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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/09/1969 ,-'''P., Aq~!>; \it1:l"\ ":{ft . HINUTES October 9, 1969 The second continuation of the October 7 meeting ,vas called to order at 7:30 p.m. Alderman Attending were: Ray Pepe, Dana Dowling, Jack Bramble. Aldermen Robert Eckhardt and Calvin Hulsey arrived later. Other attending were: Mayor Anderson, Clerk Louise F. Turner, City Attorney Maurice Fox, Rich Andrusack of the Homebuilders Association, Robert Jackson, Jefferson County Building Inspector, Ron French, Paul Patch, and Dick Beals of Public Service Company, Chief Robert Kirk of the Prospect Valley Fire Department, and Assistant Chief, Jack Willis of the Wheat Ridge Fire Department. Mr. Jackson stated that uniformity is important and 70% of the cities use the Uniform Building Code. He recommended the 1967 UBC, which can be adopted by reference along vlith other UEC books such as the mechanical code and dangerous buildings code. The County Code differs from the UBC in that it has a Board of Revie'J \lhich l'lr. Jackson considered important. The County Code states that it adopts the latest electric code and has to conform ''lith state minimUlIi plumbing requirements. He recommended joining the International Conference of Building Officials if the City adopts the UBC. He recommended that the City have a five man board of review. Mayor Anderson stated that the City is considering the Arvada Code which is the 1967 UEC and five other codes. Rich Andrusack stressed uniformit;, and the importance of a board of revie\v. He also recommended the 1967 UBC. Paul Patch of the Public Service Gas Engineering Department had worked ,'Iith Arvada and said Arvada had made amendments to the UBC to use gas piping suitable for this altitule and the type of gas used. The Arvada changes make Chapter 12 of the U3C 1967 useable in Denver; it is actually written for use at sea level. Ron French of the Public Service recomnended the UBC with the Arvada changes which takes into effect the physical properties of natural gas at this altitude. Licensing of builders was discussed, as admittedly a problem for bUilders, but as a necessary means of control of people working in the area and a means of protection for local builders. Difference in fees may determine where a builder builds. Mr. Jackson stated Jefferson County fees a plan checker are included, not extra. is partially supported b:' general fund. raise in fees. are low and that the services of Jefferson County building department He is going to recommend a 50% In regard to fire codes, Mr. Willis said Wheat Ridge Fire Department uses the NFPA which in some ',laYS conflicts with UBC--one \vay is that UBe allows dry stand pipes in high rise structm:es. \.Jheat Ridge Fire Department requires \'let stand pipes. NFP" is more complete than VIlC and fits the community. /0 /9 /C9~) . Mr. Kirk of Prospect Va:'.ley Fire Department said that NFPA is much better, is much more strict on "torage of inflammable liquids, that dry stand pipes are worthlesfl, and that the County backs the fire departments on .,et stand pipes. In regard to inspections--Fire departrnent representatives agreed they would like to see some authority in the City, but that it is important to have fire officials inspect commercial structures. The Arvada Buildin;; Inspector continues to have authority after buHding is completed and all representatives agreed inspection is better in the hands of the fire departments after completion. Mr. Bramble reportL'd on the tree: limb removal project to be held Saturday and Sunday and proLably the follo\dng Satl1rday and Sunday. Five trucks will be in service with the police car ~ith public address system pre- ceeding them into an area. Citizens are asked to help load their own and volunteers are needed to assist those not physically able to do so. Trucks will start in the South East corner of the City. Rooney Road dump can be used. Details need to be worked out for soup and sandwiches to be furnished for workers. Mr. Eckhardt announced that ~like Leprino who plans to develop the Applewood Knolls 11th filing subdivision ilas offered to give part of the plat--the area along Lena Gulch at the foot of a bluff--to the City for park land. Meeting .'ms adjourned at 10 p.m. <~ ~ 'j c"~,c,,, L i':;:-<--"'--7~ Louise c. Turner City Clerk , ,.~ ~ .. '\ .... ~-' /', ~ I'" Approved C7i7J /c' ~4' /6 f