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t r CITY OF NORTH OLM5IED BOARD OF BUILDING CODE APPEALS MINUTES-FEBRUARY 23, 1989 I. ROLL CALL: Vice Chairman Schulz called the meeting to order at 7:33 p,m. Present: J. Konold, B. Schulz, and D. Spoerke Absent: J. Kazak and R. Burk Also Present: Building Commissioner Conway and Clerk of Commissions Oring. II. REVIETd AND CORRECTION OF MINUTES: D. Spoerke moved to accept the minutes of January 26, 1989 as read, seconded by J. Konold, and unanimously approve?. III. COMMUNICATIONS: A cony of letters sent to Aloha Construction from the Building Commissioner advising that they were no longer registered with the city since their check had been returned. Mr. Conway explained that the check had been returned because it had expired and that the contractor did come in to pay for his registration, however he left without paying after he was told that the home- owner had taken out a homeowners permit. IV. HEARINGS: 1) Walter H. Ahlers, 4352 Columbia Road Request variance to have a ceiling height of less than 7 foot 6 inches to complete dormer addition (10 inches on the south side and 6 inches on north side), Violation of Section R207 of the CABO One and Tao Family Dwelling Code. Mre Spoerke read the request, Mr. Ahlers was advised that there were only three members present and that it takes three affirmative votes to approve a request and if this request is not approved the only appeal would be through the Court of Common Pleas. Mr. Ahlers decided to proceed as scheduled and was administered the oath by Vice Chairman Schulz. P1r. Ahlers presented pictures of the addition and members studied plans. Building Commissioner Conway advised that the dimensions shown also encompasses the roof joists, and that the height is 80 and 84 inches, not the 7 foot 8 inches as shown. Mr. Schulz and Mr. Spoerke had visited the site. A1r. Conway advised that since the work had Ueen started without a permit, he issued a permit for a storage area only which he would have had the right to do without approval, and gave him permission to board the exterior because of weather conditions. Mre Ahlers explained that the roofing materal would be a Weather Shield (rubber roofing) because the pitch is very shallow. Mr. Conway advised that this addition will be used as an in-law suite. Mr. Ahlers explained that his parents have a home in Canada and stay with him in the winter and this area is the kitchen, Mr, Schulz stated that a fire broke out in the insulation tha.t was being installed while he was on the site. Mr. Ahlers stated that he was doing the work himself and his brother was installing the insulation. Mre Conway stated that there were different stories on this, but that does not have an effect on this appeal. Mr. Schulz is concerned because the State Code is a mininum codeand=this- is