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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03012007 BSC Minutes Y City of West University Place A Neighborhood City ® Recycled Paper Building & Standards Commission Located in the Bill Watson Conference Room, 3800 University Blvd, West University Place, Texas 77005 Meeting Minutes March 1, 2007 MEMBERS PRESENT: Bryant Slimp, David Flame, Brian Hoogendam, Dr. Peter Benjamin, J. Denis Powers, Dave Miller, Michael Talianchich and Muddy McDaniel STAFF PRESENT: Chief Building Official Debbie Scarcella, Permit Technician Josie Orosco and James L. Dougherty GUESTS PRESENT: Robert Riquelmy [Call to Order] Bryant Slimp called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. 1. Notices, Rules, Etc. Bryant Slimp welcomed the visitors and staff members to the meeting. Bryant Slimp updated the BSC board regarding the Portable Buildings and Storage Units. Bryant Slimp stated the agenda item passed the second reading by City Council on Monday, February 26, 2007. The maximum volume was changed from 900 cubic feet to 1,030 cubic feet. The ordinance would be in effect ten days after Kay Holloway, City Secretary, publishes it. 2. Advisory Opinion Regarding Sign Display Area. Debbie Scarcella stated the City received a complaint regarding two yard signs. The complaint was in regards to the height and size of the signs. Staff went out to measure and take pictures of the signs and determined the signs were in accordance with the ordinance based on historical interpretation of Chapter 6. The City notified the complainant, which is standard procedure. The complainant disagreed with the response. Senior staff decided to obtain legal advice on the interpretation from legal counsel. Legal counsel had a different interpretation. Staff decided, in the event that the complaint went to City Council, to make sure there was a definitive interpretation that had some teeth in it because the ramifications of changing the interpretation at this point would have an affect on a large number of existing signs. Michael Talianchich recused himself and signed a conflict of interest affidavit. Debbie Scarcella briefly explained the different handouts that were given regarding the signs and how the display areas are calculated. Debbie Scarcella stated staff took random pictures of signs that are already at some of the jobsites. There was general discussion regarding what type, size and content of signs were allowed. There was also general discussion to determine if certain type of borders were to be counted toward the size of the sign or if it was used to support the sign structure. The existing sign ordinance states the border of any sign is not to contain anything that attracts attention. Debbie Scarcella stated that everyone had 30 days to comply with the interpretation of the sign ordinance. David Flame asked that the BSC board have input from City Council regarding the height requirement. Bryant Slimp asked that James Dougherty bring back some language so the BSC board could review it and then pass it on to City Council for their 3800 University Boulevard • West University Place, Texas 77005-2899 0 713066804441 0 www.westu.org Building and Standards Commission Meeting Minutes March 1, 2007 approval. Dave Miller made a motion that the display area be defined to include the sign and the surrounding support structure and decorations. Dr. Peter Benjamin seconded the motion. AYES: Bryant Slimp, David Flame, Brian Hoogendam, Dr. Peter Benjamin, and J. Denis Powers. NOES: None. ABSTAIN: None. Motion passed. 3. Flood Protection and Prevention Regulations. Debbie Scarcella stated the final draft report was ready to send to City Council. Dave Miller made a motion that there be no additional freeboard. J. Denis Powers seconded the motion. AYES: Bryant Slimp, David Flame, Brian Hoogendam, Dr. Peter Benjamin and J. Denis Powers. NOES: None. ABSTAIN: None. Motion passed. Bryant Slimp read over the decisions the BSC board made pertaining to the core issues. There was general discussion regarding how high above the base flood elevation a home could be built. David Flame made a motion to accept the draft report to City Council as amended. J. Denis Powers seconded the motion. AYES: Bryant Slimp, David Flame, Brian Hoogendam, Dr. Peter Benjamin and J. Denis Powers. NOES: None. ABSTAIN: None. Motion passed. 4. Urban Forest Code Amendments. Bryant Slimp asked the agenda item be tabled until the next regular scheduled BSC meeting due to Craig Koehl still working on changes. 5. Future Workshop Dates and Agenda. Dave Miller asked that contractors give suggestions on items that needed to be discussed and why they needed to be looked at. Brian Hoogendam requested that procedures also be looked at. There was general discussion regarding if there should be two separate letters drafted to contractors and homeowners. Debbie Scarcella is to draft a letter to customers and have James Dougherty review it before the letter is sent. 6. Meeting Minutes. J Denis Powers made a motion to approve the February 1, 2007 minutes as amended. Brian Hoogendam seconded the motion. AYES: Bryant Slimp, David Flame, Brian Hoogendam, J. Denis Powers and Michael Talianchich. NOES: None. ABSTAIN: None. Meeting minutes passed. [Adjournment] J. Denis Powers motioned to adjourn. Brian Hoogendam seconded the motion. AYES: Bryant Slimp, David Flame, Brian Hoogendam, J. Denis Powers and Michael Talianchich. NOES: None. ABSTAIN: None. Meeting adjourned at 7:17 p.m. PASSED THIS9hDAY OF r , 2007 Bryant '2d an p ATTEST:M1 upC Ms. Josie M. Orosco, Permit Technician Page 2 of 2