Members Present Ben Barcon Rus Brock Gary Corcoran Bernie Dutsch Carlo Gegen Herb Hacker Pete Hemingway Barbara Koffron Melanie Laboy Larry Litchfield Ben Patton Alex Reynoso Ken Roth Greg Russell
Darrell Wilson
Members Absent Haley Balzano John Hart Paul Scott
Staff Derek Horn, DSD Deb Richardson, DSD Mike Hamblin, Law Joanne Owens, DSD Cindy Stotler, DSD Anne Kurtenback, DSD Joe White, DSD Don Reynoldsy, DSD Wendy Simons, DSD Pam Hibbs, DSD Mark Gustafson, DSD Fred Luna, DSD Robert Goodhue, DSD Mo Glancy,DSD Jay DeWitt, DSD
Dennis Murphy, DSD
Ex-Officio's Present Jim Baughman, Planning Chaun Hill, Streets, Patrick Ravenstein, NSD Tom Wandrie, DSD
Ex-Officio's Absent Aaron LaRoque, Water Services
Others in Attendance
Rick Doell, Citzen David W. Ware, Citizen Dave Nichols, ICC
CALL TO ORDER Barbara Koffron, DAB Chairperson, convened the meeting at 1:30 p.m.
Derek D. Horn, Deputy Development Services Director, gave opening remarks and brief staff introductions. He introduced Development Services Department new Special Project Directors, Jay DeWitt and Dennis Murphy.
Discussion and Possible Action recommending the following proposed revisions to the Development Services Fee Schedule. (Residential Plan Review and Permit Fees) Based on the new ISO rating, a new assessment of the Development Service Fees Schedule was made. This was presented to the Board by Cindy Stotler, Management Services Administrator.
A. Add 20 General Inspectors plus 2 supervisors = $1.3 million
B. No reduction in permit fees
C. Maintain residential square foot valuation at $62
D. Overall recovery rate from 95% to 99%
E. Annual Facilities program recovery rate from 61% to 101%
F. Elevator Inspections program recovery rate from %52 to 82%
G. Sign program recovery rate from 55% to 85%
H. Commercial program recovery rate from 83% to 99%
I. Residential program recovery rate from 110% to 103%
J. Civil Engineering program recovery rate from 117% to 101%
K. Site Plan Review program recovery rate from 82% to 82%
L. Landscape Plan Review program recovery rate from 98% to 98%
M. Fire – New Construction program recovery rate from 95% to 95%
MOTION TO APPROVE was made by Ken Roth, seconded by Ben Barcon to move to accept the $60 per square foot fee revision as amended by the staff and committee. Motion carried unanimously.
Discussion and Possible Action recommendation that the following Construction Codes be moved to Step 5 of the Code Adoption Process:
2006 International Code Council Performance Code (Including Appendices and proposed changes submitted by staff and the public)
Derek D. Horn briefly explained to the Board the process by which these codes are amended and proposed.
PUBLIC HEARING
Board Discussion and Recommendation
MOTION TO APPROVE was made by Gary Corcoran, seconded by Carlo Gegen to move to accept the 2006 International Code Council Performance Code (including Appendices and
proposed changes submitted by staff and public), and move it to step 5 of the Five Step Code Process. Motion carried unanimously
Discussion and Possible Action recommendation that the following Construction Codes be moved to Step 5 of the Code Adoption Process:
2006 International Energy Conservation Code (Including Appendices and proposed changes submitted by staff and the public) A presentation was given by David McCarthy, Mechanical Plans Engineer.
PUBLIC HEARING
David McCarthy, Mechanical Plans Engineer, gave brief overview of the 2006 International Energy conservation Code
David W. Ware, Manager of Codes and Regulation, Owens Corning Inc. submitted a public comment card in opposition to this item and addressed the board.
Board Discussion and Recommendation
MOTION TO APPROVE was made by Carlo Gegen, seconded by Ken Roth to move to accept the 2006 International Energy Conservation Code (including Appendices and proposed changes submitted by staff and public), and move it to Step 5 of the Five Step Code Process. Motion carried 14 to 1.
Discussion and Possible Action recommendation that the following Construction Codes be moved to Step 5 of the Code Adoption Process:
2006 International Mechanical Code (Including Appendices and proposed changes submitted by staff and the public)
PUBLIC HEARING
David McCarthy, Mechanical Plans Engineer, gave brief overview of the amendment package.
Board Discussion and Recommendation
MOTION TO APPROVE was made by Herb Hacker, seconded by Ken Roth to move to accept the 2006 International Mechanical Code (including Appendices and proposed changes submitted by staff and public), and move it to Step 5 of the Five Step Code Process. Motion carried unanimously.
Discussion and Possible Action recommendation that the following Construction Codes be moved to Step 5 of the Code Adoption Process:
2006 International Fuel Gas Code (Including Appendices and proposed changes submitted by staff and the public)
PUBLIC HEARING
Board Discussion and Recommendation
MOTION TO APPROVE was made by Ben Patton, seconded by Carlo Gegen to move to accept the 2006 International Fuel Gas Code (including Appendices and proposed changes submitted by staff and public), and move it to Step 5 of the Five Step Code Process. Motion carried unanimously.
Discussion and Possible Action recommendation that the following Construction Codes be moved to Step 5 of the Code Adoption Process:
2006 International Existing Building Code (Including Appendices and proposed changes submitted by staff and the public)
PUBLIC HEARING
Lanny McMahill, Electrical Inspection Supervisor gave brief overview of the amendment package for the 2006 International Existing Building Code.
