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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006 Demolition Board Minutes s I DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT 316 N.Capitol Avenue,Suite C-2 • Lansing MI 48933-1238;(517)483-4361 •PAX: (517)377-0169 Bob Johnson,Director G� C-: ICHIG � CODE COMPLIANCE OFFICE I-i Virg Bernero,Mayor OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY OF LANSING = j DEMOLITION BOARD Held at 316 N. Capitol Ave. at 6:00 pm, � December 7, 2006 The December 2006 meeting of the City of Lansing Demolition Board was called to order at 6:05 p.m. by Jim McCue. The following members were in attendance: David Muylle; Mark Hiaeshutter. MEMBERS ABSENT: None STAFF PRESENT: Jim McCue; Laura Peters; Craig Whitford PUBLIC PRESENT: Norman Witte; Joyce Torres; Luis Gutierrez; Corie Jason; Steven Lonzo J. McCue asked for approval of the 10/26/06 meeting minutes. Demolitions Hearing Officer David Muylle moved to approve minutes as written. OLD BUSINESS: Case No.: 2006-014 Address: 3325 Felt St. J. McCue updated the Board on this case. It was last tabled on 9/28/06 to allow time for the owner to pull remaining permits and continue work. As of today, the electrical and mechanical permits have been pulled with no action on them. The building permit has had no action on it and has been expired since 1/31/06. The required plumbing permit has not yet been pulled. CCO Craig Whitford submitted a status report on this property. Per his report, there has been no activity since the last board meeting. The property is currently in foreclosure and is scheduled to be sold at the sheriff's sale on 1/4/07. The current amount due to Washington Mutual (mortgage holder) is $46,621.92. Staff recommends this property be made safe or demolished in 30 days. Luis Gutierrez, owner, addressed the Board. He stated that he has $30,000 invested in the house. There were problems beyond his control that have now been rectified. He has made the property much safer since he took it over. He admitted that progress has been slow. However, he has spoken with Washington Mutual in the past 24 hours and is working to resolve the foreclosure issue and repair the house. He stated that it is his intention to rehab the house and will get a lot done in the next two weeks. He claims responsibility for the delays. He has licensed contractors working with him on these repairs/plans. He anticipates being completely done by the end of February 2007. Norman Witte, Trott & Trott, addressed the Board. He stated that he represents Washington Mutual on this property. The property has been referred for foreclosure. The bank's position is that either the owner will rehab the property or the bank will take it back and they will rehab it. They would like to give Mr. Gutierrez a chance to rehab the property. They are requesting a specific list of what needs to be done on the property so that the bank can determine if it is cost effective. DEMOLITIONS BOARD MEETING MINUTES December 7, 2006 PAGE 2 J. McCue stated that it is not the responsibility of Code Compliance to provide a specific listing of what repairs need to be made. Our office generates a general letter of code violations that is sent to the owner. It is the owner's responsibility to determine exactly what needs to be done and complete those repairs utilizing licensed contractors. Demolitions Hearing Officer Mark Hiaeshutter ordered the property be tabled to January 25, 2007 in order to give the owner time to continue repairs and show progress. Case No.: 2006-015 Address: 2214 Bolley Dr. J. McCue updated the Board on this case. It was last tabled on 10/26/06 with the following conditions: 1) Remove the snow blade immediately; 2) Clean the site of all trash and maintain grass irrunediately; 3) Submit a timeline and schedule a progress inspection with CCO Whitford to be done BEFORE the next meeting. As of today, all required pen-nits have been pulled. However, no inspections have been done on them. CCO Craig Whitford submitted a status report on this property. Per his report, all of the required conditions have been met along with a note from the owner stating that they should be completed with repairs by February 2007. When he met with the owner, they stated that they were unaware that they had to get rough inspections done. They will be calling to set those inspections. Staff recommends this property be tabled for 60 days to give the owner time to complete repairs and finalize permits. Demolitions Hearing Officer David Muylle ordered the property be tabled until February 22, 2007 to allow time for the owner to complete repairs and finalize permits. NEW BUSINESS: Case No.: 2006-024 Address: 1105 Bement St. J. McCue presented the case. The listed taxpayer of record and interested party is Joyce Torres. The SEV of the property is $32,100. Land value is $4,100. Building value is $28,000. Original red tag date is 7/11/06. The property is zoned `C' Residential. Estimate of repairs is $51,000. As of today, none of the required permits have been pulled. There is a potential new buyer for the property. CCO Daryl Zuk met their contractors on site and they explained what rehab they would do. Based on this information, staff recommends that this property be tabled for 30 days to allow time for rehab. Joyce Tones, owner, addressed the Board. She stated that she has sold the property to Steve Lonzo and the closing is scheduled for tomorrow. Steve Lonzo addressed the board. He stated that he is planning on demolishing the portion of the house that is damaged and will rehab the remainder of it. They should be done in roughly four months. General discussion ensued regarding other properties that Mr. Lonzo has in the City of Lansing that are red tagged and still under repair. The city has major concerns that Mr. Lonzo can rehab this property in the time frame given considering all of the other projects that he is currently working on. Demolitions Hearing Officer David Muylle ordered the property be tabled to January 25, 2007 with the following conditions: 1) complete the sale of the property and supply Code Compliance with the necessary paperwork proving ownership before the next meeting; 2) pull ALL required permits before the next meeting; 3) submit to Code Compliance a specific timeline of completion which includes dates that rough- ins will be done before the next meeting. DEMOLITIONS BOARD MEETING MINUTES December 7,2006 PAGE 3 Case No.: 2006-025 Address: 1414 Prospect St. J. McCue presented the case. The listed taxpayer of record and interested party is Deutsche Bank National Trust. The SEV of the property is $42,800. Land value is $4,900. Building value is $37,900. Original red tag date is 10/23/06. The property is zoned `C' & `DM-3' Residential. Estimate of repairs is $40,000. As of today, no permits have been pulled. Due to soil issues in that neighborhood, the house is sinking and tipped severely causing a tremendous stress on the walls. Due to this fact, a complete inspection is not possible. This property was recently quit claimed back to the bank on 9/28/06. Staff recommends that this property be made safe or demolished in 30 days. Corie Jason, who lives at 1406 Prospect and represents Prospect Protectors, addressed the Board. She submitted a letter to the board in favor of demolition. She stated that the house has been vacant for 3-4 years with no action on it. Demolitions Hearing Officer Mark Hiaeshutter ordered the property be made safe or demolished by January 27, 2007. Case No.: 2006-026 Address: 513 Isbell St. J. McCue presented the case. The listed taxpayer of record is Dolores Risper (deceased). Interested parties include Dolores Risper and Thelma Bibbs. The SEV of the property is $23,400. Land value is $1,300. Building value is $22,100. Original red tag date is 7/22/04. The property is zoned `C' Residential. Estimate of repairs is $51,000. This is a fire-damaged structure that has been vacant for 2 years. As of today, none of the required permits have been pulled. J. McCue had a phone conversation with the owner, Thelma Bibbs, who stated that she received the insurance money from the fire. That money was used to pay off the house. Staff recommends that this property be made safe or demolished in 30 days. Demolitions Hearing Officer David Muylle ordered the property be made safe or demolished by January 25, 2007. Case No.: 2006-027 Address: 1015 Hickory J. McCue stated that the garage at this address was in severe condition and was demolished as an emergency demolition on 10/13/06. Case No.: 2006-028 Address: 1108 Bement J. McCue stated that the garage at this address was in severe condition and was demolished as an emergency demolition on 9/12/06. Case No.: 2006-029 Address: 717 S. Francis J. McCue stated that the garage at this address was in severe condition and was demolished as an emergency demolition on 11/7/06. OTHER BUSINESS: A. 2007 Demolition Board Meeting Schedule — Demolitions Hearing Officer David Muylle moved to accept the 2007 schedule as submitted. DEMOLITIONS BOARD MEETING MINUTES December 7,2006 PAGE 4 PUBLIC COMMENT: None ADJOURNMENT: At 7:03 pm, J. McCue adjourned the meeting. ?spe lly submitted, Cue Draft date: December 7, 2006 ry Approved date: January 25, 2007 Sent to Clerk's Office: February 5, 2007 Mayor's Office City Clerk's Office z/ City Council Office Personnel Office File SIN DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND u NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT 316 N.Capitol Avenue,Suite C-2 • Lansing MI 48933-1238;(517)483-4361 •FAX: (511)37'�169 Bob Johnson,Director I C I-i i G CODE COMPLIANCE OFFICE Virg Bernero,Mayor ; 1 V7 DRAFT C--: OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY OF LANSING DEMOLITION BOARD ` '- Held at 316 N. Capitol Ave. at 6:00 pm, December 7, 2006 The December 2006 meeting of the City of Lansing Demolition Board was called to order at 6:05 p.m. by Jim McCue. The following members were in attendance: David Muylle;Mark Hiaeshutter. MEMBERS ABSENT: None STAFF PRESENT: Jim McCue; Laura Peters; Craig Whitford PUBLIC PRESENT: Norman Witte; Joyce Torres; Luis Gutierrez•, Corie Jason; Steven Lonzo J. McCue asked for approval of the 10/26/06 meeting minutes. Demolitions Hearing Officer David Muylle moved to approve minutes as written. OLD BUSINESS: Case No.: 2006-014 Address: 3325 Felt St. J. McCue updated the Board on this case. It was last tabled on 9/28/06 to allow time for the owner to pull remaining permits and continue work. As of today,the electrical and mechanical permits have been pulled with no action on them. The building permit has had no action on it and has been expired since 1/31/06. The required plumbing permit has not yet been pulled. CCO Craig Whitford submitted a status report on this property. Per his report, there has been no activity since the last board meeting. The property is currently in foreclosure and is scheduled to be sold at the sheriff's sale on 1/4/07. The current amount due to Washington Mutual (mortgage holder)is $46,621.92. Staff recommends this property be made safe or demolished in 30 days. Luis Gutierrez, owner, addressed the Board. He stated that he has $30,000 invested in the house. There were problems beyond his control that have now been rectified. He has made the property much safer since he took it over. He admitted that progress has been slow. However, he has spoken with Washington Mutual in the past 24 hours and is working to resolve the foreclosure issue and repair the house. He stated that it is his intention to rehab the house and will get a lot done in the next two weeks. He claims responsibility for the delays. He has licensed contractors working with him on these repairs/plans. He anticipates being completely done by the end of February 2007. Norman Witte, Trott & Trott, addressed the Board. He stated that he represents Washington Mutual on this property. The property has been referred for foreclosure. The bank's position is that either the owner will rehab the property or the bank will take it back and they will rehab it. They would like to give Mr. Gutierrez a chance to rehab the property. They are requesting a specific list of what needs to be done on the property so that the bank can determine if it is cost effective. DEMOLITIONS BOARD MEETING MINUTES December 7,2006 PAGE 2 J. McCue stated that it is not the responsibility of Code Compliance to provide a specific listing of what repairs need to be made. Our office generates a general letter of code violations that is sent to the owner. It is the owner's responsibility to determine exactly what needs to be done and complete those repairs utilizing licensed contractors. Demolitions Hearing Officer Mark Hiaeshutter ordered the property be tabled to January 25, 2007 in order to give the owner time to continue repairs and show progress. Case No.: 2006-015 Address: 2214 Bolley Dr. J. McCue updated the Board on this case. It was last tabled on 10/26/06 with the following conditions: 1)Remove the snow blade immediately; 2)Clean the site of all trash and maintain grass immediately; 3) Submit a timeline and schedule a progress inspection with CCO Whitford to be done BEFORE the next meeting. As of today, all required permits have been pulled. However, no inspections have been done on them. CCO Craig Whitford submitted a status report on this property. Per his report, all of the required conditions have been met along with a note from the owner stating that they should be completed with repairs by February 2007. When he met with the owner, they stated that they were unaware that they had to get rough inspections done. They will be calling to set those inspections. Staff recommends this property be tabled for 60 days to give the owner time to complete repairs and finalize permits. Demolitions