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325 WALNUT ST.pdfEDMONDS BOARD OF APPEALS February 21, 19 The meeting was called to order by Chairman Walt Payne at 7:30 p.m. in the Library Conference Room at the Edmonds Civic Center. PRESENT ABSENT STAFF PRESENT Walt Payne Sam Ewing Harry Whitcutt, Building Larry Trent Official C. E. McConnachie Wayne Tanaka, City Jack Whiteley Attorney Jack Stansfield Einer Johnson, Fire Al Albers Prevention Lieutenant Z Ana Marie Violette, 0 Recording Secretary APPROVAL OF MINUTES R1 The minutes of the December 19, 1977 meeting had been distributed to the Board and the Board approved these unanimously. Al Albers, arriving later, asked that his statement be amended from a hydrant has to be installed within 300 feet of the property" to read that 11the,fire hydrant requirement within M a residential development has to be within every 1000 feet." The minutes M 0 -4 0 were then approved as amended. 00 C, AGENDA :0 9 . M M BA-1-78 Jabil Development Corp., P. 0. Box 1582, Lynnwood, WA 10 The applicant in this appeal was Jabil Development Corporation. -4 The appeal was against access easement and standpipe requirements. The is located at 1070 5th South and 1115 4th Avenue property South. The variance request is for removal or modification of 0 easement and removal of standpipe requirement of the Fire Depart- ment. The owner felt this was a hardship and the building is -4 a three-story building which does not require standpipes. M M Frank Taylor, President of the Jabil Development stated he didn't 0 r know about the standpipe requirement until they picked up their 0 permit which showed the standpipe at two stairwells. They were - C: 9� C C/) under the understanding that under the Building Code, this was M 0 a three-story building. They checked with the Building Depart- ment, and the architects and it was confirmed that a three-story building did not need standpipes. Don Council, an employee of Donald R. Westlin, Architects, stated that the classification of this particular building was three-story with the use of a concrete floor system above the parking level. This is a three- hour separation and there were three stories above. He believed z this was also classified by the City as a three-story building. -4 :C Because of this being classified as a three-story building, they felt the standpipe should not be an issue. We do have the three z hour separation. Mr. Taylor included that this building has a 0 basement that is almost entirely enclosed except for the openings for the garages. Harry Whitcutt stated that the Building Division rated it accord- ing to Sec. 1102,UBC as three stories plus basement. At this time, Einer Johnson was asked to give the Fire Department summary. BOARD OF APPEALS MINUTES February 21, 1978 Page I of 4 ............ . Einer Johnson stated that he didn't think that the three-hour separation has anything to do with a three-story building. If the Building Department deemed this as a three-story building then we will go along with this. I would like to point out in our position statement, we have considered asking for standpipes. Because of the problems in gaining access to the court area with a fire engine or an elevated platform that was one of our consid- erations for calling for a standpipe. The U.F.C. Sec. 13.301 states that the Chief will designate the type and number of fire appliances to be installed to maintain the impact of all buildings Z and residences within the premises in a jurisdiction other than private dwellings. I feel that this is a key part. This section of the Code was then quoted further. Our only con- M sideration was not that it was just a three-story building but the fire access problem. This is for a wet standpipe. U.F.C. stated that having 20,000 square feet shall provide a wet stand- pipe. There is 12,664 sq.ft. in basement, the floors themselves