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September 10, 1992
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Richard Miller, Chairman
Lew Larson, Vice Chairman
Ronald Murray
Reed Glendenning
Richard Rector
Mike Sutton
BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT: Zernie Smith
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT: Lelland Kirbow, Chief Mechanical
Plumbing Inspector
Grace Amaya, Clerk Typist II
Chairman Miller called the meeting to order at 2:00 p.m. , in the
committee room on the first floor of City Hall.
The public hearing was opened on Appeal No. P92-5. The appellant was
U.S. Builders representing Sherwin Williams requesting the Board's
concurrence for an alternate material and method of construction to Plumbing
Code Section 922 and Table 922.3 to allow one joint use restroom as per
footnote #5 regarding retail sales.
Mr. Lelland Kirbow, Chief Mechanical Plumbing Inspector, explained the
need for Code compliance and identified the types of fixtures needed. Mr.
Tom Scanlan, representing Sherwin Williams made a brief presentation
explaining that the existing warehouse building is 4200 square feet in area
with 1000 square feet to be used as sales area. He added that the building
would be primarily used as a wholesale pick up center rather than a
conventional retail store. He concluded that not more than 3 employees or
general public would be served in the facility at one time.
After a brief discussion, a motion was made by Mr. Ronald Murray,
seconded by Mr. Lew Larson, and passed unanimously that the Code be upheld
and that the proposal be denied.
The next item of business was the receipt of petitions from the
audience. Mr. Terry Whitmire discussed issues regarding an administrative
fee and the 24 hour grace period allowed before obtaining a permit. Mr.
Murray suggested that Mr. Whitmire submit a formal written petition for the
Board's consideration.
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Under current concerns and events . Chairman Miller inquired about the
status of the Code. Mr. Lelland Kirbow explained that the Code was still
undergoing review. Mr. Larson suggested that the Board write a follow up
letter regarding status and the need for an expedient process. Chairman
Miller committed to writing a letter to the Manager.
Mr. Ronald Murray led a brief discussion regarding the Gas Code
provisions for Gas appliance installations, water heaters, central furnaces .
and new forced air furnace vent connector installation criteria.
The meeting was adjourned at 3: 10 p.m.
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