1. Name and address of project for which the waiver is requested:

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5. Type of facility. Please describe the building (square footage, number of floors). Define the use of the building (i.e., restaurant, office, retail, recreation, hotel/motel, etc.)







Description:
Existing two-story CMU block building with concrete floors. Originally a Fraternity House, now being converted into a Community Center. Change occupancy has been approved by COT.


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6. Project Construction Cost (Provide cost for new construction, the addition, or the alteration):

Summary:
Construction cost for Phase Two is $252,450. as per the estimate prepared by Green with Nature Contractor dated 11/9/20.
The cost to purchase and install a new 2500 lb elevator is estimated at $129,000 and potentially more. That includes the actual cab, new CMU shaft, hydraulic lift system, and major electrical system to increase power changes to a Phase three power.

7. Has there been any construction activity on this building during the past three years?


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Comments:
Phase One-updated 2 ADA restrooms and finishes for Ground Floor. Other work included new mechanical system and one ADA Parking space and accissible route for the ground floor only.
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*Briefly explain why the request has now been referred to the Commission.

Due to the overwhelming cost of the elevator ($129,000)versus the overall cost ($252,450) of the project would potentially stop Phase two. This includes a new shaft, foundation, elevator cab, electrical upgrade, and mechanical components. We are seeking a Waiver to reduce the cost of the construction. The elevator could potentially be more than 50% of the overall construction cost. There are two levels that have an accessible entrance as well as ADA parking and pathway to the entrance.e


Requirements to be Waived.




9. Requirements requested to be waived. Please reference the applicable section of Florida law. Only Florida-specific accessibility requirements may be waived.

Issue 1: Florida-specific hotel/motel rooms Minimum height in parking structures Accessible parking
Vertical accessibility Toilet rooms
Private Other
Waiver to assist in the project by not requiring the project to provide an elevator for vertical access. This building was built in the 1960s and currently has two exterior sets of stairs for the upstairs as well as providing ADA accessibility to both levels. Furthermore, there is an interior stairwell in the middle of the building. Other ADA upgrades are being accomplished. New ADA parking, hardware, and two new ADA restrooms.


Issue 2: Florida-specific hotel/motel rooms Minimum height in parking structures Accessible parking
Vertical accessibility Toilet rooms
Private Other Need Additional Space
Issue 3: Florida-specific hotel/motel rooms Minimum height in parking structures Accessible parking
Vertical accessibility Toilet rooms
Private Other Need Additional Space

Grounds for waiver.


10. Grounds for Waiver: The Florida Building Commission may grant waivers of Florida-specific accessibility requirements upon a determination of unnecessary, unreasonable or extreme hardship. Please describe how this project meets the following hardship criteria. Explain all that would apply for consideration of granting the waiver.

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The cost of the elevator including mechanical, electrical, and additional building components will supersede more than 50% of the Construction cost becoming a hardship to the owners.


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Licensed Design Professional Comments.


11. Licensed Design Professional: Where a licensed design professional has designed the project, his or her comments, including his or her signature and professional seal, MUST be uploaded.



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Please see the Seal of James Design that has been uploaded.


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Additional Documentation.


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