Minutes Housing Code A 11 18 03CITY CLERK
MINUTES OF
HOUSING CODE APPEALS BOARD
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2003
4:30 P.M.
1805 CEA~P~.L A\~k~
DUBUQUE, IOWA 52001
MEMBERS PRESENT:
MEMBERS ABSENT:
STAFF PRESENT:
PUBLIC PRESENT:
Bob Schaub, Ed Swift, Bill Kinsella,
Bob Sampson, Tom Swift and Ben Durley
Tom HaD_nan
Kathy Lamb, Tim Moler, Roger Benz,
Tom Smith and Bobbi Delaney
Ken Moore, Vince Ki!burg~ Harold and Iona Koppes
AFFIDAVIT OF COMPLI~/qCE:
Staff verified that the meeting was being held in compliance with Iowa
Open Meeting Laws.
CERTIFICATION OF MINUTES:
~ LL~O~n=d to certify ~ ......
B~ Kinsella - ~ ~ ~= minutes from ~b=r 21, 2003.
Ed Swift seconded. Tom Swift was not present at the October 21, 2003
meeting, abstained from voting. Bob Sampson was not present for the
certification of minutes. Motion passed 4-0.
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 WI~H SECTION 26-9. (f) (2).
CASE #:
OLD BUSINESS .........
03-00336
1195 CENTRAL AV
DUBUQUE, IA 52001
MOTION: BILL KINSELLA
SECOND: ED SWIFT
THE FINDINGS OF THE BOARD WERE:
This appeal was tabled at the October 21, 2003 Appeals Board
meeting. The Board requested the owner present them with a
plan of action on how he is going to complete repairs,
including copies of signed contracts from persons contracted
to do the repairs.
Vince Kilburg, agent for 1195 - 1199 Central Avenue,
requested an extension of time until June 15, 2004 to
complete exterior repairs. The foundation needs replacement
of missing and loose mortar. Around the entire building, all
missing and loose bricks and mortar need to be repaired.
On March 19, 2002 the Housing _Appeals Board granted the
first extension of time to March 15, 2003.
This is a Section 8 Initial inspection.
BILL KINSELLA MOTIONED TO GRANT AN EXTENSION OF TIME UNTIL
JANUARY 1, 2004 ON THE INTERIOR WORK. THE BOARD VOTED TO
DEFER ACTION ON EXTERIOR AND TUCK POINTING AS LONG AS IT IS
......~nm DETRIME~¥f~DT. OR ~JNSAFE ~ PEOPLE ~.~D PL~LIC ~[~rI~TT~..~ ~'~U~.~.~.~
OWNER HEARS FROM THE SCHOOL BOARD AS TO WHETHER OR NOT THE
BUILDING WILL BE DEMOLISHED FOR THE NEW SCHOOL.
ED SWIFT SECONDED. MOTION PASSED 6-0.
BOARD COMMENTS (IF ANY):
......... NEW BUSINESS .........
CASE
03-00372
1101 RACE ST,
DL~UQLrE, IA 52001
MOTION: BOB SAMPSON
SECOND: TOM SWIFT
THE FINDINGS OF THE BOARD WERE:
Helene Sudmeier, owner of 1101 Race Street ~A, requested an
extension of time until April 1, 2004 to complete painting
of all windows on the east side.
This is a Section 8 Annual inspection.
BOB SAMPSON MOTIONED TO GRANT THE EXTENSION OF TIME UNTIL
APRIL 1, 2004 TO COMPLETE PAINTING OF ALL WINDOWS ON THE
EAST SIDE.
TOM SWIFT SECONDED. MOTION PASSED 6-0.
BOARD COMMENTS (IF ANY):
CASE ~:
03-00374
414 LOP=AS BL
DUBUQUE, IA 52001
MOTION: TOM SWIFT
SECOND: ED SWIFT
THE FINDINGS OF THE BOARD WERE:
Roland Imes, owner of 414 416 Loras Boulevard, requested
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an extension of time until June 15, 2004 to repair the lower
common hall ceiling.
Mr. Imes just purchased the property and plans on doing
extensive exterior work outlined in the attached letter that
can't be completed,until spring.
This is a Section 8 Annual inspection.
TOM SWIFT MOTIONED TO GRANT THE EXTENSION OF TIME UNTIL JUNE
15, 2004 TO REPAIR THE LOWER COMMON HALL CEILING.
ED SWIFT SECONDED. MOTION PASSED 6-0.
BOARD COMMENTS (IF ANY):
CASE #:
03-00375
1850 ELLIS ST
DUBUQUE, IA 52001
MOTION: BILL KINSELLA
SECOND: BOB SAMPSON
THE FINDINGS OF THE BOARD WERE:
Dan Boge, owner of 1850 Ellis Street, requested an extension
of time until December 31, 2003 to complete the following
repairs:
The decks have inadequate guardrails.
The basement stairwells have inadequate guardrails.
The basement stairs have inadequate guardrails.
The steps to second floor have inadequate guardrails.
The steps to second floor have ungraspable handrails.
This is a Section 8 Initial inspection.
