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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03032005 BSC Agenda Item 2 • • City of West University Place A Neighborhood City Recycled Paper O Building & Standards Commission Bill Watson Conference Room, Located at 3800 University Blvd, Ip West University Place, TX. 77005 �de Meeting Minutes February 3rd, 2005 MEMBERS PRESENT: Bryant Slimp, David Flame, Dr. Peter Benjamin, J. Denis Powers, Brian Hoogendam and Muddy McDaniel. MEMBERS ABSENT: John Ayres and Kevin McMahon. COUNCIL LIASION: Mike Woods. STAFF PRESENT: Annette Arriaga, Dennis Mack and Jim Dougherty. GUESTS PRESENT: Cameron Kreager,Les Albin and Robert Riquelmy. [Call to Order.] With a quorum, present Bryant Slimp called the meeting to order at 6:05 p.m. 1. Notices, Rules, Etc. Bryant Slimp stated that the BSC voting alternate would be Brian Hoogendam. Second voting alternate would be Muddy McDaniel. 2. Workshop Meeting Minutes. J. Denis Powers made a motion first to approve the workshop meeting minutes as amended from the December 13th, 2004 BSC meeting. Bryant Slimp seconds the motion. J. Denis Powers made a motion first to approve the workshop meeting minutes as amended from the January 10th, 2005 BSC meeting. Bryant Slimp seconds the motion. AYES: Bryant Slimp, David Flame, Dr. Peter Benjamin, J. Denis Powers and Brian Hoogendam. NOES: None. ABSTAIN:None.Motion passed.Meeting Minutes Approved. 3. Meeting Minutes. Muddy McDaniel made a motion first to approve the meeting minutes as amended from the January 6t, 2005 BSC meeting. Dr.Peter Benjamin seconds the motion. AYES: Bryant Slimp, David Flame, Dr. Peter Benjamin, J. Denis Powers and Brian Hoogendam. NOES: None.ABSTAIN:None. Motion passed.Meeting Minutes Approved. 4. Variance Request. Cameron Kreager with Cameron Builders appeared before the BSC regarding 3115 Albans. Mr. Kreager is requesting a variance to the building code schedule concerning the air handler in the second story living quarters of a detached garage. The attic space confines the air handler and or furnace to the extent that the return air chase can only be located in the middle of the living room or in the bedroom. Both locations detracting from the usability of either room. The builder is requesting that the BSC allow him to utilize a ceiling mounted return air chase which would make a more functional room layout and so that the owners can maintain its esthetic appearance. Brian Hoogendam asked why it wasn't currently allowed in the code. Dennis Mack stated that he could only find it in the energy conservation portion of the code. Bryant Slimp asked and wanted to confirm with the builder that this was in fact a garage. Cameron Kreager confirmed that this was a going to be a quest quarters. Les Albin added that the reason the return air chase is not permitted in the manor requested was that it could be a possible fire safety hazard. The energy conservation portion regarding the return is it becomes a problem with the people who are changing it for example the elderly. It could be a potential problem. J. Denny Powers stated that he wanted to abstain since he was in a similar situation and he felt that he shouldn't vote on this topic because of his on personal opinion to this variance request. Jim Dougherty and BSC reviewed all of the variance-required findings. 3800 University Boulevard • West University Place, Texas 77005-2899 • 713066804441 • www.westu.org • Building and Standards Commiss7't'}fi Meeting Minutes February 3rd,2005 Page 2of 3 (1) The imposition of the requirements imposes an exceptional hardship upon the applicant. (2) No reasonable and feasible method or procedure is currently available to comply with the requirement. (3) The imposition of the requirement is unjustified because of good and sufficient cause demonstrated to the BSC. (4) The variance will not introduce or increase any threat to the public health and safety. (5) The variance is consistent with the purpose and intent of the ordinance in question. (6) The variance will not cause a nuisance and will not unreasonably interfere with the use of nearby property. (7) The variance will not cause a fraud to be worked upon the public or any individual. (8) The variance will not cause an increase in public expenditures or budgets. (9) The variance will not create an irreconcilable conflict with any other ordinance, law,rule or regulation. Bryant Slimp asked if there is a reason why BSC should not grant the variance request? BSC agreed that the variance should be granted. David Flame a read motion as follows. Motion: I move after reviewing the required findings of the affirmative criteria of the return air chase in the attic of the quest living quarters, are met. John Ayes made a motion 1st to approve. Brian Hoogendam seconds the motion. AYES: Bryant Slimp, David Flame, John Ayres and Brian Hoogendam. NOES: None. ABSTAIN: J. Denny Powers. Motion passed.Variance granted. 5. Matters Relating to the Building and Standard Commission Recommendations and Status Report. A)Update on the draft amendment of the Standard Code Schedule regarding foundations with revisions, dated 11-29-04. Dennis Mack reported that the foundation ordinance is just waiting to go to council on either February 14th or February 28th. B) Update on the conditions at 2630 Tangley Street regarding the quasijudicial enforcement proceedings. Dennis Mack reported that Ms. Constance Colley complied with the BSC deadline with one day to spare. 6. Base Flood Elevations. Bryant Slimp requested that another workshop be set to discuss base flood elevations. John Ayres requested additional information on the costs. Dennis Mack went over the insurance rates, calculations and summary reports. Bryant Slimp requested that Dennis Mack bring the flood map to the next BSC meeting. Item to be back on next months agenda. Item tabled.No motion made. 7. Structural. Bryant Slimp requested that another workshop be set to discuss the future direction and planning of the codes and ordinances. Item to be back on next months agenda. Item tabled. No motion made. [Adjournment.] J. Denis Powers made a motion first to adjourn. Dr. Peter Benjamin seconds the motion to adjourn. AYES: Bryant Slimp, David Flame, John Ayres, Dr. Peter Benjamin, J. Denis Powers and Muddy McDaniel. NOES:None. ABSTAIN:None.Meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m. •Building and Standards Commis•Meeting Minutes February 3rd,2005 Page 3of 3 PASSED THIS DAY OF , 2004. Bryant Slimp, Chairman ATTEST: Ms. Annette R.Arriaga Development Services Secretary