are 15,470 sq.ft. When reading the section of the Building Code M I wasn't trying to say that the Fire Department said that the M a building has 20,000 sq.ft. I was trying to say that the Fire 0 Chief is requiring wet standpipes because there is building on 0 c:: four levels. it counts close to the 20,000 sq,ft. Coupled with -4 M the fact of the restricted access easement to get the right kind M of equipment into the court, those are the reasons the Chief made Z these decisions. In my opinion, that apartment certainly does have special hazards any time you start parking autos under an apartment house. Cn John Stanford explained that when F.1 exceeds 20,000 sq. ft. this 0 does require wet standpipes. Both issues were considered now. _q ME MM Frank Taylor submitted a letter (attached). This explained the 0 Fn situation as Mr. Taylor saw it. Initially when they first got r- 0 M comments back from the Fire Department they wanted access to the C Larson property. This property has access to our courtyard. co We asked Mr. Larson to write the Fire Department to allow access. M 0 This wasn't good enough because they wanted an easement. It was decided that the 22 foot strip at the northeast corner would be paved with asphalt so a truck could get back into this. It was also a condition of the Building Department. We gave 25 foot easement on the north side of the South property for access. We would like that rescinded or abated. Z Carl Larson owner of the property north of the Taylor property stated that Mr. Harry Nelson, his architect, asked him for an easement but he wouldn't give an easement because of it being Z a burden on his property. There was discussion on access for fire truck and snorkel. Plans M were shown.to all members of the board. After much discussion on access and easements, A MOTION WAS MADE BY JACK STANSFIELD, SECONDED BY AL ALBERS THAT THE STANDPIPE REQUIREMENT BE WAIVED. MOTION CARRIED. A MOTION WAS MADE BY C.E. McCONNACHIE THAT THE 25 FOOT EASEMENT ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF THE BUILDING BE REQUIRED, WITH THE PRO- VISION THAT PARKING BE ALLOWED ON THE EASEMENT. THIS WAS SECONDED BY AL ALBERS. BOARD OF APPEALS MINUTES February 21, 1978 Page 2 of 4 T__ After discussion the motion was withdrawn. A MOTION WAS MADE BY C.E. McCONNACHIE, SECONDED BY AL ALBERS, THAT THE EASEMENT REQUIREMENT FOR FIRE ACCESS ON THE SUBJECT PRO- PERTY BE WAIVED. MOTION CARRIED. BA-2-78 Ronald D. Goldberg'_300 Park Place Building, Seattle, WA The applicant for this appeal is Ronald 0. Goldberg for the property at 24228 76th Avenue, Edmonds, WA. z The variance requested to be excused from placing fire sprinkler heads in down dirlstion only along front 16 feet of 10 raquetball courts. All otherec Portions of the building shall be fully 0 fire sprinklered conformance with the Code. in The specific provision of the Code involved is UBC Sec. 3802(d) requiring fire sprinklered buildings. The reason s f or this request are (1) Sprinklers in this area are activated by balls striking fusible lines, (2) There very x I ittle combustible material in the courts, (3) The sprinkllesrs interfere M C with the game. M 0 0 0 Mr. Goldberg showed a preliminary sketch of the building. This C is a court for the game of racquetball. Under the Code requirements he said _q K we must sprinkle the whole building. In this game, the balls are hit M M Z with great force, approximately 70 - 140 m.p.h. The impact of these balls many times will set off the mechanism. This is also a hinderance to the game itself. The floors will be hardwood, the walls will be covered with a non-combustible material. Mr. Albers asked if it would be possible to use the side sprinkler system. Mr. Goldberg said the sides were used as much. The ceiling height is 20 feet. 0 n In Einer Johnson stated that they had a meeting over this. This modification M M would not greatly affect the sprinkler system. The fire resistance used on the walls wil I not be a problem. 