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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02052015 BSC Agenda Item 2 The City of West University Place 1 Neighborhood On- Zl a Building & Standards Commission Located in the Bill Watson Conference Room, 3800 University Blvd, West University Place, Texas 77005 Meeting Minutes January 15,2015 MEMBERS PRESENT: Steve Brown, Vernon Tyger, Frank Griffin, Charles Marshall and Bruce Beneke MEMBERS ABSENT: Sylvette Bobb, Denny Powers, Kris Westbrook and Muddy McDaniel STAFF PRESENT: Chief Building Official Clay Chew, City Attorney Alan Petrov and Permit Technician Josie M. Hayes GUEST PRESENT: None [Call to Order] Steve Brown called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. 1. Notices,Rules, Etc. Steve Brown welcomed BSC members and staff to the meeting. There were introductions of BSC members and staff. Steve Brown stated the alternate voting members were Bruce Beneke and Charles Marshall. Steve Brown stated Clay Chew is targeting the January 26, 2015 City Council meeting to bring forward the four proposals that BSC has been working on. 2. Meeting minutes. Vernon Tyger made a motion to approve the December 4, 2014 meeting minutes. Bruce Beneke seconded. AYES: Steve Brown, Vernon Tyger, Frank Griffin, Charles Marshall and Bruce Beneke. NOES: None. Meeting minutes approved. 3. Fences at Major Thoroughfares. Steve Brown stated this agenda item was being revisited to determine when a traffic study would and would not be required. Vernon Tyger made a motion to reconsider the approved proposal from the last meeting. Bruce Beneke seconded the motion. AYES: Steve Brown, Vernon Tyger, Frank Griffin, Charles Marshall and Bruce Beneke. NOES: None. Motion passed. There was general discussion regarding the proposed changes to the ordinance regarding fences at major thoroughfares. Bruce Beneke stated he saw the photos and asked what the standard was previously for fences at major thoroughfares that brought this item to BSC and how is it getting fixed with the proposed ordinance change. Clay Chew stated the traffic study was done due to a complaint regarding the setback and the Zoning Ordinance currently has a visibility triangle at intersections,but it is not sufficient. Steve Brown stated a traffic 3800 University Boulevard I West University Place, TX 77005 I www.westutx.gov The City of West University Place A Neighborhood Cin study would not always be required. If the applicant,homeowner and the Building Official could agree on the location of the fence, a traffic study would not be required. There was general discussion regarding the visibility at major thoroughfares. Bruce Beneke asked if a grandfather statement should be required for existing fences not in compliance. Steve Brown stated the older fences would automatically be grandfathered unless they are being replaced and a statement would not be required to be added. Alan Petrov stated all new fences would have to be in compliance with the proposed new ordinance. Bruce Beneke asked if there was a grandfather clause that was added to the proposed LED sign ordinance. Steve Brown and Clay Chew stated there was not one added to the proposed LED sign ordinance. Alan Petrov stated there was a provision that states any existing signs could continue under the existing regulations; it does not have a time period. Vernon Tyger asked if the last sentence could be changed to read "reduce this setback to a minimum of 10'. Steve Brown asked for a motion to approve the proposal with the revised modified changes to replace the previously approved proposal and forward to City Council for approval. Frank Griffin made a motion to approve all recommended changes. Bruce Beneke seconded. AYES: Steve Brown, Vernon Tyger, Frank Griffin, Charles Marshall and Bruce Beneke. NOES: None. Motion passed. Steve Brown stated the next meeting if needed would be on February 5, 2015. Clay Chew stated there are two possible variance requests. The deadline to submit the variance is January 16, 2015 at noon. BSC would be notified if a variance request is received. Steve Brown stated the four proposals would be taken to City Council on January 26, 2015 and BSC members are welcome to attend the meeting, but are not required to do so. Vernon Tyger asked if two readings would be required to approve the proposals. Alan Petrov stated if there is not much comment at the first meeting, then they go on consent agenda for the second meeting. [Adjournment] Bruce Beneke made a motion to adjourn. Charles Marshall seconded. AYES: Steve Brown, Vernon Tyger, Frank Griffin,Charles Marshall and Bruce Beneke. NOES: None. Meeting adjourned at 6:31 p.m. PASSED THIS DAY OF ,2015 Steve Brown, Chairman ATTEST: Mrs. Josie M.Hayes, Permit Technician 3800 University Boulevard I West University Place, TX 77005 I www.westutx.gov