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Building & Standards Commission
Located in the Bill Watson Conference Room,
3800 University Blvd,
West University Place, Texas 77005
Meeting Minutes
October 2,2014
MEMBERS PRESENT: Steve Brown, Vernon Tyger, Sylvette Bobb, Denny
Powers, Charles Marshall (Alternate-A), Muddy McDaniel
(Alternate-C) and Bruce Beneke(Alternate-D)
MEMBERS ABSENT: Kris Westbrook(Alternate-B) and Frank Griffin
STAFF PRESENT: Chief Building Official Clay Chew and Permit
Technician Mike Morris
GUEST PRESENT: None
[Call to Order] Steve Brown called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
1. Notices,Rules, Etc. Steve Brown welcomed BSC members and staff members to the
meeting. There were introductions of BSC members and staff. Alternate voting member
was Charles Marshall.
2. Meeting minutes. Denny Powers made a motion to approve the September 11, 2014
meeting minutes with minor corrections, Sylvette Bobb seconded. AYES: Steve Brown,
Vernon Tyger, Sylvette Bobb, Denny Powers and Chuck Marshall (A-A). NOES: None.
Meeting minutes approved.
3. Electronic signage, amend Chapter 6, Section 6-27. Steve Brown explained that the
purpose of these meetings is to put together a proper proposal in regards to electronic
signage in West University Place. Steve Brown asked Clay Chew if the city attorney had
reviewed the proposed changes in regards to Appendix A. Clay Chew replied yes. Steve
Brown and Clay Chew discussed technicalities on how to propose the ordinance changes
to City Council. BSC members went on to discuss various interpretations of the proposal.
Steve Brown asked about the definition of residential impact site. Clay Chew read from
the definition. BSC discussed various punctuation and wording changes. BSC went on to
discuss specific zoning areas.BSC made a consensus to change the text to read residential
district. BSC went on to discuss existing signage. BSC made a consensus to include the
definition of nits. Steve Brown did a review of all the recommended changes made to
ordinance and asked for a motion to approve.
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Charles Marshall made a motion to change S.F.R.to residential and add a definition of nits within
the ordinance. Sylvette Bobb seconded. AYES: Steve Brown, Vernon Tyger, Sylvette Bobb,
Denny Powers and Chuck Marshall(A-A)NOES: None.
Steve Brown requested a motion to approve the ordinance change. Vernon Tyger so moved.
Sylvette Bobb seconded. AYES: Steve Brown, Vernon Tyger, Sylvette Bobb,Denny Powers
and Chuck Marshall(A-A). NOES: None. Motion passed.
4. Masonry Fences. Chapter 18, Section 18-210. Steve Brown started the discussion regarding
minor punctuation and wording changes to the proposed ordinance. BSC did an overview of
previous discussions and changes made to the ordinance proposal. BSC agreed to add minor text
changes to the proposed ordinance. Vernon Tyger excused himself from meeting. BSC and Clay
Chew went on to discuss minor wording changes to the ordinance. Steve Brown did a quick
review of wording and discussed punctuation changes.
Steve Brown asked for a motion to approve all changes made to Chapter 18, Section 18-210 and
present the proposal to City Council. Sylvette Bobb made a motion to approve all recommended
changes.Charles Marshall seconded. AYES: Steve Brown, Sylette Bobb, Denny Powers,
Charles Marshall (A-A) and Muddy McDaniel (A-C). NOES: None.
[Adjournment]
Charles Marshall made a motion to adjourn. Sylvette Bobb seconded. AYES: Steve Brown,
Sylvette Bobb,Denny Powers,Charles Marshall(A-A)and Muddy McDaniel (A-C).NOES:
None. l
PASSED THIS"1� \ DAY 04.M.11\0-Q-.( , 2014
Steve Brown,Chairman
ATTEST:
Mr. Michael W.Morris, Permit Technician
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