Minutes Housing Cde App Bd 8 17 04
CITY CLERK
MINUTES OF
HOUSING CODE APPEALS BOARD
TUESDAY, AUGUST 17, 2004
4:30 P.M.
1805 CENTRAL AVENUE
DUBUQUE, IOWA 52001
Bob Schaub, Tom Swift, Bill Kinsella
Tom Hannan, Ben Durley and Ed Swift
MEMBERS PRESENT:
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Bob Sampson
PUBLIC PRESENT:
Kathy Lamb, Tim Moler, Tom Smith
Roger Benz, Dick Firzlaff and Bobbi Delaney
Carol Copeland, Christopher Stombaugh
and Jennifer Clemens-Conlon
STAFF PRESENT:
AFFIDAVIT OF COMPLIANCE:
Staff verified that the meeting was being held in compliance with Iowa
Open Meeting Laws.
CERTIFICATION OF MINUTES:
Ed Swift motioned to certify the minutes from July 20, 2004.
Bill Kinsella seconded. Tom Swift and Tom Hannan abstained.
Motion passed 4-0.
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CONSENT ITEMS
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. .
Sheila Ridgeway, agent for 125 W 9TH ST - extension to 09/30/04
Angela Koppes, owner of 646 W 11TH ST - extension to 08/25/04
Scott Runde, owner, of 37 W 15TH ST- extension to 11/01/04
Vince Kilburg, agent for 305 W 16TH ST - extension to 09/30/04
Carol Knapp, owner of 1982 ASBURY RD - extension to 09/15/04
Eric Schulz, agent for 124-126 BLUFF ST - extension to 09/10/04
Bonjour Estates LC,owner of 715-717 CALEDONIA-extension to 09/30/04
Steve Naderman, owner of 2411 CENTRAL AVE - extension to 08/15/04
Jonathan Routley, owner of 2422 CENTRAL AVE - extension to 09/01/04
Bob & Kathy Wagner.; owners of 2831 CENTRAL AVE-extension to 09/27/04
E Thomas Downing, owner of 1876 DELHI ST - extension to 08/15/04
Bonjour Estates LC,owner of 1935-1935 1/2 ELLIS-extension to 10/30/04
Milton Boyes, owner of 2071-2071 1/2 ELM ST - extension to 09/15/04
Dawn Ruff, owner of 518 1/2 KAUFMANN AVE - extension to 11/01/04
Vince Kilburg, agent for 1134 LOCUST ST - extension to 09/30/04
Ron & Margie White, owners of 1477 LOCUST ST - extension to 09/30/04
Brian & Teresa Timmerman, owners of 1611 MAIN ST -
extension 09/30/04 FIRE ESCAPE and 05/17/05 LEAD PAINT
ED SWIFT MOTIONED TO GRANT THE REQUESTED EXTENSIONS OF TIME EXCEPT FOR
1611 MAIN ST WHICH WILL BE DISCUSSED BY THE BOARD.
TOM SWIFT SECONDED. 'MOTION PASSED 6-0.
ED SWIFT MOTIONED TO GRANT THE EXTENSION OF TIME UNTIL 09/30/04 FOR
ALL REPAIRS FOR 1611 MAIN STREET.
TOM SWIFT SECONDED. MOTION PASSED 6-0.
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ALL DEFICIENCIES ANp 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) .
OLD BUSINESS
CASE #:
04-00480
1348 MAIN ST
DUBUQUE, IA
MOTION:
SECOND:
52001
TOM HANNAN
BILL KINSELLA
Ron Hantep, owner of 1348 Main Street, requested a variance
on the fr!:mt porch guardrail which has greater than a 611
opening.
This is a: Section B Initial inspection.
TOM HANN~ MOTIONED TO GRANT THE VARIANCE ON THE FRONT PORCH
GUARDRAIL.
BILL KINSSLLA SECONDED. MOTION PASSED 6-0.
BOARD COMMENTS (IF ANY):
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CASE #:
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04-00615
1195 CJlliTRAL A V
DUBUQUE, IA 52001
MOTION: BILL KINSELLA
SECOND, ED SWIFT
Vince Kilburg, agent for 1195-1199 Central Avenue, requested
an extension of time until September 1, 2004 for exterior
repairs.
