HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000 - Demolition Board Minutes PARTMENT OF P._ANNING AND
NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT
316 N.Capitol Avenue,Suites C-1 &C-2 • Lansing MI 48933-1238
(517)483-4355.FAX: (517)377-0169
�r j c H 1 BUILDING SAFETY AND CODE COMPLIANCE OFFICE
David C. Hollister,Mayor
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY OF LANSING
DEMOLITION BOARD
Held at 316 N. Capitol Ave. at 7:00 pm
October 26, 2000
The October 2000 meeting of the City of Lansing Demolition Board was called to order at 7:00 p.m.
by Gloria Jones. The following members were in attendance: Gloria Jones & Robert Cochran
Members absent: Mark Hiaeshutter
Staff Present: Eleanor K. Love & Teresa De Rose
Public Present: John Person & Debra K. Baker
Bob Cochran asked for the approval of the 9-28-00 minutes. Gloria Jones made a motion to
approve the minutes. Motion seconded by Bob Cochran. Motion carried.
Old Business: Eleanor Love presented Bob Cochran with a city pin. Mayors' office will also send
letter confirming appointment to Demolition Board. 117 W Oakland has been boarded up from a
recent fire and Eleanor Love notified the board that the owner recently obtained a demolition
permit. This property was inquired about last month.
New Business: The 2001 dates for demolition board meetings were reviewed. Hearing Officer
Cochran made a motion to approve 2001 date. Motion seconded by Hearing Officer Gloria Jones.
Mr. Cochran inquired on status of last month properties on Averill and Mifflin. Nothing has
transpired on either property. Bob Cochran inquired about 420 N Martin Luther King; Eleanor Love
stated that this is almost complete. The five properties from last month have been approved by
City Council, and given 60 days to initiate final demolition steps.
Case No.: Address:
2000-010&011 131 & 133, 135 & 137 S Leslie
SEV $30,700; repair estimate $40,000-$46,000 SEV$31,000; repair estimate $40,000-$50,000
Owner John Person (J&E Investment) indicated he bought property from Fochtmen Venture
Management. Owner had planning to repair, but other issues intervened. Kids have been
breaking into the dwelling, so an orange snow fence was put up. Both dwellings have some
historical significance. Eleanor Love contacted Mr. Dave Muylle regarding purchase of these
dwellings. He has renovated a similar style home and remodeled it very nicely. Hearing Officer
Bob Cochran solicited recommendations from Eleanor Love on what action could be taken. It was
decided to table for 90 days, and Hearing Officer Gloria Jones agreed.
2000-08 & 2000-09 415 Whiteley Ct& 409 Beech
Whiteley Ct SEV $12,600, estimate to repair$22,500. Beech St SE. `$2,826, estimate to repair
$15,700. Notice was given to all interested parties. Maurice & Lynn Green own parcel containing
both of these properties. Beech St had originally been used as a store in the early 1900's. Most
recently, it has been used for storage by Curtis Drug Store. Mr. Green would like to demolish
Beech St on his own (currently indicates that he doesn't have funds), and Whiteley Ct next July.
Curtis Drug Store has closed,and subsequently no income to Mr. Green. Work has been delayed,
due to his wife's health. Hearing Officer Robert Cochran upon determining the unsafe nature
of the buildings, ordered structures demolished on or before February 1, 2001 if not made
safe or demolished by the current owner.
1999-22 218 S Mifflin
SEV $15,600, 1998 estimate to repair $33,220. Notice was given to all interested parties. The
City of Lansing Development Office has no interest in pursuing the loan of$780.00 left unpaid from
1984. Hearing Officer Gloria Jones upon determining the unsafe nature of the building,
ordered to make safe, or be demolished by October 31st, 2000 if not made safe.
2000-06 3310 Averill
SEV$24,700, estimate to repair$68,000. Notice to all interested parties was given. However, the
owner did not respond to the Postal Service attempt to deliver three times before it became
"unclaimed". There is major damage by fire in 1999 resulting in personal injury. Insurance
company still hasn't settled. Hearing Officer Robert Cochran after determining the unsafe
nature of the building, ordered structure to be demolished after October 31,2000 if not made
safe.
Other Business: Board Member Cochran has never received an appointment letter from the City
administration indicating his status as Board Member. It is also his wish to have a city pin. Mr.
Cochran is also concerned as to his personal liability under errors and omission, by indicating that
he is certifying structures to be dangerous. Mrs. Love reaffirmed his coverage as a representative
of the city.
Eleanor Love is going to check the status on the boarded up dwelling on Oakland, between Capitol
&Washington, at Robert Cochran's request.
General discussion about revising codes, which have not been changed since 1998. Staff has
proposed entire revision to housing code with expanding definitions, using the International
Property Maintenance Code as the basic document.
