8701 EVERGREEN WAY BIG O TIRES 2018-01-01 MF Import

y �� OLYMPIC DISTRIBUTING AitTO CARE CEt�ERS , � COMPANY 2588 Pacific Highway E. • Tacoma, WA 93424 • (253) 922-5111 • (253) 926-0112 FAX � � l� � � U � � November 6, 2000 �j U NOV 8 2000 Mr. Tony Lee Everett Public Works _ _.................. 3200 Cedar Street CITY OF EVERETT cngineerinylPublic Services Everett lNA 98201 Fax (425) 257-8856 Re: ?elief from 16.76.030, B. (5) E70' Evergreen U!�ay, EVerett:^.�P. Dear Mc Lee, WalYs Radiator& Mufiler Inc., respectfuily requests that relief be granted from Automatic Fire Suppression Systems, 16.76.030, B. (5)and that this requirement be waived as a condition of occupancy for the above referenced location in that: - On November 16, 1998 remodel plans for a portion of the above referenced (multi- tenant) building were approved by the City of Everett, Public Works Department for an S-3 Occupancy. Since this buiiding was initially intended to be a Retail Tire facility (Big O Tires) it appears as if the building criteria used by Public Works is/was commensurate with that of H-4 Occ�ipancy. These requirements included 1 hour rated wall(s), 2 hour area separation �vall, fire glass/shutters, (monitored) fire detection system, (excluding a fire suppression system) etc. - The remodel has been materially completed yet this portion of the building has remained vacant since April 1998. (Big O Tire business decision) In an effort to recoup ceriain business expenses, Big O Tire approached WaIPs as a potential Tenant for this location. - Upon research it appears that Public VJorks may require that a Fire Suppression System be installed in this building (including that space occupied by the other Tenant) as a result of Walt's Radiator& Muffler Inc.'s occupancy, which is rated H-4 due to open flame welding. - With the area separations as calied out on the original plans, the"work space" that the open flame welding will occur in is under the 3,000 square foot threshold and as such does not require a "Fire Suppression System".