Minutes Housing Code B 11 20 01 MINUTES OF
HOUSING CODE APPEALS
BO.~q.D
CITY CLERK
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2001
4:30 P.M.
1805 CENTRAL AVENLrE
DUBUQUE, IOWA 52001
MEMBERS PRESENT:
MEMBERS ABSENT:
STAFF PRESENT:
PUBLIC PRESENT:
Bob Schaub, Tom Harman, Ed Swift,
Bob Sampson and Bill Kinsella
Dave Althaus
Kathy Lamb, Tim Moler, Tom Smith
and Bobbi Delaney
Ron Hixon and Todd Wilkerson
Tom Swift,
AFFIDAVIT OF COMPLIANCE:
Staff verified that the meeting was being held in compliance with Iowa
Open Meeting Laws.
RESIDENTIAL HOUSING CODE UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED.
ARE GRANTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 26-9. (f)(1)
GRANTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 26-9.(f) (2).
CERTIFICATION OF MINU'£SS:
Ed Swift motioned to certify the minutes from October 16 2001 meeting.
Tom Harman seconded. Motion passed 6-0.
ALL DEFICIENCIES AND MOTIONS ARE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE DUBUQUE
EXTENSIONS OF TIME
A/CD VARIANCES ARE
NEW BUSINESS .........
01-00493
1643 CENTRAL AV, #3
DUBUQUE, IA 52001
MOTION: BILL KINSELLA
SECOND: TOM SWIFT
CASE #:
THE FINDINGS OF THE BOARD WERE:
Gene Potts, owner of 1643 1/2 Central Avenue, Apt. #3,
requested a variance on the natural light and ventilation on
the center room in the apartment as required by
26-10. (f) (3)a. The room is in the center of the unit with a
bathroom on the North side and an apartment on the South
side. This room is 11' x 13' in dimension. The room has a 9'
10" ceiling height with a skylight above the center of the
room. Cross ventilation is provided from the kitchen and
living room windows.
This room has nQ natural ventilation directly from the room
to the outside and lacks 6.6 sq ft of the required tl.44 sq
ft of natural light:
Natural light required: 11.44 sq ft
Natural light provided: 6.6 sq ft
Natural ventilation required: 5.72 sq ft
Natural ventilation provided: .00 sq ft
This is an initial assisted housing inspection.
BILL KINSELLA MOTIONED TO GP-AiqT THE VARIANCE FOR THE CENTER
ROOM THAT LACKS THE REQUIRED LIGHT AND VENTILATION DUE TO
PRACTICAL DIFFICULTIES AND UNNECESSARY HARDSHIPS IN CARRYING
OUT THE STRICT LETTER OF THE CODE.
TOM SWIFT SECOAIDED. MOTION PASSED 6-0.
BOARD COMMENTS (IF AIRY):
CASE #:
01-00494
819 RHOMBERG AV, 1/2
DUBUQUE, IA 52001
MOTION: ED SWIFT
SECO~UD: TOM SWIFT
THE FINDINGS OF THE BOARD WERE:
Todd Wilkerson, owner of 819 Rhomberg Avenue, requested an
additional extension of time until June 15, 2002 so as to
complete the exterior painting on the building. A previous
extension of time was granted until November 3, 2001 but the
owner was unable to get the painting done due to the fact
that he is doing the work himself and he runs out of
daylight by the time he gets home from work.
This is an initial assisted housing unit and the owner is
required to file an appeal for an extension of time so as to
continue reveiving on time rental payments.
ED SWIFT MOTIONED TO GRANT THE EXTENSION OF TIME LrNTIL JUNE
15, 2002 TO FINISH EXTERIOR PAINTING. TOM SWIFT SECONDED.
MOTIONED PASSED 6-0.
