HomeMy WebLinkAboutBLDC-9-11-21901 Revised- Corning Cable Systems.tif $A C CATAWBA COUNTY PERMIT
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Alteration
P. o. sox 389 Phone: 828 - 465 -8399 PERMIT NO: BLDC -9 -11 -21901
100A Southwest Blvd Newton FAX: 828 -465 -8962 APPLIED: 09/30/2011
r� Newton. North Carolina 28658 1lickory FAX: 828- 322 -6814 ISSUED: 12/08/2011
1 g' 4 li sm EXPIRES: 06/06/2012
www.catawbacountync.gov
Catawba County Internet Citizen Access Portal: energov.catawbacountync.gov /cap/
APPLICANT OWNER CONTRACTOR
CORNING CABLE SYSTEMS ROOF CORNING CABLE SYSTEMS SAME AS OWNER
ACCESS STAIR I RIVERFRONT PLAZA
1 164 23RD ST SE CORNING NY 14831
HICKORY NC 28601 -
ADDITIONAL CONTRACTOR(S)
CORNING CABLE SYSTEMS, PO BOX 489, HICKORY NC 28603
P. 828 - 323 -6301
PROPERTY ID #: 371220914877
STREET ADDRESS: 1164 23RD ST SE, Hickory, NC LOT# 3 & 6 PT 2 45
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: ALT EXTERIOR INSTALL ROOF ACCESS STAIR ONLY HICKORY ZONING
DIRECTIONS: 1 -40 EAST/ EXIT 126 TAKE RAMP Rf TOWARD HICKORY/NEWTON/ LF ONTO MCDONALD PKWY SE/ RT 27H1
ST DR SE/ LF 23RD ST SE/
COMMENTS:
TA=PE OF USE: Alteration / Exterior TOTAL SQ FT
# OF STORIES: 1 VALUE: 51,000.00
ZONING: NUMBER OF UNITS: 1
CODE EDITION: IBC 2009 TOTAL # OF ROOMS:
FEE DESCRIPTION DATE FEE AMOUNT
Building Alterations Fee 12/08/201 1 5226.00
Permit Pla card Fee 09/30/2011 $5.00
TOTAL FEES $231.00
Catawba County has an agreement with Garbage Disposal Service, Inc. granting them an exclusive license to transport and dispose of all solid waste,
including construction and demolition debris in the unincorporated areas of the County. The approval of your application for a construction/building
permit is made specifically contingent upon your agreement not to utilize any other business or company to transport and /or dispose of solid waste from
construction site(s). Failure to comply with this provision may result in assessment of fines up to $500 per day.
This permit is issued on the express condition that the above work shall conform in all respects to the statements certified to in the application for such
permit, and that all work shall be done in accordance with all applicable zoning, building, electrical. plumbing and mechanical ordinances ofthe County of
Catawba and the State ofNorth Carolina.
A permit issued for work under this Code shall expire by limitations six months after the date of issuance if the work authorized (FOOTINGS ARE
CONSIDERED 1 st INSPECTION ON NF,W CONSTRUCTION) has not been commenced. If atter commencement the work is disconttnnied fora period
of 12 months, the permit therefore shall expire. If a project expires, a minimum fee per the current fee schedule will be charged for each
building and trade permit to reactivate the project.
* * *AN ADDITIONAL Cl IARGE PER THE CURRENT FEE, SCI IEDULE MAY BE ASSESSED
FOR EACH UNWARRANTED INSPECTION SCHEDULED. * **
If there are any questions, please contact the office between 8:00a.m. and 5:00p.m.
