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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBuilding Review Board - Minutes - 07/26/2007Karla Smith - 7.26 07 minutes.appvd.pdf Page l FORT COLLINS BUILDING REVIEW BOARD Regular Meeting — July 26, 2007 A regular meeting of the Building Review Board was held on Thursday, July 26, 2007 in the Council Chambers of the Fort Collins Municipal Building at 300 LaPorte Avenue, Fort Collins, Colorado. 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 Delynn Coldiron, Contractor Licensing & Admin Services Coordinator AGENDA: 1. ROLLCALL The meeting was called to order. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Cram made a motion to approve the minutes from the June 28, 2007 meeting. Packard seconded the motion. The motion passed. Byron McGough, d/hfa Wattle & Daub: Lee introduced this appeal. He noted that the appellant holds a Class E license with the City of Fort Collins and explained that this license allows the holder to perform alterations to any building or structure in the City, when such alterations do not include modifications to the structural frame as defined in the building code and to construct, 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 (20G) 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 garages. Karla Smith - 7.26.07.minutes.appvd.pdf Page 2 BRB July 26, 2007 Pg. 2 Lee noted that the appellant has the opportunity to perform a renovation in the existing basement of a commercial building and that the work involved some structural modifications which fall outside of the scope of his license. Lee stated that according to the appellant's information, he planned to work under the specific directives and observations of Richard S. Beardmore, a licensed structural engineer and the project engineer for this job. Lee mentioned that the appellant had done several jobs within the City of Fort Collins that have been completed without incident, including commercial alteration and roofing jobs. Lee directed the Board to additional project experience that had been noted in the appellant's information. The Board heard testimony from the appellant, Byron McGough. After closing statements, the Board discussed the information that was presented. _ Gust made a motion to deny the appellant's request. There was no second and, therefore, the motion died. Can: made a motion to approve the one-time exemption requested provided that daily on�site supervision be provided by the appellant. Smith seconded the motion. Vote: Yeas: Can, Packard, Little, Smilie, Cram, and Smith Nays: Gust 4. Tim Kruse, d/b/a Gekko Building Services, LLC: Lee introduced this appeal. He stated that appellant had applied for an HVAC license and supervisor certificate and noted that all forma had been submitted with the exception of four of the required project verification forms required by ordinance. Leo explained that the appellant had noted in his information that he was unable to obtain the information required since his records were unintentionally destroyed while in storage, as well as due to the fact that his business contacts wereno longer around. Lee added that the appellant passed the City's HVAC exam on July 1, 2004, scoring a 94%and then directed the Board to the resume of appellant's experience, together with his proof of licensing in other jurisdictions, that was included in the Board's packet. The Board heard testimony from the appellant, Tim Kruse. After closing statements, the Board discussed the information that had been presented. Little made a motion to approve the HVAC license and supervisor certificate requested with the provision that the appellant pass the current HVAC exam prior to any permit activity, and that he fulfill the requirement of four more completed projects (2 of which must be new construction) within the next six months. Carr seconded the motion.. Vote: Yeas: Carr, Little, Sinitic, and Smith Nays: Packard, Cram and Gust Exterior Property Maimenance/Dangerous Buildingaental Housing Code Presentations: Beth Sowder, Neighborhood Services Manager, gave a brief presentation on exterior property maintenance codes. Mike Gebo, Building Code & Inspections Administrator, gave a brief presentation on dangerous buildings and rental house codes. Karla Smith - 7.26.07.minutes.appvd.pdf Page 3 BRB July 26, 2007 Pg. 3 Thera was discussion on the information that was presented, suggestions offered, etc. Board members were appreciative of the information that was shared. Other Business Board Member Gust requested that Felix review the Board's directive in the City Code. Felix reviewed Section 2-117 in the City Code, outlining the Board's function. Board Member Gust had some concern that the Board has become too lax in providing temporary Hearses to individuals who don't Hilly meet the requirements of the licensing ordinance. He was concerned that the Board is not providing good service to the City and the Community by doing this. Them was some agreement from other Board Members that Board decisions ere too liberal and that having a discussion related to this subject would be desirable. It was mentioned that it is not so much the Board's purpose to deny a license, but to ensure that those who are given one are a good contractor. There was concem that there needs to be some balance so that there is support for the people who want to opportunity to work here. It was mentioned that other contractors are finding ways to get the experience necessary to get a license. Them was some feeling that the City is not here to help people learn, but to make sure that we have experienced contractors working in our City. Due to time, it was suggested that the Board have further discussion on this item at a future meeting. Meeting adjourned at 4:27 p.m. Felix Lee, Neighborhood & Building Services Director Mike Smilie, Board (:hair