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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBuilding Review Board - Minutes - 04/30/1992t BUILDING REVIEW BOARD - Regular Meeting MEMBERS PRESENT: April 30, 1992 9:15am Minutes Chris Allison Harry Cornell Charles Cotterman Mike Sutton Susan Kruel-Froseth MEMBERS ABSENT: Doug Johnson Mark Goldrich STAFF LIAISON: Felix Lee STAFF SUPPORT PRESENT: Felix Lee Ann Reichert Warren Jones, Roger Frasco, COUNCIL LIAISON: Susan Kirkpatrick Poudre Fire Poudre Fire The minutes of the March meeting were approved with correction. Ron Schroeder, Schroeder Homes appeared before the Board requesting a D License and Certificate. Board member Cotterman asked Mr. Schroeder if he had a license in the City of Fort Collins previously. Mr. Schroeder stated he had not. Board member Sutton questioned Mr. Schroeder about some of his job references. Mr. Schroeder stated he had his own contracting business from 1978-1982 but worked in the County so had no license. Board member Sutton moved to approve Mr. Ron Schroeder for testing for a Class D license and certificate. Board member Cotterman seconded the motion. The motion passed. Robert Kamke appeared before the Board requesting a Class D license and certificate. He stated he presently holds a jobbing license in Fort Collins and is seeking a higher license to do structural work. Board member Sutton asked Mr. Kamke what kind of houses he built in New York. Mr. Kamke stated he did custom homes with all of them being major structural projects. Building Review-4pard _XVYi1 30, 1992 Paije 2 AN Board chairman Allison asked Mr. Kamke what his job was on the experience reference 78 Sunset Hill Rd. Mr. Kamke stated he expanded a room and moved exterior walls. Board member Cotterman asked Mr. Kamke to explain the homes he built in New York. Mr. Kamke stated 18 years ago the houses he built were approximately $80,00-$100,000 homes and one large project took 39 months to complete. Board member Cotterman moved to approve Mr. Robert Kamke for testing for a Class D license and certificate. Board member Cornell seconded the motion. The motion passed. ,Dennis Morgan of Gevena Homes appeared before the Board requesting a Class C-02 certificate. Board chairman Allison asked Mr. Morgan about a job experience reference in Greeley. Mr. Morgan stated that job was apartments. He also stated he worked as supervisor for three years in Wyoming. In 1984 Mr. Morgan held a license with the city of Fort Collins. Board chairman Allison stated only two references reflect C-02 experience. Mr. Morgan stated he had experience building a 5 million dollar apartment project with Les Corum and he served as a superintendent on the project. Mr. Morgan is now the project manager of the California series for Geneva Homes. Board member Sutton inquired if Geneva has plans to build multi -family units. Mr. Morgan stated Geneva does, but not in the near future. Mr. Morgan stated he passed the Contractors Class B test in Wyoming. Mr. Morgan requested to change his request to apply for a Class D certificate. Board member Sutton moved to approve Dennis Morgan for testing for a class D certificate with possible waiver of testing. Felix Lee will verify with Wyoming if the Class B test is comparable to our Class D test. Board member Cotterman seconded the motion. The motion passed. Carl Sandusky- of CSI Construction appeared before the Board requesting a Class B license and certificate. Board member Cotterman verified with Mr. Sandusky that held a Class A unlimited license in Denver and a Class B license in Boulder. • 0 Building Review—BoraFd peril 30, 1992 Purge 3 4 The Board discussed with Mr. Sandusky the experience references received. Board member Cotterman moved to approve Mr. Sandusky for a class B license and certificate with a waiver of testing. Board member Sutton seconded the motion. Board member Sutton stated Mr. Sandusky was short job verifications, but felt the licenses he held was an acknowledgment of his experience. The motion passed. James Jansma, Jansma Construction, applied for a class D license and certificate. The Board reviewed his job verifications. It was moved by Board member Sutton to approve James Jansma for testing for a class D license and certificate. Board member Cornell seconded the motion. The motion passed. A complaint against Old Tyme Sheet Metal was heard by the Board. Board chairman Chris Allison explained the procedure to those present. Norm Graham of Old Tyme Sheet Metal was present. Felix Lee explained the Building Inspection Department had received a written complaint from Mr. Nordstrom that a furnace was installed at his residence with no permit from the City. Mr. Graham stated he had been licensed in the City of Fort Collins for the past 30 years and he was not in the habit of not taking out permits. He explained his son had working the business and had gotten ill. This permit must have been overlooked. Mr. Graham expressed regret that it happened. He stated he has licenses in other towns and knows the codes. Felix Lee stated no other complaints had been received against old Tyme Sheet Metal. Mr. Graham stated he and his son own the business and he monitors his son's work, but didn't know about this incident until it was too late. Board member Cornell asked what precautions Mr. Graham would take in the future to avoid this kind of thing happening. Mr. Graham stated his son has just received news of his poor health. Mr. Graham indicated his son may not be able to continue to work. There is a possibility that they may have to shut down the shop if his son's health doesn't get better. Building Review Board April 30, 1992 Page 4 aw . Board member Cott%rman asked if Mr. Nordstorm was being reimbursed by Old Tyme Sheet Metal for