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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08202009 BSC Minutes OLM) City of Test University Place A Neighborhood City ® Recycled Paper Building & Standards Commission Special Meeting Located in the Public Works Lunchroom, 3826 Amherst St, West University Place, Texas 77005 Meeting Minutes August 20, 2009 MEMBERS PRESENT: Bryant Slimp, Brian Hoogendam, J. Denis Powers, Dave Miller, and Frank Griffin MEMBERS ABSENT: David Flame, Dr. Peter Benjamin, Muddy McDaniel and Gerry Spedale STAFF PRESENT: Building Official John R. Brown, Permit Technician Josie M. Orosco, Director of Public Works/Assistant City Manager, Chris Peifer and Legal Counsel, James Dougherty GUESTS PRESENT: John Threet and Reginald Mack [Call to Order] Bryant Slimp called the meeting to order at 5:04 p.m. 1. Notices, Rules, Etc. Bryant Slimp welcomed BSC members, visitors and staff members to the meeting. Bryant Slimp stated interviews have been conducted for those who applied to serve on the board. Bryant Slimp stated Frank Griffin and Dave Miller would be the alternate voting members for the meeting. Frank Griffin made a motion to postpone the regular meeting and move into the hearing mode. J. Denis Powers seconded the motion. AYES: Bryant Slimp, Brian Hoogendam, J. Denis Powers, Dave Miller and Frank Griffin. NOES: None. ABSTAIN: None. Motion passed. 2. Docket Number 2009-02 regarding property at 3756 University, West University Place, Texas (Variance). Bryant Slimp asked if the variance request was properly followed in accordance with the required procedures and if notices have been given by Development Services. Josie M. Orosco stated yes. John Threet stated the school has experienced a substantial amount of growth over the last few years, especially from the neighborhood kids. The school underwent an expansion in 2005 and the extra classrooms have been filled. Five additional classrooms have been added. John Threet stated the school also had to add an ancillary class to accommodate the teacher's planning time. Reginald Mack stated any necessary accommodations would be made to the temporary classrooms to comply with any City requirements. There was general discussion regarding the location of the existing and proposed temporary classrooms. Dave Miller asked the direction of the suggested temporary building could be switched. John Threet stated the school is requesting to have the temporary building located north to south if another temporary building had to be added in the future. John Threet stated year before last, West University Elementary was in the Village news, The Examiner and the Houston Chronicle 216 times that school year. The result is that word gets out what the school is doing and parents decide to research the school. John Threet stated that only 60 of the attending students live outside of the neighborhood. Chris Peifer stated an internal report was published regarding new 3800 University Boulevard • West University Place, Texas 77005-2899 0 7130668.4441 0 www.westu.org Building and Standards Commission Meeting Minutes August 20, 2009 home permits. Chris Peifer stated there were 205 new homes in 2006, 115 in 2007, 68 in 2008 and currently is at 14 through July 14 of this year. John Threet stated the only upcoming renovations to the school are to have security cameras installed. BSC discussed the required findings in order to approve the variance. Brian Hoogendam made a motion that the applicant has met all the required findings. Frank Griffin seconded the motion. AYES: Bryan Slimp, Brian Hoogendam, J. Denis Powers, Dave Miller and Frank Griffin. NOES: None. ABSTAIN: None. Motion passed. Dave Miller made a motion to grant a variance allowing a large portable classroom building with utilities and covered walkways be permitted, designed and installed and used as shown on the attached drawing, label CS 1.0 but for only a one year period ending on September 1, 2010. Brian Hoogendam seconded the motion. AYES: Bryant Slimp, Brian Hoogendam, J. Denis Powers, Dave Miller and Frank Griffin. NOES: None. ABSTAIN: None. Variance approved. Bryant SlimP stated the school would have to go before the board again if the building is required longer than the time allotted. James Dougherty stated the school could also request for City Council to amend the current section of the ordinance. J. Denis Powers made a motion to adjourn the hearing. Frank Griffin seconded the motion. AYES: Bryant Slimp, Brian Hoogendam, J. Denis Powers, Dave Miller and Frank Griffin. NOES: None. ABSTAIN: None. Motion passed. [Adjournment] Dave Miller made a motion to adjourn. Frank Griffin seconded the motion. AYES: Bryant Slimp, Brian Hoogendam, J. Denis Powers, Dave Miller and Frank Griffin. NOES: None. ABSTAIN: None. Meeting adjourned at 5:55 p.m. ~C ~\AY OF Sc 2009 PASSED THIS , Bryant S1 m`p, ChaiAah ATTEST: Ms. Josie M. Orosco, Permit Technician Page 2 of 2