Hearing Officer David Muylle ordered the property be tabled until February 22, 2007 to allow time for the owner to complete repairs and finalize permits. NEW BUSINESS: Case No.: 2006-024 Address: 1105 Bement St. J. McCue presented the case. The listed taxpayer of record and interested party is Joyce Torres. The SEV of the property is $32,100. Land value is $4,100. Building value is $28,000. Original red tag date is 7/11/06. The property is zoned `C' Residential. Estimate of repairs is $51,000. As of today, none of the required permits have been pulled. There is a potential new buyer for the property. CCO Daryl Zuk met their contractors on site and they explained what rehab they would do. Based on this information, staff recommends that this property be tabled for 30 days to allow time for rehab. Joyce Torres, owner, addressed the Board. She stated that she has sold the property to Steve Lonzo and the closing is scheduled for tomorrow. Steve Lonzo addressed the board. He stated that he is planning on demolishing the portion of the house that is damaged and will rehab the remainder of it. They should be done in roughly four months. General discussion ensued regarding other properties that Mr. Lonzo has in the City of Lansing that are red tagged and still under repair. The city has major concerns that Mr. Lonzo can rehab this property in the time frame given considering all of the other projects that he is currently working on. Demolitions Hearing Officer David Muylle ordered the property be tabled to January 25, 2007 with the following conditions: 1) complete the sale of the property and supply Code Compliance with the necessary paperwork proving ownership before the next meeting; 2) pull ALL required permits before the next meeting; 3) submit to Code Compliance a specific timeline of completion which includes dates that rough- ins will be done before the next meeting. DEMOLITIONS BOARD MEETING MINUTES December 7,2006 PAGE 3 Case No.: 2006-025 Address: 1414 Prospect St. J. McCue presented the case. The listed taxpayer of record and interested party is Deutsche Bank National Trust. The SEV of the property is $42,800. Land value is $4,900. Building value is $37,900. Original red tag date is 10/23/06. The property is zoned `C' & `DM-3' Residential. Estimate of repairs is $40,000. As of today, no permits have been pulled. Due to soil issues in that neighborhood,the house is sinking and tipped severely causing a tremendous stress on the walls. Due to this fact, a complete inspection is not possible. This property was recently quit claimed back to the bank on 9/28/06. Staff recommends that this property be made safe or demolished in 30 days. Cone Jason, who lives at 1406 Prospect and represents Prospect Protectors, addressed the Board. She submitted a letter to the board in favor of demolition. She stated that the house has been vacant for 3-4 years with no action on it. Demolitions Hearing Officer Mark Hiaeshutter ordered the property be made safe or demolished by January 27, 2007. Case No.: 2006-026 Address: 513 Isbell St. J. McCue presented the case. The listed taxpayer of record is Dolores Risper (deceased). Interested parties include Dolores Risper and Thelma Bibbs. The SEV of the property is $23,400. Land value is $1,300. Building value is $22,100. Original red tag date is 7/22/04. The property is zoned `C' Residential. Estimate of repairs is $51,000. This is a fire-damaged structure that has been vacant for 2 years. As of today, none of the required permits have been pulled. J. McCue had a phone conversation with the owner, Thelma Bibbs, who stated that she received the insurance money from the fire. That money was used to pay off the house. Staff recommends that this property be made safe or demolished in 30 days. Demolitions Hearing Officer David Muylle ordered the property be made safe or demolished by January 25, 2007. Case No.: 2006-027 Address: 1015 Hickory J. McCue stated that the garage at this address was in severe condition and was demolished as an emergency demolition on 10/13/06. Case No.: 2006-028 Address: 1108 Bement J. McCue stated that the garage at this address was in severe condition and was demolished as an emergency demolition on 9/12/06. Case No.: 2006-029 Address: 717 S. Francis J. McCue stated that the garage at this address was in severe condition and was demolished as an emergency demolition on 11/7/06. OTHER BUSINESS: A. 2007 Demolition Board Meetin,2 Schedule — Demolitions Hearing Officer David Muylle moved to accept the 2007 schedule as submitted. DEMOLITIONS BOARD MEETING MINUTES December 7 2006 PAGE 4 PUBLIC COMMENT: None ADJOURNMENT: At 7:03 pin, J. McCue adjourned the meeting. Respectfully submitted, i Jie, etary cCue Draft date: December 7,2006 SApproved date: Sent to Clerk's Office: cc . Mayor's Office City Clerk's Office City Council Office Personnel Office File SIN DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT 316 N.Capitol Avenue,Suite C-2 • Lansing MI 48933-1238;(517)483-4361 •FAX: (517)377-0169 ICHIGF� Bob Johnson,Director CODE COMPLIANCE OFFICE Virg Bernero,Mayor iJ OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY OF LANSING o �a DEMOLITION BOARD Held at 316 N. Capitol Ave. at 6:00 pm, �� `C-)� October 26, 2006 The October 2006 meeting of the City of Lansing Demolition Board was called to order at 6:05 R:rp. br Jima McCue. The following members were in attendance: David Muylle;Mark Hiaeshutter,Robert Cochrani ,� MEMBERS ABSENT: None STAFF PRESENT: Jim McCue; Laura Peters; Craig Whitford PUBLIC PRESENT: Troy Dick; Steve Dick; Laura Clement;Naomi Christle; Michael Christle J. McCue asked for approval of the 9/28/06 meeting minutes. Demolitions Hearing Officer Mark Hiaeshutter moved to approve minutes as written. OLD BUSINESS: Case No.: 2006-018 Address: 129 E.Reasoner St. J. McCue updated the Board on this case. It was last tabled on 9/28/06 with the following conditions: 1)yard must be cleaned up and ALL trash & debris, as well as wood piles, be removed; 2) rough-ins are worked on and significant progress shown; 3) remaining required permits are pulled. As of today, the only action on permits is a mechanical permit for the furnace that was pulled on 10/18/06. There has been no action on the building or the electrical permit; nor has the required plumbing permit been pulled. CCO Craig Whitford submitted a status report on this property. Per his report, there has been no activity on site, nor has he been able to view the interior since the last Demolition Board meeting. An After Hours letter HAS NOT been issued since the last meeting due to the fact that the owner did not supply a time line of completion that was requested by both CCO Whitford as well as Jim McCue. Staff recommends this property be made safe or demolished in 30 days. Troy Dick, owner, addressed the Board. He stated that he can't afford to pull a plumbing permit for the water heater yet. Also, he doesn't understand what the problem is with the wood piles. He will use wood as his primary source of heat. Steve Dick, brother of the owner, addressed the Board. He stated that the furnace is in and the wood stove will be hooked up soon. He then gave a time line of completion to the Board. He asked for an extension on the After Hours letter so that they can work on the house. He also asked what the problems were with the wood piles. He stated that his brother has the right to heat with wood if he wants to. J. McCue clarified that the Mechanical Code does not recognize wood heat as a primary heat source; only as a secondary heat source. The primary heat source has to be constant. DEMOLITIONS BOARD MEETING MINUTES October 26 2006 PAGE 2 Demolitions Hearing Officer Mark Hiaeshutter stated that the yard still looks junky. None of the items have been picked up that he requested be done at the last meeting. Basically, all of the conditions that were stated at the last meeting have not been met. Also, based on the new letters that he received from the neighbors, the owner is not attempting to be a good neighbor either. Demolitions Hearing Officer Mark Hiaeshutter ordered the property be made safe or demolished by November 26,2006. Case No.: 2006-015 Address: 2214 Bolley Dr. J. McCue updated the Board on this case. It was last tabled on 9/28/06 to allow time for the owner to pull remaining permits and complete work. Also, the dumpster must be removed, the metal blade removed and the property kept up (i.e. trash & grass). As of today, all required permits have been pulled. CCO Craig Whitford submitted a status report on this property. Per his report, there is still debris in the front yard; the snow blade has not been removed and there is tall grass. Both the trash and grass were written up today. The dumpster has been removed. The only other work visible is the installation of one additional wall partition. Staff recommends this property be tabled for 30 days to show progress. Staff would also like to see some type of communication between the owner and this office. Demolitions Hearing Officer David Muylle ordered the property be tabled until December 7, 2006 with the following conditions: 1) Remove the snow blade immediately; 2) Clean the site of all trash and maintain grass immediately; 3) Submit a timeline and schedule a progress inspection with CCO Whitford to be done BEFORE the next meeting. NEW BUSINESS: Case No.: 2006-020 Address: 712 S.Map_nolia Ave. J. McCue presented the case. The listed taxpayer of record and interested party is Laura Clement. The SEV of the property is $11,000. Land value is $2,800. Building value is $8,200. Original red tag date is 3/11/02. The property is zoned `B' Residential. Estimate of repairs is $32,500. As of today, none of the required permits have been pulled. This property is located in the flood plain. Staff recommends that this property be made safe or demolished in 30 days. Laura Clement, owner, addressed the Board. She stated that she is working with demolition contractors right now getting bids to demolish the structure. The property has sentimental value to her and it was difficult for her to come to this decision. However, she understands the issues with the flood plain and is working as quickly as possible to demolish the structure. Demolitions Hearing Officer David Muylle ordered the property be made safe or demolished by November 26,2006. Case No.: 2006-022 Address: 1520 Ballard St. J. McCue presented the case. The listed taxpayer of record is Carl Seeley. Interested parties include Carl Seeley and Naomi Christle. The SEV of the property is $27,500. Land value is $3,400. Building value is $24,100. Original red tag date is 8/8/06. The property is zoned `C' Residential. Estimate of repairs is $43,000. As of today, the only required permit pulled is a building permit for interior & exterior repairs. There are also issues with ownership as Mr. Seeley is deceased. Per CCO Craig Whitford,Naomi Christle is the daughter who is taking over the property. However, a search of Assessor's records as well as Ingham County Register of Deed's records as of this afternoon does not show proof of that. Staff recommends that this property be made safe or demolished in 30 days. DEMOLITIONS BOARD MEETING MINUTES October 26,2006 PAGE 3 Naomi Christle, daughter of recorded owner Mr. Seeley, addressed the Board. She stated that she is working with an attorney who is getting the property in her name via a Quit Claim Deed. She provided a copy of a receipt for $164 for a Quit Claim Deed& filing fee. However, it does not identify where it is from; nor is there a copy of the Quit Claim Deed—only a letter from the Gallagher Law Firm regarding a Quit Claim Deed—Retainer Agreement. She also stated that it is her intention to fix up the property and live in it. J. McCue explained to Ms. Christle that the documents she provided do not prove ownership of the property. Our office requires a recorded copy of a Quit Claim Deed showing ownership. CCO Craig Whitford addressed the Board. He stated that the property is in severe shape and needs considerable work done to bring it up to code. Demolitions Hearing Officer David Muylle encouraged the owner to re-evaluate her intentions for this property considering its severe condition. Demolitions Hearing Officer David Muylle ordered the property be made safe or demolished by November 26, 2006. Case No.: 2006-023 Address: 1522 Ballard St. J. McCue presented the case. The listed taxpayer of record is Zelma Palmer. Interested parties include Zelma Palmer and Dale Palcios. The SEV of the property is $32,700. Land value is $2,700. Building value is $30,000. Original red tag date is 3/30/06. The property is zoned `C' Residential. Estimate of repairs is $63,000. As of today, the only permit pulled is a building permit for a tear off& re-roof ONLY. Staff recommends that this property be made safe or demolished in 30 days. Naomi Christle addressed the Board. She stated that the owner was planning on attending the board meeting tonight, but was stranded in Ann Arbor. She stated that Dale Palcios, new owner, is using the same attorney that she is in obtaining a Quit Claim Deed for the property. CCO Craig Whitford addressed the Board. He stated that he has been inside this structure. It is in extremely bad shape. There are animals inside as well as water on the 1s`floor that is coming from the roof being open. Demolitions Hearing Officer Mark Hiaeshutter ordered the property be made safe or demolished by November 26, 2006. Case No.: 2006-021 Address: 1800 Indiana Ave. J. McCue presented the case. The listed taxpayer of record and interested party is Robert Shepherd. The SEV of the property is $34,300. Land value is $6,100. Building value is $28,200. Original red tag date is 6/22/06. The property is zoned `B' Residential. Estimate of repairs is $65,500. As of today, none