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City of Jefferson Code Review Steering Committee
June 22,2017
COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT:
Kyle Kittrell,Chair
Larry Kolb
Paulette Kreter
Dan Klindt
Jim Crabtree
Larry Brandhorst
EX-OFFICIO MEMEBERS PRESENT:
Jason Turner,City of Jefferson
Sonny Sanders,City of Jefferson
Larry Burkhardt,City of Jefferson
COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABSENT:
Randy Allen, Vice Chair
Jim Wisch
Jim Dove
Public Present:
Rick Prather
Heath Clarkston
Ken Thoenen
1.Call to Order
Chair Kittrell called the meeting to order at 10:05 a.m.
2.Approval of previous meeting minutes from May 11,2017,June 1,2017 and June 15,2017.
The meeting minutes were approved.
3.Public Comments
Ken Thoenen presented his financial analysis (attached)of the cost impact of fire sprinklers in
apartment buildings.The basic argument against installing fire sprinklers was the cost increase of
rent.Mr.Thoenen's analysis shows that even without sprinklers,cost recovery for new apartments
is not possible due to the local market rent rates.The view presented was by keeping the current
requirement for fire sprinklers;it would help make projects more financially viable.
4.Review public comments for recommended code adoption bills
The committee's discussion focused on fire sprinklers in apartments.In reviewing Mr.Thoenen's
analysis,the committee noted that there are apartments in the Jefferson City area (e.g.Cherry
Creek)that are currently renting above his listed market rate.The committee also noted that the
building code has numerous sections within it that were relaxed because the code assumes fire
sprinklers will be incorporated in the construction (e.g. 1 hour in lieu of 2 hour fire barriers).With
the concern for life safety and not a notable cost impact on construction,the committee made a
motion and passed that the previous code adoption and amendments should stand as previously
passed.
5.Old Business
a.Code adoption timeline
The timeline was discussed and no major changes were made.Updates to the timeline
are below.
b.Building Regulations process review
The committee was updated on what work was accomplished.One work session with
Randy Allen occurred to go over the Building Regulations budget and structure.
6.New Business
a.2018 proposed city budget request for Building Regulations
New position requests and budget performance measures were presented to the
committee.The committee did not have enough background information to offer and
substantive comments on the request at this time.The committee instructed Larry
Burkhardt to work with Randy Allen to prepare a presentation to the committee for the
process review.
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7. Next Meeting Date? -July 27th?
The next regular meeting date will be from loam to 12pm on July 27, 2017.
8. Adjourn
The meeting adjourned at 11:04 am.
Impact of Changing Manditory Requirements for Fire Sprinkler from 10 to 3 units
Review Based on 2016 Building Permits
2016 Building Permits
aof permits Nof units Private valuation Ave mile Cost/Unit
New Multifamll Building Permits
1 52 S -.208,4,0 $ 200,1G2
Duplexes
2 4 ti 195;7,,^,,7 $ 1;2,75:1
Single Family
39 39 ti I,429SC0 ti 190,100
Note: These Multifamily unites are Law lncame Housing (4HI unites and pn` referred to as Sub5ldited Houslne In the
Multlfamlly Industry while all other unites are considered Market Rau units.
Rental Income & Expenses
%of Rent
Monthly $$$
yearly S$$
Property Taxes
_ 9%
95
1._74
ValnceV
3%
32
37R
Utilities
6%
63
75G
MainLanianw
15%
158
1,891
Insurance
/%
74
882
Management
1C%
105
1,265
Rol-5%'2
540
6.48U
,06$Totlent
1065
2,780
Rent Rates
Discription Jefferson City Break Even Point Columbia Columbia
Square Foot _ _ 1200 1Z0;: 1200 1200
Rem Rate / Square Ft 0.6 C.fi9 0.9C 1.2C
Market Rent $ 7201 1,065 1 1,WC. 1 1,447
Cash Flow Shortage
Dlscrfptlon $S$
Shortage with sprinklers $ 34S
Sprinklers Cost / Month 20
shortage without Sprinklers 325
Proposal: Keep the current Fire Sprinkler requirement as is and allow the new purposed Codes to be optional.
Benifils- Given no market rate multi-famlly units are being build due Lo market conditions this would provide an
advantage to help facilitate the possibility of new units being built which are considered to be safer than the
current Inventory. Plus any new units that would be built would create an Increase In the property tax base to
help fund our Public Schools, City's General Revenue and Firemen's Pension. (see below)
Each 10 Plex will Add Annual Revenue as follows
Jefferson City Public Schools City's General Revenue Firemen pension
$ 9,120.001 $ 870.00 $ 185.00
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New Building Code Proposed Timeline
As a planning guide, below is a proposed timeline for the approval process of the adoption of the
new building codes.
Overview:
In general, the technical sub -committees will make recommendations to the Steering Committee.
Upon code adoption approval by the Steering Committee, a public comment period will be held that
includes 2 public forums. After any adjustments, the proposed ordinances will then be submitted to
the City Council by city staff for their consideration and possible approval. Since this is an Ad Hoc
Committee made by Council Resolution, all meetings are public and will have time allocated for
public comments within their agendas.
Codes under consideration for adoption:
A. 2014 National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 70 or the National Electric Code (NEC)*
recommended
B. 2015 International Code Council (ICC) versions:
1. International Fire Code (IFC) - recommended
2. International Residential Code (IRC) - recommended
3. International Building Code (IBC) - recommended
4. International Existing Building Code (IEBC) - recommended
5. International Mechanical Code (IMC) - recommended
6. International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) - recommended
7. International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC) - recommended
8. International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) - recommended
9. International Wildland-Urban Interface Code (IWUIC) — not recommended
10. International Plumbing Code (IPC) - *recommended
11. International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) — not recommended
12. International Green Construction Code (1GCC) — not recommended
13. ICC Performance Code (1CCPC) — not recommended
* Recommendation from Electrical and Plumbing Licensing Boards
The adoption of the new codes will need to be in at least three (3) bills — one for modifications to
City Code Chapter 8 (Buildings and Building Regulations), one bill for new building codes and the
other for Chapter 13 (Fire Prevention and Protection). The IFC is administered by the Fire
Department and the remaining codes by the Planning and Protective Services Department.
Process and Tentative Timeline:
February 23, 2017 — Review draft bills for adoption of the IMC and IFGC (DONE, bills approved)
March 20, 2017 — Special guest plus review draft bills for adoption for the IRC, ISPSC and IEBC
(DONE, bills approved)
April 27, 2017 — Review draft bill for adoption of the IBC (sent back for further review)
May 11, 2017 — Review draft bill for adoption of the IFC, IPMC and IBC and any other revisions to
other codes plus finalize plans for public comment period (DONE, bills approved)
Held public comment meetings in Police Classroom — June 1 sr and June 15m (Done)
June 22, 2017 — Review and revise bills based on public comments (Done — no change)
August 7 2017 — Introduce adoption bills into City Council agenda (first reading).
August 21, 2017 — Possible approval of pending adoption bills
New Codes Effective date — 60 days after approval of City Council
Rev July 6, 2017