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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001 - Demolition Board Minutes yPt.1 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 G A 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 27, 2001 The September 2001 meeting of the City of Lansing Demolition Board was called to order at 7:06 p.m. by Eleanor Love. The following member was in attendance: Robert Cochran; Mark Hiaeshutter(arrived late) MEMBERS ABSENT: Gloria Jones STAFF PRESENT: Eleanor Love, Laura Davis PUBLIC PRESENT: Archie Lake, Sheryl Smith Eleanor Love asked for the approval of the July 26, 2001 minutes. Robert Cochran moved to approve the minutes. Approved by consent. OLD BUSINESS: Case No.: 2001-005 Address: 1214 Center St. Eleanor Love presented the case at 1214 Center St. This property has listed taxpayers of Archie Lake and Sheryl Smith who are present at the meeting. Ms. Sheryl Smith stated that they had made contact with Susan Cantlon, Historic Planner regarding the property. She stated that Ms. Cantlon had been extremely helpful and had given her quite a bit of information. Ms. Smith stated that they had decided that they want to sell the property due to the fact that their money is tied up on the other property that they are renovating on S. Washington. General discussion ensued regarding contacting Greater Lansing Housing Commission, Ferris Development, etc. Mr. Mark Hiaeshutter arrived. After more discussion on the options of having a non-profit development purchase the property, Ms. Smith requested another month in order to contact her sources about buying the property. Mr. Cochran has ordered that this case be tabled until the October 25'h Demolition Board Meeting in order to give the owners ample time to contact their sources about purchasing the property. NEW BUSINESS: Case No.: 1999-018 Address: 1031 S. Grand Ms. Love presented the case at 1031 S. Grand. She stated that the Taxpayer of Record is Robert Thelen. Mr. Thelen and Thomas Gingras are the interested parties. The SEV is $20,500 and the estimate of repairs is $33,785.00 and that the structure has been vacant for 180 consecutive days. She stated that Laura Davis had received a phone call today from an attorney representing the seller asking for confirmation that this property was indeed in the demolition process. The attorney stated that they have a buyer for the property and that he has a quick claim deed ready for the buyer to pick up today. While Ms. Davis was speaking with the attorney, Mr. Greg Drake, the buyer, called the office. He stated his intentions of wanting to fix up the property and that he was picking up the quick claim deed from the attorney today. He could not attend the demolition board hearing tonight due to a previously scheduled meeting. DEMOLITION BOARD MEETING MINU i ES SEPTEMBER 27, 2001 PAGE 2 General discussion ensued regarding the fact that no one contacted our office until today regarding this property. Mr. Cochran has ordered that this case be tabled until the October 25th Demolition Board Meeting in order to give the owners a chance to address the Demolition Board. Case No.: 2000-001 Address: 1013 Leslie Ms. Love presented the case at 1013 Leslie St. She stated that the Taxpayer of Record is Virginia Booth and the only interested party is Virginia Booth. She explained that she received a note from Debra Baker, Virginia Booth's granddaughter stating that Virginia Booth had passed away and that she had sold the property to Mark Parish and Troy Skutt for$1800.00. Eleanor stated that the property has been vacant for 180 consecutive days, the SEV on the property is $4,400 and the cost of repairs is $25,650. She also stated that she has not heard from Mark Parish or Troy Skutt since they purchased the property. Board Member Mark Hiaeshutter ordered the property made safe or demolished by October 25, 2001. Seconded by Robert Cochran. Motion passed unanimously. Case No.: 2001-008 Address: 1340 Emerson Ms. Love presented the case at 1340 Emerson. She stated that the Taxpayer of Record is JW & Eva Mae James and that they are the only interested parties in the property. The SEV is $16,400 and the estimate of repairs is $18,500. The property has been vacant for 180 consecutive days. Board Member Robert Cochran ordered the property made safe or demolished by October 25, 2001. Seconded by Mark Hiaeshutter. Motion passed unanimously. Case No.: 2001-009 Address: 325 W. Willow Ms. Love presented the case at 325 W. Willow. She stated that the Taxpayer of Record is Michael Fox and Matthew Zarka. The interested parties are also Michael Fox and Matthew Zarka. The SEV is $4,300. The cost of repairs is $14,500. The property has been vacant for 180 consecutive days. Mr. Cochran stated that the historic report was confusing on this property stating that the wall that was leaning was historic. It was decided after discussion that the report must have an error in it. Board Member Mark Hiaeshutter ordered the property made safe or demolished by October 25, 2001. Seconded by Robert Cochran. Motion passed unanimously. Case No.: 2001-010 Address: 314 Howe St. Ms. Love presented the case at 314 Howe St. She stated that the Taxpayer of Record is Willie Bibbs. Mr. Bibbs is also the only interested party. An attempt to contact Mr. Bibbs via certified mail failed. However, Scott Sanford, Code Compliance Officer, met Mr. Bibbs at the site and explained what was going to happen to the structure. This is a completely fire damaged structure past the point of repair. It was requested by Mr. Sanford that this structure be demolished as soon as possible due to safety issues. Board Member Robert Cochran ordered the property made safe or demolished by October 25, 2001. Seconded by Mark Hiaeshutter. Motion passed unanimously. Case No.: 2001-003 Address: 1600 Lansing Ave. Ms. Love added this case to the agenda. She stated that the Taxpayer of Record is Eugene Watts. This case was originally heard on 4/26/01 by the Demolition Board. It was tabled until 6/28/01. Since that time, Mr. Watts has been repairing the structure, but progress has been slow due to the fact that Mr. Watts is doing the work himself with permits. Current pictures were given to the Board showing the progress that has been made on the property. Mr. Cochran has ordered that this case be tabled until the December Demolition Board Meeting in order to give the owner more time to complete the repairs. DEMOLITION BOARD MEETING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 27, 2001 PAGE 3 PUBLIC COMMENT: none At 8:15pm, Robert Cochran adjourn the meeting. Respectfully submitted, Eleanor K. Love Draft date: September 28, 2001 Secretary Approved date: October 25, 2001 Sent to Clerk's Office: October 26, 2001 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 l CODE COMPLIANCE OFFICE David C. Hollister, Mayor DRAFT COPY OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY OF LANSING DEMOLITION BOARD Held at 316 N. Capitol Ave. at 7:00 pm, September 27, 2001 The September 2001 meeting of the City of Lansing Demolition Board was called to order at 7:06 p.m. by Eleanor Love. The following member was in attendance: Robert Cochran; Mark Hiaeshutter(arrived late) MEMBERS ABSENT: Gloria Jones STAFF PRESENT: Eleanor Love, Laura Davis PUBLIC PRESENT: Archie Lake, Sheryl Smith Eleanor Love asked for the approval of the July 26, 2001 minutes. Robert Cochran moved to approve the minutes. Approved by consent. OLD BUSINESS: Case No.: 2001-005 Address: 1214 Center St. Eleanor Love presented the case at 1214 Center St. This property has listed taxpayers of Archie Lake and Sheryl Smith who are present at the meeting. Ms. Sheryl Smith stated that they had made contact with Susan Cantlon, Historic Planner regarding the property. She stated that Ms. Cantlon had been extremely helpful and had given her quite a bit of information. Ms. Smith stated that they had decided that they want to sell the property due to the fact that their money is tied up on the other property that they are renovating on S. Washington. General discussion ensued regarding contacting Greater Lansing Housing Commission, Ferris Development, etc. Mr. Mark Hiaeshutter arrived. After more discussion on the options of having a non-profit development purchase the property, Ms. Smith requested another month in order to contact her sources about buying the property. Mr. Cochran has ordered that this case be tabled until the October 25t' Demolition Board Meeting in order to give the owners ample time to contact their sources about purchasing the property. NEW BUSINESS: Case No.: 1999-018 Address: 1031 S. Grand Ms. Love presented the case at 1031 S. Grand. She stated that the Taxpayer of Record is Robert Thelen. Mr. Thelen and Thomas Gingras are the interested parties. The SEV is$20,500 and the estimate of repairs