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Contractor details addition, ADA bathroom and deck at 4505 30th Street; council clears permits pending inspections
Summary
The owner and contractor presented construction plans for 4505 30th Street, saying county permits are in place and describing foundation work, hurricane clips, framing, an ADA-compliant bathroom with rolling shower and a deck; council reminded the contractor about work‑hour rules and runoff/tree protections.
The owner of 4505 30th Street and a contractor addressed the Mount Rainier mayor and council on May 6 to present the planned addition, accessible bathroom and deck for the property and to confirm permitting status.
A presenter told the council that Prince George’s County had approved the permits with no variances. The contractor, who identified himself in the transcript as Jeffrey Watts (the contractor was also introduced earlier in the packet as "Jeffrey Watson"), described foundation and framing details: footers 24 inches by 24 inches and 30 inches deep, use of 3,500‑psi concrete, 6x6 footers supporting 2x12 double beams, installation of hurricane clips and joist hangers, and wind bracing meant to increase the structure’s resistance to high winds.
The contractor said the work will include a roll‑in, ADA‑compliant bathroom with a full 5×4 rolling shower, a 16×13 deck with stairs and a lift (not an exterior ramp) for accessibility. He said required electrical, plumbing and building permits were posted on the site and that a plumbing inspection was scheduled for the following morning.
Council member Luke Chesick urged the contractor to avoid starting work before 8 a.m. or after 8 p.m., to protect street trees and to ensure dirt and runoff do not flow onto neighbors’ property or sidewalks. The mayor and staff said code enforcement would confirm the contractor’s posted permits and provide clearance when inspections and paperwork are complete.
The council allowed six extra minutes of Q&A to complete the presentation after a motion to extend the clock passed with no objections. No council action or vote on the project was required that evening; the contractor was told to bring the final permit documentation to the city the next morning.
