Appeal 33495

Appeal Summary

Status: Decision Rendered on RECONSIDERATION 33468 FROM 9.18.24

Appeal ID: 33495

Submission Date: 9/25/24 3:03 PM

Hearing Date: 10/2/24

Case #: B-004

Appeal Type: Building

Project Type: commercial

Building/Business Name: Tesla

Appeal Involves: Alteration of an existing structure,Reconsideration of appeal,occ Change from b to b/s1,other:

Proposed use: Commercial Vehicle Repair

Project Address: 690 S Bancroft Street

Appellant Name: Dion Bruce

LUR or Permit Application #: Permit 23-106866-CO/23-106870-MT

Stories: 1 Occupancy: B/S1 Construction Type: III-B

Fire Sprinklers: Yes -

Plans Examiner/Inspector: Kevin Wells

Plan Submitted Option: pdf   [File 1]

Payment Option: mail

Appeal Information Sheet

Appeal item 1

Code Section

ASCE7-16,12.13.9

Requires

Per the submitted Geotechnical report, vertical settlements in the range of 8 to 10 inches and lateral spreading between 4 and 17 feet with some portions of the property susceptible to flow failure. The estimated ground displacements exceed what is allowed by ASCE 7-16 12.13.9 for new structures supported on shallow foundations.

Code Modification or Alternate Requested

We're seeking to appeal the code to allow for the installation of the paint booth and shallow exhaust pit. The proposed paint booth is a lightweight low occupancy, specialty-use structure with a relatively low consequence of failure compared to other portions of the structure or comparatively sized new structures. We believe the code doesn't apply to our proposed paint booth.

Proposed Design

Our proposed paint booth design is constructed with light weight insulated panels anchored to existing slab. The proposed pits function as underground exhaust ducts to force the air down and vented through the exhaust ducts. See the attached drawings for reference.

  1. Confirm the paint booth is supported on existing slab on grade.

Yes. The paint booth is supported on the existing slab on grade.

  1. Provide thickness of the existing slab on grade and identify size and spacing of reinforcement.

The existing slab thickness is 5-1/2” 6”x6 - #6/#6 EWWM

Reason for alternative

It is our understanding that the installation of the paint booth does not contribute to the detriment any life safety concerns.

Appeal Decision

Installation of a paint booth with a shallow pit that does not meet liquefication standards for foundations: Granted as proposed.

"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) 823-6251 or come to the Development Services Center."