Dangerous Buildings

DANGEROUS BUILDINGS HEARING MINUTES July 11, 2012 1:00 P.M. CITY HALL 10 N. DIVISION STREET COMMISSION CHAMBERS 3RD FLOOR – ROOM 301 BATTLE CREEK MI 49014 1. Call to Order: Mr. Hamilton called the meeting to order at 1:00 pm 2. Roll Call: Carman Hamilton, Hearing Officer 3. Staff Members Present: Dennis McKinley, Code Compliance Administrator and Lisa Silkworth, Secretary 4. Additions/Deletions to the Agenda: n/a 5. New Business: a. 85 Byron St Issue#EN12-02853 Code Compliance Administrator: Dennis McKinley Property Owner was not present. Dennis McKinley, Code Compliance Administrator, reported an inspection was conducted on July 26, 2011 and the following violations were identified per the City of Battle Creek’s, Chapter 1454, Codified Ordinances. 1454.01(9). . . A building or structure is vacant, dilapidated, or open at door or window, leaving the interior of the building exposed to the elements or accessible to entrance by trespassers, or becomes a haven for vermin, rodents, vectors or other insects and animals odious to humans. Carman Hamilton asked if there were any comments. Hearing none, Mr. Hamilton stated this property is affirmed as a Dangerous Building and represents a hazardous condition in the neighborhood and the community as a whole; therefore, the Board will grant the property owner (30) thirty days to bring it into compliance and/or demolish the structure. Dangerous Buildings Hearing July 11, 2012 Page 2 of 4 b. 25 W Coolidge Ave (House & Garage) Issue#EN11-19638 Code Compliance Administrator: Dennis McKinley Property Owner was not present. Dennis McKinley, Code Compliance Administrator, reported an inspection was conducted on July 26, 2011 and the following violations were identified per the City of Battle Creek’s, Chapter 1454, Codified Ordinances. 1454.01(7). . . The building or structure is damaged by fire, wind or flood, or is dilapidated or deteriorated and becomes an attractive nuisance to children who might play in the building or structure to their danger, or becomes a harbor for vagrants, criminal, or immoral persons, or enables persons to resort to the building or structure for committing a nuisance or an unlawful or immoral act. 1454.01(9). . . A building or structure is vacant, dilapidated, or open at door or window, leaving the interior of the building exposed to the elements or accessible to entrance by trespassers, or becomes a haven for vermin, rodents, vectors or other insects and animals odious to humans. Carman Hamilton asked if there were any comments. Hearing none, Mr. Hamilton stated this property is affirmed as a Dangerous Building and represents a hazardous condition in the neighborhood and the community as a whole; therefore, the Board will grant the property owner (30) thirty days to bring it into compliance and/or demolish the structure. c. 232 Hamblin Ave Issue#EN11-11648 Code Compliance Administrator: Dennis McKinley Property Owner, Kenneth Smith was present. Dennis McKinley, Code Compliance Administrator, reported an inspection was conducted on July 26, 2011 and the following violations were identified per the City of Battle Creek’s, Chapter 1454, Codified Ordinances. 1454.01(9). . . A building or structure is vacant, dilapidated, or open at door or window, leaving the interior of the building exposed to the elements or accessible to entrance by trespassers, or becomes a haven for vermin, rodents, vectors or other insects and animals odious to humans. Property owner states that the house is secure and taken care of. He had wanted to open a business there but it never materialized. He is thinking of selling it or using it for storage. Mr. Hamilton advised him that it still needs an interior inspection and it may need to be brought up to code. Mr. Hamilton suggests that if he wants to sell it than he should have it listed before that August 15 meeting of the Housing Board of Appeals. Dangerous Buildings Hearing July 11, 2012 Page 3 of 4 Carman Hamilton asked if there were any comments. Hearing none, Mr. Hamilton stated this property is affirmed as a Dangerous Building and represents a hazardous condition in the neighborhood and the community as a whole; therefore, the Board will grant the property owner (30) thirty days to bring it into compliance and/or demolish the structure. d. 86 James St Issue#EN11-14538 Code Compliance Administrator: Dennis McKinley Property Owner Marguerite Grumeretz was present. Dennis McKinley, Code Compliance Administrator, reported an inspection was conducted on July 26, 2011 and the following violations were identified per the City of Battle Creek’s, Chapter 1454, Codified Ordinances. 1454.01(7). . . The building or structure is damaged by fire, wind or flood, or is dilapidated or deteriorated and becomes an attractive nuisance to children who might play in the building or structure to their danger, or becomes a harbor for vagrants, criminal, or immoral persons, or enables persons to resort to the building or structure for committing a nuisance or an unlawful or immoral act. 1454.01(9). . . A building or structure is vacant, dilapidated, or open at door or window, leaving the interior of the building exposed to the elements or accessible to entrance by trespassers, or becomes a haven for vermin, rodents, vectors or other insects and animals odious to humans. Property Owner states that the house was damaged by the May 2011 storm. Mrs. Grumeretz stated that there was no insurance on the property at that time and they cannot to fix it. Carman Hamilton asked if there were any comments. Hearing none, Mr. Hamilton stated this property is affirmed as a Dangerous Building and represents a hazardous condition in the neighborhood and the community as a whole; therefore, the Board will grant the property owner (30) thirty days to bring it into compliance and/or demolish the structure. e. 15 Jordan St (House) Issue#EN11-14504 Code Compliance Administrator: Dennis McKinley Property Owner was not present. Dangerous Buildings Hearing July 11, 2012 Page 4 of 4 Dennis McKinley, Code Compliance Administrator, reported an inspection was conducted on July 26, 2011 and the following violations were identified per the City of Battle Creek’s, Chapter 1454, Codified Ordinances. 1454.01(9). . . A building or structure is vacant, dilapidated, or open at door or window, leaving the interior of the building exposed to the elements or accessible to entrance by trespassers, or becomes a haven for vermin, rodents, vectors or other insects and animals odious to humans. Carman Hamilton asked if there were any comments. Hearing none, Mr. Hamilton stated this property is affirmed as a Dangerous Building and represents a hazardous condition in the neighborhood and the community as a whole; therefore, the Board will grant the property owner (30) thirty days to bring it into compliance and/or demolish the structure. 6. Public Comments: n/a 7. Board and Staff Members Comments: n/a 8. Adjournment: Mr. Hamilton adjourned the meeting at 1:30pm 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