HomeMy WebLinkAboutBuilding Review Board - Minutes - 05/31/2007Minutes approved by the Board at the June 28, 2007 Me.
FORT COLLINS BUILDING REVIEW BOARD
Regular Meeting — May 31, 2007
Lee
A regular meeting of the Building Review Board was held on Thursday, May 31, 2007 in the Council
Chambers of the Fort Collins Municipal Building at 300 Laporte Avenue, Fort Collins, Colorado.
BOARDMEMBBRS PRESENT:
David Carr
Alan Cram
Mike Gust
Gene Little
Jim Packard
Michael Smilie, Chair
George Smith
BOARDMEMBERS ABSENT:
None
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT:
Felix Lee, Neighborhood & Building Services Director
Delyna Coldiron, Contractor Licensing & Admin Services Coordinator
AGENDA:
1. ROLLCALL
The meeting was called to order.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Carr made a motion to approve the minutes from the March 29, 2007 meeting. Cram seconded the
motion. The motion passed.
3. Andy Rex, d/b/a Rex General Contracting:
Lee introduced this appeal. He noted that the appellant currently has a Class D2 license which
allows him to perform the following:
"to construct residential garages not exceeding one thousand (1,000) square feet
in total floor area: to construct additions which do not exceed one thousand
(I,000) square feet of floor area; and to perform any structural alterations,
demolitions and/or repairs, to any building or structure in the City classified by
the building code as a Group R, Division 3 occupancy housing not more than two
(2) dwelling units, or a Group. U, Division I occupancy. A Class D2 general
contractor license holder is also authorized permitted to do any work allowed
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under the miscellaneous and minor structures specialized trade contractor license
(to ronstnrct, repair, or demolish (a) detached structures such as shelters, storage
sheds, playhouses, greenhouses, and gazebos; and (b) unenclosed structures such
as open carports, patio covers, open porches, and decks. Any such work is
further limited to one story buildings or structures not exceeding two hundred
(200) square feet in floor area and which contain occupancies limited to those
classified by the -building code as Group R, Division 3; Group S, Divisions 1 and
2; and Group U other than private)."
Lee noted that the appellant has the opportunity to perform the following projects:
1) 420 N. Grant— Construct two new single family homes: The appellant owns this
property and has an existing house that currently sits on two lots. He would like to demo
the existing house and rebuild a single family dwelling on each of the two lots.
2) 240 E Mountain — Office remodel. This project entails adding a bathroom, installing
some new windows, installing two new exterior doors, adding a new heating system, new
electric and the installation of new work stations.
Lee added that the appellant earlier obtained permission from the Board to build an addition to
1122 W Mountain Avenue which exceeded the limitations of appellant's license and stated that
the project is currently underway. All other projects on record for the appellant have been
completed without incident
The Board heard testimony from the appellant, Andy Rex. After closing statements, the Board
discussed the information that was presented.
Carr made a motion to approve both project exemptions requested Smilie seconded the motion
A friendly amendment was suggested by Smilie that would require the appellant to take and pass
the City's D 1 exam prior to starting the 420 N. Grant project. Carr accepted the amendment.
Vote:
You: Carr, Packard, Little, Smilie, Cram Smith and Gust
Nays: None
5. David Martinez, d/b/a J&M Remodeling:
Lee introduced this appeal. He stated that the appellant was in the process of applying for a D2
license and supervisor certificate and that according to the City's licensing requirements, to
qualify for a Class D2 license or supervisor certificate, an applicant must have constructed or
supervised the construction of three (3) completed projects, each with a construction value of
not less than fiftaen thousand dollars ($15,000.) and each of which entails the significant
structural alteration of or the addition to a single-family home or equivalent structure as
determined by the Building Official. Lee explained that because the appellant's company
performs only residential finish work, he was unable to provide documentation on projects that
are sufficient to qualify for an unrestricted D2 license. Therefore, according to Lee, the
appellant was seeking a limited D2 license that would enable him to perform non-structural
residential finish work. Lee noted that the appellant took the City's D2 exam on April 5, 2007
and scored a 75%.
The Board heard testimony from the appellant, David Martinez After closing statements, the
Board discussed the information that had been presented.
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Smilie made a motion to approve a D2 license limited to residential finish work. Packard
seconded the motion..
Vote:
Yeas: Carr, Packard, Little, Smilie, Cram, Smith and Oust
Nays: None
6. Other Business
Lee provided an update on IBC and Property Maintenance Code efforts currently underway.
Meeting adjourned at 2:13 p.m.
Felix ixl Lee, Net+ d & Building Services Mike Smilie, Board Chair
Director