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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02072002 BSC Agenda Item 5 • • BUILDING & STANDARDS COMMISSION Bill Watson Conference Room, Municipal Building 3800 University Blvd,Houston, Texas 77005 MEETING MINUTES December 6,2001 6:00 p.m. MEMBERS PRESENT: James McDaniel, James Collier, David Kehn, Les Albin, Darryl Friday, Patrick O'Donnell, Jorge-Jimenez-Marcos (arrived at 6:10 p.m. on agenda item #6), and Muddy McDaniel(voting) 11. MEMBERS ABSENT: Bryant Slimp and Council Liaison: Bill May III. STAFF PRESENT: Dennis Mack, slihan Tesno and Sallye A.Clark Agenda Item Discussion Action I. Call to Order. None. James McDaniel called the meeting to order at 6:05 p.m. 2. Citizens who wish to be None. None. heard. 3 Citizens who wish to None. None. address agenda items. 4 Designation of voting None'Ak,None' James McDaniel stated per the alternate voting members. schedule that Muddy Mc Daniel is the voting member for the meeting as Jorge Jimenez- "• r Marcos is not present. 5. Approval of Minutes. I'he m`- tes of the October 4,2001 meeting. Les Albin moved to approve the minutes from the October 4, 2001meeting as amended. Muddy McDaniel 2nd. Ayes:James McDaniel, James Collier, David Kehn, Les Albin, and uddy McDaniel. Motion passed. Minutes ed. 6. Zoning and Planning Dennis Mack-none es Nels ,Zoning and Planning Presiding Presentation. Officer gave overview of the list of Goals and Objectives for the Zoning and Planning Commission for the current term. The following are the topics in the order as they were discussed: Lighting Ordinance, Sign Ordinance, Drainage/site Plan, Visibility Triangle, 80% Framed Area, City Property, Sidewalks and curb cuts, Historical stock, Comprehensive Plan Kirby Corridor, Chapter 20 Subdivision, Enforcement of Existing Ordinances, Prior Non-Conforming status of Existing Ordinances and Landscaping Entranceways into West University Place. Charles Nelson requested that the Building Standards Commission look at the list of topics • • Building Standards Commission Meeting Minutes Page 2 and choose some they are interested in and sign up as liaisons of the BSC to work in conjunction with the Zoning and Planning Commission and attend the meetings. He explained that the meetings that take place for the various subcommittees for these topics are not held the same night as the regular Zoning and Planning Commission meeting. Charles stated that he would get with Jim McDaniel later to find out who would like to be on subcommittees. He also stated that it was acceptable for BSC members to sign up for topics that were not overlapping topics in conjunction with Building and Standard Commission goals and objectives. Jim McDaniel asked that the Building and Standards Commission members look over the r list and be ready to sign up for topics they have interest in at the next regular meeting. No action was taken. 7. Appeal Hearing. Call to Jim McDaniel called the appeal hearing to order order @ 6:42 p.m. ,.., ., ,\,. AI 7. Appeal Hearing. Matters Jim McDaniel identified the parties involved and Jim McDaniel, Chairman administered the oath Cont'd relating to an appeal hearing they are as follows: Sigmund Horvitz, 3734 to all parties involved and witnesses. of a formal decision made Sunset, David Marks, 3737 Albans, Dennis by the Building Official Mack, Chief Building Official and a witness, about the swimming pool Mrs.Horvitz, 3734 Sunset. waste water system at 3737 Mr. Sigmund Horvitz, applicant and resident at Albans Street. 3734 Sunset gave a presentation, reading the Adjournment. ordinance that is involved with this matter which he stated was in Chapter 6, Buildings and Development,Subchapter H.,Swimming Pools, Section 6.564 Plumbing Matters(b)Wastewater shall be discharged to a storm sewer when such is available. If none is available, special permission is required to discharge into the sanitary sewer. Where space and conditions are such that no hazard, nuisance or unsanitary conditions may occur, swimming pool wastewater may be used for irrigation or subsurface spreading. In all cases, sufficient area shall be provided on the premises for the subsequent installation of disposal facilities. No • • Building Standards Commission Meeting Minutes Page 3 other method shall be used unless specifically approved by the Building Official. Mr.Horvitz stated that he felt the important word was"may." and that he has submitted documentation that he feels shows that hazard, nuisance or unsanitary conditions may occur,if the homeowner at 3737 Albans is permitted to continue with the arrangements he has made for discharging his wastewater from his swimming pool. He is asking that the Chief Building Official's decision to be repealed. David Marks, 3737 Albans stated that he faxed over to Ms.Clark today a memo that out Ines the facts. The plans were approved by , City in 1996, passed all inspections, a cate of Occupancy was issued in Magic , an has been operating it as a disch for backwa g the filter. It spreads the wafer on t. ground,and irrigates the foundation.Mr. Marks assumes