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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12042003 BSC Agenda Item 2 t • City of West 11 versity _< Building & Standards Commission ® Recycled Paper Municipal Building, Bill Watson Conference Room :. 3800 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD Meeting Minutes November 6th, 2003 �� MEMBERS PRESENT: Bryant Slimp, David Flame (arrived late at 6:30 p.m.) John Ayres, Peter Benjamin, J. Dennis Powers, Darryl Friday, Brian Hoogendam, Muddy McDaniel and Kevin McMahon. MEMBERS ABSENT: (None) COUNCIL LIASION: (None) STAFF PRESENT: Annette Arriaga and Dennis Mack. [Call to Order.] With a quorum,present Bryant Slimp called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. 1. Notices,Rules,Etc. Bryant Slimp stated that he would like all the BSC members to identify them selves and to say a little something about their interest in relation to the Building Standards Commission. BSC members spoke briefly. Bryant Slimp introduced himself and talked about his experience being on the BSC and what was to be expected for the future of the Building Standards Commission. Bryant Slimp stated the rules, procedures and policies for the Building Standards Commission and referenced the handbook that was given out at the November 3, 2003 Commissions Orientation meeting. 2. Public Items. Bryant Slimp stated that Rosa Kym would not be present but may be on the next scheduled BSC meeting. 3. Meeting Minutes. Bryant Slimp made a motion to approve meeting minutes from the October 2nd, 2003 BSC meeting. Dennis Powers seconded the motion. AYES: Bryant Slimp, David Flame, John Ayres, Peter Benjamin, J. Denis Powers and Brian Hoogendam. NOES: None. ABSTAIN: Motion passed. Minutes Approved. 4. Rules and Procedures. Dennis Mack stated that the BSC rules and procedures changed on a few items. He stated that Article III, Agenda was modified to read: Person wishing to appear before the Commission shall make formal application on Standard City of West University Place forms and file in the office of the Building Division Development Services, 3826 Amherst, West University Place, Texas. Dennis Mack also stated that under the same section Article III, Agenda modifications were made to read: To be considered for placement on the Agenda of the next Regular Meeting, applications and fifteen (15) (9) copies of all supporting documentation shall be received and docketed by the Recording Secretary (a) at least twenty-one (21) calendar days prior to the date of the next Regular Meeting if public notification is required or (b) at least fourteen (14) calendar days prior to the date of the next Regular meeting if public notification is required. He stated that there were changes to Article IV, Selection of Chair and Vice-Chair that read: At the first BSC meeting after September 1 of ach odd numbered y ar, the regular members shall elect _ - - • . .• • Z. ' has net deignated a Chair or Presiding officer) and a Vice Chair who shall serve for the balance of the terms of office for the positions to which they are appointed and ther after until their successors are appointed and shall have qualified. Variances shall be filled for the un expired position of the current term. Building Standards Commission. The Selection of the Chair and the Vice- Chair shall be in accordance with the Ordinance No. 1751. John Ayres motioned to approve the acceptance of these changes to the 3800 University Boulevard•Houston,Texas 77005• 713/668-4441 Building and Standards Comnikon Minutes • November 6th,2003 Page 2 of 2 BSC rules and procedures. Peter Benjamin seconded the motion. AYES: Bryant Slimp, David Flame, John Ayres, Peter Benjamin, J. Denis Powers and NOES: None. ABSTAIN: Motion passed. 5. Framing Requirements. Bryant Slimp asked Dennis Mack about stud framing requirements on multistory houses. Dennis Mack stated that he did not recommend using double 2X4's. Dennis Mack stated that in order to qualify for Windstorm Insurance under (insert the reference that Dennis cited), the use of double 2X4's would not be allowed for insurance purposes. Darryl Friday stated that since no one has come up with the difference between the structural strength of using double 2X4's, that he thought we should leave the requirement like it is. Bryant Slimp asked about future residents that would be coming in to Development Services who would like to add a third floor or who are planning major remodeling. Dennis Mack stated that he would recommend that those planning such additions have a licensed structural engineer stamp and sign a letter indicating or proving that double 2x4's offer the same structural strength as 2x6 studs on a case-by-case basis. No motion was made. [Adjournment.] The next planned BSC meeting was set for December 4, 2003. John Ayres motioned to adjourn this meeting. Brian Hoogendam seconded the motion to adjourn. AYES: NOES: None. ABSTAIN: Motion passed. Meeting adjourned at 6:30 p.m. PASSED THIS DAY OF , 2003. Bryant Slimp, Chairman ATTEST: Ms. Annette R. Arriaga Development Services Secretary