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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08071996 BSC MinutesOCT 23 '90 01~32PM TGB EXP CONT P. 1/3 i. ~ ~ r • 6UILDING AND STANDARDS COMMISSION SPECIAL SESSION CONFERENCE ROOM WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 7, 1996 6:30 P.M. MINUTES The Building and Standards Commission convened in the Municipal Building, 3800 University Blvd. in the City of west University Place on August 7, 1996 for a special session with the following members present: Chairman Craig DuCote, Vice Chairman Craig Hughes, Evelyn Dravis, Roy Harper, John McIntyre, James Collier and Drew McManigle. Absent were James~McDaniel and James Todd. Present from the City were Chief Building Official Dennis Holm and Building Secretary Susan Thorn. Also present was City Attorney Jim Dougherty, No one was present to speak on any matter other than agenda items. R E L T T N 4 C W R • This was a rehearing of an application tiled by Dr. Jon Reed requesting a variance to allow the build out of a third floor room, The house in question did not meet the code for a third . floor buildout. The request was originally heard at the Building and Standards Commission meeting held May 2, 1998. At the May 2nd meeting the Board Members denied the request, but agreed •to the rehear the request if a proposal of how the code requirements would be met was brought back before the Board. Mr, Joe Morrelli, Contractor for the project, represented the property owner/applicant Dr. Reed. Also present was the designer for the project, Royce Leachman. Mr. Leachman presented drawings of the proposed design}. Mr. Leachman stated "When the owners purchased the home located at 3423 Cason there was a room already finished out on the third floor. This room is presently being used as a bedroom for a family member. When proposed plans were submitted to the City for the addition of a closet and bathroom to the existing room it was determined that no permits had been issued for a third floor and the framing did not have 2 x 6 studs and 518 type x sheetrock." Mr. Leachman further stated 'The proposed plan is to add a second stairway to the third floor to supplement the existing stairway. This proposed stairway will provide egress to the first floor kitchen area near the rear door. A dormer window would be added to the third floor level to match an existing dormer window which serves decorative purposes. This would create a separate 'wing' with 2 x 8lraming and 5/8 type x shestrock. This would create a quick very safe way out of the third floor down to the first level." OCT 23 '9E 01~32PM TCH ~XP CONT P.2i3 Board members asked "How large is the existing room?" Mr, Holm replied "The existing • room is approximately 12 feet by 13 feet. This space probably started out as the 20Q s.f. storage area allowable in attic space. This room is aleady being used as a bedroom and the buildout was not done by the present owners. The Reeds are trying to legitimize this as much as possible." James Collier asked "Would fire rated doors be required?" Mr. Holm replied "The proposed plan is to create a rated corridor and fire rated doors would be required as part of the assembly. There are two parts to a fire protected ass®rnbly; The 5/8 type x sheetrock and the framing." Evelyn Oravis asked "Does the stairwell provide a separate entry?" Mr, Leachman answered "No, but the staineray exit would be located near the outside entry by the kitchen" DrQw MCManigie asked "Did the proposed plan solve the egress issue?" Dennis stated "Yes, there wilt now be two windows on the third floor and a skylight along with the second stairway," Roy Harper explained "I was not involved in the discussions at the May 2nd meeting, however I fe®t the owners are trying to make a good faith effort to meet the requirements." Craig DuCote asked were any further questions, if not he would entertain a motion to grant the variance, Roy Harper made a motion to grant the variance to allow the third floor build • out provided adequate drawings are submitted to the City for approval which provide fire rated doors, sheetrock and framing. This motion was second by Craig Hughes, Voting aye: DuCote, Hughes, Harper, Dravis, McManigle, Collier and McIntyre. Voting no: Nvne The motion carried. Craig DuCote explained the law has changed overnight. James Dougherty City Attorney stated "1 checked the FCC regulations back in the spring in order to rewrite the present ordinance to include the small 18" satellite dishes, however in checking the regulations yesterday I discovered new changes had been made which I have not had time to review." Mr. Dougherty presented the Board with the data, After a brief discussion, It was determined another meeting needed to be held after reviewing the changes. James Collier made a motion to approve the minutes from the last Building and Standards • OCT 23 '96 01~33PM TCB EXP CONT P.3~3 . .. meeting. John McIntyre seconded the motion. Voting aye; All Voting no; None The motion carried. Craig Hughes made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Drew McManigie seconded the motion. Voting aye: All Voting no; None The motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 7:25 p,m. CHAIRMAN ATTEST; SECRETARY •