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. CITY OF NORTH OLMSTED "TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE A DIEFERENCE" 5PECIAL BOARD OF BUILDING CODE APPEALS MINUTES - NOVEMBER 14, 2002 IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS 3:00 P.M. ROLL CALL: Chairman Puzzittiello called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m. PRESENT: Chairman R. Puzzitiello, Board members; R. Klesta, M. Conway, P. Engoglia and N. Althen. ALSO PRESENT: Assistant Law Director B. O'Malley, Safety Director, R. 7esse, Building Commissioner, D. Conway and Clerk of Commissions D. Rote. II. REVIEW AND CORRECTION Oy MINUTES: The minutes of the October 17, 2002 Board of Building Code Appeals meetings have been submitted for approval. P. Engoglia motioned to approve the October 17, 2002 Board of Building Code of Appeals minutes as submitted. M. Conway seconded the motion, which was unanimously approved. III. BUII,DING DEPARTMENT REQUESTS: 1. Ann Donovan; 5832 Elmhust Drive; Proposal is to hear an appeal by the property owner from an Order issued by the Building Commissioner dated November 4, 2002. Which declared the premises to be a public nuisance and ordered the property to be vacated, all pursuant to various sections of North Olmsted Chapter 1331. Chairman Puzzitiello called all interested parties forward to review the request. Mr. Puzzitiello questioned if Mrs. Donovan had representation to speak for her. Mrs. Donavan indicated that she would represent hersel£ Mr. O'Malley advised the commissioners how to proceed. Mr. Puzzitiello asked Mr. Conway to review what took place. Building Commissioners Report: Mr. Conway reviewed that October 31, 2002, the North Olmsted Fire Department was called out to 5832 Elmhurst to aid an elderly resident who may have fallen and that the Police assist the Firemen. Mrs. Donavan was transported to the hospital and the animal warden was called in to remove several animals from the home. Based on the report and photos from the Police department the County Health Department as well as the Building Department entered the home to determine the condition of the site. Chris Bosworth with the Health Department and two Building Inspectors confirmed his belief that the building was unsafe to occupy due to the unsanitary conditions. The structure was then secured and posted as such. On November 4, 2002, an order to vacate the premises was sent to Mrs. Donovan until it is returned to a sanitary condition. On November 7, 2002, my office received a letter from Mrs. Donovan requesting a hearing, which brings us to today's meeting. Mr. Conway indicated that he is asking the board to confirm his findings that the structure is unsafe to occupy and that it should remain vacated until it is returned to an occupy-able condition. The board has been provided a copy of the reports from the Police, Health, and Building Departments as well as pictures, which should give the board members a good idea of what is going on.