is$33,785.00 and that the structure has been vacant for 180 consecutive days. She stated that Laura Davis had received a phone call today from an attorney representing the seller asking for confirmation that this property was indeed in the demolition process. The attorney stated that they have a buyer for the property and that he has a quick claim deed ready for the buyer to pick up today. While Ms. Davis was speaking with the attorney, Mr. Greg Drake, the buyer, called the office. He stated his intentions of wanting to fix up the property and that he was picking up the quick claim deed from the attorney today. He could not attend the demolition board hearing tonight due to a previously scheduled meeting. DEMOLITION BOARD MEETING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 27, 2001 PAGE 2 General discussion ensued regarding the fact that no one contacted our office until today regarding this property. Mr. Cochran has ordered that this case be tabled until the October 25th Demolition Board Meeting in order to give the owners a chance to address the Demolition Board. Case No.: 2000-001 Address: 1013 Leslie Ms. Love presented the case at 1013 Leslie St. She stated that the Taxpayer of Record is Virginia Booth and the only interested party is Virginia Booth. She explained that she received a note from Debra Baker, Virginia Booth's granddaughter stating that Virginia Booth had passed away and that she had sold the property to Mark Parish and Troy Skutt for$1800.00. Eleanor stated that the property has been vacant for 180 consecutive days, the SEV on the property is $4,400 and the cost of repairs is $25,650. She also stated that she has not heard from Mark Parish or Troy Skutt since they purchased the property. Board Member Mark Hiaeshutter ordered the property made safe or demolished by October 25, 2001. Seconded by Robert Cochran. Motion passed unanimously. Case No.: 2001-008 Address: 1340 Emerson Ms. Love presented the case at 1340 Emerson. She stated that the Taxpayer of Record is JW& Eva Mae James and that they are the only interested parties in the property. The SEV is$16,400 and the estimate of repairs is$18,500. The property has been vacant for 180 consecutive days. Board Member Robert Cochran ordered the property made safe or demolished by October 25, 2001. Seconded by Mark Hiaeshutter. Motion passed unanimously. Case No.: 2001-009 Address: 325 W. Willow Ms. Love presented the case at 325 W. Willow. She stated that the Taxpayer of Record is Michael Fox and Matthew Zarka. The interested parties are also Michael Fox and Matthew Zarka. The SEV is$4,300. The cost of repairs is $14,500. The property has been vacant for 180 consecutive days. Mr. Cochran stated that the historic report was confusing on this property stating that the wall that was leaning was historic. It was decided after discussion that the report must have an error in it. Board Member Mark Hiaeshutter ordered the property made safe or demolished by October 25, 2001. Seconded by Robert Cochran. Motion passed unanimously. Case No.: 2001-010 Address: 314 Howe St. Ms. Love presented the case at 314 Howe St. She stated that the Taxpayer of Record is Willie Bibbs. Mr. Bibbs is also the only interested party. An attempt to contact Mr. Bibbs via certified mail failed. However, Scott Sanford, Code Compliance Officer, met Mr. Bibbs at the site and explained what was going to happen to the structure. This is a completely fire damaged structure past the point of repair. It was requested by Mr. Sanford that this structure be demolished as soon as possible due to safety issues. Board Member Robert Cochran ordered the property made safe or demolished by October 25, 2001. Seconded by Mark Hiaeshutter. Motion passed unanimously. Case No.: 2001-003 Address: 1600 Lansing Ave. Ms. Love added this case to the agenda. She stated that the Taxpayer of Record is Eugene Watts. This case was originally heard on 4/26/01 by the Demolition Board. It was tabled until 6/28/01. Since that time, Mr. Watts has been repairing the structure, but progress has been slow due to the fact that Mr. Watts is doing the work himself with permits. Current pictures were given to the Board showing the progress that has been made on the property. Mr. Cochran has ordered that this case be tabled until the December Demolition Board Meeting in order to give the owner more time to complete the repairs. DEMOLITION BOARD MEETING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 27, 2001 PAGE 3 PUBLIC COMMENT: none At 8:15pm, Robert Cochran adjourned the meeting. Respectfully submitted, Eleanor K. Love Draft date: September 28, 2001 Secretary Approved date: Sent to Clerk's Office: cc: Mayor's Office City Clerk's Office City Council File y�1.1 S I NG DEPARTMENT OF PLAfvNING 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, December 6, 2001 The December 2001 meeting of the City of Lansing Demolition Board was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Eleanor Love. The following member was in attendance: Mark Hiaeshutter MEMBERS ABSENT: Gloria Jones, Robert Cochran STAFF PRESENT: Eleanor Love, Laura Davis PUBLIC PRESENT: Bill Groenewoud, Phyllis Groenewoud, Nicole Ames-Powell, John Stafford Eleanor Love asked for the approval of the October 25, 2001 minutes. Mark Hiaeshutter moved to approve the minutes. 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.: 2001-014 Address: 1209 W. Ottawa Ms. Love presented the case. She stated that the Taxpayer of Record is Lester Steadman, who is deceased. Other interested parties include Dorothy Steadman, Wayne Lindner and Taxvest Limited Corp. Mr. & Mrs. Groenewoud are the primary interested representing Taxvest Limited, The SEV on this property is $21,800. The building value is$19,300. The estimate of repairs is$23,300. The property has been vacant for more than 180 consecutive days. Code Compliance has done an interior and exterior evaluation of the property. There are some major issues with the foundation. She stated that due to the foundation issues and the fact that it has been vacant for a substantial amount of time, and that there has been problems with the basement walls—problems with animals and water in the basement—the Code Compliance Officer is asking for demolition of this building. L. Davis read into the record a note from the file regarding Dorothy Steadman's interest in the property. It was determined that Ms. Steadman signed over a quit claim deed to Taxvest Limited and no longer has interest in the property. Mr. Hiaeshutter asked Mrs. Groenewoud what Taxvest Limited's interest was in the property. Mrs. Groenewoud explained what Taxvest Limited does and their interest in this particular property. She also explained the time frame involved in the entire process. General discussion ensued regarding Taxvest's intentions for repairing the property and selling it. It was also discussed about the accessibility of the property and a timeline for repairing it. Board Member Mark Hiaeshutter tabled the case to February 28, 2002. Approved by consent. DEMOLITION BOARD MEETING MINUTL— DECEMBER 6, 2001 PAGE 2 Case No.: 1998-011 Address: 418 W. Fairfield Ms. Love presented the case. She stated that the Taxpayer of Record is Nicole Ames. The SEV is$3,100. The land value is $1,700. The building value is $1,400. The estimate of repairs is$9,500. The property has been vacant for more than 180 consecutive days. Nicole Ames addressed the Board. She explained that she purchased the property 3 years ago in February. They bought this house and the house next door to it from the same person. The other house was not condemned and required their immediate attention to fix it. They have a building permit on it and having been working on it continually. The intention with this house is to tear it down. The outside of the house looks ok. It is secure. Their intention is to tear the existing house down, put in a new basement and put a modular house on it. But it is nothing that they are able to do at this point. Mark Hiaeshutter stated that he is concerned about a timeline. It needs to be taken care of as soon as possible. He wants to see some type of a time frame. Ms. Ames asked the board to table this case until the weather is convenient for them to demolish the structure themselves due to the fact that winter is nearly here. Board Member Mark Hiaeshutter tabled the case until 5/23/02. Approved by consent. OLD BUSINESS: Case No.: 2001-003 Address: 1600 Lansing Ave. Eleanor Love presented the case. She informed the board that the roof will be going on next week. The owner is making progress on the house. Code Compliance's recommendation is to table the case for 60 days to allow the owner to complete the work on the house. Mr. Hiaeshutter has ordered that this case be tabled until 2/28/02. Approved by consent. NEW BUSINESS (continued): Case No.: 2001-012 