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Building & Standards Commission
Located in the Bill Watson Conference Room,
3800 University Blvd,
West University Place, Texas 77005
Meeting Minutes
July 7,2016
MEMBERS PRESENT: Steve Brown, Sylvette Bobb, Frank Griffin, Denny Powers,
Kris Westbrook, Muddy McDaniel, Chuck Marshall and
Connie Clark
MEMBER ABSENT: Bruce Beneke
STAFF PRESENT: Chief Building Official, Clay Chew, Legal Counsel,
Alan Petrov and Public Works Administrative
Coordinator, Josie M. Hayes
GUEST PRESENT: David Cole
[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. Denny Powers made a motion to approve the April 7, 2016 meeting
minutes. Sylvette Bobb seconded the motion. AYES: Steve Brown, Sylvette Bobb,
Denny Powers and Kris Westbrook. NOES: None. ABSTAIN: Frank Griffin. Meeting
minutes approved.
3. Construction Code Updates. Clay Chew stated the state of Texas has adopted the 2015
International Energy Conservation Code in an effort to lower the energy requirements for
homes. The legislation requires all Texas homes to meet the new energy efficiency
requirement which takes effect in September 2016. Most of the major changes happened
between the 2009 and 2012 codes. The City of West University Place is currently using
the 2012 code which means the City will not be affected much. BSC briefly discussed the
highlights of the 2015 International Energy Conservation Code. Clay Chew stated any
major renovation/addition that is heated or cooled would have to meet the requirements of
the 2015 code. Frank Griffin made a motion to adopt the 2015 International Energy
Conservation Code. Sylvette Bobb seconded. AYES: Steve Brown, Sylvette Bobb, Frank
Griffin, Denny Powers and Kris Westbrook. NOES: None. ABSTAIN: None. Motion
approved.
4. Foundation Elevation above Standard Base Level and Related Matters. Steve Brown
stated there was general discussion at previous BSC meetings to require contractors to
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'add one foot of freeboard to the floodplain ordinance. While most members felt it would
be beneficial for new construction, there was concern that it would cause a hardship for
existing homes that were substantially damaged or improved. Clay Chew stated Appendix
C, Section C-104 of the International Building Code could be amended to require the
foundations for each new building or new addition(except substantial improvements)to
be elevated a minimum height above standard base level (natural grade)without changing
the floodplain ordinance. Clay Chew stated the cities of Sugar Land and Rosenberg
currently require new buildings to be built two feet above natural grade and the City of
Pearland only requires one foot above natural grade. Kris Westbrook made a motion to
require all new homes to have their lower floor level elevated a minimum of fifteen
inches above the standard base level. Frank Griffin seconded. AYES: Steve Brown,
Sylvette Bob, Frank Griffin, Denny Powers and Kris Westbrook. NOES: None.
ABSTAIN: None. Motion approved.
[Adjournment]
Denny Powers made a motion to adjourn. Frank Griffin seconded. AYES: Steve Brown,
Sylvette Bobb, Frank Griffin, Denny Powers and Kris Westbrook. NOES: None.
ABSTAIN: None. Meeting adjourned at 6:41 p.m.
PASSED THIS DAY OF , 2016
Steve Brown, Chairman
ATTEST:
Mrs. Josie M. Hayes, Public Works Administrative Coordinator
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