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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996/06/10 Board of Appeals & Advisors Minutes 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 Fabrick/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. Board of Appeals & Advisors -2- June 10, 1996 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 Fabrick/Compton (5-0-2) (Gingerich and Coleman absent) to re- elect Mr. Triplette 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 Triplette/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 Board of Appeals & Advisors -3- June 10, 1996 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. Director 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. Board of Appeals & Advisors -4- June 10, 1996 MSC Fabrick/Compton (5-0-2) (Gingerich and Coleman absent) to make every effort to retain the Travel, Conferences and Meetings Accountfunding and request Chairman Triplette 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. ~-øG~ KENNETH G. LARSEN, C.B.O. DIRECTOR OF BUILDING AND HOUSING SECRETARY TO THE BOARD OF APPEALS AND ADVISORS ~ ~ h t!.LJ YEELlN UYB NGCO ADMINISTRA IVE SECRETARY DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING AND HOUSING COMPLIANCE WITH AMERICANS WITH DISABiliTIES ACT The City of Chula Vista, in complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), request individuals who require special accommodation to access, attend and/or participate in a City meeting, aotivity, or service, request such accommodation at least forty·eight (48) hours in advanoe for meetings and five (5) days for scheduled schedules and activities. Please contact Yeelin Uybungco, Administrative Secretary, for specific information at (619) 691-5007 or Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD) at (619) 585-5647. California Relay Service is also available for the hearing impaired. /yu (B:\VVP51 \0610Q6M)