Address: 1315 W. Lenawee Ms. Love presented the case. She stated that the Taxpayer of Record is Bernard Yaeger who is deceased. Interested parties include Rosalind Blier, FUNB HOLDCO Inc., Steven Michaels and the Estate of Loretta Yaeger. The SEV on this property is $20,100. The land value is $2,800. The building value is$17,300. The property has been vacant for more than 180 consecutive days. The estimate of repairs is$21,000. The request of the Code Compliance Office is to make safe or demolish this property. Board Member Mark Hiaeshutter ordered the property made safe or demolished by January 3, 2002. Approved by consent. Case No.: 2001-013 Address: 1113 Persons Ct. Ms. Love presented the case. She stated that the Taxpayer of Record is Buell & Doris Conroy, both deceased. Interested parties include Richard Conroy, representing the estate, and the QTS Corporation. The SEV on this property is $15,900. The land value is $6,900. The building value is $9,000. The property has been vacant for more than 180 consecutive days. The estimate of repairs is $11,600. Board Member Mark Hiaeshutter ordered the property made safe or demolished by January 3, 2002. Approved by consent. Case No.: 1998-017 Address: 1538 Lansing Ms. Love presented the case. She stated that the Taxpayer of Record is Jeffrey H. Isham. He is the only interested party that appears on the title work. The SEV on this property is $13,400. The land value is $1,300. The building value is $12,100. The property has been vacant for more than 180 consecutive days. The estimate of repairs is$11,000. However, that was done in 1996. It is the contention of the Code Compliance Office that the value of those repairs has increased since that time substantially more than the value of the property. The request of the Code Compliance Office is to make safe or demolish this property. DEMOLITION BOARD MEETING MINUTL DECEMBER 6, 2001 PAGE 3 Board Member Mark Hiaeshutter ordered the property made safe or demolished by January 3, 2002. Approved by consent. PUBLIC COMMENT: none At 8:25pm, Mark Hiaeshutter adjourned the meeting. Respectfully submitted, Eleanor K. Love Draft date: December 10, 2001 Secretary Approved date: February 28, 2002 Sent to Clerk's Office: March 6, 2002 cc: Mayor's Office City Clerk's Office City Council File --., 1 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 1 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, December 6, 2001 The December 2001 meeting of the City of Lansing Demolition Board was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Eleanor Love. The following member was in attendance: Mark Hiaeshutter MEMBERS ABSENT: Gloria Jones, Robert Cochran STAFF PRESENT: Eleanor Love, Laura Davis PUBLIC PRESENT: Bill Groenewoud, Phyllis Groenewoud, Nicole Ames-Powell, John Stafford Eleanor Love asked for the approval of the October 25, 2001 minutes. Mark Hiaeshutter moved to approve the minutes. 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.: 2001-014 Address: 1209 W. Ottawa Ms. Love presented the case. She stated that the Taxpayer of Record is Lester Steadman, who is deceased. Other interested parties include Dorothy Steadman, Wayne Lindner and Taxvest Limited Corp. Mr. & Mrs. Groenewoud are the primary interested representing Taxvest Limited. The SEV on this property is $21,800. The building value is$19,300. The estimate of repairs is $23,300. The property has been vacant for more than 180 consecutive days. Code Compliance has done an interior and exterior evaluation of the property. There are some major issues with the foundation. She stated that due to the foundation issues and the fact that it has been vacant for a substantial amount of time, and that there has been problems with the basement walls—problems with animals and water in the basement—the Code Compliance Officer is asking for demolition of this building. L. Davis read into the record a note from the file regarding Dorothy Steadman's interest in the property. It was determined that Ms. Steadman signed over a quit claim deed to Taxvest Limited and no longer has interest in the property. Mr. Hiaeshutter asked Mrs. Groenewoud what Taxvest Limited's interest was in the property. Mrs. Groenewoud explained what Taxvest Limited does and their interest in this particular property. She also explained the time frame involved in the entire process. General discussion ensued regarding Taxvest's intentions for repairing the property and selling it. It was also discussed about the accessibility of the property and a timeline for repairing it. Board Member Mark Hiaeshutter tabled the case to February 28, 2002. Approved by consent. DEMOLITION BOARD MEETING MINUTES DECEMBER 6 2001 PAGE 2 Case No.: 1998-011 Address: 418 W. Fairfield Ms. Love presented the case. She stated that the Taxpayer of Record is Nicole Ames. The SEV is $3,100. The land value is $1,700. The building value is$1,400. The estimate of repairs is $9,500. The property has been vacant for more than 180 consecutive days. Nicole Ames addressed the Board. She explained that she purchased the property 3 years ago in February. They bought this house and the house next door to it from the same person. The other house was not condemned and required their immediate attention to fix it. They have a building permit on it and having been working on it continually. The intention with this house is to tear it down. The outside of the house looks ok. It is secure. Their intention is to tear the existing house down, put in a new basement and put a modular house on it. But it is nothing that they are able to do at this point. Mark Hiaeshutter stated that he is concerned about a timeline. It needs to be taken care of as soon as possible. He wants to see some type of a time frame. Ms. Ames asked the board to table this case until the weather is convenient for them to demolish the structure themselves due to the fact that winter is nearly here. Board Member Mark Hiaeshutter tabled the case until 5123102. Approved by consent. OLD BUSINESS: Case No.: 2001-003 Address: 1600 Lansing Ave. Eleanor Love presented the case. She informed the board that the roof will be going on next week. The owner is making progress on the house. Code Compliance's recommendation is to table the case for 60 days to allow the owner to complete the work on the house. Mr. Hiaeshutter has ordered that this case be tabled until 2/28/02. Approved by consent. NEW BUSINESS (continued): Case No.: 2001-012 Address: 1315 W. Lenawee Ms. Love presented the case. She stated that the Taxpayer of Record is Bernard Yaeger who is deceased. Interested parties include Rosalind Blier, FUNB HOLDCO Inc., Steven Michaels and the Estate of Loretta Yaeger. The SEV on this property is $20,100. The land value is $2,800. The building value is $17,300. The property has been vacant for more than 180 consecutive days. The estimate of repairs is$21,000. The request of the Code Compliance Office is to make safe or demolish this property. Board Member Mark Hiaeshutter ordered the property made safe or demolished by January 3, 2002. Approved by consent. Case No.: 2001-013 Address: 1113 Persons Ct. Ms. Love presented the case. She stated that the Taxpayer of Record is Buell & Doris Conroy, both deceased. Interested parties include Richard Conroy, representing the estate, and the QTS Corporation. The SEV on this property is $15,900. The land value is $6,900. The building value is $9,000. The property has been vacant for more than 180 consecutive days. The estimate of repairs is $11,600. Board Member Mark Hiaeshutter ordered the property made safe or demolished by January 3, 2002. Approved by consent. Case No.: 1998-017 Address: 1538 Lansing Ms. Love presented the case. She stated that the Taxpayer of Record is Jeffrey H. Isham. He is the only interested party that appears on the title work. The SEV on this property is$13,400. The land value is $1,300. The building value is $12,100. The property has been vacant for more than 180 consecutive days. The estimate of repairs is $11,000. However, that was done in 1996. It is the contention of the Code Compliance Office that the value of those repairs has increased since that time substantially more than the value of the property. The request of the Code Compliance Office is to make safe or demolish this property. DEMOLITION BOARD MEETING MINUTES OCTOBER 25, 2001 PAGE 3 Board Member Mark Hiaeshutter ordered the property made safe or demolished by January 3,2002. Approved by consent. PUBLIC COMMENT: none At 8:25pm, Mark Hiaeshutter adjourned the meeting. Respectfully submitted, Eleanor K. Love Draft date: December 10, 2001 Secretary Approved date: Sent to Clerk's Office: cc: Mayor's Office City Clerk's Office City Council L,.,- File S 1 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 14' CODE COMPLIANCE OFFICE David C. Hollister, Mayor OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY OF LANSING DEMOLITION BOARD Held at 316 N. Capitol Ave. at 7:00 pm, October 25, 2001 The October 2001 meeting of the City of Lansing Demolition Board was called to order at 7:05 p.m. by Eleanor Love. The following member was in attendance: Mark Hiaeshutter MEMBERS ABSENT: Gloria Jones, Robert Cochran STAFF PRESENT: Eleanor Love, Laura Davis PUBLIC PRESENT: Archie Lake, Sheryl Smith Eleanor Love asked for the approval of the September 27, 2001 minutes. Mark Hiaeshutter moved to approve the minutes. Approved by consent. OLD BUSINESS: Case No.: 2001-005 Address: 1214 Center St. Eleanor Love presented the case at 1214 Center St. This property has listed taxpayers of Archie Lake and Sheryl Smith who are present at the meeting. She stated that this structure has some historical significance due to its Greek Revival structure. She explained that this case had been tabled at last month's meeting in order to give the owners time to find alternative funding sources. Ms. Smith gave current pictures of the structure to the board. She stated that they are trying to get a rental rehabilitation loan through the City of Lansing's Development Office. They had the application with them which we forwarded to the Development Office the next day. The owner's intention is to sell the property. They don't have the money to rehab it themselves. General discussion ensued regarding funding source possibilities, the time needed to proceed with this avenue, etc. Mr. Hiaeshutter has ordered that this case be tabled until the January 24th Demolition Board Meeting in order to give the owners ample time to contact their sources about purchasing the property. Case No.: 1999-018 Address: 1031 S. Grand Ms. Love presented the case at 1031 S. Grand. She stated that the Taxpayer of Record is Robert Thelen. Mr. Thelen and Thomas Gingras are the interested parties. The SEV is$20,500 and the estimate of repairs is$33,785.00 and that the structure has been vacant for 180 consecutive days. She stated that Mr. Greg Drake was going to purchase the property, but this fell through. There has been no contact with Mr. Drake. She referred to a letter from the owner's attorney stating the interaction that the attorney's office had with Mr. Drake. Mr. Hiaeshutter has ordered that this case be made safe or demolished by 11126/01. Approved by.consent. NEW BUSINESS: Case No.: 2001-010C Address: 1104 N. Larch St. Ms. Love presented the case. She stated that the Taxpayer of Record is Telecom Wireless. She explained that the zoning was originally residential, but was re-zoned for commercial use. Frank Basil, deceased, was the previous owner. Eleanor stated that the property has been vacant for 180 consecutive days, the SEV on the property is $14,500, the DEMOLITION BOARD MEET._j MINUTES OCTOBER 25, 2L PAGE 2 building value is $1,200 and the cost of repairs is$28,000. She also stated that the structure has been boarded several times due to people living in it. Because it is a commercial property, the information generated was from the Building Inspector and was submitted by Jack Nelson, Building Safety Manager. Pictures were reviewed. Board Member Mark Hiaeshutter ordered the property made safe or demolished by November 26, 2001. Approved by consent. Case No.: 1999-019 Address: 2501 Dunlap St. Ms. Love presented the case. She stated that the Taxpayer of Record is Mark& Gail Kelly. The interested parties are Mark &Gail Kelly, Ann Swieringa, Ernest Melvik and Frank Melvik. The SEV is $11,000 and the estimate of repairs is $14,000. The property has been vacant for 180 consecutive days. Eleanor explained that after exhaustive searches, the office was unable to locate any of the interested parties. Every piece of mail was returned. There is a memo in the file attesting to these facts. Board Member Mark Hiaeshutter ordered the property made safe or demolished by November 26, 2001. Approved by consent. Case No.: 1998-010 Address: 524 W. Fairfield Ms. Love presented the case. She stated that the Taxpayer of Record seems to be a confusing issue. Laura Davis explained that Arthur Good owned the property and did a land contract with Randy Grose. When she spoke with Randy Grose, he stated that Mr. Good would not allow him to tear the house down, so Mr. Grose gave the house back to Mr. Good. Mr. Good then sold the house to Mr. Harry McClure. When I spoke with Mr. Good, he stated that Mr. McClure made one payment and disappeared. Mr. Good stated that he has no interest or responsibility for this property; that he gave it to the fire department over 5 years ago. Ms. Davis asked Mr. Good to provide our office with some type of documentation to this effect. Mr. Good stated that he had washed his hands of the property and he would not provide our office with anything. After checking the City of Lansing's Assessor Records and Ingham County records, it seems to be that Mr. Good is still the owner of the property. The SEV is $9,500. The building value is$7,800. The land value is $1,700. The cost of repairs is $14,000. The property has been vacant for 180 consecutive days. Board Member Mark Hiaeshutter ordered the property made safe or demolished by November 26, 2001. Approved by consent. PUBLIC COMMENT: none At 8:15pm, Mark Hiaeshutter adjourned the meeting. Respectfully submitted, Eleanor K. Love Draft date: October 30, 2001 Secretary Approved date: December 6, 2001 Sent to Clerk's Office: December 7, 2001 cc: Mayor's Office City Clerk's Office City Council File S ING DEPHRTMENT 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 1 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, July 26, 2001 The July 2001 meeting of the City of Lansing Demolition Board was called to order at 7:06 p.m. by Eleanor Love. The following member was in attendance: Robert Cochran. MEMBERS ABSENT: Gloria Jones, Mark Hiaeshutter STAFF PRESENT: Eleanor Love, Laura Davis PUBLIC PRESENT: Archie Lake, Sheryl Smith Eleanor Love stated that Archie Lake and Sheryl Smith are present representing the property at 1214 Center St. The agenda will be modified to have that public hearing first. Eleanor Love asked for the approval of the April 26, 2001 minutes. Robert Cochran moved to approve the minutes. Approved by consent. OLD BUSINESS: None NEW BUSINESS: Case No.: 2001-005 Address: 1214 Center St. Eleanor Love presented the case at 1214 Center St. This property has listed taxpayers of Archie Lake and Sheryl Smith who are present at the meeting. The only other interested party from the title commitment is Old Kent Bank. The current SEV value of this property is $26,100. Ms. Love referred to the letter attached to this showing the corrections that need to be made to the building and a second attachment that shows the estimated work and repairs equaling $38,000. She also referred to the pictures in the file. Ms. Love stated that the problems in the building are extensive and wanted to bring to the attention of the board that the Historic Planner, Susan Cantlon, reviewed this building and her report was given to the board. Ms. Love indicated that this building does have historic significance and that it has an elaborate Greek Revival front entrance, etc. Due to the fact that the property has been vacant for more than 180 days, the amount of the repairs exceeds the SEV of the building. It was questioned by Mr. Cochran about conflicting SEV information. Ms. Love will check into this. She believes that the difference might be that the larger SEV would include the value of the land as well as the value of the structure, but she will verify this. Ms. Love stated that the structural work including foundation work, 2"d floor roof, miscellaneous roofing and siding, doors, windows, plumbing and electrical work. General discussion ensued with the owners regarding the costs of repairs. Ms. Love explained the state laws and how these figures are established by the Building Safety Office. J DEMOLITION BOARD MEETING MIN` _cS JULY 26, 2001 PAGE 2 Mr. Cochran asked the owners when they purchased the property. Mr. Lake stated they purchased the home 2 years ago. General discussion ensued regarding mortgages, previous owners, what the owners were financial capable of doing with the property, etc. Mr. Lake and Ms. Smith stated that Vlahakis showed interest in the property. They also received a note from Larry Baas showing interest in purchasing the property. They also stated that they are on the list for the Development Office, but they have no funds to put towards the property. Mr. Cochran offered his personal opinion that he would like this property to be restored. General discussion ensued regarding restoration, future use, zoning, etc. Mr. Lake stated that they do want to restore the property, but are having financial difficulties due to the fact that they are working on another property as well. Mr. Lake