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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-16-06 Regular Meeting of the Building Codes Appeals Board Minutes Building Codes Appeals Board Minutes of March 16, 2006 Members Present: Tom Campbell, Terry Bunch, Bruce Compton, Ken Schlather, John Elfstrom and Paul Larson Members Absent: Ron Holt City Staff Present: Chief Building Official Debbie Wilmore 1. CALL TO ORDER Meeting called to order at 6:05 P.M. by Chairman Tom CampbelL 2. CONSIDER APPROVING MINUTES FROM THE FEBRUARY 16,2006 MEETING Motion to approve the February 16, 2006 minutes, as submitted, was made by Bruce Compton. Second by Ken Schlather. Motion passed unanimously. 3. REVIEW AND DISCUSS CHAPTERS 9 & 10 OF THE RESIDENTIAL BUILDING CODE Mrs. Wilmore advised the Board of two (2) local amendments to Chapter 9 but none to Chapter 10. General review and discussion of the chapters followed. Mr. Terry Bunch made a motion to close the review and discussion of both chapters. Second by Paul Larson. Motion passed unanimously. 4. REVIEW, DISCUSS AND CONSIDER ACTION ON A BOARD RECOMMENDATION MEMO TO CITY COUNCIL REGARDING POSSmLE LOCAL RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL BUILDING CODES AMENDMENT TO REQUIRE MINIMUM 6" STUD WALLS WHERE DRAIN, WASTE & VENT (DWV - HORIZONTAL AND/OR VERTICAL) PLUMBING IS INSTALLED Following discussion, Mr. Compton made a motion to amend the memo by leaving the first paragraph "as is" and "deleting" the second paragraph language that deals with maintenance, minor remodel and repairs (not requiring new walls or wall replacement). Backup material to remain as is. Motion also directs staff to make the described changes and forward the memo to Council without returning to the Board. Second by Mr. Bunch. Motion passed unanimously. 5. ESTABLISH NEXT MEETING DATE, TIME AND TOPICS Mr. John Elfstrom made a motion to hold their next meeting on May 18, 2006 at 6 p.m. with the following agenda items. Discussion of Chapters 11 & 12 of the Residential Building Code and Discussion of code requirements relating to spark arrestors. Second by Mr. Bunch. Motion passed unanimously. Building Codes Appeals Board Minutes of March 16, 2006 Page 2 of2 6. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS The Chairman asked staff for any administrative report Mrs. Wilmore advised the Board that she had received an e-mail from the Director of Planning (Mr. Wayne Sabo) advising that in the future, the city may develop a historic district and if so, the board could have some participation/input in the development of the district 7. BOARD COMMENTS The Chairman asked the Board for any comments. There were none. Chairman Campbell took the opportunity to thank the members for their participation. 8. ADJOURN A motion to adjourn by Mr. Schlather with a second by Mr. Larson. Motion passed unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 7:05 p. m. Respectfully submitted, N~~'~ Debbie S. Wilmore Chief Building Official