BOARD COMMENTS (IF ANY):
CASE #:
01-00495
2518 BROADWAY, ~1
DUBUQUE, IA 52001
MOTION: BILL KINSELLA
SECOND: BOB SAMPSON
THE FINDINGS OF THE BOARD WERE:
Ronald Hixon, owner of 2518 Broadway, requested an extension
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of time until June 15, 2002 to complete painting on the
exterior of the living room window, garage, summer kitchen
and the Southeast porch floor. Also, the owner is requesting
an extension of time until June 15, 2002 to replace the
missing windowpanes in the summer kitchen window, garage
window and the West entry foyer window.
This is an initial assisted housing unit and the owner is
required to fils an appeal for an extension of time so as to
continue receiving on time rental payments.
BILL KINSELLA MOTIONED TO GRANT THE EXTENSION OF TIME UNTIL
JUNE 15, 2002 TO COMPLETE THE EXTERIOR REPAIRS. BOB SAMPSON
SECONDED. MOTION PASSED 6-0.
BOARD COMMENTS (IF ANY) :
CASE #:
01-00496
2311 WINDSOR AV
DUBUQUE, IA 52001
MOTION: TOM SWIFT
SECOND: TOM HANNAN
THE FINDINGS OF THE BOARD WERE:
The owner, Holly Hill LLC, requested an extension of time
until June 15, 2002 to complete exterior work. The porch and
stairs have peeling paint. After the scraping and painting
is finished, dust wipes will need to be done.
TOM SWIFT MOTIONED TO GRANT THE EXTENSION OF TIME UNTIL
DECEMBER 1, 2001 TO COMPLETE THE EXTERIOR WORK. TOM HANNAN
SECONDED. MOTION PASSED 6-0.
BOARD COMMENTS (IF ANY):
CASE #:
01-00497
901 WHITE ST,
DUBUQUE, IA 52001
MOTION: TOM SWIFT
SECOND: BILL KINSELLA
DISSENTING: TOM HANT~AN
THE FINDINGS OF THE BOARD WERE:
Tony Fernandez, agent for Steve Cook on 901 White Street,
requested an extension of time until June 15, 2002 to
repaint the South window casings (2) and door casing, the
East soffit and facia, the East entry door and opening, the
West garage fascia, and the wood on the West side of the
building.
This is an initial assisted housing unit and the owner is
required to file an appeal for an extension of time so as to
continue receiving on time rental payments.
TOM SWIFT MOTIONED TO GRANT A 30 DAY EXTENSION OF TIME UNTIL
DECEMBER 21, 2001 TO COMPLETE THE EXTERIOR SCRAPING OF
PAINT. THE PAINTING MUST BE COMPLETED BY JUNE 15, 2002. BILL
KINSELLA SECONDED. MOTION PASSED 5-1.
BOARD COMMENTS (IF ANY):
CASE #:
01-00498
655 CHESTNUT ST, #5
DUBUQUE, IA 52001
MOTION: ED SWIFT
SECOND: TOM HANNAN
THE FINDINGS OF THE BOARD WERE:
The agent, Vince Kilburg, requested an extension of time
until June 15, 2002 to complete exterior painting.
This is an initial assisted housing unit and the owner is
required to file an appeal for an extension of time so as to
continue receiving on time rental payments.
ED SWIFT MOTIONED TO GRANT THE EXTENSION OF TIME UNTIL JUNE
15, 2002 TO COMPLETE THE EXTERIOR PAINTING. TOM HANNAN
SECONDED. MOTION PASSED 6-0.
BOARD COMMENTS (IF ANY):
CASE #:
01-00499
485 CLARK ST
DUBUQUE, IA 52001
MOTION: BILL KINSELLA
SECOND: TOM I-LAIgATAN
THE FINDINGS OF THE BOARD WERE:
The new owners, Ron Malone and Vic Bowden, requested an
extension of time until June 15, 2002 to complete the
exterior repairs. The front porch wood areas have peeling
paint, gutter is missing from the West eave, downspouts are
missing from West eave and porch eave. This property was
recently purchased.
