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Home My WebLink About2002 - Demolition Board Minutes S I NG DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT 316 N. Capitol Avenue,Suite C-2 • Lansing MI 48933-1238; (517)483-4361 .FAX: (517)377-0169 C H I G CODE COMPLIANCE OFFICE David C. Hollister, Mayor DRAFT OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY OF LANSING DEMOLITION BOARD Held at 316 N. Capitol Ave. at 7:00 pm, October 24, 2002 The October 2002 meeting of the City of Lansing Demolition Board was called to order at 7:03 p.m. by Eleanor Love. The following members were in attendance: Mark Hiaeshutter MEMBERS ABSENT: Gloria Jones; Robert Cochran STAFF PRESENT: Eleanor Love; Laura Davis PUBLIC PRESENT: Antonio Young; Robert Brooks; James Noble; Wayne Werner; Fred Drake; Mark Goodrich Eleanor Love asked for approval of the 8/22/02 and 9/26/02 minutes. Mark Hiaeshutter moved to approved 8/22/02 minutes as corrected and 9/26/02 minutes as written. Approved by consent. OLD ]BUSINESS.- Case No.: 2001-003 Address: 1600 Lansing Ms. Love updated the Board on this case. Mr. Young showed board video of progress on property. Demolitions Hearing Officer Mark Hiaeshutter ordered the property be tabled until April 24, 2003 in order to give the owner time to finalize and complete all repairs. Case No.: 2002-007 Address: 230 Horton St. Ms. Love updated the Board on this case. Mr. Noble, realtor representing the owner, updated the Board on the sale of this property. They have put the money in an escrow account that will be released when repairs are completed and lien is released. Demolitions Hearing Officer Mark Hiaeshutter ordered the property be tabled until April 24, 2003 in order to give the new owner time to make repairs. Case No.: 2000-004 Address: 210 W. Saginaw E. Love updated the Board on this case. Mr. Brooks stated that the floor joists have been replaced and have passed inspection. The roof repairs should start in approximately 1 week. Demolitions Hearing Officer Mark Hiaeshutter ordered the property be tabled until April 24, 2003 in order to give the owner time to finalize and complete all repairs. DEMOLITIONS BOARD MEETING MINUTES October 24 2002 PAGE 2 Case No.: 2002-004 Address: 625 W. Madison E. Love updated the Board on this case. Mr. Drake stated that he still does not have a clear title. He is working on windows, siding, insulation, drywall — should be done by the end of the year. Demolitions Hearing Officer Mark Hiaeshutter ordered the property be tabled until January 23, 2003 in order to give the owner time to finalize and complete all repairs. Case No.: 2001-020 Address: 1211 N. Capitol Ave. Ms. Love updated the Board on this case. Mr. Goodrich stated that the title issue was supposed to be taken care of today. He will start pulling permits and getting the rest of the work done by the end of the year. Demolitions Hearing Officer Mark Hiaeshutter ordered the property be tabled until March 27, 2003 in order to give the owner time to finalize and complete all repairs. Case No.: 2002-002 Address: 6228 Hilliard Ms. Love updated the Board on this case. She stated that work is being done, but permits have not been finalized yet. Demolitions Hearing Officer Mark Hiaeshutter ordered the property be tabled until December 5,2002 in order to give the owner time to get inspections done and permits finalized. Case No.: 2002-009 Address: 213 W. Barnes Ms. Love updated the Board on this case. No progress is being made. Demolitions Hearing Officer Mark Hiaeshutter ordered the property be made safe or demolished by November 23, 2002. NEW BUSINESS: It was requested to put Administrative Issues and time change on the 12/5/02 meeting agenda. OTHER BUSINESS: PUBLIC COMMENT: ADJOURNMENT: At 7:45 pm, Mark Hiaeshutter adjourned the meeting. Respectfully submitted, Eleanor K. Love Draft date: October 29, 2002 Secretary Approved date: Sent to Clerk's Office: cc: Mayor's Office City Clerk's Office City Council File SING DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT 316 N.Capitol Avenue,Suite C-2 • Lansing MI 48933-1238;(517)483-4361 •FAX: (517)377-0169 I C H i G 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, December 5, 2002 The December 2002 meeting of the City of Lansing Demolition Board was called to order at 7:03 p.m. by Eleanor Love. The following members were in attendance: Mark Hiaeshutter MEMBERS ABSENT: Gloria Jones; Robert Cochran STAFF PRESENT: Eleanor Love; Laura Davis PUBLIC PRESENT: Dan Hicks; Dick Peterson; John Vondrush; Joseph Miller; Carol Wood, John Makara Eleanor Love asked for approval of the 10/24/02 minutes. Mark Hiaeshutter moved to approved minutes as written. Approved by consent. OLD BUSINESS: Case No.: 2001-003 Address: 1600 Lansing Ms. Love updated the Board on this case. Mr. Young showed board video of progress on property. Demolitions Hearing Officer Mark Hiaeshutter ordered the property be tabled until April 24, 2003 in order to give the owner time to finalize and complete all repairs. Case No.: 1999-002 Address: 1015 Clear St. Ms. Love updated the Board on this case. Demolitions Hearing Officer Mark Hiaeshutter ordered the property be tabled until March 27, 2003 in order to give the owner time to make repairs. Case No.: 2002-006 Address: 412 W. Willow E. Love updated the Board on this case. Demolitions Hearing Officer Mark Hiaeshutter ordered the property be tabled until March 27, 2003 in order to give the owner time to finalize and complete all repairs. Case No.: 2002-002 Address: 6228 Hilliard E. Love updated the Board on this case. Demolitions Hearing Officer Mark Hiaeshutter ordered the property be tabled until January 23, 2003 in order to give the owner time to finalize and complete all repairs. DEMOLITIONS BOARD MEETING MINUTES December 5, 2002 PAGE 2 NEW BUSINESS: Case No.: 2002-016 Address: 325 W. Sheridan Rd. Ms. Love presented the case. She stated that the Taxpayer of Record is J & J Hardwoods Inc. According to the title work from Transnation Title, J & J Hardwoods Inc., and Donald & Janice Holbrook are all interested parties. The SEV on this property is $18,700. The building value is $17,200. The estimate of repairs is $18,500. The property has been vacant for more than 180 consecutive days. Demolitions Hearing Officer Mark Hiaeshutter ordered the property be tabled until March 27, 2003 in order to give the owner time to complete all repairs. Case No.: 2002-017 Address: 2208 N. Grand River Ave. Ms. Love presented the case. This property is a mixed use of commercial & residential. She stated that the Taxpayer of Record and interested party is Rick & Carole Anthony. The SEV on this property (for the residential structure) is $12,200. The building value is $12,200. The estimate of repairs is $17,000. The property has been vacant for more than 180 consecutive days. Demolitions Hearing Officer Mark Hiaeshutter ordered the property be tabled until January 23, 2003 in order to give the owner time to complete all repairs. Case No.: 2002-020 Address: 322 Westmoreland Ave. (garage only) Ms. Love presented the case. This is for the garage only. She stated that the Taxpayer of Record and the interested party is Contimortgage Corporation. The SEV on this garage is $2,187. The building value is $4,374. The estimate of repairs is $2,410. The property has been vacant for more than 180 consecutive days. This property is being foreclosed on and will be going back to the bank who intends to demolish the structure. Demolitions Hearing Officer Mark Hiaeshutter ordered the property be made safe or demolished by January 4, 2003. OTHER BUSINESS: Administrative Bylaws will be reviewed and discussed at the January 23, 2003 meeting along with exploring the possibility of a time change on the meetings. The 2003 Demolition Board Meeting Schedule was approved by Mark Hiaeshutter. PUBLIC COMMENT: ADJOURNMENT: At 8:10 pm, Mark Hiaeshutter adjourned the meeting. Respectfully submitted, z Eleanor K. Love Draft date: December 20, 2002 Secretary Approved date: January 23, 2003 Sent to Clerk's Office: January 24, 2003 cc: Mayor's Office City Clerk's Office City Council File S ING DEPArJMENT OF PLAW,4iNG AND NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT 316 N.Capitol Avenue, Suite C-2 • Lansing MI 48933-1238; (517)483-4361 •FAX: (517)377-0169 I c H t G 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 26, 2002 The September 2002 meeting of the City of Lansing Demolition Board was called to order at 7:10 p.m. by Eleanor Love. The following members were in attendance: Robert Cochran, Mark Hiaeshutter MEMBERS ABSENT: Gloria Jones STAFF PRESENT: Eleanor Love; Laura Davis PUBLIC PRESENT: Jim Noble; Ali Elbast; Joe Zande; Nathaniel Edwards; Wayne Werner; Teresa Spitzer; Rick Spitzer; Nicole Ames-Powell; Mark Goodrich Eleanor Love asked for approval of the 8/22/02 minutes. Robert Cochran, after reviewing minutes and finding errors, moved to correct minutes and review again at 10/24/02 meeting. Approved by consent. OLD BUSINESS: Case No.: 2002-007 Address: 230 Horton Ave. Ms. Love updated the Board on this case. Mr. Ali Elbast is in the process of purchasing the property in order to repair it and have family live in it. Also, Mr. Jim Noble is facilitating the sale and is representing both the buyer and seller. Discussion ensued regarding ways of handling the sale and title work due to the lien that the City put on the property when it went into the demolition process. Demolitions Hearing Officer Mark Hiaeshutter ordered the property be tabled until October 24, 2002 in order to give both parties time to get all paperwork and sale processed. Case No.: 2002-003 Address: 3621 Glenbrook Ms. Love updated the Board on this case. Mr. Joe Zande, representing Bank One, stated that the Guerreros would not be able to purchase the property. The paperwork was too difficult. Thus, Bank One wants to demolish the structure. Laura Davis provided him with a list of demolition contractors that the City of Lansing uses. Demolitions Hearing Officer Robert Cochran ordered the property be made safe or demolished by 10/24/02. Case No.: 2002-012C Address: 302 Mifflin E. Love updated the Board on this case. Mr. Nathaniel Edwards stated that they have found some funding in order to repair this property due to the fact that it is a historical property in the flood plain. However, they are requesting some time in order to fill out all the necessary paperwork to apply for this funding. DEMOLITIONS BOARD MEETING MINUTES September 26 2002 PAGE 2 Demolitions Hearing Officer Mark Hiaeshutter ordered the property be tabled until January 23, 2003 in order to give them ample time to obtain funding and begin repairs. Case No.: 2001-020 Address: 1211 N. Capitol Ave E. Love presented the case. Mark Goodrich stated that he has made all the repairs that he can without permits. He can't repair anything further. He stated that there is not a clean title on the property, but that the Barncards are taking care of the problem. He doesn't want to spend anymore money on the property until he has the title free and clear. Demolitions Hearing Officer Robert Cochran ordered the property be tabled until October 24, 2002. Case No.: 1998-011 Address: 418 W. Fairfield Ms. Love updated the Board on this case. Mrs. Nicole Ames-Powell also updated the Board on the progress that they have made. However, she has done most of the work herself and it has not gone as fast as they had originally planned. Demolitions Hearing Officer Mark Hiaeshutter ordered the property be tabled until March 27, 2003 in order to give the owners ample time to complete the demolition. Case No.: 2002-002 Address: 6228 Hilliard Ms. Love updated the Board on this case. Demolitions Hearing Officer Robert Cochran ordered the property be tabled until October 24, 2002. Case No.: 2002-008 Address: 531 Julia St. Ms. Love stated that this property was put on the agenda in error. A decision was made at the last Board meeting already. Case No.: 2002-005 Address: 1231 N Washington Ave. Ms. Love stated that this property was put on the agenda in error. A decision was made at the last Board meeting already. Case No.: 2002-010 Address: 905 N. Sycamore Ms. Love stated that this property was put on the agenda in error. A decision was made at the last Board meeting already. Case No.: 2002-013 Address: 546 Samantha St. Ms. Love stated that this property was put on the agenda in error. A decision was made at the last Board meeting already. NEW BUSINESS_ Case No.: 2002-014 Address: 3108 Reo Rd. E. Love presented the case. She stated that the listed taxpayer is Tapera Chiwocha and is the only interested party. The SEV is $12,500. The land is $3,500. The building value is $9,000. The estimate of repairs is $49,000. The house has been vacant for more than 180 consecutive days. Demolitions Hearing Officer Robert Cochran ordered the property be made safe or demolished by 10/24102. DEMOLITIONS BOARD MEETING MINUTES September 26, 2002 PAGE 3 Case No.: 2002-015 Address: 4905 Sidney St. E. Love presented the case. She stated that the listed taxpayer is Michael Schmidt and is the only interested party. The SEV is $13,900. The land is $4,700. The building value is$9,100. The estimate of repairs is $23,580. The house has been vacant for more than 180 consecutive days. Demolitions Hearing Officer Mark Hiaeshutter ordered the property be made safe or demolished by 10/24/02. OTHER BUSINESS: PUBLIC COMMENT: ADJOURNMENT: At 8:25 pm, Robert Cochran adjourned the meeting. Respectfully submitted, Eleanor K. Love Draft date: October 1, 2002 Secretary Approved date: October 24, 2002 Sent to Clerk's Office: October 28, 2002 cc: Mayor's Office City Clerk's Office City Council File S I N� DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT 316 N.Capitol Avenue,Suite C-2 • Lansing MI 48933-1238;(517)483-4361 •FAX: (517)377-0169 I C H I CODE COMPLIANCE OFFICE David C. Hollister, Mayor DRAFT OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY OF LANSING DEMOLITION BOARD Held at 316 N. Capitol Ave. at 7:00 pm, September 26, 2002 The September 2002 meeting of the City of Lansing Demolition Board was called to order at 7:10 p.m. by Eleanor Love. The following members were in attendance: Robert Cochran, Mark Hiaeshutter MEMBERS ABSENT: Gloria Jones STAFF PRESENT: Eleanor Love; Laura Davis PUBLIC PRESENT: Jim Noble; Ali Elbast; Joe Zande; Nathaniel Edwards;Wayne Werner; Teresa Spitzer; Rick Spitzer; Nicole Ames-Powell; Mark Goodrich Eleanor Love asked for approval of the 8/22/02 minutes. Robert Cochran, after reviewing minutes and finding errors, moved to correct minutes and review again at 10/24/02 meeting. Approved by consent. OLD BUSINESS: Case No.: 2002-007 Address: 230 Horton Ave. Ms. Love updated the Board on this case. Mr. Ali Elbast is in the process of purchasing the property in order to repair it and have family live in it. Also, Mr. Jim Noble is facilitating the sale and is representing both the buyer and seller. Discussion ensued regarding ways of handling the sale and title work due to the lien that the City put on the property when it went into the demolition process. Demolitions Hearing Officer Mark Hiaeshutter ordered the property be tabled until October 24, 2002 in order to give both parties time to get all paperwork and sale processed. Case No.: 2002-003 Address: 3621 Glenbrook Ms. Love updated the Board on this case. Mr. Joe Zande, representing Bank One, stated that the Guerreros would not be able to purchase the property. The paperwork was too difficult. Thus, Bank One wants to demolish the structure. Laura Davis provided him with a list of demolition contractors that the City of Lansing uses. Demolitions Hearing Officer Robert Cochran ordered the property be made safe or demolished by 10/24/02. Case No.: 2002-012C Address: 302 Mifflin E. Love updated the Board on this case. Mr. Nathaniel Edwards stated that they have found some funding in order to repair this property due to the fact that it is a historical property in the flood plain. However, they are requesting some time in order to fill out all the necessary paperwork to apply for this funding. DEMOLITIONS BOARD MEL nIG MINUTES SeptemL_. 