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CA8AWBACOUrwTY PERMIT
BUILDING(C)
B LDC -8-11-21901
Alteration
STATE 0F NORTH CAROLINA OWNER EXEMPTION AFFIDAVIT
PURSUANT ToG.s,er-n4(a)U)
COUNTY OFCAT4VRx
Catawba County Building Services Division
Address and Parcel Identification Number of Real Property Where Building is to be Constructed or Altered
ll64238D8T SE, Hiukor/,NC PIN 378220914077
ce_�ellyc 64&L&
(Print Full Name)
,hereby claim an exemption from licensure under G.S. 87-1( b>1.2) by initialing the relevant provision in paragraph
and initialing paragraphs 2-4 below and attesting to the following
1 _| certify that \am the owner of the property set forth above un which this building stpbe
constructed or altered-,
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MALI am legally authorized unact on behalf or the firm o' corporation which +^constructing or
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altering this building on the property owned by the firm or corporation as set forth above inarne of
firm m,corporation
2 �2&�^_ | will personally superintend and manage all aspects of the construction or a|tproomun of
the building and that duty will not bedelegated to any person not duly licensed vnd+, the terms ^f
Article 1mf Chapter 87oy the General Statutes of North Carolina,
3, �»°�' +wiU be personally present for all inspections required uy the North Carolina State Building
Code, unless the plans for the construction o, alteration of the building were drawn and sealed byan
architect licensed pursuant 1n Chapter 8OAof the General Statutes o[ North Carolina,
4 ; ytgY _ i understand that a copy of this AFFIDAVIT will be transmitted to the North Carolina
Licensing Board for General Contractors for verification that I am validly entitled to claim an
exemption unde,8,S. 87'1(u)(2) for the building construction or alteration specified herein | further
understand that if the North Carolina Licensing Board for General Cnm'actnrs determines that |was
not entitled o` claim this oxemptinn, the building permit issued for the building construction or
alteration spec herein shall be revoked pursuant tuG,S 153A'362orG,G 16OA. 22
/< 4-�� / '? //-3 /Ze
(Signature of Affiant) Date'
Sworn m (or affirmed) and Subscribed before me
this the l311beyof 201 , IFFICIAL SEAL
ALEXANDER COUNTY
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Public Printed �- * ' / �m` MY commission Expires—Lez�L �-/
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Name ofNoma�Pub|� p/�/ /J //4�'4'i' -
my Commission Expires . (Notary Stamp u,Seal)
(NOTE, ft is a Class F Felony to mlifully cornmit perjury ir any affidav taken pursuarl to laa—G S 14-209�)
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CATAWBA COUNTY PERMIT
BUILDING (C)
BLDC -9 -11 -21901
Alteration
AFFIDAVIT OF WORKER'S COMPENSATION COVERAGE
AND STATE PRIVILEGE LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
N.C.G.S. 87 -14
The undersigned applicant for Building Permit 4 BLDC -9 -1 1 -21901 being the
Unlicensed Contractor V/ Owner Officer /Agent of the Contractor
do hereby aver under penalties of perjury that the person(s). firm(s) or corporation(s) performing the work set forth
in the permit:
has/have three(3) or more employees and have obtained workers compensation insurance to cover them.
has/have one or more subcontractor(s) and have obtained worker's compensation insurance covering them.
has/have one or more contractors) who has /have no employees and has waived and has waived in writing their right to
coverage by their contractor or have their own policy or worker's compensation covering themselves
has/have not more that two (2) employees and no subcontractors.
has renewed Contractor License.
has/have applied for pennit where the cost is under $30.000 and I am therefore exempt from Licensed General
Contractor requirements specified by G.S. 87 -14.
has /have applied for permit under opener exception to the licensing requirements mandating occupancy of the premise
for 12 months following the completion of the project. while working on the project for which the permit is sought.
It is understood that the Inspections Department issuing the permit may require certificates of coverage and /or waivers of worker
compensation insurance coverage prior to issuance of the permit and at any time during the permitted work for any person, firm or
corporation carrying out the work.
SIGNATURES ARE TO BE WITNESSED BY INSPECTIONS PERSONNEL OR NOTARIZED.
