Minutes Housing Code 12 16 03 MINUTES OF
HOUSING CODE APPEALS BOARD
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2003
4:30 P.M.
1805 CENTRAL AVENIIE
DUBUQUE, IOWA 52001
MEMBERS PRESENT:
MEMBERS ABSENT:
STAFF PRESENT:
Bob Schaub, Bill Kinsella, Tom Hannah
Bob Sampson, Tom Swift and Ben Durley
Ed Swift
Kathy Lamb, Tim Moler and Tom Smith
PUBLIC PRESENT: Harold 'and Iona Koppes
AFFIDAVIT OF COMPLIANCE:
Staff verified that the meeting was being held in compliance with Iowa
Open Meeting Laws.
CERTIFICATION OF MINLITES:
Bill Kinsella motioned to certify the minutes from November 18, 2003.
Bob Sampson seconded. Motion passed 4-0.
ALL DEFICIENCIES AND MOTIONS ARE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE DUBUQUE
RESIDENTIAL HOUSING CODE UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED. EXTENSIONS OF TIME
ARE GRAIqTED 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
03-00377
1889 CENTRAL AV, 1895
DUBUQUE, IA 52001
MOTION: BILL KINSELLA
SECOND: TOM SWIFT
THE FINDINGS OF THE BOARD WERE:
This appeal was tabled at the November 18, 2003 Appeals
Board meeting so the Board members could view the stairs and
decks.
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.
BILL KINSELLA MOTIONED TO GRANT THE EXTENSION OF TIME UNTIL
MAY 31, 2004 FOR REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF STEPS AND DECKS.
TOM SWIFT SECONDED. MOTION PASSED 6-0.
THE BOARD ACTED WITH CONCURRENCE OF THE CITY STAFF ON
STAIRWAY / HANDRAIL EXTENSION.
~OARD COMMENTS (IF A~-f):
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03-00378
1913 CENTR3~L AV
DUBUQUE, IA 52001
MOTION: BILL KINSELLA
SECOND: TOM SWIFT
THE FINDINGS OF THE BOARD WERE:
This appeal was tabled at the November 18, 2003 Appeals
Board meeting so the Board members could view the stairs and
decks.
Harold and Iona Koppes, owners of 1913 1915 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.
BILL KINSELLA MOTIONED TO GRANT THE EXTENSION OF TIME UNTIL
M_AY 31, 2004 FOR REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF STEPS AND DECKS.
TOM SWIFT SECONDED. MOTION PASSED 6-0.
THE BOARD ACTED WITH CONCURRENCE OF THE CITY STAFF ON
STAIRWAY / HANDRAIL EXTENSIONS.
BOARD COMMENTS (IF ANY):
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CASE
03-00417
2311 WINDSOR AV, 1/2
DUBUQUE, IA 52001
MOTION: BILL KINSELLA
SECOND: TOM SWIFT
THE FINDINGS OF THE BOARD WERE:
Marcia Lawson, owner of 2311 1/2 Windsor Avenue, requested
an extension of time until June 15, 2004 to make the
following repairs to the deck:
1. There is some deteriorated wood on the stringers and
stair treads.
2. The right metal support bracket is deteriorated.
3. The north post is buried in the ground.
4. The handrails are not graspable and must be 34" to 38"
high.
5. The guardrails have greater than 6" spacing on the deck
and steps.
6. Some stair treads are loose.
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7. Additional support on the ledger board is required.
8. This structure appears to need significant repairs and
must be done under permit by the Building Safety
Department.
This is a Section 8 Annual inspection.
BILL KINSELLA MOTIONED TO GIVE THE OWNER 1 WEEK (7 DAYS) TO
CLOSE UP GUARDRAiLS AiqD GRAi~ED THE EXTENSION OF TiME DRqTiL
JUNE 15, 2004 FOR THE OTHER REPAIRS.
TOM SWIFT SECONDED. MOTION PASSED 6-0.
THE BOARD ACTED WITH CONCURRENCE OF THE CITY STAFF FOR
STAIRWAY / HANDRAIL EXTENSIONS.
BOARD COMMENTS (IF ANY):
CASE
03-00418
1897 CLARKE DR, ~4
DUBUQUE, IA 52001
MOTION: TOM HANNAN
SECOND: BOB SAMPSON
THE FINDINGS OF THE BOARD WERE:
Executive Management, agent for 1897 Clarke Drive, requested
an extension of time until June 30, 2004 to complete the
following exterior repairs:
1. West rear concrete steps have an inadequate guardrail
and the door hood is collapsing.
2. Repair the concrete in front of the west concrete steps.
3. The east rear steps have rotted tread members and the
handrail is an inadequate guardrail.
This is a Section 8 Complaint inspection.
TOM HANNAN MOTIONED TO GRANT THE EXTENSION OF TIME UNTIL
JUNE 30, 2004 TO MAKE THE REPAIRS. BOB SAMPSON SECONDED.
TOM SWIFT ABSTAINED FROM VOTING. MOTION PASSED 5-0.
THE BOARD ACTED WITH CONCURRENCE OF THE CITY STAFF FOR
STAIRWAY / HAi~DRAIL EXTENSIONS.
