Building Safety Division
Planning and Development Services
8500 Santa Fe Drive
Overland Park, Kansas 66212
913-895-6266
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Fax: 913-890-1266 www.opkansas.org
November 13, 2007
Brian Foxworthy
Incite Design Studio / The Phoenix Group of Overland Park brian@incitedesignstudio.com
7311 West 75 Street
Overland Park, KS 66204
Plan Review Number: PRS2007-00592
Project Name: 7924 SANTA FE BUILDING
Project Address: 7924 Santa Fe
The Planning and Development Services Department reviewed the plans submitted on
October 22, 2007. The following comments are from various divisions within the Planning and Development Services Department.
When resubmitting your plans, include a cover letter complete with project name, address, and plan review number, and indicate how you have addressed each plan review comment.
The following comments are from the Building Safety Division-Plan Review. Direct any questions regarding these issues to Steve Mosebach at (913) 895-6266.
1.
Obtain a building sewer and connection permit from the Johnson County Wastewater
Offices, 11811 South Sunset Drive, Suite 2500, Olathe, Kansas, and submit it prior to the issuance of a foundation or building permit. You may reach the Johnson County
Wastewater Offices at (913) 715-8500.
2.
The applicant shall submit plans for review (unless already submitted) to Water
District No. 1 of Johnson County, located at 10747 Renner Boulevard, Lenexa, Kansas
66219. For submittal requirements, please contact Ms. Nedra Locke at (913) 895-
5727.
The City of Overland Park will request from the Water District the status of the existing water distribution system. The Water District will inform the City of the

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Park will not issue a foundation or building permit until the water distribution system is capable of providing the necessary domestic and fire protection requirements, unless the following items are satisfied:
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All agreements/contracts required to provide the necessary improvements to the water distribution system shall be executed and approved by Water
District No. 1 of Johnson County.
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The location of existing fire hydrants, along with any proposed modifications to fire hydrant layout, shall be approved by the Overland Park Fire Department.
3.
Prior to obtaining the permit, a pre-construction meeting must be scheduled with the
Building Safety Division. The purpose of the meeting will be to help the contractor(s) coordinate inspection activities by explaining critical inspection issues and timeframes, permit conditions, and stipulations. For questions or to schedule the meeting, please contact Therese Lyons, Development Coordinator, at (913) 895-6237.
4.
Provide a complete door schedule on the plans. The schedule shall include door sizes, hardware requirements, fire ratings, etc.
5.
Submit a copy of the building specifications for review and the city’s records.
6.
The city’s calculations show that the mezzanines in Loft A402 and Loft A403 exceed the 50% limitation of the open floor area below per Exception 2 of Section 505.2 of the 2006 International Building Code.
7.
An emergency voice/alarm communication system shall be provided Section 505.2 and 907.2.12.2 of the 2006 International Building Code.
8.
Provide complete stairway construction details with dimensions for the two exit stairs at the rear of the building per Section 1009 of the 2006 International Building Code.
Handrails and Guards shall comply with Sections 1012 and 1013, respectively.
9.
The exterior landing at the north retail space appears to have a slope in excess of the
2% maximum per Section 1008.1.4 of the 2006 International Building Code. See page
C1.2 of the civil plans.
10.
The service area gate shall be made to restrict the potential for blocking the required stair exit door per Section 1003.6 of the 2006 International Building Code.
11.
The glazing adjacent to doors in Frame Types 5 and 6 shall be safety-tempered per
Section 2406.3 of the 2006 International Building Code.
12.
The south exit stairwell is required to discharge at grade level per Exception 1 of
Section 1024.1 of the 2006 International Building Code, OR the exit stair can discharge on the second floor as shown, but the elevator and elevator machine room

