Appeal 18433

Appeal Summary

Status: Hold for Additional Information

Appeal ID: 18433

Submission Date: 9/13/18 4:02 PM

Hearing Date: 9/19/18

Case #: B-005

Appeal Type: Building

Project Type: commercial

Building/Business Name:

Appeal Involves: Alteration of an existing structure

Proposed use: B occupancy, 'office' both floors

Project Address: 3587 NE Prescott St

Appellant Name:

LUR or Permit Application #: Permit 18-201259-CO

Stories: 2 Occupancy: B Construction Type: V-B

Fire Sprinklers: No

Plans Examiner/Inspector: Guy Altman

Plan Submitted Option: pdf   [File 1]

Payment Option: mail

Appeal Information Sheet

Appeal item 1

Code Section

OSSC code section 1026.5

Requires

OSSC code section 1026.5 requesting a reduction of the fire separation distance to the west property line of the stair from 10'-0" to 8'-0"

Exterior Exit stairs shall have a minimum fire separation distance of 10 feet to adjacent lot lines.

Code Modification or Alternate Requested
Proposed Design

The current width of the stair is dictated not by the egress width requirement, (only a 4 foot stair width Is required per the code and would comply with OSSC 1026.5) but by the City Planning and Zoning 'Pedestrian Standards' 33.130.240 which requires a 6' wide pedestrian connectivity to the 2"' floor entry.
Proposed design Is a 6' wide stair, encroaching 2' into the 10' property line setback per 1026.5. The stair will be constructed of steel and other non-combustible materials.

Reason for alternative

The new 6 foot wide stair (required by City code 33.130.240) cannot be placed any farther from the property line due to the existing building location. The stair will be constructed all out of steel and other non­ combustible materials which will provide any occupant on the small 2"' floor to evacuate safely during a fire event.

The neighboring lot to the West Is zoned R-5, which requires a 5' building setback for any new structures from the property line, which would provide a min of 13 feet to any existing/future structure. Current neighboring structure to the West Is about 15 feet from the property line.

Appeal Decision

Reduction in minimum exit stair separation to property line: Hold for additional information.
Appellant may contact John Butler (503 823-7339) with questions.