stated that he would fax a copy of their mortgage agreement to the Code Compliance Office. Member Robert Cochran has ordered that this case be tabled until September 27, 2001 in order to review the agreement which expires in October 2001. Case No.: 1998-015 Address: 314 Paris Ms. Love presented the case at 314 Paris. She stated that the Taxpayer of Record is Leonard Gray. Mr. Gray is the only interested party. The SEV is$11,200. She referred to a Housing Violation letter in the packet as well as an inspection of the property. She stated that the neighbors are very desirous for this property to come down. The property has been vacant for more than 180 consecutive days. Board Member Robert Cochran ordered the property made safe or demolished by August 25, 2001. Case No.: 2001-006C Address: 613 E. Shiawassee (414 N. Larch St.) Ms. Love presented this case and stated that this has been withdrawn. The Building Safety Office processed a Demolition Permit Application on 7/25/01 applied for by the owner. Member Robert Cochran ordered that this case is closed. Case No.: 2001-007 Address: 606 S. Mifflin Ms. Love presented the case at 606 S. Mifflin. She stated that the Taxpayer of Record is Aames Financial. Interested parties according to the Title Commitment is Aames Financial, Rubin Crump and Stop Mortgage. The current SEV is $13,600. The estimate of repairs is$15,400. The property is presently vacant and has been so for 180 consecutive days. The value of the repairs exceeds the assessed value of the building. Ms. Love also stated that a building permit was taken out in October 2000 which expired in April 2001, but the permit was never finalized and no work was ever done. Board Member Robert Cochran ordered the property made safe or demolished by August 25, 2001. Public Comment: none At 7:50pm, Robert Cochran adjourned the meeting. Respectfully submitted, Eleanor K. Love Draft date: July 30, 2001 Secretary Approved date: September 27, 2001 Sent to Clerk's Office: September 28, 2001 cc: Mayor's Office City Clerk's Office J City Council File yP� S I �G PLANNING AND DEPARTMENT OF PLA G NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT 316 N, Capitol Avenue,Suite C-2 . Lansing MI 48933-1238; (517)483-4361 •FAX: (517)377-0169 I c CODE COMPLIANCE OFFICE David C. Hollister, Mayor DRAFT COPY OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY OF LANSING DEMOLITION BOARD Held at 316 N. Capitol Ave. at 7:00 pm, July 26, 2001 The July 2001 meeting of the City of Lansing Demolition Board was called to order at 7:06 p.m. by Eleanor Love. The following member was in attendance: Robert Cochran. MEMBERS ABSENT: Gloria Jones, Mark Hiaeshutter STAFF PRESENT: Eleanor Love, Laura Davis PUBLIC PRESENT: Archie Lake, Sheryl Smith Eleanor Love stated that Archie Lake and Sheryl Smith are present representing the property at 1214 Center St. The agenda will be modified to have that public hearing first. Eleanor Love asked for the approval of the April 26, 2001 minutes. Robert Cochran moved to approve the minutes. Approved by consent. OLD BUSINESS: None NEW BUSINESS: Case No.: 2001-005 Address: 1214 Center St. Eleanor Love presented the case at 1214 Center St. This property has listed taxpayers of Archie Lake and Sheryl Smith who are present at the meeting. The only other interested party from the title commitment is Old Kent Bank. The current SEV value of this property is $26,100. Ms. Love referred to the letter attached to this showing the corrections that need to be made to the building and a second attachment that shows the estimated work and repairs equaling $38,000. She also referred to the pictures in the file. Ms. Love stated that the problems in the building are extensive and wanted to bring to the attention of the board that the Historic Planner, Susan Cantlon, reviewed this building and her report was given to the board. Ms. Love indicated that this building does have historic significance and that it has an elaborate Greek Revival front entrance, etc. Due to the fact that the property has been vacant for more than 180 days, the amount of the repairs exceeds the SEV of the building. It was questioned by Mr. Cochran about conflicting SEV information. Ms. Love will check into this. She believes that the difference might be that the larger SEV would include the value of the land as well as the value of the structure, but she will verify this. Ms. Love stated that the structural work including foundation work, 2"d floor roof, miscellaneous roofing and siding, doors, windows, plumbing and electrical work. General discussion ensued with the owners regarding the costs of repairs. Ms. Love explained the state laws and how these figures are established by the Building Safety Office. DEMOLITION BOARD MEETING MINUTES JULY 26, 2001 PAGE 2 Mr. Cochran asked the owners when they purchased the property. Mr. Lake stated they purchased the home 2 years ago. General discussion ensued regarding mortgages, previous owners, what the owners were financial capable of doing with the property, etc. Mr. Lake and Ms. Smith stated that Vlahakis showed interest in the property. They also received a note from Larry Baas showing interest in purchasing the property. They also stated that they are on the list for the Development Office, but they have no funds to put towards the property. Mr. Cochran offered his personal opinion that he would like this property to be restored. General discussion ensued regarding restoration, future use, zoning, etc. Mr. Lake stated that they do want to restore the property, but are having financial difficulties due to the fact that they are working on another property as well. Mr. Lake stated that he would fax a copy of their mortgage agreement to the Code Compliance Office. Member Robert Cochran has ordered that this case be tabled until September 27, 2001 in order to review the agreement which expires in October 2001. Case No.: 1998-015 Address: 314 Paris Ms. Love presented the case at 314 Paris. She stated that the Taxpayer of Record is Leonard Gray. Mr. Gray is the only interested party. The SEV is $11,200. She referred to a Housing Violation letter in the packet as well as an inspection of the property. She stated that the neighbors are very desirous for this property to come down. The property has been vacant for more than 180 consecutive days. Board Member Robert Cochran ordered the property made safe or demolished by August 25, 2001. Case No.: 2001-006C Address: 613 E. Shiawassee (414 N. Larch St.) Ms. Love presented this case and stated that this has been withdrawn. The Building Safety Office processed a Demolition Permit Application on 7/25/01 applied for by the owner. Member Robert Cochran ordered that this case is closed. Case No.: 2001-007 Address: 606 S. Mifflin Ms. Love presented the case at 606 S. Mifflin. She stated that the Taxpayer of Record is Aames Financial. Interested parties according to the Title Commitment is Aames Financial, Rubin Crump and Stop Mortgage. The current SEV is $13,600. The estimate of repairs is$15,400. The property is presently vacant and has been so for 180 consecutive days. The value of the repairs exceeds the assessed value of the building. Ms. Love also stated that a building permit was taken out in October 2000 which expired in April 2001, but the permit was never finalized and no work was ever done. Board Member Robert Cochran ordered the property made safe or demolished by August 25, 2001. Public Comment: none At 7:50pm, Robert Cochran adjourned the meeting. Respectfully submitted, Eleanor K. Love Secretary Draft date: July 30, 2001 Approved date: cc: Mayor's Office Sent to Clerk's Office: City Clerk's Office Demolition folders of Unsafe Properties Under Discussion Owners/Equitable Interested Parties of Unsafe Properties Under Discussion Public file- Original Board Secretary Building Safety Office Staff Representatives - n � �� li' �=t� i' ,�. ..,.,. .. ..� 1 .._� .�� 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 OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY OF LANSING DEMOLITION BOARD Held at 316 N. Capitol Ave. at 7:00 pm, April 26, 2001 The April 2001 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: Gloria Jones, Robert Cochran, and Mark Hiaeshutter. MEMBERS ABSENT: None STAFF PRESENT: Eleanor Love, Teresa De Rose PUBLIC PRESENT: Eugene Watts, Antonio Young, Andrea Seymour, Nancy Parsons, JT Stout, Jackie & John Castillo, Virginia Booth Eleanor Love asked for the approval of the March 22 2001 minutes. Bob Cochran moved to approve the minutes. Mark Hiaeshutter seconded the motion. OLD BUSINESS: None NEW BUSINESS: Case No.: 2001-003 Address: 1600 Lansing Ave SEV$5,6001, cost to repair$15,000. Assessor's office Board of Review reduced SEV based on fire damage in photos. Repairs exceed the value of the dwelling. Mr. Watts (owner) has obtained a building permit for repairs. He has boarded up all the windows and the basement door. Has been working 6 hours a day since obtaining the permit. Floor joists and wall studs are being replaced. Board tabled the property for sixty days, contingent on continuing progress. Reintroduce next board meeting. Case No.: 2001-010 & 011 Address: 131 133 & 135, 137 Leslie St. duplexes 131 & 133 Leslie St. SEV$30,700, cost to repair$40,000-$46,000. 