26 2002 PAGE 2 Demolitions Hearing Officer Mark Hiaeshutter ordered the property be tabled until January 23, 2003 in order to give them ample time to obtain funding and begin repairs. Case No.: 2001-020 Address: 1211 N. Capitol Ave E. Love presented the case. Mark Goodrich stated that he has made all the repairs that he can without permits. He can't repair anything further. He stated that there is not a clean title on the property, but that the Barncards are taking care of the problem. He doesn't want to spend anymore money on the property until he has the title free and clear. Demolitions Hearing Officer Robert Cochran ordered the property be tabled until October 26, 2002. Case No.: 1998-011 Address: 418 W. Fairfield Ms. Love updated the Board on this case. Mrs. Nicole Ames-Powell also updated the Board on the progress that they have made. However, she has done most of the work herself and it has not gone as fast as they had originally planned. Demolitions Hearing Officer Mark Hiaeshutter ordered the property be tabled until March 27, 2003 in order to give the owners ample time to complete the demolition. Case No.: 2002-002 Address: 6228 Hilliard Ms. Love updated the Board on this case. - Demolitions Hearing Officer Robert Cochran ordered the property be tabled until October 24, 2002. Case No.: 2002-008 Address: 531 Julia St. Ms. Love stated that this property was put on the agenda in error. A decision was made at the last Board meeting already. Case No.: 2002-005 Address: 1231 N Washington Ave. Ms. Love stated that this property was put on the agenda in error. A decision was made at the last Board meeting already. Case No.: 2002-010 Address: 905 N. Sycamore Ms. Love stated that this property was put on the agenda in error. A decision was made at the last Board meeting already. Case No.: 2002-013 Address: 546 Samantha St. Ms. Love stated that this property was put on the agenda in error. A decision was made at the last Board meeting already. NEW BUSINESS: Case No.: 2002-014 Address: 3108 Reo Rd. E. Love presented the case. She stated that the listed taxpayer is Tapera Chiwocha and is the only interested party. The SEV is$12,500. The land is $3,500. The building value is $9,000. The estimate of repairs is $49,000. The house has been vacant for more than 180 consecutive days. Demolitions Hearing Officer Robert Cochran ordered the property be made safe or demolished by 10/24/02. Case No.: 2002-015 Address: 4905 Sidney St. E. Love presented the case. She stated that the listed taxpayer is Michael Schmidt and is the only interested party. The SEV is $13,900. The land is $4,700. The building value is $9,100. The estimate of repairs is $23,580. The house has been vacant for more than 180 consecutive days. Demolitions Hearing Officer Mark Hiaeshutter ordered the property be made safe or demolished by 10124/02. DEMOLITIONS BOARD MEETING MINUTES September 26, 2002 PAGE 3 OTHER BUSINESS: PUBLIC COMMENT: ADJOURNMENT: At 8:25 pm, Robert Cochran adjourned the meeting. Respectfully submitted, Eleanor K. Love Draft date: October 1, 2002 Secretary Approved date: Sent to Clerk's Office: cc: Mayor's Office City Clerk's Office City Council File S IN DEPARTMENT OF PLANKING AND NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT 316 N. Capitol Avenue,Suite C-2 • Lansing MI 48933-1238; (517)483-4361 •FAX: (517)377-0169 I c H 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 22, 2002 The August 2002 meeting of the City of Lansing Demolition Board was called to order at 7:05 p.m. by Eleanor Love. The following members were in attendance: Robert Cochran MEMBERS ABSENT: Gloria Jones; Mark Hiaeshutter STAFF PRESENT: Eleanor Love PUBLIC PRESENT: John Vandrash, Dan Hicks, Pat Riley, Marilyn Alspaugh, Fred Dake, Darren Tanner, Joseph O. Miller, Joseph Zarde, Bishop Nathaniel Edwards, Haywood Edwards, Tony Young, Robert Brooks Eleanor Love asked for approval of the 6/28/02 minutes. Robert Cochran moved to approve the minutes. Approved by consent. OLD BUSINESS: Case No.: 2002-003 Address: 3621 Glenbrook Ms. Love updated the Board on this case. Tabled 30 days. Demolitions Hearing Officer Robert Cochran ordered the property be tabled until September 26, 2002. Case No.: 2002-007 Address: 230 Horton Ave. Ms. Love updated the Board on this case. Tabled 30 days. Demolitions Hearing Officer Robert Cochran ordered the property be tabled until September 26, 2002. Case No.: 2002-002 Address: 6228 Hilliard Ms. Love updated the Board on this case. Tabled 30 days Demolitions Hearing Officer Robert Cochran ordered the property be tabled until September 26, 2002. Case No.: 1999-002 Address: 1015 Clear Ms. Love updated the Board on this case. Tabled for December 5. Demolitions Hearing Officer Robert Cochran ordered the property be tabled until December 5, 2002. Case No.: 2002-012C Address: 302 Mifflin Pastor from church updated board on property. Historical property in flood plane. Moving to get funding. . Roof& sides to be taken off&structure made safe. Per Robert walls are moving, rate of collapse increases daily. Next meeting give update on progress. Tabled 30 days. Demolitions Hearing Officer Robert Cochran ordered the property be tabled until September 26, 2002. DEMOLITIONS BOARD MEE,iNG MINUTES August k , 2002 PAGE 2 Case No.: 2002-004 Address: 625 W Madison Concerned party updated board on lack of progress. No time to do. Eleanor updated board on history. Fire damaged home. Eleanor requested outside be finished. Tabled for 60 days. Demolitions Hearing Officer Robert Cochran ordered the property be tabled until October 24, 2002. Case No.: 2002-006 Address: 412 W Willow Concerned parry informed board of work in progress. Goal: to get siding started this fall so exterior is completed before snowfall, has windows, door, Requested December 5 extension. Extension granted. Demolitions Hearing Officer Robert Cochran ordered the property be tabled until December 5, 2002. Case No.: 2001-003 Address: 1600 Lansing Ave. Concerned party updated on work in progress: power to be turned on, siding south side done, 1st two weeks of September other siding done. Fire damaged roof. Windows done by end of September. Tabled with request to pick up pace 60 days. Demolitions Hearing Officer Robert Cochran ordered the property be tabled until October 24, 2002. Case No.: 2000-004 Address: 210 W Saginaw Eleanor updated Board on this case, Board recommended do basement first in past, part of basement done, under living room still needs to be done, Replacing joists, (death of family member has slowed progress) Ground floor almost clear. Tabled for 60 days. Flooring & roof hoped to be done. Demolitions Hearing Officer Robert Cochran ordered the property be tabled until October 24, 2002. Case No.: 2002-010 Address: 905 N. Sycamore E. Love presented the case. She stated that the listed taxpayer is the Estate of Virginia Lankton c/o Gary Hallock. The interested parties are Gary Hallock& Ramon Holness. The SEV is $27,400. The land is$2,200. The building value is $25,200. The estimate of repairs is $29,000. The house has been vacant for more than 180 consecutive days. No interested parties. Demolitions Hearing Officer Robert Cochran ordered the property be made safe or demolished by September 26, 2002. Case No.: 2001-020 Address: 1211 N. Capitol Ave E. Love presented the case. She stated that the listed taxpayer is Virginia Lankton, deceased. The interested parties are Neal & Kristina Barncard and Mark Goodrich. The SEV is $20,500. The building value is $18,700 The estimate of repairs is $22,500. Tabled in April for owners to find prospective buyer and finish renovations. No permits pulled. Make safe or demolish 30 days. Demolitions Hearing Officer Robert Cochran ordered the property be made safe or demolished by September 26, 2002. Case No.: 2001-005 Address: 1214 Center St. E. Love read a letter from BF Partners LLC, which included information regarding a purchase agreement subject to additional time granted by City of Lansing to rehabilitate building. Desire of community to save house for historic value purchase will not be completed if this is to be demolished. Tabled 6 months. Demolitions Hearing Officer Robert Cochran ordered the property be tabled until February 27, 2003. Case No.: 2002-013 Address: 546 Samantha St. Garage Only. E. Love presented the case. She stated that the listed taxpayer is Zeeta T. Runyon The SEV for garage only is $3,184. The estimate of repairs is $5,000. Code letter out, unsafe needs to be removed, Make Safe or Demolish 30 days Demolitions Hearing Officer Robert Cochran ordered the property be made safe or demolished by September 26, 2002. DEMOLITIONS BOARD MEETING MINUTES August 22, 2002 PAGE 3 Case No.: 2002-009 Address: 213 W. Barnes E. Love presented the case. She stated that the listed taxpayer is Thomas Kujawa. The SEV is $ 39,300 Building Value $ 36,800 The estimate of repairs is $43,000. Presented previously in May 2002. Entire inside painted, old furnace &water heater removed contracted to replace, new dry wall, new roof 4 years ago, new siding within last 5 years, 18 new windows for upstairs, front porch rehabilitated & painted, owner has decided to finish repairs to be done within next month, then sell as a single family dwelling. Tabled 60 days. Demolitions Hearing Officer Robert Cochran ordered the property be tabled until October 24, 2002. Case No.: 2002-008 Address: 531 Julia St. Original hearing May 23, 2002. E. Love presented the case. She stated that the listed taxpayer is Lorna Van Douser. The interested parties are Steven & Lorna Van Douser, The SEV is $14,300. The building value is $11,500 The estimate of repairs is $21,600. No communication from owners. Make safe or demolish 30 days. Demolitions Hearing Officer Robert Cochran ordered the property be made safe or demolished by 9/26/02. Case No.: 2002-005 Address: 1231 N Washington Ave. E. Love presented the case. She stated that the listed taxpayer is Duane Young, Young &Young, LLC The SEV is $19,800 The building value is$18,400 The estimate of repairs is$20,000. Letter& pictures on properties. Have been told house has sold to James Giles, 814 N Washington. No maintenance or care. Make safe or demolish 30 days. Demolitions Hearing Officer Robert Cochran ordered the property be made safe or demolished by 9/26102. OTHER BUSINESS: - Laura had prepared administrative rules for Demo Board, Eleanor asked Robert to look over. Need to discuss getting another board member. 3810 Blue River Drive. Bank has been removed as trustee of property. Sisters of owner are now executors. Lorraine Stevens is new trustee. Anticipating removal & rebuild. 606 S. Mifflin, Mr. Crump slated for demolition last December, held at City Council, being renovated. PUBLIC COMMENT: ADJOURNMENT: At 8:42 pm, Robert Cochran adjourned the meeting. Respectfully submitted, Eleanor K. Love Draft date: September 6, 2002 Secretary Approved date: October 24, 2002 Sent to Clerk's Office: October 28, 2002 cc: Mayor's Office City Council City Clerk's Office File .i.� f;--- ,1 y�ly S I �,G DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT 316 N.Capitol Avenue,Suite C-2 . Lansing MI 48933-1238; (517)483-4361 •FAX: (517)377-0169 !c H I � � CODE COMPLIANCE OFFICE SQ_C1 10(I�U Z David C. Hollister, Mayor DRAFT OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY OF LANSING DEMOLITION BOARD Held at 316 N. Capitol Ave. at 7:00 pm, August 22, 2002 The August 2002 meeting of the City of Lansing Demolition Board was called to order at 7:05 p.m. by Eleanor Love. The following members were in attendance: Robert Cochran MEMBERS ABSENT: Gloria Jones; Mark Hiaeshutter STAFF PRESENT: Eleanor Love PUBLIC PRESENT: John Vandrash, Dan Hicks, Pat Riley, Marilyn Alspaugh, Fred Dake, Darren Tanner, Joseph O. Miller, Joseph Zarde, Bishop Nathaniel Edwards, Haywood Edwards, Tony Young, Robert Brooks Eleanor Love asked for approval of the 6/28/02 minutes. Robert Cochran moved to approve the minutes. Approved by consent. OLD BUSINESS: Case No.: 2002-003 Address: 3621 Glenbrook Ms. Love updated the Board on this case. Tabled 30 days. Demolitions Hearing Officer Robert Cochran ordered the property be tabled until September 26, 2002. Case No.: 2002-007 Address: 230 Horton Ave. Ms. Love updated the Board on this case. Tabled 30 days. Demolitions Hearing Officer Robert Cochran ordered the property be tabled until September 26, 2002. Case No.: 2002-002 Address: 6228 Hilliard Ms. Love updated the Board on this case. Tabled 30 days Demolitions Hearing Officer Robert Cochran ordered the property be tabled until September 26, 2002. Case No.: 1999-002 Address: 1015 Clear Ms. Love updated the Board on this case. Tabled for December 5. Demolitions Hearing Officer Robert Cochran ordered the property be tabled until December 5, 2002. Case No.: 2002-012C Address: 302 Mifflin Pastor from church updated board on property. Historical property in flood plane. Moving to get funding. . Roof& sides to be taken off& structure made safe. Per Robert walls are moving, rate of collapse increases daily. Next meeting give update on progress. Tabled 30 days. Demolitions Hearing Officer Robert Cochran ordered the property be tabled until September 26, 2002. DEMOLITIONS BOARD MEE, NG MINUTES August 2.. 