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West University Place Public Works Department
BSC Meeting Agenda
Notice is hereby given of a regular meeting of the Building and Standards Commission of West University Place to be
held on Thursday, August 22, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. in the Municipal Building,3800 University Boulevard, West University
Place, Texas, for the purpose of considering the following agenda items:
Note: The Commission reserves the right to convene in a closed session for any agenda item if the need arises
pursuant to authorization by Title 5, Chapter 551, of the Texas Government Code
CALL TO ORDER
1. Notices,Rules, Etc.Matters relating to notices, rules and meeting procedures, identifying parties, swearing of
witnesses, etc.
2. Public Comments.
This is an opportunity for citizens to speak relating to agenda items. The speaker can either speak at this time
or defer his/her comments until such time the item is discussed. Public comments must be kept relevant to the
subject before the Board. The presiding officer shall rule on the relevance of comments. Persons making
irrelevant, personal, impertinent, or slanderous remarks may be barred by the presiding officer from further
comment before the Board during the meeting. Speakers must limit the presentations to three minutes each.
3. Discussion Items from City Council. Discuss, review, and consider action on amending the City's ordinance
with regards to the following matters:
• Definition of Structure: Review to determine whether modifications are needed to clarify the definition
of what constitutes a"structure"with the International Residential Code, specifically one built and
constructed in a fixed location.
• Driveway Building Materials: Consider additional pervious materials to be allowed in lieu of concrete
driveways and remove requirement for special exception for use of alternative materials.
• Electrical Code: Review to determine whether modifications are needed to update Code to include
2020 National Electrical Code and 2021 International Residential Code information.
• Fire Code: Review to determine whether modifications are needed to strengthen a structure's fire
resiliency on certain sized homes and uses.
• HVAC Unit Location: Evaluate existing code to clean up ambiguity where HVAC units can
and cannot be installed.
• Irrigation Systems: Review to determine whether modifications are needed to the
requirements for commercial and residential irrigation systems to ensure consistency with
State law.
• Major Remodels — Certificate of Occupancy: Review to determine whether modifications are needed
to require Certificate of Occupancy for major remodels/renovations prior to the occupants moving
back into the structure.
3826 Amherst St. www.westutx.gov
West University Place, TX 77005
713-662-5830
City of
West University Public Works Department
• Noise ordinance: Review to allow generators to be used during a power outage and requiring
they be installed with a sound attenuated enclosure regardless of distance from property line.
4. Executive Session (if necessary). The Commission reserves the right at any time during the session to
convene in a closed session pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, for reasons including but
not limited to: Section 551.071 (consultation with legal counsel to seek or receive legal advice or consultation
regarding pending or contemplated litigation); Section 551.087 (deliberation regarding economic
development).
5. Convene into Open Session.Take action, if any.
ADJOURN
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you plan to attend this public meeting and you have a disability
that requires special arrangements, please contact the person that signs this below at least 24 hours prior to the meeting
so that reasonable accommodations can be made to assist in your participation in the meeting. The Municipal Building is
wheelchair accessible from the west entrance and specially marked parking spaces are available in the southwest parking
area. Special seating will be provided in the Meeting Chambers.
I certify that the attached notice and agenda of items to be considered by the West University Place Building and Standards
Commission on August 22, 2024, was posted on the Municipal Building bulletin board on or before August 19, 2024, at
6:00 p.m.
Danny Cameron
Public Works Director,
dcameron@westutx.gov 713-662-5846
3826 Amherst St. wu'w.westutx.gov
West University Place, TX 77005
713-662-5830