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City of West University Place
A Neighborhood Cibld Stock Housing Workshop
® Recycled Paper Building & Standards Commission Meeting
Located at 2515 South Loop West, Houston, TX. 77054.
Meeting Minutes
October 21st, 2004
MEMBERS PRESENT: Bryant Slimp and Brian Hoogendam.
MEMBERS ABSENT: David Flame, John Ayres, Dr. Peter Benjamin, J. Denis Powers, Darryl
Friday, Muddy McDaniel and Kevin McMahon.
COUNCIL LIASION: (Absent).
STAFF PRESENT: Annette Arriaga, Dennis Mack and Nes Tesno.
GUESTS PRESENT: None.
[Call to Order.] With a quorum, present Bryant Slimp called the meeting to order at 11:30 a.m.
1. Old Stock Housing. Brian Hoogendam asked Dennis Mack if he noticed any particular type
of construction trends going on in West University Place? Dennis Mack stated that he is
noticing a lot of remodeling projects. Nes Tesno stated that there is a considerable amount of
interior renovations, additions, swimming pools and new garages.
❑ Brian Hoogendam had recommended in the past that he wants to encourage residents
to remodel older homes and how the residents need assistance from the city. He
knows that residents are having problems with adding on to their homes because of
the set back requirements. If they add on to their existing homes, then they are
currently required to meet the 20 ft set back. Nes Tesno discussed the setback rules
and requirements and how ZPC looks at the setback regulations. Nes Tesno stated
that you could always apply for a "special exception" based on the fact that
remodeling an older home could be defined as a hardship. Dennis Mack stated that
when you remodel you still have to follow the standard building codes and energy
conservation regulations. Dennis then stated that you could put in a list of specific
conditions and limitations, and set minimum standards that could define "special
exemptions". A general discussion of items that could be used to define "special
exemptions" included:
❑ Original structure built before 1960.
❑ Original structure cannot exceed more than one story.
❑ The structure, not to exceed certain amount of square footage. Number not specified.
❑ List limits and conditions.
Brian Hoogendam would come up with a definition for OSH and come up with a specific
criteria for Old Stock Housing. Brian Hoogendam would make recommendations to
ZPC and hopefully come up with some progress on the issue or any potential relief.
Brian will keep the BSC updated on his progress with the ZPC.
[Adjournment.] Meeting adjourned at 1:00 p.m.
PASSED THIS~t__DAY OF 2004.
Bryant Sl mp, airmen
ATTEST: K Aw
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