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Meeting Minutes
July 1st'2004
MEMBERS PRESENT: Bryant Slimp, John Ayres, J. Denis Powers (arrived at 6:15 p.m.), Brian
Hoogendam(arrived at 6:05 p.m.)and Kevin McMahon.
MEMBERS ABSENT: David Flame,Dr. Peter Benjamin,Darryl Friday and Muddy McDaniel
COUNCIL LIASION: Mike Woods.
STAFF PRESENT: Annette Arriaga,Dennis Mack and Jim Dougherty.
GUESTS PRESENT: Larkin Matthews,Robert Riquelmy and Ron Kelm.
[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 alternates would be Kevin McMahon
first to vote and Brian Hoogendam seconds.
2. Workshop Meeting Minutes. John Ayres made a motion first to approve the workshop meeting
minutes from the May 18tl', 2004 BSC meeting. Kevin McMahon seconds the motion. AYES:
Bryant Slimp, John Ayres, J. Denis Powers, Kevin McMahon and Brian Hoogendam. NOES:
None. ABSTAIN: Motion passed. Minutes Approved.
3. Meeting Minutes. Kevin McMahon made a motion first to approve the meeting minutes from the
June 3rd, 2004 BSC meeting. Brian Hoogendam seconds the motion. AYES: Bryant Slimp, John
Ayres, J. Denis Powers, Kevin McMahon and Brian Hoogendam. NOES: None. ABSTAIN:
Motion passed. Minutes Approved.
4. Matters Relating to the Building and Standard Commission Recommendations and Status
Report. A) Matters relating to 3840 Ruskin Street. Dennis Mack to get more information and
report back to BSC. Dennis Mack will also look into seeing how many other homes in West
University Place are experiencing foundation problems. He would report back to the BSC.
5. Elevations. Item was skipped.No motion made.
6. Foundations. Bryant Slimp asked for Jim Dougherty to go ahead and change the standard code
schedule from Class C to only allow class A for roofing materials. BSC has already voted on this
and would like to get this to council. Dennis Mack will make the final draft and send it to city
council for final review. Bryant Slimp asked for Jim Dougherty to go over the revisions of the
foundation draft. Bryant Slimp discussed the impact of the trees in relation to foundations. Dennis
Mack stated that most soils reports recommend that tree be removed with in so many feet. Bryant
Slimp stated that he briefly discussed the tree issue with Nes Tesno. Jim Dougherty stated that he
could put in a special acknowledgement in reference to the trees. Either using a root barrier or
providing at least three different approaches. Bryant Slimp introduced Mr. Ron Kelm who is a
president of Forensic Engineering and who is sits on a Geotechnical Committee and also chairs
other boards. He briefly discussed his viewpoints, suggestions and recommendations on the
foundation draft. Jim Dougherty stated that he would prepare and insert and incorporate all of
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comments on what Mr. Kelm as suggested. No motion made. Item tabled and to be put back on
next month's agenda.
7. Old Stock Housing. Brian Hoogendam passed out a summary on Old Stock Housing and briefly
stated to BSC on the final conclusion and recommendation on OSH. The subcommittee came up
with several conclusions and stated that there are no homes in West University Place that could be
categorized as "historic."There is no incentive for the City to have a special classification of house
unless there are financial reasons. The subcommittee believed that any changes to help those with
those with older homes should be focused on issues that fall within the scope of the zoning boards.
BSC is responsible for more code type issues. Brian Hoogendam stated that he would provide a
status report on OSH and send it to City Council for review. Brian Hoogendam wants to know
which direction council would like to go in regards to OSH.No motion made. Item tabled and to be
put back on next month's agenda.
8.
[Adjournment.] Brian Hoogendam motioned first to adjourn. John Ayres seconds the motion to
adjourn. AYES: Bryant Slimp, John Ayres, J. Denis Powers, Kevin McMahon and Brian
Hoogendam. NOES: None.ABSTAIN: Motion passed. Meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
PASSED THIS DAY OF , 2004.
Bryant Slimp, Chairman
ATTEST:
Ms.Annette R. Arriaga Development Services Secretary