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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992/03/23 Board of Appeals & Advisors Minutes . . . MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING BOARD OF APPEALS AND ADVISORS CI'lY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA March 23.1992 Council Conference Room 5:15 p.m. MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Leonard, Vice-Chair Arnold, Board Members Gingerich, McArthur, Harter and Nash MEMBERS ABSENT: Board Member Contreras CI1Y STAFF PRESENT: Director of Building and Housing Larsen, Assistant Director of Building and Housing Remp, Administrative Secretary Uybungco and Chief Plans Examiner Saucedo CALL MEETING TO ORDER: Chairman Leonard called the meeting to order at 5:15 p.m. ROLL CALL: Members present constituted a quorum 1. DECLARATION OF EXCUSEDIUNEXCUSED ABSENTEEISM: MSUC Leonard/Arnold (6-0) to excuse the absence of Board Member Contreras due to a conflict of schedule. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: MSUC Arnold/Gingerich (6-0) to approve the minutes of December 16, 1991. 3. NEW BUSINESS: Director of Building and Housing Larsen thanked the Board for granting the postponement of the meeting regularly scheduled for March 9, 1992. Director of Building and Housing Larsen further stated that Assistant Director of Building and Housing Remp and Chief Plans Examiner Saucedo were present to answer any questions the Board may have regarding the adoption of the Uniform Codes. The process of approval and adoption through the City Council was briefly explained to the Board. The Board was further informed that these items will tentatively be scheduled for the Council Meeting for the last week of April. . Board of Appeals & Advisors -2- March 23,1992 A. Adoption of 1991 Edition Uniform Building Code Director of Building and Housing Larsen briefly presented the draft Uniform Building Code Ordinance to the Board and highlighted staffs recommendation. . A video regarding pressure impregnated cedar shakes and shingles was presented to the Board. Discussion regarding staffs recommendation to prohibit the installation of non-fire retardant treated wood shakes and shingles within the City and requiring all treated wood shake or shingle roofs to possess a minimum fire rating of class "C" followed. Mr. Tom Reed, General Contractor, stated that he disagreed with the information presented in the video and that wood shakes/shingles exposed to natural weather (even treated) is a fire hazard. Mr. Reed stated that he would like to see all wood shakes prohibited. Vice-Chair Arnold moved to request that item "e" on page 3 of the draft Ordinance be removed. The motion did not receive a second. Board Member Harter inquired whether the City could establish a separate standard for new construction versus existing structures. It was also stated that consideration needs to be given to citizens due to possible financial burden. Director of Building and Housing Larsen summarized staffs recommended revisions to the Uniform Building Code Ordinance. B. Adoption of 1991 Edition Uniform Mechanical Code Director of Building and Housing Larsen presented the draft Uniform Mechanical Code Ordinance to Chairman Leonard and members of the Board. . C. Adoption of 1991 Edition Uniform Plumbing Code Director of Building and Housing Larsen presented the draft Uniform Plumbing Code Ordinance to Chairman Leonard and members of the Board. D. Adoption of 1991 Edition Uniform Housing Code Director of Building and Housing Larsen presented the draft Uniform Housing Code Ordinance to Chairman Leonard and members of the Board. MSUC Arnold/Gingerich (6-0) to approve the adoption of the above mentioned draft Ordinances for the Uniform Building Code, Uniform Plumbing Code, Uniform Mechanical Code and Uniform Housing Code, as recommended by staff. . . . Board of Appeals & Advisors -3- March 23,1992 4. DIRECTOR'S COMMENTS/REPORT: A. Director of Building and Housing Larsen informed the Board that staff will present an update report regarding the Department's Community Appearance Program at the April 13, 1992 meeting. 5. COMMUNICATIONS (PUBLIC REMARKS/WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE): None 6. Chairman Leonard adjourned the meeting at 6:38 p.m. to the next regular meeting scheduled for April 13, 1992. ~EN.~A"'~ DIRECTOR OF BUILDING AND HOUSING SECRETARY TO THE BOARD OF APPEALS AND ADVISORS YFEL&~O ADMINISTRATIVE SECRETARY DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING AND HOUSING /yu (032392M.DOC)