2002 PAGE 2 Case No.: 2002-004 Address: 625 W Madison Concerned party updated board on lack of progress. No time to do. Eleanor updated board on history. Fire damaged home. Eleanor requested outside be finished. Tabled for 60 days. Demolitions Hearing Officer Robert Cochran ordered the property be tabled until October 24, 2002. Case No.: 2002-006 Address: 412 W Willow Concerned party informed board of work in progress. Goal: to get siding started this fall so exterior is completed before snowfall, has windows, door, Requested December 5 extension. Extension granted. Demolitions Hearing Officer Robert Cochran ordered the property be tabled until December 5, 2002. Case No.: 2001-003 Address: 1600 Lansing Ave. Concerned party updated on work in progress: power to be turned on, siding south side done, 15' two weeks of September other siding done. Fire damaged roof. Windows done by end of September. Tabled with request to pick up pace 60 days. Demolitions Hearing Officer Robert Cochran ordered the property be tabled until October 24, 2002. Case No.: 2000-004 Address: 210 W Saginaw Eleanor updated Board on this case, Board recommended do basement first in past, part of basement done, under living room still needs to be done, Replacing joists, (death of family member has slowed progress) Ground floor almost clear. Tabled for 60 days. Flooring & roof hoped to be done. Demolitions Hearing Officer Robert Cochran ordered the property be tabled until October 24, 2002. Case No.: 2002-010 Address: 905 N. Sycamore E. Love presented the case. She stated that the listed taxpayer is the Estate of Virginia Lankton c/o Gary Hallock. The interested parties are Gary Hallock & Ramon Holness. The SEV is$27,400. The land is$2,200. The building value is $25,200. The estimate of repairs is$29,000. The house has been vacant for more than 180 consecutive days. No interested parties. Demolitions Hearing Officer Robert Cochran ordered the property be made safe or demolished by September 26, 2002. Case No.: 2001-020 Address: 1211 N. Capitol Ave E. Love presented the case. She stated that the listed taxpayer is Virginia Lankton, deceased. The interested parties are Neal & Kristina Barncard and Mark Goodrich. The SEV is $20,500. The building value is $18,700 The estimate of repairs is $22,500. Tabled in April for owners to find prospective buyer and finish renovations. No permits pulled. Make safe or demolish 30 days. Demolitions Hearing Officer Robert Cochran ordered the property be made safe or demolished by September 26, 2002. Case No.: 2001-005 Address: 1214 Center St. E. Love read a letter from BF Partners LLC, which included information regarding a purchase agreement subject to additional time granted by City of Lansing to rehabilitate building. Desire of community to save house for historic value purchase will not be completed if this is to be demolished. Tabled 6 months. Demolitions Hearing Officer Robert Cochran ordered the property be tabled until February 27, 2003. DEMOLITIONS BOARD MEETING MINUTES August 22, 2002 PAGE 3 Case No.: 2002-013 Address: 546 Samantha St. Garage Only. E. Love presented the case. She stated that the listed taxpayer is Zeeta T. Runyon The SEV for garage only is $3,184. The estimate of repairs is $5,000. Code letter out, unsafe needs to be removed, Make Safe or Demolish 30 days Demolitions Hearing Officer Robert Cochran ordered the property be made safe or demolished by September 26, 2002. Case No.: 2002-009 Address: 213 W. Barnes E. Love presented the case. She stated that the listed taxpayer is Thomas Kujawa. The SEV is $ 39,300 Building Value $ 36,800 The estimate of repairs is $43,000. Presented previously in May 2002. Entire inside painted, old furnace & water heater removed contracted to replace, new dry wall, new roof 4 years ago, new siding within last 5 years, 18 new windows for upstairs, front porch rehabilitated & painted, owner has decided to finish repairs to be done within next month, then sell as a single family dwelling. Tabled 60 days. Demolitions Hearing Officer Robert Cochran ordered the property be tabled until October 24, 2002. Case No.: 2002-008 Address: 531 Julia St. Original hearing May 23, 2002. E. Love presented the case. She stated that the listed taxpayer is Lorna Van Douser. The interested parties are Steven & Lorna Van Douser. The SEV is $14,300. The building value is $11,500 The estimate of repairs is $21,600. No communication from owners. Make safe or demolish 30 days. Demolitions Hearing Officer Robert Cochran ordered the property be made safe or demolished by 9/26/02. Case No.: 2002-005 Address: 1231 N Washington Ave. E. Love presented the case. She stated that the listed taxpayer is Duane Young, Young & Young, LLC The SEV is $19,800 The building value is $18,400 The estimate of repairs is $20,000. Letter& pictures on properties. Have been told house has sold to James Giles, 814 N Washington. No maintenance or care. Make safe or demolish 30 days. Demolitions Hearing Officer Robert Cochran ordered the property be made safe or demolished by 9126/02. OTHER BUSINESS: - Laura had prepared administrative rules for Demo Board, Eleanor asked Robert to look over. Need to discuss getting another board member. 3810 Blue River Drive. Bank has been removed as trustee of property. Sisters of owner are now executors. Lorraine Stevens is new trustee. Anticipating removal & rebuild. 606 S. Mifflin, Mr. Crump slated for demolition last December, held at City Council, being renovated. PUBLIC COMMENT: ADJOURNMENT: At 8:42 pm, Robert Cochran adjourned the meeting. Respectfully submitted, Eleanor K. Love Draft date: September 6, 2002 Secretary Approved date: Sent to Clerk's Office: cc: Mayor's Office City Clerk's Office City Council File S I NG DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT 316 N.Capitol Avenue,Suite C-2 • Lansing MI 48933-1238; (517)483-4361 •FAX: (517)377-0169 I c H t 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, May 23, 2002 The May 2002 meeting of the City of Lansing Demolition Board was called to order at 7:05 p.m. by Eleanor Love. The following members were in attendance: Mark Hiaeshutter MEMBERS ABSENT: Gloria Jones; Robert Cochran STAFF PRESENT: Eleanor Love, Laura Davis PUBLIC PRESENT: C. Duane Young, Willie Brown, Daniel Hicks, Dick Peterson, John Vondrash, Juan Guerrero, Paula Guerrero, Nicole Ames-Powell, Lorna Southern, Robert Brooks, Patricia Perry, Mark Gysel, Jeff Cooper, Joseph Miller, Joe Zande, Tom Kujawa Eleanor Love asked for the approval of the April 25, 2002 minutes. Mark Hiaeshutter moved to approve the minutes. Approved by consent. It was decided by Mark Hiaeshutter to change the agenda in order to hear the cases that the public was there for first. OLD BUSINESS: Case No.: 2002-003 Address: 3621 Glenbrook Ms. Love updated the Board on this case explaining the delays in closing on the property due to the lien that the City put on the property due to its unsafe nature. The finance company won't issue a mortgage on the property until the lien is taken off. The lien cannot be taken off until the structure is made safe. Demolitions Hearing Officer Mark Hiaeshutter ordered the property be tabled until August 22, 2002 in order to give Mr. & Mrs. Guerrero ample time to work with the finance company to close on this property and be able to make the repairs necessary. Case No.: 1999-002 Address: 1015 Clear St. Demolitions Hearing Officer Mark Hiaeshutter moved to take this property off the table that was originally put on the table at the August 2000 meeting. Approved by consent. Ms. Love updated the Board on this case and stated that progress is being made. Demolitions Hearing Officer Mark Hiaeshutter ordered the property be tabled until August 22, 2002. Case No.: 2002-005 Address: 1231 N. Washington Ms. Love updated the Board on this case. Mr. Duane Young addressed the Board. He stated that they had a potential buyer at the beginning of May, but it fell through. They have been working on the house since May and anticipate having it done soon. Demolitions Hearing Officer Mark Hiaeshutter ordered the property be tabled until July 25, 2002 to allow time for the owners to complete the repairs to the structure. �� __1 DEMOLITIONS BOARD MEETING MINUTES MAY 23, 2002 PAGE 2 Case No.: 1998-011 Address: 418 W. Fairfield Ms. Love updated the Board on this case. Nicole Ames-Powell addressed the Board. She stated that they are still planning on demolishing the structure. She had notices from BWL and Consumer Energy that all utilities were shut off and will be applying for the demolition permit soon. She stated that they are commuting from Detroit right now and need some time to get this done. Demolitions Hearing Officer Mark Hiaeshutter ordered the property be tabled until September 26, 2002 to allow time for the owners to demolish the structure. NEW BUSINESS: Case No.: 2002-008 Address: 531 Julia St. E. Love presented the case. She stated that the listed taxpayer is Lorna VanDouser. The interested parties are Steven & Lorna VanDouser. The SEV is $14,300. The land is $2,800. The building value is$11,500. The estimate of repairs is $21,600. Lorna Southern (formerly VanDouser) addressed the Board. She looked at the pictures in the demolition file and stated that they are planning on demolishing the structure themselves. Demolitions Hearing Officer Mark Hiaeshutter ordered the property be tabled until July 25, 2002 to allow time for the owners to obtain a demolition contractor and proceed. OLD BUSINESS (continued). Case No.: 2000-004 Address: 210 W. Saginaw Ms. Love updated the Board on this case. Mr. Robert Brooks addressed the Board. He stated the work that has been done and what is left to finish. M. Hiaeshutter asked about the foundation. Mr. Brooks stated that they checked it out and it might need minor repair, but is in pretty good shape. Demolitions Hearing Officer Mark Hiaeshutter ordered the property be tabled until August 22, 2002 to allow for repairs to be completed. Case No.: 1999-007 Address: 704 S. Magnolia Ms. Love updated the Board on this case. She stated that all of the work has been completed on the structure. The only thing remaining to be done is the exterior painting. Code Compliance Officer Vince Cantrell is recommending that this case be removed from demolition. Demolitions Hearing Officer Robert Cochran ordered the property be removed from the demolition process. Case No.: 2002-004 Address: 625 W. Madison Ms. Love updated the Board on this case. Demolitions Hearing Officer Mark Hiaeshutter ordered the property be tabled until August 22, 2002 to give time for repairs to be completed. Case No.: 2002-006 Address: 412 W. Willow Ms. Love updated the Board on this case. Mr. Joseph Miller addressed the Board. He stated that repairs were being made. Demolitions Hearing Officer Mark Hiaeshutter ordered the property be tabled until August 22, 2002 to give time for .repairs to be completed. DEMOLITIONS BOARD MEETING MINUTES MAY 23, 2002 PAGE 3 NEW BUSINESS (continued): Case No.: 2002-009 Address: 213 W. Barnes Ave. E. Love presented the case. She stated that the listed taxpayer and interested party is Thomas Kujawa. The SEV is $39,300. The land is $2,500. The building value is $36,800. The estimate of repairs is $43,000. Mr. Thomas Kujawa addressed the Board. He stated that he would be simultaneously repairing the structure as well as possibly putting it up for sale. Demolitions Hearing Officer Mark Hiaeshutter ordered the property be tabled until July 25, 2002 to give time for repairs to be made or structure to be in process of being sold. OLD BUSINESS (continued): Case No.: 2001-014 Address: 1209 W. Ottawa Ms. Love updated the Board on this case. Our office received a phone call from Mr. Groenewoud, Taxvest, stating that the structure was 100% completed and was awaiting final inspection. Demolitions Hearing Officer Mark Hiaeshutter ordered the property be tabled until June 27, 2002 to allow time for inspections to be finaled. Case No.: 2002-007 Address: 230 Horton Ms. Love updated the Board on this case. Our office received a phone call from Wayne (Mary Anne McNamara's husband) stating that they had finished cleaning up the property and structure and were now talking to people about selling it. Demolitions Hearing Officer Mark Hiaeshutter ordered the property be tabled until June 27, 2002 to allow time to find a prospective buyer for house. OTHER BUSINESS: Administrative Policies E. Love stated that our office checked with the City Clerk's Office and there are no administrative policies for the board. It was suggested that policies be drafted. M. Hiaeshutter recommended changing the time of the board meetings from 7:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Lugnuts Baseball E. Love explained that we will have the City box for the Lugnuts baseball game on Monday, July 29'h PUBLIC COMMENT: Joseph Miller had concerns and questions regarding the zoning of his property at 412 W. Willow and the use therein. General discussion ensued regarding zoning issues, etc. At 9:00pm, Mark Hiaeshutter adjourned the meeting. Respectfully submitted, ; J Eleanor K. Love Draft date: May 24, 2002 Secretary Approved date: June 28, 2002 Sent to Clerk's Office: July 22, 2002 cc: Mayor's Office City Clerk's Office City Council File S I NG DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT 316 N.Capitol Avenue,Suite C-2 • Lansing MI 48933-1238;(517)483-4361 •FAX: (517)377-0169 j c H I A CODE COMPLIANCE OFFICE David C. Hollister, Mayor DRAFT OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY OF LANSING DEMOLITION BOARD Held at 316 N. Capitol Ave. at 7:00 pm, May 23, 2002 The May 2002 meeting of the City of Lansing Demolition Board was called to order at 7:05 p.m. by Eleanor Love. The following members were in attendance: Mark Hiaeshutter MEMBERS ABSENT: Gloria Jones; Robert Cochran STAFF PRESENT: Eleanor Love, Laura Davis PUBLIC PRESENT: C. Duane Young, Willie Brown, Daniel Hicks, Dick Peterson, John Vondrash, Juan Guerrero, Paula Guerrero, Nicole Ames-Powell, Lorna Southern, Robert Brooks, Patricia Perry, Mark Gysel, Jeff Cooper, Joseph Miller, Joe Zande, Tom Kujawa Eleanor Love asked for the approval of the April 25, 2002 minutes. Mark Hiaeshutter moved to approve the minutes. Approved by consent. It was decided by Mark Hiaeshutter to change the agenda in order to hear the cases that the public was there for first. OLD BUSINESS: Case No.: 2002-003 Address: 3621 Glenbrook Ms. Love updated the Board on this case explaining the delays in closing on the property due to the lien that the City put on the property due to its unsafe nature. The finance company won't issue a mortgage on the property until the lien is taken off. The lien cannot be taken off until the structure is made safe. Demolitions Hearing Officer Mark Hiaeshutter ordered the property be tabled until August 22, 2002 in order to give Mr. & Mrs. Guerrero ample time to work with the finance company to close on this property and be able to make the repairs necessary. Case No.: 1999-002 Address: 1015 Clear St. Demolitions Hearing Officer Mark Hiaeshutter moved to take this property off the table that was originally put on the table at the August 2000 meeting. Approved by consent. Ms. Love updated the Board on this case and stated that progress is being made. Demolitions Hearing Officer Mark Hiaeshutter ordered the property be tabled until August 22, 2002. Case No.: 2002-005 Address: 1231 N. Washington Ms. Love updated the Board on this case. Mr. Duane Young addressed the Board. He stated that they had a potential buyer at the beginning of May, but it fell through. They have been working on the house since May and anticipate having it done soon. Demolitions Hearing Officer Mark Hiaeshutter ordered the property be tabled until July 25, 2002 to allow time for the owners to complete the repairs to the structure. DEMOLITIONS BOARD MEETING .