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I. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 8:19 a.m.
11. Roll Call
Board members present: Don Boyd, Cliff Atnip, Bill Ewing, and John Dykema.
City staff: Doug Maples, Jay Reining, and Elsa Martinez.
III. Appeal No. 030308, RE: City Building Code Section 903.2.1.1: Sprinkler Requirements
for Group A-1 for Areas Over 12,000 Square Feet and Occupant Loads Over 300 People,
in the Case of 1209 N. Tancahua, Corpus Christi, Texas
The board heard and considered the Engineer report which had been previously
requested by the board Mr. Maples petitioned from the board that the appellant be
given a fair opportunity to present his case with all parties—the Engineer, Fire
Department staff, and Building Oficial present to reach a fair and conclusive decision
in the appellant's proposed resolution. Due to the recommendations the Fire
Department staff and the Building Official have provided the board, the appellant will be
given an opportunity to appear before the board during a future meeting with all
necessary parties for a decision on this matter.
Mr. Ewing made a motion to table this item, Item III, until all respectful parties can be
gathered to reach a final decision; the motion was seconded by Mr. Boyd
IV. Approval of Minutes of November 19, 2008 Meeting
Mr. Dykema made a motion to approve the Minutes of the November 19, 2008, meeting,
seconded by Mr. Ewing.
Motion carried 4-0.
V. Review, Discuss, and Act as Appropriate to Define and Adopt Definitions for Historical
Building, Townhouse(s), and Windstorm Regulation(s)
Mr. Maples shared a draft of the definitions developed for the terms historical building,
townhouse(s), and windstorm regulations. He informed that he will continue to develop
these definitions and plans to bring a final draft for approval during the next meeting.
VI. Review and Discuss Chapters 2 through 15 of the International Existing Building Code
(IEBC)
Mr. Maples provided an overview of the 2006 IEBC and detailed the benefits of adopting
the IEBC. He petitioned from the Board their support for a thorough discussion and
their consideration to seek approval from City Council to adopt the 2006 IEBC and any
amendments necessary and/or appropriate. The board agreed to further discussion at a
future meeting Members agreed to meet on December 15 or 19.
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Minutes of the Building Code Board of Appeals
Special Meeting
December 4,2008
VII. Identify items to be placed on next agenda
Items discussed for review
Building Official Updates with specificity
Plan Review Checklist, Submittal Checklist
VIII. Public Comments
Board members may not deliberate or make a decision on any matter presented at this
time. The Open Meetings Act limits Board response to only two options: 1) a statement
of specific factual information given in response to an inquiry; or 2) a recitation of
. existing policy in response to the inquiry. Any deliberation of or decision about the
subject shall be limited to a proposal to place the subject on the agenda for a subsequent
meeting.
No one addressed the board during during open forum.
IX. Adjourn. The meeting was adjourned.
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