Board of Appeals

HOUSING BOARD OF APPEALS HEARING NOTICE AND AGENDA July 16, 2014 CITY HALL 10 N. DIVISION STREET COMMISSION CHAMBERS 3RD FLOOR – ROOM 301 BATTLE CREEK MI 49014 Call to Order: 1:10pm Roll Call for Board Members: Tony Goodman, Robert Whitfield, Andy Harrison Staff Members Present: Jason Francisco, Senior Code Officer; Eric Morris, Senior Code Officer; Jeanette Cook, Senior Code Officer; Elijah Martin, Code Officer; Todd Nowicki, Senior Code Officer; Dennis McKinley, Code Compliance Administrator; Lisa Silkworth, Secretary Additions/Deletions to the Agenda: 121 Eastway, 46 Review, 56 N McKinley, 127 James, 123 S 24th St, 41 Orchard Pl, 193 W Fountain, 211 Grove to be removed Approval of Minutes: Mr. Goodman made a motion to approve the minutes from the June 18, 2014 meeting, seconded by Mr. Whitfield. Approved Old Business: none Dangerous Buildings Show Cause Hearings: none New Business: a. 36 S 22nd St Issue#EN14-03717 Code Compliance Officer: Eric Morris Property owner, David Yates, not present. Mr. Whitfield made a motion to affirm the order as written due to no owner present, seconded by Mr. Goodman. Affirmed. Goodman-y Whitfield-y Harrison-y b. 64 Morgan Ave Issue#EN14-09913 Code Compliance Officer: Eric Morris Property owner, Amanda Smith, not present. Mr. Goodman made a motion to affirm the order as written due to no owner present, seconded by Mr. Whitfield. Affirmed. Housing Board of Appeals July 16, 2014 Page 2 of 19 Goodman-y Whitfield-y Harrison-y c. 123 S 24th St Issue#EN14-20043 Code Compliance Officer: Eric Morris REMOVE d. 866 W Michigan Issue#EN14-09160 Code Compliance Officer: Eric Morris Property owner, Donald Birdsall, present. Eric Morris, Senior Code Officer, reported the property needs exterior repairs and the property owner has made some progress. Mr. Birdsall requested an additional 60 days to complete the work. Mr. Whitfield made a motion to grant an extension until September 16, 2014, seconded by Mr. Goodman. Extension granted. Goodman-y Whitfield-y Harrison-y e. 1733 W Michigan Ave Issue#EN14-09632 Code Compliance Officer: Eric Morris Property owner, Sandra Freeland for Babette Freeland, present. Eric Morris, Senior Code Officer, reported the property needs exterior repairs noted during a property survey. Ms. Freeland stated she does intend to make the necessary repairs. Ms. Freeland is seeking assistance since the repairs are estimated at $6,000. Mr. Morris recommended granting sixty to ninety days to make the corrections. Mr. Harrison made motion to grant an extension to September 16, 2014, seconded by Mr. Goodman. Extension granted. Goodman-y Whitfield-y Harrison-y f. 65 Mosher Ave Issue#EN14-10876 Code Compliance Officer: Eric Morris Property owner, not present. Mr. Goodman made a motion to affirm the order as written due to no owner present, seconded by Mr. Whitfield. Affirmed. Housing Board of Appeals July 16, 2014 Page 3 of 19 Goodman-y Whitfield-y Harrison-y g. 126 Miller Issue#EN14-09918 Code Compliance Officer: Eric Morris Property owner, Connie Ball, present. Eric Morris, Senior Code Officer, reported the exterior issues were found during a property survey. Ms. Ball stated some of the boards have been replaced or removed. Ms. Ball requested sixty days to finish repairs. Ms. Ball stated the materials have been purchased. Mr. Harrison made a motion to grant an extension to September 16, 2014, seconded by Mr. Whitfield. Extension granted. Goodman-y Whitfield-y Harrison-y h. 15 Oneita St Issue#EN14-04329 Code Compliance Officer: Jeanette Cook Property owner, Ronnie Armstrong, present. Jeanette Cook, Senior Code Officer reported the exterior violations were noted through a property survey. Mr. Armstrong stated he is handicap and he is trying to repair the items he can handle but he requested an additional ninety days. Ms. Cook