__ AUTES MAY 23 2002 PAGE 2 Case No.: 1998-011 Address: 418 W. Fairfield Ms. Love updated the Board on this case. Nicole Ames-Powell addressed the Board. She stated that they are still planning on demolishing the structure. She had notices from BWL and Consumer Energy that all utilities were shut off and will be applying for the demolition permit soon. She stated that they are commuting from Detroit right now and need some time to get this done. Demolitions Hearing Officer Mark Hiaeshutter ordered the property be tabled until September 26, 2002 to allow time for the owners to demolish the structure. NEW BUSINESS: Case No.: 2002-008 Address: 531 Julia St. E. Love presented the case. She stated that the listed taxpayer is Lorna VanDouser. The interested parties are Steven & Lorna VanDouser. The SEV is $14,300. The land is $2,800. The building value is $11,500. The estimate of repairs is $21,600, Lorna Southern (formerly VanDouser) addressed the Board. She looked at the pictures in the demolition file and stated that they are planning on demolishing the structure themselves. Demolitions Hearing Officer Mark Hiaeshutter ordered the property be tabled until July 25, 2002 to allow time for the owners to obtain a demolition contractor and proceed. OLD BUSINESS (continued): Case No.: 2000-004 Address: 210 W. Saginaw Ms. Love updated the Board on this case. Mr. Robert Brooks addressed the Board. He stated the work that has been done and what is left to finish. M. Hiaeshutter asked about the foundation. Mr. Brooks stated that they checked it out and it might need minor repair, but is in pretty good shape. Demolitions Hearing Officer Mark Hiaeshutter ordered the property be tabled until August 22, 2002 to allow for repairs to be completed. Case No.: 1999-007 Address: 704 S. Magnolia Ms. Love updated the Board on this case. She stated that all of the work has been completed on the structure. The only thing remaining to be done is the exterior painting. Code Compliance Officer Vince Cantrell is recommending that this case be removed from demolition. Demolitions Hearing Officer Robert Cochran ordered the property be removed from the demolition process. Case No.: 2002-004 Address: 625 W. Madison Ms. Love updated the Board on this case. Demolitions Hearing Officer Mark Hiaeshutter ordered the property be tabled until August 22, 2002 to give time for repairs to be completed. Case No.: 2002-006 Address: 412 W. Willow Ms. Love updated the Board on this case. Mr. Joseph Miller addressed the Board. He stated that repairs were being made. Demolitions Hearing Officer Mark Hiaeshutter ordered the property be tabled until August 22, 2002 to give time for repairs to be completed. DEMOLITIONS BOARD MEETING MINU fES MAY 23 2002 PAGE 3 NEW BUSINESS (continued): Case No.: 2002-009 Address: 213 W. Barnes Ave. E. Love presented the case. She stated that the listed taxpayer and interested party is Thomas Kujawa. The SEV is $39,300. The land is$2,500. The building value is $36,800. The estimate of repairs is$43,000. Mr. Thomas Kujawa addressed the Board. He stated that he would be simultaneously repairing the structure as well as possibly putting it up for sale. Demolitions Hearing Officer Mar�C Hiaeshutter ordered the property be tabled until July 25, 2002 to give time for repairs to be made or structure tb be in process of being sold. OLD BUSINESS (continued): Case No.: 2001-014 Address: 1209 W. Ottawa Ms. Love updated the Board on this case. Our office received a phone call from Mr. Groenewoud, Taxvest, stating that the structure was 100%completed and was awaiting final inspection. Demolitions Hearing Officer Mark Hiaeshutter ordered the property be tabled until June 27, 2002 to allow time for inspections to be finaled. Case No.: 2002-007 Address: 230 Horton Ms. Love updated the Board on this case. Our office received a phone call from Wayne (Mary Anne McNamara's husband) stating that they had finished cleaning up the property and structure and were now talking to people about selling it. Demolitions Hearing Officer Mark Hiaeshutter ordered the property be tabled until June 27, 2002 to allow time to find a prospective buyer for house. OTHER BUSINESS: Administrative Policies E. Love stated that our office checked with the City Clerk's Office and there are no administrative policies for the board. It was suggested that policies be drafted. M. Hiaeshutter recommended changing the time of the board meetings from 7:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Lugnuts Baseball E. Love explained that we will have the City box for the Lugnuts baseball game on Monday, July 29'h PUBLIC COMMENT: Joseph Miller had concerns and questions regarding the zoning of his property at 412 W. Willow and the use therein. General discussion ensued regarding zoning issues, etc. At 9:00pm, Mark Hiaeshutter adjourned the meeting. Respectfully submitted, Eleanor K. Love Draft date: May 24, 2002 Secretary Approved date: Sent to Clerk's Office: cc: Mayor's Office City Clerk's Office City Council File SING DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT 316 N.Capitol Avenue,Suite C-2 • Lansing MI 48933-1238;(517)483-4361 •FAX: (517)377-0169 !c H I G 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, April 25, 2002 The April 2002 meeting of the City of Lansing Demolition Board was called to order at 7:10 p.m. by Eleanor Love. The following members were in attendance: Mark Hiaeshutter& Robert Cochran MEMBERS ABSENT: Gloria Jones STAFF PRESENT: Eleanor Love, Laura Davis PUBLIC PRESENT: Tom Young (for Eugene Watts), Robert Brooks, Paul Brown, Diane Wing, Mark Goodrich, Belinda Fitzpatrick, Samuel Aibout, Archie Lake, Sheryl Smith, Charlene Decker, Gail Campana Eleanor Love asked for the approval of the March 28, 2002 minutes. Robert Cochran moved to approve the minutes. Approved by consent. It was decided by Robert Cochran to change the order of the agenda in order to hear the cases that the public was there for first. OLD BUSINESS: Case No.: 2001-005 Address: 1214 Center St. Ms. Love updated the Board on this case explaining the attention that it has received from the media. Ms. Sheryl Smith thanked the Board for their help in this entire process. She explained that due to the media attention, they have received several offers that they are now reviewing. Demolitions Hearing Officer Robert Cochran ordered the property be tabled until July 25, 2002. Case No.: 2001-003 Address: 1600 Lansing Ave. Ms. Love updated the Board on this case and stated that progress is being made. Mr. Tom Young addressed the Board on behalf of the owner, Mr. Eugene Watts. He stated they should be completely done by October 2002. Demolitions Hearing Officer Robert Cochran ordered the property be tabled until June 27, 2002. Case No.: 2001-014 Address: 1209 W. Ottawa Ms. Love updated the Board on this case. She stated that it is almost completely done. She shared with the Board a memo from Taxvest along with updated pictures on the property. Demolitions Hearing Officer Mark Hiaeshutter ordered the property be tabled until May 23, 2002. DEMOLITIONS BOARD MEETING MINUTES APRIL 25, 2002 PAGE 2 Case No.: 2001-020 Address: 1211 N. Capitol Ms. Love updated the Board on this case. Mr. Goodrich addressed the Board and explained what his plans are for the property. He expects to complete this project by the end of summer and move into the house. Demolitions Hearing Officer Robert Cochran ordered the property be tabled until July 25, 2002. Case No.: 2000-004 Address: 210 W. Saginaw Ms. Love updated the Board on this case. Demolitions Hearing Officer Mark Hiaeshutter ordered the property be tabled until May 23, 2002. Case No.: 2002-002 Address: 6228 Hilliard Ms. Love updated the Board on this case. Progress is being made. Demolitions Hearing Officer Mark Hiaeshutter ordered the property be tabled until August 23, 2002. Case No.: 2002-007 Address: 230 Horton Ave. Ms. Love updated the Board on this case. She received a phone call from Mr. Werner who could not attend the meeting. He explained that his wife, Mary Anne McNamara, does not want to see the structure demolished. They have decided to clean it up and put it up for sale. Demolitions Hearing Officer Robert Cochran ordered the property be tabled until May 23, 2002. Case No.: 2002-005 Address: 1231 N. Washington Ms. Love updated the Board on this case. She stated that Mr. Young did not claim the certified mail announcing this meeting and no work permits have been pulled on this property. Demolitions Hearing Officer Mark Hiaeshutter ordered the property be tabled until May 23, 2002. NEW BUSINESS: None OTHER BUSINESS: None PUBLIC COMMENT: Charlene Decker expressed her concerns regarding the demolition process. At 8:00pm, Mark Hiaeshutter adjourned the meeting. Respectfully submitted, Eleanor K. Love Draft date: April 29, 2002 Secretary Approved date: May 23, 2002 Sent to Clerk's Office: May 24, 2002 cc: Mayor's Office City Clerk's Office t,/ City Council File S ING `DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT 316 N.Capitol Avenue,Suite C-2 • Lansing MI 48933-1238;(517)483-4361 •FAX: (517)377-0169 CODE COMPLIANCE OFFICE David C. Hollister, Mayor DRAFT OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY OF LANSING DEMOLITION BOARD Held at 316 N. Capitol Ave. at 7:00 pm, April 25, 2002 The April 2002 meeting of the City of Lansing Demolition Board was called to order at 7:10 p.m. by Eleanor Love. The following members were in attendance: Mark Hiaeshutter& Robert Cochran MEMBERS ABSENT: Gloria Jones STAFF PRESENT: Eleanor Love, Laura Davis PUBLIC PRESENT: Tom Young (for Eugene Watts), Robert Brooks, Paul Brown, Diane Wing, Mark Goodrich, Belinda Fitzpatrick, Samuel Aibout, Archie Lake, Sheryl Smith, Charlene Decker, Gail Campana Eleanor Love asked for the approval of the March 28, 2002 minutes. Robert Cochran moved to approve the minutes. Approved by consent. It was decided by Robert Cochran to change the order of the agenda in order to hear the cases that the public was there for first. OLD BUSINESS: Case No.: 2001-005 Address: 1214 Center St. Ms. Love updated the Board on this case explaining the attention that it has received from the media. Ms. Sheryl Smith thanked the Board for their help in this entire process. She explained that due to the media attention, they have received several offers that they are now reviewing. Demolitions Hearing Officer Robert Cochran ordered the property be tabled until July 25, 2002. Case No.: 2001-003 Address: 1600 Lansing Ave. Ms. Love updated the Board on this case and stated that progress is being made. Mr. Tom Young addressed the Board on behalf of the owner, Mr. Eugene Watts. He stated they should be completely done by October 2002. Demolitions Hearing Officer Robert Cochran ordered the property be tabled until June 27, 2002. Case No.: 2001-014 Address: 1209 W. Ottawa Ms. Love updated the Board on this case. She stated that it is almost completely done. She shared with the Board a memo from Taxvest along with updated pictures on the property. Demolitions Hearing Officer Mark Hiaeshutter ordered the property be tabled until May 23, 2002. DEMOLITIONS BOARD MEETING MINUTES APRIL 25, 2002 PAGE 2 Case No.: 2001-020 Address: 1211 N. Capitol Ms. Love updated the Board on this case. Mr. Goodrich addressed the Board and explained what his plans are for the property. He expects to complete this project by the end of summer and move into the house. Demolitions Hearing Officer Robert Cochran ordered the property be tabled until July 25, 2002. Case No.: 2000-004 Address: 210 W. Saginaw Ms. Love updated the Board on this case. Demolitions Hearing Officer Mark Hiaeshutter ordered the property be tabled until May 23, 2002. Case No.: 2002-002 Address: 6228 Hilliard Ms. Love updated the Board on this case. Progress is being made. Demolitions Hearing Officer Mark Hiaeshutter ordered the property be tabled until August 23, 2002. Case No.: 2002-007 Address: 230 Horton Ave. Ms. Love updated the Board on this case. She received a phone call from Mr. Werner who could not attend the meeting. He explained that his wife, Mary Anne McNamara, does not want to see the structure demolished. They have decided to clean it up and put it up for sale. Demolitions Hearing Officer Robert Cochran ordered the property be tabled until May 23, 2002. Case No.: 2002-005 Address: 1231 N. Washington Ms. Love updated the Board on this case. She stated that Mr. Young did not claim the certified mail announcing this meeting and no work permits have been pulled on this property. Demolitions Hearing Officer Mark Hiaeshutter ordered the property be tabled until May 23, 2002. NEW BUSINESS: None OTHER BUSINESS: None PUBLIC COMMENT: Charlene Decker expressed her concerns regarding the demolition process. At 8:00pm, Mark Hiaeshutter adjourned the meeting. Respectfully submitted, Eleanor K. Love Draft date: April 29, 2002 Secretary Approved date: Sent to Clerk's Office: cc: Mayor's Office City Clerk's Office City Council File SING DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT 316 N. Capitol Avenue,Suite C-2 • Lansing MI 48933-1238; (517)483-4361 •FAX: (517)377-0169 I H I G 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, March 28, 2002 The March 2002 meeting of the City of Lansing Demolition Board was called to order at 7:05 p.m. by Eleanor Love. The following members were in attendance: Mark Hiaeshutter& Robert Cochran MEMBERS ABSENT: Gloria Jones STAFF PRESENT: Eleanor Love, Laura Davis PUBLIC PRESENT: Patricia Perry, Brian McNamara, Robert Smith, Gail Campana, Marie Pomaville, Joseph Zande, Robert Brooks, Juan Guerrero, Paula Guerrero, Kris Barncard, Harry Oman, Duane Young, Wayne Werner, Belinda Fitzpatrick, Joseph Miller, Mark Goodrich, Iva Miller, John Stafford Eleanor Love asked for the approval of the February 28, 2002 minutes. Robert Cochran moved to approve the minutes. Approved by consent. It was decided by Robert Cochran to change the order of the agenda in order to hear the cases that the public was there for first. NEW BUSINESS: Case No.: 2002-003 