0 r I A MOTION WAS MADE BY LARRY TRENT, SECONDED BY AL ALBERS , THAT THE 0 M C CO BOARD APPROVE THE REQUEST FOR THE CHANGE IN THE SPRINKLER HEAD REQUIREMENTS BECAUSE OF THE UNIQUE SITUATIONS. MO BA-3-78 z Donald Finnigan, P. 0 Box 451, Edmonds, WA The applicant in this appeal was Donald Finnigan for the property at 325 Walnut, Edmonds, WA. The variance requested is an appeal against the determination that the lowest floor doe n t qualify s 0 > z as a basement. It lacks 23 feet in 198 foot perimeter. The specific provision of the Code involved is U.B.C. Sec. 42 0. The reasons for this request are being made in order to change the parking plan to enhance the appearance of the south side of the building site by Z' 0 removing the open parking stall from the entrance area and to provide safer ingress and egress for parking at the rear of the building. M Mr. Finnigan is proposing to eliminate one stall in front of the building for better ingress and egress. Z' Plans were submitted, reviewed and discussed. BOARD OF APPEALS MINUTES February 21, 1978 Page 3 of 4 ..... . .... .... r my'. Wh i tcUtt stated that his interpretation he questioned h ow much of a percentage should you be able to exceed with changes. We have roughly 25 on 300 feet which is about 8%. Eight -percent is not large but I would like to see compliance with this require- ment. We understand that Mr. Finnigan has to meet landscaping requirements, parking requirements, and Amenities Board require- ments, but we can't look at it in that regard. Mr. Whitcutt also stated that this structure during inspection did not meet with what was shown on the plans. If this is not a four-storY building it does require standpipes. I don't feel this is note as far as structural integrity a critical issue her but goes, if you do rate it as a four-story building it will need stand- pipes. I don't feel that the grading is pertinent to the Building Code. A MOTION WAS MADE BY LARRY TRENT, SECONDED BY AL ALBERS, THAT WE ALLOW THIS REQUEST ON THE QUALIFICATION THAT THIS IS A BASEMENT AND SO THE VARIANCE BE GRANTED. MOTION CARRIED. ELECTION OF NEW CHAIRMAN A MOTION WAS MAN. MOTION MADE THAT AL ALBERS BE ELECTED AS THE 1978 BOARD OF APPEALS CHAIR CARRIED. ADJOURNMENT There was no adjourned at further business to be brought before the Board, and the meeting 9:25 e p.m. BOARD OF APPEALS MINUTES February 21, 1978 Page 4 of 4 ... . ... .... ....... ;'Y 0 0 M C) 0M M 0 0 80 VC M M z 01, _n M M, or- 0 M C CD rn 0 .z '71 z Z, 0 41 M-1 AGENDA FOR EDMONDS BOARD OF APPEALS LIBRARY CONFERENCE ROOM Tuesday, February 21, 1978 7:30 P.M. �'z -.0 ROLL CALL TV 2. APPROVAL OF.MINUTES 3� HEARING PROCEDURE AND APPEAL INFORMATION 0 JJ 4.1 CORRESPONDENCE AGENDA M Z -78 PM 'JABIL DEVELO ENT CORP. 1154"4th Avenue South EA�2 78 FIRST SERV&RACQUET COURTS 0 -n 24228-76th Avenue West ''BA-3-78z��DON FINNIGAN m m 325 Walnu t Street co 0 0 M c ELECTION OF NEW CH&IRMAN co M 0 0�, -g'-NU NJ AFFIDAVIT OF POSTER z Don Lawson do hereby certify �that I,ppsted notice for Board of Appeals M as Ores6ribed by City 6rdinance at the f ollowing locations: 05,4 rn C: Ednionds Post Office x M 0 0 Edmonds.Civic Center X C: M Edmonds Civic Center Annex x M On or Near Property Concerned N/A 4 0 n :70 Thi 2n( day of February 1978 M M CD 0- 0 M C ......... M Z > Z T S ATE :OF11ASHINGTON ss COUNTY OF :SMOHOMISH z 0 SUBSC IBED AND SWORN TO 41 bbf'ore this d f a� 0 M Q Q-IA , V-A;L c Notary Pu i c i n and Tor the State of Wa s h ng o n s i ding a t 'ok g e ference Fi 1 p , _L____aA . .......... I .. . ..... ...... ..... .... .......... ...... ... . P AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION STATE OF WASHINGTON) as. NO.Notice of Public Hearing COUNTY OF SNOHOMISH) Rose Sel3ers being first duly Z sworn on oath, deposes and states: she 0 That. = is the legal clerk Ri 0 f the Edmonds Tribune Review, a weekly newspaper. —0 Tha t said newspaper is -a legal newspaper of general P STURM q circulation and it is now and has been for more than 1,01D - gE 1�1 -4 r'. 