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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12012022 BSC Minutes City of West University Place Public Works Department Building & Standards Commission Located in the Council Chambers, 3800 University Blvd, West University Place, Texas 77005 Meeting Minutes December 1,2022 MEMBERS PRESENT: Bruce Beneke, Anthony Beebe, Eddie Matthews, Gerry Spedale, David Flame, Jonathon Hance and Charles Marshall MEMBERS ABSENT: Muddy McDaniel and James Craig STAFF PRESENT: Director of Public Works Gerardo Barrera, Building Official Brian Hunt, Administrative Coordinator, Josie Hayes, Legal Counsel Scott Bounds, City Engineer Carol Harrison, Permit Technicians Angela Caesar and Josie Larkins GUESTS PRESENT: Alida Drewes [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. Josie M. Hayes stated that agenda was posted per state and local laws. Josie M. Hayes stated the alternate voting members were Jonathon Hance and Charles Marshall. 2. Discussion Items from City Council. Gerardo Barrera gave a brief update regarding the minimum flood county for Harris County. Since then, staff went back and discussed with City Attorney and City Engineer to modify the ordinance. Carol Harrison explained the changes to the updated map. Some of the proposed changes discussed were: 1.) for all new construction outside the special flood hazard area and moderate flood hazard area shall be constructed so that the lowest floor is a minimum of two feet above the crown of the nearest street or the highest grade adjacent to the building; 2.) In all areas of special flood hazards and moderate flood hazards where base flood elevation and 500-year floodplain elevation date has been provided as set forth in (i) subsection 18- 273(b), (ii) subsection 18-274(b)(8), or (iii) (c)(3) the following provisions are required: new construction and substantial improvement of any residential structure shall have the lowest floor (including basement), elevated to two feet above the base flood elevation or to or above the 500- year floodplain elevation, whichever is higher. Carol Harrison stated FEMA would be releasing new flood maps,but is unsure of when that will occur. 3826 Amherst St. www.westutx.gov West University Place, TX 77005 713-662-5830 City of West University Place Public Works Department Charles Marshall made a motion to adopt the changes as amended. Anthony Beebe seconded. AYES: Bruce Beneke, Anthony Beebe, Eddie Matthews, Jonathon Hance and Charles Marshall. NOES: None. ABSTAIN: None. Motion approved. Eddie Matthews made a motion to adjourn. Charles Marshall seconded. AYES Bruce Beneke, Anthony Beebe, Eddie Matthews, Jonathon Hance and Charles Marshall. NOES: None. ABSTAIN: None. Meeting was adjourned at 6:49 p.m. PASSED THIS �----ta DAY OF5a.ple.ride)-,-, 2023 /C4- (7( ---(a /1— I- Bruce Beneke, Chairman ATTEST: Josie M. Hayes, Administrative Coordinator 3826 Amherst St. www.westutx.gov West University Place, TX 77005 713-662-5830