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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12072023 BSC Minutes 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 7,2023 MEMBERS PRESENT: Jonathon Hance, Bruce Beneke, James Craig, Matthew Brejot, Eddie Matthews, Gerry Spedale, andy Fiedler and Spyros Maragos MEMBERS ABSENT: Krishna Shah STAFF PRESENT: Public Works Director, Danny Cameron, Administrative Coordinator, Josie Hayes, Legal Counsel Scott Bounds and Philip Boedeker and Zoning Administrator, Joe Newton GUESTS PRESENT: Chuck Marshall [Call to Order] Jonathon Hance called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. 1. Notices, Rules, Etc. Jonathon Hance welcomed BSC members and staff to the meeting. Josie Hayes stated that the agenda was posted per state and local laws. Josie M. Hayes stated there would be not any alternate voting members. Jonathon Hance reviewed the general rules for the meeting and all members and staff introduced themselves. Jonathon Hance swore in all potential speakers regarding Agenda Item 5. 2. Swearing in of Building and Standards Commission Members. Josie Hayes administered the Oath of Office to all members. 3. Board Member Orientation. PowerPoint presentation by City Attorney, Scott Bounds. He explained their rules, duties and obligations under applicable laws and statues. Mr. Bounds also explained the Open Meeting Training seminar must be taken within 90 days if not previously undertaken. 4. Meeting Minutes Bruce Beneke made a motion to approve the meeting minutes as amended by Eddie Matthews of September 7, 2023. Second by Eddie Matthews. AYES: Jonathon Hance, Bruce Beneke. James Craig, Matthew Brejot and Eddie Matthews. NOES: None. ABSTAIN: None. Meeting minutes approved. 3826 Amherst St. www.westutx.gov West University Place, TX 77005 713-662-5830 Citv of West University Place Public Works Department 5. Docket No. 2023-0013, regarding a property located at 3602 Georgetown St., Houston, TX 77005 for a variance from Chapter 70, Sec. 70-60(c) to allow the construction of a side street entry garage with the proposed garage door positioned 10 feet from the side-street property line, where a minimum of 18 feet is required. Joe Newton gave brief history of the request. The applicant has proposed a project to construct a new side-street entry garage for the home. Applicant submitted a proposed site plan to city staff indicating a garage door setback of 10 feet and were subsequently informed that a minimum separation distance of 18 feet would be required from the garage door to the side-street property line. Joe Newton stated staff is recommending the variance to be denied on grounds that the applicant has not adequately demonstrated an evident hardship. The applicant stated to city staff that in their opinion the proposed garage should be allowed to be rebuilt at the former garage door setback of 10 feet. The applicant's architect Dillan Kyle stated the previous Building Official Clay Chew initially visited the site in 2020 and were told that as there was not a sidewalk on Mercer, it would not be an issue with their design. The external factors have changed, and he believes they should be allowed to have a 10 foot setback instead of the required 18 feet. There was general discussion if Mr. Chew has interpreted the rule correctly and when the requirement went into effect. After questions and answers between all parties and deliberation, Jonathon Hance reviewed the required criteria to be met for a variance to be approved. Jonathon Hance made a motion to deny the variance. Bruce Beneke seconded. AYES: Jonathon Hance, Bruce Beneke, James Craig, Matthew Brejot and Eddie Matthews. NOES: None. ABSTAIN: None. Variance denied. Jonathon Hance made a motion to adjourn. Matthew Brejot seconded. AYES: Jonathon Hance, Bruce Beneke, James Craig, Matthew Brejot and Eddie Matthews. NOES: None. ABSTAIN: None. Motion carried. Meeting was adjourned at 7:10 p.m. PASSED THIS d DAY OF OC 47,2J , 2024. 4-, Jonathon .... e, Chairman ATTE 1 : Josie M. Hayes, Administrative Coordinator 3826 Amherst St. www.westutx.gov West University Place, TX 77005 713-662-5830