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Address of Principal Office- 316 N Capitol Avenue, Ste. C-1
Meeting held in the Building Safety Conference Room, Ste. C-2 at 2.00 p.m.
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REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE BUILDING BOARD OF APPEALS
CALENDAR YEAR 2010
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DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND
NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT
316 N.Capitol Avenue,Suites C-1 • Lansing MI 48933-1238
(517)463-4355•FAX: (517)377-0169
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Virg Bernero, Mayor
i Date: April 27, 2010
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,
May 11, 2010, has been cancelled.
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The next regularly scheduled meeting will be Tuesday, June 8, 2010 at 2.00
pm in the Conference Room at 316 N. Capitol Ave., Suite C-3, Lansing,
Michigan.
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316 N.Capitol Avenue,Suites C-1 • Lansing MI 48933-1238
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Virg Bernero, Mayor
Date: October 26, 2010
To: City Clerk's Office
City Council Offices
City Hall Personnel
Mayor's Office
From: James Bennett
RE:
BUILDING BOARD OF APPEALS
C- MEETING CANCELLATION NOTICE
The regularly scheduled Building Board of Appeals Meeting for Tuesday,
November 9, 2010 has been cancelled.
The next regularly scheduled meeting will be Tuesday, December 14, 2010,
at 2:00 pm in the Conference Room at 316 N. Capitol Ave., Suite C-3,
Lansing, Michigan.
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DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND
NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT
316 N.Capitol Avenue,Suites C-1 • Lansing MI 48933-1238
(517)483-4355•FAX: (517)377-0169
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Virg Bernero,Mayor
Date: November 29, 2.010
To: City Clerk's Office
City Council Offices
City Hall Personnel
Mayor's Office
From: James Bennett
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RE:
BUILDING BOARD OF APPEALS
MEETING CANCELLATION NOTICE
The regularly scheduled Building Board of Appeals Meeting for Tuesday,
December 14, 2010, has been cancelled.
The next regularly scheduled meeting will be Tuesday, January 11, 2011, at
2:00 pm in the Conference Room at 316 N. Capitol Ave., Suite C-3, Lansing,
Michigan.
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Neighborhood Development
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Virg Bemero,Mayor
Building Safety Office
June 24, 2010
Christine Segerlind
Building Safety Manager
To: City Clerk's Office
City Council Office
City Hall Personnel
Plan Review Analysts Mayor's Office
Jim Bennett,Chief
John Kloosterman
From: James Bennett
RE:
Buildine Inspectors
Jon F.Wadsworth,Chief Ralph Gregus BUILDING BOARD OF APPEALS
Doug Halstead
Steve Swan
MEETING CANCELLATION NOTICE
Plumbine Inspectors
Frank Eirosius,Chief
David Burton
The regularly scheduled Building Board of Appeals Meeting for
July 13,2010, has been cancelled.
Electrical Inspectors
Brian Carter,Chief
Chris Blackburn The next regularly scheduled meeting will be August 10,2010, at
2:00 pm in the Conference Room at 316 N. Capitol Avenue, Suite
C-3, Lansing, MI.
Mechanical Inspectors
j Brian Shields,Chief
1 Cal Baxter
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BUILDING SAFETY OFFICE
Virg Bernero, Mayor
September 8,2010
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY OF-LANSING
BUILDING BOARD OF APPEALS
Held at 316 N. Capitol Ave. at 2:00 pm
June 8, 2010
The June 2010 meeting of the City of Lansing Building Board of Appeals was called to order at
2:03 p.m. by Chairman Randall Kamm. The following members were in attendance:
Randall Kamm, Chairman
Donald Heck, Vice Chairman
Dean Taylor
James Drake
Members absent: None
Staff Present: James Bennett, Chief Plan Review Analyst/Secretary
Phil Sabon, Assistant Fire Marshal
Chris Segerlind, Manager
John Kloosterman, Plan Review Analyst
Steve Swan, Building Inspector
Brenda Jodway, Recording Secretary
Petitioners Present: Doug Johns
Sam Dorchen
Public Present: Shawn Elliott (w/Doug)
Tim Coon (w/Sam)
Paul Hannenberg (w/Sam)
Steve Koss (w/Sam)
Bill Reber (w/Sam)
Tom Wheatley (w/Sam)
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Chairman Kamm asked for the approval of the March 9, 2010 minutes. Don Heck made a
motion to approve the minutes. Motion seconded by James Drake. Motion carried.
Old Business: None
Building ISnarcl or Appeals pane
June S.2010
New Business:
Case No.: Address: Petitioner:
BBA-002-2010 414 E. Michigan Ave. Doug Johns
Randall Kamm introduced Doug Johns regarding 414 E. Michigan Avenue, who requests relief
from Section 14 of Act 230 of 1972, as amended. The petitioner has a fire door that is normally
held in the open position during business hours by magnetic hold open device. The code
requires that the hold opens be released by smoke detection. The petitioner uses a "fog
machine" in the operation of his business and this can result in false activation of the smoke
detection. The petitioner proposes to meet the intent of the Code by alternative means. They
would like to keep the door open by changing to a Listed Heat Detector and always having a
security person at the door.
