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CITY OF DOVER, DELAWARE CONSTRUCTION AND PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE BOARD OF APPEALS Wednesday, July 20, 2022 at 3:30 PM City Hall Conference Room, 15 Loockerman Plaza, Dover, Delaware AGENDA VIRTUAL MEETING NOTICE This meeting will be held in person with electronic access via WebEx. Public participation information is as follows: Dial: 1-650-479-3208 Link: https://rb.gy/21dzb9 Event number: 2536 939 2108 Event password: DOVER (if needed) If you are new to WebEx, get the app now at https://www.webex.com/ to be ready when the meeting starts. CALL TO ORDER ADOPTION OF AGENDA 1. PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE CITATION: 2009 International Property Maintenance Code - (Chapter 3 - General Requirements, Section 304.7 - Roofs and Drainage) - Appeal of Citation - 443 Worchester Drive (Dennis King) ADJOURNMENT THE AGENDA ITEMS AS LISTED MAY NOT BE CONSIDERED IN SEQUENCE. PURSUANT TO 29 DEL. C. §10004(e)(2), THIS AGENDA IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE TO INCLUDE THE ADDITION OR THE DELETION OF ITEMS, INCLUDING EXECUTIVE SESSIONS, WHICH ARISE AT THE TIME OF THE MEETING 1

Item 1. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS kept in such condition so as to prevent the entry of rodents and mesh per 25 rom), and every screen door used for insect control other pests. shall have a self-closing device in good working condition. 304.6 Exterior walls. All exterior walls shall be free from Exception: Screens shall not be required where· other holes, breaks, and loose or rotting materials; and maintained approved means, such as air cmtains or insect repellent fans, weatherproof and properly surface coated where required to are employed. prevent deterioration. 304.15 Doors. All exterior doors, door assemblies and hard- 304.7 Roofs and drainage. The roof and flashing shall be ware shall be maintained in good condition. Locks at all en- sound, tiglit and not have defects that admit rain. Roof drainage trances to dwelling Ullits and sleeping units shall tightly secure shall be adequate to prevent dampness or deterioration in the the door. Locks on means of egress doors shall be in accor- walls or interior portion of the structure. Roof drains, gutters dance with Section 702.3. and downspouts shall be maintained in good repair and free 304.16 Basement hatchways. Every basement hatchway shall from obstructions. Roof water shall not be discharged in a man- be maintained to prevent the entrance of rodents, rain and SID"- ner that creates a public nuisance. .' face drainage water. 304.8 Decorative features. All cornices, belt courses, corbels, 304.17 Guards for basement windows. Every basement win- terra cotta trim, wall facings and similar decorative features dow that is openable shan be supplied with rodent shields, shall be maintained in good repair with proper anchorage and storm windows or other approved protection against the entry in a safe condition. of rodents. 304.9 Overhang extensions. All overhang extensions includ- 304.18 Building security. Doors, windows or hatchways for ing, but not limited to canopies, marquees, signs, metal awn- dwelling units, room units or housekeeping units shall be pro- ings, fIre escapes, standpipes and exhaust ducts shall be vided with devices designed to provide security for the occu- maintained in good repair and be properly anchored so as to be pants and property within. kept in a sound condition. When required, all exposed surfaces 304.18.1 Doors. Doors providing access to a dwellin.g unit, of metal or wood shall be protected. from the elements and rooming unit or hOLlsekeeping unit that is rented, leased or against decay or rust by periodic application of weather-coat- let shall be equipped with a deadbolt lock designed to be ing materials, such as paint or similar surface treatment. readily open able from the side from which egress is to be 304.10 Stairways, decks, porches and balconies. Every exte- made without the need for keys, special knowledge or effort rior stairway, deck, porch and balcony, and all appurtenances and shall have a lock throw of not less than 1 inch (25 mm). attached thereto, shall be maintained structurally sound, in Such deadbolt locks shall be installed according to the inan- good repair, with proper anchorage and capable of supporting .ufacturer's specifications and maintained in good working the imposed loads. order. Forthe purpose of this section, a sliding bolt shall not be considered an acceptable deadbolt lock. 304.11 Chimneys and towers. All chimneys, cooling towers, smoke stacks, and similar appm1enances shall be maintained 304.18.2 Windows. Operable windows located in whole or structurally safe and sound, and in good repair. All exposed in part within 6 feet (I828 mm) above ground level or a surfaces of metal or wood shall be protected from the elements walking surface below that provide access to a dwelling and against decay or rust by periodic application of weather- unit, rooming unit or housekeeping unit that is rented, leased coating materials, such as paint or similar surface treatment. or let shall be equipped with a window sash locking device. 304.18.3 Basement hatchways. Basement hatchways that 304.12 Handrails and guards. Every handrail and guard shall provide access to a dwelling unit, rooming unit or house- be firmly fastened and capable of supporting normally keeping ·unit that is rented, leased or let shall be equipped imposed loads and shall be maintained in good condition. with devices that secure the units from unauthorized entry. 304.13 Window, skylight and door frames. Every window, skylight, door and frame shall be kept in sound condition, good repair and weather tight. SECTION 305 INTERIOR STRUCTURE 304.13.1 Glazing. All glazing materials shall be maintained free from cracks and holes. 305.1 General. The interior of a structID'e and equipment therein shall be maintained in good repair, structurally sound 304.13.2 Openable windows. Every window, other than a and in a sanitary condition. Occupants shall keep that-pru;t JJf fixed window, shall be easily openable and capable of being the structure which [hey occupy or control in a clean and sani- held in position by window hardware. tary condition. Every owner of a structure containing a room- ing house, housekeeping units, a hotel, a dormitory, two or 304.14 Insect screens. During the period from [DATE) to more dwelling units or two or more nonresidential occupan- [DATE], every door, window and other outside opening required cies, shall maintain, in a clean and sanitary condition, the I for ventilation of habitable rooms, food preparation areas, food shared or public areas of the structure and exterior property. service areas or any areas where products to be included or uti- lized in food for human consumption are processed, manufac- 305.1.1 Unsafe conditions. The following conditions shall tured, packaged or stored shall be supplied with approved be determined as unsafe and shall be repaired or replaced to tightly fitting screens of not less than 16 mesh per inch (16 comply with the International Building Code or the Inter- 2009 INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE® 13 2