recommended ninety days. Mr. Goodman made a motion to grant an extension until October 14, 2014, seconded by Mr. Whitfield. Extension granted. Goodman-y Whitfield-y Harrison-y i. 24 Oneita St Issue#EN14-04331 Code Compliance Officer: Jeanette Cook Property owner, Joyce Yore, present. Jeanette Cook, Senior Code Officer, reported the exterior violations were noted through a property survey. Ms. Yore stated she has made some corrections but is seeking additional time. Ms. Cook recommended denying the appeal and Ms. Cook will work with the property owner due to financial concerns. Mr. Goodman made a motion to deny the appeal, seconded by Mr. Whitfield. Appeal denied. Goodman-y Whitfield-y Harrison-y j. 729 W Michigan Ave Housing Board of Appeals July 16, 2014 Page 4 of 19 Issue#EN14-02601 Code Compliance Officer: Jeanette Cook Property owner, April Howard, present. Jeanette Cook, Senior Code Officer, reported the exterior violations were noted through a property survey. Ms. Cook recommended a sixty day extension. Ms. Howard stated she is trying to make all the repairs. Mr. Goodman made a motion to grant an extension to September 16, 2014, seconded by Mr. Whitfield. Extension granted. Goodman-y Whitfield-y Harrison-y k. 171 Beckwith Issue#EN14-04505 Code Compliance Officer: Jeanette Cook Property owner, Heather Carmichael, present. Jeanette Cook, Senior Code Officer, reported the exterior violations were noted through a property survey. Ms. Carmichael stated they have been cleaning up storm damage and had just paid the taxes. Ms. Carmichael requested 60 days. Ms. Cook recommended granting a sixty day extension. Mr. Whitfield made a motion to grant an extension to September 16, 2014, seconded by Mr. Goodman. Extension granted. Goodman-y Whitfield-y Harrison-y l. 847 North Ave Issue#EN14-04065 Code Compliance Officer: Jeanette Cook Property owner, Myrna Austin, present. Jeanette Cook, Senior Code Officer, reported the exterior violations were noted through a property survey. Ms. Austin stated she is struggling to pay back taxes in order to get assistance with her property. Ms. Austin requested until September. Ms. Cook recommended a sixty day extension. Mr. Goodman made a motion to grant until September 16, 2014, seconded by Mr. Harrison. Extension granted Goodman-y Whitfield-y Harrison-y m. 46 Review Ave Issue#EN14-06889 Code Compliance Officer: Jeanette Cook REMOVE Housing Board of Appeals July 16, 2014 Page 5 of 19 n. 263 Parkway Issue#EN14-06646 Code Compliance Officer: Jeanette Cook Property owner, not present. Mr. Goodman made a motion to affirm the order as written due to no owner present, seconded by Mr. Whitfield. Affirmed. Goodman-y Whitfield-y Harrison-y o. 324 Parkway Issue#EN14-06661 Code Compliance Officer: Jeanette Cook Property owner, not present. Mr. Goodman made a motion to affirm the order as written due to no owner present, seconded by Mr. Whitfield. Affirmed. Goodman-y Whitfield-y Harrison-y p. 121 Eastway Pl Issue#EN14-04041 Code Compliance Officer: Jeanette Cook REMOVE q. 135 W Roosevelt Issue#EN14-07263 Code Compliance Officer: Jeanette Cook Property owner, Ozellar Lawrence, present. Jeanette Cook, Senior Code Officer, stated the exterior items were noticed during a property survey. Mr. Lawrence stated they have applied for assistance but the program is backed up. Ms. Cook recommended a ninety day extension. Mr. Harrison made a motion to grant an extension to October 14, 2014, seconded by Mr. Whitfield. Extension granted. Goodman-y Whitfield-y Harrison-y r. 68 Vineyard Issue#EN14-09097 Code Compliance Officer: Jeanette Cook Housing Board of Appeals July 16, 2014 Page 6 of 19 Property owner, Carol Yother, present. Jeanette Cook, Senior Code Officer, stated the exterior items were noticed during a property survey. Ms. Yother has made progress and