Public Comment: None
At 9:00 P.M., Bob Cochran moved to adjourn. Motion seconded by Gloria Jones. Motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Eleanor K. Love
Secretary Draft date: 10-3-00
Approved date/�i�/�(�
cc: Mayors Office Board Secretary
City Clerk's Office Building Safety Office Staff Representatives
Demolition folders of Unsafe Properties Under Discussion
Owners/Equitable Interested Parties of Unsafe Properties Under Discussion
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2000-004 1013 Leslie
SEV $3,900; repair estimate $25,650 Deborah Baker, owners granddaughter, had started repairs
in 1999. Some of the owners' children had removed cupboards, etc., when moving owner out of
the house. Trash has continually been dumped into the back yard by neighbors. Ms. Baker would
like to take over property in her name and move grandmother back in when repaired. Board
recommended contacting Legal Aid of Mi for assistance, so the debt wouldn't fall on Ms. Baker. 60
+ Law Clinic could also be contacted on behalf of owner Virginia Booth for legal assistance.
Historic Planner indicated that the dwelling be rehabilitated if economically feasible. Hearing
Officer Gloria Jones recommended the property be tabled for six months.
1998-22 612 Isbell
SEV$14,900; repair estimate in 1998 $17,500 Interested parties, Raymond Whitford & Karen
Welford have not been located to send certified notice. Hearing Officer Cochran recommends
make safe or demolish, November 30, 2000.
1999-011 1030 Regent
SEV$9,800; repair estimate in 1999 $26,400 Dorothy Mathews is listed owner with John H
Matthews Jr. Ms. Mathews is deceased, and John Jr. has not been located. Hearing Officer
Jones recommends make safe or demolish, November 30, 2000.
2000-05 1103 Persons Ct
SEV $10,600; repair estimate $15,800 Owner Mr. Lawrence Kudla failed to pick up his certified
letter. Hearing Officer Cochran recommends make safe or demolish, November 30, 2000.
1997-01 . 1425 Bailey
SEV$13,500;repair estimate $15,500 Interested party, Michael E Wright has not been located.
Water service was shut off in 1992, and electric in 1997. Hearing Officer Jones recommends
make safe or demolish, November 30, 2000.
Other Business:
Public Comment:
At 8:20pm, Mr. Cochran moved to adjourn. Motion seconded by Gloria Jones. Motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Eleanor K. Love
Secretary Draft date: 11-6-00
Approved date: 2.I1..0►
cc: Mayors Office Board Secretary
City Clerk's Office Building Safety Office Staff Representatives
Demolition folders of Unsafe Properties Under Discussion
Owners/Equitable Interested Parties of Unsafe Properties Under Discussion
Public file- Original
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND
NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT
316 N.Capitol Avenue,Suites C-1 &C-2 • Lansing MI 48933-1238
(517)483-4355.FAX: (517)377-0169
I c H i G BUILDING SAFETY AND CODE COMPLIANCE OFFICE
David C. Hollister, Mayor
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY OF LANSING
DEMOLITION BOARD
Held at 316 N. Capitol Ave. at 7:00 pm
October 26, 2000 c-1
The October 2000 meeting of the City of Lansing Demolition Board was called to order at 7:00 p.m.
by Gloria Jones. The following members were in attendance: Gloria Jones & Robert Cochran
Members absent: Mark Hiaeshutter
Staff Present: Eleanor K. Love & Teresa De Rose
Public Present: John Person & Debra K. Baker
Bob Cochran asked for the approval of the 9-28-00 minutes. Gloria Jones made a motion to
approve the minutes. Motion seconded by Bob Cochran. Motion carried.
Old Business: Eleanor Love presented Bob Cochran with a city pin. Mayors' office will also send
letter confirming appointment to Demolition Board, 117 W Oakland has been boarded up from a
recent fire and Eleanor Love notified the board that the owner recently obtained a demolition
permit. This property was inquired about last month.
New Business: The 2001 dates for demolition board meetings were reviewed. Hearing Officer
Cochran made a motion to approve 2001 date. Motion seconded by Hearing Officer Gloria Jones.
Mr. Cochran inquired on status of last month properties on Averill and Mifflin. Nothing has
transpired on either property. Bob Cochran inquired about 420 N Martin Luther King; Eleanor Love
stated that this is almost complete. The five properties from last month have been approved by
City Council, and given 60 days to initiate final demolition steps.
Case No.: Address:
2000-010&011 131 & 133, 135 & 137 S Leslie
SEV$30,700; repair estimate $40,000-$46,000 SEV $31,000; repair estimate $40,000-$50,000
Owner John Person (J&E Investment) indicated he bought property from Fochtmen Venture
Management. Owner had planning to repair, but other issues intervened. Kids have been
breaking into the dwelling, so an orange snow fence was put up. Both dwellings have some
historical significance. Eleanor Love contacted Mr. Dave Muylle regarding purchase of these
dwellings. He has renovated a similar style home and remodeled it very nicely. Hearing Officer
Bob Cochran solicited recommendations from Eleanor Love on what action could be taken. It was
decided to table for 90 days, and Hearing Officer Gloria Jones agreed.
