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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
BOARD OF APPEALS AND ADVISORS
CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA
November 10, 1997 Conference Room No. 1 5:15 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Triplette, Vice-Chair Gingerich, Board
Members Compton and Kaya
MEMBERS ABSENT: Board Members Fabrick, Harter and O'Neill
CITY STAFF PRESENT: Director of Building & Housing Larsen and Assistant
Director of Building & Housing Remp
CALL MEETING TO ORDER: Chairman T riplette called the meeting to order at
5:20 p.m.
ROLL CALL: Members present constituted a quorum.
1. DECLARATION OF EXCUSED/UNEXCUSED ABSENTEEISM: MSC (4-0) to
excuse the absences of Board Members Fabrick, Harter and O'Neill
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: MSC Compton/Gingerich (4-0) to approve the minutes
of October 20, 1997.
3. NEW BUSINESS:
A. Code Enforcement Effectiveness Program:
Director Larsen updated the Board on current the status of the Code
Enforcement Effectiveness Program. Assistant Director Remp was
introduced to advise the Board of the changes to the proposed Program
recommended by the Planning Commission at the October 1, 1997
Commission Workshop Meeting and the regularly scheduled Planning
Commission meeting of November 5, 1997.
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Board Member Compton questioned staff on existing policy regarding
complaint procedures, inconjunction with enforcement policies. Mr.
Compton voiced concerns regarding procedural steps contained in the
proposed program which individuals may encumber in appearing before
a hearing examiner. Staff advised on concerns with information depicting
due process provisions and reference to procedural charts.
Vice-Chair Gingerich inquired where the Board of Appeals and Advisors fit
into the proposed program. Staff advised that the Board would continue
to review matters pertaining to modifications, amendments and alternative
construction methods and material appeals to the City's Building, Fire,
Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing, Housing and adopted construction codes
and standards.
Board Member Kaya inquired about the Uniform Code for Abatement of
Dangerous Buildings. Staff advised Mr. Kaya that the City Council
approved the adoption of the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings Code in
the adoption schedule of the 1994 Editions of the Uniform Codes in 1995.
Motion made and seconded (2-2) (Gingerich/Compton) to carry item over
to the December 8, 1997 regularly scheduled meeting. Motion failed
(Kaya/Triplette opposed).
Motion made and seconded (2-2) (Triplette/Gingerich) to approve
proposed Code Enforcement Effectiveness Program. Motion failed
(Compton/Kaya opposed).
Motion made and seconded (2-2) (Gingerich/Compton) to schedule a
special meeting of the Board of Appeals and Advisors for December 1,
1997 to continue discussion on proposed Code Enforcement Effectiveness
Program. Motion failed (Kaya/Triplette opposed).
MSC (3-1) (Compton/Triplette) to approve the proposed Code Enforcement
Effectiveness Program. (Kaya Opposed).
4. CHAIRMAN'S COMMENTS/REPORT:
A. Chairman Triplette advised the Board members and staff that he had a
scheduling conflict on the date of the regularly scheduled, December 8,
1997 Board of Appeals and Advisors meeting and would be unable to
attend.
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5. DIRECTOR'S COMMENTS/REPORT:
A Swimming Pool Safety Standards - Update Report:
Director Larsen advised the Board members that staff is in the process of
drafting revisions to the CVMC Swimming Pool fencing standards and
would be presenting the proposed modifications to the Board at the next
regularly scheduled meeting.
6. COMMUNICATIONS (PUBLIC REMARKS/WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE): None
7. ADJOURNMENT: Chairman Triplette adjourned the meeting at 7:00 p.m. to the
next regular meeting scheduled for December 8, 1997.
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KENN TH G. LARSEN, C.B.O.
DIRECTOR OF BUILDING AND HOUSING
SECRETARY TO THE BOARD OF APPEALS AND ADVISORS
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