requested thirty days. Mr. Harrison made a motion to grant until August 19, 2014, seconded by Mr. Whitfield. Extension granted. Goodman-y Whitfield-y Harrison-y s. 135 Roseneath Issue#EN14-08078 Code Compliance Officer: Jeanette Cook Property owner, not present. Mr. Goodman made a motion to affirm the order as written due to no owner present, seconded by Mr. Whitfield. Affirmed. Goodman-y Whitfield-y Harrison-y t. 39 Somerset Issue#EN14-08270 Code Compliance Officer: Jeanette Cook Property owner, Inez McClinton, present. Jeanette Cook, Senior Code Officer, stated the exterior items were noticed during a property survey. Ms. McClinton requested more time. Mr. Whitfield made a motion to grant until August 19, 2014, seconded by Mr. Goodman. Extension granted. Goodman-y Whitfield-y Harrison-y u. 60 Gordon Blvd Issue#EN14-07446 Code Compliance Officer: Jeanette Cook Property owner, Dorothy Carlisle, present. Jeanette Cook, Senior Code Officer, stated the exterior items were noticed during a property survey. Ms. Carlisle has plans to make the repairs and fix the garage to code. Ms. Cook recommended granting a sixty day extension. Mr. Whitfield made a motion to grant until October 14, 2014, seconded by Mr. Goodman. Extension granted. Goodman-y Whitfield-y Harrison-y v. 52 N Union Issue#EN14-07982 Code Compliance Officer: Todd Nowicki Housing Board of Appeals July 16, 2014 Page 7 of 19 Property owner, Timothy Eldred, present. Todd Nowicki, Senior Code Officer, reported the exterior violations were noted during a property survey. Mr. Eldred stated he is trying to complete the work but needs additional time to make the repairs. Mr. Goodman made a motion to grant an extension to September 16, 2014, seconded by Mr. Harrison. Extension granted. Goodman-y Whitfield-y Harrison-y w. 45 Merritt St Issue#EN14-19300 Code Compliance Officer: Todd Nowicki Property owner, not present. Mr. Goodman made a motion to affirm the order as written due to no owner present, seconded by Mr. Whitfield. Affirmed. Goodman-y Whitfield-y Harrison-y x. 41 Orchard Pl Issue#EN14-08852 Code Compliance Officer: Todd Nowicki REMOVED y. 56 N McKinley Issue#EN14-07586 Code Compliance Officer: Todd Nowicki REMOVED z. 93 Garrison Ave Issue#EN14-08216 Code Compliance Officer: Todd Nowicki Property owner, John-Paul Wilson, present. Todd Nowicki, Senior Code Officer, reported the exterior violations were noted during a property survey. Mr. Nowicki noted some scraping has been done. Mr. Wilson stated he is restoring the house and would like an additional three years or more to make the repairs properly. He wants to restore the house one section at a time. He does not want to be rushed. Mr. Smolinski, a citizen from the neighborhood, wanted the board to know that Mr. Wilson is doing a nice job and would like the Board to grant additional time needed. Mr. Whitfield stated he was not comfortable with a five year extension. Mr. Nowicki recommended a ninety day Housing Board of Appeals July 16, 2014 Page 8 of 19 extension. Mr. Goodman made a motion to grant an extension to October 14, 2014, seconded by Mr. Harrison. Extension granted. Goodman-y Whitfield-y Harrison-y aa. 87 N Wabash Issue#EN14-07504 Code Compliance Officer: Todd Nowicki Property owner, not present. Mr. Goodman made a motion to affirm the order as written due to no owner present, seconded by Mr. Whitfield. Affirmed. Goodman-y Whitfield-y Harrison-y bb. 51 Traverse St Issue#EN14-05594 Code Compliance Officer: Todd Nowicki Property owner, Rosella McCreary, present. Todd Nowicki, Senior Code Officer, reported the exterior violations were noted during a property survey. Mr. McCreary stated she is getting help from her grandsons. Ms. McCreary requested sixty day extension. Mr. Goodman made a motion to grant an extension to September 19, 2014, seconded by