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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01072016 BSC Agenda Item 2 • • The City of West University Place ez A Neighborhood Cite Building & Standards Commission Located in the Bill Watson Conference Room, 3800 University Blvd, West University Place, Texas 77005 Meeting Minutes December 3,2015 MEMBERS PRESENT: Steve Brown, Frank Griffin, Kris Westbrook, Muddy McDaniel, Bruce Beneke, Charles Marshall and Connie Clark MEMBERS ABSENT: Sylvette Bobb and Denny Powers STAFF PRESENT: Chief Building Official Clay Chew, Legal Counsel Shelly Eversole and Permit Technician Josie M. Hayes GUESTS 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, staff and visitors to the meeting. There were introductions of BSC members and staff. 2. Meeting minutes. Frank Griffin made a motion to approve the November 5, 2015 meeting minutes. Charles Marshall seconded. AYES: Steve Brown, Frank Griffin, Kris Westbrook, Charles Marshall and Connie Clark. NOES: None. ABSTAIN: None. Meeting minutes approved. 3. Base Flood Elevations and Related Matters. Clay Chew stated City Council requested Building and Standards Commission to review the existing finished floor requirements in relation to the base flood elevation. The current ordinance requires the finished floor elevation to be at or above base flood elevation. There are some cities that require an additional 1-2 feet above base flood elevation which is known as "freeboard". The existing requirements were reviewed jointly by the Building and Standards Commission and Zoning and Planning in 2006 and 2007. Some of the concerns then were the need for fill to elevate structures; the impact on drainage of surrounding properties; the possible impact to maximum height requirements for structures (which presently is 35 feet above standard base level which is natural grade) and the hardships that may be created for existing structures that are substantially improved and would be required to meet the higher finished floor elevation. There was general discussion regarding these items. There was also general discussion regarding how much of the City is in the 100 year flood plain. Clay Chew stated a third of the City is located in the 100-year flood plain. There were 212 new home permits issued since 2012. Only 26 of these new homes are located in the 100-year flood plain. There was not a consensus for or against the increase in the base TOP PIWORK ACES 3800 University Boulevard I West University Place, TX 77005 I www.westutx.gov rl,he City of West University Place A Neighborhood food Cite flood elevation. The Building and Standards Commission asked Building Official, Clay Chew to provide additional information for the next meeting. [Adjournment] Charles Marshall made a motion to adjourn. Frank Griffin seconded.AYES: Steve Brown, Frank Griffin,Kris Westbrook, Charles Marshall and Connie Clark. NOES: None.ABSTAIN: None. Meeting adjourned at 7:26 p.m. PASSED THIS DAY OF , 2016 Steve Brown, Chairman ATTEST: Mrs.Josie M. Hayes, Permit Technician TOP WORK PLACES 3800 University Boulevard West University Place, TX 77005 l vvww.westutx.gov