of the required permits have been pulled. Staff recommends that this property be made safe or demolished in 30 days. Demolitions Hearing Officer Mark Hiaeshutter ordered the property be made safe or demolished by November 26, 2006. OTHER BUSINESS: A. Resignation of Demolitions Hearing Officer Robert Cochran — Mr. Cochran submitted his Letter of Resignation from the Demolition Board due to a new appointment as Commissioner of the Board of Water & Light. The appreciation by the Demolition Board as well as the City of Lansing Code Compliance Office was given to Mr. Cochran after the Demolition Board meeting. DEMOLITIONS BOARD MEETING MINUTES October 26,2006 PAGE 4 PUBLIC COMMENT: None ADJOURNMENT: At 6:55 pm, I McCue adjourned the meeting. Re ctfully submitted, f im McCue Draft date: October 27, 2006 Secretary Approved date: December 7, 2006 Sent to Clerk's Office: December 11, 2006 cc: Mayor's Office City Clerk's Office City Council Office Personnel Office File SIN DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT 316 N.Capitol Avenue,Suite C-2 • Lansing MI 48933-1238;(517)483-4361 •FAX: (517)377-0169 Bob Johnson,Director ��- ICHIG � a CODE COMPLIANCE OFFICE ••n o `� Virg Bernero,Mayor1 DRAFT OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY OF LANSING DEMOLITION BOARDCn Held at 316 N. Capitol Ave. at 6:00 pm, October 26, 2006 The October 2006 meeting of the City of Lansing Demolition Board was called to order at 6:05 p.m. by Jim McCue. The following members were in attendance: David Muylle;Mark Hiaeshutter, Robert Cochran MEMBERS ABSENT: None STAFF PRESENT: Jim McCue; Laura Peters; Craig Whitford PUBLIC PRESENT: Troy Dick; Steve Dick; Laura Clement;Naomi Christle;Michael Christle J. McCue asked for approval of the 9/28/06 meeting minutes. Demolitions Hearing Officer Mark Hiaeshutter moved to approve minutes as written. OLD BUSINESS: Case No.: 2006-018 Address: 129 E. Reasoner St. J.McCue updated the Board on this case. It was last tabled on 9/28/06 with the following conditions: 1)yard must be cleaned up and ALL trash & debris, as well as wood piles, be removed; 2) rough-ins are worked on and significant progress shown; 3) remaining required permits are pulled. As of today, the only action on permits is a mechanical pen-nit for the furnace that was pulled on 10/18/06. There has been no action on the building or the electrical permit; nor has the required plumbing permit been pulled. CCO Craig Whitford submitted a status report on this property. Per his report, there has been no activity on site, nor has he been able to view the interior since the last Demolition Board meeting. An After Hours letter HAS NOT been issued since the last meeting due to the fact that the owner did not supply a time line of completion that was requested by both CCO Whitford as well as Jim McCue. Staff recommends this property be made safe or demolished in 30 days. Troy Dick, owner, addressed the Board. He stated that he can't afford to pull a plumbing permit for the water heater yet. Also, he doesn't understand what the problem is with the wood piles. He will use wood as his primary source of heat. Steve Dick, brother of the owner, addressed the Board. He stated that the furnace is in and the wood stove will be hooked up soon. He then gave a time line of completion to the Board. He asked for an extension on the After Hours letter so that they can work on the house. He also asked what the problems were with the wood piles. He stated that his brother has the right to heat with wood if he wants to. J. McCue clarified that the Mechanical Code does not recognize wood heat as a primary heat source; only as a secondary heat source. The primary heat source has to be constant. DEMOLITIONS BOARD MEETING MINUTES October 26 2006 PAGE 2 Demolitions Hearing Office Mark Hiaeshutter stated that the yard still looks junky. None of the items have been picked up that he requested be done at the last meeting. Basically, all of the conditions that were stated at the last meeting have not been met. Also, based on the new letters that he received from the neighbors, the owner is not attempting to be a good neighbor either. Demolitions Hearing Officer Mark Hiaeshutter ordered the property be made safe or demolished by November 26,2006. Case No.: 2006-015 Address: 2214 Bolley Dr. J. McCue updated the Board on this case. It was last tabled on 9/28/06 to allow time for the owner to pull remaining permits and complete work. Also, the dumpster must be removed, the metal blade removed and the property kept up (i.e. trash & grass). As of today, all required permits have been pulled. CCO Craig Whitford submitted a status report on this property. Per his report, there is still debris in the front yard; the snow blade has not been removed and there is tall grass. Both the trash and grass were written up today. The dumpster has been removed. The only other work visible is the installation of one additional wall partition. Staff recommends this property be tabled for 30 days to show progress. Staff would also like to see some type of communication between the owner and this office. Demolitions Hearing Officer David Muylle ordered the property be tabled until December 7, 2006 with the following conditions: 1) Remove the snow blade immediately; 2) Clean the site of all trash and maintain grass immediately; 3) Submit a timeline and schedule a progress inspection with CCO Whitford to be done BEFORE the next meeting. NEW BUSINESS: Case No.: 2006-020 Address: 712 S.Magnolia Ave. J. McCue presented the case. The listed taxpayer of record and interested party is Laura Clement. The SEV of the property is $11,000. Land value is $2,800. Building value is $8,200. Original red tag date is 3/11/02. The property is zoned `B' Residential. Estimate of repairs is $32,500. As of today, none of the required permits have been pulled. This property is located in the flood plain. Staff recommends that this property be made safe or demolished in 30 days. Laura Clement, owner, addressed the Board. She stated that she is working with demolition contractors right now getting bids to demolish the structure. The property has sentimental value to her and it was difficult for her to come to this decision. However, she understands the issues with the flood plain and is working as quickly as possible to demolish the structure. Demolitions Hearing Officer David Muylle ordered the property be made safe or demolished by November 26, 2006. Case No.: 2006-022 Address: 1520 Ballard St. J. McCue presented the case. The listed taxpayer of record is Carl Seeley. Interested parties include Carl Seeley and Naomi Christle. The SEV of the property is $27,500. Land value is $3,400. Building value is $24,100. Original red tag date is 8/8/06. The property is zoned `C' Residential. Estimate of repairs is$43,000. As of today, the only required permit pulled is a building permit for interior & exterior repairs. There are also issues with ownership as Mr. Seeley is deceased. Per CCO Craig Whitford, Naomi Christle is the daughter who is taking over the property. However, a search of Assessor's records as well as Ingham County Register of Deed's records as of this afternoon does not show proof of that. Staff recommends that this property be made safe or demolished in 30 days. DEMOLITIONS BOARD MEETING MINUTES October 26 2006 PAGE 3 Naomi Christle, daughter of recorded owner Mr. Seeley, addressed the Board. She stated that she is working with an attorney who is getting the property in her name via a Quit Claim Deed. She provided a copy of a receipt for $164 for a Quit Claim Deed&filing fee. However, it does not identify where it is from; nor is there a copy of the Quit Claim Deed—only a letter from the Gallagher Law Firm regarding a Quit Claim Deed—Retainer Agreement. She also stated that it is her intention to fix up the property and live in it. J. McCue explained to Ms. Christle that the documents she provided do not prove ownership of the property. Our office requires a recorded copy of a Quit Claim Deed showing ownership. CCO Craig Whitford addressed the Board. He stated that the property is in severe shape and needs considerable work done to bring it up to code. Demolitions Hearing Officer David Muylle encouraged the owner to re-evaluate her intentions for this property considering its severe condition. Demolitions Hearing Officer David Muylle ordered the property be made safe or demolished by November 26, 2006. Case No.: 2006-023 Address: 1522 Ballard St. J. McCue presented the case. The listed taxpayer of record is Zelma Palmer. Interested parties include Zelma Palmer and Dale Palcios. The SEV of the property is $32,700. Land value is $2,700. Building value is $30,000. Original red tag date is 3/30/06. The property is zoned `C' Residential. Estimate of repairs is $63,000. As of today, the only permit pulled is a building permit for a tear off& re-roof ONLY. Staff recommends that this property be made safe or demolished in 30 days. Naomi Christle addressed the Board. She stated that the owner was planning on attending the board meeting tonight, but was stranded in Ann Arbor. She stated that Dale Palcios, new owner, is using the same attorney that she is in obtaining a Quit Claim Deed for the property. CCO Craig Whitford addressed the Board. He stated that he has been inside this structure. It is in extremely bad shape. There are animals inside as well as water on the I"floor that is coming from the roof being open. Demolitions Hearing Officer Mark Hiaeshutter ordered the property be made safe or demolished by November 26,2006. Case No.: 2006-021 Address: 1800 Indiana Ave. J. McCue presented the case. The listed taxpayer of record and interested party is Robert Shepherd. The SEV of the property is $34,300. Land value is $6,100. Building value is $28,200. Original red tag date is 6/22/06. The property is zoned `B' Residential. Estimate of repairs is $65,500. As of today, none of the required permits have been pulled. Staff recommends that this property be made safe or demolished in 30 days. Demolitions Hearing Officer Mark Hiaeshutter ordered the property be made safe or demolished by November 26,2006. OTHER BUSINESS: A. Resignation of Demolitions Hearing Officer Robert Cochran — Mr. Cochran submitted his Letter of Resignation from the Demolition Board due to a new appointment as Commissioner of the Board of Water & Light. The appreciation by the Demolition Board as well as the City of Lansing Code Compliance Office was given to Mr. Cochran after the Demolition Board meeting. DEMOLITIONS BOARD MEETING MINUTES October 26,2006 PAGE 4 PUBLIC COMMENT: None ADJO?ayor's T: t 6:55 pm, J.McCue adjourned the meeting. Respemi ed, Jim M Draft date: October 27, 2006 Secret Approved date: Sent to Clerk's Office: cc: Office City Clerk's Office City Council Office Personnel Office File SIN DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT �J 316 N.Capitol Avenue,Suite C-2 • Lansing MI 48933-1238;(517)483-4361 •FAX: (57.�377 fq9 Bob jC Johnson,Director L7 C3 �v CODE COMPLIANCE OFFICE _..7 1`i Virg Bemero,Mayor c;7 -) c-) i T1 OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY OF LANSING DEMOLITION BOARD 1n © �- Held at 316 N. Capitol Ave. at 6:00 pm, r rl c::) September 28, 2006 rJ The September 2006 meeting of the City of Lansing Demolition Board was called to order at 6:00 p.m.by Laura Peters. The following members were in attendance: David Muylle;Mark Hiaeshutter MEMBERS ABSENT: Robert Cochran STAFF PRESENT: Laura Peters; Craig Whitford PUBLIC PRESENT: Luis Gutierrez; Steve Dick; Troy Dick L. Peters explained that J. McCue was on vacation and she would be presenting the cases on his behalf. L Peters asked for approval of the 8/24/06 meeting minutes. Demolitions Hearing Officer David Muylle moved to approve minutes as written. OLD BUSINESS: Case No.: 2006-014 Address: 3325 Felt St. L. Peters updated the Board on this case. It was last tabled on 8/24/06 in order to allow time for the owner to pull required permits, submit a timeline of completion and show progress. As of today, there have been no current permits pulled. The existing building and electrical permits have expired. The owner came into the office today (9/28/06) and pulled an electrical and mechanical permit. There has been no timeline of completion submitted to the Code Compliance Office, nor has there been any communication by the owner. CCO Craig Whitford submitted a status report on this property. Per his report, there has been no activity on site since the last Demolition Board meeting. Staff recommends this property be made safe or demolished in 30 days. Luis Gutierrez, owner, addressed the Board. He stated that he has been working on the structure. The outside will be done by the next meeting. He will then pull a plumbing permit and begin that work. The inside work will be next. He will have the entire structure completed by the end of the year. Demolitions Hearing Officer Mark Hiaeshutter ordered the property be tabled to 12/7/06 in order to allow time for the owner to pull remaining permits and complete work. L. Peters requested that the agenda be altered to accommodate the public present. Demolitions Hearing Officer David Muylle moved to alter the agenda as suggested. DEMOLITIONS BOARD MEETING MINUTES September 28,2006 PAGE 2 NEW BUSINESS: Case No.: 2006-018 Address: 129 E.Reasoner St. L. Peters presented the case. The listed taxpayer of record and interested party is Troy Dick. The SEV of the property is $31,200. Land value is $8,300. Building value is $22,900. Original red tag date is 4/22/06. The property is zoned `B' Residential. Estimate of repairs is $32,500. As of today, a building permit was pulled for interior repairs. There was partial approval on the frame on 9/18/06. An electrical permit was pulled and service approved on 5/22/06. The