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PERMIT CENTER
P.O. BOX 547, ANACORTES, WA 98221 (206) 293-1901
IAN MUNCE, DIRECTOR
ED LOIN FRANK, BUILDING OFFICIAL
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SAN' JUAN MOTEL
SITE VISIT
FEBRUARY 23, 1993
REF. : Convert motel to retirement apartments.
The following comments are based on a brief visit to this
site. Other concerns most likely will become known as the
project progresses.
1. The elevator does not meet today's standard for
accessibility.
a. Access to the car.
b. Signage
C. Car size
d. Door access to car.
2 . No accessible bathrooms.
a. Door size.
b. Interior dimensions.
3 . Parking for the disabled.
a. None designated.
b. 2 spaces could be provided at the alley for access
to the main floor. This concept is not always
acceptable under barrier free rules. Access is to
be provided at the point of main entrance to a
building unless technically not feasible.
4 . Parking. 1. 5 spaces per unit are required by zoning.
Existing parking spaces were not counted.
5. Dwelling unit entries. The threshold height exceeds
the maximum 1/2 inch allowed by code. Doors must
provide a clear opening width of not less that 32
inches at entries and interior passageways to areas
required to be accessible.
6. Electrical. We do not inspect electrical. A qualified
technician or electrical inspector should be consulted
to verify adequate wiring. Verify adequacy of existing
electric wall heaters for safety and ability to
maintain 700 F.
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7 . Energy. No exterior wall insulation exists. Proponent
should investigate adding insulation to elements of the j
exterior envelope.
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8 . If support funding is to be sought, proponent should
verify funding source requirements for such conversion
to apartments.
9. Zoning. This building is located in the Central
Business District. Apartments are allowed as a
conditional use only above the ground floor. The
ground floor area is to be used for business or office
uses as defined in Part 17. 20 of the zoning ordinance.
10. A curb ramp is required at the street corner for
barrier free access to the street and sidewalks across
the street
11. Today' s codes require fire sprinkler for apartment
buildings of three or more stories.
12 . A smoke detection system connected to a central alarm
is required within each unit and in each sleeping room.
13 . Room dimensions must meet or exceed the minimums listed
in Chapter 12 of the Uniform Building Code.
14. Stairs. Rise and run of stairs does not appear to meet
today's standards. Handrails and guardrails do not
meet today' s codes.
The above notes are only preliminary. If this project is
pursued a preliminary conceptual drawing should be submitted
for review. Nothing herein is to be considered as absolute
since no definition of the project has been submitted.
A copy of the zoning ordinance is attached for your use.
Edwin Frank
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Building Official
206-293-1901
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