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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991/08/12 Board of Appeals & Advisors Minutes SCANNED I MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING 7/,3u/':; 1/) BOARD OF APPEALS AND ADVISORS CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Date August 12. 1991 Parks & Recreation Conf. Rm. 5:00 v.m. MEMBERS PRESENT: Chainnan Leonard, Vice-Chairperson Arnold, Board Members Gingerich, Nash, McArthur, Harter and Contreras MEMBERS ABSENT: None CITY STAFF PRESENT: Director of Building and Housing Larsen, Assistant Director of Building and Housing Remp, Administrative Secretary Uybungco and Senior Building Inspector James Monaghan CALL MEETING TO ORDER: Chairman Leonard called the meeting to order at 5:05 p.m. ROLL CALL: Members present constituted a quorum. 1. DECLARATION OF EXCUSEDIUNEXCUSED ABSENTEEISM: N/A 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: MSUC Nash/Gingerich (7-0) to approve the minutes of June 10, 1991. 3 NEW BUSINESS: A Bonita Country Day School, 2240 Fenton Street - Re~est for Ap,peal of Waiver of One-Hour Horizontal Occupancy Separation;" -1" to "B-2' Director of Building and Housing Larsen, on behalf of the applicant, explained the appeal and the layout & structural description of the building. A map depicting the floor plan was available. The ap8,licant is requesting approval for placement of a full suppression system in ieu of the one-hour horizontal separation. Director of Building and Housing Larsen further explained that the if¡Plicant is currently appltcng for a Conditional Use Permit from the lanning Department to a low the proposed use at this location. If approved, the c.u.P. will only be effeC!lve for a maximum of three years and win be reviewed on an annual basis. Board Member Gingerich inquired whether a full suppression system was a requirement along with the one-hour horizontal separation. Director of Bu1lding and Housing Larsen stated that the suppression system was not required. Board of Appeals & Advisors -2- August 12, 1991 Board Member Gingerich asked how the mechanical system wiIl effect the ventilation of the building in the event of a fire. Director of Building and Housing Larsen informed the Board that staff did not research the mechanical s?;stem. However, the building had been finaled in the past three to four mont s and the Fire Department did approve the system. MSC Nash/Gingerich (5-2) (Arnold and Contrerashto approve the placement of a fuIl suppression system m lieu of the one-hour orizontal separation. MSUC Gin~erich/Harter (7-0) to mandate the mechanical system to be equipped WIth an automatic shutoff which will shut down all air-moving ~uihment when smoke is detected in a return-air duct as per the Uniform ec anical Code, Section 1009 (1988 Edition). MSC Nash/Gingerich (5-2) [Arnold and Contreras] to approve the request as amended. 4. DIRECTOR'S COMMENTS/REPORT: A Director of Building and Housing Larsen introduced the new member of the board, Mr. Bill Harter to the other board members and staff. Board Member Harter gave a short self-introduction and informed the other members that he has been in the piping industry since 1973 and is on the Board of the Plumbers' Union. All Board Members welcomed Mr. Harter. B. Director of Buildin'band Housing Larsen informed the Board that Chairman Leonard, Assistant irector of Building and Housing Remp and himself will be attending the 69th Annual Code Development and Education Conference of the International Conference of Buildmg Officials durint the week of September 9 through 13, 1991 and asked if the Board would li e to iostpone the regularly scheduled meeting of September 9, 1991 to September 3, 1991. MSUC Arnold/Gingerich (7-0) to approve the deferment of the meeting scheduled for September 9, 1991 to September 23, 1991. C. Director of Building and Housing Larsen informed the Board that the City is sponsoring an Annual City-Wide Clean-Up in which free dumpsters are available are five locations throughout the City for three consecutive Saturdays. On Saturday, August 10, 1991 Channel 10 News was on location at Hilltoþ and Naples. A 20-second clip was shown to the Board which depicted Dick oster, Senior Code Enforcement Officer stating general information regarding the clean-up. Board of Appeals & Advisors -3- August 12,1991 D. Assistant Director of Building and Housing Remp informed the Board that an Automated Permit Tracking System has been aPhroved in the FY 1991-1992 Budget. Staff is anticipating to be on-line by t e beginning of 1992. The ðtstem will enhance communications with other departments and avoid uplication of effort. E. Director of Building and Housing Larsen informed the Board that Council requested staff to update the Master Fee Schedule. Staff will be bringing recommendations for changes to the Board for endorsement prior to forwarding to Council. Assistant Director of Building and Housing Remp stated that the Fire Department may implement a fee for Fire Permits. Fire Marshal Gove has stated that she would like to corne before the Board for feedback and endorsement. 5. COMMUNICATIONS (PUBLIC REMARKSIWRIITEN CORRESPONDENCE): None 6. Chairman Leonard adjourned the meeting at 6:11 p.m. to the next regular meeting scheduled for September 23, 1991. ~~~Ni.{¿ÇL DIRECTOR OF BUILDING AND HOUSING SECRETARY TO THE BOARD OF APPEALS AND ADVISORS YEELIN&M 'i?/~3 (c\\ ADMINISTRATIVE SECRETARY DEPARlMENT OF BUILDING AND HOUSING /yu ("I291M.DOC)