Phil Sabon, Fire Marshall, said that he is comfortable with that as long as a Security person is
always there to shut the door. However, if they sell the property they would have to put the
Smoke Detectors back in.
Jim Bennett, Chief Plan Review Analyst had no problem with it if it met those requirements.
After some additional discussion, Don Heck made a motion that the use of a listed detection
device for door release in conjunction with a fire watch and mutually agreeable language
attached to the deed for 414 E. Michigan Ave. Seconded by James Drake the motion carried
unanimously.
Case No.: Address: Petitioner:
BBA-003-2010 3119 Trappers Cove Tr. Sam Dorchen
Randall Kamm introduced Sam Dorchen of Dorchen/Martin Associates regarding 3119 Trappers
Cove Tr., requesting review of the Building Safety Office's classification of the work required to
return the fire damaged structure to a habitable condition as a Level 3 Alteration under the 2006
Michigan Rehabilitation Code for Existing Buildings. (MRCEB)
Dorchen/Martin Associates (architects for the owners) contends that the work should be
classified as a repair and governed by Chapter 5 of the MRCEB.
After several questions and much discussion between the many in attendance, the Board
Members went into an Executive Session to discuss the issue. After the discussion the Board
Members asked everyone to return to the conference room. Don Heck made a motion to
classify the restoration of 3119, 3121, 3123 & 3125 Trappers Cove Trail as a Repair and
Alteration Level 1 of less than 50% of the Building. Seconded by James Drake motion carried 3
to 1.
Other Business: Randall brought up that the Board Members had received a letter from
the Mayors Office requesting updated information. The Mayors Office was sending this to all
Boards and Commissions to make sure they meet all the requirements and to inform them that
this would be taking place. Carol Wood wants to require that all Board Members be checked
out with Chief of Police, Assessor's Office and the Clerks Office, to assure that they meet all of
the requirements. That was going to take place before they approved any new Board Members.
Public Comment: None
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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: September 30, 2010
To: City Clerk's Office
City Council Offices
City Hall Personnel
Mayor's Office
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RE:
BUILDING BOARD OF APPEALS
MEETING CANCELLATION NOTICE
The regularly scheduled Building Board of Appeals Meeting for Tuesday,
October 12, 2010, has been cancelled.
The next regularly scheduled meeting will be Tuesday, November 9, 2010, at
2:00 pm in the Conference Room at 316 N. Capitol Ave., Suite C-3, Lansing,
Michigan.
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NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT
316 N. Capitol Avenue,Suites C-1 . Lansing MI 48933-1238
(517)483-4355•FAX: (517)377-0169
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Virg Bernero, Mayor
Date: September 2, 2010 -
To: City Clerk's Office `�•'
City Council Offices
City Hall Personnel
Mayor's Office
From: James Bennett' , r"
RE:
BUILDING BOARD OF APPEALS
MEETING CANCELLATION NOTICE
The regularly scheduled Building Board of Appeals Meeting for Tuesday,
September 14, 2010, has been cancelled.
The next regularly scheduled meeting if there is an appeal will be Tuesday,
October 12, 2010 at 2:00 pm in the Conference Room at 316 N. Capitol Ave.,
Suite C-3, Lansing, Michigan.
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June 8,2010
At 4:20, James Drake moved to adjourn. Motion seconded by Dean Taylor. Motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
James Bennett, Secretary -Draft date: September 8, 2010
Approved date: g� O 10
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316 N.Capitol Avenue, Suites C-1 . Lansing MI 48933-1238
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BUILDING SAFETY OFFICE
Virg Bernero, Mayor
Date: September 2, 2010
To: City Clerk's Office
City Council Offices
City Hall Personnel
Mayor's Office
From: James Bennett
RE:
BUILDING BOARD OF APPEALS
SPECIAL MEETING NOTICE
There will be a special scheduled Building Board of Appeals Meeting on
Wednesday, September 8, 2010, at 2:00 p.m.
The next regularly scheduled meeting will be Tuesday, October 12, 2010 at
2:00 pm in the Conference Room at 316 N. Capitol Ave., Suite C-3, Lansing,
Michigan.
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Virg Bernero, Mayor
Date: August 9, 2010
To: City Clerk's Office
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Mayor's Office
From: James Bennett -"a�
RE:
BUILDING BOARD OF APPEALS
MEETING CANCELLATION NOTICE
The regularly scheduled Building Board of Appeals Meeting for Tuesday,
August 10, 2010, has been cancelled.
The next regularly scheduled meeting will be posted, if there is an appeal, for
September 14, 2010 at 2:00 pm in the Conference Room at 316 N. Capitol
Ave., Suite C-3, Lansing, Michigan.
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°rC; DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND
NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT
316 N.Capitol Avenue, Suites C-1 • Lansing MI 48933-1238
(517)483-4355. FAX: (517)377-0169
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Virg Bernero, Mayor
Date: March 26, 2010
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,
April 13, 2010, has been cancelled.
