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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08022007 BSC Agenda Item 3 • • STAFF REPORT BUSINESS OF THE BUILDING STANDARDS COMMISSION CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE,TEXAS AGENDA OF: August 2, 2007 Docket No. 07-01 DATE SUBMITTED: July 16,2007 DEPARTMENT OF ORIGIN: Development Services PREPARED BY: S Landis,Building PRESENTER: Michael Talianchich Official Request a special exception to Appendix C, "Technical Codes", International SUBJECT: Building Code, Section 3. (3), requiring professional errors and omissions insurance for a RLPE. FYHTBTTC. Application,letter from applicant,copy of general liability insurance certificate. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Mr. Michael Talianchich is requesting a special exception to Appendix C of the Code of Ordinances, specifically Section 3. (3) Under the amendments to the International Building Code, to waive the requirement for professional errors and omissions insurance to meet the definition of a RLPE (Registered or Licensed Professional Engineer). Attached is a copy of Mr. Talianchich's general liability certificate of insurance, which has limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence and an aggregate of$2,000,000 per year in general liability insurance. These limits are in excess of both the requirements of this section of the ordinance as well as in excess of the requirements of Chapter 18, which governs general liability limits for registered contractors. Mr. Talianchich constructs about 1 home per year and provides turnkey services from the design phase through completion of the structure. He does not provide contracted engineering services for other companies or individuals, concentrating on providing engineering for his own projects only. He builds a type of crawl space with deep pier foundations on all of his structures. Section 3. (3) f. allows the Building and Standards Commission to issue a special exception to waive the errors and omissions insurance if the basic type of foundation constructed is either"void space with deep foundation" or "structural floor with crawl space and deep foundation". The BSC could require in connection with the special exception, that the applicant provide supporting documentation and may impose special conditions to carry out the intent and purpose of these regulations. On December 29, 2006 the Building and Standards Commission granted a special exception for this requirement to Mr. Talianchich for a home that was constructed at 2702 Werlein. The BSC must make the determination that the waiving of a requirement will not affect life safety or the performance of a structure, or an alternate requirement imposed by the special exception will provide equal or better protection for life safety and long-term structural performance. • • vleST e4' F'?s i City of West University Place m APPLICATION TO THE BUILDING AND STANDARDS COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS ("CITY") TEXAS Address of site: a7 /i7 S cm/S v"a Legal description of the site: s4'7 & DC-rC 3 V4,✓✓s� ^� .0 �'���✓ Applicant: fri lc-ff'4754- Tit/rove-if( (1 Address: -7°8 rw ,�Z- 'iv- °L.'S7-v., ' 'max 77C.c Contact: /11 1 c,/i c 7-4-c.44/✓c e c�r Phone: 713 , ., 2 9 9 Fax: 7/3 e'6, 2 99 