Building Code Board of Appeals Agenda and Packet 2015 05 21

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Building Code Board of Appeals Meeting Minutes January 15, 2015 Page 3 of 4 Berry asked if the board can help staff by reviewing other jurisdictions handouts, along with our, and make suggestions oh what they feel will make the handouts read better. Staff replied it will help staff out greatly. There was a discussion as to when the City requires a soils report and drainage plan. Swanson asked the board help him by looking to see what other jurisdictions are doing and to give him ideas of what works best. Tew suggested the alternant February 19, 2015 meeting date be used for these findings. Van Pelt added this meeting would be good to review the handouts which staff is working on. Geise moved the meeting date be added and Tew seconded. The motion was passed by all members present. Berry stated the hardest part of calculation the fees is the impact fee. Garland added this was another handout which was being worked on. It will have a table which will show the monies due in adding bedrooms. Geise asked if the impact fees include bedrooms in the basement. Staff replied they would be required. Geise asked where these fees go. Staff will present this at a future meeting. Geise asked about the fees for minor permits. Garland explained there is a set fee of $82 for minor permits which only require one or two inspections, plus the use tax. For minor electrical, mechanical or plumbing permits the use tax will not be charged at the time of permit if the company has a Sales/Use Tax License with the tax office. The company files taxes with the tax office throughout the year. Other differences in the fees for larger permits are based on what they are doing (example adding a bedroom and removing an existing bedroom as opposed to just adding a bedroom) plus the difference in valuations. Projects for 2015 Building Code Board of Appeals Staff explained part of the 2012 Comprehensive plan, it states “Policy E-3.3: Strive to remain current with the following model building codes from the international Code Council: International Energy Conservation Code, International Green Construction Code.”. Staff has purchased the significant changes to the 2015 ICC codes. Staff has asked the board to review these books and bring back notes and their thoughts on the possibility of adopting the 2015 codes. Geise stated he felt it might be too soon to adopt the 2015 codes since the City just adopted the 2012 codes in March of 2014. The board will present their findings the staff at the March 19, 2015 meeting. Goals and projects for 2015 Building Safety Division Staff Garland updated the board on the new permitting software. The City has selected Tyler to implement the ERP. The contract will go before City Council for their approval and once the contract is signed, Tyler will come out and do a kick off meeting. Finance will be the first department to start the implementation of the new software. The Department of Planning and Building Safety will following and the process should take a minimum of a year. UPDATE None heard. STAFF COMMENTS