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MINUTES OF HOUSING CODE APPEALS BOARD
DATE: 20 March 2007
TIME: 4:30 p.m.
PLACE: Housing and Community Development Department
Chairperson Bob Schaub called the meeting to order at 4:30 p.m. following staff assurance of
compliance with Iowa Open Meeting Law.
Board Members Present: Tom Swift Bill Kinsella David Young
Sandra Moore Robert Schaub
Board Members Absent: Jim Matheos
Staff Present: Kathy Lamb Crenna Brumwell Tom Smith
Roger Benz
Review and Certification of Minutes of 21 November 2006 Housing Code Appeals Board
Meetin
Bill Kinsella motioned to certify the minutes. Tom Swift seconded. Sandra Moore abstained.
Motion passed.
Sandra had a question regarding an agenda item that was tabled at the November 21St meeting
regarding Roger Richard - 1513 Washington Street. Has this been taken care of or did it need
to be addressed. Kathy responded that this was still an open inspection, however, Mr.
Richard's unit is no longer a Section 8 unit, so the time schedule issue has changed.
Correspondence/Public Input
Budget Preparation-Conflicts of Interest
It appears that this does not apply to this board. It reminds boards and commissions that if they
have a conflict of interest, they need to remove themselves from the discussion and vote on
cases that would present a conflict of interest. Crenna Brumwell was introduced as the City's
Assistant Attorney.
Metal Fire Escape Inspection Procedures
A memorandum was received and reviewed requiring engineering analysis of deteriorated metal
fire escapes. There was a question regarding the issue of rust. It was noted that if there is rust,
a structural inspection would be initially required and then reviewed every five years. A
suggestion was made to substitute the word "deterioration" for the word "rust". It was also
suggested to include information on handrails and guardrails with information mailed to owners.
Consent Agenda
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 extensions were approved:
Executive Management, agent for 1373 Iowa -extension to 5/1/07.
Lori Nelson, agent for 3520 Pennsylvania -extension to 5/15/07.
Margie White, agent for 1503-1503%2 Prescott -extension to 6/1/07.
Sandra Moore motioned to approve the consent agenda. Tom Swift seconded. 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).
New Business
CASE #1
Judge Properties, agent for 1003-1005 Bluff Street, is requesting an extension of time until June
15, 2007, to complete exterior repairs: soffit, fascia, stucco, peeling paint, rotted wood, repair
stairs and add guardrail.
This is a S8 Initial inspection.
IT WAS SUGGESTED TO TABLE. THIS ITEM UNTIL THE NEXT MEETING AND A CURRENT
INSPECTION OF THE PROPERTY CAN BE PERFORMED. BILL KINSELLA MOTIONED
THIS ITEM BE TABLED. DAVID YOUNG SECONDED. MOTION PASSED 5-0.
CASE #2
Ted Stackis, owner of 324 Kaufmann Avenue requested an extension of time until July 1, 2007
to complete exterior repairs.
This is a S8 Initial inspection.
BILL KINSELLA MOTIONED TO GRANT THE EXTENSION OF TIME UNTIL JULY 1, 2007,
TO COMPLETE EXTERIOR REPAIRS. SANDRA MOORE SECONDED. MOTION PASSED
5-0.
CASE #3
Bruce and Julie Berstler, owners of 750 Kirkwood, requested a variance on the room size and
ceiling height. The second floor left bedroom is deficient required light and ventilation. The light
needed is 19.52 square feet. The light provided is only 11.10 square feet, making the light short
by 8.42 square feet. Ventilation required is 9.76 square feet. The ventilation provided is only
7.20, making the ventilation short by 2.56 square feet. This room is also only 6'11" in height.
This is a 1" variance in the required 7' ceiling height and the requirement has been granted.
The back bedroom is only 6' in one dimension and thus does not meet the minimum
requirement of 7' in length and width.
This is a General Housing inspection.
SANDRA MOORE MOTIONED TO APPROVE THE VARIANCE DUE TO PRACTICAL
DIFFICULTIES OR UNNECESSARY HARDSHIPS IN CARRYING OUT THE STRICT LETTER
OF THE ORDER. DAVID YOUNG SECONDED. MOTION PASSED 5-0.
CASE #4
J Thomas Zaber, owner of 1005 Locust Street Apt. L2, requested a variance on window sill
height, light and ventilation. The light needed is 19.52 square feet. The light provided is only
18.45, making the light short by 1.07 square feet. Ventilation required is 9.76 square feet. The
ventilation provided is only 9.37, making the ventilation short by 0.39 square feet. Window sill
height is not a violation as there are several direct exits to the outside from the apartment.
This is a S8 Initial inspection.
TOM SWIFT MOTIONED TO APPROVE THE VARIANCE DUE TO PRACTICAL
DIFFICULTIES OR UNNECESSARY HARDSHIPS IN CARRYING OUT THE STRICT LETTER
OF THE ORDER.
BILL KINSELLA SECONDED. MOTION PASSED 5-0.
CASE #5
Vance Delire, owner of 1921 Madison Street requested the Order of the Housing Officer be
reversed.
This is a General Housing inspection.
TOM SWIFT MOTIONED TO DENY THE REQUESTED FOR REVERSAL OF THE ORDER.
SANDRA MOORE SECONDED. MOTION PASSED 5-0.
INFORMATION SHARING
Dave Stuart, agent for 1511 Bluff Street requested the Order of the Housing Officer be reversed.
This is a General Housing inspection.
Dave Stuart, agent for 1589 Bluff Street requested the Order of the Housing Officer be reversed.
This is a General Housing Inspection.
BILL .KINSELLA MOTIONED TO RECEIVE AND FILE MR. STUART'S LETTERS. TOM
SWIFT SECONDED. MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 5:30 p.m.
Minutes submitted by:
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Tami Ernster
Lead Paint Assistant
Respectfully submitted:
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Ka aleen Lamb
Senior Housing Inspector