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Jefferson County Planning Commission
Minutes of October 23, 1974
I 7:35 P.m: Chairman Norris Short called the meeting to order
fibers present: Finis Stevens, Karl Randolph, Chet Dalgl,iesh, Fred
' Red" houghto n, Ed Wainwright, Harry Pollard
Plannning Department Staff: David Cunningham and Tom Aumock
Minute% of October 16, 1974: approved, as maile4 on a motion by Karl
Randolph. Seconded. Passed unanimously.
Tl' Corres n±d�nce
w Lettor of October 18, 1974, from the Board of Cc issioners on author--
ixatioA of Planning Cannissions role in adoption of Uniform Building
Code.
A, IWAft Environmental Impact Statement of Kala Point: Pl.annibg
Director David CusnningTatasn presented the document to commission ambers
and requested their formal. review.
$. Dailding, Code Workshop Review: Morris recapped important topics of
the workshop:
1• exempting certain classes of buildings.the co=ty can exempt;
2- the building inspector providing a service to the people.
C. Buildinxg code: David t*a.ragham presented a handout of Pertinent
issues i-elated to .the Pl.annidg Cession's formulation of retamenda--
tions tci the County Commissioners. a
TTenatati.ve, conclusions regarding Building, Fare, Plumbing, and
Mechav-;A-1 Codes:
1• That toe philosophy bdhi:nd creating a Building Department is
not soh4y cqe enforcement, but also to provide a technical consulting
service fbr those County residents building their own structures.
2 • That Occupancy Group K should be added for Mobile homes, and
that requirements should relate to (a) compliance with State Mebi�
Home 512•uctural Specifications and (b) adequate anchoring tie-dc s
for stAility.
3. That Group J which includes shed, carports, garages and certain
types of agricultural buildings should be investigated further and there—
after possibly, excluded from code requirements;
4. That Occupancy Groups A through I be subject to the codes, regard—
less of Building Type;
5. Regarding the fee schedule, a motion was made by Chet Dalgleish
to keep the fee schedule as it is in the Cale. Seconded. Motion carried
by a vote of 5 ftks., 1 nay, (Finis Stevens requested that he be noted as
the dissenting vote).
With regard to administration, tentative agreements among members
were reached including the follovring:
1. Generally speaking the Building Department .should be at least 80%
self—supporting through fees.
2. The fee schedule outlined in the Uniform Building Caine should. be
adopted.
3. The Building -Official should act as the administrator for all
codes that m#st be adopted.
4. The administration system (including application forms and permits) -
should, to the extent possible, include other land development permits
such as septic tank permits and road access permits.
5. The Appeals Board provided for in the U.B.C. should not necessarily
be a standing committee, but could be assembled as administrative appeals
cases arise.
b. Karl Undolph was appointed to write a draft job description.
IV Meeting Adiourned: 10:35 p.m.
V Next Meeting: Wednesday, October 30 at 7:30 p.m.
NOTE: This meeting was tape recorded and the tapes are on record with the
Jefferson County Planning Department.