BILL KINSELLA MOTIONED TO GRANT AN EXTENSION OF TIME UNTIL
SEPTEMBER 15, 2004 TO REPAIR THE LOOSE FASCIA BOARD AND
PAINT THE WINDOW CASINGS AND DECEMBER 15, 2004 TO COMPLETE
TUCK-POIN,rING.
ED SWIFT SECONDED. MOTION PASSED 6-0.
BOARD COMMENTS (IF ANY) :
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NEW BUSINESS
CASE #:
04-00612
935 W 5TH
DUBUQUE, IA
MOTION:
SECOND,:
52001
TOM SWIFT
ED SWIFT
David Krugler, owner of 935 W 5th Street, requested an
extension of time until October 1, 2004 to complete the
following repairs:
1. Repair all exterior peeling paint on sashes, soffits,
exterior casings, sills, etc.
2. Living room northeast window has peeling paint on
window well.
3. Dining room window wells and sashes have peeling paint
- repflir.
This is a Section B Initial inspection.
TOM SWIFT MOTIONED TO GRANT AN EXTENSION OF TIME UNTIL
OCTOBER 1, 2004 TO COMPLETE REPAIRS.
ED SWIFT SECONDED. MOTION PASSED 6-0.
BOARD COMMENTS (IF ?MY):
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CASE #:
04-00613
605 W ~ITH ST, 1-10
DUBUQUE, IA 52001
MOTION: BILL KINSELLA
SECOND: TOM HANNAN
Executive; Management, agent for 605 W 11th Street, requested
an extension of time until November 20, 2004 for the
following. items:
1. Handrails are missing on the following:
a. Exterior basement steps.
b. Front stairs.
c. Front yard steps.
d. Northeast yard steps.
2. Bedropm windows have loose and missing glazing.
3. Bedroom - both window wells have peeling paint.
4. Rear entrance door to unit kitchen - exterior has
peelihg paint.
An extension of time was requested until October 31, 2005 to
repair all concrete steps and sidewalks.
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These are Section 8 Initial and Section 8 Annual
inspections.
BILL KINSELLA MOTIONED TO GRANT THE EXTENSION OF TIME UNTIL
NOVEMBER 30, 2004 FOR SOME ITEMS AND OCTOBER 31, 2005 FOR
SIDEWALK ISSUES.
TOM HANNAN SECONDED. TOM SWIFT ABSTAINED.
MOTION PASSED 5-0.
BOARD COMMENTS (IF ANY) :
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CASE #:
04-00614
605 BLjJFF ST
DUBUQuE, IA 52001
MOTION~ TOM SWIFT
SECOND: BILL KINSELLA
Aiman Al-bady, owner of 605 Bluff Street, requested a 90-
day extension of time for concrete (sidewalks) to be done
and 60 days to get the fire escape inspected.
These are Section 8 Initial and Section 8 Annual
inspections.
TOM SWIFT, MOTIONED TO GRANT A 60-DAY EXTENSION OF TIME OR
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UNTIL OCTOBER 17, 2004 TO HAVE THE FIRE ESCAPE INSPECTED AND
REPAIRED AND A 90-DAY EXTENSION OF TIME OR UNTIL NOVEMBER
17, 2004 FOR CONCRETE REPAIRS.
BILL KINSELLA SECONDED. MOTION PASSED 6-0.
BOARD COMMENTS (IF,ANY):
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CASE #:
04-00616
2248 WASHINGTON ST
DUBUQUE, IA 52001
MOTION: TOM HANNAN
SECOND,: TOM SWIFT
Irv Valentine, owner of 2248 Washington Street, requested an
extension of time until September 1, 2004 to complete siding
and requested a variance on light and ventilation.
Bedroom #3 is 5.31 sq ft short on light and 2.65 sq ft short
on ventilation.
This is a Section 8 Initial inspection.
TOM HANNAN MOTIONED TO GRANT THE EXTENSION OF TIME UNTIL
SEPTEMBER 15, 2004 TO COMPLETE THE SIDING.
TOM SWIFT SECONDED. MOTION PASSED 6-0.
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BILL KINSELLA MOTIONED TO GRANT THE VARIANCE ON LIGHT AND
VENTILATION DUE TO PRACTICAL DIFFICULTIES AND UNNECESSARY
HARDSHIPS IN CARRYING OUT THE STRICT LETTER OF THE CODE.
TOM SWIFT SECONDED. MOTION PASSED 6-0.
