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Bill Watson Conference Room, Located at 3800 University Blvd,
West University Place, TX. 77005
Meeting Minutes
February 3rd, 2005
MEMBERS PRESENT: Bryant Slimp, David Flame, Dr. Peter Benjamin, J. Denis Powers, Brian
Hoogendam and Muddy McDaniel.
MEMBERS ABSENT: Kevin McMahon.
COUNCIL LIASION: Mike Woods.
STAFF PRESENT: Annette Arriaga, Dennis Mack and Jim Dougherty.
GUESTS PRESENT: Cameron Kreager, Les Albin and Robert Riquelmy.
[Call to Order.] With a quorum, present Bryant Slimp called the meeting to order at 6:05 p.m.
1. Notices, Rules, Etc. Bryant Slimp stated that the BSC voting alternate would be Brian
Hoogendam. Second voting alternate would be Muddy McDaniel.
2. Workshop Meeting Minutes. J. Denis Powers made a motion first to approve the workshop
• meeting minutes as amended from the December 13th, 2004 BSC meeting. Bryant Slimp seconds
the motion. J. Denis Powers made a motion first to approve the workshop meeting minutes as
amended from the January 10th, 2005 BSC meeting. Bryant Slimp seconds the motion. AYES:
Bryant Slimp, David Flame, Dr. Peter Benjamin, J. Denis Powers and Brian Hoogendam. NOES:
None. ABSTAIN: None. Motion passed. Meeting Minutes Approved.
3. Meeting Minutes. Muddy McDaniel made a motion first to approve the meeting minutes as
amended from the January 6t'', 2005 BSC meeting. Dr. Peter Benjamin seconds the motion.
AYES: Bryant Slimp, David Flame, Dr. Peter Benjamin, J. Denis Powers and Brian Hoogendam.
NOES: None. ABSTAIN: None. Motion passed. Meeting Minutes Approved.
4. Variance Request. Cameron Kreager with Cameron Builders regarding 3115 Albans. Cameron
Kreager is requesting a variance to the building code schedule concerning the air handler. The
attic space confines the air handler and or furnace to the extent that the return air chase can only
be located in the middle of the living room or in the bedroom. Both locations detracting from the
usability of either room. We are requesting that the board allow us to utilize a ceiling mount
return air chase which would make a more functional room layout and the owners can maintain its
esthetic appearance. Brian Hoogendam asked why it wasn't currently allowed in the code. Dennis
Mack stated that he could only find it in the energy conservation portion of the code. Bryant Slimp
asked and wanted to confirm with the builder that this was in fact a garage. Cameron Kreager
confirmed that this was a going to be a quest quarters. Les Albin added that the reason the return
info isn't allowed the way it is installed is that it could be a possible fire safety hazard. The energy
conservation portion regarding the return is it becomes a problem with the people who are
changing it for example the elderly. It could be a potential problem.
J. Denny Powers stated that he wanted to abstain since he was in a similar situation and he felt that
he shouldn't vote on this topic because of his on personal opinion to this variance request.
BSC reviewed all of the variance-required findings.
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• (1) The imposition of the requirements imposes an exceptional hardship upon the
applicant.
(2) No reasonable and feasible method or procedure is currently available to comply
with the requirement.
(3) The imposition of the requirement is unjustified because of good and sufficient
cause demonstrated to the BSC.
(4) The variance will not introduce or increase any threat to the public health and
safety.
(5) The variance is consistent with the purpose and intent of the ordinance in
question.
(6) The variance will not cause a nuisance and will not unreasonably interfere with
the use of nearby property.
(7) The variance will not cause a fraud to be worked upon the public or any
individual.
(8) The variance will not cause an increase in public expenditures or budgets.
(9) The variance will not create an irreconcilable conflict with any other ordinance,
law, rule or regulation.
Bryant asked if there is a reason why BSC should not grant the variance request?
BSC agreed that the variance should be granted.
David Flame read motion.
Motion: I move after reviewing the required findings of the affirmative criteria of the return air
chase in the attic of the quest living quarters, are met.
John Ayes made a motion 1St to approve. Brian Hoogendam seconds the motion. AYES: Bryant
Slimp, David Flame, John Ayres and Brian Hoogendam. NOES: None. ABSTAIN: J. Denny
Powers. Motion passed. Variance granted.
5. Matters Relating to the Building and Standard Commission Recommendations and Status
Report. A) Update on the draft amendment of the Standard Code Schedule regarding foundations
with revisions, dated 11-29-04. Dennis Mack reported that the foundation ordinance is just
waiting to go to council on either February 14t" or February 28"'. B) Update on the conditions at
2630 Tangley Street regarding the quasijudicial enforcement proceedings. Dennis Mack reported
that Ms. Constance Colley complied with the BSC deadline with one day to spare.
6. Base Flood Elevations. Bryant Slimp requested that another workshop be set to discuss base
flood elevations. John Ayres requested additional information on the costs. Dennis Mack went
over the insurance rates, calculations and summary reports. Bryant requested that Dennis Mack
bring the flood map to the next BSC meeting. Item to be back on next months agenda. Item tabled.
No motion made.
7. Structural. Bryant Slimp requested that another workshop be set to discuss the future direction
and planning of the codes and ordinances. Item to be back on next months agenda. Item tabled.
No motion made.
[Adjournment.] J. Denis Powers made a motion first to adjourn. Dr. Peter Benjamin seconds the
motion to adjourn. AYES: Bryant Slimp, David Flame, John Ayres, Dr. Peter Benjamin, J. Denis
Powers and Muddy McDaniel. NOES: None. ABSTAIN: None. Meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m.
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Bryant Slimp, Chairma
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Ms. Annette R. Arriaga Development Se i es Secretary
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