Dangerous Buildings

DANGEROUS BUILDINGS HEARING MINUTES April 10, 2019 1:00 P.M. CITY HALL 10 N. DIVISION STREET COMMISSION CHAMBERS 3RD FLOOR – ROOM 301 BATTLE CREEK MI 49014 1. Call to Order: 1:00 pm 2. Roll Call: Carman Hamilton 3. Staff Members Present: Don Wilkinson, Building Official; Richard Bolek, Chief Building Official, Angela Hubbard, Secretary 4. Additions/Deletions to the Agenda: 5. Approval of Minutes: Mr. Hamilton approved the minutes from the March 13, 2019 meeting. Approved 6. New Business: a. 26 Harold Street (House) Issue #EN18-12576 Building Inspector: Don Wilkinson Homeowner not present. Don Wilkinson, Building Official, stated property was extensively damaged by fire. Mr. Wilkinson recommended affirming the property as a Dangerous Building. Mr. Hamilton affirmed the property as a Dangerous Building and granted thirty days to bring into compliance. Affirmed. b. 76 Margaret (House) Issue #EN19-00360 Building Inspector: Don Wilkinson Homeowner not present. Mr. Wilkinson stated that home was heavily damaged by fire with partial roof collapse, and is uninhabitable. Mr. Wilkinson recommended affirming the property as a Dangerous Building. Mr. Hamilton affirmed the property as a Dangerous Building and granted thirty days to bring it into compliance. Affirmed. Dangerous Buildings Hearing April 10, 2019 Page 2 of 2 c. 101 Broad St (House) Issue #EN19-00360 Building Inspector: Don Wilkinson Elizabeth Carter, responsible party, and representative from MSHDA present. Don Wilkinson, Building Official, stated property was extensively damaged by fire with partial floor/interior collapse. Mr. Wilkinson recommended affirming the property as a Dangerous Building. MSHDA rep supplied estimates for demolition and rebuilding home on property if approved by the insurance company. Mr. Hamilton affirmed the property as a Dangerous Building and granted thirty days to bring into compliance. Affirmed. d. 24 Cedar St S (House) Issue #EN19-00357 Building Inspector: Don Wilkinson Homeowner, James Bromley, present. Don Wilkinson, Building Official, stated property was heavily damaged by fire. Mr. Wilkinson recommended affirming the property as a Dangerous Building. Mr. Bromley stated his intentions are to demolish and level the property. Mr. Hamilton affirmed the property as a Dangerous Building and granted thirty days to bring into compliance. Affirmed. 7. Public Comments: none 8. Board and Staff Members Comments: none 9. Adjournment: 1:10pm 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 /adh