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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBuilding Board of Appeals 2009 Minutes S I NG Department of Planning and Neighborhood Development 316 N.Capitol Ave.,Suite C-1—Lansing,MI 48933-1238—(517)483-4355—Fax(517)377-0169 Robert Johnson,Director -el C H I G www.cityoflansingmi.com Virg Bernero,Mayor Building Safety Office December 23, 2009 Christine Segerlind Building Safety Manager To: City Clerk's Office City Council Office City Hall Personnel Mayor's Office Plan Review Analysts Cc Jim Bennett,Chief ( /�` John Kloostennan From: James Benriett,V RE: BUILDING BOARD OF APPEALS Building Inspectors Jon F.Wadsworth,Chief Ralph Gregus Doug Halstead MEETING CANCELLATION NOTICE Steve Swan Plumbing Inspectors Frank Eirosius,Chief The regularly scheduled Building Board of Appeals Meeting for David Burton January 12, 2010, has been cancelled. Electrical Inspectors The next regularly scheduled meeting will be February 9, 2010, at Brian Carter,Chief Chris Blackburn 2:00 pm in the Conference Room at 316 N. Capitol Avenue, Suite C-3, Lansing, MI. Mechanical Inspectors Brian Shields,Chief Cal Baxter Cc: Board Members (4) Building Safety Lobby Board Secretary Appeal folders Applicants Public file - Original DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND v NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT 316 N. Capitol Avenue, Suites C-1 • Lansing MI 48933-1238 (517)483-4355• FAX: (517)377-0169 BUILDING SAFETY OFFICE ICHI � � Virg Bernero, Mayor December 8, 2009 OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY OF LANSING BUILDING BOARD OF APPEALS Held at 316 N. Capitol Ave. at 2:00 pm December 8, 2009 The December 2009 meeting of the City of Lansing Building Board of Appeals was called to order at 2:04 p.m. by Chairman Randall Kamm. The following members were in attendance: Randall Kamm, Chairman Donald Heck, Vice Chairman James Drake Dean Taylor Members Absent: None Staff Present: James Bennett, Secretary Phil Sabon, Fire Marshal Brenda Jodway, Recording Secretary Petitioners Present: David Vanderklok Public Present: None Chairman Kamm asked for the approval of the July 14, 2009 Special Meeting minutes. Don Heck made a motion to approve the minutes. Motion seconded by Dean Taylor. Motion carried. Old Business: None New Business: Case No: Address: Petitioner: BBA-04-2009 333 N. Cedar Street Mr. David Vanderklok Chairman Kamm introduced Mr. Vanderklok, Architect, representing Marketplace Partners LLC. Mr. Vanderklok then presented the appeal and gave arguments in support of the appeal. The Board then questioned Mr. Vanderklok to clarify some points. The Board inquired regarding the Building Safety Office and Fire Marshal's position regarding the appeal. Neither the Building Safety Office nor Fire Marshal objected to the appeal. Mr. Heck made the motion "That the existing City of Lansing park land south of Shiawassee Street and north of City Market Drive be deemed a "Public Way" for purposes of Table 704.8 and Table 602 of the Building Code. Should any development occur on the City park property, it would be the proposed building owner's (petitioner) responsibility to make any and all upgrades required for continued use." Seconded by Mr. Taylor Motion carried. At 2:31 PM, Mr. Heck moved to adjourn. Motion seconded by Mr. Drake. Motion passed unanimously. Respectfully submitted, James Sennett, Secretary Draft date: December 8, 2009 Approved date: cc: Mayor's Office Board Secretary City Clerk's Office Building Safety Office Staff Representatives Appeal folders Appeal applicants Public file - original °` L,A"'-� DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT 316 N. Capitol Avenue, Suites C-1 • Lansing MI 48933-1238 (517)483-4355•FAX: (517)377-0169 4�fC1-11G�'71\ BUILDING SAFETY OFFICE Virg Bernero, Mayor Date: October 28, 2009 To: City Clerk's Office City Council Offices City Hall Personnel Mayor's Office From: James Bennett RE: BUILDING BOARD OF APPEALS MEETING CANCELLATION NOTICE The regularly scheduled Building Board of Appeals Meeting for Tuesday, November 10, 2009, has been cancelled. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be Tuesday, December 8, 2009 at 2:00 pm in the Conference Room at 316 N. Capitol Ave., Suite C-3, Lansing, Michigan. cc: Board Members (4) Building Safety Lobby Board Secretary Appeal folders Applicants Public file - Original °� DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT 316 N.Capitol Avenue, Suites C-1 • Lansing MI 48933-1238 (517)483-4355•FAX: (517)377-0169 wzcvllol`'� BUILDING SAFETY OFFICE Virg Bernero, Mayor November 10, 2009 OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY OF LANSING BUILDING BOARD OF APPEALS Special Meeting Held at 316 N. Capitol Ave. at 2:00 pm July 14, 2009 The Special meeting of the City of Lansing Building Board of Appeals was called to order at 2:10 p.m. by Chairman Randall Kamm. The following members were in attendance: Randall Kamm, Chairman Donald Heck, Vice Chairman (by telephone) Dean Taylor Members absent: James Drake (excused) Staff Present: James Bennett, Secretary Phil Saloon, Assistant Fire Marshal - Brenda Jodway, Recording Secretary Petitioners Present: Shawn Elliott Ken Jones, Architect Mindy Biladeau, Principal Shopping District Public Present: Sara Pawloski Hannah Emmen Chairman Kamm asked for the approval of the April 14, 2009 minutes. Don Heck made a motion to approve the minutes. Motion seconded by Dean Taylor. Motion carried. New Business: Case No.: Address: Petitioner: BBA-003-2009 201 S. Grand Ave. Shawn Elliott Randall Kamm introduced Shawn Elliott who is requesting the use of the top tier of a privately owned parking ramp for temporary assembly occupancy to hold a concert event. The concert would have approximately 2,500 attendees which would be in violation of the Michigan Building Code. Mr. Elliott submitted a letter from his architect regarding the floor loading and written arguments in support of his appeal, and noted that he would work with the Fire Department regarding exiting plans, fire watch, and security plan in advance of the event. After some discussion and questioning of Mr. Elliott, Don Heck asked what the position of the Building Safety Office was. Jim Bennett responded that there are multiple issues in allowing the space to be used for assembly occupancy: Floor load designed for 70lbs not the required 100 Ibs per square foot. Means of egress exit width is a little over half of that required. Exit travel distance exceeds that allowed by more than 50%. No hand rails on ramps. Ramp slope exceeds 1/12 permitted for means of egress. Lack of required automatic fire suppression. Lack of required fire alarm. After more discussion, Don Heck made a motion to table the appeal until Building Safety, Fire, Shawn Elliott and the Principal Shopping District could meet to revise the proposal. Further, to expedite the process, the revised proposal be distributed to the members by email or fax and the members vote by email or fax to approve or deny the appeal. Seconded by Dean Taylor. Mr. Heck and Mr. Taylor voted yes, Mr. Kamm abstained. Motion passed. At 3:15 p.m., Don Heck moved to adjourn. Motion seconded by Dean Taylor. Motion carried. On July 17tn Mr. Elliott submitted a revised proposal. Mr. Sabon and Mr. Bennett reviewed the proposal and submitted written comments. The proposal and written comments were distributed to Mr. Kamm and Mr. Heck by email and Mr. Taylor by fax on July 201n Mr. Heck replied by email on July 215t and voted to deny the appeal. Mr. Kamm replied by email on July 215t with a memo attached and voted to deny the appeal. Mr. Taylor responded by fax on July 215t and voted to deny the appeal. The petitioner was informed of the vote by Mr. Bennett. Respectfu y submitted, ` James Bennett, Secretary Draft date: July 22, 2009 Approved date: cc: Mayor's Office Board Secretary City Clerk's Office Building Safety Office Staff Representatives Appeal folders Appeal applicants Public file-original 0�11 DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT 316 N. Capitol Avenue, Suites C-1 • Lansing MI 48933-1238 (517)483-4355•FAX: (517)377-0169 Virg Bernero,Mayor BUILDING SAFETY OFFICE April 15, 2009 OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY OF LANSING BUILDING BOARD OF APPEALS Held at 316 N. Capitol Ave. at 2:00 pm April 14, 2009 The April 2009 meeting of the City of Lansing Building Board of Appeals was called to order at 2:05 p.m. by Chairman Randall Kamm. The following members were in attendance: Randall Kamm, Chairman Donald Heck, Vice Chairman James Drake; Members Absent: Dean Taylor Staff Present: James Bennett, Secretary Phil Sabon, Fire Marshal Brenda Jodway, Recording Secretary Petitioners Present: Scott Gillespie Ryan McEnhill, Greg Minshall & Brian Finos Roger Smith & Melissa Martin Public Present: None Chairman Kamm asked for a motion to excuse the absence of Dean Taylor. Motion made by Don Heck, seconded by James Drake. Motion passed unanimously. Chairman Kamm asked for the approval of the January 13, 2009 minutes. Don Heck made a motion to approve the minutes. Motion seconded by James Drake. Motion carried. Old Business: Case No: Address: Petitioner: BBA-04-2007 329-337 Washington Sq. Scott Gillespie Mr. Scott Gillespie requested the Board grant him an extension of time, beyond the 24 months originally granted, to complete the installation of fire sprinklers to his building. After questioning of Mr. Gillespie and discussion by the Board, Mr. Heck moved to an allow an extension of time to complete the installation to August 15, 2009, provided that a copy of the signed contract between Mr. Gillespie and the sprinkler contractor is submitted to Mr. Sabon by April 30, 2009. Motion was seconded by Mr. Drake. Motion passed unanimously. Building Board of Appeals April 14,2009 Minutes Page 2 New Business: Case No: Address: Petitioner: BBA-01-2009 3300 Express Court Mr. Brian Finos Mr. Finos introduced his project engineer, Mr. Gregory Minshall, to present his appeal. The petitioner would like to use the provisions of the 2006 International Fire Code (IFC) for exterior fire flow at their proposed project rather than the current requirement contained in the 2003 IFC. The Board questioned Mr. Minshall and also asked for Mr. Sabon's opinion. After discussion, Mr. Heck moved to accept the provisions of the 2006 IFC as meeting the intent for fire and life safety of the 2003 IFC as it relates to reduced exterior fire flow. Motion seconded by Mr. Drake. Motion passed unanimously. Case No: Address: Petitioner: BBA-02-2009 645 Paris Roger Smith Mr. Smith, the contractor, introduced Ms. Martin, the homeowner. The petitioner's are requesting the use of a portion of the basement of the owner occupied home as a new bedroom. The ceiling height is approximately 6 feet 5 inches. The Board questioned the petitioners and asked the opinion of Mr. Sabon and Mr. Bennett. After discussion, Mr. Heck moved to allow the addition of a bedroom in the basement with the following conditions; 1. An emergency escape and rescue window in compliance with the Michigan Residential Code (MRC) be installed. 2. A window well, including ladder, be installed in compliance with the MRC. 3. Hard wired and interconnected smoke detectors are installed throughout the entire home as outlined in the MRC. Motion seconded by Mr. Drake. Motion passed unanimously. At 2:32 PM, Mr. Heck moved to adjourn. Motion seconded by Mr. Drake. Motion passed unanimously. Respectfully submitted, James Bennett, Secretary Draft date: April 15, 2009 Approved date: cc: Mayor's Office Board Secretary City Clerk's Office Building Safety Office Staff Representatives Appeal folders Appeal applicants Public file-original DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT 'y = 316 N. Capitol Avenue, Suites C-1 • Lansing MI 48933-1238 (517)483-4355• FAX: (517)377-0169 BUILDING SAFETY OFFICE Virg Bernero, Mayor Date: May 21 , 2009 To: City Clerk's Office City Council Offices City Hall Personnel =� Mayor's Office _ =` From: James Bennett _4 a: RE � F�D BUILDING BOARD OF APPEALS MEETING CANCELLATION NOTICE The regularly scheduled Building Board of Appeals Meeting for Tuesday, June 9, 2009, has been cancelled. