NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING(S) - EAST LANSING BUILDING BOARD OF APPEALS

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING(S)

East Lansing Building Board of Appeals

Notice is hereby given of the following public hearing(s) to be held by the East Lansing Building Board of Appeals on Thursday, July 27, 2023, at 7:00 p.m., East Lansing City Hall, 410 Abbot Road, Conference Room A, Second Floor, East Lansing, Michigan 48823:

1. A public hearing will be held to consider an appeal from TEG Timberlake’s, LLC (TEG), owner of Timber Lake Apartments located at 1815 W. Shore Drive or parcel number 33-20-01-11-226-019, East Lansing, requesting reconsideration of a code official decision regarding setting up a 7 year plan to meet all open exterior building violations for in which the practical difficulty presents financial hardship for the operation of the property.  

2006 International Property Maintenance Code

Exterior Structure

304.2 Protective treatment. All exterior surfaces, including but not limited to, doors, door and window frames, cornices, porches and trim, balconies, decks and fences shall be maintained in good condition. Exterior wood surfaces, other than decay-resistant woods, shall be protected from the elements and decay by painting or other protective covering or treatment. Peeling, flaking and chipped paint shall be eliminated and surfaces repainted. All siding and masonry joints as well as those between the building envelope and the perimeter of windows, doors, and skylights shall be maintained weather-resistant and watertight. All metal surfaces subject to rust or corrosion and all surfaces with rust or corrosion shall be stabilized and coated to inhibit future rust and corrosion. Oxidation stains shall be removed from exterior surfaces when reasonably practical. Surfaces designed for stabilization by oxidation are exempt from this requirement. Repairs, maintenance and materials shall be consistent in appearance with and character with the rest of the structure.

2. A public hearing will be held to consider an appeal from TEG Timberlake’s, LLC (TEG), owner of Timber Lake Apartments located at 1502 S. Shore Drive or parcel number 33-20-01-11-226-020, East Lansing, requesting reconsideration of a code official decision regarding setting up a 7 year plan to meet all open exterior building violations for in which the practical difficulty presents financial hardship for the operation of the property.  

2006 International Property Maintenance Code

Exterior Structure

304.2 Protective treatment. All exterior surfaces, including but not limited to, doors, door and window frames, cornices, porches and trim, balconies, decks and fences shall be maintained in good condition. Exterior wood surfaces, other than decay-resistant woods, shall be protected from the elements and decay by painting or other protective covering or treatment. Peeling, flaking and chipped paint shall be eliminated and surfaces repainted. All siding and masonry joints as well as those between the building envelope and the perimeter of windows, doors, and skylights shall be maintained weather-resistant and watertight. All metal surfaces subject to rust or corrosion and all surfaces with rust or corrosion shall be stabilized and coated to inhibit future rust and corrosion. Oxidation stains shall be removed from exterior surfaces when reasonably practical. Surfaces designed for stabilization by oxidation are exempt from this requirement. Repairs, maintenance and materials shall be consistent in appearance with and character with the rest of the structure.

For more information on the request please contact Scott Weaver at (517) 319-6810 or sweaver@cityofeastlansing.com. Materials related to the request are available for viewing at the Department of Planning, Building, and Development, East Lansing City Hall, 410 Abbot Road, East Lansing, MI, 48823 between the hours of 8:00 am and 5:00 pm. Written comments may be sent prior to the public hearing to the Building Board of Appeals, City of East Lansing, 410 Abbot Road, East Lansing, Michigan, 48823, or by email to bba@cityofeastlansing.com.  

The City of East Lansing will provide reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as interpreters for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities upon request received by the City seven (7) calendar days prior to the meeting. Individuals with disabilities requiring aids or services must contact the City Manager’s Office, 410 Abbot Road, East Lansing, MI, 48823, (517) 319-6920 (TDD Number: 1-800-649-3777) or via email at mwicks@cityofeastlansing.com.

This notice is posted in compliance with PA 267 of 1976 as amended (Open Meetings Act) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and published in compliance with the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act, 2006 P.A. 110.

                                                                                    Marie Wicks

                                                                                    Interim City Clerk      CP#23-161