required mechanical and plumbing permits have not yet been pulled. There have been several concerns with this address and the neighbors as well. The Code Compliance Office has received numerous letters complaining about this property (i.e. trash & debris, owner's actions, etc.). Due to the neglect of this property and the fact that it is detrimental to life or health, and, as such, constitutes a public nuisance, staff recommends that this property be made safe or demolished in 21 days. Troy Dick, owner, addressed the Board. He stated that he is working on the house. He stated that he is there all the time because he has heard that red tag properties are being broken into and he is trying to protect his belongings. His intention is to fix the house and live in it. He stated that he is not living there now. Steve Dick, owner's brother, addressed the Board. He stated that all of the rough-ins should be done by the end of December. His brother is saving his money for a new furnace and water heater right now. They should be completely finished with the house by the end of February. CCO Craig Whitford addressed the Board. He stated that there have been several ongoing problems with trash in the yard (i.e. lumber, wood piles, deteriorated metal, etc.) that he has told the owner on numerous occasions to clean up. Some of the items have been removed as of today. In regards to the After Hours Authorization, Mr. Whitford stated that progress needs to be made in order to get additional permission to work in the house after hours. This is a privilege for the owner. Demolitions Hearing Officer Mark Hiaeshutter stated to the owner that the complaints by the neighbors are valid. He explained that the owner is not only responsible for repairing his house, but also for being a good neighbor. There is a responsibility to the neighborhood as well as to the structure. The owner needs to work on both of those. He is willing to table this case to give the owner a chance to show that to the Demolition Board. Demolitions Hearing Officer Mark Hiaeshutter ordered the property be tabled to October 26, 2006 with the following conditions: 1) the yard must be cleaned up and ALL trash & debris, as well as wood piles, be removed; 2) rough-ins are worked on and significant progress shown; 3) the interior be cleaned out of all personal items and vacant; 4) remaining required permits are pulled. These conditions are to be met by the next Demolition Board meeting. OLD BUSINESS (con't.): Case No.: 2006-015 Address: 2214 Bolley St. L. Peters updated the Board on this case. It was last tabled on 8/24/06 in order to allow time for the owner to complete an agreement with the insurance company and show progress on repairs. As of today, there has been no action on the building permit. The required mechanical and plumbing permits have not yet been pulled. CCO Craig Whitford submitted a status report on this property. Per his report, there has been a new roof put on, new windows & siding, as well as the garage being repaired. There has been no communication from the owner to the Code Compliance Office as of today. Staff recommends that this property be tabled for 30 days in order to allow the owner time to pull remaining permits and complete work. If significant progress is not made within the 30-day period, it is recommended that the property be made safe or demolished in 30 days. DEMOLITIONS BOARD MEETING MINUTES September 28,2006 PAGE 3 CCO Craig Whitford addressed the Board. He stated that there is currently a large dumpster as well as a metal plow blade. He has informed the owner that the dumpster needs to be removed if not being used anymore and that it must be on the driveway only. He stated that this property is a high profile property with several neighborhood issues. Demolitions Hearing Officer David Muylle ordered the property be tabled to October 26, 2006 with the following conditions: 1) remove the dumpster if not being used anymore; 2) remove the metal blade in the driveway; 3)upkeep of the entire property which includes trash and grass. Case No.: 2006-016 Address: 3407 Churchill L. Peters updated the Board on this case. It was last tabled on 8/24/06 in order to allow time for the owner to reach an agreement with the insurance company. As of today,none of the required permits have been pulled,nor has the owner contacted the Code Compliance Office. CCO Craig Whitford submitted a status report on this property. As of today, there has been no activity on this property since the last Demolition Board meeting. Staff recommends that this property be made safe or demolished in 30 days. Demolitions Hearing Officer Mark Hiaeshutter ordered the property be made safe or demolished by October 26,2006. NEW BUSINESS (con't.): Case No.: 2006-019 Address: 1721 Mary Ave. L. Peters presented the case. The listed taxpayer of record and interested parties are Brandon & Meagan Montemayor. The SEV of the property is $23,400. Land value is $8,200. Building value is $15,200. Original red tag date is 10/20/04. The property is zoned `A' Residential. Estimate of repairs is $20,800. As of today, there are expired building, electrical and plumbing permits with no action on any of them. A required mechanical permit has not been pulled. There has been no action on this property,nor has the owner contacted the Code Compliance Office. Staff recommends that this property be made safe or demolished in 30 days. Demolitions Hearing Officer David Muylle ordered the property be made safe or demolished by October 26, 2006. OTHER BUSINESS: None PUBLIC COMMENT: None ADJOURNMENT: At 6:40 pm, L. Peters adjourned the meeting. Respectfully submitted, (�� , l I' c,/ y Jim McCue Draft date: September 28,2006 Secretary Approved date: October 26, 2006 Sent to Clerk's Office: October 27, 2006 cc: Mayor's Office City Clerk's Office City Council Office Personnel Office File SIB DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOP ENT 316 N.Capitol Avenue,Suite C-2 • Lansing M1 48933-1238;(517)483-4361•FAX: ( )37 169 ,_3 Bob Johnson,Director CH1G CODE COMPLIANCE OFFICE Virg Bemero,Mayor DRAFT OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY OF LANSING DEMOLITION BOARD Held at 316 N. Capitol Ave. at 6:00 pm, September 28, 2006 The September 2006 meeting of the City of Lansing Demolition Board was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Laura Peters. The following members were in attendance:David Muylle;Mark Hiaeshutter MEMBERS ABSENT: Robert Cochran STAFF PRESENT: Laura Peters; Craig Whitford PUBLIC PRESENT: Luis Gutierrez•, Steve Dick; Troy Dick L. Peters explained that J. McCue was on vacation and she would be presenting the cases on his behalf. L Peters asked for approval of the 8/24/06 meeting minutes. Demolitions Hearing Officer David Muylle moved to approve minutes as written. OLD BUSINESS: Case No.: 2006-014 Address: 3325 Felt St. L. Peters updated the Board on this case. It was last tabled on 8/24/06 in order to allow time for the owner to pull required permits, submit a timeline of completion and show progress. As of today, there have been no current permits pulled. The existing building and electrical permits have expired. The owner came into the office today (9/28/06) and pulled an electrical and mechanical permit. There has been no timeline of completion submitted to the Code Compliance Office,nor has there been any communication by the owner. CCO Craig Whitford submitted a status report on this property. Per his report, there has been no activity on site since the last Demolition Board meeting. Staff recommends this property be made safe or demolished in 30 days. Luis Gutierrez, owner, addressed the Board. He stated that he has been working on the structure. The outside will be done by the next meeting. He will then pull a plumbing permit and begin that work. The inside work will be next. He will have the entire structure completed by the end of the year. Demolitions Hearing Officer Mark Hiaeshutter ordered the property be tabled to 12/7/06 in order to allow time for the owner to pull remaining permits and complete work. L. Peters requested that the agenda be altered to accommodate the public present. Demolitions Hearing Officer David Muylle moved to alter the agenda as suggested. DEMOLITIONS BOARD MEETING MINUTES September 28 2006 PAGE 2 NEW BUSINESS: Case No.: 2006-018 Address: 129 E.Reasoner St. L. Peters presented the case. The listed taxpayer of record and interested party is Dick Troy. The SEV of the property is $31,200. Land value is $8,300. Building value is $22,900. Original red tag date is 4/22/06. The property is zoned `B' Residential. Estimate of repairs is $32,500. As of today, a building pen-nit was pulled for interior repairs. There was partial approval on the frame on 9/18/06. An electrical permit was pulled and service approved on 5/22/06. The required mechanical and plumbing permits have not yet been pulled. There have been several concerns with this address and the neighbors as well. The Code Compliance Office has received numerous letters complaining about this property (i.e. trash & debris, owner's actions, etc.). Due to the neglect of this property and the fact that it is detrimental to life or health, and, as such, constitutes a public nuisance, staff recommends that this property be made safe or demolished in 21 days. Troy Dick, owner, addressed the Board. He stated that he is working on the house. He stated that he is there all the time because he has heard that red tag properties are being broken into and he is trying to protect his belongings. His intention is to fix the house and live in it. He stated that he is not living there now. Steve Dick, owner's brother, addressed the Board. He stated that all of the rough-ins should be done by the end of December. His brother is saving his money for a new furnace and water heater right now. They should be completely finished with the house by the end of February. CCO Craig Whitford addressed the Board. He stated that there have been several ongoing problems with trash in the yard (i.e. lumber, wood piles, deteriorated metal, etc.) that he has told the owner on numerous occasions to clean up. Some of the items have been removed as of today. In regards to the After Hours Authorization, Mr. Whitford stated that progress needs to be made in order to get additional permission to work in the house after hours. This is a privilege for the owner. Demolitions Hearing Officer Mark Hiaeshutter stated to the owner that the complaints by the neighbors are valid. He explained that the owner is not only responsible for repairing his house, but also for being a good neighbor. There is a responsibility to the neighborhood as well as to the structure. The owner.needs to work on both of those. He is willing to table this case to give the owner a chance to show that to the Demolition Board. Demolitions Hearing Officer Mark Hiaeshutter ordered the property be tabled to October 26, 2006 with the following conditions: 1) the yard must be cleaned up and ALL trash & debris, as well as wood piles, be removed; 2) rough-ins are worked on and significant progress shown; 3) remaining required permits are pulled. These conditions are to be met by the next Demolition Board meeting. OLD BUSINESS lcon't. Case No.: 2006-015 Address: 2214 Bolley St. L. Peters updated the Board on this case. It was last tabled on 8/24/06 in order to allow time for the owner to complete an agreement with the insurance company and show progress on repairs. As of today, there has been no action on the building permit. The required mechanical and plumbing permits have not yet been pulled. CCO Craig Whitford submitted a status report on this property. Per his report, there has been a new roof put on, new windows & siding, as well as the garage being repaired. There has been no communication from the owner to the Code Compliance Office as of today. Staff recommends that this property be tabled for 30 days in order to allow the owner time to pull remaining permits and complete work. If significant progress is not made within the 30-day period, it is recommended that the property be made safe or demolished in 30 days. DEMOLITIONS BOARD MEETING MINUTES September 28, 2006 PAGE 3 CCO Craig Whitford addressed the Board. He stated that there is currently a large dumpster diagonally across the driveway as well as a metal plow blade. He has informed the owner that the dumpster needs to be removed if not being used anymore and that it must be on the driveway only. He stated that this property is a high profile property with several neighborhood issues. Demolitions Hearing Officer David Muylle ordered the property be tabled to October 26, 2006 with the following conditions: 1) remove the dumpster if not being used anymore; 2) remove the metal blade in the driveway; 3) upkeep of the entire property which includes trash and grass. Case No.: 2006-016 Address: 3407 Churchill L. Peters updated the Board on this case. It was last tabled on 8/24/06 in order to allow time for the owner to reach an agreement with the insurance company. As of today,none of the required permits have been pulled,nor has the owner contacted the Code Compliance Office. CCO Craig Whitford submitted a status report on this property. As of today, there has been no activity on this property since the last Demolition Board meeting. Staff recommends that this property be made safe or demolished in 30 days. Demolitions Hearing Officer Mark Hiaeshutter ordered the property be made safe or demolished by October 26,2006. NEW BUSINESS (con't.): Case No.: 2006-019 Address: 1721 Mary Ave. L. Peters presented the case. The listed taxpayer of record and interested parties are Brandon & Meagan Montemayor. The SEV of the property is $23,400. Land value is $8,200. Building value is $15,200. Original red tag date is 10/20/04. The property is zoned `A' Residential. Estimate of repairs is $20,800. As of today,there are expired building, electrical and plumbing permits with no action on any of them. A required mechanical permit has not been pulled. There has been no action on this property,nor has the owner contacted the Code Compliance Office. Staff recommends that this property be made safe or demolished in 30 days. Demolitions Hearing Officer David Muylle ordered the property be made safe or demolished by October 26, 2006. OTHER BUSINESS: None PUBLIC COMMENT: None ADJOURNMENT: At 6:40 pm, L. Peters adjourned the meeting. Res tfull/y submitted, d Jim McCue Draft date: September 28,2006 Secretary Approved date: Sent to Clerk's Office: cc: Mayor's Office City Clerk's Office L,— City Council Office Personnel Office File j ,_) t- . 