Mr. Harrison. Extension granted. Goodman-y Whitfield-y Harrison-y cc. 2675 Beckley Rd Issue#EN14-11607 Code Compliance Officer: Jason Francisco Property owner, Pat Simmons, present. Jason Francisco, Senior Code Officer, reported the exterior violations were noted during a property survey. Ms. Simmons requested thirty days. Mr. Whitfield made a motion to grant an extension to August 19, 2014, seconded by Mr. Goodman. Extension granted Goodman-y Whitfield-y Harrison-y dd. 79 James Issue#EN14-05270 Code Compliance Officer: Jason Francisco Housing Board of Appeals July 16, 2014 Page 9 of 19 Property owner, James Martin, present. Jason Francisco, Senior Code Officer, reported the exterior violations were noted during a property survey. Mr. Martin requested an additional thirty days. Mr. Goodman made a motion to grant an extension to August 19, 2014, seconded by Mr. Harrison. Extension granted Goodman-y Whitfield-y Harrison-y ee. 87 James Issue#EN14-05277 Code Compliance Officer: Jason Francisco Property owner, Charlene Stierle, present. Jason Francisco, Senior Code Officer, reported the exterior violations were noted during a property survey. Ms. Stierle stated she has measured for siding and she intends to side it. Mr. Francisco recommended a sixty day extension. Mr. Goodman made a motion to grant an extension to September 16, 2014, seconded by Mr. Harrison. Extension granted. Goodman-y Whitfield-y Harrison-y ff. 127 James Sr Issue#EN14-05315 Code Compliance Officer: Jason Francisco REMOVE gg. 103 Grenville Issue#EN14-04458 Code Compliance Officer: Jason Francisco Property owner, Jordan Harmon, present. Jason Francisco, Senior Code Officer, reported the exterior violations were noted during a property survey. Mr. Harmon stated he intends to vinyl side the house but he has ran into some financial difficulties. Mr. Harmon is also applying for assistance through the Housing Rehab program. Mr. Francisco recommended a sixty day extension. Mr. Goodman made a motion to grant an extension to September 16, 2014, seconded by Mr. Harrison. Extension granted. Goodman-y Whitfield-y Harrison-y hh. 89 Illinois Issue#EN14-05098 Code Compliance Officer: Jason Francisco Housing Board of Appeals July 16, 2014 Page 10 of 19 Property owner, Luella Lowes, present. Jason Francisco, Senior Code Officer, reported the exterior violations were noted during a property survey. Mr. Francisco stated there are several violations. Ms. Lowes requested sixty to ninety days. Mr. Francisco asked if she had applied for assistance. Mr. Francisco recommended a sixty day extension. Ms. Lowes has requested help through CAA. Mr. Goodman made a motion to grant an extension to September 16, 2014, seconded by Mr. Whitfield. Extension granted. Goodman-y Whitfield-y Harrison-y ii. 99 High St Issue#EN14-04583 Code Compliance Officer: Jason Francisco Property owner, Marilyn Scott, present. Jason Francisco, Senior Code Officer, reported the exterior violations were noted during a property survey. Mr. Francisco stated that some scrapping has bene done. Ms. Scott stated she has obtained some estimates for the roof but she is having some financial difficulties. Mr. Francisco stated the roof was just for the front porch. Ms. Scott stated her son lives there and that she lives at 128 Shellenberger. Mr. Francisco recommended a sixty day extension. Mr. Whitfield made a motion to grant an extension to September 16, 2014, seconded by Mr. Goodman. Extension Granted. Goodman-y Whitfield-y Harrison-y jj. 51 Horton Ave Issue#EN14-05077 Code Compliance Officer: Jason Francisco Property owner, Armando Garcia, present. Jason Francisco, Senior Code Officer, reported the exterior violations were noted during a property survey. Mr. Francisco stated some work has been started. Mr. Garcia noted the house needs roof repairs. Mr. Garcia will be able