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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05022002 BSC Agenda Item 7 • • West University Place Building Standards Commission Building Standards Survey It is the opinion of the West University Building Standards Commission that City Ordinances should not impose unnecessary restrictions on construction in our City. However, we would like to be sure that City Ordinances adequately address the concerns of residents To this end we ask that you take a few minutes of your time to answer the following questions regarding your home and your opinions regarding construction in our City. The results of this survey will help us determine the priorities of the citizenry regarding any new building standards. Please use the other side of the page if you need more space for your answers. Thanks for your help. What is the approximate age of your home? Less than one year 1-3 yrs 3 to 5 yrs 5 to 10 yrs More than 10 years How long have you lived in the home? How much longer do you expect to live in the home? Was your home built on a lot owned by the builder or by the homeowner? Builder Homeowner Don't Know If your home was built on a lot owned by the Homeowner were the plans done by a Designer or by an Architect? Designer Architect Not Sure Don't Know the Difference Do you believe your home was well designed? (Space was well used?Access to garage is good? Appearance adds to the neighborhood?There are no unusual maintenance problems.) Yes No Do you believe that the design of a home is important to its value and to the value of properties in the nearby neighborhood? Yes No Do you believe that persons who design homes to be built in West University should have appropriate education, experience, and professional registrations? Yes No Have you had any problems related to the foundation of your home? (Settlement? Cracks in Brick, Stucco, and/or Drywall? Sticking Doors or Windows?) Yes No Do you believe the City should require foundations be designed in excess of the minimum standard code requirements applicable to other communities? Yes No • S i Would you support a requirement that foundations be designed in accordance with concepts which have proven successful in West University for over 50 years even if it would add$2 to$3 per square foot to the cost of a home? Yes No Have you had any problems with deterioration of exterior wood component of your home? Yes No If"Yes" which components? Windows Doors Roof Edges Siding Columns Other Would you support requirements for rot resistant materials in exterior applications if they would result in costs less than$500 per house? Yes No Would you support the same requirements if they would result in a cost of$1 per square foot of the house? Yes No Do you believe that the exterior paint finish of your home was adequate? Yes No Would you support a requirement that only top quality exterior finishes be used in West University if the cost would be less than$500 per house? Yes No Would you support a requirement for data quality telephone lines to facilitate internet connections if the cost would be less than$100 per house? Yes No Would you support a requirement for data quality TV cable if the cost would be less than$100 per house? Yes No Would you support a requirement that fiber optic cable for future data transmission systems be installed to a central point in each new house even if there is no fiber optic service currently available in West University if the cost would be less than$100 per house? Yes No Would you support a requirement that plywood treated with chemicals to resist rot be used in areas which might be exposed to moisture during the life of the house if the cost was less than$500 per house? Yes No Do you believe that the cabinets and woodwork in your house are well built? Yes No Would you support building standards designed to assure good quality interior finishes and cabinetwork? • • Yes No Do you believe that strengthening the building standards for the City of West University is important for protection of property values and the tax base long term? (more than 20 years) Yes No Do you believe the City of West University should generally require a higher standard of construction than is typical in the City of Houston and other surrounding municipalities? Yes No Do you believe that City Inspectors currently enforce regulations designed to maintain a high level of building quality and workmanship? Yes No Do you believe it is appropriate for City Inspectors to do so? Yes No Do you believe it is appropriate for the City to establish standards intended to reduce residential maintenance where the costs of implementing these standards is less than the cost of repairs which would otherwise result? Yes No Please fold this survey with the return address out, staple or tape it securely, apply postage, and post it as soon as possible.Thanks again for your help. If there are any other comments you would like to make regarding Building Standards for the City of West University,please use the space below for your thoughts.