Appeal 33572
Appeal Summary
Status: Hold for Additional Information
Appeal ID: 33572
Submission Date: 11/5/24 2:09 PM
Hearing Date: 11/13/24
Case #: B-004
Appeal Type: Building
Project Type: Commercial
Building/Business Name:
Appeal Involves: Alteration of an existing structure,occ Change from r3 to r2
Proposed use: 7 unit apt. bldg.
Project Address: 2367 NW kearney St
Appellant Name: Dave Spitzer
LUR or Permit Application #: Permit 24-060087-CO
Stories: 3 Occupancy: r2 Construction Type: VB
Fire Sprinklers: Yes - NFPA 13 R throughtout per this permit
Plans Examiner/Inspector: Guy Altman
Plan Submitted Option: pdf [File 1]
Payment Option: electronic
Appeal Information Sheet
Appeal item 1
| Code Section | OSSC Table 705.8 |
|---|---|
| Requires | This tables gives maximum % of openings in a wall based on distance to the property line as well as degree of protection. |
| Code Modification or Alternate Requested | To allow wall openings exceeding the allowable % while installing a 13R sprinkler system. |
| Proposed Design | We are installing a 13R sprinkler system throughout. Table 705.8 does not provide any increase for a 13R system - just a full 13 system. The % that we are over are very small (27.8% on the first floor instead of 25%, etc. See attached chart for specifics. |
| Reason for alternative | The % of openings is just barely over the allowable - some % increase should be allowed for a 13R system. |
Appeal item 2
| Code Section | 0ssc 1011.6 |
|---|---|
| Requires | Requires a landing depth to be equal or greater than the stair width. |
| Code Modification or Alternate Requested | To allow a stair that serves two lower level units to have a 3'-0"+ landing. |
| Proposed Design | We have the space to make the stairs a bit wider - but not longer - so we increased the width from code minimum 3' to 4' in width - but the landing at the top of the Lower Level stairs cannot be deeper than 3' - which is the code minimum. |
| Reason for alternative | Existing conditions make a longer stair very difficult. The door at the top landing does swing out so will not reduce the size of the landing at all. The recess of the out swing door will add 3-4" of depth to the landing as well. |
Appeal Decision
Item 1: Increase in opening allowance based on 13R system: Hold for more information.
Item 2: Reduction in depth of stair landing to 36": Hold for more information. See the email from PPD Appeals for more information.
"Appellant has been sent an email clarifying the additional information requested. For information about how to file a reconsideration go to https://www.portland.gov/ppd/file-appeal/appeal-process or email PPDAppeals@portlandoregon.gov.
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