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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02022006 BSC Minutes City of West University Place A Neighborhood City ® Recycled Paper Building & Standards Commission Bill Watson Conference Room, Located at 3800 University Blvd. West University Place, Texas 77005 Meeting Minutes February 2, 2006 MEMBERS PRESENT: Bryant Slimp, David Flame, Dr. Peter Benjamin, J. Denis Powers, Dave Miller, Michael Talianchich, and Muddy McDaniel MEMBERS ABSENT: Brian Hoogendam, Kevin McMahon STAFF PRESENT: Debbie Scarcella, Josie Orosco, Daniel Paripovich, Alvin Collins and James Dougherty, City Attorney GUESTS PRESENT: Emma Withrow, Robert Riquelmy, Mr. and Mrs. Eggleston; Erin Eggleston, Mr. and Mrs. Difranco [Call to Order] Bryant Slimp called the meeting to order at 6:06 p.m. 1. Notices, Rules, Etc. Bryant Slimp stated that Dave Miller would be the alternate voting member for the meeting. • 2. Meeting Minutes. Dr. Peter Benjamin made a motion to approve the meeting minutes as amended from the December 1, 2005 Building and Standards Commission meeting. David Flame seconded the motion. AYES: Bryant Slimp, David Flame, Dr. Peter Benjamin, J. Denis Powers, Dave Miller, Michael Talianchich and Muddy McDaniel. NOES: None. ABSTAIN: None. Motion passed. Meeting minutes approved. J. Denis Powers made a motion to approve the meeting minutes as amended from the January 11, 2006 Building and Standards Commission meeting. David Flame seconded the motion. AYES: Bryant Slimp, David Flame, Dr. Peter Benjamin, J. Denis Powers, Dave Miller, Michael Talianchich and Muddy McDaniel. NOES: None. ABSTAIN: None. Motion passed. Meeting minutes approved 3. Animal Registration Revocation Hearing. Dr. Peter Benjamin made a motion to suspend the Building and Standards Commission meeting to have the hearing. J. Denis Powers seconded the motion. AYES: Bryant Slimp, David Flame, Dr. Peter Benjamin, J. Denis Powers, Dave Miller, Michael Talianchich and Muddy McDaniel. NOES: None. ABSTAIN: None. Motion Passed. Bryant Slimp explained the Rules of Procedures and Quasi Judicial review. Bryant Slimp swore in each witness. Bryant asked for a brief report from City Staff. Debbie Scarcella introduced Daniel Paripovich, Code Enforcement and Animal Control Officer. Daniel gave a brief summary • stating there were multiple attempts to try to get the barking dog under control - which all failed that lead to the revocation of the animal registration. Mr. 3800 University Boulevard • West University Place, Texas 77005-2899 0 713066804441 0 www.westu.org Building and Standards Commission Meeting Minutes February 2, 2006 Page 2 of 2 Eggleston, 6403 Sewanee, stated they have two dogs, one is 10 years old and is blind; the other one is four years old. The Eggleston put bark collars on the dogs and also put them in the house as much as possible. Mr. Eggleston stated that he used to be contacted when the neighbors had a problem with their barking dogs, but now the Police Department gets the phone calls. The Eggleston's received letters from a couple of their neighbors stating the dogs do bark from time to time, but they do not bother them. One time the dogs were barking, there was an intruder in the back of one of the neighbors yard. Peggy Eggleston stated that she thinks that the problem the Difranco's have is with the older dog. She would like for the board to consider reinstating the registration for the younger dog. Erin Eggleston read the letters from neighbor Rose Proler at 6409 Sewanee stating that she did not have any problems with the dogs and she understood that dogs do bark from time to time. Erin Eggleston also read a letter from Mr. & Mrs. Lepon at 6355 Sewanee. They did not disturb the peace. Daniel Paripovich stated that he made numerous phone calls to the Eggleston's to try getting the matter resolved. He also sent them certified letters. Daniel stated the incident with the intruder was not counted toward the number of complaints filed against the Eggleston's and was not used as a factor in suspending the animal registration. Victor Difranco at 6412 Westchester stated that he and his wife have been having problems with the barking dogs for nine years. The dogs would bark constantly all night long resulting in them having to sleep in different rooms in the house. Mr. • Difranco stated that it was only in the last several years that they decided to call the police department when the barking became really bad. Numerous citations were issued, but Difranco's withdrew their complaints with promises that the barking