This is an initial assisted housing unit and the owner is
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required to file an appeal for an extension of time so as to
continue receiving on time rental payments.
BILL KINSELLA MOTIONED TO GRANT THE EXTENSION OF TIME UNTIL
JUNE 15, 2002 TO COMPLETE THE EXTERIOR REPAIRS. TOM HAh/NAN
SECONDED. MOTION PASSED 6-0.
BOARD COMMENTS (IF ANY):
CASE #:
01-00500
289 CARDIFF ST
DUBUQUE, IA 52001
MOTION: TOM SWIFT
SECOND: BOB SAMPSON
THE FINDINGS OF THE BOARD WERE:
Clyde Kay, owner of 285 - 291 Cardiff is requesting an
..... n~zo~ of time until June 15, 2002 to properly remove the
peeling paint on the front porch and then repaint.
This is an initial assisted housing inspection and needed to
have an appeal filed so as to continue receiving on time
rental payments.
TOM SWIFT MOTIONED TO DENY THE EXTENSION OF TIME. BOB
SAMPSON SECONDED. MOTION PASSED 6-0.
BOARD COMMENTS (IF ANY):
CASE
01-00501
1737 WASHINGTON ST
DUBUQUE, IA 52001
MOTION: BILL KINSELLA
SECOND: TOM SWIFT
THE FINDINGS OF THE BOARD WERE:
Tom and June Swift, owners of 1737 Washington requested an
extension of time until December 1, 2001 to replace a broken
storm window. (Broken panes have been removed for safety
reasons.) The window is on order.
BILL KINSELLA MOTIONED TO GRANT THE EXTENSION OF TIME UNTIL
DECEMBER 1, 2001 TO REPLACE THE BROKEN STORM WINDOW. TOM
SWIFT SECONDED. MOTION PASSED 5-0. ED SWIFT ABSTAINED FROM
VOTING.
BOARD COMMENTS (IF ANY,):
CASE
01-00502
1863 HANSEL DR
DUBUQUE, IA 52001
MOTION: TOM SWIFT
SECOND: BOB SAMPSON
THE FINDINHS OF THE BOARD WERE:
The owner, Anthony Amberg, is requesting an extension of
time to complete roof repairs by July 1, 2002. At time of
request we were not in the automatic weather extension time.
The owner is replacing the roof. This is a small leak into
the corner of a garage and an enclosed porch or all seasons
room.
This is an annual assisted housing unit and the owner is
required to file an appeal for an extension of time so as to
continue receiving on time rental payments.
TOM SWIFT MOTIONED TO GRANT THE EXTENSION OF TIME UNTIL JULY
1, 2002 TO COMPLETE THE ROOF REPAIRS. BOB SAMPSON SECONDED.
MOTION PASSED 6-0.
BOARD COMMENTS (IF ANY):
CASE
01-00503
1945 PIERCE ST
DUBUQUE, IA 52001
MOTION: TOM HANI~AN
SECOND: BILL KINSELLA
THE FINDINGS OF THE BOARD WERE:
Rob Smith, owner of 1945 Pierce Street, requested an
extension of time until June 15, 2002 to complete exterior
painting on the windows.
This is an initial assisted housing unit and the owner is
required to file an appeal for an extension of time so as to
continue recei¥ing on time rental payments.
TOM HANNANMOTIONED TO GRANT THE EXTENSION OF TIME UNTIL
JUNE 15, 2002 TO COMPLETE EXTERIOR PAINTINH ON THE WINDOWS.
BILL KINSELLA SECONDED. MOTION PASSED 6-0.
BOARD COMMENTS (IF ANY):
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,ADJOURNMENT:
Bob Sampson motioned to adjourn the meeting at 5:15.
seconded. Motion passed with a unanimous voice vote.
Bill Kinsella
MINUTES TAKEN BY:
BOBBi DELANEY
PERMIT CLERK
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED:
SENIOR HOUSING INSPECTOR
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