13120165 - AMMR ALTERNATE MATERIALS AND METHODS I MODIFICATION FORM
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT•BUILDING DIVISION
10300 TORRE AVENUE•CUPERTINO,CA 95014-3255
(408)777-3228•FAX(408)777-3333•building0cuoertino.ora
CUPERTINO
13 REQUEST FOR MODIFICATION OF CODE(CBC 104.10,CFC 104.8)
O REQUEST FOR ALTERNATE MATERIAL,DESIGN OR METHOD OF CONSTRUCTION(CBC 104.11,CFC 104.9)
IN REQUEST FOR HARDSHIP EXEMPTION OR EQUIVALENT FACILITATION(HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE 19957)
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SITEADDRESS Steven Creek Blvd, APN M41-027 DATE 08✓ MA15
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2 1 REQUEST: For coda"w0cations,please state the appicabb colt requkenwm and the extent of rater desired. For alternate requests,state the type of system
proposed and design mettads. Submkplwu Itnecesambillustrete request Additional sheets or data maybe attached.
accessible'toilet stalls.Th*s request is describ I ed in detail on the itflached letter,This condition affects
numerous permits whose numbers are attached
3 JUSTIFICATIONWINDINGS OF EQUIVALENCY: For cab modpcations,applicant shd dananstrate that Code Secdon(s):
special,kWWklrrsi reasom exist that make compliance wih ere strict tetter d fhe ordtrumoe Nnpracikai and that
egrdvatency is provided. For aitemate requests,appvcwt shalt d--mbate suitabiity.s wvtt%etbcttvo*n.fire CBC 11-202.3
resistance duratoky.safely and sanitation that is emmyslark b the code for a skniar use.
Attach additional sheets If necessaryl.
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202.3.exception 1.This mail enc ee attached letter and drawing)
and the areis still usable by a wheelchair user trying to exit the stall I'm an electric wheelchair user
and fou a -encroachment did not present a barrier), [See atoched letter]
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DEPARTMENT ACTION: After determinaticm,copies to:1)applicant 2)permit lila
Al anrr _701 S.doc revised 07/01/15
Permits for restroom accessibility upgrades under the 2010 California Building
Code.
APN- 369.01.028
20400 Stevens Creek Blvd
Permit# Applied
1st Floor 13120165 12/19/2013
2nd Floor 13120165 12/19/2013
3rd Floor 13120159 12/19/2013
4th Floor 13120159 12/19/2013
5th Floor 13080146 8/20/2013
6th Floor 13080146 8/20/2013
7th Floor 12050091 5/8/2013
8th Floor 12050091 5/8/2013
369-01-
APN - 027
20450 Stevens Creek
Blvd
1st Floor* 13120163 12/19/2013
2nd Floor 13080145 8/20/2013
3rd Floor 13080145 8/20/2013
4th Floor 13120161 12/19/2013
5th Floor 13120161 12/19/2013
6th Floor** 14040091 4/15/2014
7th Floor 13120164 12/19/2013
8th Floor 13120164 12/19/2019
Kim R. Black th Interests,se to ests, Inc:
1040 Main Street Suite 105
Napa, CA 94559
Phone 707-255-5576
August 11, 2015
Albert Salvador, P.E., C.B.O.
Building Official
City of Cupertino
10300 Torre Ave.
Cupertino, CA 95014
Email:AlbertS@cupertino.org
RE: 20400-20450 Steven's Creek Blvd- Restrooms
Dear Mr. Salvador,
As I discussed with your office,we are asking for a finding of"technically
infeasible" for the subject restrooms. The existing restroom condition does not
allow full compliance with the accessible toilet stall configuration, as outlined
in the CBC (and ADA).
We have attached this letter to the ALTERNATE MATERIALS AND
METHODS/MODIFICATIONS form, as directed. The request and
justifications areas of the form were limited in space, so please accept this
description.
The maneuvering space required for exiting the stall is 44" deep (from the face
of the door).This existing space is about 8" short in the far corner of the
required rectangular clear area. This condition is caused by a structural
member, which does not allow full compliance and has little likelihood of
being accomplished. The condition is shown attached below.
This is condition meets the definition of"Technically Infeasible" and was
exactly the reason this provision was included.
The ADA 2010 Standards, as well as the CBC 11-202.3, allow for an exception,
(see Section 202.3):
(j)EXCEPTION.In alteration work, if compliance with 4.1.6 is technically
infeasible, the alteration shall provide accessibility to the maximum extent
feasible.
The operative definition is as follows:
Professional Strategies and Solutions for Disabled Access
www.blackseth.com
Technically Infeasible-Means,with respect to an alteration of a building or
a facility, that it has little likelihood of being accomplished because existing
structural conditions would require removing or altering a load-bearing
member which is an essential part of the structural frame; or because other
existing physical or site constraints prohibit modification or addition of
elements, spaces,or features which are in full and strict compliance with the
minimum requirements for new construction and which are necessary to
provide accessibility. (Emphasis added)
In summary, due to the discussion above, we do not believe it would be
technically feasible to provide a compliant latch side approach,but it currently
meets the applicable requirements.
The applicant respectfully requests a formal finding of"Technical
Infeasibility" and have the findings entered into the files of the enforcing
agency, per 1113-202.3..
