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i-xr-- the southeast corner ot the crawl space. He believes that almost all of the joists are similarly affected and believes that only about 30% of its actual strength remains in those joists. He was told that a dresser had gone through the floor and there is a hole in the bathroom floor. He believes that the subfloor, floor, joists, plates and. beams are ._ur tota],ly gone under the house. He checked some of the studs going up the sides of the house, and those that he checked were deteriorated so that it is not safe. In order to repair the house, the entire floor, . subfloor, plates, box, and beam timderneath would have to be replaced, and probably two thirds of the studs (4 foot high) around the house are affected, so that the dry wall, insulation, siding, on the entire house would have to be replaced, the roof could probably be saved. Mr. Frieg did not realize that the house was that badly deteriorated, but he had intended to remove the front porch and re-side the house. Mr. Conway believes that when the house was resided previously, the vents were closed and moisture caused these problems. Mr. Konold questioned if the Friegs were aware that repairing these items would be quite expensive. The estimate of Mural and Son was approximately $8,500..00. Mr. Conway advised that the first estimate was received by the Building Department, he sent a letter to Mural along with a copy of the architect's report and asked the contractor to contact him. He received no reply, but Mural sent an add-on estimate to the Friegs. A neighbor, who was present, questioned Mr. Kettle's qualifications. Mr. Kettle advised that in 1952 he started his apprenticeship as a carpenter; third year of his apprenticeship he was made general superintendent for Shermer Schneider Company and stayed there for 21 years; went into business for himself doing home remodeling and repair; and is frequently used as a professional witness for 5 different lawyers. He personally believes that the cost of repairing this structure will be in the neighborhood $30,000. to $35,000. Neighbors were told that they could see any of the information presented this evening. Mr. Burk pointed out that the Mural estimates does have exclusions which could add to the cost. Mr. Kazak read these exclusions such as: painting, plastering, hardwood flooring, scratch coat of concrete, any other joists or plate problems other then what they are planning to do in their estimate (they only stated that would do 30% (7 joists). Neighbors questioned the discrepancy between Murals estimates and the inspector estimate. Mr. KonoJ_d stated that a better figure should be arrived at and they should get more estimates. Neighbors do not believe that they have had enough time to get estimates and they expressed a desire to help them. Building Commissioner Conway stated that he had no problem giving them an extension, however, the - architect stated that he could not guarantee that this structure will not fall down at some point in time. Mr. Conway explained that they have been ordered to demolish the structure within 60 days or provide evidence that the repairs are tmder 50% of the value of the home and can be made within 60 days. They are now requesting an extension of that 60 day period which the Board has the authority to grant. J. Konold moved , that, based on the fact that Mr. and Mrs. Frieg will immediately get a minimum of three estimates on the detailed scope of the work and meet with the city to arrive at a figure for what has to be done, we will extend a grace period of 60 days from today, August 23, 1990, at which time the Board will reconvene for a hearing, seconded D. Spoerke, and unanimously approved. It was clarified that it is a provision of 2