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Page 3 will not be permitted direct access to the exit passageway on the 1 st
and 2 nd
floors per
Section 1021.4 of the 2006 International Building Code. The exit passageway shall not be used for any purpose other than as a means of egress (Furnishings, wall hangings, etc. will not be permitted in this area that would increase fuel loads or impede exiting).
13.
Indicate the U.L. design or other accredited agency design for Wall Type H (8”
C.M.U.) on page A0.1
14.
The supporting construction for the fire barrier walls enclosing the Office Lobby A205
(exit passageway) shall afford the required fire-resistance rating of the fire barrier supported per Section 706.5 of the 2006 International Building Code. This would include all beams, girders, columns, etc.
15.
All exterior plywood sheathing shall be fire-retardant treated per Section 603.1 of the
2006 International Building Code. See pages A7.2, A7.3 and A7.4.
16.
The elevator machine room shall be enclosed with 1-hour rated assemblies on all sides per Section 3006.4 of the 2006 International Building Code.
17.
Penetrations into an exit passageway are prohibited except for required exit doors, equipment and ductwork for independent pressurization, sprinkler piping, standpipes, electrical raceways that serve the space per Section 1021.5 of the 2006 International
Building Code. The ventilation duct that serves other areas, in addition to the exit passageway is prohibited within the enclosure.
18.
Provide dimensions and running slope information on the sidewalk ramp (south retail space) indicating compliance with Section 1010.1 (ICC A117.1 – 03) of the 2006
International Building Code and ADA. Cross slopes shall not exceed 2% slope, and grades in excess of 5% are considered ramps and guards shall be provided (Pg. C1.2 of the plans)
19.
Where there are four or more dwelling units to be occupied as a residence in a single structure, every unit shall be a Type B dwelling per Section 1107.6.2.1.2 of the 2006
International Building Code.
20.
Submit a statement of intent to perform special inspections. Enclosed is the city form to indicate special inspections to be performed for this project. The architect of record shall also indicate the approved agencies, firms or individuals who will be retained to perform the inspections.
21.
Provide the projected roof area that each roof drain will serve to indicate compliance with Section 1106 of the 2006 International Plumbing Code.
22.
The electrical riser diagram is incomplete. The diagram does not indicate the service entrance conductor feeder size per the 2005 National Electrical Code.
23.
The plans submitted to the city do not show sufficient working clearance in front of the electrical panels per Section 110.26 of the 2005 National Electrical Code.

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The following shall be completed at a later date, but will not delay the issuance of a building permit:
1.
Submit complete fire sprinkler plans and hydraulic calculations for review and approval, prior to installation of the system. The system shall be designed per NFPA
13 – 02.
2.
Submit complete plans for the fire alarm system per Section 907.2.9 of the 2006
International Building Code, prior to installation of the system.
3.
An electronic drawing showing impervious surfaces for use in calculating the Storm
Water Utility Fee shall be provided to Planning and Development Services prior to issuance of Certificate of Occupancy or Certificate of Compliance. Please refer to the enclosed Impervious Surface Drawing Requirements. Questions should be directed to
Dave Fullerton at (913) 895-6228 or dave.fullerton@opkansas.org.
The following comments are from the Current Planning Division. Questions regarding these issues should be directed to Keith Gooch at (913) 895-6181.
1. Please verify that all rooftop equipment will be screened from public view by the parapet.
2. The east elevations have lost some details such as a brick soldier course, cast stone header above the windows, and brick above the balcony windows. Please change the details back to the approved Planning Commission set or explain the reasoning behind the changes.
3. The rear elevation has also changed please explain the reasoning behind the change.
Also add back in the brick soldier course on the rear.
4. Please provide a materials sample of the proposed metal system, brick and brick paneling system. Also provide information on the reason for the change to the brick inset.
The Overland Park Fire Department has approved the plans as submitted.
The following comments are from the Engineering Services Division. Questions regarding these issues should be directed to Ernie Longoria at (913) 895-6258.

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1. Sheet C1.0: Provide City of Overland Park Erosion and Sediment Control notes. The latest notes can be found here: http://www.opkansas.org/Documents_and_Forms/esc_general_notes.pdf
2. Sheet C1.0: Remove the inlet protection for the sump curb inlet shown. The City of
Overland Park has experienced flooding in areas like this that are highly impervious and flat.
3. General: Provide details for items listed on C1.1. The latest details can be found here: http://www.opkansas.org/_Bus/Pre-construction_Resources/detaildraw.cfm
4. General: Provide a traffic control plan for the closed public sidewalk. Detour signs will need to be placed at either end of the block to reroute pedestrians not patronizing merchants on this block. Standard City Traffic Control Details can be found here: http://www.opkansas.org/_Bus/Preconstruction_Resources/ detaildraw.cfm#Traffic_Details
5. General: Indicate where the construction entrance will be and where the contractor will be able to stage their vehicles and receive materials.
6. General: Provide a brick replacement detail. Attached are documents from the 79 th
Street CDBG project that include foundry and brick specs. The details attached should be helpful for this project.
7. General: Indicate on plans that the street light poles will need to be stored during demolition and the wiring will need to be spliced allowing street lights up and down
Santa Fe drive to remain operational. Poles damaged during construction will need to be replaced at the developer’s/contractors expense.
Permit applicants must obtain a Johnson County Contractor License prior to issuance of a building permit in the City of Overland Park. For more information, please contact Johnson
County Contractor Licensing, (913) 715-2233, 111 South Cherry, Room 1056, Olathe,
Kansas 66061, or http://contractorlicensing.jocogov.org
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If you have questions or alternatives to discuss on the above-mentioned items, please contact the appropriate person above.
Steve Mosebach, MCP - Senior Plans Examiner
Enclosure
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