HomeMy WebLinkAbout1990-05-21; Parks & Recreation Commission; 590-3; California Architectural Services Plans and SpecsPARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION - AGENDA BILL
DEPT
TITLE:STATE OF CALIFORNIA
ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES/
REPOSITORY OF PLANS AND
SPECIFICATIONS (INFO)
DEPT. HD.
CITY ATTY
CITY MGR.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Accept and file staff investigation of repository for architectural plans and
specifications.
ITEM EXPLANATION;
During the April Commission meeting, staff was directed to investigate the
availability of architectural plans and specifications and the ability to
utilize plans and specifications on file for similar projects that the City
wishes to construct.
In a conversation with Dennis Carnes, Landscape Architect, with the Office of
the State Architect, he indicated that a repository for plans and
specifications of projects did not exist as such. While plans are kept on
file with the State office, primarily for use in rehabilitation projects,
those plans could be made available for public review. However, the ability
to obtain those plans would be provided at a cost of staff time to research,
locate and copy.
Furthermore, Mr. Carnes did not recommend utilizing existing plans and
specifications for similar projects for a number of reasons.
1. Often time plans and specifications are prepared based upon
engineering requirements of a specific site.
2. Copy write infringements.
3. Plans and specifications may be outdated or not included in Title
24 provisions (handicap requirements).
4. Construction and building codes are not universal throughout
cities in California.
Staff will consider the utilization of existing plans and specifications for
each project on a case by case basis. When appropriate the use of existing
plans and specs will implemented.
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