Yours truly,
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Kim R.Blackseth, ICC, CASp
State of California Certified Access Specialist (CASp #021)
State of California Building Standards Commissioner(2006-2007)
California Board for Professional Engineer and Land Surveyors (2007-11)
International Conference of Building Officials # 1085694-12
ICC Certified Accessibility Inspector/Plans Examiner#20112
Member of the Western Region Master Builders Association
California General Building Contractor# 363311, since 1978
Attachment
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54" MIN to be code compliant
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LATCH APPROACH, PUSH SIDE
APPROXIMATE LOCATION OF STEEL
COLUMN
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Lopez, Marni
From: Lopez, Marni
Sent: Thursday, September 17, 2015 12:12 PM
To: Albert Salvador
Cc: kimblackseth@mac.com
Subject: RE:Alternate Materials and Methods/Modification Form
Importance: High
Albert,
We have yet another tenant who has been advised that the bathrooms are not compliant and a TI will trigger an
upgrade. It was my understanding that the approved AMM addressed your concerns. We have provided all of the
requested information, paid the fees and were under the impression this was resolved. Can you please clarify your .
position on this.
Thx
M
From: Lopez, Marni
Sent:Tuesday, September 08, 2015 1:42 PM
To: 'Albert Salvador'
Cc: 'kimblackseth@mac.com'
Subject: RE: Alternate Materials and Methods/ Modification Form
Albert
Just following up on this... did you want modified applications set up for each permit#? Happy to prepare these and get
them over to your office.
Thx
M
From: Lopez, Marni
Sent: Thursday, September 03, 2015 4:41 PM
To: 'Albert Salvador'
Cc: kimblackseth@mac.com
Subject: RE: Alternate Materials and Methods/ Modification Form
We had attached a list in the mailing, it must have been omitted from the email string. Apologies. I would ask that it
apply to all so that we can put this one to bed. Would you like an application filled out for each permit? If so, I can
prepare these and drop them by next week.
Thanks for the quick reply
M
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From: Albert Salvador [mailto:AlbertS@cupertino.org]
Sent:Thursday, September 03, 2015 4:05 PM
To: Lopez, Marni
Cc: kimblackseth@mac.com
Subject: RE: Alternate Materials and Methods/ Modification Form
Good point. Since there were no reference building permit numbers included in your original application, I pulled the
latest one we worked on. If this request applies to all eight floors, I will include all eight building permit
numbers. Please confirm this is the case and I'll make the change.
-Albert
Albert Salvador, P.E., C.B.O.
Building Official
City of Cupertino
10300 Torre Ave.
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 777-3206 office
(408) 777-3333 fax
From: Lopez, Marni [mailto:MLopez prometheusreg.coml
Sent:Thursday, September 03, 2015 3:55 PM
To: Albert Salvador
Cc: kimblackseth@mac.com
Subject: Alternate Materials and Methods/ Modification Form
Albert—
I just paid the requested fees but note that the form was modified to reference Permit#15020003 (Vulcan Construction
for Seagate). Does this AMM apply only to that project as opposed to the permit#'s for the overall restroom
renovation project? Sorry to be a pest,this process is new to me,and I would really like to be certain we get this right.
Thx
M
APN- 369.01.028
20400 Stevens Creek Blvd
Permit# Applied
1st Floor 13120165 12/19/2013
2nd Floor 13120165 12/19/2013
2
3rd Ffoor 13120159 12/19/2013
4th Floor 13120159 12/19/2013
5th Floor 13080146 8/20/2013
6th Floor 13080146 8/20/2013
7th Floor 12050091 5/8/2013
8th Floor 12050091 5/8/2013
369-01-
APN - 027
20450 Stevens Creek
Blvd
1st Floor* 13120163 12/19/2013
2nd Floor 13080145 8/20/2013
3rd Floor 13080145 8/20/2013
4th Floor 13120161 12/19/2013
5th Floor 13120161 12/19/2013
6th Floor** 14040091 4/15/2014
7th Floor 13120164 12/19/2013
8th Floor 13120164 12/19/2019
Marni Lopez I Director of Commercial Operations I PROMETHEUS REAL ESTATE GROUP,INC. Est.1965
South Bay Commercial Office
20400 Stevens Creek Blvd., I Suite 130,Cupertino,CA 95014
Phone:408.873.0121 Fax:408.873.0122 prometheusree.com mlopez@prometheusree.com
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APN- 369.01.028
20400 Stevens Creek Blvd
Permit# Applied Issued Finaled Bldg Plumbing Fire Energy T24
1st Floor 13120165 12/19/2013 1/21/2014 5/8/2014 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010
2nd Floor 13120165 12/19/2013 1/21/2014 5/8/2014 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010
3rd Floor 13120159 12/19/2013 12/19/2013 3/12/2014 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010
4th Floor 13120159 12/19/2013 12/19/2013 3/12/2014 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010
5th Floor 13080146 8/20/2013 8/20/2013 1/28/2014 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010
6th Floor 13080146 8/20/2013 8/20/2013 1/28/2014 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010
7th Floor 12050091 5/8/2013 5/23/2012 1/28/2014 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010
8th Floor 12050091 5/8/2013 5/23/2012 1/28/2014 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010
APN - 369-01-027
Stevens Creek Blvd
1st Floor* 13120163 12/19/2013 1/21/2014 11/18/2014 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010
2nd Floor 13080145 8/20/2013 8/20/2013 11/18/2014 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010
3rd Floor 13080145 8/20/2013 8/20/2013 11/18/2014 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010
4th Floor 13120161 12/19/2013 12/19/2013 3/12/2014 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010
5th Floor 13120161 12/19/2013 12/19/2013 3/12/2014 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010
6th Floor** 14040091 4/15/2014 5/19/2014 11/18/2014 2013 2013 2013 2010 2013
7th Floor 13120164 12/19/2013 1/21/2014 4/28/2014 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010
8th Floor 13120164 12/19/2019 1/21/2014 4/28/2014 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010
*1st floor includes showers. Configuration is different that remaining restroom.
**-Six floor scope includes elimination of showers and redemsing