BILL KINSELLA MOTIONED TO GRANT THE EXTENSION OF TIME UNTIL
DECEMBER 31, 2003 TO COMPLETE THE REPAIRS.
BOB SAMPSON SECONDED. MOTION PASSED 6-0.
BOARD COMMENTS (IF ANY):
CASE #:
03-00376
1397 M3kIN ST
DUBUQUE, IA 52001
MOTION: BILL KINSELLA
SECOND: ED SWIFT
THE FINDINGS OF THE BOARD WERE:
Steve Cavanaugh, agent for 1397 Main Street, requested an
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extension of time until June 15, 2004 to scrape and paint
exterior wood surfaces with pelling paint including soffit,
fascia and front door hood.
This is a Section 8 Annual inspection~
BILL KINSELLA MOTIONED TO GRANT THE EXTENSION OF TIME UNTIL
J~NE 15, 2004 WITH THE STIPULATION THIS WILL BE THE FINAL
EXTENSION OF TIME ON THIS PROPERTY UNTIL ALL THESE
VIOLATIONS ARE CORRECTED.
ED SWIFT SECONDED. MOTION PASSED 6-0.
BOARD COMMENTS (IF ANY) :
CASE
03-00377
1889 CENTRAL AV, 1895
DUBUQUE, IA 52001
MOTION: ED SWIFT
SECOND: TOM SWIFT
DISSENTING: BOB SAMPSON
DISSENTING: BOB SCHAUB
THE FINDINGS OF THE BOARD WERE:
Harold and Iona Koppes, owners of 1889 - 1895 Central
Avenue, requested an extension of time until May 31, 2004
for repair or replacement of steps and decks.
This is a Section 8 Mod Rehab inspection.
ED SWIFT MOTIONED TO TABLE THIS APPEAL UNTIL THE NEXT
APPEALS BOA_RD MEETING WITH THE PROVISION THE STAIRS / DECKS
WILL BE VIEWED BEFORE THE MEETING.
TOM SWIFT SECONDED. MOTION PASSED 4-2.
BOARD COMMENTS (IF ANY):
CASE #:
03-00378
1913 CENTRAL AV
DUBUQUE, IA 52001
MOTION: ED SWIFT
SECOND: TOM SWIFT
DISSENTING: BOB SAMPSON
DISSENTING: BOB SCHAUB
THE FINDINGS OF THE BOARD WERE:
Harold and Iona Koppes, owners of 1913 - 1915 Central
Avenue, requested an extension of time until May 31, 2004
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for repair or replacement of steps and decks.
This is a Section 8 Mod Rehab inspection.
ED SWIFT MOTIONED TO TABLE THIS APPEAL UNTIL THE NEXT
APPareLS BO~_~D MEETING WITH THE PROVISION THE STAIRS / DECKS
WILL BE VIEWED BEFORE THE MEETING.
TOM SWIFT SECONDED. MOTION PASSED 4-2.
BOARD COMMENTS (IF A_NY) :
CASE #:
03-00379
911 G~,RFIELD AV
DUBUQUE, IA 52001
MOTION: TOM SWIFT
SECOND: ED SWIFT
THE FINDINGS OF THE BOARD WERE:
Margie Landolt, owner of 911 Garfield Avenue, requested an
extension of time until February 15, 2004 to complete the
following repairs:
1. Repair the broken and missing siding.
2. The soffit and fascia have peeling paint.
3. Relocate the basement smoke detector.
4. Install covers on open junction boxes in the basement.
5. The kitchen window is deficient a sash balance.
6. The kitchen window lock needs repair.
7. The kitchen floor tile needs repair.
8. The stairway woodwork has peeling paint.
9. The south rear bedroom west window sash needs repair.
10. The front bedroom right window is painted shut.
11. The front bedroom closet window screen needs repair.
12. The front bedroom closet ceiling needs repair.
13. The front bedroom door needs repair.
14. The laundry room walls need repair.
15. The laundry room floor has peeling paint.
16. The laundry room exterior door is not weather tight.
17. The laundry room washing machine drain is deficient a
trap.
18. The laundry room floor by the steps needs repair.
19. The laundry room electrical wiring needs to be properly
installed by a City of Dubuque licensed electrician and
proper permits must be taken out.
20. Install a handrail on the steps to the second floor.
This is a Section 8 Annual inspection.
ITEMS 3 AND 4 WERE COMPLETED BEFORE THE APPEALS BOARD
MEETING.
TOM SWIFT MOTIONED TO GRANT A WEEK TO COMPLETE ITEMS 6,
15 T_~iRU 20D ITEMS 1, 2, 5, 7, 9 THRU 14 WERE GRANTED AN
EXTENSION OF TIME UNTIL FEBRUARY 15, 2004.
ED SWIFT SECOi~ED. MOTION PASSED 6-0.
BOARD COMMENTS (IF ANY):
COMMENTS:
Bill Kinsella motioned to adjourn the meeting at 5:40.
Bob Sampson seconded. Motion passed with a unanimous voice vote.
MINUTES TAKEN BY:
BOBBI DELANEY
PERMIT CLERK
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED:
SENIOR HOUSING INSPECTOR
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