Board Discussion and Recommendation
MOTION TO APPROVE was made by Larry Litchfield, seconded by Greg Russell to move to accept the 2006 International Existing Building Code (including Appendices and proposed changes submitted by staff and public), and move it to Step 5 of the Five Step Code Process. Motion carried unanimously.
Discussion and Possible Action recommendation that the following Construction Codes be moved to Step 5 of the Code Adoption Process:
2006 International Residential Code (Including Appendices and proposed changes submitted by staff and the public)
PUBLIC HEARING
Roger Ortundo gave brief overview of the amendment package for the 2006 International Residential Code
David W. Ware, Manager of Codes and Regulation, Owens Corning Inc. submitted a public comment card in opposition to this item, specifically Chapter 703, Item no. 2, Exterior Coverings and addressed the board.
Ken Roth suggested that the City adopt Appendix P - Sprinkling – AP101 Fire Sprinklers of the International Residential Code, which states An approved automatic Fire Sprinkler System shall be installed in new one and two family dwellings and townhouses in accordance with 903.3.1 of the International Building Code. The provision contained in this Appendix is not mandatory unless specifically referenced in the adopting ordinance (AP101 Fire Sprinklers)
Peter Hemingway requested to move forward without Appendix P and to table it for future discussion.
Board Discussion and Recommendation
MOTION TO APPROVE was made by Rus Brock, seconded by Alex Reynoso to move to accept the 2006 International Residential Code (including Appendices and proposed changes submitted by staff and public), and move it to Step 5 of the Five Step Code Process. Motion carried 14 to 1.
Discussion and Possible Action recommendation that the following Construction Codes be moved to Step 5 of the Code Adoption Process:
2006 International Building Code (Including Appendices and proposed changes submitted by staff and the public)
PUBLIC HEARING
Fred Luna Structural Plans Engineer gave brief overview of amendment packages the 2006 International Building Code Chapters 2 – 34 regarding structural design
Tom Wandrie, Building Official, gave brief overview of amendment packages to Appendix L of the International Residential Code regarding modifications and Chapter 10, items 4, 5 and 6 regarding egress.
Peter Hemingway tabled aforementioned Chapter 10 and 11 items 4, 5 and 6 for the next Technical Subcommittee meeting for discussion.
Derek D. Horn, Deputy Development Services Director, informs board that Staff Amendment to table 720.13, Minimum Protection for Floor Joist System is withdrawn. Staff Amendment to 1007.3 is also withdrawn. Mr. Horn also tables Table 29 b Plumbing Fixtures for the February Development Advisory Board meeting.
Janet Reed, Architect, gave brief overview of Accessibility Section of the 2006 International Building Code.
Herb Hacker recommended suggestions to 1908.1.5 of the Accessibility section of the 2006 International Building Code.
Joe White, Fire Protection Engineer, gave brief overview of amendment packages to the Fire Protection Life Safety section of the 2006 International Building Code.
Mark Gustafson, Elevator Inspector Supervisor, gave brief overview of amendment package to the Elevator section of the 2006 International Building Code.
Mo Glancy, Engineer Supervisor, gave brief overview of the amendment package to the Structural section of the 2006 International Building Code.
Board Discussion and Recommendation
MOTION TO APPROVE was made by Ben Barcon, seconded by Rus Brock to move to accept the 2006 International Building Code (including Appendices and proposed changes submitted by staff and public), and move it to Step 5 of the Five Step Code Process. Motion carried unanimously.
Barbara Koffron thanked the Technical Subcommittee and staff for their contribution and hard work during the process of amendment of aforementioned codes.
Derek D. Horn, commended Anne Kurtenbach for her contribution and service to the Development Services Department and the Technical Subcommittee these past three years. Peter Hemingway and Barbara Koffron reiterated Mr. Horn’s praise for Ms. Kurtenbach’s assistance to the Board. Ken Roth commends the Technical Subcommittee and staff for their commitment and contribution to the Board.
Public Hearing Adjourned at 4:30 p.m.
Call to Order for Business Meeting
Barbara Koffron, DAB Chairperson, convened the meeting at 4:30 p.m.
Approval of November 16, 2006 Minutes: Motion was made by Greg Russell and seconded by John Hart, to approve the meeting minutes of October 19, 2006. Motion carried unanimously.
Call to the Public (No Board Discussion)
No response from the public.
Subcommittee Reports:
Process and Procedures:
Ben Barcon: The subcommittee met was held on January 12, 2007.
Fiscal and Performance:
Rus Brock: This subcommittee did meet but lacked a quorum. The next proposed meeting is to take place in February, 2007.
Project Simple:
Bernie Deutsch stated that the subcommittee meeting is in the process of scheduling year’s upcoming meeting schedule. The next proposed meeting is scheduled for February 9, 2007.
Electronic Plan Review:
Paul Scott: The subcommittee will meet January 25, 2007.
Residential Fire Sprinklers:
Barbara Koffron: The Fire Department is working on the proposal for the Fire Code. Staff has not finished its review.
Technical:
Peter Hemingway: Nothing new to report.
Discussion Regarding Future DAB Agenda Items
Possible future agenda items were discussed:
Public Hearing on the Administrative Code and the Plumbing Code
Presentation by Lionel Lyons
Business Meeting Adjourned 4:50 p.m.
MOTION was made by Carlo Gegen, seconded by Peter Hemingway, to adjourn the
January 18, 2007 meeting, MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
