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HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Property Maintenance Appeals Board Minutes 12/06/2018Property Maintenance Appeals Board Meeting December 6, 2018 Call to Order The regular meeting of the Property Maintenance Appeals Board was called to order by Chairman Gary Denner at 4:10 PM. Mr. Denner read the opening statement. Present from the Property Maintenance Appeals Board were Gary Denner, Delores Ball, Rachel Norem, and Richard Lepper. Present from the City of Ames staff were Sara Van Meeteran, Adam Ostert, Holly McDonald, Dan Thomas, Mark Lambert, Natalie Herrington, Laura Colebrooke, and Ben Lievens. Approval of Minutes Minutes from the November 1, 2018 meeting were approved pending minor changes by City staff. A motion was made by Rachel Norem to approve the November 1, 2018 minutes; Delores Ball seconded the motion. Motion passed 4-0 Old Business Sara Van Meeteren gave a brief up date to the board in regards to 1501 Summit Avenue. She stated that the previous appellant has not filed an application to the Zoning Board of Adjustments at this time. Natalie Herrington, Rental Inspector, noted that when she last went by the address there appeared to be a for sale sign. New Business A. Hearing on Appeal for 3107 Ellis Street in regards to the ceiling height that doesn’t meet the requirements for a bedroom as the provisions of the code do not fully apply to this situation. Dan Thomas, Rental Inspector, stated on October 16, 2018 he performed a Rental inspection at the appeal property. He noted at the time that the upstairs was small and had a non- conforming bedroom. Gary Denner, Chairman, noted that there were deficiencies for the appeal property from 2015. He asked if there were any other deficiencies from the October 16, 2018 inspection. Ms. Van Meeteren, Building Official, stated that she did not include them but there were other deficiencies. Mr. Thomas stated that he didn’t remember all of the deficiencies. He noted that the guard rail was off but that has since been rectified. Mr. Denner asked if there were any other questions. Delores Ball, Board Member, noted she did not see a ceiling light in the attached photos and asked if the extension cord that was pictured was the only electrical source. Mr. Thomas responded that he believed the extension cord may have been for Christmas lights. Mr. Denner commented that the question is if the headroom is legal and compliant. He asked if anyone had other questions. No other questions were posed Testimony from Appellant Appellant was not present for the December 6, 2018 Property Maintenance Appeals Board Meeting. Board Discussion Mr. Lepper motioned to deny the appeal due to the fact it was clear that the space did meet the Code’s height requirement to be classified as a bedroom, seconded by Ms. Norem. Motion passed 4-0. Board/Staff comments Adjourn Gary Denner moved to adjourn. Delores Ball seconded. Motion to adjourn passed unanimously at 4:17 PM.