HomeMy WebLinkAbout518 N Loomis Ave - Correspondence/Change of Use - 04/18/1972MEMO FOR RECORD --Subject: Marshall's (Formerly E & J) Distributing Co.
< NLoomis change from beer warehouse to
commercial warehouse for Texaco Co.
1. Building Code Requirements: Analysis of requirements to change
occupancy group from F-2 to E-2. See Chapter 10 UBC--must meet all
requirements for new construction for same class of occupancy. See
also UBC Standard 9-1. Probably will require some changes in heating
system (only steam, hot water, or electric systems permitted). Occupancy
separation between office space and warehouse requires 2 hour separation.
If storage exceeds allowances in 9-1-D an automatic fire extinguishing
system will be required. Openings in walls on South & West may have
to be closed.
2. Zoning Ordinance Requirements: Use is legal non -conforming
in RM district. Since change in zoning use is not contemplated, continued
use is authorized (enclosed storage warehousing). Discontinuance for
two years will result in loss of entitlement. Future expansion limited
to 25% of area existing in 1965. Conclusion: No zoning problems unless
bulk gasoline storage is to be added, then see 3 below.
3.: Fire Prevention Code Requirements: Location is in an RM zone
and as such appears to conflict with section 16.51 of the fire prevention
code which says that all newly established bulk plants shall be in IG
or IL zones. The problem is likely to hinge on whether the proposal
is to add underground gasoline storage to the warehousing use. Conclusion:
refer applicant to Fire Chief for decision on variance (if provided for)
to terms of Fire Prevention Ordinance. Z
Gordon F. Clyde
cc: George Betz --Hansen Agency
Fire Department, attention Fire Prevention Bureau
Plans Examiner