FIRM NAME: ( ?1o/N(' S>s > rs . L I C
BY (PRINT): 1 L Z TITLE:
SIGNATURE: DATE: z 1 1,31 zo �
SWORN TO AND SUBSCRIBED BEFORE ME THIS DAY OF .20
SIGNATURE OF NOTARY:
MY COMMISSION EXPIRES 20
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,Oct, .3, 2011111:49AM8283226ei4 C,A`rAWBA COUNTY No. 3196 P, _2 02102
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Flite Atdg/F1ro Hickory(]
Zia CO1V, MMICIAL ZONING APPLICATION
(A City ot'ti(ckery application becomcs a pormlcupon
Hickory O(r, os (JUs) J23-741 1pproval by a Clty of Hickory 7.p►f In6 Adminlstrntor)
$:-Gory Fox (828) 373.7474 C-;m,y Zonlrq 910rq (pat) 4d"go
county YorJnp tax (B2B) 4GS -s.(ed
Parcel Identification No �i� - LZ C3 q I U �j "] ] Dot " �, l
Project 911 Address- I t 2 5"[ 5 1 81 r7 'A Ik U �r
The Propo,ed Use For This Building Or Land Is (Specific): ,.r 'FA
The Building Or Land Was Pfoviously Used For (Specific); I L I r
List Physical Changes To Building Or Land: AJ2(2 E�6Tj-:&)cA 12cx-%` / ues;$_Z
Is Proposed Land Disturbance Under One ()) AerC? (If applicable)
[ ] Yes, Please complete the City of Hickory Appliontlon for Grading Permit
No. Approval for Erosion & Sedimcnlatlon Control Plan from TIC Department OfEnvlronment and Natural Resources must be
forwarded to City of Hickory EngJnaoring Department for plan approval.
Applicant: 4 ckx'j, G -1, le s c_-}, S A,pplicant'sTelephoneN'o.: bz-6 4o
Applicant's Address; 1 I G 7 S 5 1i___
Appllonnt's Pax, A ppllcanVs R mail M A t' K . L,q l Lr Gar
Property Owner t1a9Yc LA —6wnP1 CoN lac_: Owncr's Tolophonallo.: 5a. e .
Qwncr's Address: s
Business Name If D1fNmnt From Above'
(ALL BY)S)(NESSE,q O T G IN HE IF7I I )<t!f 1��T5 MUST' HAVE A. PJUV WE LICRINSE)
Applicant's Signature 1 r-/. r r C
FOR DEV11 LOPMENT ASSISTANCE CR1NTRR USE ONLY
Change In Use Remodeling _ Accessory Struolure
Chango in Ocoupanoy Home O=patlon _ Temp. Const. Office
New Construction Manufhaured dousing Parking4mading
Interlor Reno'vatlons Other:
FOR ZONING ADI1>jMISTRAT0R USE ONLY
REFEREN0Z Num-n. e a 20N19 rN A QUADRANT 5 � OVFRLAX DISTRICT N �� -
`3 Front Setback Approved PD _Si7e ofi of
< — Reat Setback ,Approved Minor PJ) Uec Permitted
_Side Setback t{j/,� Flood Plain Treev Required
Side Street Setback _ Elevation Certificato Required Airport Ordinance
Maximum Height Wotctsbed 1 2 _ 3 e t
�4 Protcd Crltlottl
Ott= ( .scribe): ,
ZoningA.pprovedt;_, bate: /e7 - ,:5 7
ZOr1 ng dm{ star
Conditions of Approval:
*No building, structure or zouing lot t'or which n zoning cornplinnna permit has lrtctl Witted shall be used or occupted
until the Plannlug Director hns, after final inspection, Issued a COYti of ton compifnnac,a
Znning W$nppr -avad; Dntc:
Toping Adrniuistrntor
Ranspne for Disapproval:
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CORNING P ant Manager 1164 11642 Coming Street SE terns f 828.901.5624
Hickory Cable Facility Hickory, NC 26602 tracey.hortonQcoming corn
Hickory Manuactunng and www.corning.com
Technology Center
January 10, 2012
Donna Ketchersid
Catawba County Permit Center
Hickory Office
76 N. Center St.
Hickory, NC 28601
Dear Donna,
With regard to construction permit issues, Mark L. Lail is an authorized representative for Corning
Cable Systems — Hickory Manufacturing and Technology Center located at 1164 23rd Street SE in
Hickory, North Carolina.