Item 1. <!Cit!' of ilBober July 08, 2022 Dennis L. King 443 Worchester Drive Dover, DE 19904 Re: Appeal of Citation #21-00004127 - Failure to Repair/Replace Missing Roof Shingles -443 Worchester Drive Mr. King: I have received your request to appeal the citation and fines related to the Failure to Repair/Replace Missing Roof Shingles and related fines of 443 Worchester Drive in accordance with the 2009 International Property Maintenance Code - Chapter 3 - General Requirements, Section 304.7 - Roofs and Drainage. A meeting ofthe Construction and Property Maintenance Code Board of Appeals has been scheduled for Wednesday, July 20, 2022, at 3:30 p.m. to hear your appeal. This meeting will be held in the City Hall Conference Room, 15 Loockerman Plaza, Dover, DE 19901 with electronic access via WebEx, which may be accessed through a computer, smartphone, or a telephone call. Below I have listed the information needed to access the meeting electronically. If you have any additional documentation that you would like the Board to review when considering your appeal, please provide this information to the City Clerk's Office prior to the appeal hearing. Please feel free to contact me by email atcityc1erk@dover.de. us or by phone at (302) 736-7008 if you have any questions or concerns. Dial: 1-408-418-9388 Link: https://rb.gy/g3yxn5 Event Number/Access Code: 2345 9447831 Event Password: DOVER Andria L. Bennett City Clerk cc: Nicholas Rodriguez, City Solicitor Gary Junge, Deputy City Solicitor Dawn Melson - Williams, Interim Director of Planning and Community Development Eddie Kopp, Chief Code Enforcement Officer John England, Code Enforcement Officer P.O. Box 475 + Dover, Delaware +19903 QCommunitp Q!:xce((ence m:brougb CleuaIitp ~erbice 3

