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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Building Code Board Of Appeals - 01/22/1998 .2 OS loy 4110 \3A41516 '?7& o• cr) 430 Building Code Board of AppealsN Minutes of the Regular Meeting s<c (January 22, 1998) Z,°'ti $fib Board Members Present: Miles Graham, Chairman Jerrry Kramer, ViceChairman Robert Bennett Joe Fulton Brian Barnett Richard Dodson Bill Braselton Board Members Absent: Staff Members Present: John Kendall, Acting Building Official Jay Reining,Assistant City Attorney Dina O. Longoria, Secretary Chairman Miles Graham called the meeting to order at 1:30 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, Motion by Bill Braselton, second by Brian Barnett ,to approve the minutes as written. Motion passed unanimously. APPEAL NO. B98-02 The public hearing was opened on Appeal No.B98-02. The appellant Mr.Teti and Mr. Craven, (the contractor) requesting a variance from the Building Code Appeals to Section 1108.5.5 of the Building Code. Property Description: 15373 Mutiny Court Mr. Kendall stated that on 6/9/97 a permit was issued to construct dwelling at 15373 Mutiny Court. The plans indicated handrail which were in compliance with the code, during construction the design was changed. Building Code Section(1108.5.5) requires that handrail alone open-sided stairs shall have intermediate rails or an ornamental pattern such that a 6 inch diameter sphere cannot pass through any of the openings. Mr. Craven provided the Board members with as built drawing of the handrails installed in the dwelling, he stated that the handrail design was changed for appearance. SCANNED 411101 Burg Code Board of Appeals Minutes for • Page 2 The appellant stated that(Mr.Teti)is retired and they have no children or grandchildren that would be in danger due to the design of the handrails. Mr. Fulton questioned the discrepancies on the final design and plans approved, and if the City had been informed. Mr. Craven stated it was an oversight on his behalf not informing the City. Jay Reining stated that the violation would be a (liability) on the property owners. He also stated that the appellants should be required to disclose the handrail variance to future home owners. Jay Reining also mentioned that he would be requiring a"disclaimer" filed so that future home buyers would be aware of the variance. Miles Graham, Chairman stressed the importance of the public being made aware that the handrail variance and requested that a copy of the minutes and an affidavit be filed on property deed. Mr. Craven agreed to file the affidavit with deed records and submit a copy to John Kendall, Acting Building Official. John Kendall requested that a copy of affidavit be submitted to the "lien holder". After discussion, Mr. Fulton motion to grant the variance on handrail second by Bill Braselton. Motion passed unanimously NOTE: For detailed information on testimony, refer to the tape retained on file in the Building Inspection Division. There were no petitions from the audience. Vice-Chairman Jerry Kramer motioned to adjourn the meeting and second by Bob Bennett. meeting adjourned at 1:45p.m. BUILDING INSPECTIONS DIVISION John Kendall Acting Building Official JK:dl bc-0198..min Distribution: - Board Members -City Manager - Asst. City Manager Development Services - City Secretary - Acting Building Official - Chief Bldg Insp(5) - Minutes notebook - Appeal file