the work. Mr. Graham stated he would be happy to reimburse him. (Note for the record: after the hearing mr. Graham submitted a cashier's check receipt and stated he paid Mr. Nordstorm for a thermostat. Mr. Nordstrom later called to verify receiving payment.) Board chairman Allison asked Mr. Lee if Mr. Nordstrom's furnace had passed inspection. Mr. Lee stated he did not know which company did what work, but a permit was obtained by Mr. Nordstrom and the inspection was done and passed. Felix Lee stated it was the Board's charge to find fact whether there was a violation and then how the Board wishes to address that. Board member Cotterman asked why Mr. Graham had not accepted the certified letter from the City Building Inspection Office. Mr. Graham stated his daughter-in-law received the notification of the certified letter and didn't tell him. The Board members discussed with Mr. Eckman of the Citys Attorney's office the various options. It was noted Mr. Nordstrom was not present but his letter was received as evidence. The Board voted on the finding of fact that there was committed a, "Willful and deliberate disregard of the Building Code or any other code adopted by the city." Yeas: Allison, Cotterman Nayes: Cornell, Sutton Abstain: Froseth The Board voted on the finding of fact that there was committed a, "Failure to comply with any of the zoning ordinances or health and safety ordinances of the city." Yeas: Cornell, Sutton Nayes: Allison, Cotterman Abstain: Froseth The Board voted on the finding of fact for commission of "negligence" as stated in the City Code. Yeas: Cornell Nayes: Allison, Cotterman, Sutton, Abstain; Froseth Board member Sutton and Board member Cotterman asked the Board to reconsider their first vote. They felt there was no evidence that this was willful and deliberate. The Board voted on reconsidering the first item. Yeas: Allison, Cornell, Cotterman, Sutton Abstain: Froseth Building Review Board April 30, 1992 Page 5 d Board member Cotterman moved that there was a failure by Old Tyme Sheet Metal to comply with health and safety ordinances. Sutton seconded the motion. Yeas: Allison, Cornell, Cotterman, Sutton Abstain: Froseth Board member Sutton stated probation of six months was an appropriate penalty and so moved. Board member Cotterman seconded the motion. Yeas: Allison, Cornell, Cotterman, Sutton Abstain: Froseth Felix Lee asked for clarification on the exact probation. Board chairman Allison stated the Building Inspection Office would monitor the firm's business, if there were no violations or problems in the next six months, no further action would be taken. Bill Tiley appeared before the Board with a code appeal, Case 92- 01, 2839 South College. Board chairman Allison explained procedures. Lucia Liley, attorney for Mr. Tiley presented the case. Also present was Randy Beard, contractor for Mr. Tiley. The appeal stated by Ms. Liley was to add area to the So -Fro fabrics by removing one wall and not putting in a sprinkler system and adding a smoke detection system. The building was built in 1970 and annexed into the city in the late 701s. Ms. Liley submitted plans of the building and an affidavit from Rhoades Reality, Inc. According to Ms. Liley, this building was used as an open retail space until it was remodeled in 1976. This problem was brought to the attention of Mr. Tiley after a demolition permit was issued to remove an existing wall. This issue surfaced when the fire department made an inspection. She stated that So -Fro, House of. Fabrics, has a five year lease with Mr. Tiley, with no chance to re -negotiate the lease agreement. The expense for the sprinkler system cannot be figured into the lease agreement, Ms. Liley went on to say they are not adding any space, just removing one wall and restoring it to the original layout. She also explained for fire safety, the building was fire -rated metal with sheet rock and 1/2 of the wall on the North side is the only part that is finished with wood, and asphalt surrounds the entire building. She indicated remodeling would be very minor and a smoke detector and auto fire alarm system would be installed. Mr. Tiley agreed with what Ms. Liley's presentation and added some additional history. Building Review Board April 30, 1992 Page 6 --w Maw. Eckman explained the different codes/laws applicable to this situation. Warren Jones, Poudre Fire Authority discussed with the Board and appellant rules and regulations set by the Fire Authority. The Board, the appellant and the contractor discussed other options with regard to moving/not moving the wall. Mr. Lee explained that by taking out the one wall, it would then be required to sprinkle the entire building. Board member Sutton stated it understandable that the appellant did not know because of previous experience what was required by law, but this is not an unusual situation. Warren Jones stated he would like to see what kind of separation with a combination of glass and doors is acceptable. This was discussed. Mr. Tiley stated he would have to contact the House of Fabrics office in California and discuss this situation. Ms. Liley asked to withdraw the appeal indicating the appellant would possibly be pursuing a fire -rated movable partition across the narrow dimension of the space. Other Business: Mr. Lee approached the board about forming a "license" task team to get the review of the proposed license ordinance revisions moved along more quickly. Board member Cotterman stated he felt the basic proposed revisions could be refined and brought to the Board at the next meeting to act upon. After some discussion. Mr. Lee said he would do some final editing and send a draft to Board members two weeks before the next meeting. The Board members concurred. The meeting was adjourned.