'All) go a ix (6) months prior to the date of publication here R& � 'L P ? 3gl! X M inafter referred to, printed in the English Language &4 , "T S d C 0 M continuously as a weekly newspaper in Edmonds, Snohomish RY0 01 21gj �rak"'. "KEY'.- 0 County, Washington, and it is now and during all of the said 0 C: time was published in an office maintained at the afore- said place of publication of said newspaper. That the said ? 19`�A M z 4-78 Edmonds Tribune Review was approved as a legal newspaper 91-1 -�, ; by the Superior Court of Snohomish County, Washington. Ues Court Order No. 38282. "d o That the annex is a true copy of a legal notice 0 -n as it was published in a regular issue (and not in W. .41 'n supplement form) of said newspaper once a week for a X 9 period of 1 consecutive weeks, commencing on thEfth day of 65 M M F e15 —ru a ry 1� 7 day Of and ending on the 19 both dates inclusive, and that r 0 M said newspaper was regularly distributed to its Subscribers C rj) during all of the aforesaid period. That the full amount of R1§11-� C rn M 0 the fee charged for the foregoing publication in the sum 0 f z $ 2.10 , has been paid in full, said charge being based on the rates allowed by statutpZe state of Washington. X �t-#-�*NOTICE OF '"'77"1 > HEARIW�P fli z ARD OF-APPEA,_,N,,0 W SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN TO befor e me this long, � . nvt� Februar 1978 8th y day of Z� mrd�o s M NOTARY PUBLIC in and for the State of Washington, residing at Lynnwood vtaga 'St ",fippmaloga St ete, �,�Aoes -nqt:quai�y,.aS'b4e-4.' ,,,4h6tnt 325 30, VX in the AAbrtiry,'�� "Conference Room4ocat6oiZ� ili*-tbe'Civie, center: 1-94,Y, 90 �W e ne a or it on S an:�, APPLICATION TO BOARD OF APPEALS (Reference Current UBC) CITY OF EDMONDS FILE NO. 111-3-V Ed,monds, Washington DATE_____aLZZa FEE.$IO.00 z APPLICANT: Donald annigan DDRESS: P.O. Box 451 Edmonds PHONE: 0 0 OWNER: Donald Fi-igan ADDRESS: PHONE: ,ADDRESS OF PROPERTY:_. �?5, Walnut Edmonds W M 0 USE ZONE:.-.. ry\ FIRE ZONE: 0 C TYPE OF CONSTRUCTION REQUIRED- m M Z ------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------ VARIANCE REQUESTED: peal ainstlete3mination thelowest floor does n ot qualify Fn 0 -n b nt baseme -as ------------ SPECIFIC PROVISION OF CODE INVOLVED: 0 r m C w MO z STATEMENT OF REASONS FOR REQUEST: This request is being made in order to Raak-ing -plan to change 1he h e open parki.na 11 from +.he --ta fQX 'Da dng al rear of buijding-au����� z lellb I Board of Appeals Peg _e #2 RECORD OF FINDINGS OF FACT The Board of Appeals, for the City of Edmonds, In the case of, file no. request for varlanc from the ents requirem -of the Building Code as described the rain, finds the following: 2. Therefore on motion b Y ------ seconded by 4 th 6:request for varlance is, Subject to the following special, conditions: 1 M 0 J C 3.:1, Decisions'soll be effective on: M Z F (date) z ��DATED_ (We 0 -n CHAIRMAN, Board of Appeals, V, CO) DATA 0 r 0 M t f a�e o Application Board Members Present at Hearl Z .,Date of Hearing:_ 7­1 'T Ime of Hearing: Present for Applicant.- Z, X Z Secretary, Board of Appeals I �.�t'NOTICE OF rm"UBLIC HEARIM NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS T PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD BY THE �AN APPLICATION HAVING BEEN FILED FOR, ... . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . .. F, PROPERTY DESCRIPTION OR ADDRESS: .... ........... ................................................. ........... ZONE CLASSIFICATION: ........ RAY% J4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . TIME , .�DATE OF HEARING. IPM.. 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