Board of Appeals

BOARD OF APPEALS HEARING NOTICE AND AGENDA July 20, 2022 CITY HALL 10 N. DIVISION STREET 3RD FLOOR – ROOM 301 BATTLE CREEK MI 49014 Call to Order: 1:01 pm Roll Call for Board Members: John Sims, LE Johnson, Peter Pontoni Staff Members Present: Jason Francisco, Code Compliance Manager; Yolanda Johnson, Code Compliance Officer; Jerrod Lepper, Code Compliance Officer; Angela Sulak, Secretary Additions/Deletions to the Agenda: None Approval of Minutes: Mr. Johnson made a motion to approve the June 15, 2022 minutes, second by Mr. Pontoni. Approved. Dangerous Buildings Show Cause Hearings: None New Business: 1. 263 LaVista Blvd S (House) Issue #EN22-07033 Compliance Officer: Jerrod Lepper Homeowner, Kathy Karaba, present. Mrs. Johnson stated that the appeal was the result of a property survey. There were exterior violations of peeling paint on the garage. Ms. Karaba stated that the garage needs more than paint, as the wood is rotten and needs replaced. She made contact with Neighborhoods Inc and received no response. Mr. Sims asked Ms. Karaba how much time she needed to make the repairs Ms. Karaba asked for at least 30 days, as she wants the work done correctly and is unable to do it herself. Mr. Francisco stated that the compliance date is July 29, and that a 30 day extension would put her into the next meeting. Mr. Sims stated that her extension would be granted until September 20, 2022. Mr. Johnson motioned for a 60 day extension, second by Mr. Pontoni. 60 days extension granted. 2. 183 West St (Apartment) Issue #EN22-06882 Compliance Officer: Jerrod Lepper Housing Board of Appeals July 20, 2022 Page 2 of 3 Propety Owner Representative, Jodi Sager, present. Mr. Lepper stated the appeal was the result of a rental complaint, finding interior violations of leaking. Ms. Sager stated they are obtaining bids to do a complete rehab of the property. A bid from Kalamazoo Building Restoriation, expected Tuesday, would allow for partial repair on the specific area of the complaint in the interim. Ms. Sager would like more time as the bids have not been received. Mr. Lepper would like to allow more time for a more comprehensive repair. Mr. Pontoni motioned for a 60 day extension, second by Mr. Johnson. 60 day extension granted. 3. 161 Redner (House) Issue #EN22-00609 Compliance Officer: Yolanda Johnson Homeowner, Ingrid Hoadley, present. Mrs. Johnson stated there were exterior violations found during a rental renewal inspection. Ms. Hoadley stated that she has made contact with Richard Brown of ESOW Roofing and he keeps putting her off. He most recently told Ms. Hoadley that he was sending his guys over and never did. Mr. Sims asked how much time Ms. Hoadley was looking for and Ms. Hoadley stated at least 30 days. She is also looking for a new handyman as well. Mr. Johnson motioned for a 60 day extension, second by Mr. Pontoni. 60 day extension granted. 4. 324 Riverside (House) Issue #EN2-06894 Compliance Officer: Yolanda Johnson Homeowner not present. Mrs. Johnson stated there were several exterior violations found during the property survey. As the property owner was not present, Mrs. Johnson suggested affirming the order as written. Mr. Pontoni motioned to affirm as written, second by Mr. Johnson. Affirmed 5. 521 Wentworth (House) Issue #EN22-06270 Compliance Officer: Eric Morris Homeowner not present. Mr. Francisco, speaking for Mr. Morris, stated that exterior scraping and painting violations were found during the property survey. He recommended to affirm as written as the property owner was not present. Mr. Johnson motioned to affirm as written, second by Mr. Pontoini. Affirmed Housing Board of Appeals July 20, 2022 Page 3 of 3 6. 535 Wentworth (House) Issue #EN22-06272 Compliance Officer: Eric Morris Homeowner, Dan VanDongen, present. Mr. Francisco, speaking for Mr. Morris, exterior scraping and painting violations were found during a property survey. Mr. Francisco recommended a 30 day extension to make the repairs. Mr. VanDongen stated that most of the painting has been completed other than the rear and side of the home. Mr. Francisco stated he would support a 60 day extension. Mr. Pontoni motioned for a 60 days extension, second by Mr. Johnson. 60 day extension granted. Public Comments: None Board and Staff Members Comments: None Adjournment: 1:20 pm 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 /ads