2000-004 1013 Leslie
SEV$3,900; repair estimate $25,650 Deborah Baker, owners granddaughter, had started repairs
in 1999. Some of the owners' children had removed cupboards, etc., when moving owner out of
the house. Trash has continually been dumped into the back yard by neighbors. Ms. Baker would
like to take over property in her name and move grandmother back in when repaired. Board
recommended contacting Legal Aid of Mi for assistance, so the debt wouldn't fall on Ms. Baker. 60
+ Law Clinic could also be contacted on behalf of owner Virginia Booth for legal assistance.
Historic Planner indicated that the dwelling be rehabilitated if economically feasible. Hearing
Officer Gloria Jones recommended the property be tabled for six months.
1998-22 612 Isbell
SEV $14,900; repair estimate in 1998 $17,500 Interested parties, Raymond Whitford & Karen
Welford have not been located to send certified notice. Hearing Officer Cochran recommends
make safe or demolish, November 30, 2000.
1999-011 1030 Regent
SEV $9,800; repair estimate in 1999 $26,400 Dorothy Mathews is listed owner with John H
Matthews Jr. Ms. Mathews is deceased, and John Jr. has not been located. Hearing Officer
Jones recommends make safe or demolish, November 30, 2000.
2000-05 1103 Persons Ct
SEV $10,600; repair estimate $15,800 Owner Mr. Lawrence Kudla failed to pick up his certified
letter. Hearing Officer Cochran recommends make safe or demolish, November 30, 2000.
1997-01 . 1425 Bailey
SEV$13,500;repair estimate $15,500 Interested party, Michael E Wright has not been located.
Water service was shut off in 1992, and electric in 1997. Hearing Officer Jones recommends
make safe or demolish, November 30, 2000.
Other Business:
Public Comment:
At 8:20pm, Mr. Cochran moved to adjourn. Motion seconded by Gloria Jones. Motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Eleanor K. Love
Secretary Draft date: 11-6-00
Approved date:
cc: or's Office Board Secretary
ity Clerk's Office Building Safety Office Staff Representatives
Demolition folders of Unsafe Properties Under Discussion
Owners/Equitable Interested Parties of Unsafe Properties Under Discussion
Public file-Original
I
y�N S r `�'c GL:-PARTMENT OF P:. AN NING AND
NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT
316 N.Capitol Avenue,Suites C-1 &C-2 • Lansing MI 48933.1238
fj (517)483-4355•FAX: (517)377.0169
BUILDING SAFETY AND CODE COMPLIANCE OFFICE
David C. Hollister, Mayor
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY OF LANSING
DEMOLITION BOARD
Held at 316 N. Capitol Ave. at 7:00 pm
SEPTEMBER 28, 2000
The September 2000 meeting of the City of Lansing Demolition Board was called to
rder at
7:20p.m. by Gloria Jones. The following members were in attendance: Gloria Jones, Robert
Cochran
Members absent: Mark Hiaeshutter cr7
Staff Present: Eleanor Love, Teresa De Rose
Public Present: Lottie Vermett & her son Richard, Eddie & Barbara King, Maurice Green
Gloria Jones asked for the approval of the August 24, 2000 minutes. Gloria Jones made a motion
to approve the minutes. Motion seconded by Robert Cochran. Motion carried.
Old Business: None
New Business:
Case No.: Address:
1998-04 3234 Young
SEV$16,600, 1998 estimate to repair$22,500. Notice was given to all interested parties. Listed
taxpayer is Linda Houseman, who remains unknown. Mrs. Lottie Vermett (who purchased property
from the bank in 1999) is in the process of repairing structure, work slowed due to her husbands
death in June of 1999. Structure suffered fire damage in 1997. Son Richard is a builder and will
assist in repairs. Intent is to have Woodsman Plumbing, and Custom Electric contracted for
repairs. Hearing Officer Gloria Jones upon determining that the building was unsafe, has
ordered building to be made safe by the current owner or demolished by April 30, 2001.
Code Compliance officer will re-inspect 30 days prior.
2000-07 222 Hill
SEV$6,100, estimate to repair$22,3000. Notice was given to all interested parties. Barbara &
Eddie King, and Rex Menzer are listed taxpayers. Structure suffered fire damage in 1999. Randy
& Elizabeth Ebright sold home to Rex Menzer, who never filed the quit claim deed with the Record
of Deeds. Menzer has since sold to King's, and both parties are currently listed as taxpayers.
