HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Estes Park Board of Appeals 2018-02-01RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
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February 1, 2018 Board Room, Estes Park Town Hall
Commission: Chair Joe Calvin, Amy Plummer, Tony Schiaffo, Brad Klein
Attending: Members Plummer, Calvin, Klein
Also Attending: Chief Building Official (CBO) Will Birchfield, Plans Examiner Charlie Phillips, Building
Inspector Claude Traufield, Recording Secretary Jacki Wiedow
Absent: Tony Schiaffo
The following minutes reflect the order of the agenda and not necessarily the chronological sequence.
Chair Calvin called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. Each Board member introduced himself and provided
their area of expertise. Statement on the passing of former board member John Spooner, and introduction of
new board member Amy Plummer, Engineer, were mentioned.
CONSENT AGENDA
Minutes from May 4, 2017 Board of Appeals meeting and local amendment regarding occupancy separation
requirements related to change of occupancy and automatic sprinkler systems will be tabled due to amount of
material being covered in this meeting.
PURPOSE OF MEETING
The Board of Appeals meets as needed regarding matters of the Town of Estes Park's Division of Building
Safety. They are not a decision -making board, but act as a Recommending Body to the Town Board. They assist
with the adoption of the new International Building Codes and local amendments to those codes.
PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE 2015 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODES
CBO Will Birchfield discussing 6 proposed amendments.
1) Storage of distilled spirits and wines in wooden barrels and casks. By keeping the Maximum Allowable
Quantities (MAQ) to 30 barrels (120 gallons) the Building Code Amendment can be kept as S-1
occupancy (rather than H-3), which removes the requirements for sprinkler systems and emergency
alarms.
Section 311.2 Distilled spirits and wines in wooden barrels and casks, complying with MAQ per table
414.2.5(2)
Section 307.1.1 Revise as follows: Wholesale and retail sales and storage of flammable and combustible
liquids in mercantile and storage occupancies conforming to the International Fire Code and Section
414 of this code.
Section 414.2.5 Revise the second paragraph as follows: In Group M occupancy wholesale and retail
sales uses and in Group S occupancies storing distilled spirits in wooden barrels or casks, indoor storage
of flammable and combustible liquids shall not exceed the MAQ per control area as indicated in Table
414.2.5(2), provided that the materials are displayed and stored in accordance with the international
Fire Code.
Table 414.2.5(2) Revise as follows: MAQ of flammable and combustible liquids in wholesale retail sales
occupancies and in S1 occupancies storing distilled spirits in wooden barrels and casks per control area.
Public comment: Joe Elkins, Elkins Distillery. Code amendment will allow us to collaborate and compete with
other distilleries. Currently have 5000 square foot building with plans to get a shipping container to hold 30
barrels, which complies with S-1 occupancy.
Board discussion: The board commented that the research done and proposed amendment is in line with
what Elkins Whisky wants to accomplish. The question was raised as to how MAQs are regulated if ownership
changes. CBO Birchfield stated that verbiage can be added to code for signage to be used at storage facilities.
It was noted that the Fire Department does an annual inspection, therefore a form of regulation already exists.
It was moved and seconded (Plummer/Klein) to accept code amendment, adding signage requirements to
code. A vote was taken and passed 3-0.
5 minute break, reconvene at 5:02 pm
2) Roof replacement requirements related to wind resistance of roof diaphragms
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February 1, 2018 Board Room, Estes Park Town Hall
Revise Structural Code 707.3.2 as follows: Where roofing materials are removed from more than 50
percent of the roof diaphragm or section of a building located where the ultimate design wind speed, Vult,
determined in accordance with Figure 1609.3(1) of the International Building Code, is greater than 115 mph
or in a special wind region, as defined in Section 1609 of the IBC, roof diaphragms, connections of the roof
diaphragm to roof framing members, and roof -to -wall connections shall be evaluate for the wind loads
specified in the IBC, including wind uplift. If the diaphragms and connections in their current condition are
not capable of resisting at least 75 percent of those wind loads, they shall be replaced or strengthened in
accordance with the loads specified in the IBC.
CB0 Birchfield stated that a reasonable approach to this provision is to either delete this requirement in its
entirety or revise it to allow compliance with a wind speed other than what is required for new
construction. Discussion about having the Building Inspector be given authority on whether or not an
engineer needs to inspect roof or replacement needs to take place.
Staff comment: Charlie Phillips questioned whether or not the property maintenance code only affects
commercial buildings, not residential. By amending this code, it would apply to both commercial and
residential.
Board recommended that the code be deleted with the exception of if the Building Inspector finds a structural
concern. CBO Birchfield will work the language and continue to next month's meeting.
3) Commercial roof replacement requirements related to energy conservation
C503.3.1 Roof replacements shall comply with Table C402.1.3 or C402.1.4 where the existing roof
assembly is part of the building thermal envelope and contains insulation entirely above the roof deck.
Option: only do 50 percent, which puts in on the owner to finish or not. This would be consistent with
the other 50 percent options in code. CBO Birchfield will work on wording and continue discussion to
next month's meeting.
4) Drinking fountains in specific smaller occupancies
410.2 Small occupancies. Revise as follows: Drinking fountains shall not be required for an occupant
load of less than 50.
Businesses that do not serve drinks and are over 900 sf need 2 drinking fountains (one regular, one
accessible). Discussion included the fact that Estes Park has too many small spaces to require this.
Possibly exclude retail/business or tie in with restroom amendment, which is 50 people. CBO
Birchfield will work on wording for next month's meeting.
5) Service sink requirements in specific smaller occupancies
1 service sink required in businesses/mercantile of 16 people or more. Discussion included making the
occupancy 50 in order to tie in with other code amendments. CBO Birchfield will work on wording and
continue discussion to next month's meeting.
6) Change of occupancy in existing building code re Fire Barriers
1012.5.3 Fire Barriers add exception 2: Where the fire barriers are required to have a 2-hour fire -
resistance rating, 1-hour construction shall be permitted, if the new occupancy is protected with an
automatic sprinkler system in compliance with 903.3.1.1 or 903.3.1.2. If the areas not changing
occupancy. CBO Birchfield stated that the requirements for occupancy separations are very complex
and can require extensive demolition and reconstruction. He will work on the wording and continue
discussion at next month's meeting
There being no additional business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:01 p.m.
Karin Swanlund, Recording Secretary