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Home My WebLink About11072002 BSC Minutes f wt City of West University Place A Neighborhood City ® Recycled Paper Building & Standards Commission Municipal Building, Bill Watson Conference Room 3800 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD Meeting Minutes November 7th, 2002 MEMBER PRESENTS: James W. McDaniel, David Kehn, Jorge Jimenez-Marcos, Darryl Friday, Les Albin, Muddy McDaniel, Patrick O'Donnell MEMBERS ABSENT: James T. Collier, Bryant Slimp COUNCIL LIASION: Marilyn Griffin, present STAFF PRESENT: Dennis Mack, Sallye Clarke, Annette R. Arriaga, Al Collins, Daniel Paripovich, Michael Ross 1. Call to Order. With a quorum, present James W. McDaniel called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. 2. Citizens who wish to be heard. None. 3. Citizens who wish to address agenda items. None. 4. Designation of voting members. Alternate voting designation. James W. McDaniel stated Muddy McDaniel and Darryl Friday are designated alternate voting members for the November 7th, 2002 meeting. S. Meeting Minutes. Meeting minutes dated 09/05/02. Les Albin motioned to approve as amended to correct spelling on agenda item #8 from (cam to "come.' Darryl Friday second that motion. AYES: David Kehn, James W. McDaniel, Les Albin, Muddy McDaniel, Darryl Friday. NOES: None. ABSTAIN: None. Motion passed. Meeting minutes approved. 6. Variance Reguest. Thomas Overstreet is a Builder with Overstreet Inc. Mr. Overstreet has built several homes in West University Place for several years. He currently has built a new home at 3224 University Blvd. Mr. Overstreet indicated that he followed all the rules, regulations and procedures for building application and permitting. He called into the building department three weeks prior to completing the house. He set up a fire alarm inspection. Mr. Overstreet failed his inspection due to the house not being hardwired to the electrical system with a battery backup and being interconnected. Per Mr. Thomas Overstreet, the house does have a low voltage fire protection system. Mr. Overstreet thought that this type of system was allowed in West University Place, since it was a very expensive system. He indicated that it is allowed in Houston and other neighboring areas. Thomas Overstreet mentioned, in this particular case, that the house is very expensive and he would have to tear out the ceilings and it would be very costly and the damage would be substantial. Al Collins, Fire Marshall for The City of West University Place, spoke regarding the failed fire alarm inspection at 3224 University Blvd. Al Collins verified that the system does not meet the smoke alarm requirements for new construction. Per Section R317.1 of the International Residential Code and Section 317.2 • Power Source. The house at 3224 University Blvd failed inspection according to the 3800 University Boulevard • West University Place, Texas 77005-2899 0 713066804441 0 www.westu.org Building --ld ards'orni-nission Minutes Novemb(i' 2 & iJng 2 • International Residential Code, smoke alarm requirements. Al Collins mentioned that if Thomas Overstreet can provide a punch list for the system, that is currently in the home. Al Collins will see if it meets the NFPA 72 code requirements and will get back with Mr. Thomas Overstreet and discuss this in more detail. Mr. Overstreet agreed to provide Al Collins with all the adequate information. James W. McDaniel tabled this discussing until the December 5th, 2002 meeting. Darryl Friday Motioned to table until the December 5th, 2002 meeting. Les Albin second that motion. AYES: David Kehn, James W. McDaniel, Les Ablin, Darryl Friday, Muddy McDaniel. NOES: None. ABSTAIN: None. Motion passed, item tabled. 7. Appeal of a decision by the Chief Building Official. Jennifer Hamlet a resident at 3111 Rice Blvd. Ms Hamlet is appealing the Building Official officials ruling of the 6 foot fence height from the rear of the existing structure at 3107 Rice Blvd. to the front of side structure. Jennifer Hamlet is requesting an 8 foot fence between her property at 3111 Rice Blvd and between her neighboring property at 3107 Rice Blvd. She is requesting this 8 foot fence for privacy, continuity and security purposes. Dennis Mack did indicate that the West University Place does issue those type of permits but, in this case, he made a determination that the lack of air and circulation would effect the property significantly. Stephanie Freedman a resident at 3107 Rice Blvd. for two in a half years, stated that if her neighbor, Jennifer