Housing Board of Appeals Minutes 02-01-2007

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                                  CITY OF MUSKEGON
                          MUSKEGON HOUSING BOARD OF APPEALS
                                  MEETING MINUTES
                                       02/01/07
                                        5:30PM



ATTENDANCE:                 Randy Mackie, Jon Rolewicz, Greg Borgman,
                            Ed Simmons, Chris Carter, Nick Kroes

ABSENT:


EXCUSED:                    Kirk Kolberg

STAFF:                      Mark Kincaid, Jim Hoppus, Carmen Smith, Don LaBrenz, Ken
                            Murar, Henry Faltinowski

GUESTS:                     Patrick Inglot (3480 Wilcox)


Meeting minutes: A motion was made by Randy Mackie and seconded by Jon
Rolewicz to approve the January 2007 minutes.

A roll call vote was taken:

AYES:                       NAYES:             EXCUSED:                    ABSENT:           ABSTENTION:
Greg Borgman
Randy Mackie
Jon Rolewicz
Nick Kroes
Chris Carter
Ed Simmons
                                               Kirk Kolberg

Motion carried.




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DANGEREROUS BUILDING NEW CASES:

EN-060433 – 3480 Wilcox – Charles/Jill Pawlak – 3480 Wilcox, Muskegon, MI
49441

Patrick Inglot was present to represent case.

Mr. Inglot stated he just purchased the property December 15, 2006 and he has
secured funding to start renovations. He said some cleanup has taken place to
determine the extent of repairs. Mr. Inglot stated his plans are to completely rehab the
property and put it on the market to sell. Mr. Kincaid said there is serious concern
about the dune encroaching into the back of the house, sand pushing through the
foundation, pictures were given to board to review and Mr. Kincaid stated that any
piers will need DEQ approval because of being located in the critical dune area. Ed
Simmons asked how did case come to the attention of board and Randy Mackie
stated it was from a rental housing inspection that triggered the process. Mr. Inglot
stated he thinks a lot of the dune issue is a result of the sloping of the roof. Mr. Inglot
said he has already removed about two feet of sand from around the sliders. Henry
Faltinowski stated if Mr. Inglot goes thru the proper procedure in addressing issues
with the critical dune and engineering, then the Inspection Department would not have
any problem with it. Mark Kincaid stated staff would be willing to wait until May 2007 to
give Mr. Inglot time to address engineering and DEQ issues and to report back to
Inspections the findings.

Staff Recommendation:Table case until May 2007.

Motion made by Nick Kroes and seconded by Chris Carter to accept staff
recommendation.

A roll call vote was taken:

AYES:                       NAYES:             EXCUSED:                    ABSENT:            ABSTENTION:

Greg Borgman
                                                                                              Randy Mackie

Jon Rolewicz
Nick Kroes
Chris Carter
Ed Simmons
                                               Kirk Kolberg


Motion carried.


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EN-060464 – 1178 Chestnut – Mark James, 2538 Jameswood Ct, Holland, MI
49424

EN-060465 – 318 Merrill (House & Garage) – Huntington National Bank, 41 S.
High St HCO910, Columbus, OH 43215

No one was present to represent the above cases.

Staff Recommendation: Declare the buildings substandard, a public nuisance, and a
dangerous building.

Motion made by Randy Mackie and seconded by Ed Simmons to accept staff
recommendation.

A roll call vote was taken:

AYES:                       NAYES:             EXCUSED:                    ABSENT:            ABSTENTION

Greg Borgman
Randy Mackie
Jon Rolewicz
Nick Kroes
Chris Carter
Ed Simmons
                                               Kirk Kolberg


Motion carried.


OLD BUSINESS:

Board was given a progress letter from the owner of 790 Terrace to review. Mark
Kincaid stated a building permit has been issued for 790 Terrace and as long as
progress is being made it would not come back before the board. The board
discussed the status of the case at 487 W. Clay.

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NEW BUSINESS:



ADJOURNMENT:                         5:45 PM




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                                         Muskegon, MI 49443
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