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CITY OF NORTH OLMSTED . BOARD OF BUILDING CODE APPEALS MINUTES - NOVQMBER 15, 1990 I. ROLL CALL: Chairman t3urk called the meeting to order at 7:40 p.m. Present: J. Kazak, J. Konold, B. Schulz, D. Spoerke, and R. Burk Also Present: Building Commissioner Conway, Building Inspector Kettle, and Clerk of Comnissions Oring. II. REVIE,W AND CORRECTION OF MINUTES: B. Schulz moved to approve the minutes of October 25, 1990, seconded by J. Konold, and unanimously approved. III. COMMUNICATIONS: No items. IV. HEARINGS: 1) Larry Brinlanan, 25815 Kennedy Ridge road. Request for variance for stairway to be in- violation of Section R-214 of the C.A.BmO One and Tao Family Dwelling Code. Chairman Burk adninistered the oath to Mr. Brinlanan. Mr. Kettle, Building inspector, clarified that the stairway does not meet the minimum 6 foot, 8 inch miniimun nor the minirmnn size of the treads., whic-h should be 8-4 inches high and 9 inches wide, plus the nosing. The treads are at 84 inches on the run 7-7/8ths on the rise. The treads should be 9 inches plus a one inch nosing, but these are 94 inches including the nosing. If it is changed to a proper rise and run, there would not be a enough headroom because you run into a beam. The stairway was installed as close as it possibly could be to maintain minimun head roam and the maxinnun amount of rise and run, no landing could be installed to turn the stairs. This is a pre-manufactured house which is certified by the State of Ohio, but there appears to be a problen with the design. Building Commissioner Conway advised that a beam was added tmder the wood, but from what he has been told, if the beam were removed it would not improve the situation. Mr. Conway stated that there were several other items on this house which he intends to take up with the manufacturer or the State Board of Building Standards. He believes that the contractor did as much as he could do to rectify the situation. Mr. Schulz had inspected the site and did have a problem coming down the stairs. He stated,that an addition could be built to give more room far the stairs. Mr. Conway was concerned about opening up the wall because there is no way of lmowing what is inside it at that point. He 'clarified that this is an industrialized unit and the builder must provide a certification that it is approved by the State of 07nio. He must accept this as.evidence that the house,meets all codes., Several other options were mentioned, however none of them were feasible considering that the house is practically finished, and that there is a completed bathroom 1