Appeal 12366
Appeal Summary
Status: Decision Rendered - Reconsideration of ID12184
Appeal ID: 12366
Submission Date: 8/10/15 10:44 AM
Hearing Date: 8/12/15
Case #: P-002
Appeal Type: Plumbing
Project Type: commercial
Building/Business Name:
Appeal Involves: Erection of a new structure
Proposed use: Multi-family micro apartments
Project Address: 3116 N Vancouver Ave
Appellant Name: Dale Merrell
LUR or Permit Application #: Permit 15-128726-CO
Stories: 5 Occupancy: R-2 Construction Type: III-B
Fire Sprinklers: Yes - Location not given
Plans Examiner/Inspector: Mark Chang, Joe Blanco, Jim Jones
Plan Submitted Option: pdf [File 1] [File 2]
Payment Option: mail
Appeal Information Sheet
Appeal item 1
| Code Section | Oregon Plumbing Specialty Code 1101.5.3.2 |
|---|---|
| Requires | No dry well shall be located closer than 5 feet (1524mm) of a property line nor closer than 10 feet (3048mm) to a building unless approved by the building official. Appeal of plumbing code setback requirements to provide on-site infiltration of stormwater and handle the design storm of 3.4 inches in 24 hours, a 10-year design storm requirement. |
| Code Modification or Alternate Requested | |
| Proposed Design | See design plans. Providing an infiltration trench--10 feet deep x 2 feet wide exceeding the requirements for infiltration of a 10-year design storm. Overflow provided which meets all requirements of the plumbing code for drainage into public storm sewer/sanitary sewer facility in the street. We are meeting or exceeding Section 1.3.1, 1.3.2, 1.3.3 requirements of the Storm Water Management Manual, simplified approach. See attached report and drawings showing the design meeting those requirements. |
| Reason for alternative | This alternative (proposed design) is required to fit the stormwater treatment facility on site. The other alternative is to pipe all stormwater thru the public combined sewer in the street, a far less acceptable method of handling stormwater. |
Appeal Decision
Reduction in Setback of Storm Water Detention Trench from Property Line and Building: Denied. Proposal does not demonstrate how the trench can be constructed without endangering the adjacent property or the proposed structure.
Appellant may contact Ye Zhuang (503 823-7901) for more information.
Pursuant to City Code Chapter 25.07, you may appeal this decision to the Plumbing Code Board of Appeal within 180 calendar days of the date this decision is published. For information on the appeals process and costs, including forms, appeal fee, payment methods and fee waivers, go to www.portlandoregon.gov/bds/appealsinfo, call (503) 823-7300 or come in to the Development Services Center.