them. And it has to be done simultaneously with the mechanical work. I’m going to
recommend the Council grant an extension to July 3, 2023 to get the work done under
permit. The way we will determine the work is done is if the permit is finaled. That is
the hallmark of completion. Not just the contractor showing up. Finaled permit. I will
not ask the Council for another extension on this. This has gone on for many months.
We’ve been doing this since last fall. The restaurant was closed, we got it reopened for
you on condition of doing these things, they weren’t done. We’re stepping in at the 11th
hour saying let’s give them one more chance. There won’t be a third chance. I need to
be fair with others who are similarly situated. I think it is doable.
Referred to the City Council due back on 4/12/2023
10
RLH VO 23-12
Appeal of Brian Norelius to a Revocation of Fire Certificate of Occupancy
and Order to Vacate at 842 VANDALIA STREET.
Jalali
Sponsors:
Refer back to LH April 25, 2023 at 1:30 pm for discussion of updated work plan.
Brian Norelius, owner, appeared
Norelius: my architect put together a plan on the proposed timing of the project, talking
to our contractor and those discussions and estimates. As I said last time we already
started the project and that day we submitted the plans back to John Skradski. That
permitting is showing in the pink, 50% in, just waiting to get that back. HVAC is
basically done; we’re just waiting for electrical hookups and equipment commissioned
and put in. Additional interior items including one exit that needs to be installed and
some sidewalk portions. Install a guardrail in the mezzanine. Fire rated exterior doors.
We had an ok on the permitting before so that should go quick. Some exit signs to be
installed. Industrial Utilities is digging in from the street for the sprinklers and Brian
with Dynamic fire protection said with permitting he’s about a month and a half to start.
At the same time, this is all tightly put together, spray foam to put in and interior walls
and ignition barrier. Then we’re going to start the exterior. We painted and tuck pointed
the exterior so it doesn’t look nice right now, but with Covid shortages the paint I
wanted to use wasn’t available. I did check and that is now available, as soon as we
have favorable weather it will be painted.
Moermond: the first item on the February deficiency list includes not occupying the
office area.
Imbertson: I believe the permits are pulled for the rear areas of the first floor, the shop.
You would have to talk to the tenants and see if that is going to remain vacant or they
intend to use it. My recollection of the issues was that it was lacking in a permanent
heat source.
Norelius: yes. There was a rooftop unit we discussed. They aren’t going to use that. It
will be open; they don’t need the space.
Imbertson: it isn’t an issue so much as something to be on the same page with your
tenant about. Make sure you clarify with the tenant and architect what areas are
designed for what. I know there was some back and forth at the last hearing about
areas you proposed to sprinkle based on them limiting the repair garage to the furthest
back bays of the building versus trucks parked everywhere.
Norelius: the way it is proposed now, it is for all areas.
Imbertson: there is no right or wrong answer. I just want to make sure when we come
out for final inspections everyone is on the same page about what operations are