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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994/10/10 Board of Appeals & Advisors Minutes MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING BOARD OF APPEALS AND ADVISORS CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA October 10, 1994 Conference Room No. 1 5:15 p.m. MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Gingerich, Vice-Chairman Triplette, Board Members Compton and Puzon MEMBERS ABSENT: Board Members Coleman, Fabrick and Harter CITY STAFF PRESENT: Director of Building & Housing Larsen and Assistant Director of Building & Housing Remp CALL MEETING TO ORDER: Chairman Gingerich called the meeting to order at 5:15 p.m. ROLL CALL: Members present constituted a quorum. 1. DECLARATION OF EXCUSED/UNEXCUSED ABSENTEEISM: Motions were not taken to identify whether the absences of Board Members Coleman, Fabrick and Harter were excused/unexcused. Motions will be taken at the meeting of November 14, 1994. It was noted however that Board Members Coleman and Fabrick had notified the Department prior to the meeting. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Motion to approve the Minutes of September 19, 1994 will be taken at the Meeting of November 14, 1994, due to the lack of Members required to take action. (Board Member Puzon did not qualify to take action.) 3. NEW BUSINESS: None 4. CHAIRMAN'S COMMENTS/REPORT: A. Report on the 72nd Annual Education and Code Development Conference of the InternationaJ Conference of Building Officials Board of Appeals & Advisors -2- October 10, 1994 Written report was provided by Chairman Gingerich to the Members. Chairman Gingerich pointed out that the focus of the Annual Business Meeting was on education seminars, which were all taught by professionals in the field. Participants were familiarized with the issues facing Bui/ding Officials. Seminars on Fire Modeling, Architectural Applications, UBC Administration, Means of Egress, Alternative Methods & Materials, and Wind & Earthquake Forces were discussed. Chairman stated that the educational manual that was distributed was of èxcellent quality. The manual was made available for review by the other Members of the Board. 5. DIRECTOR'S COMMENTS/REPORT: A. Introduction of New Board Member - Peter S. Puzon Director of Bui/ding and Housing Larsen introduced Mr. Puzon to the Board. Mr. Puzon's background and qualifications were presented to the Board. B. Final Report on Proposal to Identify the Board of Appeals and Advisors as Final Appellate Body for Cases Relating to Abandoned, Wrecked, Inoperative and Dismantled Vehicles or Parts Thereof The proposed ordinance changes were discussed. Suggestions for language change and typographical errors were noted. Changes will be made and redistributed to the Members at the Meeting of November 14, 1994. C. Report on State of California HCD Swimming Pool Enclosures The Board of Appeals and Advisors was informed that the Bui/ding Standards Commission repealed the emergency regulations. The Department will now go back to enforcing the local code as previously written. D. Report on Proposed Implementation of Citation Authority Program An overview of the actions being proposed by staff to enhance Code Enforcement effectiveness was discussed with the Board. The proposed Citation Authority Program wi/I be a comprehensive package, which will be brought back to the Board in the near future. Board of Appeals & Advisors -3- October 10, 1994 E. Status Report on Access Appeals Board The establishment of the Access Appeals Board was approved without comments by Council. Additional applications must be submitted by parties interested in being on the Access Appeals Board. F. Citywide Kiosk Program Director of Building and Housing Larsen informed the Board that the Department has met with the major developers in the area to explore the idea of developing a Kiosk Program. This effort is intended to reduce the number of illegal signs throughout the City. Director of Building and Housing Larsen will be meeting with the Board of Realtors to encourage them to comply and solicit their comments in developing the program. G. The San Diego Area Chapter, ICBO will be sponsoring a seminar on December 9, 1994 on Code Updates. Members were encouraged to attend. Seminar announcements will be provided as Soon as copies become available. 5. COMMUNICATIONS (PUBLIC REMARKS/WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE): None 6. ADJOURNMENT: Chairman Gingerich adjourned the meeting at 6:00 p.m. to the next regular meeting scheduled for November 14, 1994. ~;(G~ KENNETH G. LARSEN, C.8.0. DIRECTOR OF BUILDING AND HOUSING SECRETARY TO THE BOARD OF APPEALS AND ADVISORS Minutes Taken By: - :/ ~, " BRAD REMP, C.B.O. 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