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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05182004 BSC Minutes WS City of West University Place A Neighborhood City ® Recycled Paper Workshop on Foundations Building & Standards Commission Public Works Building, Located in the Public Works Conference Room, 3826 Amherst Street Meeting Minutes May 18th, 2004 MEMBERS PRESENT: Bryant Slimp, John Ayres, and Muddy McDaniel. MEMBERS ABSENT: Brian Hoogendam, David Flame, Dr. Peter Benjamin, J. Denis Powers, Darryl Friday, Brian Hoogendam and Kevin McMahon. COUNCIL LIASION: None. STAFF PRESENT: Annette Arriaga, Dennis Mack and Jim Dougherty. GUESTS: Michael A. Skoller P.E., Robert Riquelmy and Les Albin. [Call to Order.] With a quorum, present Bryant Slimp called the meeting to order at 5:37 p.m. Bryant Slimp told the workshop committee that he would like to place a hold on OSH for now. When all of the issues are addressed and when we find out which direction we want to go, and then we can give a more defined interpretation and definition for Old Stock Housing. But for now, the BSC will put OSH on hold and strike out the OSH wording on the foundation draft. Bryant Slimp passed out the latest revision of the foundation draft to everyone. The section that pertains to OSH that was deleted stated: I?3-~1 E } rdtt)tttYE~ fl od 69f. rir,-ic zfrmi2r w5i0 rxci[zi ci[ P. 9 W ccI 1~-ccrc H' fj -6~ trmcix~ri =semj-t+l LI f-rrrxv-(...ai ZTil i-l "l '"1TIT1`i 1':p[C Hey, b jJ dj a addition-Q, L1Zri 0 l~+r[v~r~~ •~4 Bryant Slimp introduced Mr. Michael Skoller, P.E., and Mr. Skoller showed the workshop committee an example of a good and complete Geotechnical report that was done for a Harris county residence. This was to give the committee something to review and reference. Dennis Mack stated that he liked how this report was structured and that he may get a few ideas from this document. Bryant Slimp asked for Jim Dougherty to review the latest version of the Foundation Draft Amendments for the workshop. Mr. Skoller wanted to add that he recommends the use of the DOCFPA-SC-04-0, Current Addition, Recommended Practice of Geotechnical instead of the ASCE document. The BSC went through the foundation draft and with the input from Jim Dougherty made some clarifications, changes and modifications. Mr. Dougherty stated that he would get the correct wording for the standard criteria that were published by the Structural Committee and would further research this issue. Mr. Dougherty stated that the BSC needs to put something in the foundation ordinances that allows administrative relief. This will allow someone to come before the BSC and either show or discuss why they desire to use another type of method or process via an exception rather than via a 3800 University Boulevard • West University Place, Texas 77005-2899 • 7130668.4441 0 www.westu.org Building and Standards Commission Workshop Meeting Minutes May 18th, 2004 Page 2of 3 variance request. The variance procedure basically says that the requester just cannot comply with the ordinance. Dennis Mack stated that any one that is designing a foundation under 485 square feet would not have to meet the current foundation criteria. Anyone exceeding the 485 square feet foundation would have to comply with the foundation ordinance provides a soils report that meets all current requirements and specifications. Dennis Mack also wanted to add that further major remodeling and additions onto an existing permitted structure that another soils report would have to be done. Mr. Skoller stated that the dirt doesn't really change but it would be a good idea for another soils report. Dennis Mack stated that he would require the engineer to make a report and or recommendations in writing on any field changes to the original design. He also stated that he would like for the soils reports to be submitted digitally. Jim Dougherty stated that it would be a good idea as long as it is readable by any standard format method such as the PDF format. d. Under the Professional Observation & Certifications Each foundation aad-all must be professional observed and must be certified by an LPE before works proceeds further before it is covered or load is placed upon it BSC agreed to strike out the word all for now. John Ayres stated that BSC has not discussed framing yet so it should be deleted for now. BSC also wanted to add in a phrase that read: before it is covered or load is placed upon it. Jim Dougherty stated that he would work on putting in a stronger statement for example, certified, signed, sealed and that all inspections have passed etc. John Ayres reviewed the different types of foundation designs and came up with a list that met the city's criteria and performance standards for the basic foundation designs. The foundations must be of this type (1) Structural Slab with void space and deep foundations. (2) Structural floor with crawl space and deep foundations. (3) Stiffened structural slab with deep foundations. (4) Stiffened non-structural slab with deep foundations. (5) Grade-supported stiffened structural slab. (6) Grade-supported stiffened non-structural slab. (7) Grade-supported non-stiffened slab of uniform thickness (approved for one-story accessory building containing only garage or storage space.) (8) Mixed-depth system for all new building construction. (9) Mixed-depth system for building additions with deep foundations. (10) Mixed-depth system for building addition with shallow foundations. BSC agreed that both Dennis Mack and Jim Dougherty would get a foundation checklist generated and to work on a certification document. They would also work on a Quality Control Checklist. Jim Dougherty will get more information and data from Michael 4 k Building and Standards Commission Workshop Meeting Minutes May 18th, 2004 Page 3of 3 Skoller on the support components that are defined by the Foundation Performance Association, research the insurance criteria on Errors and Emissions Insurance, and examine the State requirements. The City can require more than what the State requires. Jim Dougherty stated that he would re-write the foundation draft and has it ready before the next scheduled BSC meeting. Jim Dougherty did indicate that with the changes that BSC would probably have to hold an open meeting, under the Open Meetings Act. Inviting builders, contractors, residents, homeowners and one who would be interested before this goes to City Council. Bryant Slimp stated that he would seek the BSC members approval to address City Council in workshop session after the July BSC meeting to update council on this ordinance, and to seek their advise on further actions. [Adjournment.] Meeting adjourned at 7:55 p.m. PASSED THIS DAY OF , 2004. Bryant Sl mp, Chairm n ATTEST: 1~ --Nm~ s. Annette R. Arriaga Development S ces Secretary