HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-06-26 BUILDING CODE OF ADJUSTMENTS BOARD MEETING MINUTESMINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BUILDING CODE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS
AND APPEALS OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, HELD ON THURSDAY, JUNE 26,
1997, AT 7:00 PM IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF CITY HALL, 3519 LIBERTY DRIVE,
PEARLAND, TEXAS
The meeting was called to order at 7:10 PM with the following present:
Board Chairman Lloyd Kern
Board Member Bill Walsh
Board Member Bob Campbell
Board Member William T. McClelland
Board Member Jerry Acosta
Chief Building Official Don E. Guynes
Secretary Mona Ann Phipps
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Board Member William T. McClelland made a motion, seconded by Board Member Jerry Acosta, to
approve the minutes of the January 16, 1997 meeting.
Motion passed 5 to 0.
NEW BUSINESS
V97-1 REQUEST OF STEVE NICHOLS OF H.P. REALTY, AGENT FOR A.R.C., FOR A
VARIANCE FROM BUILDING CODE SECTION 7-13.1(b) 403.4.1, TO ALLOW A 1-HOUR
FIRE RESISTANT WALL INSTEAD OF THE REQUIRED 2-HOUR TENANT SEPARATION,
AT 2121 SCARSDALE BOULEVARD (A.R.C. ASSISTED LIVING PROJECT)
Steve Nichols told the Board that the property was voluntarily annexed. He explained that the architects
designed the building to the 1991 SBCCI without realizing that there were amendments to the building
code. He added that they will be installing fire partitions, a fire sprinkler system and a fire line to the
building. Mr. Nichols stated that the 2-hour tenant separation would be a huge financial burden at this
point in the project. This problem was caused by poor communication.
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A lengthy discussion ensued regarding the type of care that this facility provides and the physical
condition and capabilities of the residents. Mr. Nichols stated that this facility provides assisted care
for elderly people, not bed ridden people. All residents are capable, but the facility simply helps with
meals and social activities.
Chief Building Official Don E. Guynes stated that the buildings that are in question are the buildings
that house active people. Mr. Guynes added that they are providing R13 system and 3000 sq ft
separation in the attic.
Fire Marshal Larry Steed stated that he feels that this is more than adequate.
Mr. Nichols explained that the facility is fully staffed twenty-four (24) hours a day.
Chief Building Official Don E. Guynes stated that all penetrations will be sealed. Fire Marshal Larry
Steed added that fire stops in the attic will be 1-hour fire rated all the way to the roof. Mr. Nichols
explained that a fire hydrant is located on the facility. The contractor is extending an 8" line for the
fire system.
Mr. Nichols explained that some of the buildings are two (2) story, however, each building has a front
and rear exit. In addition, the stairwells are 2-hour fire rated and sprinkled. He added that fire drills
are practiced on a regular basis and all exits are clearly posted.
Board Member Bill Walsh stated that his sister was killed in a fire, therefore he is very sensitive with
this issue.
Board Member Jerry Acosta made a motion, seconded by Bob Campbell, to approve V97-1.
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ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 7:34 P.M.
Minutes of the meeting approved and/or corrected this J day ofL, A.D., 1997.
ATTEST:
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Mona Alin Phipps, Board Secretdryi
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