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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBuilding Review Board - Minutes - 04/27/1995M BUILDING REVIEW BOARD April 27, 1995 Minutes Board member present: Meleski Hansch Sutton Cornell Cotterman Froseth Staff present: Felix Lee Ann Chantler Mike Pretz Staff Liaison: Felix Lee Council Liaison: Ann Azari The Building Review Board was called to order by chairman Sutton. The minutes were approved with one correction. Tom Winsor appeared before the Board requesting a Class D license. Mr. Winsor stated he did condo work and supervised up to 60 units. He also stated he framed many homes, built two complete houses a year and was responsible for running crews. Board chairman Sutton asked if Mr. Winsor could get more job verification forms from people he did work for in the past. Mr. Winsor stated he had gone a great lengths to contact people in other states but has been unable to find companies and or people to verify his past experience. Mr. Winsor stated he presently has a Home Improvement License with the city of Fort Collins but would like to build houses, not just do remodel work. Building Review Board April 27, 1995 Page 2 Board member Meleski stated his opinion was that Mr. Winsor should be able to build in Fort Collins according to the ordinances. He then asked where this Board and Felix were on adopting a Class D-2 license. Felix Lee stated this Board did look at the ordinance in the fall of 1994 but did not submit changes to City Council as he did not get concrete direction from the Building Review Board what they wanted changed and or added. Board chairman Sutton said Mr. Winsor's case was not applicable to the Class D-2 because he wanted to build houses, not just remodel. He suggested Mr. Winsor go back to Minnesota and get the references required. Board member Froseth stated Mr. Winsor's package showed lot of experience but was short of references. Board member Meleski moved to deny Mr. Winsor's appeal. Board member Cotterman seconded the motion. Yeas: Meleski, Hansch, Sutton, Cornell, Cotterman. Abstain: Froseth. Nayes: None. The motion passed. James Cook, Cook Restoration and Remodeling appeared before the Board requesting a special Class D license. Mr. Cook stated he has not built three homes, has not plans for building three homes, but just wants to do restoration and remodeling. The work he presently is doing has structural work involved and they are using Aspen Construction to sign for the permits. Cook Restoration and Remodeling would like to be able to sign the permits themselves. The Board reviewed the minutesfrom previous meetings where Mr. Brooksmith was given a provisional Class D license. Board member Cotterman stated this Board needed to develop a new Class D-2 license, and if Mr. Cook got a provisional license, it needed to be clearly defined what he could do under that license. Board member Cotterman stated a provisional D license should allow the contractor to do "minor" structural work. Board chairman Sutton stated this provisional license should allow him to do modification on Class C-2 and D work but not build a new single family home or duplexes. He added this Board needs to move quickly on developing a class D-2 license. E Building Review Board April 27, 1995 Page 3 Felix recommended that the scope of work be limited to residential construction. Board member Froseth suggested that a condition should be added that excludes load bearing walls in multi -family units. Felix responded by stating that type of work "spills" over into a Class E license. Board member Hansch moved to approve Cook Restoration and Remodeling for a provisional Class D license allowing him to do structural remodeling but allowing no new single family homes to be built under this license. Board member Cornell seconded the motion and added the Board respond as soon as possible with the change/addition of the new classification. Yeas: Meleski, Hansch, Sutton, Cornell, Cotterman, Froseth. Nayes: None. The motion passed. Roofino Ordinance: Felix submitted to the Board a draft of an amendment to the roofing ordinance. Mike Pretz, Poudre Fire Authority, was present to answer any questions and discuss the ordinance. Board member John Meleski made a presentation to the Board with additional information pertaining to this proposal. He asked the Board consider the same ordinance as Larimer County and make that recommendation to City Council. Board discussion followed. Board member Hansch had to leave but left a proxy vote with Chairman Sutton stating he supported Larimer County's ordinance. Board chairman Sutton asked for a motion in support of the proposed roofing ordinance amendment. No motion was made. Board member Meleski moved to not support the proposed amendment written. Cotterman seconded the motion. Yeas: Meleski, Sutton, Cornell, Cotterman, Froseth. The motion passed. Board member Meleski moved this Board recommend to City Council that Fort Collins adopt the roofing ordinance identical to Larimer County. The motion was withdrawn and restated that this Board reaffirm the position this Board stated at their last meeting. The motion was seconded by Cornell. Yeas: Meleski, Hansch by proxy, Sutton, Cornell, Cotterman, Froseth. The motion passed. Building Review Board April 28, 1995 Page 4 Enemy Code: Felix updated the Board stating public outreach meetings were held, the committee is working on the information and is expected to have something to Council by July. Board member Cornell commended this committee for all their efforts. Other Business: A memo from the mayor regarding the budget process was distributed. Felix presented information on accessible unit mix. He stated he had been in contact with the Commission on Disability and this wordage was a compromise on their part. Board member Meleski stated the proposal should use the factor of 18% rather than 50% because that is the factor provided by the State of the percentage of disabled population. Felix stated there is not necessarily a straight line relationship between the number of units accessible and the percentage of the population with disabilities. Board member Meleski stated he did not agree with this ordinance. Board member Cotterman moved to support the changed amendment. Board member Froseth seconded the motion. Yeas: Sutton, Cornell, Cotterman, Froseth. Nayes: Meleski. The motion passed. The meeting was adjourned.