Barbara & Eddie King have paid taxes for approximately five years, even though they didn't sign
paper work making them the recorded taxpayer. All paperwork that has transpired regarding the
sale of the house was lost due to the fire in the structure. Considering the issues, staff sends all
communication to each interested party. Hearing Officer Robert Cochran upon determining the
building to be unsafe, has ordered building to be demolished on or before February 1, 2001
if not made safe by the owner.
y� Si DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND
,. NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT
316 N.Capitol Avenue,Suites C-1 &C-2 • Lansing MI 48933-1238
(517)483-4355•FAX: (517)377-0169
I C H 1 G BUILDING SAFETY AND CODE COMPLIANCE OFFICE
David C. Hollister, Mayor
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY OF LANSING
DEMOLITION BOARD --.
Held at 316 N. Capitol Ave. at 7:00 pm
SEPTEMBER 28, 2000
The September 2000 meeting of the City of Lansing Demolition Board was called-to order at
7:20p.m. by Gloria Jones. The following members were in attendance: Gloria Jones, Robert
Cochran
Members absent: Mark Hiaeshutter
Staff Present: Eleanor Love, Teresa De Rose
Public Present: Lottie Vermett & her son Richard, Eddie & Barbara King, Maurice Green
Gloria Jones asked for the approval of the August 24, 2000 minutes. Gloria Jones made a motion
to approve the minutes. Motion seconded by Robert Cochran. Motion carried.
Old Business: None
New Business:
Case No.: Address:
1998-04 3234 Young
SEV$16,600, 1998 estimate to repair $22,500. Notice was given to all interested parties. Listed
taxpayer is Linda Houseman, who remains unknown. Mrs. Lottie Vermett (who purchased property
from the bank in 1999) is in the process of repairing structure, work slowed due to her husbands
death in June of 1999. Structure suffered fire damage in 1997. Son Richard is a builder and will
assist in repairs. Intent is to have Woodsman Plumbing, and Custom Electric contracted for
repairs. Hearing Officer Gloria Jones upon determining that the building was unsafe, has
ordered building to be made safe by the current owner or demolished by April 30, 2001.
Code Compliance officer will re-inspect 30 days prior.
2000-07 222 Hill
SEV$6,100, estimate to repair $22,3000. Notice was given to all interested parties. Barbara &
Eddie King, and Rex Menzer are listed taxpayers. Structure suffered fire damage in 1999. Randy
& Elizabeth Ebright sold home to Rex Menzer, who never filed the quit claim deed with the Record
of Deeds. Menzer has since sold to King's, and both parties are currently listed as taxpayers.
Barbara & Eddie King have paid taxes for approximately five years, even though they didn't sign
paper work making them the recorded taxpayer. All paperwork that has transpired regarding the
sale of the house was lost due to the fire in the structure. Considering the issues, staff sends all
communication to each interested party. Hearing Officer Robert Cochran upon determining the
building to be unsafe, has ordered building to be demolished on or before February 1, 2001
if not made safe by the owner.
2000-08 & 2000-09 415 Whiteley Ct & 409 Beech
Whiteley Ct SEV $12,600, estimate to repair $22,500. Beech St SEV $2,826, estimate to repair
$15,700. Notice was given to all interested parties. Maurice & Lynn Green own parcel containing
both of these properties. Beech St had originally been used as a store in the early 1900's. Most
recently, it has been used for storage by Curtis Drug Store. Mr. Green would like to demolish
Beech St on his own (currently indicates that he doesn't have funds), and Whiteley Ct next July.
Curtis Drug Store has closed, and subsequently no income to Mr. Green. Work has been delayed,
due to his wife's health. Hearing Officer Robert Cochran upon determining the unsafe nature
of the buildings, ordered structures demolished on or before February 1, 2001 if not made
safe or demolished by the current owner.
1999-22 218 S Mifflin
SEV$15,600, 1998 estimate to repair$33,220. Notice was given to all interested parties. The
City of Lansing Development Office has no interest in pursuing the loan of$780.00 left unpaid from
1984. Hearing Officer Gloria Jones upon determining the unsafe nature of the building,
ordered to make safe, or be demolished by October 31st, 2000 if not made safe.
2000-06 3310 Averill
SEV$24,700, estimate to repair $68,000. Notice to all interested parties was given. However, the
owner did not respond to the Postal Service attempt to deliver three times before it became
"unclaimed". There is major damage by fire in 1999 resulting in personal injury. Insurance
company still hasn't settled. Hearing Officer Robert Cochran after determining the unsafe
nature of the building, ordered structure to be demolished after October 31,2000 if not made
safe.
Other Business: Board Member Cochran has never received an appointment letter from the City
administration indicating his status as Board Member. It is also his wish to have a city pin. Mr.
Cochran is also concerned as to his personal liability under errors and omission, by indicating that
he is certifying structures to be dangerous. Mrs. Love reaffirmed his coverage as a representative
of the city.
Eleanor Love is going to check the status on the boarded up dwelling on Oakland, between Capitol
&Washington, at Robert Cochran's request.
General discussion about revising codes, which have not been changed since 1998. Staff has
proposed entire revision to housing code with expanding definitions, using the International
Property Maintenance Code as the basic document.
