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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDocuments CONSTRUCTION BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS AND APPEALS Case Number 6V;1— Z 0 Name of Applicant MWM CORP. Mailing Address PO BOX 10220 COLLEGE STATION TX 77842 Telephone Number (409) 693-1617 Name of Property Owner MWM CORP. Mailing Address PO BOX 10220 COLLEGE STATION TX 77842 Telephone Number (409) 693-1617 LOCATION OF PROPERTY god Address .9I"Balcones, College Station, Texas • Lot B-4 Block Subdivision Southwood Valley Sec. 30 Description if Applicable Action Requested Request a variance from the window requirements of Code 1006.2.4 regarding exterior stairs and surrounding areas. Current Zoning of Subject Land R-5 Applicable Ordinance Section 1006.2.4, 1994 S.B.B. • COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING FOR A VARIANCE REQUEST The following specific variation from the ordinance is requested. We are asking only for a variance on the window requirement. This variance is necessary due to the following special conditions. This project originally consisted of nine (9) lots, and this lot, along with one (1) other, are all that remain to be built on. We went to considerable time and expense to design the buildings and planned from the beginning for all the buildings to be the same. The following alternatives to the requested variance are possible. The surrounding walls at the stairs/landings will have 5/R" firernde gypsum s1dllboard and a 45 minute exterior front entry door with closer, all conforming to rode. We could install 5/A" firernde gypg1Im wallhnar-1 nn the wally and (-piling of this bedroom where this window occurs, essentially creating an extension of the fire corridor for safety. This variance will not be contrary to the public interest by virtue of the following facts: There exist 100 units of this plan presently, built over the past four (4) years, with approximately 36 built during the past (2) two years with this variance granted. We respectfully request this partial variance in regards to the window and grandfather consideration. The facts stated by me in this application are true and correct to the best of my knowledge. ' - V Applicant Date CITY OF COLLEGE STATION REPRINT *** CUSTOMER RECEIPT *** OPER: MRODGERS CT DRAWER: 1 DATE: 1/86/99 80 RECEIPT: 0005145 DESCRIPTION QTY AMOUNT TP TM MISC BLDG INSP C 1 $50.80 *1D CK MWM CORP-CK1299 VARIANCE FEE 907 BALCONES MR TENDER DETAIL CK 1299 $50.80 DATE: 1/86/99 TIME: 13:44:81 TOTAL PERSONAL CHECK $50.88 AMOUNT TENDERED $50.00 THANK YOU COLLEGE STATION P. O. Box 9960 • 1101 Texas Avenue • College Station,TX 77842 Tet 409 764 3500 • January 11, 1999 The Eagle Attn.: Joyce Hayes 1729 Briarcrest Drive Bryan,Texas 77802 Re: Legal Publication Dear Joyce: Please publish the following legal notice in the classified section as indicated on fax. Please bill the City of College Station,Post Office Box 9960, College Station,Texas 77840. PUBLIC NOTICE CONSTRUCTION BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS AND APPEALS MEETING The Construction Board of Adjustments and Appeals will meet at 6:00 p.m. in the .. Training Room, City Hall, City of College Station,Monday,January 25, 1999. Presentation for City of College Station Ethics Ordinance. Variance 99-001, to request modification to Section 1006.2.4, 1994 Standard Building Code, The applicant is Jim Woods. If you have any questions,please call me at(409)764-3743. Thank you for your assistance. Sincerely, Lisa Hankins Building Technician Home of Texas A&M University PUBLIC NOTICE Construction Board of Adjustments and Appeals Meeting The Construction Board of Adjustments and Appeals will meet at 6:00 p.m. in the Training Room, City Hall, City of College Station, Mon- day,January 25, 1999. Presentation for City of College Station Ethics Ordinance. Variance 99-001, to request modification to Section 1006.2.4, 1994 Standard Building Code.The applicant is Jim Woods. If you have any questions, please call me at (409)764-3743.Thank you for your assistance: 01-14-99,01-15-99 CONSTRUCTION BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT AND APPEALS STAFF REPORT Item: Public hearing and consideration of a variance for the window opening protection required by Section 1006.2.4, 1994 Standard Building Code. Policy Issue Statement: Health and Public Safety- Citizens benefit from available Health and Human Services in a reasonably safe and secure environment. Item Background: Section 1006.2.4, 1994 Standard Building Code requires a one hour rated separation with opening protectives for exterior stairs. During the plan review process for this project, staff noted the exterior exit stairs did not have