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:

This is the oldest building, former church, in downtown Stuart, originally constructed in 1895. It has been a church, former chamber of commerce and other office uses over the years. The last use was Martin County Probation office. We are looking to remove ADA requirement waivers so we do not alter the historical features and useage of the building.


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

Summary:

 The alterations to make the historical home ADA compliant would require at least $65,000. Due to the front entry and door widening, ramp entry installation, loss of parking which is already minimal due to the very small lot it is situated on, all interior walls would have to be removed and rebuilt so that additional space is made in order to widen the single hallway that leads to the one bathroom in the very rear of building. Also the single small bathroom would have to be enlarged and completely rebuilt from scratch. All of these items would change the historical home irreparably from its original design.


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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.
We are currently only shoring up the foundation and replacing 3 roof trusses due to termite damage and finding a way to preserve the original windows. If we get the ADA waiver we will make minor spot repairs only to damaged termite areas and repaint the exterior.



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


Any and all ADA requirements due to the age of the building and the small size of the land it sits on we are looking to be waived for.

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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Need Additional Space

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.



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Additional Documentation.


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