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6.
Uniform Building Code Appeals Board Agenda
Meeting Date:
06/26/2024
Initiator:
Sarah Winkle, Deputy Director of Planning and Community Development
AGENDA ITEM TITLE:
Hold a public hearing on the appeal of the findings that the structure at 909 W Okmulgee is dilapidated and has become detrimental to the health, safety, or welfare of the general public as to constitute a public nuisance, and that the property creates a fire hazard which is dangerous to other property; and that the building is abandoned, or take other necessary action (11 O.S. 22-112 (C); 11 O.S. 22-112.4). (Jody King)
BACKGROUND:
An exterior inspection of the property and structure occurred on 5/13/2024 by the City Building Inspector. These are the findings from those inspections:
The structure has broken windows that need to be replaced. *108.1.5 IPMC
The structure is unsecure. *108.1.5 IPMC
The structure is abandoned as defined by Oklahoma Statute Title 11 Section 22-112.4. *108.2 IPMC
Is detrimental to the public health, safety or welfare of the inhabitants of and visitors to the municipality;
Causes increased municipal regulatory costs and increased municipal police and fire protection costs; and
Devalues abutting and nearby real properties
Unfit for human habitation / unsafe and dangerous as defined by Oklahoma Statute Title 11 Section 22-112(C) and permits and repairs must be made to make this safe and fit for habitation and occupancy. *108.1.3 IPMC
The structure has an exposed roof. *108.1.5
The structure is open to the elements. *108.1.5
Corrective Actions recommended in the letter sent to the property owners were:
Rehabilitate or demolish the dilapidated abandoned structure. For rehabilitation, all electrical, plumbing and mechanical systems must be reconnected in good working order in accordance with the respective International Codes; exterior of the property and grounds shall be cleaned and kept in a sanitary, and safe condition. Windows must be replaced where necessary to ensure they are in sound condition, good repair, and weather tight. Any fractures in concrete, masonry, stucco shall be repaired. Pest problems shall be abated.
PNRC was held on June 6, 2024 and the findings were that the building is dilapidated and has become detrimental to the health, safety, or welfare of the general public as to constitute a public nuisance, and that the property creates a fire hazard which is dangerous to other property; and that the building is abandoned
RECOMMENDED STAFF ACTION:
Uphold the findings of the PNRC and approve the structure for demolition.
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