Appeal 22068
Appeal Summary
Status: Decision Rendered
Appeal ID: 22068
Submission Date: 10/29/19 3:32 PM
Hearing Date: 11/6/19
Case #: B-001
Appeal Type: Building
Project Type: residential
Building/Business Name:
Appeal Involves: Addition to an existing structure
Proposed use: Single family
Project Address: 5903 N Maryland Ave
Appellant Name: Becky Burnett
LUR or Permit Application #: Permit 19-139849-HS
Stories: 1 Occupancy: residential Construction Type: not given
Fire Sprinklers: No
Plans Examiner/Inspector: Kevin Gummer
Plan Submitted Option: pdf [File 1] [File 2] [File 3]
Payment Option: mail
Appeal Information Sheet
Appeal item 1
| Code Section | ORSC 307.1 |
|---|---|
| Requires | Toilet side clearance of 15" minimum. |
| Code Modification or Alternate Requested | |
| Proposed Design | There is an existing w/c from 1997/98 in a 150 sq. ft. addition on the West side of our home. The w/c is 4 feet by 4 feet. The toilet sits 13.5 inches from the west wall and 27.5 inches from the East wall but encroaches into the shower pan. See photos attached. |
| Reason for alternative | Existing bathroom w/c trying to legalize the 150 sq. ft. structure and toilet. It would be difficult in the current space to move the toilet to another location in the space. |
Appeal item 2
| Code Section | RESC 403.1 |
|---|---|
| Requires | 4 inch slab on grade |
| Code Modification or Alternate Requested | |
| Proposed Design | 150 sq. ft. addition was built of a 4" slab on grade on the West side of the home. The two West corners of the structure were taken apart to expose footing. It appears that there is a 10 inch footing on both sides of the structure (see photos attached). The East wall is connected to the back side of the house and the structure is attached to a concrete interior footing. |
| Reason for alternative | Existing structure. We are tyring to legalize drawings that were submitted to the City and attached for further review. Roof load and beam size with loft collar ties show on approved plans. |
Appeal Decision
1. Reduction in minimum toilet clearance to wall: Denied. Proposal does not provide equivalent level of access to fixtures.
2. Legalization of addition with foundation to remain: Granted as proposed.
Appellant may contact Kevin Gummer (503-823-5880) with questions.
For the item granted, the Administrative Appeal Board finds that the information submitted by the appellant demonstrates that the approved modifications or alternate methods are consistent with the intent of the code; do not lessen health, safety, accessibility, life, fire safety or structural requirements; and that special conditions unique to this project make strict application of those code sections impractical.
Pursuant to City Code Chapter 24.10, you may appeal this decision to the Building Code Board of Appeal within 90 calendar days of the date this decision is published. For information on the appeals process, go to www.portlandoregon.gov/bds/appealsinfo, call (503) 823-7300 or come in to the Development Services Center