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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
BOARD OF APPEALS AND ADVISORS
CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA
June 10, 1996 Conference Room No, 1 5:15 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Triplette, Board Members Compton, Fabrick,
Harter and Puzon
MEMBERS ABSENT: Vice-Chairman Gingerich and Board Member Coleman
CITY STAFF PRESENT: Director of Building and Housing Larsen, Assistant
Director of Building and Housing Remp, and
Administrative Secretary Uybungco
CALL MEETING TO ORDER: Chairman Triplette called the meeting to order at 5:24
p,m,
ROLL CALL: Members present constituted a quorum,
1, DECLARATION OF EXCUSED/UNEXCUSED ABSENTEEISM:
A. Chairman Triplette requested motions from the Board for the absences of
Vice-Chairman Gingerich and Board Member Compton from the meeting
of May 20, 1996 (Tour of Major Projects Throughout the City).
MSC Compton/Puzon (5-0-2) (Gingerich and Coleman absent) to
excuse the absence of Vice-Chairman Gingerich from the Meeting of
May 20, 1996.
MSC Fabrlck/Harter (5-0-2) (Gingerich and Coleman absent) to excuse
the absence of Board Member Compton from the Meeting of May 20,
1996,
B, Motions for the June Meeting:
MSC Harter/Compton (5-0-2) (Gingerich and Coleman absent) to
excuse the absence of Vice-Chairman Gingerich from the Meeting of
June 10, 1996.
MSC Harter/Compton (5-0-2) (Gingerich and Coleman absent) to
excuse the absence of Board Member Coleman from the Meeting of
June 10, 1996.
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2, APPROVAL OF MINUTES: MSC Fabrick/Harter (5-0-2) (Gingerich and Coleman
absent) to approve the minutes of March 18, 1996,
3. NEW BUSINESS:
A, Election of Chair and Vice-Chair for Fiscal Year 1996-97
(Item was tabled until the end of the meeting,)
Chairman Triplette informed the Board that he was very interested in
becoming Chairman and representing the Board again for the next fiscal
year. Chairman Triplette opened the floor for nominations.
Board Member Fabrick motioned for Mr. Triplette to be re-elected as
Chairman for FY 1996-97; motion seconded by Board Member Compton,
MSC Fabrlck/Compton (5-0-2) (Gingerich and Coleman absent) to re-
elect Mr. Trlplette as Chairman for FY 1996-97.
Staff informed the Board that Vice-Chairman Gingerich advised staff that
he would be honored to accept a motion of being re-elected as Vice-
Chairman should such motion be made in his absence.
Board Member Puzon motioned for Ms, Fabrick to be elected as Vice-Chair
for FY 1996-97; Board Member Fabrick declined the nomination.
Chairman Triplette motioned for Mr. Gingerich to be re-elected as Vice-
Chairman for FY 1996-97; motion seconded by Board Member Harter.
MSC Trlplette/Harter (5-0-2) (Gingerich and Coleman absent) to re-
elect Mr. Gingerich as Vice-Chairman for FY 1996-97.
4, CHAIRMAN'S COMMENTS/REPORT: None
5, DIRECTOR'S COMMENTS/REPORT:
A. Sears (555 Broadway): Means of Egress - Basement
Sears is proposing an extensive remodel which will change the usage of
the basement from primarily warehouse space to general mercantile
display. Director of Building and Housing Larsen informed the Board that
the issue to be presented before the Board at the next meeting will be the
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assessment of the Uniform Building Code for the exiting requirements from
the basement. Mr. Larsen will advise the applicant to be prepared to
present the application for the July 8, 1996 meeting. Board Members were
advised by Mr. Larsen that this item will take approximately 45 minutes,
Dir~tor of Building and Housing Larsen extended invitations to the Board
Members for visitation to the store prior to the July 8, 1996 Meeting, Upon
requests from Board Members, staff will be amiable to escorting Board
Members to the store, as schedules permit. Mr. Larsen informed the Board
that plans will be forwarded to Members for review as soon as they are
made available by the Architect,
B, Board's FY 1996-97 Budget
Director of Building and Housing Larsen informed the Board that the City
Council will review all Boards/Commissions/Committees Budgets on
Wednesday, June 12, 1996 at 6:00 p.m. Attendance by the Members of
the B/C/C's are not mandatory, The Board's Proposed Budget for Fiscal
Year 1996-97 was $1,900. The Manager's Recommended Budget is $775;
Manager is proposing deletion of the Board's Travel, Conferences and
Meetings Account ($1,125). Mr. Larsen stated that staff will respond to the
Board's direction; in the event the Board is in support of retaining the
account, staff will be available to assist as desired.
Board Member Fabrick stated that the Board had gained priceless
knowledge from previous Code Development and Education Conferences
and motioned to extend every effort to retain the Travel, Conferences and
Meetings Account.
Chairman Triplette concurred that the attendance of the Chair to the
International Conference of Building Official's Code Development and
Education Conferences are valuable experiences.
Board Member Compton commented that there was a major difference
with this Board's Travel Budget due to the educational nature of the
conferences, The finality of decisions made the Board of Appeals and
Advisors is also a major reason for education as much as possible.
Board Member Harter echoed the same concerns and requested that
Chairman Triplette represent the Board before the City Council at the
hearing set for Wednesday, June 12th.
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MSC Fabrlck/Compton (5-0-2) (Gingerich and Coleman absent) to
make every effort to retain the Travel, Conferences and Meetings
Accountfundlng and request Chairman TrlpleUe to represent the Board
of Appeals and Advisors at the Budget Hearing.
5. COMMUNICATIONS (PUBLIC REMARKS/WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE): None
6. ADJOURNMENT: Chairman Triplette adjourned the meeting at 5:59 p,m, to the
next regular meeting scheduled for July 8, 1996,
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KENNETH G, LARSEN, C,B,O,
DIRECTOR OF BUILDING AND HOUSING
SECRETARY TO THE BOARD OF APPEALS AND ADVISORS
YEELI N NGCO
ADMINISTRA IVE SECRETARY
DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING AND HOUSING
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