HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Building Code Board Of Appeals - 07/08/1992 - Special rulAi& City of
Corpus
Christi o212324z,,
At
MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING AP4:P
JUL
THE
1992
BUILDING CODEFBOARD OF APPEALS Fr, RECEIVED w
CITY SECRETARY'S
July 8, 1992OFFICE /
`lz
016 8 00
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Philip Skrobarczyk, Chairman
Robert Bennett
Jerry Kramer
Tommy McDonald
Bill Osborne
BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT : Miles Graham, Vice Chairman
Charles Sebbert
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT: Lorenzo Gonzalez, Building Official
Elizabeth K. Butler, Senior Secretary
Chairman Skrobarczyk called the meeting to order at 1:51 p.m. , in
the Council Chambers on the first floor of City Hall.
************************************************************************
APPEAL NO. 92-15
The public hearing was opened on Appeal No. 92-15. The appellant
representing the Texas State Aquarium was Jack Solka requesting a variance
to Article 3, Sections B & D and Article 5, Sections A, B and F of the
Corpus Christi Flood Hazard Prevention Code and Sections 1106.1.3, 1111
and Table 400 of the Corpus Christi Building Code. Mr. Bill Osborne
abstained from participating in the case due to a conflict of interest,
since he had been involved in the design of the area in question.
Mr. Lorenzo Gonzalez, Building Official, stated that the proposed
method of construction was denied on the grounds that it was not in code
conformance with the Flood Hazard Prevention Code for the following 1. a
change in use of an existing open area, underneath the main aquarium
building, 2. the conversion of grade level area to an assembly use (Food
Court) and 3. the evaluation and protection of mechanical equipment. He
added that two hour fire rated resistive construction for exit enclosures
and exit outlets and a fire sprinkler system were not provided as required
by the Building Code. Mr. Gonzalez then referenced the federal regulation
sections applicable under the National Flood Insurance Program. In
particular, Section 60.6 paragraphs 3 through 7 were addressed to serve
notice that the project may be subject to higher insurance rates, that
this is the minimum the City can do in granting a variance and that this
action will be reported to FEMA as part of the Annual Report process.
SCANNED
Building Inspection Department
P.O. Box 9277 • Corpus Christi. Texas 78469-9277 • (512) 880-3240
.
City of ZoningBoard 0f Adjustment
COrpUS July 8, 1992
Christi Page 2
war
Mr. Jack Solka representing the Texas State Aquarium handed out
several documents for the Boards review. He briefly explained the
project, identifying the following seven items as needing Board
consideration: (1.) the installation of 2 - 20 foot diameter, 10,000
gallon tanks. (2.) the installation of 4 - 4 feet x 20 feet, 1,000 gallon
tanks. (3.) the installation of a 10 foot x 10 foot chain-link storage
area. (4.) the parking of six automobiles on a temporary basis while
loading and unloading. (5. ) the location of a food serving line -
concession type operation with 100 tables and 400 chairs. (6. ) the
location of 20 folding tables and 100 chairs for temporary summer classes
and programs. and (7.) the installation of an approximately 4 foot high
netting material for a recovering birds containment system. Mr. Solka
explained that due to operational changes it was necessary to have the
items identified to support the daily operations of the aquarium and which
are functionally dependent uses. He added that the engineer's
calculations showed that the obstructions would raise the water level 1.2
inches.
A motion was made by Mr. McDonald, seconded by Mr. Bennett and
passed unanimously with Mr. Osborne abstaining to grant the variance to
allow the use of the grade level surface for (1.) the installation of 2 -
20 foot diameter, 10,000 gallon tanks, (2.) the installation of 4 - 4 feet
x 20 feet, 1,000 gallon tanks. (3. ) the installation of a 10 foot x 10
foot chain-link storage area. (4.) the parking of six automobiles on a
temporary basis while loading and unloading. (5. ) the location of a food
serving line - concession type operation with 100 tables and 400 chairs.
(6. ) the location of 20 folding tables and 100 chairs for temporary
summer classes and programs, and (7.) the installation of an approximately
4 foot high netting material for a recovering birds containment system,
since it is a functionally dependent use, engineering calculations show
minimal impact, a hurricane evacuation plan is on file and to require
otherwise would be contrary to the spirit and purpose of the code or
public interest.
The Board agreed to defer consideration of the balance of the agenda
until the next regular meeting.
The meeting was adjourned at 2:05 p.m.
C \IA J C���clZ•
Lorenzozalez, F:E:
LG:ekb
08BC-030