Public Comment: None
At 9:00 P.M., Bob Cochran moved to adjourn. Motion seconded by Gloria Jones. Motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
&4� -"=n-
Eleanor K. Love
Secretary Draft date: 10-3-00
Approved date:
cc: ayor's Office Board Secretary
City Clerk's Office Building Safety Office Staff Representatives
Demolition folders of Unsafe Properties Under Discussion
Owners/Equitable Interested Parties of Unsafe Properties Under Discussion
Public file - Original
S I N� L`PARTMENT OF PLANNING AND
NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT
316 N.Capitol Avenue,Suites C-1 &C-2 • Lansing MI 48933-1238
(517)483-4355•FAX: (517)377-0169
i
t c H 1 G BUILDING SAFETY AND CODE COMPLIANCE OFFICE
David C. Hollister, Mayor
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY OF LANSING
DEMOLITION BOARD ;- =�
�
Held at 316 N. Capitol Ave. at 7:00 pm
August 24, 2000
cn
The August 2000 meeting of the City of Lansing Demolition Board was called to order-at 7:10 p.m.
by Gloria Jones. The following members were in attendance: Gloria Jones & Mark Hiaeshutter
Members absent: Robert Cochran
Staff Present: Eleanor Love, Teresa De Rose
Public Present: George Warren, Patricia Oviedo, Sam Usman, Steve Lett, Rick Robbins
Gloria Jones made a motion to approve the July 27, 2000 minutes. Motion seconded by Mark
Hiaeshutter. Motion carried.
Old Business: None
New Business:
Case No.: D1999-009 Address: 811 Cawood
SEV is $10,800, cost of repairs is $20,000. Hearing Officer Gloria Jones reviewed, stated there is
nothing to make safe due the fire loss and ordered demolished by September 22, 2000 if not made
safe.
Case No.: D1998-001 Address: 414 Dorrance Place
SEV is $13,900, cost of repairs is $25,501. Hearing Officer Mark Hiaeshutter reviewed, ordered
demolished by September 22, 2000 if not made safe by the owner.
Case No.: D1998-008 Address: 807 Mahlon
SEV is $2,400, cost of repairs is $25,500. House as presently configured is less than the 20 x 20
foot minimum square foot regulation as a non-conforming dwelling. Maximum amount to be spent
on reconstruction is 35% of the value of the building. In this case, the maximum would be $840.00.
Hearing Officer Gloria Jones ordered demolished by September 22, 2000 if not made safe. Realtor
Rick Robbins representing owner who is out of town.
Case No.: D1999-002 Address: 1015 Clear
Property tabled for 60 days until October, owner Patricia Ovieda is working on repairs
Case No.: D1995-021 Address: 923 E Park Terrace
i
SEV is $11,400, cost of repairs is $11,100. Owner Sam Usman's property has gone before this
board in 1995, hasn't completed repairs. Hearing Officer Hiaeshutter ordered property demolished
on or before September 25, 2000 if not made safe.
Case No.: D1999-010-C Address: 3500 S Waverly
SEV is $69,900, cost of repairs is undetermined. Hearing Officer Gloria Jones wants property
tabled for 90 days. Currently on their third round of financing, structure was started in 1995. Kevin
Lovell, Lovell Contractors, submitted a letter stating that he would like steel from the property as
repayment. After clarification, Hearing Officer Gloria Jones would like to proceed with the order to
make safe, rather than table. The building will be demolished on or before Nov. 27, 2000 if no
progress has been made to make safe as ordered. Let the record show that the Building Safety
Office will send a letter that designates what will maintain the integrity of the structure, and that the
value of the repairs will be based on requirements outlines in the letter.
Case No.: D1998-014 Address: 133 S Magnolia
SEV is $11,700, cost of repairs is $16,810. Owner not in attendance, Hearing Officer Mark
Hiaeshutter ordered make safe or demolished by the owner, by September 22, 2000.
Other Business: None
Public Comment: None
At 9:05, Mark Hiaeshutter moved to adjourn. Motion seconded by Gloria Jones. Motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Eleanor K. Love
Secretary
Draft date: 9-8-00
Approved date:
cc: Mayor's Office Board Secretary
-City Clerk's Office Building Safety Office Staff Representatives
Demolition folders of Unsafe Properties Under Discussion
Owners/Equitable Interested Parties of Unsafe Properties Under Discussion
Public file-Original
S I �G DEPARTMENT OF PL-ANNING AND
NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT
316 N.Capitol Avenue,Suites C-1 &C-2 • Lansing MI 48933-1238
(517)483-4355.FAX: (517)377-0169
I C H I BUILDING SAFETY AND CODE COMPLIANCE OFFICE
David C. Hollister, Mayor
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY OF LANSING
DEMOLITION BOARD
Held at 316 N. Capitol Ave. at 7:00 pm r
August 24, 2000
r
� +Y
The August 2000 meeting of the City of Lansing Demolition Board was called to order at 7:10 p.m.
by Gloria Jones. The following members were in attendance: Gloria Jones & Mark Hiaeshutter
Members absent: Robert Cochran
Staff Present: Eleanor Love, Teresa De Rose
Public Present: George Warren, Patricia Oviedo, Sam Usman, Steve Lett, Rick Robbins
Gloria Jones made a motion to approve the July 27, 2000 minutes. Motion seconded by Mark
Hiaeshutter. Motion carried.
