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City of West University Place
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Located in the Bill Watson Conference Room,
3800 University Blvd,
West University Place, Texas 77005
Meeting Minutes
December 1, 2005
MEMBERS PRESENT: Bryant Slimp, Dr. Peter Benjamin, J. Denis Powers, Muddy
McDaniel, and Brian Hoogendam
MEMBERS ABSENT: Kevin McMahon and David Flame
STAFF PRESENT: Chief Building Official Debbie Scarcella, and Permit
Technician, Jennifer Gonzales
GUESTS PRESENT: Thomas Bay
[Call to Order] Bryant Slimp called the meeting to order at 6:04 p.m.
1. Notices, Rules, Etc.
Mr. Slimp welcomed the visitor, Mr. Thomas Bay, and proceeded with the meeting.
• 2. Meeting Minutes.
Several corrections were pointed out as to form and title changes. Muddy McDaniel made a
motion to approve the meeting minutes from the November 16, 2005 Building and Standards
Commission meeting with the stated corrections. Dr. Peter Benjamin seconded the motion.
AYES: Bryant Slimp, Denis Powers, Dr. Peter Benjamin and Muddy McDaniel. NOES: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
Motion passed 4 to 0.
3. Appeals and Variance Requests.
Bryant Slimp introduced Mr. Thomas Bay, homeowner of 3514 Amherst Street and asked him to
explain his request. (Mr. Kevin McMahon entered the meeting at 6:10 p.m.) Mr. Bay stated that
and air-conditioning unit was installed in the attic of his two-story garage and upon the final
inspection, it was pointed out that the unit installation did not meet the International Residential
Codes Section M1305.1.3. Several questions were directed to Mr. Bay dealing with the age of
the house, type of construction methods, and methods of removal of the affected mechanical
equipment. A discussion followed concerning the servicing of the mechanical equipment since
it is located in the attic area. Mr. McDaniel stated that he had visited the site and witnessed the
current installation. A discussion ensued concerning the location of the equipment within the
attic area and location of the equipment controls. Ms. Scarcella stated that the main reason for
the code provision was safety of personnel working on the equipment and ease of removal of the
equipment for replacement. Mr. Slimp ended the testimony and called for a motion. Dr. Peter
Benjamin motioned to approve the variance as requested with the following four provisions:
. 1. If the unit in the attic is replaced, the servicing requirements of the mechanical code must be
complied with in as much as is practicable.
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Building and Standards Commission Meeting Minutes
December 1, 2005
2. A copy of this decision is recorded with the deed in the real property records of Harris
County, Texas.
3. This decision is made a part of the disclosure statement in the event this property is sold.
4. Add a plywood platform on the ceiling joists for access to the unit.
Mr. McDaniel seconded the motion. AYES: Bryant Slimp, Denis Powers, Dr. Peter Benjamin,
Muddy McDaniel, and Brian Hoogendam. NOES: None ABSTAIN: None
Motion passed 5 to 0.
[Adjournment]
Dr. Benjamin made a motion to adjourn. Mr. McDaniel seconded the motion. AYES: Bryant
Slimp, Denis Powers, Dr. Peter Benjamin, Muddy McDaniel, and Brian Hoogendam. NOES:
None. ABSTAIN: None. Meeting adjourned at 6:30 p.m.
PASSED THIS~~AY OFD VCrN , 2006
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Bryant Slimp, Chairman
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ATTEST:
Ms. Josie Orosco, Permit Technician
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