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Building Code Board of Appeals
Minutes of the Regular Meeting
July 24, 1997
Board Members Present: David Underbrink, Acting-Chairman Robert Bennett
Bill Braselton Richard Dodson
Joe Fulton
Board Members Absent: Miles Graham, Chairman Jerry Kramer, Vice-Chairman
Staff Members Present: John Kendall, Plans Examiner III
Jay Reining, Assistant City Attorney
Marilyn Barker, Secretary
Since neither the Chairman nor the Vice-Chairman were present, the board unanimously
decided that Mr. Underbrink would be Acting-Chairman for this meeting.
Acting-Chairman Underbrink called the meeting to order at 1:38 p.m., in the Committee
Room on the first floor of City Hall.
The first item of business was the approval and correction of the previous meeting minutes,
June 26, 1997. Motion by Mr. Bennett, second by Mr. Braselton to approve the minutes as written.
Motion passed unanimously.
APPEAL NO. B97-10
The public hearing was opened on Appeal No. B97-10. Mr. Gordon Landreth, Architect,
representing the appellant, Mr. Stanley Ulatoski, and the building owner, Mirage, requested a
variance to Sections 404.1.2, 404.4.3 and Table 400, described as allowable heights and building
areas, of the City Building Code.
Property Description: 515 Chaparral, Lots 3 & 4, Block 11, Beach Portion
Mr. Kendall stated that the permit was denied on the grounds that the building,which is Type
IV construction, was originally constructed for retail sales. The proposed use changes it to an
assembly occupancy which limits type IV buildings to two stories in height. This building has three
stories plus a mezzanine. The building height is the problem as the areas are within acceptable limits.
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Mr. Gordon Landreth stated that the proposed use is a night club on the first floor and
mezzanine.He requested a variance based on the following conditions.One,protect columns,beams,
and floor/ceiling assemblies per Table 600,Type II,on the first floor only. Two, install a fire alarm
system per NFPA 72 and place smoke detectors on the second and third floor levels. Three, restrict
access to the second and third floors by locking the door from the first floor stairwell to the upper
floors and enclosing the stairwell from the mezzanine to the upper floors. Four, should the upper
floors be developed in the future, additional exit stairs and protection according to Table 600 would
be done at that time.
After discussion, motion by Mr. Fulton, second by Mr. Bennett to approve the variance as
requested subject to the conditions mentioned by Mr. Landreth. Motion passed unanimously.
NOTE: For detailed information on testimony, refer to the tape retained on file in the
Building Inspection Division.
Mr. Kendall asked the Board if the following items can be placed on agenda for discussion
at the next meeting. One,permit ticket booths that are set up in flood zones as minor repair permit
instead of a regular building permit requiring an appeal. Two, discuss amending the building code
to issue a permit for mini-storages without going through the appeal process.
Jay Reining mentioned the Texas Department of Insurance will be adopting the new
Windstorm Rules July 1, 1998, however, the guidelines will be available for discussion soon.
John Kendall stated that the 1997 Building Code will be issued soon and he would like to
begin discussion to adopt it as soon as possible.
There were no petitions from the audience so Acting-Chairman Underbrink adjourned the
meeting at 3:49 p.m.
BUILDING INSPECTIONS DIVISION
John Kendall
Acting Building Official
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