The next regularly scheduled meeting will be Tuesday, May 11 , 2010 at 2.00
pm in the Conference Room , at 316 N. Capitol Ave., Suite C-3, Lansing,
Michigan.
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Building Safety Lobby
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NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT
316 N. Capitol Avenue, Suites C-1 • Lansing MI 48933-1238
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Virg Bernero, Mayor
May 27, 2010
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY OF LANSING
BUILDING BOARD OF APPEALS
Held at 316 N. Capitol Ave. at 2:00 pm
March 9, 2010
The March 2010 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 (Excused) `J
Staff Present: James Bennett, Secretary
Phil Sabon, Assistant Fire Marshal -
Brenda Jodway, Recording Secretary
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Petitioners Present: Robert J. Pyle
James R. Pyle
Cal Bowden
Public Present: None
Chairman Kamm asked for the approval of the 2/9/10 minutes. Don Heck made a motion to
approve the minutes. Motion seconded by James Drake. Motion carried.
Old Business:
Case No.: Address: Petitioner:
BBA-001-2010 111 E. Kalamazoo St. James & Robert Pyle
(Tabled at 2/9/10 meeting)
At the February 9, 2010 meeting after a lot of discussion this appeal was tabled to allow the
petitioners an opportunity to investigate some of the possible solutions.
The petitioner's were requesting to use Permit Caution Signs on the north wall going up the
stairs and on the east wall coming down the stairs, warning individuals that the ceiling joist has a
low overhead and to watch your head when taking the stairs to and from the landing. They will
also install 1 inch foam padding around the rafter 3 feet wide above the next to the bottom step.
The Building Safety Office said this is contrary to Section 311.5.2 of the Michigan Residential
Code and they did not support this option.
The petitioners talked with the Truss Company and they responded that they would have to cut
3 foot sections out of 3 trusses which would affect the cost and visual effects.
Robert stated that only about 7 inches of stairs do not meet Code.
Don Heck asked about the usage which was considered storage.
After much discussion, Don Heck made a motion to allow the use of the staircase as
constructed, for the private garage at 111 E. Kalamazoo Street with the addition of advanced
warning signs and rafter padding. Seconded by James Drake, Motion Carried Unanimously.
New Business: None
Other Business:
Jim Bennett stated that there are expirations of 3 Board Members terms as of June 30, 2010.
They are Don Heck, Randall Kamm & Dean Taylor.
They discussed and determined that they would be willing to continue serving on the Board.
A motion was made by James Drake to allow the Renewal of the term of Don Heck. Seconded
by Randall Kamm motion carried.
Don Heck made a motion to allow the Renewal of Randall Kamm & Dean Taylor. Seconded by
James Drake motion carried and all were approved.
Randall Kamm requested that more information is included in the Minutes. It was discussed
and that was fine with everyone so Jim Bennett said he will address the issue.
Public Comment: None
At 2:49 p.m. Don Heck moved to adjourn. Motion seconded by James Drake. Motion carried.
Respect Ily submitted,
James Bennett, Secretary Draft date: 5/27/,110�
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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
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Virg Bernero, Mayor
February 9, 2010
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY OF LANSING
BUILDING BOARD OF APPEALS
Held at 316 N. Capitol Ave. at 2:00 pm
February 9, 2010
The February 2010 meeting of the City of Lansing Building Board of Appeals was called to order
at 2:05 p.m. by Vice Chairman Don Heck. The following members were in attendance:
Donald Heck, Vice Chairman
James Drake
Dean Taylor
Members Absent: Randall Kamm, (Excused)
Phil Sabon, Fire Marshal
Staff Present: James Bennett, Secretary
Steve Swan, Building Inspector _=
Brenda Jodway, Recording Secretary
Petitioners Present: James Pyle -
Robert Pyle
Cal Boden
Public Present: None
Vice Chairman Heck asked for the approval of the December 8, 2009 minutes. James Drake
made a motion to approve the minutes. Motion seconded by Dean Taylor. Motion carried.
Old Business: None
New Business:
Case No: Address: Petitioner:
BBA-01-2010 1114 E. Kalamazoo James & Robert Pyle
Mr. Heck introduced the petitioners and asked them to present their appeal. The petitioners
outlined the nature of the appeal. Mr. Swan outlined the nature of the correction notice he
issued and the code basis of the violation. The Board discussed the matter and asked questions
of Mr. Swan, Mr. Bennett and the petitioners. Mr. Bennett stated that the Building Safety Office
was opposed to the appeal given the fact that reasonable alternatives existed to provide
compliance with the code.
Building Board of Appeals Minutes February 9, 2010 Page 2
After further discussion, James Drake made a motion to table the matter to allow the petitioners
an opportunity to investigate some of the possible solutions. Motion was seconded by Mr..
Taylor. Motion passed unanimously.
Other Business: None
Public Comment: None
At 2:40 PM, Mr. Drake moved to adjourn. Motion seconded by Mr. Taylor. Motion passed
unanimously.
Resp ubmitted,
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Ja es ennett, Secretary Draft date: February 18, 2010
Approved date: 711a �ct,
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