135 & 137 Leslie St. SEV$31,000, cost to repair$40,000450,000. Owner J&E Investment did not claim the certified letter. Fochtman Venture has not been located. Ms. Love notified the board, that there have been a number of trash complaints, and also subject to trespassing; therefore the snow fencing. Last month, Mr. Person had indicated that he would try to obtain a quiet title, to make, the property marketable. Individuals had been contacted to purchase the properties, but Mr. Person had not communicated with the potential buyers. Neighbors, Jackie & John Castillo, Nancy Parsons, JT Stout would like to see the houses demolished, and possibly a park as a replacement. Neighbors have called to report tall grass a number of times. Board member Gloria Jones ordered the property made safe or demolished by May 25, 2001. Case No.: 2001-004 Address: 3408 Turner St. - garage SEV$200, cost to repair$4,500. Owner Andrea Seymour had contacted some contractors that wanted$3,500 to remove structure. Ms. Seymour had been under the impression that the entire structure did not need to come down,just replace the roof. The walls would be left standing, but the correction notice indicates the walls are ' � 1 . _ deteriorated, leaning and bowed. Board indicated to her that this needs to be removed entirely, due to unsafe condition of the garage. Board member Hiaeshutter ordered the structure be made safe or demolished by July 26, 2001. Case No.: 2001-001 Address: 1013 Leslie St. SEV$3,900, cost to repair$25,650. Granddaughter Debra Baker had attended the original October 2000 demolition board meeting. She has tried to get help, but has done most of the cleaning and work herself. Her intent is to move her grandmother back into the home. Board members indicated to her that there is a great amount of work and cost involved in making this safe. The foundation is cracked and separating. Fireplace has been repaired, and electrical work done. Ms. Love would like to have an inspector take another look at this in the next 30 days. Board tabled until next hearing. Case No.: 2001-019 Address: 634 Carrier St. SEV$17,100, cost to repair$17,500. None of the interested parties have been served with certified mail. All mail has been returned as addressee unknown, or forwarding orders expired. This dwelling has been substantially damaged by fire. The 25% escrow amount is being held under ACT PA495. Board ordered the structure be made safe or demolished by May 26, 2001. Other Business: Ms. Love notified the board that we are making some progress with our meetings. In all of 1997, 1998 and 1999, twenty-one (21) dwellings or structures have been in the demolition process. Since July 2001 through today, twenty-five (25) structures have been processed. The commercial structure on 3500 S. Waverly has come down. An environmental consultant is looking at Drake Refinery on S. MLK. Paris Street property will go back into the process in June or July 2001. Many contact both by phone and mail have been attempted to Mr. Leonard Gray, son of deceased owner, Arthur Gray. Because of his employment, Mr. Gray is gone from his residence for long periods of time. We had attempted to have a title signed over to Habitat, but was insufficient lot size for their blueprints. Mr. Gray would like to have a piece of wood from the house. Public Comment: none At 8:25 pm, Mark Hiaeshutter adjourned the meeting. Respectfully submitted, Eleanor K. Love Secretary Draft date: June 4, 2001 Approved date: July 26, 2001 cc: Mayor's Office Sent to Clerk's Office: August 1, 2001 City Clerk's Office Demolition folders of Unsafe Properties Under Discussion Owners/Equitable Interested Parties of Unsafe Properties Under Discussion Public file- Original Board Secretary Building Safety Office Staff Representatives DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT 316 N.Capitol Avenue,Suites C-1 &C-2 Lansing MI 48933-1238 (517)483-4355 FAX: (517)377-0169 BUILDING SAFETY AND CODE COMPLIANCE OFFICE David C. Hollister, Mayor OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY OF LANSING DEMOLITION BOARD Held at 316 N. Capitol Ave. at 7:00 pmi April 26, 2001 The April 2001 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: Gloria Jones, Robert Cochran, and Mark Hiaeshutter Members absent: none Staff Present: Eleanor Love, Teresa De Rose Public Present: Eugene Watts, Antonio Young, Andrea Seymour, Nancy Parsons, JT Stout, Jackie & John Castillo, Virginia Booth Eleanor Love asked for the approval of the March 22, 2001 minutes. Bob Cochran moved to approve the minutes, Mark Hiaeshutter seconded the motion. Old Business: none New Business: Case No.: 2001-003 Address: 1600 Lansing Ave SEV $5,600, cost to repair$15,000. Assessor's office Board of Review reduced SEV based on fire damage in photos. Repairs exceed the value of the dwelling. Mr. Watts (owner) has obtained a building permit for repairs. He has boarded up all the windows and the basement door. Has been working 6 hours a day since obtaining the permit. Floor joists and wall studs are being replaced. Board tabled the property for sixty days, contingent on continuing progress. Reintroduce next board meeting. Case No.: 2000-010 & 011 Address: 131,133 &135,137 Leslie St duplexes 131 & 133 Leslie St. SEV $30,700, cost to repair$40,000-$46,000. 135 & 137 Leslie St. SEV $31,000, cost to repair$40,000-$50,000. Owner J&E Investment did not claim the certified letter. Fochtman Venture has not been located. Ms. Love notified the board, that there have been a number of trash complaints, and also subject to trespassing; therefore the snow fencing. Last month, Mr. Person had indicated that he would try to obtain a quiet title, to make the property marketable. Individuals had been contacted to purchase the properties, but Mr. Person had not communicated with the potential buyers. Neighbors, Jackie & John Castillo, Nancy Parsons, JT Stout, would like to see the houses demolished, and possibly a park as a replacement. Neighbors have called to report tall grass a number of times. Board member Gloria Jones ordered structure to be made safe by May 25, 2001, or be demolished. Case No.: 2001-004 Address: 3408 Turner St - garage SEV $200, cost to repair$4,500. Owner Andrea Seymour had contacted some contractors that wanted $3,500 to remove structure. Ms. Seymour had been under the impression that the entire structure did not need to come down, just replace the roof. The walls would be left standing, but the correction notice indicates the walls are deteriorated, leaning and bowed. Board indicated to her that this needs to be removed entirely, due to unsafe condition of the garage. Board member Hiaeshutter ordered the structure be made safe or demolished by July 26, 2001. Case No.: 2000-001 Address: 1013 Leslie St SEV $3,900, cost to repair $25,650. Granddaughter Debra Baker had attended the original October 2000 demolition board meeting. She has tried to get help, but has done most of the cleaning and work herself. Her intent is to move her grandmother back into the home. Board members indicated to her that there is a great amount of work and cost involved in making this safe. The foundation is cracked and separating. She has not obtained any building permits, but has had some work completed. Fireplace has been repaired, and electrical work done. Ms. Love would like to have an inspector take another look at this in the next 30 days. Board tabled until next hearing. Case No.: 2000-019 Address: 634 Carrier St SEV $17,100, cost to repair $17,500. None of the interested parties have been served with certified mail. All mail has been returned as addressee unknown, or forwarding orders expired. This dwelling has been substantially damaged by fire. The 25% escrow amount is being held under Act PA495. Board ordered the structure be made safe or demolished by May 26, 2001. Other Business: Ms. Love notified the board that we are making some progress with our meetings. In all of 1997, 1998 and 1999, twenty-one (21) dwellings or structures have been in the demolition process. Since July 2001 thru today, twenty- five (25) structures have been processed. The commercial structure on 3500 S. Waverly has come down. An environmental consultant is looking at Drake Refinery on S. MLK. Paris Street property will go back into the process in June or July 2001. Many contacts both by phone and mail have been attempted to Mr. Leonard Gray, son of deceased owner, Arthur Gray. Because of his employment, Mr. Gray is gone from his residence for long periods of time. We had attempted to have a title signed over to Habitat, but was insufficient lot size for their blueprints. Mr. Gray would like to have a piece of wood from the house. r`- -- !'