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be Tuesday, July 14, 2009 at 2:00 pm in the Conference Room at 316 N. Capitol Ave., Suite C-3, Lansing, Michigan. cc: Board Members (4) Building Safety Lobby Board Secretary Appeal folders Applicants Public file - Original S I NG DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT 316 N. Capitol Avenue, Suites C-1 • Lansing MI 48933-1238 (517)483-4355•FAX: (517)377-0169 BUILDING SAFETY OFFICE ICHIG � Virg Bernero, Mayor January 22, 2009 OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY OF LANSING BUILDING BOARD OF APPEALS Held at 316 N. Capitol Ave. at 2:00 pm January 13, 2009 The January 2009 meeting of the City of Lansing Building Board of Appeals was called to order at 2:01 p.m. by Chairman Randall Kamm. The following members .were,-in attendance: Randall Kamm, Chairman _ - Donald Heck, Vice Chairman l Dean Taylor James Drake J� Members Absent: None Staff Present: James Bennett, Secretary Petitioners Present: Mr. Tom Reder Public Present: None Chairman Kamm asked for the approval of the October 14, 2008 minutes. Don Heck made a motion to approve the minutes. Motion seconded by James Drake. Motion carried. Old Business: None New Business: Case No: Address: Petitioner: BBA-13-2008 3366 Remy Drive. Mr. Tom Reder Chairman Kamm introduced Mr. Reder and asked him to present his appeal. Mr. Reder provided the Board with some written materials in addition to those submitted with his appeal application. Mr. Reder then walked the Board through the materials outlining the inconsistencies of the current Fire Code and the adopted editorial fixes to the 2009 edition of the International Fire Code. See attachments 1 and 2. Mr. Bennett presented the Board with a letter from Mr. Phil Sabon, Fire Marshal, stating that the Fire Department did not object to Mr. Reder's proposal. See attachment 3. Mr. Bennett also stated that the Building Safety Office did not object to Mr. Reder's proposal since compliance with a newer edition of a code is generally accepted to meet the intent of a previous code edition. Mr. Heck moved to grant Mr. Reder's appeal. Seconded by Mr. Drake. Motion carried. At 2:26, Don Heck moved to adjourn. Motion seconded by James Drake. Motion carried. Re�pe�fif Ily submitted, i r - James Bennett, Secretary Draft date: January 22, 2009 Approved date: o20d cc: Mayor's Office Board Secretary City Clerk's Office Building Safety Office Staff Representatives Appeal folders Appeal applicants Public file-original of L,Aj\/5_, DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT 316 N. Capitol Avenue, Suites C-1 - Lansing MI 48933-1238 (517)483-4355- FAX: (517) 377-0169 BUILDING SAFETY OFFICE Virg Bernero, Mayor Date- February 20, 2009 To: City Clerk's Office City Council Offices City Hall Personnel C-) Mayor's Office From: James Bennett� RE: BUILDING BOARD OF APPEALS MEETING CANCELLATION NOTICE The regularly scheduled Building Board of Appeals Meeting for Tuesday, March 10, 2009 has been cancelled. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be Tuesday, April 14, 2009 at 2:00 pm in the Conference Room at 316 N. Capitol Ave., Suite C-3, Lansing, Michigan. cc: Board Members (4) Building Safety Lobby Board Secretary Appeal folders Applicants Public file - Original O,. Lq`v5f-1 DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT 316 N. Capitol Avenue, Suites C-1 • Lansing MI 48933-1238 (517)483-4355• FAX: (517)377-0169 n?rCl-I1G � BUILDING SAFETY OFFICE Virg Bernero, Mayor Date: January 29, 2009 To: City Clerk's Office City Council Offices City Hall Personnel Mayor's Office From: James Bennett Qk� RE: BUILDING BOARD OF APPEALS MEETING CANCELLATION NOTICE The regularly scheduled Building Board of Appeals Meeting for Tuesday, February 10, 2009, has been cancelled. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be Tuesday, March 10, 2009 at 2.00 pm in the Conference Room at 316 N. Capitol Ave., Suite C-3, Lansing, Michigan. cc: Board Members (4) Building Safety Lobby Board Secretary Appeal folders Applicants Public file - Original