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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBuilding Review Board - Minutes - 08/28/20030 Minutes approved by the Board at the October 30, 2003 Meeting FORT COLLINS BUILDING REVIEW BOARD Regular Meeting — August 28, 2003 1:00 D.M. Council Liaison: Karen Weitkunat IStaff Liaison: Felix Lee (221-6760) Chairperson: Charles Fielder Phone: 484-0117(W), 207-0505(H) A regular meeting of the Building Review Board was held on Thursday August 28, 2003, in the Council Chambers of the Fort Collins Municipal Building at 300 LaPorte Avenue, Fort Collins, Colorado. BOARDMEMBERS PRESENT: David Carr Charles Fielder Leslie Jones Bradley Massey John McCoy Michael Smilie BOARDMEMBERS ABSENT: Gene Little STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT: Felix Lee, Building and Zoning Director Delynn Coldiron, Contractor Licensing Administrator Stacie Soriano, Staff Support AGENDA: 1. ROLLCALL The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Fielder, and roll call was taken. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Boardmember Massey made a motion to approve the minutes from the July 31, 2003, meeting. Boardmember Jones seconded the motion. The motion passed. Vote: Yeas: McCoy, Jones, Fielder, Massey, Smilie, and Carr. • Nays: None. BRB 08/28/03 Page 2 3. Contractor License Appeal — Mark Cortese, d/b/a The Filter Guy, License #H-1763, Case #16- 03. Fielder explained the procedure for contractor appeals. Lee provided an introduction to the appeal. Cortese appeared before the Board a couple of months ago. Lee reviewed Cortese's past appeal. Lee stated that the temporary license expired. Lee stated that Cortese has attempted to pass the exam on three occasions. Lee noted that there were some problems obtaining a 1991 United Mechanical Code book. Lee stated that Cortese has additional projects scheduled to start and has also completed three projects since the temporary license was issued. Cortese was seeking another 90-day extension or an exam waiver. Mark Cortese addressed the Board. Cortese reviewed his previous complaint; mainly that he does not perform commercial work. Cortese noted his difficulty locating a 1991 United Mechanical Code book. Lee asked Cortese to clarify for the Board the type of work he performs. Cortese replied service work, adding on air conditioners, and furnaces. There was a discussion held regarding what questions Cortese missed on the exam and if they pertain to his type of work. Lee stated that the test has 35 questions and one can only miss a small amount in order to pass the exam. Massey asked why the Building Department was using the 1991 code. Lee stated because the 1991 Code was the Code that was adopted by the City. Lee stated that he would be willing to loan his book to Cortese on the condition that it be returned. Lee noted that the 1997 UMC would apply as well and Cortese could use the 1997 Code book. Smilie stated that he has had some concerns with Cortese's previous employer's work in the past. Smilie said that Cortese would need to know how many runs are allowed, length of the run, etc. Cortese agreed. Cortese did not have any closing statements. Lee made his closing statements. Lee stated that this situation exemplifies some of the issues with the licensing process. The HVAC license is a broad license covering both residential and commercial. Lee stated that Cortese's experience is narrow —replacement only. The HVAC license does not have sub -categories. Lee said that he would like to break the HVAC license into categories. Cortese has obtained building permits under his temporary license. Three jobs have been completed satisfactorily and the other two have not been inspected yet. McCoy was in favor of Cortese taking the exam as well as issuing another temporary license. McCoy made a motion to extend Cortese's license for another 90 days and that he pass the exam. Smilie seconded the motion. The motion passed. Vote: Yeas: McCoy, Jones, Fielder, Massey, Smilie, and Carr. BRB 08/28/03 Page 3 Nays: None. •4. Contractor License Appeal — Brent Hisgen, d/b/a Colorado Custom Design/Build, License 91-1- 1763, Case #17-03. Lee provided an introduction to the appeal. Hisgen was found working at 1436 Hiwan Court without the appropriate license or permit. Hisgen constructed a shade structure. The Appellant stated that he was unaware that a permit was needed for a shade structure. Hisgen has applied for a Class D2 license, but has to obtain approval from the Board. Hisgen has passed the Class D2 licensing exam. Hisgen addressed the Board. Hisgen stated that he was an independent insurance adjustor by trade, although he was been building projects since he was 14 years old. Hisgen went to vocational school for construction trades. Hisgen explained that his insurance position can be feast or famine and therefore he performs small construction jobs on the side. Hisgen stated that the licensing process has been intimidating and he explained his frustrations. Hisgen reviewed his past experience. Hisgen stated that he did not want to do new home construction, and would like the Class D2 license. Lee asked Hisgen to elaborate on his project verification forms. There was a discussion held regarding Hisgen using the house he built for his personal residence as a project verification. Lee asked Hisgen who the general contractor was for the Habitat for Humanity project. Hisgen responded Wildflower Homes. There was a discussion held regarding the valuations for the • forms that Hisgen submitted. It was found that Hisgen was subcontracting without a license, which is a violation of the licensing ordinance. Lee explained the ordinance. Hisgen did not have any closing statements. Lee wanted to make sure that Hisgen was aware of the contractor licensing requirements. Carr felt that the contractors should be penalized. Lee reviewed the issues for the Board to consider. There was a discussion held regarding which forms and projects would be permissible. The Board discussed their options in handling the case. McCoy stated that he felt a temporary license and a probationary period would be adequate. McCoy made a motion to issue Hisgen a 90 day temporary Class D-2 license. Jones seconded the motion. Massey wanted McCoy to amend his motion to include a letter of reprimand in Hisgen's file regarding the violation. McCoy agreed to amend his motion. The motion passed. Vote: Yeas: McCoy, Jones, Fielder, Massey, Smilie, and Carr. Nays: None. 5. Contractor License Appeal — Roger Killion, d/b/a Killion Enterprises, Case #18-03. Lee provided an introduction to the appeal. Killion was before the Board in May requesting approval for a demolition license. Killion does not have all of the necessary project verification • forms. The Board approved Killion to perform the demolition at the Cluck-U-Chicken building, BRB O8/28/03 Page 4 although Killion was not awarded the job. Killion has the opportunity to demolish a house and the Salvation Army building. Killion addressed the Board. Killion stated that he was not awarded the demolition of the Cluck- U-Chicken building. Killion requested a temporary license to demo a house, and stated he was in the process of bidding the contract for the Salvation Army building. Lee did not have any questions. Smilie asked Killion about the scope of the projects. Killion stated that the house is on a basement and explained to the Board what he would do to perform the demolition. The Salvation Army building is approximately 16 feet in height and made of concrete. There was a discussion held regarding Killion's project verification forms. Lee and Killion had no closing statements. Killion stated that he knew his limits. Smilie made a motion to grant a temporary license for the projects specified. McCoy seconded the motion. Vote: Yeas: McCoy, Jones, Fielder, Massey, Smilie, and Carr. Nays: None. 6. Other Business Lee gave an update on the IRC. Meeting adjourned at 2:40 p.m. Felix Lee, Building & Zoning Director ffil�//W�A'0@71 %ID l . - '.