BOARD COMMENTS (IF ANY) :
CASE #:
04-00617
721 GARFIELD AV
DUBUQUE, IA 52001
MOTION: TOM SWIFT
SECOND,: BEN DURLEY
Jay Winger, owner of 721-723 Garfield Avenue, requested an
extension of time until October 1, 2004 to complete
retaining; wall, parking area and sod or seeding.
This is a Section 8 Initial inspection.
TOM SWIFT MOTIONED TO GRANT THE EXTENSION OF TIME UNTIL
OCTOBER 1, 2004 TO COMPLETE RETAINING WALL, PARKING AREA AND
SOD OR SEjWING.
BEN DURLEY SECONDED. MOTION PASSED 6-0.
BOARD COMMENTS (IF ANY) :
CASE #:
04-006'18
540 HILL
DUBUQUE,
MOTION:
SECOND,:
ST
IA 52001
TOM SWIFT
BILL KINSELLA
Joe and Nicole Schmitt, owners of 540 Hill Street, requested
an extension of time until October 10, 2004 to complete the
following; exterior repairs:
1. Incomplete soffit, fascia, gutters, downspouts and
siding.
2. Front sidewalk by front porch settled, cracked.
3. Basement steps lacking handrail and not enclosed on
open sides so 4" sphere cannot pass through.
This is a Section 8 Initial inspection.
TOM SWIFT MOTIONED TO GRANT THE EXTENSION OF TIME UNTIL
OCTOBER 10, 2004 TO COMPLETE THE EXTERIOR REPAIRS.
BILL KINSELLA SECONDED. MOTION PASSED 6-0.
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BOARD COMMENTS (IF ANY) :
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CASE #:
04-00619
819 RHOMBERG AV, 1/2
DUBUQ~, IA 52001
MOTION: TOM SWIFT
SECOND: BEN DURLEY
Todd Wilkerson, owner of 819 1/2 Rhomberg Avenue, requested
an extension of time until August 15, 2004 to complete the
following repairs:
1. Rear stair has rotten band joist.
2. Rear stair is not properly attached to second floor
deck.'
3. Rear upper deck joists are deficient joist hangers.
This is a. Section 8 Initial inspection.
TOM SWIFT MOTIONED TO GRANT THE EXTENSION OF TIME UNTIL
AUGUST 15, 2004.
BEN DURLEY SECONDED. MOTION PASSED 6-0.
BOARD COMMENTS (IF ANY) :
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CASE #:
04-00620
1814 WltITE ST
DUBUQuE, IA 52001
MOTION.: TOM HANNAN
SECOND: ED SWIFT
Jason Breithaupt, owner of 1814 White Street, requested an
extension of time until September 24, 2004 to complete the
following, repairs:
1. The rear porch has the following violations:
a. The porch has peeling paint.
b. The steps are deficient a guardrail, graspable
handrails and the handrail is 31" in height
(3~"-38" is required).
c. The porch guardrail is 35" in height (42" is
required) .
2. The front porch has the following violations:
a. Repair support piers as needed to transfer porch and
porch roof loads.
3. The soffit, window casings and basement door and frame
have peeling paint.
4. The front fire escape is deficient graspable handrails.
This is ~ Section 8 Initial inspection.
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TOM HANNAN MOTIONED TO GRANT THE EXTENSION OF TIME UNTIL
SEPTEMBER 24, 2004.
ED SWIFT SECONDED. MOTION PASSED 6-0.
BOARD COMMENTS (IF ANY) :
CASE #:
04-00621
395 W 17TH ST
DUBUQUE, IA 52001
MOTION: TOM HANNAN
SECOND: BEN DURLEY
Bonjour Estates LC, owner of 395 W 17th Street, requested an
extension of time until October 31, 2004 to complete
exterior repairs.
This is a Section 8 Initial inspection.
TOM HANNAN MOTIONED TO GRANT THE EXTENSION OF TIME UNTIL
OCTOBER 31, 2004 TO COMPLETE EXTERIOR REPAIRS.
BEN DURLEY SECONDED. MOTION PASSED 6-0.
BOARD COMMENTS (IF ANY) :
COMMENTS:
ADJOURNMENT:
Tom Hannan motioned to adjourn the meeting at 5:35.
Bill Kinsella seconded. Motion passed with a unanimous voice vote.
MINUTES TAKEN BY:
B~E~
PERMIT CLERK
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED:
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