Hamlet put up an 8 foot fence, it would effect her house tremendously. The location of the fence is less than two feet apart from her house, and may cause future moisture problems with out significant ventilation and light. Darryl Friday motioned to deny. Les Albin second that motion. AYES: David Kehn, Les Albin, Darryl Friday. NOES: Muddy McDaniel. ABSTAIN: James W. McDaniel. Motion passed. Appeal denied. • 8. Registration of Contractor Ouasi-iludicial Hearing James W. McDaniel swore in all witnesses. Adam Klibert party. Alexander Klibert party. Ann Blackwood witness. Ann Dashiell witness. Reid Wilson witness. Adam Klibert and Alexander Klibert are currently building a new construction homes at 2921 Carnegie St and 3415 Sunset Blvd. Dennis Mack gave a quick overview asking to suspend General Contractor registration for 90 days for repetitive ordiance violations. Daniel Paripovich proceeded with a lengthy visual picture presentation showing numerous ordinance violations. Reid Wilson a resident of 20 years at 3824 Case St. and an attorney for the Southampton Homes group, spoke in behalf of Adam and Alexander Klibert. Mr. Reid Wilson had nothing to submit in writing at this time, but did have a verbal presentation. Mr. Wilson did indicate, that this is a wakeup call and they will clean up the job sites or do what ever it takes to comply. Alexander Klibert spoke about construction site problems and the repeated citations that had been issued to Southampton Homes. Alexander Klibert apologized to BSC and all associated parties. He expressed how embarrassed he was to be before the board. Adam Klibert spoke and referenced sites and explained certain pictures that had been presented. Ann Dashiell who is a real estate agent for Southampton Homes indicated that Adam and Alexander Klibert offer only quality work, and display a positive attitude when it comes to building their homes. Several of her customers are pleased with Southamptons work and their close attention to detail. When it comes to their homes. Ann Blackwood a resident at 2623 Arbuckle St., which is a Southampton Home. She expressed, she is extremely happy with Southampton Homes and their excellent work. Adam Klibert reviewed photos and discussed situations that occurred during construction and he verified that the violations did, in fact happen. Adam Klibert guaranteed that they had hired someone to manage and keep their sites clean and then proceeded to apologize for his behavior. Reid Wilson concluded that there will not be any more failures • to comply. The sites will be cleaned up and they will start as soon as possible. Daniel Paripovich summarized and closed with his concern for public health and safety issues % Bt I ~ and "-n'--, ~ Cc =mission Minultes 1b - u, )2 3 • that play, a major factor in this continuing ticketing of the builders dirty job sites. Daniel Paripovich would like to see these job sites at 2901 Carnegie and 3415 Sunset Blvd., cleaned up and maintained regularly. Hearing closed @ 7:55 p.m. by James W. McDaniel. Motion by James W. McDaniel, Revoke registration of Southampton Homes for 90 days beginning on December 5th, 2002 or next BSC meeting. If at that time all outstanding fines have been paid and all past violations have been corrected and no further violations cited, the BSC will consider rescinding the revocation. AYES: James W. McDaniel, David Kehn, Darryl Friday, Muddy McDaniel. NOES: Les Albin. Motion passed. 9. Drainage/Site Plans. Dennis Mack is working on the final draft of ordinance amendments for the site plan certification, they will be adding to the basic documentation. This will be brought back to BSC prior to going to Public hearing. Neslihan Tesno will do a cost analysis. 10. Foundation Design. James W. McDaniel, table until the December 5th, 2002 meeting. Dennis Mack to bring back a draft proposal. 11. Staff Comments and Status Reports. Proposed amendment concerning schedule 40 pipe and purple primer. Dennis Mack will get with James L. Dougherty to draft amendment. 12. Commission Member Comments. David Kehn, discussion on fences 6 foot or 8 foot fences 3 feet away from some ones property line, is not a good idea. On December • agenda, discussion of fences and smoke alarms. 13. Adiournment. David Kehn made a motion to adjourn. Les Albin second that motion. AYES: James W. McDaniel, Les Albin, David Kehn, Darryl Friday, Muddy McDaniel, Patrick O'Donnell. NOES: None. Motion passed. Meeting adjourned at 8:55 p.m. PASSED THIS DAY F 2003. McDaniel, Chairman ATTEST: Ms. Annette R. Arriaga, Development Seri es Assistant •