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Home My WebLink About2011 Plumbing Board Minutes ,•� 0t 1AA51 �� 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 January 18, 2011 OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY OF LANSING PLUMBING BOARD OF APPEALS Held at 316 N. Capitol Ave. at 7:00 pm January 13, 2011 MEMBERS PRESENT: STEVE RECK, EMMETT KELLY, TIM WAITE, MEMBERS ABSENT: BILL POND STAFF PRESENT: FRANK EIROSIUS, SR., CHIEF PLUMBING INSPECTOR Chairman Tim Waite called the meeting to order at 7:08 p.m. Old Business: A motion was made by Emmett Kelly seconded by Steve Reck to keep the current members Tim Waite as President and Steve Reck as Vice President. The motion carried unanimously. New Business: Frank Eirosius, Chief Plumbing Inspector, reported to the Plumbing board that the new 2009 Michigan Plumbing Code books are in and there are a lot of changes. They need to discuss the new sections especially in regards to the 2009 Michigan Residential Code because code updates will be coming. After a lengthy discussion the board members decided to meet on a regular basis to further discuss the Code changes. A motion was made by Steve Reck seconded by Emmett Kelly to adjourn, the motion was carried unanimously. Next Plumbing Board meeting will be February 10, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. Res ectf41Y su rn' itted, C_ C. ank Eirosius Sr., Secretary hief Plumbing Inspector Draft Date: January 18, 2011 Approved date: cc: Mayor's Office Appeals applicants City Clerk's Office Public file-original Appeal folders Board Secretary il1'�'S��. 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 February 23, 2011 OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY OF LANSING PLUMBING BOARD OF APPEALS Held at 316 N. Capitol Ave. at 7:00 pm FEBRUARY 10, 2011 MEMBERS PRESENT: STEVE BECK, EMMETT KELLY, TIM WAITE, JEREMY GARZA MEMBERS ABSENT: BILL POND s ~` STAFF PRESENT: FRANK EIROSIUS, SR., CHIEF PLUMBING INSPECTOR - . �;1 Chairman Tim Waite called the meeting to order at 7:11 p.m. On a motion made by Steve_Reck":..; seconded by Emmett Kelly, the minutes of January 13, 2011 were approved unanimod,sly. Old Business: None New Business: The Plumbing Board members welcomed their new Plumbing Board member Jeremy Garza, Journeyman. There was a lengthy discussion regarding the Accident Fund project and the excellent work done by the Mechanical Contractor & his crew. The Board members studied the changes in the 2009 Michigan Plumbing Code Chapter 1 "Scope and Administration" and had a lengthy discussion. They will proceed with Chapter 2 "Definitions" and Chapter 3 "General Regulations" at the next regular scheduled Plumbing Board Meeting. A motion was made by Emmett Kelly and seconded by Steve Reck to adjourn at 9:00 p.m. The motion carried unanimously. Next Plumbing Board meeting will be March 10, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. ;Res tfutly-sG itted, C. , Eirosius, Sr. cretary Draft date: February 23, 2011 Approved date: cc: Mayor's Office Board Secretary City Clerk's Office Staff Representatives Public file—original Lf�"A'S 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 March 15, 2011 OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY OF LANSING PLUMBING BOARD OF APPEALS Held at 316 N. Capitol Ave. at 7:00 pm March 10, 2011 MEMBERS PRESENT: STEVE RECK, EMMETT KELLY, TIM WAITE, JEREMY GARZA, BILL POND MEMBERS ABSENT: None STAFF PRESENT: FRANK EIROSIUS, SR., CHIEF PLUMBING INSPECTOR Chairman Tim Waite called the meeting to order at 7:06 p.m. On a motion made by '5teve Reck, supported by Tim Waite, the minutes of February 10, 2011 were approved unanimously.: - f_ Old Business: None � New Business: "fl Case No.: Address: Petitioner: t PBA-001-2011 414 E. Michigan Ave. Doug Johns/ Shawn Elliott CD The petitioner Doug Johns/Shawn Elliott is requesting a variance for the build out at 414 E. Michigan. (Dugout Tavern). The Dugout Tavern, is located at 414 E. Michigan Avenue and it is a walk up bar with seating. The only way to access the Dugout is an entrance on Michigan Avenue. If someone needs a restroom there is no access from the inside of the Tavern. The person needs to go back outside on Michigan Avenue and enter into the Tin Can or Harems Nightclub entrance to access the restroom. Therefore, according to 2009 M.P. Code-Section 403- Minimum Plumbing Facilities, Public Facilities are required for the Dugout. The restroom in question is within the 500 feet of path of travel. The petitioner is requesting a variance regarding section 403.3 required public toilet facilities- 2009 Michigan Plumbing Code. After a lengthily discussion the Plumbing Board decided to grant this variance under special conditions: 1. The public shall have access to required toilet facilities at all times that the building is occupied. 2. There shall be no age discrimination. ( under the age of 21) 3. Required facilities shall be free of charge. There shall be no cover charge or any other fee to use the public facilities within 414 E. Michigan Avenue building. 4. Signage shall be readily visible and located near the entrance of each toilet facility. 5. Directional signage shall be posted in accordance with section 3107 of the Michigan Building Code and all routes shall comply with the accessibilities requirements of the Michigan Building Code. The motion was made by Bill Pond and seconded by Jeremy Garza to grant the variance for 414 E. Michigan Ave. Motion carried unanimously. Minutes for Plumbing Board of Appeals — March 2011 2 Case No. : Address: Petitioner: PBA-002-2011 601 N. Washington Sq. Lansing Community College Eric Glohn/Jason Wood The petitioner is requesting to be allowed to drain playground drinking fountains to a dry well instead of piped drains because the drinking fountains will be located in play areas distant from the building. The playground is part of a childcare center located at Lansing Community College. There are 2 playground areas, one designated for infants and the other for toddlers. The drinking fountains are necessary so that while they are outside playing they can get a drink of water without having to go inside the building. The drinking fountains will only be used during spring/summer outdoor activities. The rest of the time it will be shut down and drained. The Board members were concerned that children will be climbing on drinking fountains and use them as a play area. The L.C.C. representatives assured the board members that this would not happen, because the users of drinking fountains will be well supervised. After discussion, a motion was made by Steve Reck, seconded by Emmett Kelly to approve the variance for 601 N. Washington Square allowing the use of the dry well as a drain for the drinking fountains with the following conditions: 1. The drain of the drinking fountain shall have an air gap between the fountain and the dry well. 2. No decaying type of waste products shall be dumped into the drain of the drinking fountain. At 8:36 p.m. Emmett Kelly made a motion to adjourn. Seconded by Bill Pond motion carried. Next Plumbing Board meeting will be April 14, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. Res tfu sub ttied, r ...__. Fr n Eirosius Sr., Secretary h of Plumbing Inspector Draft Date: March 15, 2011 Approved date: cc: Mayor's Office Appeals applicants City Clerk's Office Public file-original Appeal folders Board Secretary