51 �, DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND " NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT 316 N.Capitol Avenue,Suite C-2 • Lansing MI 48933-1238;(517)483-4361 •FAX: I5P)37,-p169 I Q, Bob Johnson,Director CHICs � c�^ CODE COMPLIANCE OFFICE Virg Bemero,Mayor C, W OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY OF LANSING DEMOLITION BOARD �-- Held at 316 N. Capitol Ave. at 6:00 pm, w August 24, 2006 ' The August 2006 meeting of the City of Lansing Demolition Board was called to order at 6:15 p.m. by Jim McCue. The following members were in attendance: Mark Hiaeshutter; David Muylle MEMBERS ABSENT: Robert Cochran STAFF PRESENT: J. McCue; Laura Peters PUBLIC PRESENT: Tom Clayton; Lashon Love; Ben Love; Marcel Mayberry; Luis Gutierrez J. McCue asked for approval of the 7/27/06 meeting minutes. Demolitions Hearing Officer Mark Hiaeshutter moved to approve minutes as written. NEW BUSINESS: Case No.: 2006-014 Address: 3325 Felt St. J. McCue presented the case. The listed taxpayer of record and interested party is Luis Gutierrez. The SEV of the property is $33,100. Land value is $10,400. Building value is $22,700. Original red tag date is 6/7/06. The property is zoned `A' Residential. Estimate of repairs is $44,500. As of today, there is an expired building permit for a 2nd story addition as well as an expired electrical permit. No required trades permits have been pulled. Staff recommends this property be made safe or demolished in 30 days. Luis Gutierrez, owner, addressed the Board. He stated that the house belonged to his grandparents when he purchased it. It has been in the family for quite some time. Due to him living out of town,he was unaware that the house was in as bad of shape as it was. It is his intention to complete repairs on the house as soon as possible. He wants to complete the outside first,then work on the inside. The house has a completely new 2nd floor addition, as well as a new roof. He will be working on the house this weekend. Demolitions Hearing Officer Mark Hiaeshutter ordered the property be tabled to September 28, 2006 in order to allow time for the owner to show progress as well as submit a timeline and pull required permits. Case No.: 2006-015 Address: 2214 Bolley St. J. McCue presented the case. The listed taxpayer of record and interested party is Krista Brayton. The SEV of the property is$73,800. Land value is $14,400. Building value is $59,400. Original red tag date is 6/13/06. The property is zoned `A' Residential. This is a fire-damaged structure. Estimate of repairs is $63,500. As of today, the only permit pulled is an electrical permit for service only that was finalized on 5/16/06. None of the other required permits have been pulled. J. McCue also stated that our office received a letter via fax from Krista DEMOLITIONS BOARD MEETING MINUTES August 24,2006 PAGE 2 Brayton stating that they are in negotiations with their insurance company and are working on an agreement. It is their intention to have the home rebuilt and back up to code in approximately 90 days. Staff recommends this property be tabled for 30 days to show progress. Tom Clayton,building contractor, addressed the Board. He stated that he is trying to contact the owners to sell the property. He would like to purchase the property and rehab it. Demolitions Hearing Officer David Muylle ordered the property be tabled to September 28, 2006 in order to allow time for the owner to complete the agreement with the insurance company and show progress in repairs. Case No.: 2006-016 Address: 3407 Churchill J. McCue presented the case. The listed taxpayer of record and interested parties are Ben & Lashon Love. The SEV of the property is $48,200. Land value is $11,900. Building value is $36,300. Original red tag date is 8/31/05. The property is zoned `A' Residential. This is a fire damaged property Estimate of repairs is $60,500. As of today, none of the required permits have been pulled. Staff recommends this property be made safe or demolished in 30 days. Lashon Love, owner, addressed the Board. She stated that they have been working with the insurance company, but are having some problems. They are now working with the Office of Financial and Insurance Services to rectify the situation. They have been negotiating with the insurance company since October 2005. If the insurance company will help them, they want to rehab the house. If the insurance company won't help them, they want to tear it down. She stated that they should know something within 30 days. They have spoken with E.T. MacKenzie about demolition of the house. However, E.T. MacKenzie is starting a large contract with MSU and cannot schedule any demolition with them at this time. Demolitions Hearing Officer Mark Hiaeshutter ordered the property be tabled to September 28, 2006 in order to allow time for the owners to rectify the situation with the insurance company. OTHER BUSINESS: 107 Fernhill Ct.—J.McCue informed the board that an emergency demolition of the garage only was done. PUBLIC COMMENT: None ADJOURNMENT: At 6:50 pm, J.McCue adjourned the meeting. Respectfully submitted, 4m McCue Draft date: August 24, 2006 Secretary Approved date: September 28, 2006 Sent to Clerk's Office: September 29, 2006 cc: Mayor's Office City Clerk's Office is City Council Office Personnel Office File sly, DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT 316 N.Capitol Avenue,Suite C-2 • Lansing MI 48933-1238;(517)4834361 •FAX: (517)1.7 -016 . Bob Johnson,Director rr`ICHIG Cn CODE COMPLIANCE OFFICE t� Virg Bemero,Mayor N �� c-; DRAFT -� m OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY OF LANSING DEMOLITION BOARD Held at 316 N. Capitol Ave. at 6:00 pm, =� August 24, 2006 The August 2006 meeting of the City of Lansing Demolition Board was called to order at 6:15 p.m.by Jim McCue. The following members were in attendance: Mark Hiaeshutter; David Muylle MEMBERS ABSENT: Robert Cochran STAFF PRESENT: Laura Peters PUBLIC PRESENT: Tom Clayton; Lashon Love;Ben Love;Marcel Mayberry; Luis Gutierrez J. McCue asked for approval of the 7/27/06 meeting minutes. Demolitions Hearing Officer Mark Hiaeshutter moved to approve minutes as written. NEW BUSINESS: Case No.: 2006-014 Address: 3325 Felt St. J. McCue presented the case. The listed taxpayer of record and interested party is Luis Gutierrez. The SEV of the property is $33,100. Land value is $10,400. Building value is $22,700. Original red tag date is 6/7/06. The property is zoned `A' Residential. Estimate of repairs is $44,500. As of today, there is an expired building permit for a 2nd story addition as well as an expired electrical permit. No required trades permits have been pulled. Staff recommends this property be made safe or demolished in 30 days. Luis Gutierrez, owner, addressed the Board. He stated that the house belonged to his grandparents when he purchased it. It has been in the family for quite some time. Due to him living out of town,he was unaware that the house was in as bad of shape as it was. It is his intention to complete repairs on the house as soon as possible. He wants to complete the outside first, then work on the inside. The house has a completely new 2nd floor addition, as well as a new roof. He will be working on the house this weekend. Demolitions Hearing Officer Mark Hiaeshutter ordered the property be tabled to September 28, 2006 in order to allow time for the owner to show progress as well as submit a timeline and pull required permits. Case No.: 2006-015 Address: 2214 Bolley St. J. McCue presented the case. The listed taxpayer of record and interested party is Krista Brayton. The SEV of the property is $73,800. Land value is $14,400. Building value is $59,400. Original red tag date is 6/13/06. The property is zoned `A' Residential. This is a fire-damaged structure. Estimate of repairs is $63,500. As of today, the only permit pulled is an electrical permit for service only that was finalized on 5/16/06. None of the other required permits have been pulled. J. McCue also stated that our office received a letter via fax from Krista DEMOLITIONS BOARD MEETING MINUTES August 24,2006 PAGE 2 Brayton stating that they are in negotiations with their insurance company and are working on an agreement. It is their intention to have the home rebuilt and back up to code in approximately 90 days. Staff recommends this property be tabled for 30 days to show progress. Tom Clayton,building contractor, addressed the Board. He stated that he is trying to contact the owners to sell the property. He would like to purchase the property and rehab it. Demolitions Hearing Officer David Muylle ordered the property be tabled to September 28,2006 in order to allow time for the owner to complete the agreement with the insurance company and show progress in repairs. Case No.: 2006-016 Address: 3407 Churchill J. McCue presented the case. The listed taxpayer of record and interested parties are Ben & L4ghon Love. The SEV of the property is $48,200. Land value is $11,900. Building value is $36,300. Original red tag date is 8/31/05. The property is zoned `A' Residential. This is a fire damaged property Estimate of repairs is $60,500. As of today, none of the required permits have been pulled. Staff recommends this property be made safe or demolished in 30 days. Lashon Love, owner, addressed the Board. She stated that they have been working with the insurance company, but are having some problems. They are now working with the Office of Financial and Insurance Services to rectify the situation. They have been negotiating with the insurance company since October 2005. If the insurance company will help them, they want to rehab the house. If the insurance company won't help them, they want to tear it down. She stated that they should know something within 30 days. They have spoken with E.T. MacKenzie about demolition of the house. However, E.T. MacKenzie is starting a large contract with MSU and cannot schedule any demolition with them at this time. Demolitions Hearing Officer Mark Hiaeshutter ordered the property be tabled to September 28, 2006 in order to allow time for the owners to rectify the situation with the insurance company. OTHER BUSINESS: 107 Fernhill Ct.—J. McCue informed the board that an emergency demolition of the garage only was done. PUBLIC COMMENT: None ADJOURNMENT: At 6:50 pm., J. McCue adjourned the meeting. Res ectfully submitted, i Jim McCue Draft date: August 24,2006 Secretary Approved date: Sent to Clerk's Office: cc: Mayor's Office City Clerk's Office City Council Office Personnel Office File SIN DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT 316 N.Capitol Avenue,Suite C-2 • Lansing Ml 48933-1238;(517)483-4361 •FAX: (517 77- j p, Bob Johnson,Director CHID CODE COMPLIANCE OFFICE ;1 Virg Bernero,Mayor l OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY OF LANSING -�- DEMOLITION BOARD Held at 316 N. Capitol Ave. at 6:00 pm, <� July 27,2006 The July 2006 meeting of the City of Lansing Demolition Board was called to order at 6:05 p.m. by\Laura Peters. The following members were in attendance: David Muylle MEMBERS ABSENT: Robert Cochran;Mark Hiaeshutter STAFF PRESENT: Laura Davis; Craig Whitford PUBLIC PRESENT: Juan Sandoval (did not sign in); Corie Jason; Sandra Code L. Peters, Administrative Secretary, explained that Jim McCue, Code Compliance Manager was unable to attend the meeting tonight due to medical reasons and she would be presenting the cases on his behalf. L. Peters stated that Mark Hiaeshutter called and requested an excused absence for tonight. He is out of town. Demolitions Hearing Officer David Muylle moved to approve excused absence. L. Peters stated that she had not heard from Robert Cochran. Demolitions Hearing Officer David Muylle stated that he would wait and see if Mr. Cochran shows up. If he doesn't, he will move for an excused absence. L. Peters asked for approval of the 5/25/06 meeting minutes. Demolitions Hearing Officer David Muylle moved to approve minutes as written. L. Peters requested that the agenda be adjusted to accommodate the public present. Demolitions Hearing Officer David Muylle moved to approve the agenda as amended. NEW BUSINESS: Case No.: 2006-013 Address: 1110 E. Grand River Ave. L. Peters presented the case. The listed taxpayer of record and interested party is Juan Sandoval. The SEV is $25,500. Land value is $3,700. Building value is $21,800. Original red tag date is 7/2/04. The property is zoned `F' Commercial. This property is non-conforming as a residential use. Estimate of repairs is $35,000. As of today, the only permit pulled is a building permit for a tear off&re-roof only. No required trades permits have been pulled. The owner did receive the certified mail that was sent. However, our office has received no communication. Staff recommends this property be made safe or demolished in 30 days. Juan Sandoval, owner, addressed the Board. He stated that he wanted to start with repairing the roof and then see how far he gets. He's