Sincerely,
A Horton
Plant Manager
Hickory Cable Facility
Hickory Manufacturing and Technology Center
$A C CATAWBA, CGU NTY PERMIT
BUILDING (C)
Alteration
PERMIT NO: BLDC -9 -11 -21901
P. 0. Box 389 Phone: 828 -465 -8399 APPLIED: 09/30/2011
100A Southwest Blvd Newton FAX: 828- 465 -8962
Newton, North Carolina 28658 11ickory FAX: 828 - 322 -6814 ISSUED: 12/08/2011
1$42 SM EXPIRES: 06/05/2012
www.catawbacountvnc.gov
Catawba County Internet Citizen Access Portal: energov.catawbacountync.gov /cap/
APPLICANT OWNER CONTRACTOR
CORNING CABLE SYSTEMS ROOF CORNING CABLE SYSTEMS CORNING CABLE SYSTEMS
ACCESS STAIR 1 RIVERFRONT PLAZA PO BOX 489
1 164 23RD ST SE CORNING NY 14831 HICKORY NC 28603
HICKORY NC 28601- P. 828 -323 -6301
PROPERTY ID4: 371220914877
STREET ADDRESS: 1 164 23RD ST SE, Hickory, NC LOT# 3 & 6 PT 2 45
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: ALT EXTERIOR INSTALL ROOF ACCESS STAIR ONLY IIICKORY ZONING
DIRECTIONS: 1 -40 EAST/ EXIT 126 TAKE RAMP RT TOWARD HICKORY /NEWTON / LF ONTO MCDONALD PKWY SE/ RT 27TI1
ST DR SE/ LF 23RD ST SE/
COMMENTS:
TYPE OF USE: Alteration / Exterior TOTAL SQ FT
,7 OF STORIES: I VALUE: 51,000.00
ZONING: NUMBER OF UNITS: 1
CODE EDITION: IBC 2009 TOTAL # OF ROOMS:
FEE DESCRIPTION DATE FEE AMOUNT
Building Alterations Fee 12/08/2011 $226.00
Permit Pla card Fee 09/30/2011 $5.00
TOTAL FEES $231.00
Catawba County has an agreement with Garbage Disposal Service, Inc. granting them an exclusive license to transport and dispose of all solid waste,
including construction and demolition debris in the unincorporated areas of the County. The approval of your application for a constructiort /building
permit is made specifically contingent upon your agreement not to utilize any other business or company to transport and/or dispose of solid waste from
construction site(s). Failure to comply with this provision may result in assessment of lines up to $500 per day.
This permit is issued on the express condition that the above work shall conform in all respects to the statements certified to in the application for such
permit, and that all work shall be done in accordance with all applicable zoning, building, electrical, plumbing and mechanical ordinances of the County of
Catawba and the State of North Carolina.
A permit issued for work under this Code shall expire by limitations six months after the date of issuance if the work authorized (FOOTINGS ARE
CONSIDERED 1st INSPECTION ON NEW CONSTRUCTION) has not been commenced. If after commencement the work is discontunued for a period
of 12 months, the permit therefore shall expire. If a project expires, a minimum fee per the current fee schedule will be charged for each
building and trade permit to reactivate the project.
* * *AN ADDITIONAL CHARGE PER THE CURRENT FEE SCHEDULE MAY BE ASSESSED
FOR EACH UNWARRANTED INSPECTION SCHEDULED. * **
If there are any questions, please contact the office between 8:00a.m. and 5:00p.m.
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CATAWBA COUNTY PERMIT
BUILDING (C)
�T4J BLDC-9-11-21901
Alteration
Catawba County Permitting Center
Unlicensed General Contractor Questionnaire
Please answer the IWIowing questions by wi `jkq in your initials next to the yes or no.
1. Does the entire cost of the building project that you are applying for, including the price for all building, plumbing,
mechanical and electrical materials and labor, equal or exceed $30,000?