_�. � 1 � �I Public Comment: At 8:25pm, Mark Hiaeshutter adjourned the meeting. Respectfully submitted, Eleanor K. Love Secretary Draft date: June 4, 2001 Approved date: cc: Mayors Office Board Secretary City Clerk's Office Building Safety Office Staff Representatives Demolition folders of Unsafe Properties Under Discussion Owners/Equitable Interested Parties of Unsafe Properties Under Discussion Public file - Original DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT ,-,-, 316 N.Capitol Avenue,Suites C-1 &C-2 Lansing MI 48933-1238 (517)483-4355 FAX: (517)377-0169 BUILDING SAFETY AND CODE COMPLIANCE OFFICE David C. Hollister, Mayor OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY OF LANSING DEMOLITION BOARD Held at 316 N. Capitol Ave. at 7:00 pm January 25, 2000 The January 2000 meeting of the City of Lansing Demolition Board was called to order at 7:05pm p.m. by Delores Fuller. The following members were in attendance: Robert Cochran, Mark Hiaeshutter, Gloria Jones Members absent: none Staff Present: Delores Fuller, Teresa De Rose Public Present: Ricky Meredith, Rev. Joe C. Rush, Tom Barnes, Jack A. Nelson Manager Building Safety Delores Fuller asked for the approval of the October 26, 2000 minutes. Robert Cochran made a motion to approve the minutes. Motion seconded by Mark Hiaeshutter. Motion carried. Old Business: none New Business: Case No.: 2000-012 Address: 417 Monroe SEV $5,500, cost to repair $7,500. Mechanical estimate is low, in opinion of Hearing Officer Bob Cochran. Mr. Meredith (the owner) has been working on the house, but has no current permits or inspections. Would like to complete the house and move in. He also has other properties, but is experiencing some personal setbacks, and us unable to repair this property. Mr. Meredith has not made the outside presentable. The owner has worked on this for approximately 7 years, and the board feels this needs to be completed very soon. Code Compliance Officer Delores Fuller has encountered the owner in court, and felt it was stated he only needed to remedy the outside with no time constraint in order to comply. Board member Cochran recommends the building be made safe or demolished in 180 days. Owner doesn't feel he can complete in six months, but can make some headway. The record should show that Mr. Meredith upon leaving the hearing stated, "I'll see you in court, and sue the shit out of you". Mr. Cochran was offended with the profanity, and apparent tone of a threat, Mr. Meredith said he wasn't threatening Mr. Cochran, only that he would see him in court, as a representative of the city. Case No.: 2000-018 Address: 3125 S Martin Luther King Blvd. SEV $86,500, cost to repair is undetermined. Michael P. Drake, owner of MPD Petroleum, has been unable to locate. All other interested parties were notified by certified letter. Building was totally destroyed by fire, and Jack A. Nelson (Building Safety Manager) who was in attendance had done an inspection. Board member Mark Hiaeshutter determined that the structure should be demolished in 30 days, March 1, 2001. Case No.: 2000-005 Address: 817 E. Saginaw SEV $7,000, cost to repair $9,800. Mr. J Rush, who is buying the house on a land contract (dated 1995) saw the posting on the dwelling, and is in attendance. A loan approval is expected in the next week to Mr. Rush who is going to repair the dwelling. Mr. Nason, his father-in-law, is deceased, and Mrs. Nason inherited the property. The land contract was in place prior to Mr. Nason's death, and payments are still being made. There are no current building permits. Hearing Officer Gloria Jones ordered to be made safe or be demolished in six months (7-26-01) Hearing Officer Cochran instructed Mr. Rush that as long as he was showing process in repairing the dwelling, this would not continue to the City Council. Case No.: 2000-016 Address: 1010 Clark SEV $8,600, cost to repair $24,000. Owner Tom Barnes (President of Lansing Lithographers) purchased this to make a parking lot for his business. His business went under and he filed bankruptcy. His intent is to sell 934, 936, & 1010 Clark and have the properties demolished as contingency of the sale. Board Member Jones would like the building demolished in 30 days, and recommended he obtain a contractor on his own for demolition. Delores Fuller will provide names of contractors upon Mr. Barnes contacting her. Case No.: 2000-017 Address: 4008 Clayborn SEV $35,400, cost to repair $44,500. The owners have not signed for their certified mail. Mr. Cochran reviewed the photos and observed an antique wood burning stove and old rocking chair from the FDR days. There could be some value in these items. Hearing Officer Mark Hiaeshutter ordered the building be demolished in 30 days. Case No.: 1998-015 Address: 314 Paris SEV $9,000, cost to repair $18,500. This property had been originally introduced at a Demolition hearing in September 2000. After contacting Mr. Leonard Gray intitally, he was willing to deed over the property to Habitat for Humanity. Their layouts would not fit on this property; therefor they were unable to take over this project. Mr. Leonard Gray, son of owner Arthur Gray who is deceased, is a long haul trucker and hasn't been back to his residence in Florida for over 6 weeks. He has not signed for his certified notice. All Mr. Gray would like from this dwelling, is a piece of wood from his old residence. After receipt of the waiver (releasing us from the 10 day certified notice) from Mr. L Gray, Hearing Officer Mark Hiaeshutter has ordered the building be demolished in 30 days. Other Business: the City's Historic Planner had not reviewed the above properties when this meeting occurred. Sue Cantlon will look into these properties and report to Eleanor Love. Public Comment: At 8:20pm, Bob Cochran moved to adjourn. Motion seconded by Gloria Jones. Motion carried. Respectfully submitted, Eleanor K. Love Secretary Draft date: Feb 16`h, 2001 Approved date: cc: Mayor's Office Board Secretary City Clerk's Office Building Safety Office Staff Representatives Demolition folders of Unsafe Properties Under Discussion Owners/Equitable Interested Parties of Unsafe Properties Under Discussion Public file-Original DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT 316 N. Capitol Avenue, Suites C-1 &C-2 Lansing MI 48933-1238 (517)483-4355 FAX: (517)377-0169 BUILDING SAFETY AND CODE COMPLIANCE OFFICE David C. Hollister, Mayor OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY OF LANSING DEMOLITION BOARD Held at 316 N. Capitol Ave. at 7:00 pm March 22, 2001 The March 2001 meeting of the City of Lansing Demolition Board was called to order at 7:05 p.m. by Gloria Jones. The following member was in attendance: Gloria Jones Members absent: Robert Cochran, Mark Hiaeshutter Staff Present: Eleanor Love, Teresa De Rose Public Present: Joel C. Smith, Sanjuana Cruz Eleanor Love asked for the approval of the February 22, 2001 minutes. Gloria Jones made a motion to approve the minutes. Old Business: Mary Christian Cole, 1216 Climax, is attempting to sell the property, as she is getting a divorce. The change in hands will not affect the process that has been started by the Demolition Board. Fire damaged property at 811 Cawood, was purchased and has since been renovated and is up for sale. The property next to it is also undergoing major renovation. Property at 611 Manchester has been demolished. 133 S. Magnolia and 412 Dorrance Place is scheduled to be demolished next week. Averill St. property is being purchased by Larry Baas and will be repaired and put up for sale. New Business: Case No.: 1993-004 Address: 808 N Cedar SEV $18,100,- estimate of repair $18,100. Jeffrey Many has not been located. Sible Inc. has also not been served certified notice. Dwelling is historically significant, and ..