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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBuilding Review Commission - MINUTES - 09/30/2025Building Review Commission REGULAR MEETING September 25, 2025 – 9:00 AM Council Chambers, City Hall 300 Laporte Ave •CALL TO ORDER Chair Richards called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. •ROLL CALL o Commission Members Present – Eric Richards (Chair) Shaun Moscrip (Vice Chair) Gabe Dunbar Bob Poncelow Jeffrey Schneider Ronnie Zimmerman o Commission Members Absent – Casey Roberts o Staff Members Present – Marcus Coldiron, Chief Building Official Shar Manno, Manager Customer Support Madelene Shehan, Assistant City Attorney Melissa Matsunaka, BRC Admin o Guest(s) – None •AGENDA REVIEW Chair Richards reviewed the published agenda. •COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION ON ITEMS ON OR NOT ON THE AGENDA None. •CONSENT AGENDA REVIEW No items were pulled from consent. •CONSENT AGENDA 1.CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF AUGUST 28, 2025. The purpose of this item is to approve the minutes from August 28, 2025 regular meeting of the Building Review Commission. Commissioner Dunbar moved, seconded by Commissioner Zimmerman, to approve the Consent Agenda. Yeas: Dunbar, Moscrip, Poncelow, Schneider, Zimmerman, and Richards. Nays: none. THE MOTION CARRIED. • DISCUSSION AGENDA 2. GREG MIZER, STREAMLINE ENTERPRISES, INC. – REQUEST FOR A ONE-TIME USE LICENSE AND SUPERVISOR’S CERTIFICATE WITHOUT REQUIRED EXAM OR PROJECT VERIFICATIONS Mr. Greg Mizer of Streamline Enterpirses, Inc. is requesting a one-time-use Class C2(DR) license and supervisor’s certificate to be issued to allow him to complete a single project that falls outside the scope of the license and supervisor’s certificate currently held, although he cannot provide the required Council (ICC) testing certificate or project verifications requirements. STAFF: Shar Manno, Manager Customer Support, Community Development and Neighborhood Services Marcus Coldiron, Chief Building Official, Community Development and Neighborhood Services Greg Mizer, Streamline Enterprises, Inc., introduced himself. Chair Richards outlined the hearing process. STAFF PRESENTATION Shar Manno, Customer Support Manager, outlined the request for a variance to the required exam and project verifications required for a Class C2(DR) license and supervisor’s certificate. She discussed the Code requirements related to evidence of a passing score on the applicable written examination and project verifications. She discussed those submitted by Mr. Mizer, which were deemed insufficient. Additionally, she noted that Mr. Mizer and Streamline Enterprises, Inc., have been hired to complete a basement finish in Fort Collins and must acquire contractor licensing to pull required permits. Manno stated staff is recommending denial of Mr. Mizer’s request for variances to the testing, project verification, and minimum experience requirements for a one-time Class C2(DR) license and supervisor’s certificate under City Code Sections 15-157(c), 15-158 and 15-159(a)(5). In support of this recommendation, staff finds that, based on the application, testing and project verification materials received, She indicated that Mr. Mizer does not have the experience necessary for a Class C2(DR) license and supervisor’s certificate. Manno noted that Mr. Mizer has extensive experience in single-family detatched remodels, and that his experience may have some transferability into multi-family remodels. APPLICANT PRESENTATION Greg Mizer, Streamline Enterprises, Inc., discussed the company’s history, and stated the reasons for requesting a variance to the required exam and project verifications required for a Class C2(DR) license and supervisor’s certificate, specifically that the company does not build full structures and the testing covers all aspects required for full structure builds for both residential and commercial. Mr. Mizer discussed his experience in basement remodels along the front range. He also noted the basement project in Fort Collins will be like other basement remodels he has successfully completed except there is one shared wall. He seeks a one-time variance that is limited to this project. COMMISSION QUESTIONS/DISCUSSION Commissioner Moscrip and Mr. Mizer discussed whether Mr. Mizer will be completing structural work for the upcoming basement project. Mr. Mizer noted there will not be structural work involved in the basement remodel. Commissioner Moscrip asked staff about the differences in licenses. Marcus Coldiron, Chief Building Official, replied that since Mr. Mizer’s project is a four-plex, Mr. Mizer’s request falls under the IBC not the IRC. Chair Richards asked staff to discuss any nuances or differences that may arise in Mr. Mizer’s project, for example, special fire blocking, sealing up penetrations, fire suspension system, etc., that are different from single-unit residences. Mr. Coldiron discussed the differences, including that the project has one common wall. Coldiron indicated that Mr. Mizer would qualify to complete a duplex. Coldiron also noted that this project would not require a fire suppression system due to the age of the building. Chair Richards asked Mr. Mizer to discuss his experience of working on duplex remodels. Mr. Mizer discussed fire blocking considerations. He indicated that his contractors were responsible for meeting code requirements and passing inspections for fire blocking. Mr. Mixer noted that this project has one penetration that needs to be sealed properly. He noted that he would hire folks to complete that portion of the project. Commissioner Poncelow asked staff to clarify if a homeowner in the four-plex could get a permit to complete a basement remodel project on their unit. Coldiron indicated that a homeowner would need to hire a licensed contractor to get a permit and complete the project on a unit in a four-plex. Commissioner Dunbar and Mr. Mizer discussed the existing concrete foundation wall in the unit. Char Richards asked Mr. Mizer to confirm that Mr. Mizer is only adding two by four stud walls and drywall to make it a finished basement space. Mr. Mizer agreed and noted that framing will be minimal. Commissioner Dunbar discussed that he does not have any issues with allowing Mr. Mizer’s one- time use variance request. Commissioner Zimmerman moved that the Building Review Commission grant the requested variance to waive the written examination, project verification, and minimum experience requirements under City Code Sections 15-157(c), 15-158, and 15-159(a) with respect to Mr. Mizer’s application for a Class C2(DR) license and supervisor’s certificate as shown in the materials for this hearing. This variance is limited to allowing the issuance of a one-time use Class C2(DR) license and supervisor’s certificate, which may only be used to complete the basement finish project described in the hearing materials. The Commission finds that: granting this variance will not be a substantial detriment to the public good or substantially impair the intent and purposes of Chapter 15, Article V; and that the strict application of these Code sections would result in peculiar or exceptional practical difficulties to Mr. Mizer because Mr. Mizer’s experience shows that he has the capabilities to execute this type of work. Commissioner Poncelow seconded. Yeas: Dunbar, Moscrip, Poncelow, Schneider, Zimmerman, and Richards. Nays: none. THE MOTION CARRIED. Chair Richards encouraged Mr. Mizer to continue working with staff to finalize his paperwork. • OTHER BUSINESS None • ADJOURNMENT Chair Richards adjourned the meeting at 9:27 a.m. Minutes prepared by and respectfully submitted by Melissa Matsunaka.