Address: 3621 Glenbrook Ms. Love presented the case. She stated that the Taxpayer of Record is Walter Lathrop. According to the title work from Transnation Title, Walter Lathrop, Taxvest Limited, and Bank One National Association are all interested parties. The SEV on this property is$27,700. The building value is $23,700. The estimate of repairs is$35,500. The property has been vacant for more than 180 consecutive days. Ms. Love also stated that the staffs original recommendation was that the structure be demolished. However, the property has now been purchased by Mr. & Mrs. Juan Guerrero, who intend on repairing the structure. Mr. Guerrero, 3310 S. Catherine, addressed the Board. He explained that they are planning on repairing the structure and possibly renting it. General discussion ensued between the board and Mr. Guerrero regarding obtaining a residential builder's license, etc. Demolitions Hearing Officer Robert Cochran ordered the property be tabled until May 23, 2002. Case No.: 1999-007 Address: 704 S. Magnolia Ms. Love presented the case. The listed Taxpayer of Record is Patricia R. Perry. The SEV is $12,300. The building value is$11,400. The estimate of repairs is$14,610. Ms. Love also explained that Vince Cantrell, Code Compliance Officer, has requested that this property be removed from the demolition process due to the fact that it is being repaired and is almost completed. Demolitions Hearing Officer Mark Hiaeshutter ordered the property be tabled until May 23, 2002 at which time if all repairs are completed,the property will be withdrawn from the demolition process. DEMOLITION BOARD MEETING MARCH 28 2002 PAGE 2 Case No.: 2002-004 Address: 625 W. Madison Ms. Love presented the case. The listed Taxpayer of Record is William J. Pomaville. The SEV is$31,800. The building value is$30,200. The estimate of repairs is $32,000. The property has been vacant for more than 180 consecutive days. It is the opinion of the staff that this property should be demolished. Marie Pomaville, 1201 Grovenburg, addressed the board. She informed them that repairs are being made on the structure and requested additional time to complete. Demolitions Hearing Officer Robert Cochran ordered the property be tabled until May 23, 2002. Case No.: 2002-005 Address: 1231 N. Washington Ms. Love presented the case. She stated that the Taxpayer of Record is Young &Young, LLC, who is also the only interested party. The SEV on this property is $19,800. The building value is $18,400. The estimate of repairs is $20,000. The property has been vacant for more than 180 consecutive days. It was staffs recommendation to demolish the structure. Duane Young addressed the board. He informed the board that it is his intention to repair the structure. He has received an offer on the property, but it has not been finalized. He informed the board that the people that are interested in the property have the same intentions of repairing the structure. Demolitions Hearing Officer Mark Hiaeshutter ordered the property be tabled until April 25, 2002. Case No.: 2002-006 Address: 412 W. Willow Ms. Love presented the case. She stated that the Taxpayer of Record is Joseph O. Miller,who is also the only interested party. The SEV on this property is$23,900. The building value is$22,800. The estimate of repairs is $23,500. The property has been vacant for more than 180 consecutive days. Joseph Miller addressed the Board. He stated that in the past, he did not have the resources to repair this structure. However, now he is in a better place to repair it. He reviewed his plans for repair with the Board. Demolitions Hearing Officer Robert Cochran ordered the property be tabled until May 23, 2002. Case No.: 2000-004 Address: 210 W. Saginaw Ms. Love presented the case. She stated that the Taxpayer of Record is Nicolette McElroy& Robert Brooks. Our office was informed that Nicolette McElroy is deceased. There are no other interested parties. The SEV on this property is $28,600. The building value is $25,700. The estimate of repairs is$28,000. The property has been vacant for more than 180 consecutive days. It is the recommendation of staff to demolish this structure. Robert Brooks, 2901 Kirkwood Rd., addressed the Board. He stated that he would like to repair the structure. He is working with a contractor to get a new roof on, as well as new insulation and vinyl siding. The board members stated that the problems with this structure are far worse than just the roof, siding, etc. The foundation itself is severely damaged. They suggested Mr. Brooks take a closer look at what repairs are completed first. Demolitions Hearing Officer Mark Hiaeshutter ordered the property be tabled until April 25, 2002. Case No.: 2002-007 Address: 230 Horton Ave. Ms. Love presented the case. She stated that the Taxpayer of Record is Mary Anne McNamara. The interested parties include Mary Anne McNamara and Fleet Mortgage Corporation. The SEV on this property is$29,600. The building value is$25,600. The estimate of repairs is$41,700. The property has been vacant for more than 180 consecutive days. Staff's recommendation is to try and safe this property due to it's historic significance as a contributing structure on Horton Ave. Wayne Werner, 536 E. Grand River Ave., representing Mary Anne McNamara, addressed the Board. He stated that Ms. McNamara is his wife and she would like to sell the property. Ms. Love informed Mr. Werner that there are several different avenues to go with. She provided him with her business card so that Ms. McNamara can contact her for information. �:� y' `r- 'I 4' DEMOLITION BOARD MEETING MARCH 28 2002 PAGE 3 Demolitions Hearing Officer Robert Cochran ordered the property be tabled until April 25, 2002. Demolitions Hearing Officer Robert Cochran dismissed the meeting for a 10 minute break. OLD BUSINESS: Case No.: 1999-012C Address: 800-806 Baker E. Love stated that this property was heard at the 2/28/02 meeting. At that time, the Board tabled this property asking the owner to come back with a schedule of work progress. Brian McNamara addressed the Board. He informed the board of the repairs that have been done since February 28tn He also gave them a list of what will be done through June 2002. Demolitions Hearing Officer Robert Cochran has ordered that this case be tabled until June 27, 2002 at which time the owner will provide the Board with pictures of progress made. Case No.: 2001-020 Address: 1211 N. Capitol Ave. E. Love allowed the new owner to speak. Mark Goodrich addressed the Board. He stated that he is purchasing the house and moving into it. He is planning on making all necessary repairs. He is planning on repairing the roof first. Demolitions Hearing Officer Robert Cochran has ordered that this case be tabled until April 25, 2002. Case No.: 2001-005 Address: 1214 Center St. E. Love stated that she has been attempting to find someone to purchase this house. She stated that Mr. Oman is interested in taking off the new section of the building in the back and keeping the original part of the Greek Revival. He owns an antique store in Old Town. She stated that he was concerned about the fact that there is a $30,000 mortgage held by Fifth Third Bank that Mr. Lake had originally taken out on the property. Mr. Harry Oman addressed the Board. He stated that it wasn't a mortgage, but an installment loan. Mr. Lake bought the property with cash and very recently got this loan for$30,000 and secured it with the property. He doesn't know where the money went. General discussion ensued regarding the loan, who to contact, how to proceed, etc. Demolitions Hearing Officer Robert Cochran has ordered that this case be tabled until April 25, 2002. OTHER BUSINESS: PUBLIC COMMENT: none At 9:00pm, Mark Hiaeshutter adjourned the meeting. Respectfully submitted, Eleanor K. Love Draft date: April 3, 2002 Secretary Approved date: April 25, 2002 Sent to Clerk's Office: April 29, 2002 cc: Mayor's Office City Clerk's Office 'v City Council File SING DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT 316 N. Capitol Avenue,Suite C-2 • Lansing MI 48933-1238; (517)483-4361 •FAX: (517)377-0169 I c H t CODE COMPLIANCE OFFICE David C. Hollister, Mayor DRAFT OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY OF LANSING DEMOLITION BOARD Held at 316 N. Capitol Ave. at 7:00 pm, March 28, 2002 The March 2002 meeting of the City of Lansing Demolition Board was called to order at 7:05 p.m. by Eleanor Love. The following members were in attendance: Mark Hiaeshutter& Robert Cochran MEMBERS ABSENT: Gloria Jones STAFF PRESENT: Eleanor Love, Laura Davis PUBLIC PRESENT: Patricia Perry, Brian McNamara, Robert Smith, Gail Campana, Marie Pomaville, Joseph Zande, Robert Brooks, Juan Guerrero, Paula Guerrero, Kris Barncard, Harry Oman, Duane Young, Wayne Werner, Belinda Fitzpatrick, Joseph Miller, Mark Goodrich, Iva Miller, John Stafford Eleanor Love asked for the approval of the February 28, 2002 minutes. Robert Cochran moved to approve the minutes. Approved by consent. It was decided by Robert Cochran to change the order of the agenda in order to hear the cases that the public was there for first. NEW BUSINESS: Case No.: 2002-003 Address: 3621 Glenbrook Ms. Love presented the case. She stated that the Taxpayer of Record is Walter Lathrop. According to the title work from Transnation Title, Walter Lathrop, Taxvest Limited, and Bank One National Association are all interested parties. The SEV on this property is$27,700. The building value is $23,700. The estimate of repairs is$35,500. The property has been vacant for more than 180 consecutive days. Ms. Love also stated that the staffs original recommendation was that the structure be demolished. However, the property has now been purchased by Mr. & Mrs. Juan Guerrero, who intend on repairing the structure. Mr. Guerrero, 3310 S. Catherine, addressed the Board. He explained that they are planning on repairing the structure and possibly renting it. General discussion ensued between the board and Mr. Guerrero regarding obtaining a residential builder's license, etc. Demolitions Hearing Officer Robert Cochran ordered the property be tabled until May 23, 2002. Case No.: 1999-007 Address: 704 S. Magnolia Ms. Love presented the case. The listed Taxpayer of Record is Patricia R. Perry. The SEV is$12,300. The building value is$11,400. The estimate of repairs is$14,610. Ms. Love also explained that Vince Cantrell, Code Compliance Officer, has requested that this property be removed from the demolition process due to the fact that it is being repaired and is almost completed. Demolitions Hearing Officer Mark Hiaeshutter ordered the property be tabled until May 23, 2002 at which time if all repairs are completed, the property will be withdrawn from the demolition process. DEMOLITION BOARD MEETING MARCH 28, 2002 PAGE_2 Case No.: 2002-004 Address: 625 W. Madison Ms. Love presented the case. The listed Taxpayer of Record is William J. Pomaville. The SEV is $31,800. The building value is $30,200. The estimate of repairs is $32,000. The property has been vacant for more than 180 consecutive days. It is the opinion of the staff that this property should be demolished. Marie Pomaville, 1201 Grovenburg, addressed the board. She informed them that repairs are being made on the structure and requested additional time to complete. Demolitions Hearing Officer Robert Cochran ordered the property be tabled until May 23, 2002. Case No.: 2002-005 Address: 1231 N. Washington Ms. Love presented the case. She stated that the Taxpayer of Record is Young &Young, LLC, who is also the only interested party. The SEV on this property is $19,800. The building value is$18,400. The estimate of repairs is $20,000. The property has been vacant for more than 180 consecutive days. It was staffs recommendation to demolish the structure. Duane Young addressed the board. He informed the board that it is his intention to repair the structure. He has received an offer on the property, but it has not been finalized. He informed the board that the people that are interested in the property have the same intentions of repairing the structure. Demolitions Hearing Officer Mark Hiaeshutter ordered the property be tabled until April 25, 2002. Case No.: 2002-006 Address: 412 W. Willow Ms. Love presented the case. She stated that the Taxpayer of Record is Joseph O. Miller, who is also the only interested party. The SEV on this property is $23,900. The building value is $22,800. The estimate of repairs is $23,500. The property has been vacant for more than 180 consecutive days. Joseph Miller addressed the Board. He stated that in the past, he did not have the resources to repair this structure. However, now he is in a better place to repair it. He reviewed his plans for repair with the Board. Demolitions Hearing Officer Robert Cochran ordered the property be tabled until May 23, 2002. Case No.: 2000-004 Address: 210 W. Saginaw Ms. Love presented the case. She stated that the Taxpayer of Record is Nicolette McElroy& Robert Brooks. Our office was informed that Nicolette McElroy is deceased. There are no other interested parties. The SEV on this property is $28,600. The building value is $25,700. The estimate of repairs is $28,000. The property has been vacant for more than 180 consecutive days. It is the recommendation of staff to demolish this structure. Robert Brooks, 2901 Kirkwood Rd., addressed the Board. He stated that he would like to repair the structure. He is working with a contractor to get a new roof on, as well as new insulation and vinyl siding. The board members stated that the problems with this structure are far worse than just the roof, siding, etc. The foundation itself is severely damaged. They suggested Mr. Brooks take a closer look at what repairs are completed first. Demolitions Hearing Officer Mark Hiaeshutter ordered the property be tabled until April 25, 2002. Case No.: 2002-007 Address: 230 Horton Ave. Ms. Love presented the case. She stated that the Taxpayer of Record is Mary Anne McNamara. The interested parties include Mary Anne McNamara and Fleet Mortgage Corporation. The SEV on this property is $29,600. The building value is$25,600. The estimate of repairs is $41,700. The property has been vacant for more than 180 consecutive days. Staffs recommendation is to try and safe this property due to it's historic significance as a contributing structure on Horton Ave. Wayne Werner, 536 E. Grand River Ave., representing Mary Anne McNamara, addressed the Board. He stated that Ms. McNamara is his wife and she would like to sell the property. Ms. Love informed Mr. Werner that there are several different avenues to go with. She provided him with her business card so that Ms. McNamara can contact her for information. DEMOLITION BOARD MEETING MARCH 28, 2002 _PAGE 3 Demolitions Hearing Officer Robert