BOARD COMMENTS (IF ANY):
CASE
03-00419
1814 WHITE ST
DUBUQUE, IA 52001
MOTION: TOM SWIFT
SECOND: TOM HANNAN
THE FINDINGS OF THE BOARD WERE:
Jason Breithaupt, owner of 1814 White Street, requested an
extension of time until April 1, 2004 to complete the
following deck / porch repairs:
1. The rear porch has the following violations:
a. The porch columns have some deterioration at the
bottom.
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handrails and the handrail is 31" in height (34"-'38"
is required).
c. The porch guardrail is 35TM in height (42 is
re,quired.
2. The front porch has the following violations:
a. The front porch has some deteriorated flooring.
b. The front porch basement steps need support under
the treads and joist hangers or fasteners where
stair stringers are attached to the deck.
c. The front steps have deteriorated stringers and
treads.
d. Repair support piers as needed to transfer porch and
porch roof loads.
e. All handrails must be graspable and be installed at
a height of 34"-38".
f. Guardrails must be 42" in height and have no greater
than a 6" opening.
3. The front fire escape is deficient graspable handrails.
This is a Section 8 Initial inspection.
TOM SWIFT MOTIONED TO GRANT THE EXTENSION OF TIME I/NTIL
APRIL 1, 2004 TO COMPLETE THE REPAIRS.
TOM HANNAN SECONDED. MOTION PASSED 6-0.
THE BOARD ACTED WITH CONCURRENCE OF THE CITY STAFF FOR
STAIRWAY / HANDRAIL EXTENSIONS.
BOARD COMMENTS (IF ANY):
CASE #:
03-00420
1103 THOMAS PL
DUBUQUE, IA 52001
MOTION: TOM SWIFT
SECOND: BOB SAMPSON
THE FINDINGS OF THE BOARD WERE:
Jacob Hoesley, owner of 1103 Thomas Place, requested an
extension of time until October 31, 2004 to tighten J
channel around windows, finish painting windows and upper
soffit, remove the lower steps and put in a retaining wall.
This is a Section 8 Initial inspection.
TOM SWIFT MOTIONED TO GRANT THE EXTENSION OF TIME UNTIL JUNE
15, 2004, NOT OCTOBER 31, 2004 AS REQUESTED.
BOB SAMPSON SECONDED. MOTION PASSED 6-0.
BOARD COMMENTS (IF ANY):
CASE
03-00421
AL,,~ ST, ~/~
473 ~ ~ /~
DUBUQUE, IA 52001
MOTION: BEN DURLEY
SECOND: TOM~-NAN
THE FINDINGS OF THE BOA_RD WERE:
Michael Welbes, owner of 473 1/2 Almond Street, requested an
extension of time until March 31, 2004 to find and install
new sash balances. The windows are currently fastened shut
and a third window in the room is providing ventilation.
This is a Section 8 Initial inspection.
BED DURLEY MOTIOB~D TO GPJtNT THE EXTENSION OF TIME UNTIL
MARCH 31, 2004 TO COMPLETE THE REPAIRS.
TOM HA_NNAN SECONDED. MOTION PASSED 6-0.
BOARD COMMENTS (IF ANY) :
CASE #:
03-00422
2134 CENTRAL AV
DUBUQUE, IA 52001
MOTION: BILL KINSELLA
SECOND: TOM HANNAN
THE FINDINGS OF THE BOARD WERE:
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6.
This is a Section 8 Annual
David LeGrand, owner of 2134-2146 Central Avenue / 2135-2145
White Street, requested an extension of time until December
23, 2003 to make the following repairs:
1. The rear porch exterior steps have a broken tread and
loose treads. The handrail has a broken ballister and
is not graspable. Handrails must be mounted at 34"-38"
in height. Guardrails must be a minimum 42" in height.
The center fire escape on rear of building (open air
area between two buildings) is structurally unsound.
Repair the bathroom heater cover.
The living room right window is deficient a screen,
sash balance and has peeling paint.
The living room left window is deficient a screen and
sash balance.
The left rear cook stove burner does not ignite by
pilot.
inspection.
BILL KINSELLA MOTIONED TO GRANT THE EXTENSION OF TIME UNTIL
DECEMBER 23, 2003 TO COMPLETE THE REPAIRS.
TOM HANNAN SECONDED. MOTION PASSED 6-0.
BOARD COMMENTS (IF ANY):
CASE
03-00433
1078 OLIVE ST
DUBUQUE, IA 52001
MOTION: TOM H3kNNA_N
SECOND: BOB SAMPSON
THE FINDINGS OF THE BOARD WERE:
Jean Hartel, owner of 1078 - 1080 Olive Street, requested
and extension of time until June 10, 2004 to complete
painting exterior doors and windows.
This is a Section 8 Annual inspection.
TOM HANNAN MOTIONED TO GRANT THE EXTENSION OF TIME UNTIL
JUNE 10, 2004 TO COMPLETE PAINTING EXTERIOR DOORS B_ND
WINDOWS.
BOB SAMPSON SECONDED. MOTION PASSED 6-0.
BOAPdD COMMENTS (IF ANY):
COMMENTS:
ADJOI/RNMENT:
Bob Sampson motioned to adjourn the meeting at 5:00.
Tom Swift seconded. Motion passed with a unanimous voice vote.
MINUTES TAKEN BY:
BOBBI DELANEY
PERMIT CLERK
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED:
SENIOR HOUSING INSPECTOR
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