Email Address: `aura„ 4-40 s4,v e.e-0: eng.t Decision or Action Requested(check one or more and provide requested data): ( ) Appeal. Hear and decide an appeal from an order, requirement, decision or determination made by the building official (or other administrative official) of the City. • Name and title of the administrative official: • Is the official's action in writing? ( )Yes; ( )copy is attached. ( )No, but the action appealed is as follows: • When was the action taken? Note: Appeals must be filed within a reasonable time. Please explain any delay below: • Exact code of ordinance section(s) involved: • Grounds for appeal: 1 £ n,o; HAKE "f0,P0F✓-ci, mac Wgc,, ,i' 4 d nrn,i ssv �n✓S " AS 2- e:vvi y F!✓r'ilve ek 4i°1 o k.m - $c/!e D!'GVC C 1I°/►M A Na T f°.9P. o r-lf/E P u Jim EXS (14pecial Exception. • Exact code of ordinance section that authorizes the special exception: I If \ • Exact wording of special exception requested: vRDi�✓e►1vcE /$2 3 / -itL lx A> 3=C3) M (r C ( )Variance. • Exact code of ordinance section from which a variance is requested: • Exact wording of variance requested: Other Data. Are there drawings or other data? (go ( )Yes (list items here and attach them) Signature of applicant: Date: 7�/6 0 7 For Staff Use only Date filed: 1` D\ Date heard: , \ Docket#: U1` v ( Form BSC-1 02 V • • MICHAEL M. TALIANCHICH P.E. (Inc) FINE HOME BUILDERS AND STRUCTURAL ENGINEERS 2708 Werlein Ave 713 6608799 Houston,Texas 77005 The BSC Commission and the Chief Building Official 7/12/07 City of West University Place RE: 2717 SUNSET BLVD., WEST UNIVERSITY Dear Sirs and Mr Sean Landis, The basic type of foundation for this new construction at the above address will be ° structural floor with crawl space and deep foundations ". The drilled piers will be 18 feet deep and the structural floor will be supported by concrete beams with dimensions of 22-1/2" deep by 18"wide. The concrete beams will be supported by the drilled piers and the structural floor joists will be supported off the concrete beams. Yours Sincerely, i Michael M. Talianchich P.E. # 67205 C:\building12717sunset\bscapplicerrandomm2717sunset.doc 1 From:Kimberly Washington At:Legacy Texas Insurance Services Faxlp:972-461-7340 To:Michael M.Talianchich P.E.IIDate: 11/9/2006 02:20 PM Page:2 of 2 , • ACORD CERTIFICATE OF LIABILITY INSURANCE OP ID KF DATE(MM/DD'rrt') TALIP.-1 11/09/06 PRODUCER 1 THIS CERTIFICATE IS ISSUED AS A MATTER OF INFORMATION Legacy Texas Insurance 1 ONLY AND CONFERS NO RIGHTS UPON THE CERTIFICATE Services, Inc. I HOLDER.THIS CERTIFICATE DOES NOT AMEND,EXTEND OR P.O. Box 251249 ALTER THE COVERAGE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES BELOW. Plano TX 75025-1249 Phone: 972-461-7300 Fax:972-461-7340 INSURERSAFFORDINGCOVERAGE NAIC# INSURED INSURER A. Mid-Continent Casualty Co. r IIVSLPER E. I Michael M. Talianchich P.E.Inc INSURE-Z(.. 