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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02022006 BSC Agenda Item 2 • • ,_ 0City of West University Place A Neighborhood City L.• Recycled Paper Building & Standards Commission Bill Watson Conference Room, Located at 3800 University Blvd. West University Place,Texas 77005 Meeting Minutes January 11, 2006 MEMBERS PRESENT: Bryant Slimp, David Flame, J. Denis Powers, Dave Miller, Michael Talianchich, Muddy McDaniel, Kevin McMahon MEMBERS ABSENT: Brian Hoogendam, Dr. Peter Benjamin STAFF PRESENT: Debbie Scarcella, Josie Orosco GUESTS PRESENT: Robert Riquelmy [Call to Order] Bryant Slimp called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. 1. Notices,Rules, Etc. The Chairman, Bryant Slimp, swore in muddy McDaniel. Bryant Slimp went over the rules and procedures of the Building and Standards Commission. Bryant Slimp pointed out the alternate voting schedule for each Alternate Member. Bryant Slimp stated that Dave Miller would be the alternate voting member for the meeting since Dr. Peter Benjamin was not in attendance. J Denis Powers made a motion to accept the alternate voting schedule. David Flame seconded the motion. AYES: Bryant Slimp, David Flame, J. Denis Powers, Dave Miller, Michael Talianchich, Muddy McDaniel and Kevin McMahon. NOES: None. ABSTAIN: None. Motion passed. 2. Welcome. Bryant Slimp welcomed new and old members of the Building and Standards Commission board along with staff members. Each board and staff member gave a brief introduction of himself or herself. 3. Meeting Minutes. The meeting minutes from the December 1, 2005 meeting were tabled until the next meeting. 4. Structural. Debbie Scarcella went over the draft amendments that were made to the Technical Code Schedule. Debbie Scarcella stated that Alvin Collins, Fire Marshal was suppose to attend the meeting to discuss adopting and amending the Fire Code, but was unable to attend. 5. Flood Prevention and Protection. Debbie Scarcella explained the handout regarding the Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance. Debbie explained that the City would like to adopt the minimum National Flood Plain Insurance requirements excluding the freeboard requirements. The board discussed the base flood elevation specifications for additions to any home. Freeboard 3800 University Boulevard • West University Place, Texas 77005-2899 • 713•668•4441 • www.westu.org • ` Building and Standards Commission Meeting Minutes • January 11, 2006 Page 2 of 2 requirement were discussed in detail. Debbie Scarcella stated the flood plain elevations for the City of West University Place range from 46 — 50 feet. If any changes were to be made, the changes would have to be submitted to FEMA and approved. Debbie Scarcella explained how the base flood elevations are defined by FEMA. Debbie stated that parts of the City are located within the 100-year Flood Plain; most of the homes are located within the 500-year Flood Plain. [Adjournment] Dave Miller made a motion to adjourn. J. Denis Powers seconded the motion. AYES: Bryant Slimp, David Flame, J. Denis Powers, Dave Miller, Michael Talianchich, Muddy McDaniel, Kevin McMahon. NOES: None. ABSTAIN: None. Meeting adjourned at 7:35 p.m. PASSED THIS DAY OF , 2006 Bryant Slimp, Chairman ATTEST: Ms. Josie M. Orosco, Permit Technician • • City of West University Place A Neighborhood City Recycled Paper Building & Standards Commission o„, Located in the Bill Watson Conference Room, 3800 University Blvd, �� West University Place, Texas 77005 Meeting Minutes December 1, 2005 MEMBERS PRESENT: Bryant Slimp, Dr. Peter Benjamin, J. Denis Powers, Muddy McDaniel, David Flame, and Brian Hoogendam MEMBERS ABSENT: Kevin McMahon STAFF PRESENT: Chief Building Official Debbie Scarcella, and Permit Technician, Jennifer Gonzales GUESTS PRESENT: Thomas Bay [Call to Order] Bryant Slimp called the meeting to order at 6:04 p.m. 1. Notices, Rules,Etc. Mr. Slimp welcomed the visitor, Mr. Thomas Bay, and proceeded with the meeting. 2. Meeting Minutes. Several corrections were pointed out as to form and title changes. Muddy McDaniel made a motion to approve the meeting minutes from the November 16, 2005 Building and Standards Commission meeting with the stated corrections. Dr. Peter Benjamin seconded the motion. AYES: Bryant Slimp, Denis Powers, Dr. Peter Benjamin, David Flame and Muddy McDaniel. NOES: None. ABSTAIN: None. Motion passed 5 to 0. 3. Appeals and Variance Requests. Bryant Slimp introduced Mr. Thomas Bay, homeowner of 3514 Amherst Street and asked him to explain his request. (Mr. Kevin McMahon entered the meeting at 6:10 p.m.) Mr. Bay stated that and air-conditioning unit was installed in the attic of his two-story garage and upon the final inspection, it was pointed out that the unit installation did not meet the International Residential Codes Section M1305.1.3. Several questions were directed to Mr. Bay dealing with the age of the house, type of construction methods, and methods of removal of the affected mechanical equipment. A discussion followed concerning the servicing of the mechanical equipment since it is located in the attic area. Mr. McDaniel stated that he had visited the site and witnessed the current installation. A discussion ensued concerning the location of the equipment within the attic area and location of the equipment controls. Ms. Scarcella stated that the main reason for the code provision was safety of personnel working on the equipment and ease of removal of the equipment for replacement. Mr. Slimp ended the testimony and called for a motion. Dr. Peter Benjamin motioned to approve the variance as requested with the following four provisions: 1. If the unit in the attic is replaced, the servicing requirements of the mechanical code must be complied with in as much as is practicable. 3800 University Boulevard • West University Place, Texas 77005-2899 • 713.668.4441 • www.westu.org • • Building and Standards Commission Meeting Minutes December 1, 2005 2. A copy of this decision is recorded with the deed in the real property records of Harris County, Texas. 3. This decision is made a part of the disclosure statement in the event this property is sold. 4. Add a plywood platform on the ceiling joists for access to the unit. Mr. McDaniel seconded the motion. AYES: Bryant Slimp, Denis Powers, Dr. Peter Benjamin, Muddy McDaniel, David Flame, and Brian Hoogendam. NOES: None ABSTAIN: None Motion passed 6 to 0. [Adjournment] Dr. Benjamin made a motion to adjourn. Mr. McDaniel seconded the motion. AYES: Bryant Slimp, Denis Powers, Dr. Peter Benjamin,Muddy McDaniel, David Flame, and Brian Hoogendam. NOES: None. ABSTAIN: None. Meeting adjourned at 6:30 p.m. PASSED THIS DAY OF , 2006 Bryant Slimp, Chairman ATTEST: Ms. Josie Orosco, Permit Technician Page 2 of 2