Dangerous Buildings

DANGEROUS BUILDINGS HEARING MINUTES May 14, 2014 1:00 P.M. CITY HALL 10 N. DIVISION STREET COMMISSION CHAMBERS 3RD FLOOR – ROOM 301 BATTLE CREEK MI 49014 1. Call to Order: 1:05pm 2. Roll Call: Carman Hamilton 3. Staff Members Present: Dennis McKinley, Code Compliance Administrator, Lisa Silkworth, Secretary, Don Wilkinson, Building Inspector 4. Additions/Deletions to the Agenda: none 5. Approval of Minutes: Minutes from the meeting on April 9, 2014 - Approved 6. New Business: a. 89 Euclid (House) Issue#EN13-03956 Code Compliance Administrator: Dennis McKinley Property owner, not present. Don Wilkinson, Building Inspector, reported the house was discovered during and electrical complaint and the inspector noted several problems and found the house unlivable. The cost estimate of repair is $41,300 with an SEV of $22,337. Mr. Hamilton affirmed it as a dangerous building and gave thirty days to bring it into compliance. b. 135 N McKinley (House) Issue#EN14-17076 Code Compliance Administrator: Dennis McKinley Property owner, not present. Don Wilkinson, Building Inpsector reported the house was damaged by fire. Mr. Wilkinson has not been in contact with the property owner. Mr. Hamilton affirmed Dangerous Buildings Hearing May 14, 2014 Page 2 of 3 it as a dangerous building and gave thirty days to bring it into compliance. c. 428 Upton (House) Issue#EN14-13214 Code Compliance Administrator: Dennis McKinley Property owner, Tim Ruddock, present. Don Wilkinson, Building Inspector, noted the house has been vacant and required a safety inspection. The building lacks maintenance and requires repairs. The cost estimate of repair is noted at $57,013 with an SEV of $18,653. Mr. Ruddock is doing the repairs himself and is currently taking care of his wife and works on the house as time permits. Mr. Ruddock estimates it will take about six months to a year to complete everything. Mr. Hamilton affirms it as a dangerous building and gave 30 days to bring it into compliance. d. 260 N Wood (House) Issue#EN14-12334 Code Compliance Administrator: Dennis McKinley Property owner, David King, present. Don Wilkinson, Building Inspector, reported the roof on the garage attached to the house has partially collapsed. Mr. King noted the garage has been torn down and the debris is being cleaned up. Mr. Wilkinson noted a demolition permit is needed for this project. Mr. King noted the fascia and soffit needs to be fixed. Mr. Hamilton affirmed it as a dangerous building and gave thirty days to bring it into compliance. 7. Public Comments: none 8. Board and Staff Members Comments: none 9. Adjournment: 1:20 Dangerous Buildings Hearing May 14, 2014 Page 3 of 3 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