not sure what he wants to do with the property yet. DEMOLITIONS BOARD MEETING MINUTES July 27 2006 PAGE 2 Demolitions Hearing Officer David Muylle asked him if he understood that, due to the fact that the house has been vacant for more than one year, the zoning would not allow for him to use the property as a residence unless he applied for re-zoning through the Planning Department. Mr. Muylle gave Mr. Sandoval the Zoning Administrator's card to contact her with any questions. Mr. Sandoval stated that he would contact the Zoning Administrator tomorrow morning. Demolitions Hearing Officer David Muylle ordered the property be made safe or demolished by August 24,2006. Case No.: 2006-012 Address: 1415 Prospect St. L. Peters presented the case. The listed taxpayer of record and interested party is Pauline Herr. The SEV is $55,900. Land value is $4,500. Building value is $51,400. Original red tag date is 6/10/05. The property is zoned `C' Residential. Estimate of repairs is $52,500. As of today, none of the required permits have been pulled. The owner did not claim the certified mail that was sent, nor has our office received any communication from the owner. Due to the extreme condition of this property, staff recommends this property be made safe or demolished in 21 days—based on the Housing Law of Michigan,Act 167, 125.541. Demolitions Hearing Officer David Muylle requested a report from Craig Whitford, CCO on the structural issues. Craig Whitford, CCO, addressed the Board. He stated that there are several unsafe and hazardous structural issues; 3-story chimney in danger of collapse; garage is structurally unsound;rear 2°d floor balcony structurally unsound and in danger of collapsing; ceilings have come down in the kitchen due to water damage and outside weather; structure has remained open and accessible to the elements; and there is a minimum of 24" of debris on the floors throughout the dwelling. He did state that the skeletal structure of the house itself was fairly sound. Corie Jason, 1406 Prospect, addressed the Board. She submitted a letter from the Prospect Protectors Neighborhood Group stating that they would like to see the property rehabbed either by selling or forcing the owner to do something with it. They do not want to see another empty lot in their neighborhood. Ms. Jason also stated that it is extremely unsanitary and nothing seems to be done about it. Sandra Cade, 1339 Prospect, addressed the Board. She stated that she does not want to see anymore empty lots in her neighborhood. The owner is doing nothing on this property. Demolitions Hearing Officer David Muylle ordered the property be made safe or demolished by August 17,2006. Case No.: 2006-011 Address: 203 Hill St. L. Peters presented the case. The listed taxpayer of record and interested party is Deutsche Bank National Trust. The SEV is $17,600. Land value is $3,100. Building value is $14,500. Original red tag date is 11/2/04. The property is zoned `C' Residential. Estimate of repairs is $50,000. This is a fire-damaged property. As of today,none of the required permits have been pulled. The owner did claim the certified mail that was sent and the property was posted. However, our office has received no communication from the owner. Staff recommends this property be made safe or demolished in 30 days. Demolitions Hearing Officer David Muylle ordered the property be made safe or demolished by August 24,2006. DEMOLITIONS BOARD MEETING MINUTES July 27,2006 PAGE 3 OTHER BUSINESS: None PUBLIC COMMENT: None ADJOURNMENT: At 6:35 pm, L. Peters adjourned the meeting. Respe.full submitted, r McCue Draft date: July 27, 2006 Se 'etary Approved date: August 24,2006 y Sent to Clerk's Office: August 28,2006 1 Mayor's Office City Clerk's Office City Council Office Personnel Office File S IN DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT 316 N.Capitol Avenue,Suite C-2 • Lansing MI 48933-1238;(517)483-4361 •FAX: (517)377-0169 l Bob Johnson,Director 1 . !j cHIG ,'Tiy CODE COMPLIANCE OFFICE s- Virg Bernero,Mayor r' C") DRAFT OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY OF LANSING DEMOLITION BOARD Held at 316 N. Capitol Ave. at 6:00 pm, � July 27, 2006 f The July 2006 meeting of the City of Lansing Demolition Board was called to order at 6:05 p.m. by Laura Peters. The following members were in attendance: David Muylle MEMBERS ABSENT: Robert Cochran; Mark Hiaeshutter STAFF PRESENT: Laura Davis; Craig Whitford PUBLIC PRESENT: Juan Sandoval (did not sign in); Corie Jason; Sandra Code L. Peters, Administrative Secretary, explained that Jim McCue, Code Compliance Manager was unable to attend the meeting tonight due to medical reasons and she would be presenting the cases on his behalf. L. Peters stated that Mark Hiaeshutter called and requested an excused absence for tonight. He is out of town. Demolitions Hearing Officer David Muylle moved to approve excused absence. L. Peters stated that she had not heard from Robert Cochran. Demolitions Hearing Officer David Muylle stated that he would wait and see if Mr. Cochran shows up. If he doesn't,he will move for an excused absence. L. Peters asked for approval of the 5/25/06 meeting minutes. Demolitions Hearing Officer David Muylle moved to approve minutes as written. L. Peters requested that the agenda be adjusted to accommodate the public present. Demolitions Hearing Officer David Muylle moved to approve the agenda as amended. NEW BUSINESS: Case No.: 2006-013 Address: 1110 E. Grand River Ave. L. Peters presented the case. The listed taxpayer of record and interested party is Juan Sandoval. The SEV iS $25,500. Land value is $3,700. Building value is $21,800. Original red tag date is 7/2/04. The property is zoned `F' Commercial. This property is non-conforming as a residential use. Estimate of repairs is $35,000. As of today, the only permit pulled is a building permit for a tear off&re-roof only. No required trades permits have been pulled. The owner did receive the certified mail DEMOLITIONS BOARD MEETING MINUTES July 27,2006 PAGE 2 that was sent. However, our office has received no communication. Staff recommends this property be made safe or demolished in 30 days. Juan Sandoval, owner, addressed the Board. He stated that he wanted to start with repairing the roof and then see how far he gets. He's not sure what he wants to do with the property yet. Demolitions Hearing Officer David Muylle asked him if he understood that, due to the fact that the house has been vacant for more than one year, the zoning would not allow for him to use the property as a residence unless he applied for re-zoning through the Planning Department. Mr. Muylle gave Mr. Sandoval the Zoning Administrator's card to contact her with any questions. Mr. Sandoval stated that he would contact the Zoning Administrator tomorrow morning. Demolitions Hearing Officer David Muylle ordered the property be made safe or demolished by August 24,2006. Case No.: 2006-012 Address: 1415 Prospect St. L. Peters presented the case. The listed taxpayer of record and interested party is Pauline Herr. The SEV is $55,900. Land value is $4,500. Building value is $51,400. Original red tag date is 6/10/05. The property is zoned `C' Residential. Estimate of repairs is $52,500. As of today, none of the required permits have been pulled. The owner did not claim the certified mail that was sent, nor has our office received any communication from the owner. Due to the extreme condition of this property, staff recommends this property be made safe or demolished in 21 days—based on the Housing Law of Michigan,Act 167, 125.541. Demolitions Hearing Officer David Muylle requested a report from Craig Whitford, CCO on the structural issues. Craig Whitford, CCO, addressed the Board. He stated that there are several unsafe and hazardous structural issues; 3-story chimney in danger of collapse; garage is structurally unsound; rear 2nd floor balcony structurally unsound and in danger of collapsing; ceilings have come down in the kitchen due to water damage and outside weather; structure has remained open and accessible to the elements; and there is a minimum of 24" of debris on the floors throughout the dwelling. He did state that the skeletal structure of the house itself was fairly sound. Corie Jason, 1406 Prospect, addressed the Board. She submitted a letter from the Prospect Protectors Neighborhood Group stating that they would like to see the property rehabbed either by selling or forcing the owner to do something with it. They do not want to see another empty lot in their neighborhood. Ms. Jason also stated that it is extremely unsanitary and nothing seems to be done about it. Sandra Cade, 1339 Prospect, addressed the Board. She stated that she does not want to see anymore empty lots in her neighborhood. The owner is doing nothing on this property. Demolitions Hearing Officer David Muylle ordered the property be made safe or demolished by August 17, 2006. DEMOLITIONS BOARD MEETING MINUTES July 27 2006 PAGE 2 Case No.: 2006-011 Address: 203 Hill St. L. Peters presented the case. The listed taxpayer of record and interested party is Deutsche Bank National Trust. The SEV is $17,600. Land value is $3,100. Building value is$14,500. Original red tag date is 11/2/04. The property is zoned `C' Residential. Estimate of repairs is $50,000. This is a fire-damaged property. As of today, none of the required permits have been pulled. The owner did claim the certified mail that was sent and the property was posted. However, our office has received no communication from the owner. Staff recommends this property be made safe or demolished in 30 days. Demolitions Hearing Officer David Muylle ordered the property be made safe or demolished by August 24, 2006. OTHER BUSINESS: None PUBLIC COMMENT: None ADJOURNMENT: At 6:35 pm, L. Peters adjourned the meeting. Respectfully submitted, im McCue Draft date: July 27, 2006 Secretary Approved date: Sent to Clerk's Office: cc: Mayor's Office City Clerk's Office 2,/ City Council Office Personnel Office File SIN DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT 316 N.Capitol Avenue,Suite C-2 • Lansing MI 48933-1238;(517)483-4361 •FAX: (517)377-0169 1. Bob Johnson, Director c H I Cs Bob r� CODE COMPLIANCE OFFICE `p C5 Virg Bernero, Mayor "'- OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY OF LANSING DEMOLITION BOARD j Held at 316 N. Capitol Ave. at 6:00 pm, Q May 25, 2006 �-,t The May 2006 meeting of the City of Lansing Demolition Board was called to order at 6:05 p.m. by Laura Peters. The following members were in attendance: David Muylle MEMBERS ABSENT: Robert Cochran; Mark Hiaeshutter STAFF PRESENT: Laura Davis PUBLIC PRESENT: None L. Peters, Administrative Secretary, explained that Jim McCue, Code Compliance Manager was on vacation and she would be presenting the cases on his behalf. L. Peters stated that she had not heard from Mr. Cochran or Mr. Hiaeshutter about their absence tonight. Demolitions Hearing Officer David Muylle moved to approve excused absences for both board members. L. Peters asked for approval of the 3/23/06 meeting minutes. Demolitions Hearing Officer David Muylle moved to approve minutes as written. NEW BUSINESS: Case No.: 2006-007 Address: 807 E. Miller Rd. L. Peters presented the case. The listed taxpayers of record and interested parties are William &Jonathan Walker. The SEV is $61,200. Land value is $14,900. Building value is $46,300. Original red tag date is 3/18/05. The property is zoned 'F' Commercial. Estimate of repairs is $48,500. This is a fire-damaged property. As of today, none of the required permits have been pulled. The owner did not claim the certified mail that was sent. However, the property was posted. Staff recommends this property be made safe or demolished in 30 days. Demolitions Hearing Officer David Muylle ordered the property be made safe or demolished by June 22, 2006. Case No.: 2006-008 Address: 915 Just-A-Mere Ave. L. Peters presented the case. The listed taxpayer of record and interested party is Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. The SEV is $39,700. Land value is $11,400. Building value is $28,300. Original red tag date is 7/8/04. The property is zoned 'J' Parking. Estimate of repairs is$14,600. This property was placed in the demo process based on the 180-day rule. As of today, the required electrical permit has not been pulled. The owner did receive the certified mail that was sent. However, our office has received no communication. Staff recommends this property be made safe or demolished in 30 days. Demolitions Hearing Officer David Muylle ordered the property be made safe or demolished by June 22,2006. DEMOLITIONS BOARD MEETING MINUTES May 25 2006 PAGE 2 Case No.: 2006-009 Address: 1000 Just-A-Mere Ave. L. Peters presented the case. The listed taxpayer of record and interested party is Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. The SEV is $37,400. Land value is $9,700. Building value is $27,700. Original red tag date is 9/16/03. The property is zoned 'F' Commercial. Estimate of repairs is $8,600. This property was placed in the demo process based on the 180-day rule. As of today, the required building &electrical permits have not been pulled. The owner did receive the certified mail that was sent. However, our office has received no communication. Staff recommends this property be made safe or demolished in 30 days. Demolitions Hearing Officer David Muylle ordered the property be made safe or demolished by June 22, 2006. Case No.: 2006-010 Address: 1009 E. Willoughby Rd. L. Peters presented the case. The listed taxpayer of record and interested party is Federal National Mortgage Association. The SEV is $52,500. Land value is $6,300. Building value is $46,200. Original red tag date is 3/23/04. The property is zoned 'D-1' Professional Office. Estimate