the system was set up that vv as it was the requirements of the City. Ile did not design or build the sys and e only instance that he was ever et ce 1,4d wa" uring Tropical Storm Allison.Mr.Ma'. swas,, •ncernedthattherewas no more holding capacity in the pool so he ran anent an inch of water out of the pool so that it would not overflow. The water flowed towards Sunset, down the side of his yard and Mr. Ho ' riveway due to the ground being so saturated from the rain. Any other time the water is discharged, it is saturated into the ground. Mr. Marks stated he spent approximately fifty dollars buying fittings and flexible pipe so that when the backwash is done it will distribute the water over a wider area in his own yard. Dennis Mack,Chief Building Official passed out a copy of the "Management Practices for the disposal of chlorinated water from swimming pools and hot tubs." Mr.Mack stated that he had an inspector to investigate the property in question by the request of Sigmund Horvitz who filed a formal complaint. After the investigation, Dennis Mack completed a formal decision that the waste water system installed at 3737 Albans was in accordance and compliance with Chapter 6, Section 6.564 and was approved. Mrs. Horvitz,at 3734 stated that she was a witness to the day of the storm that the water was discharged and it was a tremendous gush of water into the side of her garage as high as the garage. She would like to see that something be • • Building Standards Commission Meeting Minutes Page 4 attached to this pipe so that it can be directed to discharge towards Albans and not in her yard. Mr. Horvitz gave a final statement that he was told by an inspector that the City approved a swale that ran around the pool house and that over time the swale has filled in and no longer performs it's functions. Mr. Horvitz feels that the swale should be redone,but does not feel that it will help with the flooding of his yard due to the water coming out with such force. Jim McDaniel called the evidentiary portion of the hearing closed at 7:10 p.m. It was decided by the Commission that deliberation wo Id take place now and decide what to do. s Albin tried to make clear that the curr dition, that there is an attachment and. se th used to direct the flow of water • o the prope t 3737 Albans where the p.41 ted and not that of the neighbors prope 1) 734 Sunset. In addition,it was stated by Patric O'Donnell that Mr. Marks has agted t c the valve manually to the flow of water into his own yard and this complies with the Building Official requirements. Les Albin stated that if Mr.Marks fa i I s to do what he has agreed to do that he could be subject to a lwsuit by his neighbor,but that Civil matter and the City has no involvement in' � t •t 7:25 p.m. after deliberation by the Builr andards Commission,Jim McDaniel stated that no motion was made to repeal the decision of the Building Official, therefore deliberation was closed and the Commission moved on to the next agenda item. 8. Matters relating to the Dennis Mack, Chief Building Official gave a review and discussion of brief overview of Senate Bill 5 and asked the Senate Bill 5 and how it Building and Standards Commission if they are could affect the City of interested in doing an energy audit and to make a West University Place recommendation to City Council of City Owned facilities. Jim McDaniel suggested that the BSC members take the information home and to talk to Dennis Mack about and come back at a later meeting with a decision. 9. Matters relating to the Dennis Mack, Chief Building Official gave a Les Albin moved to approve the proposed review and possible brief overview of the proposed amendment if amendment as proposed by the Building proposed amendment to passed would automatically adopt the Official. David Kehn 2nd. Ayes: James Section RN101.2.1 International Energy Conservation Code. McDaniel, James Collier, David Kehn, Les "Residential buildings, Albin,and Muddy McDaniel.Motion passed. Type A-1 of the International Residential Code as it relates to Senate • • Building Standards Commission Meeting Minutes Page 5 Bill 5, Texas Emissions Reduction Plan. 10. Staff Comments. None None. 1 1. Commission Member Jorge Jimenez- Marcos stated that he sent an None. Comments email to the National Pool Association about setbacks and would be glad to show the response he got back to any one if they would to see it. Darryl Friday requested to formi, bcot#inittee to look at swimming Noir drainage' discharge problems and d' ssio. f swimming pools. Jim McDaniel ask— x anyon-- 4.d a desire to Vice-Chair. Darryl $ at he would like to volu - . ° �� c . iel stated that Darryl Fr' A uld s- appointed the Vice Chair ":, 12. Adjournment. a. Les Albin moved to adjourn. David Kehn seconded the motion. Ayes: James McDaniel, James Collier, David Kehn, Les Albin, and Muddy McDaniel. Motion passed. Meeting adjourned at 7:55 p.m. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS DAY OF James W. McDaniel,Chairman ATTEST: Sallye A. Clark,Planning and Development Assistant • • t BUILDING & STANDARDS COMMISSION Bill Watson Conference Room, Municipal Building 3800 University Blvd, Houston,Texas 77005 MEETING MINUTES January 3,2002 6:00 p.m. 1. MEMBERS PRESENT: James McDaniel, Bryant Slimp, Les Albin, Darryl Friday (voting),Patrick O'Donnell(voting),and Muddy McDaniel Council Liaison:Bill May II. MEMBERS ABSENT: Jorge-Jimenez-Marcos,James Collier,David Kehn III. STAFF PRESENT: Dennis Mack and Sallye A. Clark Agenda Item Discussion Action Call to Order. None. James McDaniel called the meeting to order at 6A5 p.m. 2. Citizens who wish to be None. None. heard. 3. Citizens who wish to None None. address agenda items. 4. Designation of Voting None. James McDaniel stated per the alternate voting members schedule that Patrick O'Donnell and Darryl Friday are the voting members for the meeting as Jorge Jimenez-Marcos is not present. 5. Approval of Minutes I he m tes of the December 6,2001meeting. Bryant Slimp moved to table the minutes until the next regular meeting.Les Albin 2nd. Ayes: Albin, McDaniel, Slimp, O'Donnell (voting) and Friday (voting). Motion passed. Minutes tabled. 6. Matters relating to the None. Les Albin made a motion to nominate Darryl election of a Vice-Chair Friday,alternate member as Vice-Chair of the for the Building and Building Standards Commission. Bryant Slimp Standards Commission for 2nd. Ayes: Albin,McDaniel,Slimp,O'Donnell the current term. (voting). Abstain: Friday (voting). Motion passed. Darryl Friday is the Vice Chair for the Building Standards Commission. r • • 1 Building Standards Commission Meeting Minutes Page 2 7. Matters relating to the Mr. Horvitz stated that his neighbor called him No action was taken on this agenda item. request for Rehearing of an before the meeting and would like to work Appeal by Sigmund something out Mr. Horvitz; therefore, Mr. Horvitz, in reference to the Horvitz would like to withdraw his request for a pool wastewater system at rehearing at this time. 3737 Albans. 8. Matters relating to Jim McDaniel gave an overview of the proposed Bryant Slimp made a motion to accept the amendments to the Building amendments to the Rules of Procedures. Article amendments to the Rules of Procedures as and Standards Commission II, update to Tenth Edition; Articl I, add written. Les Albin 2"d. Ayes:Albin,McDaniel, Rules of Procedures. deadline dates for applicants an versal of Slimp,O'Donnell(voting)and Friday(voting). order of agenda. Questions wer s d and Motion passed. staff stated that they would g examp" m••y of the administration of e o to all e Commission members at th meeting. 9. Matters relating to possible Dennis Mack read his recommendation memo. No action was taken on this item. amendments to the Code of After discussion,it was a consensus that Dennis Ordinances, Chapter 6, Mack would research the item and bring it back Section 6.563 relating to to next month's meeting with a recommendation setbacks and location. of the minnuuin access width around the pool. Presentation by Dennis Dennis ill have Jim Dougherty,City Attorney Mack, Chief Building draft an amendment with the additional Official. information.: 10. Matters relating to goals and After discussion,Les Albin volunteered to be a No action was taken on this item. objectives of the Building liaison with the Zoning and Planning and Standards Commission Commission for the High Output Lighting and members and the Darryl Friday volunteered to be the liaison to the assignment of priorities. Drainage subcommittee. Jim McDaniel requested that both members bring feedback to the Building and Standards Commission meetings and that Sallye Clark add an agenda item to the monthly agenda for liaison reports. Jim also stated that he would be following up with Charles Nelson, Chair of the Zoning and Planning Commission on the Enforcement issues. Jim McDaniel gave history and overview of the Construction Standards that was a previous issue brought up four years ago. Jim McDaniel requested that this item be put on next month's agenda and he will get the backup material together to give to Sallye Clark to put in the packets so that the Building and Standards Commission can look at and discuss briefly and decide if there is a need to move forward with any certain important items. • Building Standards Commission Meeting Minutes Page 3 Jim McDaniel requested that Bill May,Council liaison to go back to City Council and ask for a concrete reason that they would like the Historical stock of the City to be looked at. 11. Staff Comments (Non Dennis Mack,Building Official stated that City None. Action Items) Council approved a Code Enforcement/Animal Control Officer in the budget. He also stated that he would be attending an Energy Code Seminar and will come back to the C fission with feedback. 12. Commission Member None. None. Comments. (Non Action Items) 13. Adjournment. None. Bryant Slimp moved to adjourn. Les Albin 444, if seconded the motion. Albin,McDaniel,Slimp, O'Donnell (voting) and Friday (voting). Motion passed.Meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS DAY OF , James W.McDaniel,Chair ATTEST: Sallye A. Clark,Planning and Development Assistant