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West University
Place Public Works Department
Building & Standards Commission
Located in the Council Chambers,
3800 University Blvd,
West University Place, Texas 77005
Meeting Minutes
June 2, 2022
MEMBERS PRESENT: Bruce Beneke, James Craig, Anthony Beebe, Eddie Matthews,
Jonathon Hance, Charles Marshall and Gerry Spedale
MEMBERS ABSENT: Muddy McDaniel and David Flame
STAFF PRESENT: Director of Public Works Gerardo Barrera, Legal Counsel Scott
Bounds, City Engineer Carol Harrison, Permit Technician Mike
Morris
GUESTS PRESENT: Dick Yehle
[Call to Order] Bruce Beneke called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
1. Notices, Rules, Etc. Bruce Beneke welcomed BSC members and staff to the meeting.
2. Meeting Minutes. Eddie Mathews made a Motion to approve meeting minutes from May 5, 2022
with minor corrections. James Craig seconded. AYES Bruce Beneke, James Craig, Anthony Beebe,
Eddie Matthews NOES: None. ABSTAIN: None.
3. Discussion Items from City Council. Dick Yehle presented statements regarding definitions and
clarification of Chapter 18, Sec. 18-56 low impact. Bruce Beneke asked Dick Yehle if he could put
together something in writing to present to the Board. Dick Yehle agreed that could done. Scott
Bounds, City Attorney, explained the current definition of low impact and that it is ultimately the
Building Official's discretion to decide. Scott Bounds explained the changes he drafted to the current
ordinance. BSC members discussed various options to clarify the definition of low impact per
Chapter 18, Sec. 18-56. Gerardo Barrera explained the proposed changes and agreed to discuss
proposed changes in future meetings. BSC members discussed various examples and possible
options.
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BSC members discussed bullet point three regarding Floodplain Ordinance Review (Harris County
standards). Gerardo Barrera reviewed the Harris County presentation to the BSC from the previous
month and explained the effects of adopting the current proposal. Carol Harrison further explained
all of the proposed amendments. BSC members reviewed how the amendment's height requirements
would affect different areas of the city. Gerardo Barrera explained the outcome of grants and asks
that the board review the pros and cons of accepting. BSC members asked for a possible updated
flood map prior to making a final decision.
Bruce Beneke started discussion of the Sustainable Practices. Gerardo Barrera explained that he is
currently awaiting a report from the Sustainability Task Force. Gerardo Barrera went on to explain
the possible requirements that the BSC would be considering once the report comes back. BSC
members agreed to wait for the report.
Anthony Beebe made a Motion to adjourn James Craig seconded. AYES Bruce Beneke, James Craig,
Anthony Beebe, Eddie Matthews NOES: None. ABSTAIN: None.
Meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m.
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Eddie Mathews, Vice-Chairman
ATTEST:
Josie M. Hayes, Administrative Coordinator
3826 Amherst St. www.westutx.gov
West University Place, TX 77005
713-662-5830