Cochran ordered the property be tabled until April 25, 2002. Demolitions Hearing Officer Robert Cochran dismissed the meeting for a 10 minute break. OLD BUSINESS: Case No.: 1999-012C Address: 800-806 Baker E. Love stated that this property was heard at the 2/28/02 meeting. At that time, the Board tabled this property asking the owner to come back with a schedule of work progress. Brian McNamara addressed the Board. He informed the board of the repairs that have been done since February 28'h He also gave them a list of what will be done through June 2002. Demolitions Hearing Officer Robert Cochran has ordered that this case be tabled until June 27, 2002 at which time the owner will provide the Board with pictures of progress made. Case No.: 2001-020 Address: 1211 N. Capitol Ave. E. Love allowed the new owner to speak. Mark Goodrich addressed the Board. He stated that he is purchasing the house and moving into it. He is planning on making all necessary repairs. He is planning on repairing the roof first. Demolitions Hearing Officer Robert Cochran has ordered that this case be tabled until April 25, 2002. Case No.: 2001-005 Address: 1214 Center St. E. Love stated that she has been attempting to find someone to purchase this house. She stated that Mr. Oman is interested in taking off the new section of the building in the back and keeping the original part of the Greek Revival. He owns an antique store in Old Town. She stated that he was concerned about the fact that there is a $30,000 mortgage held by Fifth Third Bank that Mr. Lake had originally taken out on the property. Mr. Harry Oman addressed the Board. He stated that it wasn't a mortgage, but an installment loan. Mr. Lake bought the property with cash and very recently got this loan for$30,000 and secured it with the property. He doesn't know where the money went. General discussion ensued regarding the loan, who to contact, how to proceed, etc. Demolitions Hearing Officer Robert Cochran has ordered that this case be tabled until April 25, 2002. OTHER BUSINESS: PUBLIC COMMENT: none At 9:00pm, Mark Hiaeshutter adjourned the meeting. Respectfully submitted, Eleanor K. Love Draft date: April 3, 2002 Secretary Approved date: Sent to Clerk's Office: cc: Mayor's Office City Clerk's Office ✓ City Council File y�rl S I NG DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT 316 N.Capitol Avenue,Suite C-2 • Lansing MI 48933-1238; (517)483-4361 •FAX: (517)377-0169 I c H i 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, February 28, 2002 The February 2002 meeting of the City of Lansing Demolition Board was called to order at 7:07 p.m. by Eleanor Love. The following members were in attendance: Mark Hiaeshutter& Robert Cochran MEMBERS ABSENT: Gloria Jones STAFF PRESENT: Eleanor Love, Laura Davis PUBLIC PRESENT: Bill & Phyllis Groenewoud, Fred & Jane Parker, Al Anderson, Ray Easton, Sharon Pennell, Zoreta Mackie, Jim Melton, Antonio Young (for Eugene Watts), Kristina Barncard, Rob Eschbach, Michael Comstock, Walter Brown, Brian McNamara Eleanor Love asked for the approval of the December 6, 2001 minutes. Mark Hiaeshutter moved to approve the minutes. Seconded by Robert Cochran. Approved by consent. It was decided by Mark Hiaeshutter to change the order of the agenda in order to hear the cases that the public was there for first. NEW BUSINESS: Case No.: 2002-001 Address: 1525 Knollwood Ms. Love presented the case. She stated that the Taxpayer of Record is Mark Caudillo. According to the title work from Transnation Title, Mark Caudillo, Wayne Roper and Indy Mac Mortgage are all interested parties. The SEV on this property is$23,100. This property has been substantially damaged by fire. The city is presently holding $6,200 of insurance money on this property from the fire insurance. The building value was $20,400. The estimate of repairs is $21,500. The property has been vacant for more than 180 consecutive days. Staff recommends that this building be demolished. Sharon Pennell, 1536 Knollwood, addressed the Board. She lives kiddy corner from 1525 Knollwood. She stated that the said property has always been a troubled property. It has always been a rental property with drug action, prostitution, and has been set on fire twice. Something needs to be done with this property now. Jim Melton, 1536 Knollwood, addressed the Board. He has lived there since 1984. The property has been nothing but a problem. He concurs with Ms. Pennell's comments. The house has several cats and raccoons coming out of the basement as well as neighborhood kids that are playing around the house. The side door has been left open several times inviting kids to go into the structure and possibly get hurt. It is nothing but an eyesore and is running down the value of his property. He wants the structure demolished. Zoreta Mackie, 1549 Knollwood, addressed the Board. She concurs with all the previous comments. Walter Brown, president of Knollwood/Willow Neighborhood Association, addressed the Board. He is also aware of the problems concerning this property. He has spoken to Mr. Sykes about the property. Mr. Sykes and Mr. Brown went to the property and looked at it. He had it boarded up to keep the kids out until something could be done with the property. DEMOLITION BOARD MEETINL February 28 2002 Page 2 Board Member Robert Cochran ordered the property be made safe or demolished by March 28, 2002. Seconded by Mark Hiaeshutter. Approved by consent. Case No.: 2001-016C Address: 108 W. Rockford Ms. Love presented the case. She stated that it has been used variously and most recently as a church. The SEV is $17,100. Our office arrived at this SEV figure by asking the Assessor's Office for assistance with providing us with an appraisal since churches do not normally have an appraised value on the regular assessor's records. The building value is$14,400. The estimate of repairs is $33,000. The estimate of repairs was prepared by the Building Inspector, Ralph Gregus. The property has been vacant for more than 180 consecutive days. It is the opinion of the staff that this property should be demolished. Jane Parker, 2305 Forest Avenue, addressed the Board. She stated that this property has been boarded up for about 3 years. It has been a haven for wild creatures as well as neighborhood kids. The man that lives next door has been taking care of the yard for years. The man offered to rebuild the roof, but the church refused. L. Davis stated that David Maxwell, representing the owners, came by the office requesting a stay so that they could repair the structure or demolish it themselves. Ms. Davis explained the demolition process to him. Mr. Maxwell stated that he would recommend that the structure be demolished and the property turned into a park. He also stated that he could not be at the meeting, but would send a representative. Ms. Davis also received a phone call from the owners in New York requesting a stay. Board Member Mark Hiaeshutter ordered the property be made safe or demolished by March 28, 2002. Seconded by Robert Cochran. Approved by consent. Rob Eschbach, 1228 Daisy Lane, addressed the Board. He stated that the reason he is here is because the property is coming up on the state auction in March for non-payment of property taxes—although he is not sure how the church could wind up on this list. General discussion ensued regarding the use of this property, how long it has been a church, tax use, etc. Mr. Eschbach stated that he did an inspection on the property. He is a licensed builder with the City of Lansing and has done work for CDBG. He stated that it doesn't seem like it would take $33,000 to fix this property. He came up with $10,000 or less. He asked the board to hold this for a month to see if someone buys it on the state auction and fixes it up. E. Love clarified for the record that the estimate of repairs is done by a building inspector. It is required that our estimates are done by contractor prices, not at do-it-yourself prices. The estimate was done utilizing good building practices. Mr. Cochran stated that Mr. Eschbach could put together a proposal and present it to City Council when the case goes before them. OLD BUSINESS: Case No.: 2001-014 Address: 1209 W. Ottawa Eleanor Love presented the case. She informed the board that this house has all new windows, new siding, new structural work. A tremendous amount of work has been done to this house. Bill Groenewoud addressed the board and gave them updated pictures on the house. He stated that permits have been taken out and the inside is being worked on. The roughing is complete. They are at the drywall stage on the inside of the house. They should be completely done within 30 days. Mr. Groenewoud also stated that on the old structure there was a stairwell on the east side of the house. They took that stairwell off and added a stairwell on the inside and converted it back to a single family dwelling. Board Member Robert Cochran has ordered that this case be tabled until 4/25/02. If all permits are finaled and all work done,this will be pulled from the demolition process and be registered as safe with Ingham County Register of Deeds. Seconded by Mark Hiaeshutter. Approved by consent. DEMOLITION BOARD MEETING February 28 2002 Page 3 NEW BUSINESS (continued): Case No.: 1999-012C Address: 800-806 Baker Ms. Love presented the case. She stated that the Taxpayer of Record is Frank Zeineh and is the only interested parry. The SEV on this property is $25,000. The building value is $22,600. The property has been vacant for more than 180 consecutive days. The estimate of repairs is$31,000. This is a commercial structure at the corner of Baker St. It was inspected by a building inspector who determined that unless it is fixed up, this property should be demolished. Brian McNamara, present owner of the property, addressed the board. He stated that he and his son bought the property in April 2001. He faxed a copy of the land contract to Laura Davis. He stated that his intention is to make this a grocery store again. He spoke with the inspectors in April when he purchased the property. He owns several rental properties in Lansing. He works on them constantly and now took on this project as well. They are not going to use this as a rental, which it has been in the past. It will strictly be storage and office for the store. He is aware that it needs a lot of work and has pulled a demolition permit to do the interior work. They go there every time they get a chance to work on the inside. He understands that the board would like to see some progress on the outside and will do whatever the board wishes him to do on it. Board Member Robert Cochran ordered that this case be tabled until March 28, 2002 and requested from Mr. McNamara a plan showing a schedule of work progression. Seconded by Mark Hiaeshutter. Approved by consent. Case No.: 1998-003 Address: 629 S. Francis Ms. Love presented the case. She stated that the Taxpayer of Record is Alfredie & Rosie Anderson. The SEV on this property is$7,000. The building value is$6,000. The property has been vacant for more than 180 consecutive days. The estimate of repairs is$19,360. Mr. Al Anderson, 1513 Guenther, addressed the Board. He stated that he owns the property at 629 and 623 S. Francis. He sold the property on a land contract. He just got out of court a couple of months ago and got the property back. As soon as he got the property back, he received a letter from our office that it was going into the demolition process. He hasn't had the property for over 5 years. The person who had the property on the land contract quit paying. Mr. Anderson had to take her to court to get the property back. He is requesting for adequate time to tear the house down. He has inquired about a demolition permit to tear it down themselves. He said that he has to get the letters from the Board of Water& Light stating that services have been shut off. He has one letter and was told by the BWL that they would have to call our office—they wouldn't send a letter out. He is requesting more than one month to tear this down since he works every day and would be tearing this house down on afternoons and weekends. Mr. Hiaeshutter asked if the structure was secure. Mr. Anderson stated that it is secure. However, there wasn't anything that he could have done on it since he just got the property back. E. Love will contact BWL to see what the holdup is on the letter. Board Member Robert Cochran ordered the property be made safe or demolished by April 28, 2002. Seconded by Mark Hiaeshutter. Approved by consent. Case No.: 2001-018C Address: 3012 N. East St. Ms. Love presented the case. She stated that the Taxpayer of Record is King Venture Inc. Other interested parties include the Granger Foundation, Olson Family LLC, Harold Jones Plumbing & Heating and King Venture Inc. The building value is$241,600. The property has been vacant for more than 180 consecutive days. The estimate of repairs is that it is beyond repair. In order to rebuild the structure would be approximately$250,000. It is the recommendation of the Building Safety Office that this property be demolished. Ray Easton, vice president of the Granger Foundation, addressed the Board. He stated that they are %owners of the land. The Olson family is the other'/z owners of the property itself. King Venture owns the building which was purchased from H & H Foods. They, in turn, sold the property or had a lease arrangement with The Night Owl. Granger would be glad to take the building down, but they don't want to take the building down and have King Venture come back and say that they took down a perfectly good building. Granger needs something from the City of Lansing stating that the structure needs to be demolished. He read a letter from their attorneys office to the board. Mr. Cochran asked how one can own land and not own the improvements to it. DEMOLITION BOARD MEETING February 28, 2002 Paqe 4 Mr. Easton explained that there can be a land lease. The lease expires in 2012. Whatever property is there at that time would become Granger's. Right now, they do not own the building, they own the land. They will tear the building down themselves, but need a letter from the City of Lansing stating the need for the demolition. Eleanor Love explained that this is what the board does is generate demolition orders. Board Member Mark Hiaeshutter ordered the property be made safe or demolished by March 28, 2002. Seconded by Robert Cochran. Approved by consent. Case No.: 2001-020 Address: 1211 N. Capitol Ave. Eleanor Love presented the case. The property has been vacant for more than 180 consecutive days. The listed Taxpayer of Record is Virginia Lankton. Interested parties include Virginia Lankton, Neal & Kristina Barncard. The SEV is $20,500. The building value is $18,700. The estimate of repairs