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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01081990 BSC Minutesf ~ GENERAL APPEALS BOARD REGULAR SESSION MONDAY, JANUARY 8, 1990 MUNICIPAL BUILDING 3800 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD 6:30 P.M. The General Appeals Board convened in regular session in the Municipal Building, 3800 University Boulevard, in the City of West University Place, on Monday, January 8, 1990, with the following members present: Philip C. Lewis, John M. Farrell, Curtis R. Cooper, and alternate Sharon Mathews. Also present were Wayne Perry, Chief Building Official and Cecil Boles, Assistant Building Official. Mr. Lewis called the regular meeting of the General Appeals Board to order. COMMENTS OF CONCERNED RESIDENTS: speak who had matters they wished General Appeals Board. Mr. Lewis invited residents to to bring to the attention of the There were none present who wished to speak. CONSIDERATION OF 4126 MARLOWE: Wayr~e Perry, Chief Building • Official, stated notices of the meeting were sent to owner and attorney, Brad Beers. He explained to the Board that the house is vacant and the owner of the house is deceased leaving no close relatives. Mr. Beers has informed Mr. Perry that papers are in probate court for an executor and that he had no official standing. Mr. Perry described the following conditions: 1) roof sagging and evidence of foundation giving in or framing deteriorating, 2) brick veneer disjointed on East front, 3) roofing on garage has some tabs blown off of roof showing evidence of leaking, 4) electrical wiring from house to garage is not wired properly (hazardous in hanging low and falling down), 5) rafter tips on back side of house are deteriorating, and 6) house and garage are not secured. Mr. Perry informed the Board that Mr. Beers has the name of a gentleman in Kansas who is a nephew of the deceased owner. Mr. Farrell stated that this matter should be taken under advisement and informal reading should be obtained from the city attorney as to actions that can be taken. Motion was made by Mr. Cooper, seconded by Mr. Farrell, that the property at 4126 Marlowe be put on the table for the the time being. Voting Aye: Philip Lewis, John Farrell, Curtis Cooper ~ Voting No: None Absent: None General Appeals Board Meeting, January 8, 1990 ~ CJ CONSIDERATION OF 3112 AMHERST: Mr. Perry informed the Board that this property has been vacant since 1973 with the inspection division being in contact with owners, Mr. and Mrs. Ben Frank Hollis, since 1986. Mr. Perry discussed conditions which cause the building to be dangerous as follows: 1) deteriorated roofing, which causes deterioration to the decking and rafters, 2) possible ceiling damage due to the roof leaks, 3) front door threshold and jam rotten, 4) window casing and screens rotten, 5) fascia board in various locations rotten, and 6) flooring possibly damaged from roof leaks. Ted E. Green, P.C., attorney representing Mike Hollis, informed the Board that his clients requested time to make repairs such as 180 days on exterior repairs as listed and additional time to be granted for interior improvements. His clients have no desire to demolish at this time as they feel the house is salvageable. Jim Burns, 3122 Amherst, expressed his concern in reference to health areas such as rodents and raccoons. He asked that an inspection be made for health reasons. Motion was made by Mr. Farrell, seconded by Mr. Cooper that Mr. Hollis be asked to privately have a termite inspection, rodent inspection and a structural inspection conducted by qualified inspectors with results being furnished to the Inspection Divis~on within 30 days; the roof and fascia leaking on the property should be replaced within a 90 day period; and within 90 days the subject will be revisited with the owner. Voting Aye: Philip Lewis, John Farrell, Curtis Cooper Voting No: None Absent: None Mr. Lewis noted that a copy of the order should be sent to Mr. Green, attorney for Mike Hollis. GENERAL APPEALS BOARD MEETING MINUTES: Motion was made by Curtis Cooper, seconded by John Farrell, that the minutes of the General Appeals Board Meeting be approved: a) Regular Session, December 11, 1989 Voting Aye: Philip Lewis, John Farrell, Curtis Cooper Voting No: None Absent: None ~~ 2 General Appeals Board Meeting, January 8, 1990 ~ ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the Boar , motion was made by Mr. Cooper, seconded by Mr. Farrell, that the meeting adjourn at 7:15 p.m. Voting Aye: Philip Lewis, John Farrell, Curtis Cooper Voting No: None Absent: None ~ ~ 3