HomeMy WebLinkAboutBuilding Review Board - Minutes - 01/27/1994BUILDING REVIEW BOARD
January 27, 1994
281 North College Avenue
Minutes
Members Present: Mike Sutton
Harry Cornell
Charles Cotterman
Doug Johnson
Susan Kruel-Froseth
Rudy Hansch
Staff Present: Felix Lee
Ann Chantler
Dennis Sumner, Light & Power
Staff Liaison: Felix Lee
Council Liaison: Ann Azari
The minutes for the December meeting were approved.
Felix presented a letter of resignation to the Board from Mark
Goldrich.
Clay Meyer appeared before the Board requesting an upgrade from a
Class E license to a Class D license.
Mr. Meyer stated he did build two complete homes but can't locate
the owners to fill out job verification forms. He stated he
remodeled two bars, The Desert Rose and The Tavern at the Mill.
Board member Johnson moved to approve Mr. Meyer for testing for a
D license and certificate with one additional job verification form
that reflected D work or greater. Board member Cotterman seconded
the motion. The motion passed.
Dennis Sumner, Light & Power was present to address questions of
the Board with regard to the Model Energy Code. It has been
recommended by staff and the Electric Board to delay the adoption
of the code. Mr. Sumner presented a time line for the proposed
adoption.
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Discussion was held concerning the cost to the home owner and
builder when the new code is adopted.
Felix Lee stated the Federal mandate is for the states to adopt the
1992 Model Energy Code by October 1994, or explain to them why
they have not adopted the code. Felix would like to be well on
track and have something in the works before the State makes their
decision.
Board member Cornell moved to support the plan submitted and
approved by Dennis Sumner and the Electric Board. Board member
Hansch seconded the motion. The motion passed.
Board member Kruel-Froseth excused herself.
The adoption of the 1991 Uniform Building Code and Amendments were
discussed.
Smoke Detectors
The Board does not support a smoke detector with battery back-up in
each sleeping area. Two concerns stated were; the cost to the
homeowner, and the possibility that homeowners will disconnect the
alarm when there was a false alarm.
Ballister Spacing
Staff continues to support the 4" spacing and the Board continues
to support 6" spacing, as they did in the last code review.
Joints and Seams of Ducts
A lengthy discussion was held regarding this issue. Felix stated
his concerns: the loss of energy, health and safety, and the
possible leakage of air and gases. Also, the use of duct tapes are
not proven to hold up over years and would not be accepted. The
Board stated they did not feel the cost and the outcome were
significant enough to support this ammendment. Board member Hansch
moved to not support this ammendment. Board member Johnson seconded
the motion. Yeas: Johnson, Hansch, Cornell, Sutton. Oppossed:
Cotterman.
Wood Roofing
A memo from the Poudre Fire Authority recommending not allowing
wood roofs in the City limits was discussed. It was decided by the
Board to ask Mike Pretz, Fire Marshall to attend the next meeting
for further discussion on this matter.
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Board member Cornell moved that more time and more information be
provided to the Board before any response on this issue be made.
Board member Hansch seconded the motion. The motion passed.
A memo from Steve Roy, City Attorney, regarding appeals to Council,
was discussed. Board member Hansch moved to recommend Option A
with the exception that the cost of transcript of the proceedings
be borne by the appellant. Board member Cornell seconded the
motion. Yeas: Hansch, Cornell. Oppossed: Johnson. Abstain:
Cotterman. The motion passed.
The meeting was adjourned.