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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
BOARD OF APPEALS AND ADVISORS
CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA
February 8, 1999 Conference Room No. 1 5:15 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Chainnan Compton, Vice-Chairman O'Neill, Board Members
Fabrick, Gingerich, Harter, Kaya, and Triplette
MEMBERS ABSENT: None
CITY STAFF PRESENT: Assistant Director/Building Official Remp, Fire Marshal Perry,
and Secretary (Acting) Seiter
PUBLIC PRESENT: Joe Botkin with F, J. Willert Contracting Co., Inc.
CALL MEETING TO ORDER: Chainnan Compton called the meeting to order at 5: 15 p. m.
ROLL CALL: Members present constituted a quorum.
1. DECLARATION OF EXCUSED/UNEXCUSED ABSENTEEISM: N/A
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: MSUC Triplette/Gingerich (7-0) to approve the minutes of
August 10, 1998.
3, NEW BUSINESS:
A Alternative Method Consideration: Request for Usage of 12,000 Gallon Above-
Ground Diesel Fuel Storage Tank @ 1869 Nirvana Avenue, Chula Vista
Assistant Director Remp introduced the item and referred to Fire Marshal Perry
for the Staff Report. Mr. Perry informed the Board that the applicant was
requesting a permit to use a 12,000 gallon above ground diesel fuel storage tank
@ 1869 Nirvana Avenue. Mr. Perry stated that this was more of a timing issue
since the City will be adopting the 1997 Uniform Fire Code in its entirety in July,
and the 1997 Uniform Fire Code allows for 12,000 gallon above ground diesel
fuel storage tanks.
Mr. Perry highlighted the points in the Staff Report in regards to safety, materials
used, and the way the tanks wers encapsulated and anchored. Mr. Perry
stressed that the tanks had been tested numerous times and in numerous ways
for safety.
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Board Member Kaya questioned the distance between the tanks. Mr. Perry
pointed out that the Code would allow no more than four primary tanks at any
location, and each would have a three foot separation.
Board Member Triplette inquired as to size and turnaround time of filling the
tanks. Mr. Perry stated that using the tanks allows delivery of an entire truckload,
which reduces the amount of time the trucks are on the road, therefore making
it safer and more economical.
MSUC Gingerich/O'Neill (7-0) to accept Staff's recommendation and
approve the request for usage of 12,000 gallon above ground diesel fuel
storage tanks based on adherence to the provisions of the 1997 Uniform
Fire Code,
4, CHAIRMAN'S COMMENTS/REPORT: None
5. BUILDING OFFICIAL'S COMMENTS/REPORT:
A Update on Status of consolidating Planning and Building Operations
Assistant Director Remp informed the Board that the Department was in the
process of completing hiring of additional twenty-two (22) staff members, The
Department is also in the process of improving the current computer-based
permitting system, providing staff training on and off site, and purchasing
additional training materials. Assistant Director Remp also informed the Board
that the Building Inspectors had moved to the Eastlake Business Center.
Assistant Director Remp distributed the Department's Monthly Activities Report
on RevenueslWorkload and pointed out that there has been an almost 50%
increase in overall valuation in the last three years.
6. COMMUNICATIONS (PUBLIC REMARKSIWRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE): None
7. ADJOURNMENT: Chairman Compton adjourned the meeting at 6:10 p,m. to the next
regular meeting scheduled for March 8, 1999.
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RAD REMP. C,B.O.
ASST. DIR. OF PLANNI & BUILDING I BUILDING OFFICIAL
SECRETARY TO THE BOARD OF APPEALS AND ADVISORS
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MINUTES TAKEN BY:
KAREN SEITER
SECRETARY
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND BUILDING
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