Appeal 34926

Appeal Summary

Status: Hold for additional information

Appeal ID: 34926

Submission Date: 8/5/25 1:48 PM

Hearing Date: 8/13/25

Case #: R-2

Appeal Type: Building

Project Type: residential

Building/Business Name:

Appeal Involves: Erection of a new structure

Proposed use: HOUSING

Project Address: 4329 NE 62ND AVE

Appellant Name: Dave Spitzer

LUR or Permit Application #: Preliminary

Stories: 2 Occupancy: R3 Construction Type: VB

Fire Sprinklers: No

Plans Examiner/Inspector: TBD

Plan Submitted Option: pdf   [File 1]

Payment Option: electronic

Appeal Information Sheet

Appeal item 1

Code Section

R202

Requires

2023 ORSC Amendments - allows two stacked duplexes to be side by side in a non-sprinklered building

Code Modification or Alternate Requested

To construct two duplexes where ground floor has living areas and 2nd floor has sleeping areas for each unit.

Proposed Design

We don't understand the 'stacked' requirement. It seems that if all living areas are at ground floor and all sleeping rooms on the second floor - that the units have a better layout - with every unit having access directly to outdoor space. We feel that as we are proposing we don't think any life safety is sacrificed for any units.

But - the 2023 ORSC amendments specifies 'stacked' units where one unit is entirely above the other unit.

Reason for alternative

This is asking for clarification of this amendment. We understand that each unit needs its own stair, will have fire separation per code, etc. but will not require to be sprinklered per the 2023 amendment.

We don't feel that this is an alternative rather a clarification of the code amendment.

Appeal Decision

Hold for additional information.

Appellant has been sent an email clarifying the additional information requested.
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