Item 1. Dennis lZing 06/13/22 City of Dover 15 Loockerman Plaza Dover, DE 19901 Attn: John England (code Enforcement Officer) Eddie K. Koop (chief Enforcement Officer Re: Appeal Citation Letter for Citation # 21-00004127 City of Dover De. 19901 Officer England: In responded to your OFFICIAL CITATION to be consider as abuse of process against me primarily to accomplish a purpose it is not designed for ,an could be subject to liability in causing harm to me. Predicated upon the forgoing facts: • On 4/11/22 I responded to your notice dated March 31, 2022 concerning the allege violation indicating my concern of receiving a second notice concerning the roof at 443 Worchester dr. Dover, De 19904. Especially when we had a phone conversation regarding this matter at which time you informed me that the Inspection which was conducted on November 15,2021 would be closed. I consider your word to be truthful predicated upon the fact that I informed you that I was having my contractor (Mr. Troy Norwood of Norwood Builder LLC)to work on this project and if you needed to confirm or verify the project scheduling you could reach Mr. Norwood at : 302-228-8158. However, based on his work schedule I am unable to give you an exact date as to when Mr. Norwood would be getting to my project' possibly at the end of April, 2022, 2022, or the beginning of May (Keeping in mind I have no control of his schedule) See attached Letter). Obviously, it appears that you felt I was misleading you (when contacting could have been made directly to the contractor, to find out when he would be getting to my project). • I have demonstrated continual effort to accomplish this project by staying in constant communication with you, my contractor, and your department with letters, memos, and pictures of the roofing project to ensure compliance. Therefore, I'm appealing this citation predicated upon my due diligence in repairing /replacing any missing /damaged roof shingles pursuant to Sec No: DOC 22-221/2009 IPMC 304.7 Roofs and Drainage. can be reach at 302-747-6728. Dennis King 4+5 WORel JESTER DR. DOVIC:R 0" J 302-7+7-6728 4

Item 1. IlENNIS JtING City of Dover 15 Loockerman Plaza Dover, DE 19901 Date 4/11/22 Attn: John England (code Enforcement Officer) Eddie K. Koop (chief Enforcement Officer Re: 443 Worchester Dr. Dover De. 19904 Officer England: In responded to your notice dated March 31, 2022.I'not clear as to why I'm receiving a second notice concerning the roof at 443 Worchester Dr.; when we had a phone conversation regarding this matter, and you informed me that the inspection conducted in the past would be closed. Especially with the pictures that you first sent me (3) was at least 2 to 300 yards away from the resident from the street, which from the pictures show no shingles missing. Your recent pictures that were taken on 3/31/2022 at 9:57 depicts no missing roof shingles. I advised you as well as Chief Code Enforcement Officer (Mr. Eddie I. Kopp) that I'm in the process of having my contractor (Mr. Troy Norwood of Norwood Builders LLC see attach) do work on this project. If, you need to confirm or verify the project scheduling; Mr. Norwood can be reached at: 302 228 - 8158 However, base on his work schedule I'm looking at him getting to my project at the end of April ,2022 the beginning of May. If there are any question or concerns, I can be reach at 302-747-6728. Respectfully Dennis King Cc: Cc: Pillinger Miller & Tarallo, LLP (302) 747-6728 5

Item 1. Memorandum To: john England (Code Enforcement Officer City of Dover) From: Dennis King cc: file Date: June 9, 2022 Re: Roofing Project started Jun9th, 20022 Property Address: 443 Worchester Dr Dover Case Number: 21-00004127 Mr. England: Please be advised that roofing project started this morning June 9, 2022 at 9:45 A.M. approximately 9:47 A.M. Attach, are photos of roofing project in progress, concerning alleged violation. Respectfully submitted Cc: Michell Czepiel (of Travelers) Troy Norwood (Of Norwood Builders) 6

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Item 1. Memorandum To: John England (Code Enforcement Officer City of Dover) From: Dennis King CC: file Date: June 13, 2022 Re: Second day roofing project June 10, 2022 Property Address: 443 Worchester Dr Dover Case Number: 21-00004127 Mr. England: Attach, are photos of roofing project in progress, concerning alleged violation. Respectfully submitted Cc: Michell Czepiel (of Travelers) Troy Norwood (Of Norwood Builders) 18

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Item 1. NOTICE SENT BY Norwood Builders lFBreCIE~\?~[o) JUN 22 2022 ADDRESS 20486 Wilson Rd OFFICE OF mE CITY CLERK Georgetown. DE 19947 PHONE (302}-228-8158 Notice Of Completion Notice Is Hereby Given that this Project, located at below Address, has been completed. As of the Date identified below, the project is considered completed, regardless of ongoing warranty or punch list work. Project Dennis King Shingle Roof Install Address 443 Worchester Dr. Dover. DE 19904 Description Of Work Install 1500sg.ft of Asphalt Shingles DATE LABOR COMPLETED June 21. 2022 23

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