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

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2. Name of Applicant. If other than the owner, please indicate relationship of applicant to owner in space provided:

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4. Please check one of the following:


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 Theater, one floor plus mezzanine, to be renovated into Music Venue, and Event space.


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6. Project Construction Cost (Provide cost for new construction, the addition, or the alteration):
Summary:
Minor alterations to existing interior space, and required new HVAC system, and electrical service.



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


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8. Project Status: Please check the phase of construction that best describes your project at the time of this application. Describe status.


*Briefly explain why the request has now been referred to the Commission.
When starting the design we discussed the Vertical accessibility requirements with the building official Josh Gideon. He has agreed that the addition of an elevator would cause a hardship and recommended we apply for the waiver at this time.


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


We request the waiver of the requirement in the 2023 Florida Building Code, Accessibility, 8th Edition Section 201.1 Vertical accessibility

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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Exterior Location – This building is on the Historic Registry which severely limits the ability to alter the exterior façade and structure. The main entrance is located on Park Street and an exterior structure addition would severely alter the historic façade, as well as create clearance and circulation issues on the sidewalk. Both sides of the building are flanked by neighboring structures and provide no alley access. The rear of the building provides no direct access to the mezzanine area and would potentially block required points of egress for the main floor



Need Additional Space
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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.



Comments:
Waiver request for vertical accessibility requirements of an elevator.

Design Professional First Name: Design Professional Last Name: Street Address: City: State:

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Additional Documentation.


12. Upload Additional Documentation: Please upload any documentation such as plans, photographs, or anything that will assist the Council and the Commission to determine the appropriate resolution of your request.