to purchase the materials in August and is requesting sixty days. Mr. Francisco recommended sixty days. Mr. Goodman made a motion to grant an extension to September 16, 2014, seconded by Mr. Harrison. Extension granted. Goodman-y Whitfield-y Harrison-y kk. 206 Post Ave Issue#EN14-00032 Code Compliance Officer: Jason Francisco Housing Board of Appeals July 16, 2014 Page 11 of 19 Property owner, William Troskey, present. Jason Francisco, Senior Code Officer, reported the exterior violations were noted during a rental inspection. Mr. Francisco recommended a sixty day extension. Mr. Troskey stated he has received estimates but one contractor stated it appeared to bed lead based paint. Mr. Troskey is obtaining estimates for the lead based paint removal. Mr. Goodman made a motion to grant an extension to September 16, 2014, seconded by Mr. Harrison. Extension granted. Goodman-y Whitfield-y Harrison-y ll. 83 Lathrop Issue#EN14-06961 Code Compliance Officer: Jason Francisco Property owner, not present. Jason Francisco, Senior Code Officer, noted the property was owned by Neighborhoods Inc. Mr. Goodman made a motion to affirm the order as written due to no owner present, seconded by Mr. Whitfield. Affirmed. Goodman-y Whitfield-y Harrison-y mm. 160 Lathrop Issue#EN14-10390 Code Compliance Officer: Jason Francisco Property owner, Gena Hodges, present. Jason Francisco, Senior Code Officer, reported the exterior items were noted during the property survey. Ms. Hodges stated she is trying to get the work done but the estimate is over $1,000. Mr. Francisco recommended a thirty day extension. Mr. Goodman made a motion to grant an extension to August 19, 2014, seconded by Mr. Harrison. Extension granted Goodman-y Whitfield-y Harrison-y nn. 149 Lathrop Issue#EN14-10386 Code Compliance Officer: Jason Francisco Property owner, Samuel Turner, present. Jason Francisco, Senior Code Officer, reported the exterior items were noted during the property survey. Mr. Turner stated he has been out of town recently and has not had much time to work on the house. Mr. Turner is seeking more time. Mr. Turner requested sixty days. Mr. Goodman made a motion to grant an extension to September 16, 2014, seconded by Mr. Whitfield. Extension granted Housing Board of Appeals July 16, 2014 Page 12 of 19 Goodman-y Whitfield-y Harrison-y oo. 57 E Kingman Issue#EN14-06958 Code Compliance Officer: Jason Francisco Property owner, not present. Mr. Goodman made a motion to affirm the order as written due to no owner present, seconded by Mr. Whitfield. Affirmed. Goodman-y Whitfield-y Harrison-y pp. 130 E Kingman Issue#EN14-07543 Code Compliance Officer: Jason Francisco Property owner, Arnulfo Cardoso, present. Jason Francisco, Senior Code Officer, reported the exterior items were noted during the property survey. Mr. Cardoso requested a sixty day extension. Mr. Cardoso noted his chimney was recently damaged by the storm. Mr. Francisco noted there was not much painting needed and recommended a thirty day inspection. Mr. Goodman made a motion to grant an extension to August 19, 2014, seconded by Mr. Harrison. Extension granted. Goodman-y Whitfield-y Harrison-y qq. 197 E Kingman Issue#EN14-09852 Code Compliance Officer: Jason Francisco Property owner, Lori Gauthier, present. Jason Francisco, Senior Code Officer, reported the exterior items were noted during the property survey. Mr. Francisco noted the roof needs repaired and it is a large roof. Ms. Gauthier is seeking assistance with the roof repairs. Ms. Gauthier requested a six month extension. Mr. Francisco recommended a thirty day extension. Mr. Goodman made a motion to grant an extension to August 19, 2014, seconded by Mr. Harrison. Extension granted. Goodman-y Whitfield-y Harrison-y rr. 38 Massachusetts Issue#EN14-11339 Code Compliance Officer: Jason Francisco