Change or clean your furnace filter
When was the last time you changed or cleaned your furnace filter? Failing to check the filter regularly can be costly: dust and dirt can work their way into the blower and coil assemblies, reducing the furnace’s operating efficiency and eventually damaging the motor.

In fact, heating technician say more than half their service calls are caused by simple dust and dirt clogging up vital motor parts!

Most dealers recommended changing disposable filters once a month, or cleaning reusable filters every other month.

Clear outdoor exhaust vents
During the winter, be sure to clear snow and ice away from the intake and exhaust vents outdoors. If the vents become blocked, dangerous carbon monoxide fumes can back up into the house, and the furnace could shut down.
Schedule an annual tune-up
An annual checkup by a service technician is also a good idea – especially if you have a natural gas system. The technician will check the flues and temperature settings, examine the heat exchanger for cracks, and check the safety mechanisms.

A $50-$100 annual tune-up can reduce your heating costs by five percent – and it’s the best prevention against deadly carbon monoxide poisoning.

HOUSING ADVISORY AND APPEALS BOARD
ON-SITE VISIT
October 10, 2007 11:30 am

Panel members: Katheen Call, Bryan Case, Billy Cruz, Susan Fleming, Jim Guilkey, Bill Nighswonger, and Jerry Stanger.

1.   11:30 – 11:45  350 East 1300 South    (Will Warlick)          (Council District 5

2.   11:45 – 12:00  632 East 1300 South   (Bob Drennan)          (Council District 5)

3.   12:00 – 12:15  1380 East Ramona Avenue  (Randy Isbell)     (Council District 6)   

4.   12:15 – 12:30  250 South Navajo Street (1350 West)  (Demolition)          (Council District 2)

HOUSING ADVISORY AND APPEALS BOARD

POLICY MEETING
451 South State Street, Room 126
Salt Lake City, Utah 84114
Wednesday October 10, 2007
1:00 PM – 1:25 PM
     
1. 1:00 – 1:15 
Proposed Demolition:      (Action Item)

   250 South Navajo Street
   (Community Development Corp. of Utah)
 
2.        1:15 – 1:20
Consent Agenda:             (Action Item)
   
   H-29-07
   1167-69 East Sherman Avenue
   (Council District 5)

3.    1:20 – 1:25
Approval of September 12th Minutes:    Action Item)

4.  1:25 – 1:30 
           Other Information:

HOUSING ADVISORY AND APPEALS BOARD
City & County Building
Salt Lake City, Utah 84114
Wednesday October 10, 2007
1:30 PM-2:00 PM
 
Panel Members: Katheen Call, Bryan Case, Billy Cruz, Susan Fleming, Jim Guilkey, Bill Nighswonger, and Jerry Stanger.

APPEAL CASES:

1.       H-19-07 at 79 South 1200 East
(Tabled at last meeting allowing time to investigate options)
A. The top riser of the stairway leading to the 2nd floor exceeds the maximum variation allowed for rise.
B. The headroom at the top of the same stairway is deficient in height.

2. H-34-07 at 350 East 1700 South

A. The headroom for the stairway leading to the basement is deficient in height.
B. The mechanical duct encroaches into the required ceiling height.

3.   H-33-07 at 632 East 1300 South  

A. The headroom for the stairway leading to the basement is insufficient in height.

4.   H-32-07 at 1380 East Ramona Avenue

A. The headroom for the stairway leading to the basement is deficient in height.
   
5. 2:00 Adjourn:

People with disabilities may make requests for reasonable accommodation no later than 48 hours in advance in order to attend this meeting.  Accommodations may include alternate formats, interpreters, and other auxiliary aids.  This is an accessible facility.  For questions, requests, or additional information, please contact the Planning Division at 535-7902; TDD 535-6220.

SALT LAKE CITY BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
AGENDA
City & County Building
451 South State Street, Room 326
Salt Lake City, Utah 84111

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Adjustment on Zoning for Salt Lake City, Utah will meet Monday, October 15, 2007 beginning at 5:45 p.m. at the City & County Building, 451 South State Street, in Room 326, and consider the following appeals with respect to the enforcement of the Zoning Ordinance. IT IS HEREBY REQUIRED that each case up for hearing will be presented and argued before the Board of Adjustment either by the petitioner or by an authorized agent. If represented by an agent, the agent must have written authorization from the owner. All those in favor or in opposition to any of the applications will be given an opportunity to be heard at the meeting. The meeting will be electronically recorded and retained indefinitely.

People with disabilities may make requests for reasonable accommodation no later than 48 hours in advance in order to attend this meeting. Accommodations may include alternate formats, interpreters and other auxiliary aids. This is an accessible facility. For questions, requests or additional information, please contact the office of the Board of Adjustment at 535-7741; TDD 535-6220.

The Board of Adjustment will be dining at 5:00 p.m. in Room 126. This portion of the meeting is opened to the public for observation.

A field inspection of the properties is scheduled October 8, 2007 beginning at 9:00 a.m. The field inspection may be cancelled if Board of Adjustment Members are not present.

ADMINISTRATIVE SESSION

Approval of the minutes for the meeting held September 17, 2007.

Report by the Planning Director.

PUBLIC SESSION

Case 420-07-130 by Fred and Janet Lowe at 1121 South Douglas Street (1240-50 East) for an appeal of an administrative decision in the calculation of the average setback to accommodate the construction of a new single family dwelling in the R 1/5000 zoning district. (Section 21A.24.040(E) (Staff – Nole Walkingshaw at 537-7128 or nole.walkingshaw@slcgov.com)

Case 420-07-226 by Fred Babcock representing Mark Miller at 3113 East Carrigan Canyon Drive (1865 South) for a variance to construct an addition that exceeds the required rear yard setback in an FR 1/43560 zoning district. (Section 21A.24.020(E)(4) (Staff – Nick Britton 535 7932 or nick.britton@lscgov.com)

Dated at Salt Lake City, Utah, this 27th day of September 2007

Kevin LoPiccolo, Zoning Administrator

This Thursday, September 27, will be the last household hazardous  waste collection day at the Jordan Park site for this year.  Please bring your waste (paint, pesticides, batteries, antifreeze, oil, fluorescent light tubes) in between 7 and 10 am. at 1100 South 900 West (enter off of
Fremont Avenue).  Thank you for your participation in this program.  During the winter months you can take your household hazardous materials to the Salt Lake Valley Solid Waste Management Facility, 6030 W. California, Monday through Saturday 8 am to 4pm.     Florence ReynoldsWater Quality and Treatment AdministratorSalt Lake City Public Utilities

801.483.6864 florence.reynolds@slcgov.com