V
Yes. Go to question 2.
No. Please print your name, sign and date this form and turn into Permit Center with your building permit application.
2. Do you own the land on which this building will be constructed or altered? (Deeded ownership for the property must be
the same name as building owner, If you are renting the building to yourself please answer No to this question.)
hA Yes. Go to question 3
" No. You are not eligible for a building permit under the N.C,G.S. 87-1 `other's exception',
3. Have you hired, or do you intend to hire an individual to superintend and manage construction of the project?
1--1 Yes, You are not eligible for a building permit under the N.C.G.S. 87-1 "owner's exception'.
WA No. Go to question 4,
4. Do you intend to directly control and supervise construction activities?
A4 Yes. Go to question 5.
[—] No. You are not eligible for a building permit under the N.C. G.S. 87-1 "owner's exception".
5. Do you intend to schedule, contract with. and directly pay for all phases of construction work to be done?
J%A Yes. Go to question 6,
L-1 No, You are not eligible for a building permit under the N.C, G.S. 87-1 "owners exception'.
6. Do you intend to personally order building supplies and materials for the project for which the building permit is sought?
Yes. Go to question 7.
No, You are not eligible for a building permit under the N.C, G,& 87.1 "owner's exception.
7. Do you intend to schedule and be present for scheduled inspections?
L Go to question 8.
J—J No. You are not eligible for a building permit under the N.C.G.S. 87-1 "owners exception'.
8. Do you understand that you are responsible for compliance with all applicable federal, state and local laws and
requirements, including but not limited to: the State Building Code, Sedimentation Control Act requirements, and solid and
hazardous waste disposal requirements?
Yes. Go to question 9.
No. You are not eligible for a building permit under the N.C.G.S. 87-1 'owners exception'.
9. Do you intend to personally occupy the building for at least 12 consecutive months following completion of construction.
meaning no intent to sell, rent or lease any part or all of the building and do you understand that if you do not do so, it
creates the presumption under law that you fraudulently secured the building permit?
,[:-Yes. You are entitled to a permit under the owner's exception. Please print your name, sign and date this form and
turn into Permit Center with your building permit application.
" No. You are not eligible for a building permit under the N-C.G.S- 87-1 'owner's exception'.
Print NameAYK Signature J&---/--,,� Date —L;V/
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Newton Office (828) 4658399 CATAWBA ' a COUNTY P.O. Box 389
Newton Fax (828) 465 -8962 APPLICATION FOR BUILDING PERMIT Newton NC 28658
Hickory Fax (828) 322 -6814 WC-9-i1 —2.1'301 www.catawbacountync.gov
All submittals /re- submittals of commercial plans must be accompanied by a $10.00 plan processing fee
Name of Project: Date of Application:
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State License#: License Classification: Federal ID #:
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Address of Contractor: 2 860 Email:
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Arch itectlDesigner: Phone#: Fax: i
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Address of Arch /Designer: E ail:
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Contact Person for P, Phone#: Fax:
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Address of Contact Email:
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Does the Project have a Fire Alarm System? NSA [ ] Yes K. No
Does the Project have a Sprinkler/ Standpipe System? * N /,A [ ] Yes KNo
*Sprinkler Plan Submission to the County, City of Hickory, qondv or Newton Fire Bureaus' is the responsibility of the
customer. Plan Approval must be forwarded to the Permit ck ntei•'when completed and approved.
Will this Project require Environmental Health Rev]ev iv /q [ ]Yes No
*If yes, submit one set of plans to Environmental Health wi ' �ppropriafe fee (Page 4 of this application Provides
explanation as to when these are required and the fee am �ht .
Type of Sewage Disposal: Is Public Sewage avail ble o*Mrad�o.tliis_pro a7 *I P/+ [ ] Yes [ JNo
• * If No, a Septic Permit must be applied for prior to project ptaval.if.not already approved.
Type of Water Service: Is Public Water available on or adjacent to this project? []Yes [ ] No
* If No, a Well Permit must be applied for prior to project review approval, if not already approved.
