Minutes_Housing Code Appeals Board 7 21 09MINUTES OF HOUSING CODE APPEALS BOARD
DATE: 21 July 2009
TIME: x:30 p.m.
PLACE: Housing and Community Development Department
Chairperson Robert Schaub called the meeting to order at 4:30 p.m. following staff assurance of
compliance with Iowa Open Meeting Law.
Board Members Present:
Staff Present:
Bill Kinsella
David Young
Robert Boge
Paul Newman
Fred Miller
Robert Schaub
Public Present:
Janet Walker
Sondra Knabel Stock Cliff Stock
Mark Wulf Atty. Chris Soppe
Tami Ernster
Tom Swift
Dave Stuart
Review and Certification of Minutes of 16 June 2009 Housing Code Appeals Board,
Meetinq
Bill Kinsella motioned to approve the minutes. Paul Newman seconded. Motion passed 5-0.
CorrespondencelPubiic Input
An a-mail was received from Jim Matheos announcing his resignation from the Board due to a
move to Ohio.
ConsentAaenda
The consent agenda items are considered to be routine and non-controversial and all consent
items will be normally voted upon in a single motion without any separate discussion on a
particular item.
The following property owners have requested an extension of time to complete repairs. The
Housing and Community Development staff concurs with the extension of time requested and
respectfully requests Housing Appeals Board approval.
Tom Cunningham -- owner of 1675 Locust Street -extension to 7130!09
t3onjour Estates - owner of 537 W 17`" Street -extension to 8!9/09
Robert & Corinna Vohl - owner of 5A~1 Loras Boulevard -extension to 8115109
Phil Ginter - owner of 1989 Asbury Road -extension to 911109
Judge Properties - owner of 21 ~41 White Street -extension to 9115/09
Judge Properties -- owner of 6311/z University Avenue -extension to 9115109
Julie Lott -owner of 567 Arlington Street -extension to 9115109
Chris and LincEa Stombaugh - owner of 1535 Bluff Street -extension to 9115109
Executive Management -- owner of 2217 Queen Street -extension to 9115109
ALL DEFICIENCIES AND MOTIONS ARE 1N ACCORDANCE WITH THE DUBUQUE
HOUSING CODE UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED, EXTENSIONS OF TIME ARE GRANTED
IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 26-9.(f)(1) AND VARIANCES ARE GRANTED IN
ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 26-9.(f)(2).
Bill Kinsella motioned #o approve the consent agenda. Paul Newman seconded. Motion
passed 5-0.
New Business
CASE #1
Sondra M Knabel Stock, owner of 2045 W 3`d Street, is requesting a variance on the ceiling
height far the second floor bedroom. The bedroom is 180 square feet with a ceiling height of
6'7". It appears that this room is original to the construction of the building and there is
adequate light and ventilation.
This is a GH Inspection.
Bill Kinsella moved that due to unnecessary hardship and there being na immediate danger to
occupants that the variance be approved. Dave Young seconded. Motion passed 5-0.
CASE #2
Dave Stuart, owner of 1470 Locust Street is requesting the order of the Hauling Officer be
reversed as owner feels this property is not subject to Chapter 26 of the Housing Code, the
owner received insufficient notice per Section 26-4, the buildings are currently in compliance
with Section 26-10(g), the buildings comply with Section 26-9{f)(2)e and Section 26-3, and the
order specifies inappropriate treatment per Section 26-10.
This is a GH Inspection.
Mr. Bage reported to the Board that he received notice from Crenna Bramwell that the City's
letters needed to be modified to include additional information on appeal rights. He stated that
Mr. 5tuart's appeals would need to be approved at this time. Bill Kinsella moved to approve the
appeal. Paul Newman seconded. Motion passed 5-0.
CASE #3
Dave Stuart, owner of 1589 and 1591 Bluff Street is requesting the order of the Housing Officer
be reversed as owner feels this property is not subject to Chapter 26 of the Housing Cade, the
owner received insufficient notice per Section 26-4, the buildings are currently in compliance
with Section 26-10{g), the buildings comply with Section 26-9(f)(2}e and Section 26-3, and the
order specifies inappropriate treatment per Section 26-10.
This is a GH Inspection,
BIII Kinsella moved to approve the appeal. Dave Young seconded. Motion passed 5-0.
Old Business
CASE #1
Dave Stuart, owner of 1509 and 1511 Bluff Street is requesting the order of the Housing Officer
be reversed as owner feels this property is not subject to Chapter 26 of the Housing Code, the
awner received insufficient notice per Section 26-4, the buildings are currently In compliance
with Section 26-10(g), the buildings comply with Section 26-9(f)(2)e and Section 26-3, and the
order specifies inappropriate treatment per Section 26-10.
This is a GH Inspection.
Dave Young moved to approve the appeal. Paul Newman seconded. Motion passed 5-0.
CASE#2
Dave Young moved that the appeal for 1472 Locust Street be taken off the table for the next
meeting. Paul Newman seconded. Motion passed 5-0.
Information Sharing
There was no information to share.
ADJOURNMENT
David Young motioned to adjourn. Paul Newman seconded. Motion passed 5-0. The meeting
was adjourned at 5:20 p.m.
Minutes prepared_by:
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Tami Ernster
Permit Cleric
Respectfully submitted:
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obert Boge ' ` U
Housing Inspection Supervisor