Dangerous Buildings Board of Appeals Meeting

DANGEROUS BUILDINGS COMMISSION James Downey, Hearing Officer Charles Bayly Conan Fisher Ed Carter Karl Richardson Joe Doan CITY OF ALGONAC 805 St. Clair River Drive Algonac, MI 48001 AGENDA FOR SPECIAL MEETING Wednesday, May 27, 2020 9 a.m. This was an electronic meeting due to the coronavirus pandemic as required under EO 2020-75 Call to Order Hearing Office James Downey called the meeting to order at 9:15 a.m. Roll Call Present: Bayly, Carter, Doan Absent: Fisher, Richardson Others: City Manager Denice Gerstenberg, City Clerk Sam Boelke, Lori Warner and Tracy Kallek Presentation – 615 State Street Hearing officer Mr. James Downey presented the background regarding 2198 Worfolk Street. Both properties under scrutiny today are owned by the same individuals, Richard and Sharon Hobig. City Code Enforcement Officer Lori Warner testified she sent many letters and notifications of violations to the property owner without any response from the owners or any improvement to the property City Building Official testified the property is a dangerous building unfit for human habitation. He rescinded the certificate of occupancy. He recommends the property be razed. Presentation – 2198 Worfolk Street Hearing officer Mr. James Downey presented the background regarding 2198 Worfolk Street. City Manager Denice Gerstenberg testified the city amicably resolved litigation against Richard and Sharon Hobig in 2018 with a blight compliance agreement. However, there has been no action on the property and no response from the owners since that time nearly two years ago. 5.27.2020_Dangerous Building BOA 1  City Code Enforcement Officer Lori Warner testified she sent many letters and notifications of violations to the property owner without any response and nothing but decline to the property. City Building Official testified the property is a dangerous building unfit for human habitation. He rescinded the certificate of occupancy. He would like a warrant to be able to inspect the inside before he makes a recommendation to raze the property. He has been unable to see the interior due to blacked out windows. Dangerous Buildings Member Carter noted that according to ordinance, if a non- conforming building such as this one, has repairs needed that exceed 50% of the value of the property, it should be razed. Public Hearing No public comments Deliberation by the Dangerous Building Commission 615 State Street Motion by Carter, supported by Bayly to declare 615 State Street a dangerous building and recommend demolition within 90 days. Motion carried. Roll Call Ayes: Bayly, Carter, Doan Nays: None 2198 Worfolk Street Motion by Doan, supported by Bayly with review of the information and testimony presented, 2198 Worfolk is declared a dangerous building and should be razed within 90 days. Motion carried. Roll Call Ayes: Doan, Bayly, Carter Nays: None Hearing adjourned at 9:59 a.m. 5.27.2020_Dangerous Building BOA 2