Are you disturbing more than 1 acre of soil? * [ ] Yes N No
• * If yes, 5 sets of erosion control plans and one set of calculations will need to be submitted. A fee of $200 for the first
• acre and $150 for each additional acre of disturbed soil will be collected at the time of plan submittal. Additional
applications will be required. Forms are at permit centers, or can be obtained from our website(See above for website
address
Is this Project being submitted for Phased Construction? * [ ] Yes bQ No
*If yes, please check which phase? I [ ] Footing 1 Foundation [ ] Shell 1 Hull -in [ ] Up -Fit
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1 updated 04 /15/2011
Newton Office (828) 465 -8399 CATAWBA COUNTY P.O, Box 389
Newton Fax (828) 465 -8962 APPLICATION FOR BUILDING PERMIT Newton NC 28658
Hickory Fax (828) 322 -6814 www.catawbacountvnc.gov
Describe work to be done under this permit: r- _xT�lo(L R��� 5s5 5 T7a► 2. o►.�c.
TYPE OF WORK
❑New Building ❑ Addition ❑ Alteration ❑ Mixed Add /Alter ❑ Demolition EglAccessory Stru re
❑ Deck / Porch ❑ Re- Roof 2ooF Stw�2
❑ Pier [:1 Repairs ❑Swimming Pool
❑ Footing /Found ❑ Shell -In ❑ NC Rehab ❑ Up -fit ❑ Retaining Wall
❑ Relocate Dwelling (Prior Address of Dwelling)
STRUCTURE USE /OCCUPANCY (check all that apply)
Occupancy Classification f (See Classification list on sheet 5, enter multiple if mixed occupancy)
❑ Condominium ❑ Modular Office ❑ Retaining Walls (Sealed Plans)
❑ Addition ❑ Covered Deck ❑ Modular Dwelling ❑ Single Family (site built)
❑ Agricultural ❑ Deck only ❑ Multi- Residential ❑ Townhouse
❑ Alteration / Exterior ❑ Mixed Occupancy ❑ Modular Garage
❑ Alteration / Interior ❑ Hanger, Mixed Use ❑ Pier (Sealed Plans)
Other WA- T'_d_ Ioa- V_( ,e STWi(L
TYPE OF CONSTRUCTION Protected or Unprotected construction refers to whether the
(Circle) 1 11 111 IV V Protected (A) Unprotecte B) building is designed with specific fire rated construction methods.
PROJECT DATA
Total Sq Ft Heated Sq Ft Unheated Sq Ft )Q (basement, garage, covered porches, etc)
Garage Sq Ft Bonus Rm Sq Ft (finished /unfinished) Basement Sq Ft (finished /unfinished)
1 st Floor Sq Ft 2 nd Floor Sq Ft Exterior Finish Material
Total # Rms # of Units # of Stories # Full Bathrooms
# Half Bathrooms (Toilet & Sink only) # Bedrooms Building Height
Fireplace openings (masonry, prefab /gas, prefab /wood) Type of Heat
Type of Foundation Co Nc, .
SUBCONTRACTORS NEEDED FOR PROJECT ❑ Electrical ❑ Plumbing ❑ Heating/ A/C [M,NONE
POWER/UTILITY COMPANY Servicing the Location: N /A Type of Gas Service (Nat. or Propane)
Is a Temporary Saw Pole Needed for this project? ❑ Yes ❑ No
Will there be more than one electrical Meter for this building? ❑ Yes ❑ No (If Yes, provide Number of Meters )
I hereby certify that all information in this application is correct and all work will comply with the State Building Codes and all other
applicable State and local laws and ordinances and regulations. I understand that a Certificate of Occupancy is required prior to
occupying the premises and the Building Services Department will be notified of any changes in the approved plans and specifications for
the project permitted herein. \
(For PI evie ne Ag t ' n a Date
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Est. Project cost (For rm' Con ractor /Agent Signature ( Date
2 Updated 04 /15/2011