Housing Board of Appeals July 16, 2014 Page 13 of 19 Property owner, Courtney Wright for Tracy Wright, present. Jason Francisco, Senior Code Officer, reported the exterior items were noted during the property survey. Ms. Wright noted the painting has been mostly completed and a roof permit has been pulled already. Mr. Goodman made a motion to grant an extension to August 19, 2014, seconded by Mr. Harrison. Extension granted. Goodman-y Whitfield-y Harrison-y ss. 369 Capital Ave SW Issue#EN14-03052 Code Compliance Officer: Elijah Martin Property owner, not present. Elijah Martin, Code Officer, noted the owner was pulling a roofing permit. Mr. Goodman made a motion to affirm the order as written due to no owner present, seconded by Mr. Whitfield. Affirmed. Goodman-y Whitfield-y Harrison-y tt. 171 Eldred St Issue#EN14-03356 Code Compliance Officer: Elijah Martin Property owner, Thomas Bell, present. Elijah Martin, Code Officer, reported the exterior violations were noted through a property survey. Mr. Martin noted the house has been painted but the garage still needs to be repaired. Mr. Bell requested a sixty day extension. Mr. Martin recommended a sixty day extension. Mr. Whitfield made a motion to grant an extension to September 16, 2014, seconded by Mr. Goodman. Extension granted. Goodman-y Whitfield-y Harrison-y uu. 256 Eldred St Issue#EN14-03422 Code Compliance Officer: Elijah Martin Property owner, John Wesner, present. Elijah Martin, Code Officer, reported the exterior violations were noted through a property survey. Mr. Martin stated no work has been completed at this time and recommended affirming the order as it stands. Mr. Wesner requested more time due to medical reasons. Mr. Goodman asked if there were any leaks in the roof. Mr. McKinley explained the process for affirming the order. Mr. Goodman made a motion to grant an extension to August 19, 2014, seconded by Mr. Harrison. Extension granted. Housing Board of Appeals July 16, 2014 Page 14 of 19 Goodman-y Whitfield-n Harrison-y vv. 308 Eldred Issue#EN14-03447 Code Compliance Officer: Elijah Martin REMOVED ww. 243 Eldred St Issue#EN14-03414 Code Compliance Officer: Elijah Martin Property owner, Joseph Harris, present. Elijah Martin, Code Officer, reported the exterior violations were noted through a property survey. Mr. Martin recommended a sixty day extension. Mr. Harris noted he has started scrapping and made some other repairs. Mr. Goodman made a motion to grant an extension to September 16, 2014, seconded by Mr. Harrison. Extension granted. Goodman-y Whitfield-y Harrison-y xx. 533 Fairfield Issue#EN14-03501 Code Compliance Officer: Elijah Martin Property owner, Mark Hayes for Rebecca Gilles, present. Elijah Martin, Code Officer, reported the exterior violations were noted through a property survey. Mr. Martin stated there has been a permit pulled for the demolition and rebuilding the garage. Mr. Goodman made a motion to affirm the order as written, seconded by Mr. Whitfield. Affirmed. Goodman-y Whitfield-y Harrison-y yy. 549 Fairfield Issue#EN14-03507 Code Compliance Officer: Elijah Martin Property owner, not present. Mr. Goodman made a motion to affirm the order as written due to no owner present, seconded by Mr. Whitfield. Affirmed. Goodman-y Whitfield-y Harrison-y Housing Board of Appeals July 16, 2014 Page 15 of 19 zz. 15 Foster Ave Issue#EN14-03534 Code Compliance Officer: Elijah Martin Property owner, Kal Bey, present. Elijah Martin, Code Officer, reported the exterior violations were noted through a property survey. Mr. Bey stated most of the work was done but the eaves troughs were not finished. Mr. Goodman made a motion to grant an extension to August 19, 2014, seconded by Mr. Harrison. Extension granted. Goodman-y Whitfield-y Harrison-y aaa. 19 W Fountain St Issue#EN14-03562 Code Compliance Officer: Elijah Martin Property owner, not present. Mr. Goodman made a motion to affirm the order as written due to no owner present, seconded by Mr. Whitfield. Affirmed. Goodman-y Whitfield-y Harrison-y bbb. 181 W Fountain St Issue#EN14-03756 Code Compliance Officer: Elijah Martin Property owner, Sylvia Henderson, present. Elijah Martin, Code Officer, reported the exterior violations were noted through a property survey. Ms. Henderson has an appointment with CAA on July 16, 2014. Ms. Henderson requested more time. Mr. Martin noted no repairs had been made as of yet. Mr. Martin recommended a thirty day extension. Mr. Whitfield made a motion to grant an extension to August 19, 2014, seconded by Mr. Harrison. Extension granted. Goodman-y Whitfield-y Harrison-y ccc. 193 W Fountain Issue#EN14-03761 Code Compliance Officer: Elijah Martin REMOVED ddd. 198 W Fountain St Issue#EN14-03764 Housing Board of Appeals July 16, 2014 Page 16 of 19 Code Compliance Officer: Elijah Martin Property owner, Nicholas Virgil, present. Elijah Martin, Code Officer, reported the exterior violations were noted through a property survey. Mr. Martin noted some work had been completed but the roof needed repaired. Mr. Virgil requested a sixty to ninety day extension. Mr. Virgil stated he is getting estimates for the roof. Mr. Martin recommended a sixty day extension. Mr. Goodman made a motion to grant an extension to September 16, 2014, seconded by Mr. Harrison. Extension granted. Goodman-y Whitfield-y Harrison-y eee. 207 W Fountain Issue#EN14-03767 Code Compliance Officer: Elijah Martin Property owner, Charles Watts, present. Elijah Martin, Code Officer, reported the exterior violations were noted through a property survey. Mr. Watts stated he scrapped and painted the window trim. Mr. Watts requested a thirty day extension. Mr. Goodman made a motion to grant an extension to August 19, 2014, seconded by Mr. Harrison. Extension granted. Goodman-y Whitfield-y Harrison-y fff. 212 W Fountain Issue#EN14-03770 Code Compliance Officer: Elijah Martin Property owner, Robert Gordon, present. Elijah Martin, Code Officer, reported the exterior violations were noted through a property survey. Mr. Martin recommended affirming the order as written. Mr. Gordon noted the tarps were up for privacy reasons. Mr. Gordon stated the back porch is rotted and he wants to remove the porch. Mr. Gordon stated he has not had the funds to make any repairs. Mr. Gordon requested a sixty day extension. Mr. Whitfield made a motion to grant an extension to September 16, 2014, seconded by Mr. Harrison. Extension granted. Goodman-y Whitfield-y Harrison-y ggg. 29 Frisbie Issue#EN14-03775 Code Compliance Officer: Elijah Martin Housing Board of Appeals July 16, 2014 Page 17 of 19 Property owner, Donald Ball, present. Elijah Martin, Code Officer, reported the exterior violations were noted through a property survey. Mr. Ball stated he just started painting the house and he has been cleaning up the yard. Mr. Martin confirmed worked had been started and recommended a sixty day extension. Mr. Goodman made a motion to grant an extension to September 16, 2014, seconded by Mr. Harrison. Extension granted. Goodman-y Whitfield-y Harrison-y hhh. 209 W Goguac Issue#EN14-03878 Code Compliance Officer: Elijah Martin Property owner, Sharon Frey, present. Elijah Martin, Code Officer, reported the exterior violations were noted through a property survey. Ms. Frey is seeking financial help and needs to catch up on her property taxes. Ms. Frey requested a sixty day extension. Mr. Martin recommended affirming the order as it stands. Mr. Whitfield made a motion to grant an extension to September 16, 2014, seconded by Mr. Harrison. Extension granted. Goodman-y Whitfield-y Harrison-y iii. 220 W Goguac Issue#EN14-03884 Code Compliance Officer: Elijah Martin Property