Agenda - Council Work Session - 01/10/2012

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fire protection, Staff has prepared an alternative scenario for the same space currently occupied by Hope Fellowship, but evaluated a different occupant type. Staff evaluated the space as a bowling center instead of a church. A bowling center is still an 'A-3', but could be rated for an occupant load of 350 people. Under 1306 it would need fire suppression due to the fact it's an 'A-3' occupant type. Without 1306, the building code would require suppression for occupant load or a fire wall could be added. With the occupant load fewer than 300 on both sides of the rated wall, fire suppression would not be needed. The Building Official discussed the bowling center scenario with a contractor. The contractor's thoughts were that the upfront cost difference between fire suppression and a fire wall would be roughly one quarter to one third less with a fire rated wall when compared to fire suppression. The contractor also commented that his company always directs owners to look into cost savings over time due to insurance reductions. In other words, savings on insurance premiums due to installation of a fire suppression system may help off -set the costs of installing a fire suppression. Staff has not researched actual costs savings on insurance premiums at this time. In addition, there may be impacts to the City's ISO rating based on the inclusion of Chapter 1306. In terms of the question of legality of IUPs, Minnesota Statute Section 462.3 597 does provide the City with the authority to allow interim uses that allow a temporary use of a property until a particular date, until the occurrence of a particular event, or until the zoning no longer allows it. It should be noted that an IUP is a tool related to zoning and permitted use of a property. Recommendation: Based on discussion. Funding Source: Review of the Building Code provisions related to fire protection systems is being handled as part of regular staff duties. Council Action: Based on discussion. Provide direction on Chapter 1306 of the Building Code. IUP-Minnesota Statute 462.3 597 Attachments Form Review Inbox Reviewed By Date Heidi Nelson Heidi Nelson 01/05/2012 01:19 PM Kurt Ulrich Kurt Ulrich 01/05/2012 02:03 PM Form Started By: Tim Gladhill Started On: 12/29/2011 03:07 PM Final Approval Date: 01/05/2012