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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Building Code Board Of Appeals - 06/25/1992• • a 0S.� • C 1tV Ot Corpus � s Ci nsti �,+1 'yam MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING rail19 OF THE RECEIVED BUILDING CODE BOARD OF APPEALS CITY SECRETARY'S �ls_rire �,. June 25, 1992 't' BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Miles Graham, Vice Chairman Jerry Kramer Tommy McDonald Bill Osborne BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT: Philip Skrobarczyk, Chairman Robert Bennett Charles Sebbert STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT: Lorenzo Gonzalez, Building Official Brett Lacey, Fire Protection Specialist Elizabeth K. Butler, Senior Secretary Vice Chairman Graham called the meeting to order at 1:34 p.m. , in the Committee Room on the first floor of City Hall. ************************************************************************** APPEAL NO. 92-14 The public hearing was opened on Appeal No. 92-14. The appellant was the Junior League of Corpus Christi, Inc. , requesting a variance to Sections 1106.1.2, 1106.2.4 and Table 400 of the Corpus Christi Building Code. Property Description: Lot K, Blucher A Subdivision, 123 N. Carrizo Street. Mr. Lorenzo Gonzalez, Building Official, explained that the structure was existing, three stories in height, Type VI wood frame construction and not fire rated or protected. He added that the proposed method of construction was denied on the grounds that one hour fire rated resistive construction is required for the following 1. exit enclosures, 2. separation of an exit way from adjoining openings and 3. for a three story structure of wood frame construction. Mr. Jim Rome, Historical Project Architect, explained that it was the Junior League's position that the structure was of historical significances. He added that applications and correspondencies were in place with the Texas Historical Commission and the Nueces County SCANNED Building Inspection Department P.O. Box 9177 • Corpus Christi. Texas 78469-9277 • (512) 880-324( Vti/`/1 —XV of c- orpus ~ilIISII Building Code Board Of Appeals w� June 25, 1992 Pace Preservation Commission regarding the Historical designation of the structure. He clarified that in order to puruse historical designation, modifications to the structure needed to be kept to a minimum and such that the character of the building would not be altered. He described the addition of a second means of egress for the proposed conversion of the attic area for limited and restricted use. He explained that the enclosure of the two (2) stairs, fire rated separations and modifing handrails would be counter productive to the preservation of the structure. A brief discussion followed, during which Mr. Brett Lacey, Fire Protection Specialist explained that either a smoke detector or a fire sprinkler system was necessary. He added that it was the Fire Department's position that a fire sprinkler system be provided. After a discussion a motion was made by Mr. Kramer, seconded by Mr. McDonald and passed unanimously to grant the variance to Sections 1106.1.2, 1106.2.4 and Table 400 of the Corpus Christi Building Code and in lieu to require a monitored fire detection system in accordance with NFPA 72 since to require otherwise would be contrary to the spirit and purpose of the Code or public interest, cost prohibitive and contrary to the style and character of the building. ************************************************************************ APPEAL NO. 92-15 Motion was made by Mr. Kramer, seconded by Mr. Osborne and passed unanimously to schedule a special meeting of the Building Code Board Of Appeals in order to hear Appeal No. 92-15 due to a lack of a quorum. (Mr. Gonzalez will inform the Board members of the time and date for the meeting. ) ************************************************************************ A motion was made by Mr. McDonald, seconded by Mr. Kramer and passed unanimously to approve the minutes of the May 28, 1992 and June 4, 1992 meetings as submitted. The next item was the discussion of recommendations contained in the Final Report submitted by the Ad Hoc Foundation Standards Committee. A lengthy discussion followed between the Board and Committee members after which a motion was made by Mr. McDonald, seconded by Mr. Kramer and passed unanimously to table action on this item and place it on the agenda for consideration at the special meeting. The discussion of the proposed update to the Building Code was the next item. Mr. Gonzalez stated that it is the staff's intent to have a summary of the significant changes to the 1985 Building Code for the •....oi`pus Christi *4•044.041.0Building Code Board Of Appeals June 25, 1992 Page 3 Board's review by the next regular meeting. He added that the subject will be placed on the agenda as a discussion item on a monthly basis until resolution. The meeting was adjourned at 3:35 p.m. 1:4A(u� (),n Lo enzo( G nzalez . Building Official LG:ekb 08BC-025