Minutes Housing Cd Ap 12 17 02 MINUTES OF
HOUSING CODE APPEALS BOARD
CITY CLERK
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2002
4:30 P.M.
1805 CENTRAL A'v~mi~u~E
MEMBERS PRESENT:
MEMBERS ABSENT:
STAFF PRESENT:
PUBLIC PRESENT:
Bob Schaub, Ed Swift, Bob Sampson,
Tom Swift, Bill Kinsella and Tom Harman
Dave Althaus
Kathy Lamb, Tim Moler, Tom Smith,
Wade Heineman and Bobbi Delaney
Rob Smith
AFFIDAVIT OF COMPLIANCE:
Staff verified that the meeting was being held in compliance with Iowa
Open Meeting Laws.
CERTIFICATION OF MINUTES:
Bob Sampson motioned to certify the minutes, with changes, from
November 19, 2002 meeting. Tom Harm/an seconded. Tom Swift abstained.
Motion passed 5-0.
ALL DEFICIENCIES AND MOTIONS ARE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE DUBUQUE
RESIDENTIAL 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).
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CASE
02-00675
660 LORIMER ST
DUBUQUE, IA 52001
MOTION: ED SWIFT
SECO~D: TOM HANNA/~
THE FINDINGS OF THE BOARD WERE:
Jeff Davis, owner of 660 Lorimer Street, requested an
extension of time until July 1, 2003 due to inclement
weather for painting of exterior window trim. All window
trim paint is deteriorated.
This is a Section 8 Initial inspection:
This appeal was tabled at the November 19, 2002 Appeals
Board meeting pending the outcome of dust wipe testing.
wipe testing was done and the dust wipe testing passed.
Dust
ED SWIFT MOTIONED TO GRANT THE EXTENSION OF TIME UNTIL JULY
1, 2003 TO COMPLETE THE EXTERIOR REPAIRS.
TOM HANNAN SECONDED. MOTION PASSED 6-0.
BOARD COMMENTS (IF ANY):
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CASE #:
02-00713
1953 PIERCE ST
DUBUQUE, IA 52001
MOTION: ED SWIFT
SECOND: BILL KINSELLA
THE FiNdINGS OF THE BOARD WERE:
Rob Smith, owner of 1953 Pierce Street, requested a variance
for light~u--= ventilation as required by
Basement bedroom is original construction:
Bedroom floor: 10'8" x 13'10" 147.56 sq. ft.
Required light: 147.56 x .08 = 11.80 sq. ft.
Required ventilation: 147.56 x .04 = 5.90 sq.
ft.
Actual window: 42.5 x 17" divide by 144 = 5.01 sq. ft.
Entire window opens, light and ventilation the same, 5.01
sq. ft.
Light short: 11.80 minus 5.01 = 6.79 sq. ft.
Ventilation short: 5.90 minus 5.01 = 0.81 sq. ft.
This unit is a basement unit of a six-plex. The unit has two
exit doors, one exit door directly to outside air, no steps,
and one interior exit.
This is a Section 8 Initial inspection.
ED SWIFT MOTIONED TO GRANT THE VARIANCE FOR LIGHT AND
VENTILATION AS REQUESTED.
BILL KINSELLA SECONDED. MOTION PASSED 6-0.
BOARD COMMENTS (IF ANY):
CASE ~:
02-00714
717 CALEDONIA PL
DUBUQUE, IA 52001
MOTION: ED SWIFT
SECOND: TOM HAAINAN
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THE FINDINGS OF THE BOARD WERE:
Bonjour Estates LC, owner of 717 Caledonia Place, requested
an extension of time until December 27, 2002 to complete
violations, which come under the Lead Hazard Reduction
window, kitchen window and center bedroom window have
peeling paint.
This is a Section 8 Annual inspection.
Timothy Moler, Housing Inspector, reported the work is done
and there are no current violations.
ED SWIFT MOTIONED TO DISMISS THE APPEAL BECAUSE THE WORK WAS
DONE AND NO ACTION IS NEEDED.
TOM HANNAN SECONDED. MOTION PASSED 6-0.
BOAP~D COMMENTS (IF AiqY):
CASE #:
02-00715
2435 QUEEN ST
DUBUQUE, IA 52001
MOTION: TOM SWIFT
SECOND: ED SWIFT
THE FINDINGS OF THE BOARD WERE:
Ronnie McDonald, agent for 2435 Queen Street, requested an
extension of time until December 22, 2002 to complete
exterior repairs. Exterior wood surfaces with peeling paint
must be scraped and painted. Some exterior siding is
incomplete.
This is a Section 8 Annual inspection.
TOM SWIFT MOTIONED TO GRANT THE EXTENSION OF TIME UNTIL
DECEMBER 22, 2002 TO COMPLETE EXTERIOR REPAIRS.
ED SWIFT SECONDED. MOTION PASSED 6-0.
BOARD COMMENTS (IF AiqY):
CASE
02-00716
632 WILSON ST
DUBUQUE, IA 52001
MOTION: BOB SAMPSON
SECOND: BILL KINSELLA
THE FINDINGS OF THE BOARD WERE:
Jim Matheos, owner of 632-638 Wilson Street, requested an
extension of time until January 30, 2003 to complete
repairs. The rear bedroom North right window has a broken
window pane (replace) and is deficient an upper sash
b~=. Replace the ..... h water heater ~el~ valve.
This is a Section 8 Annual inspection.
BOB SAMPSON MOTIONED TO GRA/qT THE EXTENSION OF TIME UNTIL
JAAYGARY 30, 2003 TO COMPLETE REPAIRS.
BILL KINSELLA SECONDED. MOTION PASSED 6-0.
BOARD COMMENTS (IF ANY):
COMMENTS:
It has been brought to the attention of Kathy La~, Senior ...... ~-~
Inspector, an Extension of Time request (02-00623), acted on by the
Board on October 15, 2002, the Board failed to specifically act on the
basement exterior stairs to the cellar exit from the basement. The
members of the Board agreed to re-open this appeal at the next
meeting.
AD JOURN/~ENT:
Bill Kinsella motioned to adjourn the meeting at 4:55.
Bob Sampson seconded. Motion passed with a unanimous voice vote.
MI~UJTES TAKEN BY:
BOBEI DELANEY
PERMIT CLERK
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED:
KATHALEEN LAMB
SENIOR HOUSING INSPECTOR
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