of repairs is $23,600. This property was placed in the demo process based on the 180-day rule. As of today, the required building permit has not been pulled. The owner did receive the certified mail that was sent. However, our office has received no communication. Staff recommends this property be made safe or demolished in 30 days. Demolitions Hearing Officer David Muylle ordered the property be made safe or demolished by June 22, 2006. OTHER BUSINESS: None PUBLIC COMMENT: None ADJOURNMENT: At 6:20 pm, L. Peters adjourned the meeting. Respectfully submitted, m McCue Draft date: May 25, 2006 Secretary Approved date: July 27, 2006 Sent to Clerk's Office: July 28, 2006 cc: Mayor's Office City Clerk's Office City Council Office Personnel Office File 51 � G DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING ANU ti NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT h 316 N.Capitol Avenue,Suite C-2 • Lansing MI 48933-1238;(517)483-4361 •FAX: (517)377-0169 7I Bob Johnson,Director r.. c c H 1 CODE COMPLIANCE OFFICE CP, G �7 Virg Bernero, Mayor cs+ DRAFT =' OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY OF LANSING CD DEMOLITION BOARD Held at 316 N. Capitol Ave. at 6:00 pm, May 25, 2006 The May 2006 meeting of the City of Lansing Demolition Board was called to order at 6:05 p.m. by Laura Peters The following members were in attendance: David Muylle MEMBERS ABSENT: Robert Cochran; Mark Hiaeshutter STAFF PRESENT: Laura Davis PUBLIC PRESENT: None L. Peters, Administrative Secretary, explained that Jim McCue, Code Compliance Manager was on vacation and she would be presenting the cases on his behalf. L. Peters stated that she had not heard from Mr. Cochran or Mr. Hiaeshutter about their absence tonight. Demolitions Hearing Officer David Muylle moved to approve excused absences for both board members. L. Peters asked for approval of the 3/23/06 meeting minutes. Demolitions Hearing Officer David Muylle moved to approve minutes as written. NEW BUSINESS: Case No.: 2006-007 Address: 807 E. Miller Rd. L. Peters presented the case. The listed taxpayers of record and interested parties are William&Jonathan Walker. The SEV is $61,200. Land value is $14,900. Building value is $46,300. Original red tag date is 3/18/05. The property is zoned F. Estimate of repairs is $48,500. This is a fire-damaged property. As of today, none of the required permits have been pulled. The owner did not claim the certified mail that was sent. However, the property was posted. Staff recommends this property be made safe or demolished in 30 days. Demolitions Hearing Officer David Muylle ordered the property be made safe or demolished by June 22,2006, Case No.: 2006-008 Address: 915 Just-A-Mere Ave. L. Peters presented the case. The listed taxpayer of record and interested party is Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. The SEV is $39,700. Land value is $11,400. Building value is $28,300. Original red tag date is 7/8104, The property is zoned U Parking. Estimate of repairs is$14,600. This property was placed in the demo process based on the 180-day rule. As of today, the required electrical permit has not been pulled. The owner did receive the certified mail that was sent. However, our office has received no communication. Staff recommends this property be made safe or demolished in 30 days. Demolitions Hearing Officer David Muylle ordered the property be made safe or demolished by June 22,2006. DEMOLITIG..S BOARD MEETING MINUTES Mav 25 2006 PAGE 2 Case No.: 2006-009 Address: 1000 Just-A-Mere Ave. L. Peters presented the case. The listed taxpayer of record and interested party is Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. The SEV is $37,400. Land value is $9,700. Building value is $27,700. Original red tag date is 9/16/03. The property is zoned 'F' Commercial. Estimate of repairs is $8,600. This property was placed in the demo process based on the 180-day rule. As of today,the required building &electrical permits have not been pulled. The owner did receive the certified mail that was sent. However, our office has received no communication. Staff recommends this property be made safe or demolished in 30 days. Demolitions Hearing Officer David Muylle ordered the property be made safe or demolished by June 22, 2006. Case No.: 2006-010 Address: 1009 E. Willoughby Rd. L. Peters presented the case. The listed taxpayer of record and interested party is Federal National Mortgage Association. The SEV is'$52,500. Land value is $6,300. Building value is $46,200. Original red tag date is 3/23/04. The property is zoned 'D-1' Professional Office. Estimate of repairs is $23,600. This property was placed in the demo process based on the 180-day rule. As of today, the required building permit has not been pulled. The owner did receive the certified mail that was sent. However, our office has received no communication. Staff recommends this property be made safe or demolished in 30 days. Demolitions Hearing Officer David Muylle ordered the property be made safe or demolished by June 22, 2006. OTHER BUSINESS: None PUBLIC COMMENT: None ADJOURNMENT: At 6:20 pm, L. Peters adjourned the meeting. /Retfully submitted, Cue Draft date: May_25, 2006 ry Approved date: Sent to Clerk's Office: Mayor's Office City Clerk's Office ✓ City Council Office Personnel Office File SI 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 Bob Johnson, Director CHID CODE COMPLIANCE OFFICE �- r-J Virg Bernero, Mayor c-S C3 OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY OF LANSING DEMOLITION BOARD r'� < c7 Held at 316 N. Capitol Ave. at 6:00 pm, `-3 t i i March 23, 2006 Fri �) ro CD The March 2006 meeting of the City of Lansing Demolition Board was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Jirj MdCue. The following members were in attendance: Robert Cochran; David Muylle; Mark Hiaeshutter %? MEMBERS ABSENT: None STAFF PRESENT: Jim McCue; Laura Davis PUBLIC PRESENT: Cheryl Stewart J. McCue asked for approval of the 2/23/06 meeting minutes. Demolitions Hearing Officer Mark Hiaeshutter moved to approve minutes as written. NEW BUSINESS: Case No.: 2006-005 Address: 1016 E. Kalamazoo St. J. McCue presented the case. The listed taxpayer of record and interested party is Cheryl Stewart. The SEV is $32,100. Land value is $4,100. Building value is $11,130 (garage only). Original red tag date is 5/23/05. The property is zoned 'C'. Estimate of repairs is $20,000. This is a garage only. As of today,there is a building permit from 2001 that is still issued. However, there has been no action on it. Staff recommends this property be made safe or demolished in 30 days. Cheryl Stewart, owner, addressed the Board. She stated that she wants to keep the garage. She likes the look of the brick and has been looking into various ways of restoring the building. She also stated that she is planning on tearing down the small wall and making it a 2-car garage. However, she does not want to put a roof on the structure. She has been rehabbing her house as well and money has become a factor in getting this done. General discussion ensued regarding the requirements of a roof and doors on the structure and the general safety of the building. The owner became extremely irate and stated that she would not put a roof on the structure. Demolitions Hearing Officer Mark Hiaeshutter ordered the property be made safe or demolished by April 27,2006. Case No.: 2006-006 Address: 4722 Pleasant Grove (emergency demo— garage only) This is for informational purposes only. This was not reviewed. OTHER BUSINESS: None PUBLIC COMMENT: None ADJOURNMENT: At 6:20 pm, J. McCue adjourned the meeting. Lr DEMOLITIONS BOARD MEETIN AINUTES March 23, 200L PAGE 2 Respectfu mitted, Ji cCue Draft date: March 23, 2006 ecretary Approved date: May 25, 2006 Sent to Clerk's Office: May 26, 2006 cc: Mayor's Office City Clerk's Office ✓ City Council Office Personnel Office File S r DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND . NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT 316 N.Capitol Avenue,Suite C-2 • Lansing MI 48933-1238; (517)483-4361 •FAX: (517)377-0169 Bob Johnson, Director r-- j C H I CODE COMPLIANCE OFFICE u, �� •ma�yy Virg Bernero, Mayor GDPr N C7 DRAFT OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY OF LANSING DEMOLITION BOARD `• ) Held at 316 N. Capitol Ave. at 6:00 pm, --B March 23, 2006 The March 2006 meeting of the City of Lansing Demolition Board was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Jim McCue. The following members were in attendance: Robert Cochran; David Muylle; Mark Hiaeshutter MEMBERS ABSENT: None STAFF PRESENT: Jim McCue; Laura Davis PUBLIC PRESENT: Cheryl Stewart J. McCue asked for approval of the 2/23/06 meeting minutes. Demolitions Hearing Officer Mark Hiaeshutter moved to approve minutes as written. NEW BUSINESS: Case No.: 2006-005 Address: 1016 E. Kalamazoo St. J. McCue presented the case. The listed taxpayer of record and interested party is Cheryl Stewart. The SEV is $32,100. Land value is $4,100. Building value is $11,130 (garage only). Original red tag date is 5/23/05. The property is zoned 'C'. Estimate of repairs is $20,000. This is a garage only. As of today, there is a building permit from 2001 that is still issued. However, there has been no action on it. Staff recommends this property be made safe or demolished in 30 days. Cheryl Stewart, owner, addressed the Board. She stated that she wants to keep the garage. She likes the look of the brick and has been looking into various ways of restoring the building. She also stated that she is planning on tearing down the small wall and making it a 2-car garage. However, she does not want to put a roof on the structure. She has been rehabbing her house as well and money has become a factor in getting this done. General discussion ensued regarding the requirements of a roof and doors on the structure and the general safety of the building. The owner became extremely irate and stated that she would not put a roof on the structure. Demolitions Hearing Officer Mark Hiaeshutter ordered the property be made safe or demolished by April 27, 2006. Case No.: 2006-006 Address: 4722 Pleasant Grove (emergency demo—garage only) This is for informational purposes only. This was not reviewed. OTHER BUSINESS: None PUBLIC COMMENT: None ADJOURNMENT: At 6:20 pm, J. McCue adjourned the meeting. DEMOLITIONS BOARD MEETINI> MINUTES March 23 2006 PAGE 2 Res ctfully submitted, 1 rretary Draft date: March 23, 2006 Approved date: Sent to Clerk's Office: ` . Mayor's Office City Clerk's Office 'J City Council Office Personnel Office File S I �G DEPARTMENT OF PLAIvNING AND .. NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT 316 N.Capitol Avenue,Suite C-2 • Lansing MI 48933-1238;(517)483-4361 • FAX: ((17)3777-3 0169 Bob Johnson,Director T� o I c H i CODE COMPLIANCE OFFICE Virg Bernero, Mayor n n [T1 OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY OF LANSING rn n CD DEMOLITION BOARD ' Held at 316 N. Capitol Ave. at 6:00 pm, February 23, 2006 The February 2006 meeting of the City of Lansing Demolition Board was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Jim McCue. The following members were in attendance: David Muylle; Mark Hiaeshutter MEMBERS ABSENT: Robert Cochran STAFF PRESENT: Jim McCue; Laura Davis PUBLIC PRESENT: William Green J. McCue asked for approval of the 1/26/06 meeting minutes. Demolitions Hearing Officer Mark Hiaeshutter moved to approve minutes as written. OLD BUSINESS: Case No.: 2006-003 Address: 1821 Olds Ave. J. McCue updated the Board on this case. It was last tabled on 1/26/06 in order to allow time for the owner to either sell the property or demolish it. According to the report from CCO David Brand, the property has been open and accessible on several occasions and had to be boarded. There is serious concern regarding the safety of children in the area getting into the structure and being injured due to the fire damage. As of today,there are no permits pulled on this property. William Green, representing WM Specialty Mortgage, addressed the Board. He stated that the mortgage company is in the process of discharging the mortgage on this property. As of this time, they have no ownership interest. Demolitions Hearing Officer Mark Hiaeshutter ordered the property be made safe or demolished by March 23, 2006. NEW BUSINESS: Case No.: 2006-004 Address: 4703 Hughes Rd. J. McCue presented the case. The listed taxpayer of record is Sam Usman The interested party is Bill Schoenbachler. The SEV is $18,000. Land value is $4,100. Building value is $13,900. Original red tag date is 5/9/05. The property is zoned 'A'. Estimate of repairs is$16,745. This is a fire-damaged structure. As of today, none of the required permits have been pulled. Staff recommends this property be made safe or demolished in 30 days. Demolitions Hearing Officer David Muylle ordered the property be made safe or demolished by March 23, 2006. OTHER BUSINESS: A. Status of 0 E. Kalamazoo (326 S. Foster)—Demolitions Hearing Officer David Muylle asked for a status report on this property. J. McCue stated that it will be heard in court on Monday, February 27, 2006. DEMOLITIONS BOARD MEETING iNUTES February 21 2l PAGE 2 PUBLIC COMMENT: None ADJOURNMENT: At 6:10 pm, J. McCue adjourned the meeting. kespbmitted, Draft date: February 23, 2006 Approved date: March 23, 2006 Sent to Clerk's Office: March 24, 2006 s Office City Clerk's Office — City Council Office Personnel Office 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 Bob Johnson, Director 1 c H t CODE COMPLIANCE OFFICE Virg Bernero, Mayor DRAFT OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY OF LANSING DEMOLITION BOARD Held at 316 N. Capitol Ave. at 6:00 pm, -- February 23, 2006 The February 2006 meeting of the City of Lansing Demolition Board