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MINUTES
CONSTRUCTION BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS AND APPEALS
24 March 2003
6:30 P.M.
City Hall Council Chambers
MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Dan Sears, Board Members: Frank Cox, ,
Alternate Larry Patton and Kevin Kuddes
MEMBERS ABSENT: Vice Chairman George McLean Board Member: Glenn
Thomas, Alternate, Alternate Mark Clayton
STAFF PRESENT: Building Official Lance Simms, Assistant City Attorney
Angela Deluca, Action Center Representative Regina
Kelley, Plans Examiner Carl Warren, Prevention Officer
Steve Smith, Fire Marshal Jon Mies and Staff Assistant
Stacey. Ann Smith
AGENDA ITEM NO.1: Call meeting to order.
Chairman, Dan Sears, called the meeting to order.
AGENDA ITEM NO.2:
Consider request for absence for member George McLean.
Dan Sears asked if anyone would like to make a motion.
Larry Patton motioned to approve the absence.
Kevin Kuddes seconded the motion.
The motion passed unanimously, (4-0)
AGENDA ITEM NO.3:
Hear visitors for items not on agenda.
No one choose to speak.
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AGENDA ITEM NO.4:
Consideration, discussion, and possible action
to approve minutes from Construction Board of
Adjustments and Appeals meeting from Monday,
February 17, 2003.
Dan Sears asked the Board if anyone was ready to make a motion.
Frank Cox motioned to approve the minutes.
Kevin Kuddes seconded the motion.
The motion passed unanimously, (4-0).
AGENDA ITEM NO.5:
Public hearing, presentation, discussion and possible
action concerning a variance request to section 508.5,
2000 International Fire Code, at 12850 Old Wellborn
Road, lot 9, block 1 Rock Prairie West. The applicant
is Thomas Gessner, P.E., Rogers Engineering
Services. (03-524)
Dan Sears asked staff to brief the Board on the request.
Steve Smith, Prevention Officer, took the floor and stated that this case is for a
consideration of a variance request to modify 508.5, Fire Hydrant Systems of the
2000 International Fire Code. Steve went on to say that this is a part of the area of
the city that has just been annexed and does not have the sufficient water f1ow~ to
support a hydrant in the area. There are special circumstances for the area in .
question is currently served by Wellborn Water System with a 4" water main that is
not capable of providing the volume of water to meet the City's fire flow
requirements. Steve said the applicant is proposing to install a fire sprinkler
system per NFPA 13 requirements in lieu of installing a fire hydrant. The staff
recommendation is to approve this with the following conditions:
1. The structure is provided with a fire sprinkleLsystem per NFPA 13
2. A fire hydrant is installed per City specifications when water service is
extended that provides acceptable fire flows.
Dan Sears asked if anybody had any questions. Larry Patton asked if you don't
have adequate flow for a hydrant, do you have adequate flow for a sprinkler
system. Steve said that yes the sprinkler system is designed for one and not more
than 3 heads to set off. Steve continued by saying each one uses approximately
15 gallons per minute of water. The 4" line that is in the ground now would be able
to handle that. Kevin Kuddes asked what kind of structure it was. Steve stated it
was a warehouse and some showroom made of metal frame. Dan Sears had
some other questions.
Dan Sears asked if anyone would like to speak in favor of the item.
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Chuck Moreau, the property owner, took the floor. Mr. Moreau owns a floor
covering business, Brazos Valley Carpet Outlet. He is trying to move into the
College Station city limits. He said they will have a sprinkler system for the whole
building, including the warehouse.
Dan Sears asked if anyone else would like to speak in favor of the item. No one
came forward to speak.
Dan Sears asked if anyone would like to speak in opposition to the item. No one
came forward to speak.
Dan Sears closed the public hearing.
LarryPatton made a motion to approve staff's recommendation and the finding of
the 5 items required for a variance are being met.
Kevin Kuddes seconded the motion.
The motion was approved unanimously (4-0),
AGENDA ITEM NO.6:
Consideration, discussion and possible action
concerning the development of rules and procedures of
the Board.
Lance Simms, Building Official, took the floor. Lance stated that the ordinance
that outlines the operating procedures for the Construction Board calls for rules &
procedures that the Board should operate under. At the present time they do not
exist. Lance recommended that he work with legal to develop these rules &
procedures for the Board. At the next meeting, Lance would present the rules &
procedures for the Board to consider.
Larry Patton made a motion that the staff proceed with drawing up formal rules for
the Board, so they can take them into consideration at the next meeting.
Frank Cox seconded the motion.
The motion was approved unanimously (4-0),
AGENDA ITEM NO.7:
Consideration, discussion and possible action on future
agenda items
No items were presented.
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AGENDA ITEM NO.8:
Adjourn
Frank Cox motioned to adjourn.
Larry Patton seconded the motion.
The motion passed unanimously, (4-0).
The meeting was adjourned.
APPROVED:
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Chairman: Dan Sears
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