3819 Arnold St. INSt1RERD: Houston TX 77005 -- - ∎NSURER E: COVERAGES THE POLICIES OF NSLRANCE L ETED EEL OW HAVE SEEN SSIFD TO THE IVSURFD'LAMED ABOVE FOR THE POLICY PERIOD INDICATED NCTWITHS-ANDINC ANY REDUIREMENr.TERN OR;;JVD TION OF ANY CCNTRAC-OR OT-IER LfJ(:.'Uv1ENT WITH R=SPELT ro WHICH THIS CERIIFICATt MAY B''_ISSUt0 OR MAY PERTAIN,THE INSURANCE A'FORDED BY THE POLICIES DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SUEJ'_CT TO ALL THE TERMS,EiCLUS ONS AND CONDIT ONS OF SUCH POLICIES.AS3REGA-E LIMITS SHOWN NAY HAVE SEEN REDUCES B°RAC CLAIM;. LTR NSRD TYPE OF INSURANCE POLICY NUMBER DATE(MM/DD!YY) DATE(PIM/CDIYYI LIMITS GENERAL LIABILITY EACH OCCURRENCE $ 1,000,000 A X CGMIVERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY 040L000647607 09/28/06 09/28/C7 ?REMISES(Earvowrace) $ 100,000 _ CLAIMS MACE [X I OCCUR MED EXP'4ny one pe,en) i$EXCLUDED PEPSOr.ALuADYIN-LUY $ 1,000,000 X EIFS/LEAD/MOLD EX GENERA,.AGGREGATE $2,000,000 GEN'L.AGGREGATE LIMIT APPLIES PER: i PRODUCTS-COMP/OP AGG $2,000,000 IC — 1 J P°-'''''' JES T I LOC AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY COM3 NEU SINGLE LIMI! $ AVY AUTO (Ea aca!Cent) AFL OWNED AUTOS — BODILY INJURY $ SO-IEDULED AUTOS !H'er Aaron) HIRES AUTCS BODILY INJURY I NON-OWNED AJTOS .Fe'sccident) $ --- PROPERTY DAMAGE $ :Per accident) GARAGE LIABILITY I AU-0 ONLY-EA ACCIDENT $ ANY AUTO i I CA ACC $ OTHER THAN AU-0 ONLY: AGG $ EXCESS/UMBRELLA LIABILITY I EACH OCCIJRRENC.E $ OCGU-2 I I CLAIMS MAL A,i(iREGAIE $ $ ■DEOJCTIB_E $ RETENTION $ $ AND rWC,SLAW- I I C I HF WORKERS COMPENSATION EMPLOYERS'LIABLITY _.�.OR`.LIMITS J I ER,. ANY PROPRIETOR/PARIRER'EXECUTIVE E I. EACH ACC.DENT $ OFFICEP!MEMBER E.X'CLUDED EL.CKMASE-EA.EMPLOYEE $ I'ves descrite under SPECIAL PROVISIONS Ceara I E.L.DISEASE-POLICY LIMIT $ OTHER DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS/LOCATIONS!VEHICLES!EXCLUSIONS ADDED BY ENDORSEMENT i SPECIAL PROVISIONS fx 713-662-5304 CERTIFICATE HOLDER CANCELLATION CITYOFW SHOULD ANY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED POLICIES BE CANCELLED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION DATE THEREOF,THE ISSUING INSURER WILL ENDEAVOR TO MAIL 10 DAY'WRITTEN City of West University Place NOTICE TO THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER NAMED TO THE LEFT,BUT FAILURE TO DO SO SHALL Josie 3826 Amherst IMPOSE NO OBLIGATION OR LIABILITY OF ANY KIND UPON THE INSURER,ITS AGENTS OR Houston TX 77005 REPRESENTATIVES. AUTrED REPRESEII ATIVE ' 4!l! J t ACORD 25 2001!08) /� O.)ACORD CORPORATION 1988 QUENBY COU 0 At M WEST — 60.00' FND 5/8' I.R.. • FND 5/8' I.R. *-rqi 5' UTILITY EASEMENT y / ., 18.1' / 0 N ONE STORY WD. FRM._ LOT 5 GARAGE o N 18.1' / 0 ,' 'e, © III A.C.UNITS . O O 19M' w t(j vi O •.-)LOT 6 ° 2D.D' LOT 4 1 , 1 ` 8.0' TWO STORY • H BRICK AND FRAME_ RESIDENCE m c.)r r^/ o N vl (`T • ni 17.0' a 14.0' of I� Q. • • FND 5/8' I.R. FND 5/8' I.R. EAST — 60.00' SUNSET BLVD. (60' Raw.) NOTES: 1. RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS BY VOL. 15 PG. 50 M.R.H.C. AND IN VOL. 998 PG. 523 VOL. 1138 PG. 600 D.R.H.C. I L❑T: BLOCK: SUBDIVISION: 5 3 EVANSTON ADDITION COUNTY, STATE' RECORDATION, JOB NO. HARRIS TEXAS VOL. 15 PG. 50 M.R.H.C. 07-02-55 PURCHASER, MORTGAGE CO. FIELD WORK 3-03-07 LU MICHAEL M. TALIANCHICH, PE, INC. DRAFTING 3-02-07 K.R. ADDRESS TITLE CO. FINAL CHECK 3-03-07 S.R. 2717 SUNSET BLVD ALAMO TITLE KEYS 532 C /• ' SURVEYOR NOT TT PROPERTY. i,SP OFT THIS URVEYS BASED ON TITLE COMMITMENT LISTED BELOW '\ GISTfpF* "4 AND PLAT OF RECORD SHOWN . C❑PPERFIELD A * A, GF. No. 07-42907521 LAND SURVEYING CO. STEPHEN RODRIGUEZ — SUBJECT PROPERTY IS NOT LOCATED IN TOT st' '-7 A FEDERAL INSURANCE ADMINISTRATION DESIGNATED COPPERFIELD LAND SURVEYING I ��* . FLOOD