SW0501-CS060215I Suzan Taylor- Re: A6000062-Samuel Boulevard Sidewalk & Curb Ramps Project Page
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Suzan Taylor
Gary Olivares
Re: A6000062-Samuel Boulevard Sidewalk & Curb Ramps Project
>>> "Gary Olivares" <GaryO@licensestate.tx.us> 2/15/2006 12:24 PM >>>
Suzan,
Thank you for your response. I wish the standards would allow for a blanket variance, but technically it
can't.
Each location must be identified and recorded.
So you know what I am looking for, the measurement of the existing cress slope, how long this violation
occurs (linear feet), and if the existing cross slopes decreases from one spot to another spot within the
area identified. To be honest these are really hard to evaluate, because we are not sure what the new
cross slope is going to end up as.
What you might want to consider, is holding off on the variance. Go forward with your construction and
then where you have identified the locations, submit your variance for only those location where it exceeds
2%. But at this time, do get the measurement of the existing cross slope. This way, when you submit your
variance, you can tell me it was 6.5% existing and now that it has been renovated, the new cross slope is
4.5%. Then explain to me why it couldn't meet the 2% cross slope. This is just an example.
The reason for this information is in case a compliant gets filed or an open record request is filed, the
documentation is recorded. I hope you understand the need for this information. I am holding on to your
variance until I hear back from you.
Let me know if you have any questions.
Gary L. Olivares
AB Program Manager, Architectural Barrier
Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
Code Compliance Division
920 Colorado Street
Austin, Tx. 78701
Office - (512)463-3519
Fax - (512475-2886
>>> "Suzan Taylor" <stavlor~'~.ci.coppell.tx.us> 2/14/2006 4:02 pm >>>
Gary:
I will have to proceed with the design of the ramps before I can give
you an answer. The design of each ramp may vary so I can not determine
the exact location where the transition will tie in to the existing
sidewalk. I had thought I could get a variance before the surveying and
design were started. Hopefully, it will turn out that I do not need a
variance at many of the locations. It will take some time before I get
the information to you.
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If I need to proceed differently, please let me know.
Thanks
Suzan Taylor
CIP Coordinator
972-304
>>> "Gary Olivares" <GaryO~,license.state.tx.us> 2/14/2006 1:20 PM >>>
Good afternoon Suzan,
I have your variance request in my hands, the reason why it has not
been completed yet, is because you make reference to a non-conforming
cross slope area. I fully understand the need for this transition area,
however, you do not make reference to what the existing cross slopes are
at every location? The department cannot issue a blanket variance. Each
location must be identified and the cross slope must be recorded.
If you can provide me this information, I can complete the final step
of the process. You can send it electronic or fax it to me.
I'll wait to hear from you.
Gary L. Olivares
AB Program Manager, Architectural Barrier
Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
Code Compliance Division
920 Colorado Street
Austin, Tx. 78701
Office - (512)463-3519
Fax - (512475-2886
>>> "Suzan Taylor" <staylor~,ci.coppell.tx.us> 2/14/2006 10:43 am >>>
Stack
I have not received a letter of compliance yet -would you mind
checking
again for me.
Thanks
Suzan Taylor
972-304-7019
>>> "Staci Trammell" <STACl~,license.state.tx.us> 1/24/2006 10:49 AM
This project is in its final review as of Dec 16, 2005. Your letter
of
compliance should be arriving soon please let me know if you haven't
received it within a couple of weeks. Thank you
Staci McCoy-Trammell
Licensing Analyst
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