the code required separation. The applicant has agreed to provide a one hour rated separation wall and 45 minute rated exterior door, but is requesting a variance on the window rating requirement. This variance request is identical to the request by this applicant at the boards regular meeting on May 11, 1998. At that meeting,the board voted 6-1 to grant the variance with the condition a 16 gauge afire barrier" be provided for the bottom of the stair stringers from the second floor landing extending down a minimum of three (3) risers. Staff Recommendation: Denial, although several apartments have been constructed contrary to this code section, staff feels like now is the appropriate time to begin code compliance. 1006_23 Handrails and guardrails shall be as specified in 1007.5 and 1015 respectively. 1006-2.4 Exterior stairs shall be separated from the interior of the building by walls with a fire resistance rating of not less than 1 hour, with fixed or self-closing opening protectives as required for enclosed stairs. This protection shall extend vertically from the ground to a point 10 ft (3048 mm) above the topmost landing or the roof line, whichever is lower, and horizontally 10 ft (3048 mm) from each side of the stairway. Openings within the 10 ft (3048 mm) horizontal extension of the protected walls beyond the stairway shall be equipped with fixed 3/4-hour assemblies. EXCEPTIONS: 1. Exterior stairways may be unprotected when serving an exterior exit access balcony which has two exterior stairways; remotely located as required in 1006.2.2. 2. Such protection is not required in two story buildings where there is a second exit remotely located as required in 1006.2.2. 1006.2.5 All required exterior stairways shall be located so as to lead directly to a street or open space with direct access to a street. When located on the rear of the building such stairways may lead through a passageway at grade complying with 1010. 1006.2.6 Exterior stairways shall not project beyond the street lot line. • 1007 STAIRWAY CONSTRUCTION 1007.1 General 1007.1.1 Exterior and interior exit stairways shall be constructed of non- combustible materials throughout in the following buildings: 1. All buildings of Type I and of Type II construction. 2. All Group A-1 and Group I buildings. 3. All Group A-2 and Group E buildings three stories or more in height 4. All other buildings three stories or more in height or occupied by more than 40 persons above or below the first story at street or grade level, except one and two family dwellings and buildings of Type VI construction. 1007.1.2 Stairways located in a required fire resistant enclosure shall have closed risers.All other stairways shall be permitted to have open risers. 1007.13 Interior stairs constructed of wood,"except those with open risers, shall be fireblocked as specified in 705.3. _= 1007.1.4 Closets shall not be located beneath stairs unless such stairs are protected as required by 1006.1. EXCEPTION: Protection is not required for those stairways exempted from enclosure in 1006.1.1. 1007.1.5 The underside of interior stairways, if of combustible construction, shall be protected to provide not less than 1-hour fire resistance. Standard Budding Code©1994 261 COLLEGE STATION C..1P. 0. Box 9960 1101 Texas Avenue • College Station, TX 77842 TeL 409 764 3500 January 26, 1999 Jim Woods P.O. Box 10220 College Station,Texas 77842 RE: Variance Request 99-001 Dear Mr. Woods: The Construction Board of Adjustments and Appeals voted 5-2 to deny the requested variance for the above referenced case. This vote was taken at the regular meeting on January 25, 1999. Please contact me at 764-3741 with any questions. Sincerely, ".....---- .L Lance Simms Building Official LS/lh cc: Jon Mies,Fire Marshal Carl Warren,Plans Examiner Home of Texas A&M University • CONSTRUCTION BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS AND APPEALS/BUILDING AND STANDARDS COMMISSION FORMAT FOR.NEGATIVE MOTION FOR A VARIANCE I move to deny a variance from the terms of this ordinance for the following reasons: A variance would be contrary to the public interest; no special conditions exist by which a strict enforcement of the provisions of the ordinance would result in unnecessary hardship to this applicant; in addition, granting a variance would not observe nor accomplish substantial justice. Motion made bye Me--1ea v'1 Date t [ZS)5 Ii Seconded by Re er4 t b b h'e.t.l Voting Results Chair Signature Construction Board of Adjustments and Appeals/ Building Standards Commission Guest Register / Date: .1/2 51 Name: Address: 1. JIM,\A 10E2'0 J 002- 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. • • I . 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