HAZARD AREA ZONE 'X' 8524 HWY. 6 NORTH BOX 205 %��� ►J AS PER MAP 4$031Q HOUSTON,TEXAS 77095 �4�,:��' PANEL @ELO� DATED 4-20-00 TEL (281)861-8826 ''�� 5.5.Q? THE FLOOD INFORMATION IS FROM A FEN.MAP. FAX (281)859-3532 . TS SUR a -AS MADE ON THE FROND UNDER WE ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ITS ACCURACY. NY,• T IT .. Y REPRESENTS THE FACTS FOND AT ' Ti' HE •.. • . ., ARE NO ENCROACHMENTS APPARENT EXCEPT AS STEPHEN RODRIGUEZ R.P.L.S. No. 5325 City of West Universit y Place A Neighborhood City ® Recycled Paper Building and Standards Commission City of West University Place, Texas ("City") DECISION TO GRANT A SPECIAL EXCEPTION Address of Site: 2702 Werlein Docket number: 06-05 Permittee/Applicant: Michael Talianchich Decision or Action Requested or Proposed: Request for a special exception to Appendix C, "Technical Codes", Section 3.(3)(f)for the requirement of professional errors and omissions insurance. Notice, Hearing, Findings, Vote. (X)Notice given as follows: Notice Posted on Monday,December 4, 2006 at 4:00 p.m. (X)Hearing held on: December 7,2006 In considering this special exception, the BSC took the following into account: (X)Relaxation of the requirement will not affect life safety or the performance of a structure; or ( )Any alternate requirement to be imposed by the special exception will provide equal or better protection for life safety and long-term structural performance. (X)The basic type of foundation is: ( ) a. Structural slab with void space, or (X) b. Structural floor with crawl space and deep foundations (X) The vote (on motion to grant): FOR: Bryant Slimp, David "Muddy" McDaniel, Brian Hoogendam, Dr. Peter Benjamin, Dave Miller. OPPOSED: None. ABSTAIN: None. (Michael Talianchich recused himself from voting on this decision and filed the appropriate declaration with the chairman of the board.) Decision (subject to all applicable appeals): A special exception from Appendix C, "Technical Codes" Section 3.(3)(f) for the requirement of professional errors and omissions insurance is specifically granted to the permittee/applicant named above to allow the design engineer of record (Michael Talianchich) to forego the requirement of providing proof of professional errors and omissions insurance for the structure to be located at the address listed above. This special exception is for an indefinite period. This special exception remains subject to the regulatory jurisdiction of the City and it does not grant any property right or vested right of any kind. Effective Date&Appeals: This decision takes effect on the date it is filed in the Board's office,unless otherwise indicated above. Any appeals of this decision are subject to and governed by applicable ordinances and laws. By: 17 . t A- AL�. `'`y s .ROSE M 02=0 Chair,Building and Stafid ds Commission My Comm � Bryant Slimp %^:!� Jute 22. •tiZY,�. State of T s^ , ... County of ' tr-) ('�( This instrument was acknowledged before me on , ,'\``— �% by Bryant Slimp, Chairman for the Building and St ndards Commission. Notary Public's Signature (Personalized Seal) f Filed in the Board's office and forwarded to applicant onr ` -1, --'`5�..' PP � ,� ,by: Permit Technician Ms.Josie Orosco. 3800 University Boulevard • West University Place, Texas 77005-2899 • 713.668.4441 • www.westu.org