Minutes Housing Code Appealds 8 17 04 revised
MINUTES OF
HOUSING CODE APPEALS BOARD
"REVISED"
TUESDAY, AUGUST 17, 2004
4:30 P.M.
1805 CENTRAL AVENUE
DUBUQUE, IOWA 52001
Bob Schaub, Torn Swift, Bill Kinsella
Torn Hannan, Ben Durley and Ed Swift
MEMBERS PRESENT:
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Bob Sampson
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STAFF PRESENT:
Kathy Lamb, Tim Moler, Torn Smith
Roger Benz, Dick Firzlaff and Bobbi Delaney
PUBLIC PRESENT:
-Carol Copeland, Christopher Stombaugh
and Jennifer Clemens-Conlon
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. Torn Swift and Torn 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 T9 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 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) .
OLD BUSINESS
CASE #:
04-00480
1348 MAIN ST
DUBUQuE: , IA
MOTION:
SECOND:
52001
TOM HANNAN
BILL KINSELLA
Ron Hante~, owner of 1348 Main Street, requested a variance
on the front porch guardrail which has greater than a 6"
opening.
This is a;Section 8 Initial inspection.
TOM HANNAN MOTIONED TO GRANT THE VARIANCE ON THE FRONT PORCH
GUARDRAIL:.
BILL KINS?LLA SECONDED. MOTION PASSED 6-0.
BOARD COMMENTS (IF ANy) :
CASE #:
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04-00615
1195 CENTRAL AV
DUBUQUE, IA 52001
MOTION: BILL KINSELLA
SECOND ': ED SWI FT
Vince Kilpurg, 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 THE1WINDOW CASINGS AND DECEMBER 15, 2004 TO COMPLETE
TUCK-POINTING.
ED SWIFT SECONDED. MOTION PASSED 6-0.
BOARD COMMENTS (IF ANY) :
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NEW BUSINESS
CASE #:
04-00612
935 W ?TH
DUBUQUE, IA
MOTION.:
SECOND!
52001
TOM SWIFT
ED SWIFT
David Krugler, owner of 935 W 5th Street, requested an
extensionfof time until October 1, 2004 to complete the
following,repairs:
1. Repair all exterior peeling paint on sashes, soffits,
exter~or casings, sills, etc.
2. Living room northeast window has peeling paint on
windoo/ well.
3. Dining room window wells and sashes have peeling paint
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This is a,Section 8 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 l;\NY) :
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CASE #:
04-00613
605 W 11TH 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. FrQnt yard steps.
d. No~theastyard steps.
2. Bedro9m windows have loose and missing glazing.
3. Bedroom - both window wells have peeling paint.
4. Rear entrance door to unit kitchen - exterior has
peeling 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 ~O, 2004 FOR SOME ITEMS AND OCTOBER 31, 2005 FOR
SIDEWALK iSSUES AND SIDE STEPS.
TOM HANNAN SECONDED. TOM SWIFT ABSTAINED.
MOTION PA$SED 5-0.
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BOARD COMMENTS (IF ANY) :
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CASE #:
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04-00614
605 BLPFF ST
DUBUQuE, IA
MOTION.:
SECOND:;
52001
TOM SWIFT
BILL KINSELLA
Aiman AI-Qady, owner of 605 Bluff Street, requested a 90-
day exten$ion 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
inspectio~s.
TOM SWIFT;MOTIONED TO GRANT A 60-DAY EXTENSION OF TIME OR
UNTIL OCTOBER 17, 2004 TO HAVE THE FIRE ESCAPE INSPECTED AND
REPAIRED ~ A 90-DAY EXTENSION OF TIME OR UNTIL NOVEMBER
17, 2004 FOR CONCRETE REPAIRS.
BILL KINSELLA SECONDED. MOTION PASSED 6-0.
BOARD COMMENTS (IF fNY) :
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CASE #:
04-00616
2248 W~SHINGTON ST
DUBUQUE, IA 52001
MOTION: TOM HANNAN
SECOND~ TOM SWIFT
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Irv Valentine, owner of 2248 Washington Street, requested an
extension-of time until September 1, 2004 to complete siding
and reque~ted a variance on light and ventilation.
Bedroom #3 is 5.31 sq ft short on light and 2.65 sq ft short
on ventilc;ition.
This is a;Section 8 Initial inspection.
TOM HANN~~ 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) :
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CASE #:
04-00617
721 G~FIELD AV
DUBUQUE, IA 52001
MOTION: TOM SWIFT
SECOND; BEN DURLEY
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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 SWIFT1MOTIONED TO GRANT THE EXTENSION OF TIME UNTIL
OCTOBER 1; 2004 TO COMPLETE RETAINING WALL, PARKING AREA AND
SOD OR SE~DING.
BEN DURLEY SECONDED. MOTION PASSED 6-0.
BOARD COMMENTS (IF ANY) :
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CASE #:
04-00618
540 HILL
DUBUQUE,
MOTION:
. SECOND:
ST
IA 52001
TOM SWIFT
BILL KINSELLA
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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. Basem~nt steps lacking handrail and not enclosed on
open ~ides 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
DUBUQUE, 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
followingcrepairs:
1. Rear stair has rotten band joist.
2. Rear stair is not properly attached to second floor
deck.
3. Rear vpper 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~):
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CASE #:
04-00620
1814 WHITE 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
ha~drails and the handrail is 31" in height
(34"-38" is required).
c. Th~ 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 a~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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SENIOR HOUSING INSPECTOR
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