was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Jim McCue. The following members were in attendance: David Muylle; Mark Hiaeshutter MEMBERS ABSENT: Robert Cochran STAFF PRESENT: Jim McCue; Laura Davis PUBLIC PRESENT: William Green J. McCue asked for approval of the 1/26/06 meeting minutes. Demolitions Hearing Officer Mark Hiaeshutter moved to approve minutes as written. OLD BUSINESS: Case No.: 2006-003 Address: 1821 Olds Ave. J. McCue updated the Board on this case. It was last tabled on 1/26/06 in order to allow time for the owner to either sell the property or demolish it. According to the report from CCO David Brand, the property has been open and accessible on several occasions and had to be boarded. There is serious concern regarding the safety of children in the area getting into the structure and being injured due to the fire damage. As of today, there are no permits pulled on this property. William Green, representing WM Specialty Mortgage, addressed the Board. He stated that the mortgage company is in the process of discharging the mortgage on this property. As of this time, they have no ownership interest. Demolitions Hearing Officer Mark Hiaeshutter ordered the property be made safe or demolished by March 23, 2006. NEW BUSINESS: Case No.: 2006-004 Address: 4703 Hughes Rd. J. McCue presented the case. The listed taxpayer of record is Sam Usman The interested party is Bill Schoenbachler. The SEV is $18,000. Land value is $4,100. Building value is $13,900. Original red tag date is 5/9/05. The property is zoned 'A'. Estimate of repairs is $16,745. This is a fire-damaged structure. As of today, none of the required permits have been pulled. Staff recommends this property be made safe or demolished in 30 days. Demolitions Hearing Officer David Muylle ordered the property be made safe or demolished by March 23, 2006. OTHER BUSINESS: A. Status of 0 E. Kalamazoo (326 S. Foster)—Demolitions Hearing Officer David Muylle asked for a status report on this property. J. McCue stated that it will be heard in court on Monday, February 27, 2006. DEMOLITIONS BOARD MEETIN AINUTES February 23, 1 S PAGE 2 PUBLIC COMMENT: None ADJOURNMENT: At 6:10 pm, J. McCue adjourned the meeting. Res ectfully submitted, cCue Draft date: February 23, 2006 ecretary Approved date: Sent to Clerk's Office: cc: Mayor's Office City Clerk's Office L,-- City Council Office Personnel Office File IA,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 Bob Johnson,Director �rI C H i CODE COMPLIANCE OFFICE Virg Bernero, Mayor OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY OF LANSING ` DEMOLITION BOARD Held at 316 N. Capitol Ave. at 6:00 pm, January 26, 2006 The January 2006 meeting of the City of Lansing Demolition Board was called to order at 6:05 p.m. by Jim McCue. The following members were in attendance: David Muylle; Mark Hiaeshutter MEMBERS ABSENT: Robert Cochran STAFF PRESENT: Jim McCue; Laura Davis PUBLIC PRESENT: Zoreta Mackie; Sharon Pennell;James Zahraie; Tamara Farrell; Joe Mullaney; Paul Raine J. McCue stated that Robert Cochran called and requested an excused absence for tonight due to a scheduling conflict. Demolitions Hearing Officer Mark Hiaeshutter moved to approve excused absence for tonight. J. McCue asked for approval of the 12/1/05 meeting minutes. Demolitions Hearing Officer David Muylle moved to approve minutes as written. NEW BUSINESS: Case No.: 2006-001 Address: 6253 S. MLK Jr. Blvd. J. McCue presented the case. The listed taxpayer of record and interested party is Jamshid Zahraie. The SEV is $66,500. Land value is $13,900. Building value is $52,600. Original red tag date is 10/6/05. The property is zoned 'C'. Estimate of repairs is $102,680 which is based on a new structure due to the extensive fire damage. As of today, none of the required permits have been pulled. Staff recommends this property be made safe or demolished in 30 days. James Zahraie, owner, addressed the Board. He stated that he has been working with the insurance company in order to obtain the money from the fire. The insurance company informed him that the money was released on 1/24/06 to the mortgage company. When the mortgage company gets their money, they will release the remainder to him. His intention is to demolish the structure. He has already contacted three different demolition contractors and is awaiting their estimates. Demolitions Hearing Officer Mark Hiaeshutter asked Mr. Zahraie if he would have the property demolished within 30 days. Mr. Zahraie stated that it would be done by then. Demolitions Hearing Officer Mark Hiaeshutter ordered the property be made safe or demolished by February 23, 2006. Case No.: 2006-002 Address: 1526 Knollwood St. J. McCue presented the case. The listed taxpayer of record and interested parties are William & Hasna Gempel. The SEV is $34,800. Land value is $1,300. Building value is $33,500. Original red tag date is 11/30/05. The property is zoned 'B'. Estimate of repairs is$36,100. As of today, none of the required permits have been pulled for this property. Staff recommends this property be made safe or demolished in 30 days. DEMOLITIONS BOARD MEETINy MINUTES January 26, 20vo PAGE 2 Tamara Farrell, representing the owner, addressed the Board. She stated that she manages this, as well as other properties, owned by Mr. &Mrs. Gempel. They would like to save the house and begin repairs on the roof and flooring as soon as possible. Sharon Pennell, 1536 Knollwood, addressed the Board. She stated that the roof of this house has caved in, there are other properties in the area owned by Mr. Gempel that are red tagged and she is very concerned about the neighborhood. She stated that this particular owner has not done any repairs on his properties. Zoreta Mackie, 1549 Knollwood, addressed the Board. She stated that the house has been an eye sore in the neighborhood for quite some time. The owner has not done anything with it and has several other properties in the area that are red tagged. There are also kids in the neighborhood and she is concerned for their safety. This property needs to be demolished. Demolitions Hearing Officer David Muylle ordered the property be made safe or demolished by February 23, 2006. Case No.: 2006-003 Address: 1821 Olds Ave. J. McCue presented the case. The listed taxpayer of record and interested party is Ivy Vinton. The SEV is $39,700. Land value is $1,800. Building value is $37,900. Original red tag date is 6/3/05. The property is zoned 'B'. Estimate of repairs is $58,568. As of today, none of required permits have been pulled. Staff recommends this property be made safe or demolished in 30 days. Joe Mullaney, Remax—representing the owner, addressed the Board. He stated that the property was in foreclosure which started last June 2005. The redemption period ended December 2005 and the bank has just taken the property back. They would like to either sell the property as is or obtain demolition estimates from contractors and demolish the structure. Paul Raine, attorney for the owner, addressed the Board. He verified the information that Mr. Mulhany gave the Board. He stated that they will require more than the 30 day recommendation from Mr. McCue in order to either sell or demolish the structure. Demolitions Hearing Officer Mark Hiaeshutter ordered the property be tabled until February 23,2006 in order to allow time for the bank to pursue'heir plans of either sclliny the props y as is or demolishing it. OTHER BUSINESS: A. Problems (a) 1443 & 1524 Knollwood—Demolitions Hearing Officer David Muylle gave information to Jim McCue relating to these two properties. He is requesting that the Code Compliance Officer follow-up on these due to the condition of the structure. He believes that they both should be in the demolition process. PUBLIC COMMENT: None ADJOURNMENT: At 6:40 pm, J. McCue adjourned the meeting. spectfully submitted, I McCue Draft date: January 26,2006 Secretary Approved date: February 23, 2006 Sent to Clerk's Office: February 24, 2006 c': Mayor's Office City Clerk's Office Lr City Council Office Personnel Office File , DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT 316 N.Capitol Avenue,Suite C-2 • Lansing MI 48933-1238;(517)483-4361 •FAX: (517)377-0169 Bob Johnson,Director I C H i G CODE COMPLIANCE OFFICE cc Virg Bernero, Mayor X u DRAFT w OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY OF LANSING DEMOLITION BOARD =y ; Held at 316 N. Capitol Ave. at 6:00 pm, January 26, 2006 The January 2006 meeting of the City of Lansing Demolition Board was called to order at 6:05 p.m. by Jim McCue. The following members were in attendance: David Muylle; Mark Hiaeshutter MEMBERS ABSENT: Robert Cochran STAFF PRESENT: Jim McCue; Laura Davis PUBLIC PRESENT: Zoreta Mackie; Sharon Pennell; James Zahraie; Tamara Farrell; Joe Mullaney; Paul Raine J. McCue stated that Robert Cochran called and requested an excused absence for tonight due to a scheduling conflict. Demolitions Hearing Officer Mark Hiaeshutter moved to approve excused absence for tonight. J. McCue asked for approval of the 12/1/05 meeting minutes. Demolitions Hearing Officer David Muylle moved to approve minutes as written. NEW BUSINESS: Case No.: 2006-001 Address: 6253 S. MLK Jr. Blvd. J. McCue presented the case. The listed taxpayer of record and interested party is Jamshid Zahraie. The SEV is $66,500. Land value is $13,900. Building value is $52,600. Original red tag date is 10/6/05. The property is zoned 'C'. Estimate of repairs is $102,680 which is based on a new structure due to the extensive fire damage. As of today, none of the required permits have been pulled. Staff recommends this property be made safe or demolished in 30 days. James Zahraie, owner, addressed the Board. He stated that he has been working with the insurance company in order to obtain the money from the fire. The insurance company informed him that the money was released on 1/24/06 to the mortgage company. When the mortgage company gets their money, they will release the remainder to him. His intention is to demolish the structure. He has already contacted three different demolition contractors and is awaiting their estimates. Demolitions Hearing Officer Mark Hiaeshutter asked Mr.Zahraie if he would have the property demolished within 30 days. Mr. Zahraie stated that it would be done by then. Demolitions Hearing Officer Mark Hiaeshutter ordered the property be made safe or demolished by February 23, 2006. Case No.: 2006-002 Address: 1526 Knollwood St. J. McCue presented the case. The listed taxpayer of record and interested parties are William « Hasna Gempel. The SEV is $34,800. Land value is $1,300. Building value is $33,500. Original red tag date is 11/30/05. The property is zoned 'B'. Estimate of repairs is $36,100. As of today, none of the required permits have been pulled for this property. Staff recommends this property be made safe or demolished in 30 days. DEMOLITIONS BOARD MEETING MINUTES January 26, 2006 PAGE 2 Tamara Farrell, representing the owner, addressed the Board. She stated that she manages this, as well as other properties, owned by Mr. &Mrs. Gempel. They would like to save the house and begin repairs on the roof and flooring as soon as possible. Sharon Pennell, 1536 Knollwood, addressed the Board. She stated that the roof of this house has caved in, there are other properties in the area owned by Mr. Gempel that are red tagged and she is very concerned about the neighborhood. She stated that this particular owner has not done any repairs on his properties. Zoreta Mackie, 1549 Knollwood, addressed the Board. She stated that the house has been an eye sore in the neighborhood for quite some time. The owner has not done anything with it and has several other properties in the area that are red tagged. There are also kids in the neighborhood and she is concerned for their safety. This property needs to be demolished. Demolitions Hearing Officer David Muylle ordered the property be made safe or demolished by February 23, 2006. Case No.: 2006-003 Address: 1821 Olds Ave. J. McCue presented the case. The listed taxpayer of record and interested party is Ivy Vinton. The SEV is $39,700. -Land value is $1,800. Building value is $37,900. Original red tag date is 6/3/05. The property is zoned 'B'. Estimate of repairs is $58,568. As of today, none of required permits have been pulled. Staff recommends this property be made safe or demolished in 30 days. Joe Mullaney, Remax—representing the owner, addressed the Board. He stated that the property was in foreclosure which started last June 2005. The redemption period ended December 2005 and the bank has just taken the property back. They would like to either sell the property as is or obtain demolition estimates from contractors and demolish the structure. Paul Raine, attorney for the owner, addressed the Board. He verified the information that Mr. Mulhany gave the Board. He stated that they will require more than the 30 day recommendation from Mr. McCue in order to either sell or demolish the structure. Demolitions Hearing Officer Mark Hiaeshutter ordered the property be tabled until February 23, 2006 in order to allow time for the bank to pursue their plans of either selling the property as is or demolishing it. OTHER BUSINESS: A. Problems @ 1443 & 1524 Knollwood—Demolitions Hearing Officer David Muylle gave information to Jim McCue relating to these two properties. He is requesting that the Code Compliance Officer follow-up on these due to the condition of the structure. He believes that they both should be in the demolition process. PUBLIC COMMENT: None ADJOURNMENT: At 6:40 pm, J. McCue adjourned the meeting. Res ectfu ly submitted, i cCue Draft date: January 26, 2006 ecr tary Approved date: Sent to Clerk's Office: cc: Mayor's Office City Clerk's Office City Council Office Personnel Office File