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Home My WebLink About1993/03/08 Board of Appeals & Advisors Agenda Packet (2) MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEElING SCANNED BOARD OF APPEALS AND ADVISORS 7/vt/d Y CITY OF CHULA VISTA. CALIFORNIA -~ Date November 9, 1992 Conference Room No, 1 5:15p.m, MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Gingerich, Vice-Chairman Leonard, Board Members Nash, Harter, McArthur, Triplette and Coleman MEMBERS ABSENT: None CITY STAFF PRESENT: Director of Building and Housing Larsen, Assistant Director of Building and Housing Remp, Administrative Secretary Uybungco, Budget Manager Herring, Environmental Resources Manager Bamberger, Fire Chief Lopez and Fire CaptainlInspector Horsfall CALI. MEETING TO ORDER' Chairman Gingerich called the meeting to order at 5:16p,m, ROLL CALI.- Members present constituted a quorum, I. DECI.ARATION OF EXCUSEDnJNEXCUSED ABSENTEEISM: A. MSUC LeonardINash (Coleman) (6-0-1) to excuse the absence of Chairman Gingerich from the Meeting of October 12, 1992. 2. APPROVAl. OF MINUTES' MSUC NashlMcArthur (Coleman) (6-0-1) to approve the minutes of October 12, 1992. - Board of Appeals & Advisors -2- November 9,1992 3. NEW BUSINESS' A. 3650 Main Street, Chula Vista, CA 91911 - Request of Approval for Placement of 10,000 Gallon Above Ground Diesel Fuel Tank: Chairman Gingerich informed the Board that Director of Building and Housing Larsen requested this item to be taken out of sequence and discussed after items no. 4A and 4B. There were no objections from the Board, Director of Building and Housing Larsen introduced Fire Chief Lopez, Fire CaptainlInspector Emmett, Mr, ElJiot Hurwitz with MTDB and Mr. Jack Adams with ATCNancom, Inc, Mr, Hurwitz provided a brief background of MTDB's operation, MTDB received a Federal Grant to rehabilitate and maintain the site at 3650 Main Street, Chula Vista. A 10,000 gallon above ground diesel fuel tank for refueling of buses is requested at this site. He reported that on the average, 1,300 gallons per day (diesel #2) is needed to refuel the buses, Fire Chief Lopez stated that the request for the 10,000 gallon tank is 900 percent larger than allowed in our Code, A survey conducted by the Fire Department revealed that no other jurisdictions in the San Diego area allow the placement of an above ground tank to exceed 1,100 gallons, Fire Chief Lopez inquired whether the proposed tank was a single or double wall tank. Mr. Hurwitz stated that he was not sure whether it was single or double wall, but that he would get further information on the specifications of the tank. Board Member Harter asked what the cost would be for placement ofthe tank underground, Mr, Hurwitz responded that it would cost in excess of$50,000 (estimate) and the instal1ation would take at least three months, - Board of Appeals & Advisors -3- November 9,1992 Chaiffilan Gingerich expressed concerns regarding tI1is request due to the fact that it deviates so extremely from the Code. Board Member Harter expressed similar concerns as Chairman Gingerich and stated that he would like MTDB to work something out with the Fire Chief. Board Member Triplette questioned the functionaJ use of a temporary use of a SInal1er tank and to proceed with underground placement of the permanent tank, MSUC Harter/Coleman (7-0) to conceptual1y deny the application; however, staff was requested to work with the applicant and return to the Board with conditions acceptable to the Fire Chief, including an estimated time frame for the above ground fuel tank to be stored on site, 4, DIRECTOR'S COMMENTSIREPORT: A. Fiscal Year 1993-1994 Budget - Dawn Herring, Budget Manager; (This item was taken out of sequence and preceded item no. 3A.) Director of Building and Housing Larsen introduced Budget Manager Herring. Budget Manager Herring provided a brief overview of this current fiscal year's budget events. The Board was informed that al1 departments were advised to create a recommended cut list of 2 percent from the overall budget. Budget Manager Herring requested the Board to review their current budget and provide a recommended list of how the Board can reduce a minimum of 2 percent to take back to help fund next year's budget. The Department was also advised that when preparing the Board's budget for next fiseal year to include three proposed cut lists at I percent, 2 percent and 5 percent. Director of Building and Housing Larsen noted that the Board contributed 10 percent back into the General Fund from last fiscal year. The Board will review and discuss their budget at the December 14, 1992 Meeting, Board of Appeals & Advisors 4- November 9,1992 B. Water Retrofit Ordinance - Review and Comments: (This item was taken out of sequence and preceded item no. 3A.) At last month's meeting, the Board received copies of the Draft Water Retrofit Ordinance and was asked to review the item and return with comments/questions, Director of Building and Housing Larsen introduced Environmental Resources Manager Bamberger to the Board, Ms, Bamberger works closely with the Mayor and his environmental points, She was available to answer any questions/concerns the Board may have, Board Member Harter requested that a pamphlet be prepared by the City with performance ratings for the various products due to consumer complaints of the failure rate of 1,6 gallon water closets, Environmental Resources Manager Bamberger informed the Board that an information brochure along with a copy of the consumer report guide may be provided to citizens, Chairman Gingerich inquired why staffproposed the requirement ofa Plumbing Permit for buildings with eight ormore units; why was the number eight chosen, Director of Building and Housing Larsen informed the Board that this number was chosen in order to reduce the impact to single family dwellings or "R-I" dwellings up to seven units. Given this issue, our proposed Ordinance is consistent with the City of San Diego's Ordinance. C. Permit Streamlining Process: Director of Building and Housing Larsen requested the Board's approval to table this item to the December Meeting due to time constraints, There were no objections from the Board, Board of Appeals & Advisors -5- November 9, 1992 D, Sierra "Permits" System - Progress of Automation: Assistant Director ofBuildiLg and Housing Remp provided a demonstration of the "Permits" System and its capabilities to the Board. This system wi11 improve communications among various departments as well as improve the tracking of City records, Director of Building and Housing Larsen acknowledged the efforts put forth by Assistant Director of Building and Housing Remp on the implementation of this program, E, Americans with Disabilities Act - Outline and Summary of Program: Director of Building and Housing Larsen requested the Board's approval to table this item to the December Meeting due to time constraints, There were no objections from the Board. F, Retirement Party for Charles Johnson, Building Inspector: Director of Building and Housing Larsen announced the retirement of Charles Johnson and invited the Board Members to attend the luncheon scheduled for Wednesday, 11118 at EI Toritos Mexican Cantina from 11:30 a,m, to 1:30 p.m, (please contact Yeelin to R,S,V.P. for this luncheon,) 5, COMMUNICATIONS (PUBLIC REMARXSIWRI1TF.N CORRFSPONDENCE): None 6, ADJOURNMENT: Chairman Gingerich adjourned the meeting at 6:39 p,m, to the next regular meeting scheduled for December 14, 1992, ~~~J.y DIRECTOR OF BUILDING AND HOUSING SECRETARY TO THE BOARD OF APPEALS AND ADVISORS ·J!L5'~ YEELIN UY GCO ADMINISTRA TIVESECRET ARY DEPARTMENTOF BUILDING AND HOUSING