is$22,500. Kristina Barncard addressed the Board. She stated that Virginia Lankton is deceased. They just filed the paperwork with the county last Friday. She stated that they bought the house and did part of a roof repair. They have a possible buyer for the property and they have given her a $500 deposit. The people that are buying the house are contractors and plan to either demolish it themselves or repair it. Eleanor Love asked if she would have a firmed up plan with a month. Mrs. Barncard stated that they are doing a very short land contract,just a couple of months, then they will buy the house outright. Board Member Robert Cochran ordered that this case be tabled until March 28, 2002. Seconded by Mark Hiaeshutter. Approved by consent. OLD BUSINESS (continued): Case No.: 2001-003 Address: 1600 Lansing Ave. Eleanor Love presented the case. She stated that this property is being repaired. She spoke with Mr. Watts who informed her that the man doing his roofing fell and broke his leg. Mr. Watts is afraid of heights. Mr. Watts has written a letter to our office listing the remainder of the schedule of completion. Board Member Mark Hiaeshutter ordered that this case be tabled until April 25, 2002. Seconded by Mark Hiaeshutter. Approved by consent. NEW BUSINESS (continued): Case No.: 2001-021 Address: 1443 Roosevelt Eleanor Love presented the case. She stated that the property has been vacant for more than 180 consecutive days. Listed Taxpayer of Record is Abel Flores. Other interested parties include Abel Flores, 1st National Acceptance Corporation and Willie Britton. The SEV is $13,000. The building value is $11,100. The estimate of repairs is$15,100. Staff recommends that this property be demolished. Walter Brown, president of the Knollwood/Willow Neighborhood Association, addressed the Board. He is familiar with this property and would also like to see this property demolished. Jim Melton, 1536 Knollwood, addressed the Board. He stated that he lives one block west of said property. The property has been a real eyesore on the neighborhood. They are trying to get their neighborhood cleaned up. This property is another problem that needs to be demolished because no one wants to do anything with the property and it brings other property values down. Eleanor Love stated that this needs to be done very soon due to the fact that someone has dug a very significant hole in the back yard and our office has had to have a fence put around the 8 ft. hole. Board Member Mark Hiaeshutter ordered the property be made safe or demolished by March 28, 2002. Seconded by Robert Cochran. Approved by consent. DEMOLITION BOARD MEETING February 28 2002 Page 5 Case No.: 1999-005 Address: 528 S. Hayford Ave. Eleanor Love presented the case. She stated that this property has been vacant for more than 180 consecutive days. Listed Taxpayer of Record is Anthony Zlomak, who is also the only other interested party. The SEV is$12,600. The building value is$11,400. The estimate of repairs is$24,100. Michael Comstock, 524 S. Hayford St., addressed the Board. He stated that all that separates his property from the above mentioned property is a 15'wide driveway. The reason that he bought into that neighborhood about a year ago was that he expected the neighborhood to improve. He thought that if some of the bad houses could be rehabbed or demolished that it would bring the value of his house up. In the last year, this property has cost him a significant amount of money. They did a partial demolition on the front porch and left all of the construction materials laying in his driveway—which cost him new tires due to nails. Vagrants are in that house often as well as wild animals. It cost him their family pet—a $1,400 blood hound. A raccoon got in a fight with the dog which was chained up in the back yard. The dog developed an infection and had to be destroyed a month later. He stated that he wouldn't mind seeing the house be rehabilitated, but Mr. Zlomak has not been around since September 2001. He requested that the board have the structure demolished. Board Member Mark Hiaeshutter ordered the property be made safe or demolished by March 28, 2002. Seconded by Robert Cochran. Approved by consent. Case No.: 2001-017C Address: 4415 S. MLK Eleanor Love presented the case. The listed Taxpayer of Record is Donald J. Dunn. Interested parties include Donald J. Dunn and the Estate of Frank Basel. The property has been vacant for more than 180 consecutive days. The SEV is $30,400. The land value is$17,200. The building value is$13,200. The estimate of repairs is $13,700. Eleanor stated that Mr. Dunn was given the opportunity to accompany our office through the structure, and he did not, nor did he send a representative. Our office obtained an administrative search warrant in order to do the inspection. Board Member Robert Cochran ordered the property be made safe or demolished by March 28, 2002. Seconded by Mark Hiaeshutter. Approved by consent. Case No.: 2002-002 Address: 6228 Hilliard Eleanor Love presented the case. The listed Taxpayer of Record is Wells Fargo Home Mortgage Inc. Interested parties are Wells Fargo Home Mortgage Inc. and Darren Tanner. This property had been foreclosed on and the woman that owned it lost it back to the bank. The roof was failing off and because of the water damage from the roof, the walls were splayed and it was in pretty bad shape. The neighborhood was very concerned about this property. About three weeks ago, Mr. Tanner came in to the office and stated that he had purchased it from the bank. He could not be here at the meeting tonight. Mr. Tanner has removed the garage. He has completely taken off the roof; he has taken off all the side walls; he has removed the garage and taken all of the materials away from the site; he has trusses that are supposed to arrive tomorrow; he is rebuilding all of the walls; he will finish the exterior work by the 1st of April; and he hopes to finish the entire structure by the 1st of September because he is going to move in as home owner occupant with his children. They want to start school in the fall. That is why he intends to have it all completed by the 1st of September. He loves the huge lot. He has cleaned up the lot and trimmed up the trees. He, as well as his brothers, are in construction. Board Member Robert Cochran ordered that this case be tabled until April 25, 2002. Seconded by Mark Hiaeshutter. Approved by consent. Case No.: 2001-019 Address: 1050 N. Cedar St. Eleanor Love presented the case. The listed Taxpayer of Record is Jose Hinojosa. Other interested parties include Jose Hinojosa, the Estate of Frank Basel, State Housing Corporation, Franken Investments Inc., and 1s' Union National Bank. The SEV is$12,300. The building value is $10,800. The estimate of repairs is $11,000. This property has been vacant for more than 180 consecutive days. Board Member Robert Cochran ordered the property be made safe or demolished by March 28, 2002. Seconded by Mark Hiaeshutter. Approved by consent. DEMOLITION BOARD MEETING February 28 2002 Page 6 OLD BUSINESS (continued): Case No.: 2001-005 Address: 1214 Center St. Eleanor Love presented the case. She stated that Mr. Lake could not find anyone interested in this property. Eleanor will ask Laura to contact the Old Town coordinator to see if they can find someone who is interested in this property. Board Member Robert Cochran ordered that this case be tabled until March 28, 2002. Seconded by Mark Hiaeshutter. Approved by consent. OTHER BUSINESS: Update on 3234 Young Ave. Eleanor Love explained that we received a fax from Mr. Jim Schoenherr who recently purchased the property and is rehabilitating it. He gave our office a schedule of repairs which should be done and ready for inspection by April 1s', 2002. 2002 Meeting Schedule Eleanor Love reviewed the 2002 Meeting Schedule with the Board. The starting time of the meeting was discussed. It was decided that Eleanor would check into getting the starting time changed from 7:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Board Member Robert Cochran moved to approve the meeting schedule dates and times subject to change in time. Seconded by Mark Hiaeshutter. Approved by consent. PUBLIC COMMENT: none At 8:55pm, Mark Hiaeshutter adjourned the meeting. Respectfully submitted, Eleanor K. Love Draft date: March 7, 2002 Secretary Approved date: March 28, 2002 Sent to Clerk's Office: April 2, 2002 cc: Mayor's Office City Clerk's Office ✓ City Council File y�1.1 S I1VG DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT 316 N.Capitol Avenue, Suite C-2 • Lansing MI 48933-1238; (517)483-4361 • FAX: (517)377-0169 t c H t G CODE COMPLIANCE OFFICE David C. Hollister, Mayor DRAFT OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY OF LANSING DEMOLITION BOARD Held at 316 N. Capitol Ave. at 7:00 pm, - February 28, 2002 The February 2002 meeting of the City of Lansing Demolition Board was called to order at 7:07 p.m. by Eleanor Love. The following members were in attendance: Mark Hiaeshutter& Robert Cochran MEMBERS ABSENT: Gloria Jones STAFF PRESENT: Eleanor Love, Laura Davis PUBLIC PRESENT: Bill & Phyllis Groenewoud, Fred &Jane Parker, Al Anderson, Ray Easton, Sharon Pennell, Zoreta Mackie, Jim Melton, Antonio Young (for Eugene Watts), Kristina Barncard, Rob Eschbach, Michael Comstock, Walter Brown, Brian McNamara Eleanor Love asked for the approval of the December 6, 2001 minutes. Mark Hiaeshutter moved to approve the minutes. Seconded by Robert Cochran. Approved by consent. It was decided by Mark Hiaeshutter to change the order of the agenda in order to hear the cases that the public was there for first. NEW BUSINESS: Case No.: 2002-001 Address: 1525 Knollwood Ms. Love presented the case. She stated that the Taxpayer of Record is Mark Caudillo. According to the title work from Transnation Title, Mark Caudillo, Wayne Roper and Indy Mac Mortgage are all interested parties. The SEV on this property is $23,100. This property has been substantially damaged by fire. The city is presently holding $6,200 of insurance money on this property from the fire insurance. The building value was$20,400. The estimate of repairs is $21,500. The property has been vacant for more than 180 consecutive days. Staff recommends that this building be demolished. Sharon Pennell, 1536 Knollwood, addressed the Board. She lives kiddy corner from 1525 Knollwood. She stated that the said property has always been a troubled property. It has always been a rental property with drug action, prostitution, and has been set on fire twice. Something needs to be done with this property now. Jim Melton, 1536 Knollwood, addressed the Board. He has lived there since 1984. The property has been nothing but a problem. He concurs with Ms. Pennell's comments. The house has several cats and raccoons coming out of the basement as well as neighborhood kids that are playing around the house. The side door has been left open several times inviting kids to go into the structure and possibly get hurt. It is nothing but an eyesore and is running down the value of his property. He wants the structure demolished. Zoreta Mackie, 1549 Knollwood, addressed the Board. She concurs with all the previous comments. Walter Brown, president of Knollwood/Willow Neighborhood Association, addressed the Board. He is also aware of the problems concerning this property. He has spoken to Mr. Sykes about the property. Mr. Sykes and Mr. Brown went to the property and looked at it. He had it boarded up to keep the kids out until something could be done with the property. ,..l �-:. E 4^. DEMOLITION BOARD MEETING February 28, 2002 Page 2 Board Member Robert Cochran ordered the property be made safe or demolished by March 28, 2002. Seconded by Mark Hiaeshutter. Approved by consent. Case No.: 2001-016C Address: 108 W. Rockford Ms. Love presented the case. She stated that it has been used variously and most recently as a church. The SEV is $17,100. Our office arrived at this SEV figure by asking the Assessor's Office for assistance with providing us with an appraisal since churches do not normally have an appraised value on the regular assessor's records. The building value is$14,400. The estimate of repairs is$33,000. The estimate of repairs was prepared by the Building Inspector, Ralph Gregus. The property has been vacant for more than 180 consecutive days. It is the opinion of the staff that this property should be demolished. Jane Parker, 2305 Forest Avenue, addressed the Board. She stated that this property has been boarded up for about 3 years. It has been a haven for wild creatures as well as neighborhood kids. The man that lives next door has been taking care of the yard for years. The man offered to rebuild the roof, but the church refused. L. Davis stated that David Maxwell, representing the owners, came by the office requesting a stay so that they could repair the structure or demolish it themselves. Ms. Davis explained the demolition process to him. Mr. Maxwell stated that he would recommend that the structure be demolished and the property turned into a park. He also stated that he could not be at the meeting, but would send a representative. Ms. Davis also received a phone call from the owners in New York requesting a stay. Board Member Mark Hiaeshutter ordered the property be made safe or demolished by March 28, 2002. Seconded by Robert Cochran. Approved by consent. Rob Eschbach, 1228 Daisy Lane, addressed the Board. He stated that the reason he is here is because the property is coming up on the state auction in March for non-payment of property taxes—although he is not sure how the church could wind up on this list. General discussion ensued regarding the use of this property, how long it has been a church, tax use, etc. Mr. Eschbach stated that he did an inspection on the property. He is a licensed builder with the City of Lansing and has done work for CDBG. He stated that it doesn't seem like it would take$33,000 to fix this property. He came up with $10,000 or less. He asked the board to hold this for a month to see if someone buys it on the state auction and fixes it up. E. Love clarified for the record that the estimate of repairs is done by a building inspector. It is required that our estimates are done by contractor prices, not at do-it-yourself prices. The estimate was done utilizing good building practices. Mr. Cochran stated that Mr. Eschbach could put together a proposal and present it to City Council when the case goes before them. OLD BUSINESS: Case No.: 2001-014 Address: 1209 W. Ottawa Eleanor Love presented the case. She informed the board that this house has all new windows, new siding, new structural work. A tremendous amount of work has been done to this house. Bill Groenewoud addressed the board and gave them updated pictures on the house. He