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K ) • - U } ?. CITY OF NORTH OLMSTED "TOGETHER VVE CAN MAKE A DIF'FERENCE" BOARD OF BUII,DING COI)E APPEALS MARCH 16, 2000 7:30 P.M. 1dIINUTES IN THE COMMITTEE ROOIVI OF THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS I. ROLL CALL: The Clerk called the meeting to order at 7:45pm. PRESENT: Board Members R. Klesta, D. Spoerke, and R. Puzzitiello ALSO PRESENT: Asst. Clerk of Commissions K. Fallon ABSENT: P. Engoglia II. REVIEW AND CORRECTION OF M[NIJTES: The minutes of September 16, 1999 Board of Building Codes of appeals meeting have been submitted for approval. Chairman Puzzitiello motioned to approve the minutes of the Board of Building Code Appeals meeting held on September 16, 1999 as submitted. The motion was seconded by R. Klesta and unanimously approved. Motion Carried. III. BUII_,DING DEPARTMENT REQLTESTS: 1. Timothv Williams of 25838 Bvron Proposal consists of new window. Originally intended to remain in its existing condition this window was not required to meet the requirements of Section 310.2.1, per section 310.5. Having been relocated, it is now considered "new work" and must coinply with Sections 310.2 and 310.2.1. It is the only window in the bedroom, its original location having been closed. Clear opening of 31 inches by 14 1/2 inches is obtained by fully opening bottom sash; 31 inches by 20 inches equals 3.12 square feet would be the clear opening. Removing bottom sash, which tilts in would require tools to provide a clear opening of 4.31 square feet at the most. The top sash cannot be removed without tools. Both top and bottom sashes tilt in but obstruct egress. Chairman Puzzitiello called all interested parties to review the proposal. Mr. Williams came forward to review the proposal. Mr. Puzzitiello read Building Commissioner D. Conway's recommendations in a memo sent to the Board in his absence. NOTE: See attached memo. D. Spoerke indicated that he would like the opening bigger, but since the Fire Department will approve the window he will grant the proposal. Mr. Williams indicated that the original statement that the sash could not be removed was false. The Sash could be removed. Mr. Williams indicated that the window is now in his daughter's room and can be exited onto the roof as opposed to dropping a story and a half to the ground. He indicated he has a video that shows how quickly his daughter can exit the window. If the window is drawn to the bottom and tilted in, the opening is 32 inches. The whole egress of the window is then 42 inches high. Mr. Williams