HomeMy WebLinkAboutHS201900008 Review Comments Appeal to BOS 2019-11-25Rebecca Ragsdale
From:
Michael Dellinger
Sent:
Friday, September 20, 2019 4:48 PM
To:
Andrew C. Lynn
Cc:
Rebecca Ragsdale; Howard Lagomarsino; Keith Huckstep
Subject:
RE: 634 Clarks tract
Yes all homestays are regulated under the state building code and have to contain certain safety
features. Unfortunately you have a unique situation whereas you have a non -regulated structure with a regulated
dwelling within it.
Hope you have a great weekend.
Michael
From: Andrew C. Lynn <aclynn@centurylink.net>
Sent: Friday, September 20, 2019 3:38 PM
To: Michael Dellinger <mdellinger@albemarle.org>
Subject: Re: 634 clarks tract
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Michael, After all the deleted expletives, I really do think this is absurd. Are you really telling me all home stays will be
falling under these State guidelines? This is total BS with a good conspiracy theory thrown in
Andrew Lynn
On Sep 20, 2019, at 9:36 AM, Michael Dellinger <mdellinger@albemarle.org> wrote:
Good morning Andrew,
Sorry for the delay as Jeff Brown, the state building code director with DHCD, just got back with me as he is at a
conference in Alabama.
As discussed with you existing is an unregulated farm structure and an unpermitted regulated residential dwelling unit
within the same structure. That being said per the USBC you have a U Use group and a R-3 Use Group. See the use
descriptions below:
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As you can see above, a sprinkler system is required for the R Use per the building code. However since you will not be
able to provide water pressure or volume I can grant a modification on the sprinkler as long as the fire separation is
provided as shown below:
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Fire separation would be required on every side, top, and bottom of the space used as a dwelling unit and would have to
be third party verified that it meets whatever requirements from the manufacturer are outlined. Also an engineer or
architect would have to evaluate and certify that the structural integrity of all members and fasteners will perform with
the intended loads since no part of this structure has ever been inspected.
As discussed, you are required to have an EERO that opens directly from the sleeping area to the exterior of the
structure, which is not provided at this time.
Do to all of the above information, if you wish to move forward with this proposed use, we would require that an
architect or engineer provide all of the information as requested on stamped drawings with your building permit
application. Also, I am unable to approve your proposed homestay application as well.
In as much, since this is a violation of the state building code the way it is I have to inform you that you are prohibited
from using it as a dwelling unit as it is considered an unsafe structure. If you wish to use it for your farm office or
other uses as described above you would not be prohibited from such.
I have copied Rebecca, with the zoning division and Howard, the fire official on this response.
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From: Andrew C. Lynn <aclynn@centurylink.net>
Sent: Friday, September 20, 2019 7:53 AM
To: Michael Dellinger <mdellinger@albemarle.org>
Subject: Re: 634 clarks tract
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Michael
This is approaching absurdity. I am going to paint the underside USB a fire retardant. I feel I am being held up unfairly
due to uncertainty on State / county regulations.
PLEASE advise
Andrew Lynn
On Sep 17, 2019, at 9:44 AM, Michael Dellinger <mdellinger@albemarle.org> wrote:
Good morning Andrew,
I have not heard anything back from the State on this. I was out yesterday but will try to give them a call today to see if I
can get their response.
Michael
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From: Andrew C. Lynn <aclynn@centurylink.net>
Sent: Tuesday, September 17, 2019 8:25 AM
To: Michael Dellinger <mdellinger@albemarle.org>
Subject: 634 clarks tract
What is the status / progress
Thanks
Andrew Lynn
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