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

Name:

Street:

City:

Zip Code:






Local Building Department Contact Information

















Applicant Information:


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

First Name:

Last Name:

Street:

City:



Zip code:

Phone:

Fax:

Email:

Relationship to owner:


Owner Information:


3. Please enter the owner information below. If the owner and the applicant are not the same person, please upload a written authorization by owner in space provided:



Owner First Name:

Owner Last Name:

Street:

City:



Zip code:

Phone:

Fax:

Email:



Written Authorization:




Project and Facility Type:



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: 
The 2 story commercial building will be used as a retail space/art gallery on the first floor and tattoo services will be offered on the second floor.


Construction Cost:



6. Project Construction Cost (Provide cost for new construction, the addition, or the alteration):
Summary:
Contractor Cost Job Description
National Air & Heat $35,642.00 HVAC
Roman Drywall $12,000.00 Drywall
Wright's Electric $48,750.00 Electrical
Peter's Plumbing $9,604.65 Plumbing
Estimated cost $4,000.00 Electrical fixtures
Estimated cost $1,200.00 Paint
Estimated cost $6,000.00 Cabinetry (bathrooms & kitchenette)
Estimated cost $2,880 Flooring - 2nd floor

$120,076.65


Construction Cost upload:


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


Cost of Construction:

Comments:
Building Official Recommendation upload:




Construction Status:




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.

The project is currently under plan review. We're in the process of resubmitting plans and addressing building official comments.



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

Exceptions 1–7 are preempted by Florida vertical accessibility requirements of s.553.509, F.S., as incorporated in section 201.1.1. Florida requirements may be waived down to the ADA Standards requirements.

Advisory 206.2.3 Multi-Story Buildings and Facilities Exception 4. Where common use areas are provided for the use of residents, it is presumed that all such common use areas “serve” accessible dwelling units unless use is restricted to residents occupying certain dwelling units. For example, if all residents are permitted to use all laundry rooms, then all laundry rooms “serve” accessible dwelling units.


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.
NOTE:**



The request of this waiver is mainly due to the age of the building and its current standing design. The building was built in 1956 and is located in the historic district of City of Homestead. The construction would be very disruptive to the layout, which is already limited in square footage. There is limited space for vertical accessibility due to the structure having a poured-t concrete 2nd story floor/roof. With that said, all services offered on the 2nd floor will also be offered on the first floor with the same amenities to serve any customer with accessibility needs. Special attention is being paid to ensure that the accommodations on the first floor will be adequate and of no less standards than the service offered on the second story.

Need Additional Space
Cost Estimates For Compliance:










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:
If questions please contact 305-247-6150 - Robert Barnes

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

Zip: Email Address: Phone:


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.