owner, Barbara Katts, present. Elijah Martin, Code Officer, reported the exterior violations were noted through a property survey. Mr. Martin stated no repairs had been made at this time. Ms. Katts stated she was saving money to repair the roof but is facing a layoff from her job. Mr. Martin stated the roof needed repair. Ms. Katts is seeking financial assistance. Ms. Katts noted she plans to start scrapping and painting. Ms. Katts requested a sixty day extension. Mr. Whitfield made a motion to grant an extension to September 16, 2014, seconded by Mr. Harrison. Extension granted. Goodman-y Whitfield-y Harrison-y jjj. 21 Grand Blvd Issue#EN14-04142 Code Compliance Officer: Elijah Martin Property owner, not present. Mr. Whitfield made a motion to affirm the order as written due to no owner present, seconded by Mr. Harrison. Affirmed. Housing Board of Appeals July 16, 2014 Page 18 of 19 Goodman-y Whitfield-y Harrison-y kkk. 32 Grandview Ct Issue#EN14-04353 Code Compliance Officer: Elijah Martin Property owner, not present. Mr. Goodman made a motion to affirm the order as written due to no owner present, seconded by Mr. Whitfield. Affirmed. Goodman-y Whitfield-y Harrison-y lll. 15 Leitch Issue#EN14-04668 Code Compliance Officer: Elijah Martin Property owner, Don Gilbert for Tracy Matheison, present. Elijah Martin, Code Officer, reported the exterior violations were noted through a property survey. Mr. Gilbert stated the garage does need to be painted. Mr. Gilbert requested a ninety day extension. Mr. Gilbert already has the materials purchased. Mr. Whitfield made a motion to grant an extension to September 16, no support. Mr. Harrison made a motion to grant an extension to September 16, 2014, no support. Mr. Goodman made a motion to grant an extension to October 14, 2014, seconded by Mr. Harrison. Extension Granted. Goodman-y Whitfield-n Harrison-y mmm. 211 Grove St Issue#EN14-04678 Code Compliance Officer: Elijah Martin REMOVED nnn. 89 Griffin St Issue#EN14-04658 Code Compliance Officer: Elijah Martin Property owner, Loretta Gibby, present. Elijah Martin, Code Officer, reported the exterior violations were noted through a property survey. Mr. Gibby stated she has obtained estimates for the demolition of the three structures. Mr. Harrison made a motion to grant an extension to September 16, 2014, seconded by Mr. Goodman. Extension Granted. Housing Board of Appeals July 16, 2014 Page 19 of 19 Goodman-y Whitfield-y Harrison-y ooo. 153 Harris Issue#EN14-04752 Code Compliance Officer: Elijah Martin Property owner, Dawn Wilson, present. Elijah Martin, Code Officer, reported the exterior violations were noted through a property survey. Ms. Wilson stated she has purchased the paint and supplies. Ms. Wilson requested a sixty day extension. Mr. Martin recommended a sixty day extension. Mr. Goodman made a motion to grant an extension to September 16, 2014, seconded by Mr. Goodman. Extension Granted. Goodman-y Whitfield-y Harrison-y Public Comments: none Board and Staff Members Comments: Mr. Kinley referred to the property owner at 207 W Fountain Street and noted several properties where on the agenda from Fountain Street. Mr. McKinley also noted that the Code Officer’s phone number is on every letter. Mr. McKinley also stated if a property owner does not have a plan of action, the appeal should be denied. A discussion ensued about the appeal process. Adjournment: 4:30pm The City of Battle Creek will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audiotapes of printed materials being considered in the meeting upon reasonable notice to the City of Battle Creek. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the City of Battle Creek by writing or calling the following: Vicki Houser, City Clerk 10 N. Division Street Battle Creek, Michigan 49014 (269) 966-3348/Voice/TDD /lms