would not continue. Mrs. Difranco recalled one weekend where the barking continued from sun down to sun up while the Eggleston's were away enjoying their weekend. Mrs. Difranco thought she was going to have a nervous breakdown that weekend. Eric Eggleston drew a sketch to illustrate the location of the resident's that submitted a little to the Eggleston's. Mr. Eggleston stated that the Difranco's are retired and are more acceptable to the barking. The Difranco's stated the dogs are usually put inside at sun down. Daniel Paripovich stated that he asked the Eggleston's different methods to keep the dogs from barking. Either bark-collars, keeping them inside to obedience training. The Eggleston's stated the bark collars did not work. Bryant Slimp stated the hearing is now closed and BSC meeting is now back in order. Michael Talianchich made a motion to the Animal Control's decision to revoke animal registration and to allow petitioner to come and reappear at the February 2007 meeting or later to request reinstatement of the registration at that written time a written order be prepared for signature by the Chairman. J. Denis Powers seconded the motion. AYES: Bryant Slimp, David Flame, J. Denis Powers, Dave Miller, Michael Talianchich and Muddy McDaniel. NOES: None. ABSTAIN: None. Motion passed. Building and Standards Commission Meeting Minutes February 2, 2006 Page 3 of 3 4. Technical Code Schedule Amendments. Alvin Collins, Fire Marshall, stated that what he is asking the BSC to do is to consider adopting the 2003 Addition of the International Fire Code along with Amendment Item #7 on Page S4. Alvin Collins read the amendment and the changes that needed to be made to be consistent with the Building and Residential Code. Alvin stated that the way the code reads now without the amendment; only the commercial buildings would have to abide by the Code. The size of address numbers was also discussed and where they needed to be placed at the residence or commercial building. Dave Miller made a motion to approve the proposed changes to the International Codes as presented in the amended Technical Codes Schedule and support staff in presenting the proposed amendments to City Council for review and possible adoption. J. Denis Powers seconded the motion. AYES: Bryant Slimp, David Flame, J. Denis Powers, Dave Miller, Michael Talianchich and Muddy McDaniel. NOES: None. ABSTAIN: None. Motion passed. 5. Structural. Bryant stated that the amendments to the structural ordinance are about ready to go before City Council for their approval. There was a workshop meeting held on Monday, January 30, 2006 where the Board made some changes. All changes have been made with the exception regarding the metric change. Bryant Slimp asked if the framing certificate should go along with the ordinance. James Dougherty stated the outline for the certification is in the ordinance, but the actual outline is delegated to the Building Official. J. Denis Powers made a motion to approve the proposed changes to the structural framing section of the Technical Codes Schedule and support staff in presenting the proposed amendments to City Council for review and possible adoption. Michael Talianchich seconded the motion. AYES: Bryant Slimp, David Flame, J. Denis Powers, Dave Miller, Michael Talianchich and Muddy McDaniel. NOES: None. ABSTAIN: None. Motion passed. 6. Flood Prevention and Protection. Debbie Scarcella briefly discussed some of the changes that have been made to the ordinance. J. Denis Powers asked if there was anything in the ordinance that BSC needed input from Mike Vanderwater with Claunch and Miller. Debbie Scarcella stated there has been discussion to have Claunch and Miller at any workshop meeting. Michael Talianchich made a motion to request a joint workshop with members of City Council and the Zoning and Planning Commission for the purpose of discussing the proposed draft of the flood Prevention and Protection ordinance amendments. Dave Miller seconded the motion. AYES: Bryant Slimp, David Flame, J. Denis Powers, Dave Miller, Michael Talianchich and Muddy McDaniel. NOES: None. ABSTAIN: None. Motion passed. [Adjournment] Dave Miller made a motion to adjourn. Michael Talianchich seconded the motion. AYES: Bryant Slimp, David Flame, Dr. Peter Benjamin, J. Building and Standards Commission Meeting Minutes February 2, 2006 Page 4 of 4 Denis Powers, Dave Miller, Michael Talianchich and Muddy McDaniel. NOES: None. ABSTAIN: None. Meeting adjourned at 8:1lp.m. PASSED THIS DAY OF '2006 Bryant Slimp, Chairman ATTEST: Ms. Josie M. Orosco, Permit Technician I