` '�\ l� � current owner Joel Smith has previously renovated six homes over 100 years old. Mr. Smith renovated and resided at 806 N. Cedar, and has taken care of the extensive termite damage, replaced floor and supports. He purchased the 808 N Cedar home in 1999, but has been renovating his current residence. Steam furnace and interior repairs need to be completed. Current zoning for the property is D-1 professional office, and could be used by an attorney firm, etc., and owner is willing to renovate to a purchaser's needs. Board Member Gloria Jones has ordered the property to be made safe or ordered demolished by June 30, 2001. Case No.: 1999-001 Address: 1216 Allen SEV $7,300; estimate of repair$39,100. Sanjuana Cruz, current owner had moved from this dwelling and moved in with her brother approximately 2 years ago due to bill problems. For the record, previous owners had all received notice because Silberia Cardenas & Sylvia Villalobos are the same people. She would like to get a loan and repair, but due to the extent of neglect and estimate to repair, Ms. Love & Ms. Jones recommended she demolish the dwelling on her own. Board Member Gloria Jones ordered the property demolished April 30, 2001. Case No.: 1999-017 Address: 622 Fairview SEV $17,700; estimate of repair$37,535. Every attempt to notify the interested parties has been made. Due to no interested parties in attendance, Board Member Gloria Jones ordered to make safe or demolish by April 30, 2001. Case No.: 2000-010 & 2000-011 Address: 131 & 133, 135 & 137 Leslie duplex Letter from owner to Ms. Love indicates his intent to sell to an interested buyer, but is having difficulty getting clear title. Table for next month to give owner time to resolve through court. Public Comment: none At 8:25pm, Gloria Jones adjourned the meeting. Respectfully submitted, c, Eleanor K. Love Secretary Draft date: April 16, 2001 Approved date:y—db-0/ cc: Mayor's Office Board Secretary City Clerk's Office Building Safety Office Staff Representatives Demolition folders of Unsafe Properties Under Discussion Owners/Equitable Interested Parties of Unsafe Properties Under Discussion Public file - Original DEPARTMENT OF PLAN NING:AN.D NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT ..., 316 N. Capitol Avenue,Suites C-1 &C-2 Lansing MI 48933-1238 (517)483-4355 FAX: (517)377-0169 BUILDING SAFETY AND CODE COMPLIANCE OFFICE David C. Hollister, Mayor OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY OF LANSING DEMOLITION BOARD Held at 316 N. Capitol Ave. at 7:00 pm March 22, 2001 The March 2001 meeting of the City of Lansing Demolition Board was called to order at 7:05 p.m. by Gloria Jones. The following member was in attendance: Gloria Jones Members absent: Robert Cochran, Mark Hiaeshutter Staff Present: Eleanor Love, Teresa De Rose Public Present: Joel C. Smith, Sanjuana Cruz Eleanor Love asked for the approval of the February 22, 2001 minutes. Gloria Jones made a motion to approve the minutes. Old Business: Mary Christian Cole, 1216 Climax, is attempting to sell the property, as she is getting a divorce. The change in hands will not affect the process that has been started by the Demolition Board. Fire damaged property at 811 Cawood, was purchased and has since been renovated and is up for sale. The property next to it is also undergoing major renovation. Property at 611 Manchester has been demolished. 133 S. Magnolia and 412 Dorrance Place is scheduled to be demolished next week. Averill St. property is being purchased by Larry Baas and will be repaired and put up for sale. New Business.- Case No.: 1993-004 Address: 808 N Cedar SEV $18,100; estimate of repair $18,100. Jeffrey Many has not been located. Sible Inc. has also not been served certified notice. Dwelling is historically significant, and ,- l 1 current owner Joel Smith has previously renovated six homes over 100 years old. Mr. Smith renovated and resided at 806 N. Cedar, and has taken care of the extensive termite damage, replaced floor and supports. He purchased the 808 N Cedar home in 1999, but has been renovating his current residence. Steam furnace and interior repairs need to be completed. Current zoning for the property is D-1 professional office, and could be used by an attorney firm, etc., and owner is willing to renovate to a purchaser's needs. Board Member Gloria Jones has ordered the property to be made safe or ordered demolished by June 30, 2001. Case No.: 1999-001 Address: 1216 Allen SEV $7,300; estimate of repair $39,100. Sanjuana Cruz, current owner had moved from this dwelling and moved in with her brother approximately 2 years ago due to bill problems. For the record, previous owners had all received notice because Silberia Cardenas & Sylvia Villalobos are the same people. She would like to get a loan and repair, but due to the extent of neglect and estimate to repair, Ms. Love & Ms. Jones recommended she demolish the dwelling on her own. Board Member Gloria Jones ordered the property demolished April 30, 2001. Case No.: 1999-017 Address: 622 Fairview SEV $17,700; estimate of repair$37,535. Every attempt to notify the interested parties has been made. Due to no interested parties in attendance, Board Member Gloria Jones ordered to make safe or demolish by April 30, 2001. Case No.: 2000-010 & 2000-011 Address: 131 & 133, 135 & 137 Leslie duplex Letter from owner to Ms. Love indicates his intent to sell to an interested buyer, but is having difficulty getting clear title. Table for next month to give owner time to resolve through court. Public Comment: none At 8:25pm, Gloria Jones adjourned the meeting. Respectfully submitted, Eleanor K. Love Secretary Draft date: April 16, 2001 Approved date: cc: � ayor's Office Board Secretary J City Clerk's Office Building Safety Office Staff Representatives Demolition folders of Unsafe Properties Under Discussion Owners/Equitable Interested Parties of Unsafe Properties Under Discussion Public file -Original r �'�'. _ ,�� DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT 316 N.Capitol Avenue,Suites C-1 &C-2 Lansing MI 48933-1238 (517)483-4355 FAX: (517)377-0169 BUILDING SAFETY AND CODE COMPLIANCE OFFICE David C. Hollister, Mayor OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY OF LANSING DEMOLITION BOARD Held at 316 N. Capitol Ave. at 7:00 pm February 22, 2004 The February 2000 meeting of the City of Lansing Demolition Board was called to order at 7:10 p.m. by Gloria Jones. The following member was in attendance: Gloria Jones Members absent: Robert Cochran, Mark Hiaeshutter Staff Present: Eleanor Love, Teresa De Rose Public Present: Beverly Foster, Abraham Foster, Cindy Rase & Jason Vermetti Eleanor Love asked for the approval of the January 25, 2001 minutes. Gloria Jones made a motion to approve the minutes. Old Business: none New Business: Case No.: 2000-012 Address: 531 Clifford SEV $16,500, cost to repair $31,850. Owner Abraham Foster, and his mother Beverly Foster, had a land contract with Robert Millay. Mr. Millay has defaulted in paying the contract. They have been unsuccessful in locating him. The owners have been in contact with Ed Brown, Habitat for Humanity, to see if they would be interested in purchasing the house, as-is. There have been a number of improvements made to the interior of the dwelling, but nothing to the exterior. The house has not yet been inspected. Eleanor Love advised the owners to seek legal counsel with regard to ownership and clear title. Hearing Officer Gloria Jones ordered the building be made safe or demolished by June 28, 2001. Ms. Jones & Ms. Love indicated to the owners that the codes are more strict for rental property, and should be taken into consideration while making improvements, if they don't intend to repair and be owner occupied. Case No.: 2000-018 Address: 2235 Dunlap SEV $14,800, cost to repair $22,000. This property was purchased approximately 30 days ago, and the new owners intend to demolish and rebuild a 3 bedroom home. Rase owns a mortgage brokerage company, and her husband Jason Vermetti is a contractor. They request 90 days to hire a demolition contractor. Board member Gloria Jones ordered the building be demolished in 60 days, April 26, 2001. Case No.: 2000-005 Address: 1216 Allen SEV $7,300, cost to repair $39,100. Barbi Mel, owner from the title commitment, indicated by phone that she sold the property a number of years ago, and thought the owners had moved out of state. Sanjuana Cruz, Jose Villalobos and Sylvia Villalobos have either moved, or didn't sign the certified letter. Silberia Carderas and Barbi Mel were inadvertently not sent a certified notice of this hearing, therefor, Eleanor Love determined that we should table this property and be rescheduled for next months hearing. Other Business: The above properties had not been reviewed by the City's Historic Planner when this meeting occured. Sue Cantlon will look into these properties and report to Eleanor Love. Gloria Jones inquired about the duplex properties on Leslie Street (131-133 & 135-137) that were previously introduced at the demolition hearing in October 2000. These properties will be put back into the demolition hearing for next month, as no one has purchased these properties at this time. Public Comment: At 8:00pm, Gloria Jones adjourned the meeting. Respectfully submitted, Eleanor K. Love Secretary Draft date: March 01, 2001 Approved date: cc: ayor's Office Board Secretary City Clerk's Office Building Safety Office Staff Representatives Demolition folders of Unsafe Properties Under Discussion Owners/Equitable Interested Parties of Unsafe Properties Under Discussion Public file- Original