Building Code Board of Appeals Agenda and Packet 2012 11 15

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Building Code Board of Appeals Meeting Minutes September 20, 2012 Page 2 of 3 recommended in each area. The three different options for developing a framework plan range from a one urban center plan to a three urban center plan. Planning is visiting with each board to receive their input on which plan they would prefer to see. The Board of Appeals feels the three urban center plan is better suited for the City. During this process, Planning has also completed a Retail Study and found, in combination with Lafayette, Superior and Broomfield, there is currently 10 years of retail supply. At this time, 35% of sales tax comes from grocery/food purchases in the city. The area around Hwy 36 and McCaslin Boulevard is currently the only designated retail center and some of the proposed changes to the Comprehensive Plan will add more retail center areas. Another key part to the Plan is the direction the Board receives from the community regarding the green energy/building codes. This will help the Board in its review and decision the 2012 ICC codes. An energy chapter in the Plan should be beneficial to both this Board and the Sustainability Advisory Board. The Board is very happy to see the changes coming from all of the work and discussions that have been done and feels these changes will help with the growth and development of the City. BC BOA Vacancies/Term Ending David Rounds term expires at the end of this year. An alternate board member position is also vacant. Applications to fill the vacancies are due October 31, 2012 and the positions will be filled after City Council vote in November. DISCUSSION Projects for 2012 Building Code Board of Appeals Review from the City Council Study Session: The general consensus of the Board is to wait to make a determination on the 2012 building codes for the following reasons: 1.The completion of the Comprehensive Plan will provide direction through the community input regarding the direction for adoption of the energy code; 2.To see what other jurisdictions have adopted of the 2012 codes and what they have found to work and not work for them; and 3.Further research into the cost effectiveness and overall quality of the codes. The Board is focused on what will help when it comes to saving energy, but they don’t want to jump on board with the new codes without doing all of the research possible. UPDATE th Building Safety has processed fifty-five (55) permits since September 14, ranging from New Residential, one Scrap-off, Tenant Finishes to Residential additions and remodels and exterior work. Ryland Homes in the Steel Ranch Subdivision has submitted the last three homes for review and completion is expected in seven months. Boulder Creek continues to work in Steel Ranch Subdivision and will also work on townhomes in the Steel Ranch