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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, October 3, 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:
• Fire Code: Discuss information about how other cities are regulating battery walls and electric cars as
they relate to garages and fire codes.
• Major Remodels: Discuss the term "major remodel" and how that definition differs from a "major
improvement". Additionally discuss how staff is currently applying the definition.
4. Discussion Items from Staff
• Building-Shared Fence Agreement Form: Discuss the retirement of this form.
• Construction Notification: Discuss requiring contractors to provide additional notification to adjacent
property owners for all substantial outdoor activity.
• Tree Ordinance: Discuss the potential amendments to the city tree ordinance to further comply with
state law.
5. Meeting Minutes.
a. Public comments, if any, on minutes.
b. Discuss and possibly approval minutes from December 7, 2023, August 22, 2024, and September 5,
2024.
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6. 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).
7. 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 October 3, 2024,was posted on the Municipal Building bulletin board on or before September 30, 2024,at
6:00 p.m.
Brett Cast
Assistant Public Works Director
bcast@westutx.gov
713-662-5845
3826 Amherst St. www.westutx.gov
West University Place, TX 77005
713-662-5830