Old Business: None
New Business:
Case No.: D1999-009 Address: 811 Cawood
SEV is $10,800, cost of repairs is $20,000. Hearing Officer Gloria Jones reviewed, stated there is
nothing to make safe due the fire loss and ordered demolished by September 22, 2000 if not made
safe.
Case No.: D1998-001 Address: 414 Dorrance Place
SEV is $13,900, cost of repairs is $25,501. Hearing Officer Mark Hiaeshutter reviewed, ordered
demolished by September 22, 2000 if not made safe by the owner.
Case No.: D1998-008 Address: 807 Mahlon
SEV is $2,400, cost of repairs is $25,500. House as presently configured is less than the 20 x 20
foot minimum square foot regulation as a non-conforming dwelling. Maximum amount to be spent
on reconstruction is 35% of the value of the building. In this case, the maximum would be $840.00.
Hearing Officer Gloria Jones ordered demolished by September 22, 2000 if not made safe. Realtor
Rick Robbins representing owner who is out of town.
Case No.: D1999-002
Address: 1015 Clear
Property tabled for 60 days until October, owner Patricia Ovieda is working on repairs
Case No.: D1995-021 Address: 923 E Park Terrace
SEV is $11,400, cost of repairs is $11,100. Owner Sam Usman's property has gone before this
board in 1995, hasn't completed repairs. Hearing Officer Hiaeshutter ordered property demolished
on or before September 25, 2000 if not made safe.
Case No.: D1999-010-C Address: 3500 S Waverly
SEV is $69,900, cost of repairs is undetermined. Hearing Officer Gloria Jones wants property
tabled for 90 days. Currently on their third round of financing, structure was started in 1995. Kevin
Lovell, Lovell Contractors, submitted a letter stating that he would like steel from the property as
repayment. After clarification, Hearing Officer Gloria Jones would like to proceed with the order to
make safe, rather than table. The building will be demolished on or before Nov. 27, 2000 if no
progress has been made to make safe as ordered. Let the record show that the Building Safety
Office will send a letter that designates what will maintain the integrity of the structure, and that the
value of the repairs will be based on requirements outlines in the letter.
Case No.: D1998-014 Address: 133 S Magnolia
SEV is $11,700, cost of repairs is $16,810. Owner not in attendance, Hearing Officer Mark
Hiaeshutter ordered make safe or demolished by the owner, by September 22, 2000.
Other Business: None
Public Comment: None
At 9:05, Mark Hiaeshutter moved to adjourn. Motion seconded by Gloria Jones. Motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
C y��
Eleanor K. Love
Secretary
Draft date: 9-8-00
Approved date:
cc: Mayor's Office
City Clerk's Office Board Secretary
Demolition folders of Unsafe Properties Under Di s ulssion Safetyding Office Staff Representatives
Owners/Equitable Interested Parties of Unsafe Properties Under Discussion
Public file -Original
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DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND
NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT
316 N.Capitol Avenue,Suites C-1 &C-2 - Lansing MI 48933-1238
(517)483-4355-FAX: (517)377-0169
BUILDING SAFETY AND CODE COMPLIANCE OFFICE
David C. Hollister, Mayor
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY OF LANSING t?
DEMOLITION BOARD
Held at 316 N. Capitol Ave. at 2:00 pm CIO
-:
July 27, 2000
c_ CO
The July 27, 2000 meeting of the City of Lansing Demolition Board was called to order at 7:20p.m.
The following members were in attendance: Robert Cochran and Gloria Jones
Members absent: Mark Hiaeshutter
Staff Present: Eleanor K. Love, Teresa De Rose
Public Present: Roger Merrill, Bob Wielenga, Mary Christian & Greg Cole, Bonnie Laux& Dennis
Beavers, Sheila Verway, Lyle Kissee, Steve Gass, John T. Greene, Antonia Miernik, Ruth Hallman,
Tim Strasz.
Old Business: none
New Business:
Case No.: D1998-016 Address: 1804 Herbert
Hearing held in February 1999, deemed unsafe, but no action taken. SEV $22,600 at that time,
repairs $41,000 and vacant for 4 years. Currently the property is being represented by Bob
Wielenga from Project Teamwork. 1999 during foreclosure the property was purchased from the
bank. Stated he recently has approval for financing and been in negotiations with the Greater
Lansing Housing Commission for renovation and purchase by a first time homebuyer. Has buy/sell
agreement signed this morning. Antonia Miernik, board member for the Greater Lansing Housing
Commission, confirmed approval for financing. Hearing Officer Cochran suggests to table this
property, Eleanor Love suggests moving forward with the Order to Make Safe with the
understanding that a demolition hearing before City Council will be scheduled if repairs are not
completed in a timely manner. Hearing Officer Cochran concurred. Work will start by September
151h, 2000 and should be completed by January 31,2001. Ferris Development Corporation will be
making the building safe.
