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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10081990 BSC Minutes ~ BUILDING AND STANDARDS COMMISSION • MONDAY, OCTOBER 8, 1990 MUNICIPAL BUILDING 3800 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD 6:30 P.M. The Building and Standards Commission convened in the Municipal Building, 3800 University Boulevard, in the City of West University Place, on October 8, 1990, with the following members present: Phillip C. Lewis, John M. Farrell, Nicholas J. Aschliman, Sharon Mathews, Barnett L. Gershen, Carolyn Hodgens, Dale F. Reid, and Margaret Williamson, also present was Wayne Perry, Chief Building Official. John Farrell left the meeting at approximately 7:15 PM. Drew McManigle was absent. ELECTION OF OFFICERS: John Farrell nominated Phillip Lewis as Chairman, seconded by Sharon Mathews. Phillip Lewis nominated Sharon Mathews and John Farrell as Co-Chairman seconded by Carolyn Hodgins. • CONSIDERATION OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2907 QUENBY: Phillip Lewis said the City of West University Place has made ~ numerous attempts to get the property at 2907 up to standards. Mr. Whittington, who was present, came forward and stated who he was. Mr. Perry explained that on Aug 13, 1990 he wrote a letter to Mr. Whittington enumerating the broader range of power and the penalty provisions provided by Ordinance 13-73 and requested Mr. Whittington's presence at this hearing. Mr. Perry stated that all proper notification was made 10 days before this session as requested by the Building and Standards Commission in the meeting held Sept 10, 1990. In discussion with the board, Mr. Whittington explained his situation, and a general discussion was held concerning the property and corrections that needed to be made. Mr. Whittington stated that he had made some repair, but it would take him some time to finish because he was doing the work himself. Mr. Lewis asked Mr. Perry if he had been by this property recently. Mr. Perry said he had driven by the property and that there had been some repair work done. Mark Rothstein, a resident at 2911 Quenby, requested a termite inspection be performed at 2907 Quenby. Mr. Rothstein said they had to have extensive damage repair and he believes the termites came from the property in question. • John Farrell made a motion seconded by Barnett Gershen that the following be completed before the next Building and ~, Standards Commission scheduled for November 12, 1990. i • • (1) Complete roofing of the house (2) Finish the removal of the porch framework on the rear of the house (3) Remove garage structure and clean area (4) Have premises checked by a professional exterminator and have it treated for termites if necessary. Voting Aye: Phillip Lewis, 5haron Mathews, Nick Aschliman, John Farrell, and Barnett Gershen Voting No: None • • CONSIDERATION OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3503 PLUMB: Charles Comiskey and Cathy Comiskey, owner of the property, submitted their plans for new construction which were approved February 20, 1990. At the time that the plans were approved, the City Ordinance required a sidewalk in the front but not on the side, except by Council request. The property in question is located on a corner lot. Mr. Comiskey said because his plans were approved not showing a sidewalk he should be grandfathered and granted a variance. Carolyn Hodgins disagreed saying the ordinance should be enforced. Mr. Aschliman interpreted the ordinance to say, it is the duty of the person who applies for a permit to abide by this ordinance, and Mr. Comiskey had already made application prior to this. Based upon this interpretation Mr. Aschliman made motion for a variance, seconded by Sharon Mathews. Motion carried. Voting Aye: Phillip Lewis, Sharon Mathews, Nick Aschliman. Voting No: Barnett Gershen, Carolyn Hodgins The board took a ten minute recess to reconvene in the conference room. The meeting reconvened at 7:40 p.m. CONSIDERATION OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3501 GEORGETOWN: Larry B. Feldcamp, owner of the property applied for a permit to ~ install a flagstone path set in soft set mortar along the easement. This is in violation of Section 19-17 that states • that no permanent structure is allowed in the city easement. Mr. Feldcamp said that the path is not set in concrete but in soft set mortar which allows the stones to be easily C ~ removed. Mr. Perry stated that the path is partially ~ installed and is on the easement. After a discussion between the Building and Standards Commission and Mr Feldcamp, a decision was made to allow Mr. Feldcamp to leave the flagstone path in place with the understanding that he would remove it upon request in the view that the city needed to make line repairs in that area. Motion made by Mr. Aschliman, seconded by Mr. Gershen. Motion carried. Voting Aye: Phillip Lewis, Sharon Mathews, Nick Aschliman, Carolyn Hodgins and Barnett Gershen. Voting No: None CONSIDERATION OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3112 AMHERST: Mr. Lewis explained the background problems concerning the property at 3112 Amherst. The roof was repaired but the facia boards have not been repaired. Mr. Perry stated that the city has tried to get in touch with Mr. Hollis who seems to be out of the country. Mr. Lewis felt that a letter ~ should be written to Mr. Hollis explaining the options of ear at the next meetin a hi t ki d d h g. o pp m as ng e Boar an t • Mr. Perry agreed and assured the Building and Standards Commission that a letter would be sent by certified mail. In a general discussion Mr. Lewis noted that a request was made in the September Regular Session meeting by Nick Aschliman to have a general workshop to discuss items the Board considers, and to make a recommendation that changes be made in the ordinance for the Board's convenience. A suggestion was made by Mr. Lewis to have an annual meeting to discuss this matter. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Motion was made by Nick Aschliman, seconded by Carolyn Hodgins that the minutes of the Building and Standards Commission be approved. ADJOURNMENT: Motion made by Barnett Gershen seconded by Carolyn Hodgins, that the meeting be adjourned. Voting Aye: Philip Lewis, Sharon Mathews, Nick Aschliman, Carolyn Hodgins and Barnett Gershen. ~ Voting No: None . The meeting adjourned at 8:30 PM.