HomeMy WebLinkAbout03062025 BSC Agenda Item 5 City of
West University
Place Public Works Department
Building & Standards Commission
Located in the Council Chambers,
3 800 University Blvd,
West University Place, Texas 77005
Meeting Minutes
February 6,2025
MEMBERS PRESENT: Jonathon Hance, Bruce Beneke, Matthew Brejot, James Craig, Eddie
Matthews and Andy Fiedler,
MEMBERS ABSENT: Gerry Spedale, Spyros Maragos and Krisna Shah
STAFF PRESENT: Interim Public Works Director Brett Cast, Permit Technician Angela
Cezar, Safebuilt Zoning Official Evan DuVall and Legal Counsel
Tommy Ramsey
[Call to Order] Jonathon Hance called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m.
1. Notices,Rules,Etc. Jonathon Hance welcomed BSC members and staff to the meeting. All members
and staff introduced themselves. Brett Cast informed the BSC that the city has hired a new Chief
Building Official, Sean Landis, who previously held the position 15 years ago.
2. Public Comments. There were no public comments
3. Discussion Items from City Council.
• Driveway Building Materials: The board reviewed several driveway material options
including pervious concrete, permeable pavers, turf pavers, and gravel pavers. The consensus
was to not allow loose gravel driveways, as they were seen as not durable and prone to
maintenance issues. The board was open to considering permeable pavers, turf pavers with a
grass grid system, and pervious concrete, provided they meet the city's requirements for
durability and permeability. There was discussion regarding the need for a French drain
system underneath permeable driveway options to address the city's soil conditions.
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West University Place, TX 77005
713-662-5830
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ACTION: The BSC requested staff to provide a further report at the next BSC meeting.
4. Discussion Items from Staff.
• Stationary Generator Location: The board reviewed proposed updates to the city's ordinance
regarding stationary generator locations. The key change was to clarify that generators should
be considered "electrical equipment" rather than "mechanical equipment" for the purposes of
the building code. After discussion,the board suggested simplifying the language to just state
that generators are considered "mechanical equipment" for the purposes of this section,
aligning with how they are treated in the zoning ordinance.
ACTION: BSC asked staff to update the ordinance language and bring it back to the next
meeting for further review.
5. Meeting Minutes. Jonathon Hance made a motion to approve January 16, 2025, minutes. Eddie
Matthews seconded. AYES: Jonathon Hance,Bruce Beneke, James Craig, Matthew Brejot and Eddie
Matthews. NOES: None. ABSTAIN: None. Motion approved.
James Craig made a motion to adjourn. Andy Fiedler seconded. AYES: Jonathon Hance, Bruce
Beneke, James Craig, Matthew Brejot and Eddie Matthews. NOES: None. ABSTAIN: None.
Motion approved.
Meeting adjourned at 6:53 p.m.
PASSED THIS DAY OF , 2025.
Jonathon Hance, Chairman
ATTEST:
Josie M. Hayes, Administrative Coordinator
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West University Place, TX 77005
713-662-5830