Case No.: D1998-018 Address: 420 N Martin Luther King
Current SEV is $11,400 and estimated repairs in 1998 $17,000. Owner Bonnie Laux and her friend
Dennis Beavers represent this property and currently have corrected some of the violations.
Inspectors have approved electrical repairs, and have corrected other problems previously cited
except for the plumbing and residing of current asbestos siding. Neighbors would like to see the
four lots (two vacant, 420 & 424 N MLK) taken by the Greater Lansing Housing Coalition and
redone with three homes of new construction, set back from the street. Owner intends to complete
the repairs and have pected by October 30, 2000 as mand A Gloria Jones and by the Order
to Make Safe. Hearing Officer Cochran spoke as a neighbor and recommended a 90 day time
frame. Board Member Jones concurred.
Case No.: D1998-019 Address 424 N Martin Luther King
Current SEV is $13,000 and repairs exceed $15,000. The listed owner Stephen March has
apparently moved back to England. Hearing Officer Gloria Jones has moved to order the house be
demolished by October 31, 2000. General discussion from local residents would like to see this
property demolished. It is anticipated that this property will have a public hearing before City
Council on August 28, 2000.
Case No.: D2000-007 Address 1216 Climax
Listed taxpayer by Assessors Office is RW Investments. Current SEV $16,000 and estimate of
repairs is $31,500. Deed shows owner as Mary Christian Cole & husband Greg Cole. They
indicate that they are trying to renovate the home that suffered fire damage. Ms. Cole registered
land contract at Ingham County late April to clarify ownership. Had been buying house on land
contract from RW Investments before the fire. No permits had been pulled because of dispute of
ownership. The owners have applied for funds to rehabilitate the structure through the City of
Lansing. General concerns from neighbors in attendance relating to incidents of vagrants
occupying structure. Owner has been cleaning and made purchases to place in house. States
that the damage isn't noticeable from the outside, unless you look through the window on the
porch. Order to Make Safe states building is to be made safe by November 30, 2000 or be
demolished by January 30, 2001.
Other Business: Ms. Love discussed the cases scheduled for hearing at the next meeting August
24, 2000.
Public Comment:
At 9:15pm Mr. Cochran moved to adjourn. Motion seconded by Ms. Jones. Motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Eleanor K. Love
Secretary Draft date: 8-21-00
Approved date: FaV-()L,
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" DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND
NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT
316 N.Capitol Avenue,Suites C-1 &C-2 • Lansing MI 48933-1238
(517)483-4355.FAX: (517)377-0169
G BUILDING SAFETY AND CODE COMPLIANCE OFFICE
David C. Hollister, Mayor
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY OF LANSING
DEMOLITION BOARD
Held at 316 N. Capitol Ave. at 2:00 pm
July 27, 2000
The July 27, 2000 meeting of the City of Lansing Demolition Board was called to order at 7:20p.m.
The following members were in attendance: Robert Cochran and Gloria Jones
Members absent: Mark Hiaeshutter
Staff Present: Eleanor K. Love, Teresa De Rose
Public Present: Roger Merrill, Bob Wielenga, Mary Christian & Greg Cole, Bonnie Laux & Dennis
Beavers, Sheila Verway, Lyle Kissee, Steve Gass, John T. Greene, Antonia Miernik, Ruth Hallman,
Tim Strasz.
Old Business: none
New Business:
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Case No.: D1998-016 Address: 1804 Herbert - -�
Hearing held in February 1999, deemed unsafe, but no action taken. SEV $22,600 of that-'time,
repairs $41,000 and vacant for 4 years. Currently the property is being represented`by Bob
Wielenga from Project Teamwork. 1999 during foreclosure the property was purchased from the
bank. Stated he recently has approval for financing and been in negotiations with the Greater
Lansing Housing Commission for renovation and purchase by a first time homebuyer. Has buy/sell
agreement signed this morning. Antonia Miernik, board member for the Greater Lansing Housing
Commission, confirmed approval for financing. Hearing Officer Cochran suggests to table this
property, Eleanor Love suggests moving forward with the Order to Make Safe with the
understanding that a demolition hearing before City Council will be scheduled if repairs are not
completed in a timely manner. Hearing Officer Cochran concurred. Work will start by September
151h, 2000 and should be completed by January 31,2001. Ferris Development Corporation will be
making the building safe.
Case No.: D1998-018 Address: 420 N Martin Luther King
Current SEV is $11,400 and estimated repairs in 1998 $17,000. Owner Bonnie Laux and her friend
Dennis Beavers represent this property and currently have corrected some of the violations.