stated that permits have been taken out and the inside is being worked on. The roughing is complete. They are at the drywall stage on the inside of the house. They should be completely done within 30 days. Mr. Groenewoud also stated that on the old structure there was a stairwell on the east side of the house. They took that stairwell off and added a stairwell on the inside and converted it back to a single family dwelling. Board Member Robert Cochran has ordered that this case be tabled until 4/25/02. If all permits are finaled and all work done,this will be pulled from the demolition process and be registered as safe with Ingham County Register of Deeds. Seconded by Mark Hiaeshutter. Approved by consent. ` ^� 1 i DEMOLITION BOARD MEETING February 28 2002 Page 3 NEW BUSINESS (continued): Case No.: 1999-012C Address: 800-806 Baker Ms. Love presented the case. She stated that the Taxpayer of Record is Frank Zeineh and is the only interested party. The SEV on this property is $25,000. The building value is $22,600. The property has been vacant for more than 180 consecutive days. The estimate of repairs is $31,000. This is a commercial structure at the corner of Baker St. It was inspected by a building inspector who determined that unless it is fixed up, this property should be demolished. Brian McNamara, present owner of the property, addressed the board. He stated that he and his son bought the property in April 2001. He faxed a copy of the land contract to Laura Davis. He stated that his intention is to make this a grocery store again. He spoke with the inspectors in April when he purchased the property. He owns several rental properties in Lansing. He works on them constantly and now took on this project as well. They are not going to use this as a rental, which it has been in the past. It will strictly be storage and office for the store. He is aware that it needs a lot of work and has pulled a demolition permit to do the interior work. They go there every time they get a chance to work on the inside. He understands that the board would like to see some progress on the outside and will do whatever the board wishes him to do on it. Board Member Robert Cochran ordered that this case be tabled until March 28, 2002 and requested from Mr. McNamara a plan showing a schedule of work progression. Seconded by Mark Hiaeshutter. Approved by consent. Case No.: 1998-003 Address: 629 S. Francis Ms. Love presented the case. She stated that the Taxpayer of Record is Alfredie & Rosie Anderson. The SEV on this property is $7,000. The building value is$6,000. The property has been.vacant for more than 180 consecutive days. The estimate of repairs is $19,360. Mr. Al Anderson, 1513 Guenther, addressed the Board. He stated that he owns the property at 629 and 623 S. Francis. He sold the property on a land contract. He just got out of court a couple of months ago and got the property back. As soon as he got the property back, he received a letter from our office that it was going into the demolition process. He hasn't had the property for over 5 years. The person who had the property on the land contract quit paying. Mr. Anderson had to take her to court to get the property back. He is requesting for adequate time to tear the house down. He has inquired about a demolition permit to tear it down themselves. He said that he has to get the letters from the Board of Water& Light stating that services have been shut off. He has one letter and was told by the BWL that they would have to call our office—they wouldn't send a letter out. He is requesting more than one month to tear this down since he works every day and would be tearing this house down on afternoons and weekends. Mr. Hiaeshutter asked if the structure was secure. Mr. Anderson stated that it is secure. However, there wasn't anything that he could have done on it since he just got the property back. E. Love will contact BWL to see what the holdup is on the letter. Board Member Robert Cochran ordered the property be made safe or demolished by April 28, 2002. Seconded by Mark Hiaeshutter. Approved by consent. Case No.: 2001-018C Address: 3012 N. East St. Ms. Love presented the case. She stated that the Taxpayer of Record is King Venture Inc. Other interested parties include the Granger Foundation, Olson Family LLC, Harold Jones Plumbing & Heating and King Venture Inc. The building value is$241,600. The property has been vacant for more than 180 consecutive days. The estimate of repairs is that it is beyond repair. In order to rebuild the structure would be approximately$250,000. It is the recommendation of the Building Safety Office that this property be demolished. Ray Easton, vice president of the Granger Foundation, addressed the Board. He stated that they are '/2 owners of the land. The Olson family is the other'/z owners of the property itself. King Venture owns the building which was purchased from H & H Foods. They, in turn, sold the property or had a lease arrangement with The Night Owl. Granger would be glad to take the building down, but they don't want to take the building down and have King Venture come back and say that they took down a perfectly good building. Granger needs something from the City of Lansing stating that the structure needs to be demolished. He read a letter from their attorneys office to the board. Mr. Cochran asked how one can own land and not own the improvements to it. DEMOLITION BOARD MEETING February 28 2002 Page 4 Mr. Easton explained that there can be a land lease. The lease expires in 2012. Whatever property is there at that time would become Granger's. Right now, they do not own the building, they own the land. They will tear the building down themselves, but need a letter from the City of Lansing stating the need for the demolition. Eleanor Love explained that this is what the board does is generate demolition orders. Board Member Mark Hiaeshutter ordered the property be made safe or demolished by March 28, 2002. Seconded by Robert Cochran. Approved by consent. Case No.: 2001-020 Address: 1211 N. Capitol Ave. Eleanor Love presented the case. The property has been vacant for more than 180 consecutive days. The listed Taxpayer of Record is Virginia Lankton. Interested parties include Virginia Lankton, Neal & Kristina Barncard. The SEV is $20,500. The building value is$18,700. The estimate of repairs is $22,500. Kristina Barncard addressed the Board. She stated that Virginia Lankton is deceased. They just filed the paperwork with the county last Friday. She stated that they bought the house and did part of a roof repair. They have a possible buyer for the property and they have given her a $500 deposit. The people that are buying the house are contractors and plan to either demolish it themselves or repair it. Eleanor Love asked if she would have a firmed up plan with a month. Mrs. Barncard stated that they are doing a very short land contract,just a couple of months, then they will buy the house outright. Board Member Robert Cochran ordered that this case be tabled until March 28, 2002. Seconded by Mark Hiaeshutter. Approved by consent. OLD BUSINESS (continued): Case No.: 2001-003 Address: 1600 Lansing Ave. Eleanor Love presented the case. She stated that this property is being repaired. She spoke with Mr. Watts who informed her that the man doing his roofing fell and broke his leg. Mr. Watts is afraid of heights. Mr. Watts has written a letter to our office listing the remainder of the schedule of completion. Board Member Mark Hiaeshutter ordered that this case be tabled until April 25, 2002. Seconded by Mark Hiaeshutter. Approved by consent. NEW BUSINESS (continued): Case No.: 2001-021 Address: 1443 Roosevelt Eleanor Love presented the case. She stated that the property has been vacant for more than 180 consecutive days. Listed Taxpayer of Record is Abel Flores. Other interested parties include Abel Flores, 15t National Acceptance Corporation and Willie Britton. The SEV is$13,000. The building value is $11,100. The estimate of repairs is$15,100. Staff recommends that this property be demolished. Walter Brown, president of the Knollwood/Willow Neighborhood Association, addressed the Board. He is familiar with this property and would also like to see this property demolished. Jim Melton, 1536 Knollwood, addressed the Board. He stated that he lives one block west of said property. The property has been a real eyesore on the neighborhood. They are trying to get their neighborhood cleaned up. This property is another problem that needs to be demolished because no one wants to do anything with the property and it brings other property values down. Eleanor Love stated that this needs to be done very soon due to the fact that someone has dug a very significant hole in the back yard and our office has had to have a fence put around the 8 ft. hole. Board Member Mark Hiaeshutter ordered the property be made safe or demolished by March 28, 2002. Seconded by Robert Cochran. Approved by consent. DEMOLITION BOARD MEETING February 28, 2002 Page 5 Case No.: 1999-005 Address: 528 S. Hayford Ave. Eleanor Love presented the case. She stated that this property has been vacant for more than 180 consecutive days. Listed Taxpayer of Record is Anthony Zlomak, who is also the only other interested party. The SEV is $12,600. The building value is $11,400. The estimate of repairs is $24,100. Michael Comstock, 524 S. Hayford St., addressed the Board. He stated that all that separates his property from the above mentioned property is a 15'wide driveway. The reason that he bought into that neighborhood about a year ago was that he expected the neighborhood to improve. He thought that if some of the bad houses could be rehabbed or demolished that it would bring the value of his house up. In the last year, this property has cost him a significant amount of money. They did a partial demolition on the front porch and left all of the construction materials laying in his driveway—which cost him new tires due to nails. Vagrants are in that house often as well as wild animals. It cost him their family pet—a $1,400 blood hound. A raccoon got in a fight with the dog which was chained up in the back yard. The dog developed an infection and had to be destroyed a month later. He stated that he wouldn't mind seeing the house be rehabilitated, but Mr. Zlomak has not been around since September 2001. He requested that the board have the structure demolished. Board Member Mark Hiaeshutter ordered the property be made safe or demolished by March 28, 2002. Seconded by Robert Cochran. Approved by consent. Case No.: 2001-017C Address: 4415 S. MLK Eleanor Love presented the case. The listed Taxpayer of Record is Donald J. Dunn. Interested parties include Donald J. Dunn and the Estate of Frank Basel. The property has been vacant for more than 180 consecutive days. The SEV is $30,400. The land value is $17,200. The building value is $13,200. The estimate of repairs is$13,700. Eleanor stated that Mr. Dunn was given the opportunity to accompany our office through the structure, and he did not, nor did he send a representative. Our office obtained an administrative search warrant in order to do the inspection. Board Member Robert Cochran ordered the property be made safe or demolished by March 28, 2002. Seconded by Mark Hiaeshutter. Approved by consent. Case No.: 2002-002 Address: 6228 Hilliard Eleanor Love presented the case. The listed Taxpayer of Record is Wells Fargo Home Mortgage Inc. Interested parties are Wells Fargo Home Mortgage Inc. and Darren Tanner. This property had been foreclosed on and the woman that owned it lost it back to the bank. The roof was falling off and because of the water damage from the roof, the walls were splayed and it was in pretty bad shape. The neighborhood was very concerned about this property. About three weeks ago, Mr. Tanner came in to the office and stated that he had purchased it from the bank. He could not be here at the meeting tonight. Mr. Tanner has removed the garage. He has completely taken off the roof; he has taken off all the side walls; he has removed the garage and taken all of the materials away from the site; he has trusses that are supposed to arrive tomorrow; he is rebuilding all of the walls; he will finish the exterior work by the 1st of April; and he hopes to finish the entire structure by the 1 st of September because he is going to move in as home owner occupant with his children. They want to start school in the fall. That is why he intends to have it all completed by the 1st of September. He loves the huge lot. He has cleaned up the lot and trimmed up the trees. He, as well as his brothers, are in construction. Board Member Robert Cochran ordered that this case be tabled until April 25, 2002. Seconded by Mark Hiaeshutter. Approved by consent. Case No.: 2001-019 Address: 1050 N. Cedar St. Eleanor Love presented the case. The listed Taxpayer of Record is Jose Hinojosa. Other interested parties include Jose Hinojosa, the Estate of Frank Basel, State Housing Corporation, Franken Investments Inc., and 1st Union National Bank. The SEV is $12,300. The building value is $10,800. The estimate of repairs is $11,000. This property has been vacant for more than 180 consecutive days. Board Member Robert Cochran ordered the property be made safe or demolished by March 28, 2002. Seconded by Mark Hiaeshutter. Approved by consent. DEMOLITION BOARD MEETING February 28 2002 Page 6 OLD BUSINESS (continued): Case No.: 2001-005 Address: 1214 Center St. Eleanor Love presented the case. She stated that Mr. Lake could not find anyone interested in this property. Eleanor will ask Laura to contact the Old Town coordinator to see if they can find someone who is interested in this property. Board Member Robert Cochran ordered that this case be tabled until March 28, 2002. Seconded by Mark Hiaeshutter. Approved by consent. OTHER BUSINESS: Update on 3234 Young Ave. Eleanor Love explained that we received a fax from Mr. Jim Schoenherr who recently purchased the property and is rehabilitating it. He gave our office a schedule of repairs which should be done and ready for inspection by April 15', 2002. 2002 Meeting Schedule Eleanor Love reviewed the 2002 Meeting Schedule with the Board. The starting time of the meeting was discussed. It was decided that Eleanor would check into getting the starting time changed from 7:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Board Member Robert Cochran moved to approve the meeting schedule dates and times subject to change in time. Seconded by Mark Hiaeshutter. Approved by consent. PUBLIC COMMENT: none At 8:55pm, Mark Hiaeshutter adjourned the meeting. Respectfully submitted, Eleanor K. Love Draft date: March 7, 2002 Secretary Approved date: Sent to Clerk's Office: cc: Mayor's Office City Clerk's Office City Council File