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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06042015 BSC Minutes The City of West University Place A Neighborhood hood City Building & Standards Commission Located in the Bill Watson Conference Room, 3800 University Blvd, West University Place, Texas 77005 Meeting Minutes June 4,2015 MEMBERS PRESENT: Steve Brown, Sylvette Bobb, Denny Powers, Vernon Tyger, Frank Griffin, Charles Marshall, Muddy McDaniel and Bruce Beneke MEMBERS ABSENT: Kris Westbrook STAFF PRESENT: Chief Building Official Clay Chew, City Attorney Alan Petrov and Permit Technician Josie M. Hayes GUESTS PRESENT: Dan Jordan, Richard Spencer, Beverly Brownfield, Molly Chilakapati, Ken Kern, David Marks, Hugh Fitzpatrick, Alida Drewes [Call to Order] Steve Brown called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. 1. Notices, Rules, Etc. Steve Brown welcomed BSC members, staff and visitors to the meeting. There were introductions of BSC members and staff. Steve Brown stated the alternate voting member would be Charles Marshall. 2. Meeting minutes. Sylvette Bobb made a motion to approve the February 5, 2015 meeting minutes. Vernon Tyger seconded. AYES: Steve Brown, Sylvette Bobb, Denny Powers, Vernon Tyger and Frank Griffin. NOES: None. ABSTAIN: None. Meeting minutes approved. Denny Powers made a motion to suspend the regular meeting and go into the hearing mode. Vernon Tyger seconded the motion. AYES: Steve Brown, Sylvette Bobb, Denny Powers, Vernon Tyger and Frank Griffin. NOES: None. ABSTAIN: None. Motion passed. Everyone testifying or speaking on any issue was sworn in by Steve Brown. 3. Docket Number 2015-02, Property located at 5308 Buffalo Speedway,West University Place, TX 77005 regarding a variance to Chapter 6,Article II, Section 6- 35(a). Requesting approval to install two single faced LED electronic message boards to replace existing internally illuminated sign cabinet. Clay Chew was asked to present the need for a variance to install a LED sign at this location. Clay Chew stated that the property is in a Residential Impact Area where more than 51% of the affected street line is zoned for single family residential use. Mrs. Beverly Brownfield, St. mill 3800 University Boulevard I West University Place, TX 77005 I www.westutx.gov r1,he City of West University Place A Neighborhood City Andrews representative, gave a brief presentation expressing the need for the sign to help get their messages out about upcoming activities and events. After some lengthy discussion, Denny Powers made a motion to approve a partial variance request allowing only a North facing electronic LED sign. Vernon Tyger seconded the motion. AYES: Steve Brown, Denny Powers and Frank Griffin. None. NOES: Sylvette Bob and Vernon Tyger. ABSTAIN: None. Variance approved. Denny Powers made a motion to close the hearing and resume the regular meeting. Frank Griffin seconded the motion. AYES: Steve Brown, Sylvette Bobb, Denny Powers, Vernon Tyger and Frank Griffin. NOES: None. ABSTAIN: None. Motion passed. 4. Veterinary Facility; Property located at 5406 Kirby Dr.,West University Place, TX 77005. Matters relating to amending Chapter 14,Article III, Section 14-72 and 14-76 and adding Section 14-89 to define a veterinary facility. Steve Brown read the proposed amendment and asked for comments. Mr. Rick Spencer, Avian Animal Hospital representative, expressed the need for the veterinary facility to board more than three dogs or three cats or a combination of each while receiving treatment. Mr. Spencer stated the facility would not be boarding or kenneling animals overnight that were not being treated. Mr. Spencer also stated the clinic was a state-of-the-art facility that would have additional sound-proofing so barking could not be heard by neighbors. No adverse odors would be detectible and there would be additional landscaping in the green space buffer between the facility and residences. One resident spoke in favor of the veterinary clinic and two residents were opposed. Their concerns were the increased noise, smell and traffic the veterinary clinic would bring to the neighborhood. After some discussion, Frank Griffin made a motion to approve the amendment request with some editorial changes. Denny Powers seconded the motion. AYES: Steve Brown, Sylvette Bobb, Denny Powers and Frank Griffin. NOES: Vernon Tyger. ABSTAIN: None. Motion approved. Steve Brown stated the next meeting, if needed would be changed from July 2,2015 to July 16, 2015. [Adjournment] Denny Powers made a motion to adjourn. Vernon Tyger seconded.AYES: Steve Brown, Sylvette Bobb,Denny Powers,Vernon Tyger and Frank Griffin.NOES: None.ABSTAIN: None. Meeting adjourned at 8:31p.m. PASSED THIS I \DAY OFi. 4D1 I r , 2015 t"/CS/ Steve Brown, Chairman �� ATTEST: °' ' 1(c 1 M \N-23 Mrs.Josie M. Hayes,Permit Technician w ,0 3800 University Boulevard I West University Place, TX 77005 I www.westutx.gov