Inspectors have approved electrical repairs, and have corrected other problems previously cited
except for the plumbing and residing of current asbestos siding. Neighbors would like to see the
four lots (two vacant, 420 & 424 N MLK) taken by the Greater Lansing Housing Coalition and
redone with three homes of new construction, set back from the street. Owner intends to complete
the repairs and have i,.opected by October 30, 2000 as mand-_jd Gloria Jones and by the Order
to Make Safe. Hearing Officer Cochran spoke as a neighbor and recommended a 90 day time
frame. Board Member Jones concurred.
Case No.: D1998-019 Address 424 N Martin Luther King
Current SEV is $13,000 and repairs exceed $15,000. The listed owner Stephen March has
apparently moved back to England. Hearing Officer Gloria Jones has moved to order the house be
demolished by October 31, 2000. General discussion from local residents would like to see this
property demolished. It is anticipated that this property will have a public hearing before City
Council on August 28, 2000.
Case No.: D2000-007 Address 1216 Climax
Listed taxpayer by Assessors Office is RW Investments. Current SEV $16,000 and estimate of
repairs is $31,500. Deed shows owner as Mary Christian Cole & husband Greg Cole. They
indicate that they are trying to renovate the home that suffered fire damage. Ms. Cole registered
land contract at Ingham County late April to clarify ownership. Had been buying house on land
contract from RW Investments before the fire. No permits had been pulled because of dispute of
ownership. The owners have applied for funds to rehabilitate the structure through the City of
Lansing. General concerns from neighbors in attendance relating to incidents of vagrants
occupying structure. Owner has been cleaning and made purchases to place in house. States
that the damage isn't noticeable from the outside, unless you look through the window on the
porch. Order to Make Safe states building is to be made safe by November 30, 2000 or be
demolished by January 30, 2001.
Other Business: Ms. Love discussed the cases scheduled for hearing at the next meeting August
24, 2000.
Public Comment:
At 9:15pm Mr. Cochran moved to adjourn. Motion seconded by Ms. Jones. Motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Eleanor K. Love
Secretary Draft date: 8-21-00
Approved date:
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S I �G DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND
NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT
316 N.Capitol Avenue,Suites C-1 &C-2 . Lansing MI 48933-1238
(517)483-4355•FAX: (517)377-0169
arc H 1 BUILDING SAFETY AND CODE COMPLIANCE OFFICE
David C. Hollister, Mayor
Date: May 19, 2000
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To: City Clerk's Office
City Council Offices �?
City Hall (Randy White, Personnel)
Mayor's Office
From: Eleanor K Lov
RE:
DEMOLITION BOARD OF APPEALS
MEETING CANCELLATION NOTICE
The regularly scheduled Demolition Board of Appeals Meeting for Thursday,
May 25, 2000, has been cancelled.
The next regularly scheduled meeting will be Thursday, June 22, 2000, at
7:00 pm in the Conference Room at 316 N. Capitol Ave., Suite C-3, Lansing.
Michigan.
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Board Members (3)
Board Secretary
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G DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND
• NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT
316 N. Capitol Avenue,Suites C-1 &C-2 • Lansing MI 48933-1238
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BUILDING SAFETY AND CODE COMPLIANCE OFFICE
David C. Hollister,Mayor
Date: Febraury 14, 2000
To: City Clerk's Office
City Council Offices
City Hall (Randy White, Personnel), -
Mayor's Office �CJN
From: Peggy Gerber, Building Safety Secretary
RE:
DEMOLITION BOARD OF APPEALS .
MEETING CANCELLATION NOTICE
The regularly scheduled Demolition Board of Appeals Meeting for Thursday,
February 24, 2000, has been cancelled.
The next regularly scheduled meeting will be Thursday, March 23, 2000, at
7:00 pm in the Board Conference Room at 316 N. Capitol Ave. Suite C-1 .
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S r N� DEPARTME
NT OF PLANNING AND
NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT
316 N.Capitol Avenue,Suites C-1 &C-2 • Lansing MI 48933-1238
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(517)483-4355•FAX: (517)377-0169
BUILDING SAFETY AND CODE COMPLIANCE OFFICE
David C. Hollister,Mayor
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Date: January 26, 2000
To: City Clerk's Office r, �
City Council Offices
City Hall (Randy White, Personnel)
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From: Peggy Gerber, Building Saftery Secretary AL- � o
RE:
DEMOLITION BOARD OF APPEALS
MEETING CANCELLATION NOTICE
The regularly scheduled Demolition Board of Appeals Meeting for Thursday,
January 27, 2000, has been cancelled.
The next tentatively scheduled meeting will be Thursday, February 24, 2000,
at 7:00 pm in the Board Conference Room at 316 N. Capitol Ave. Suite C-1 .
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Building Safety Lobby
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