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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, April 7, 2022 at 6:00 pm 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. Flood Damage Prevention. Matters relating to review, discussion and possible action to recommend
the following standards for adoption by City Council for minimum set of drainage regulations and
development standards to align with Harris County.
• Use of Atlas rainfall rates for sizing storm water conveyances and detention systems
• Require a minimum detention rate of 0.55 acre feet per acre detention for any new
development on tracts one acre or larger
• Prohibit the use of hydrograph timing as a substitution for detention on any project
• Require no net fill in 500-year floodplain
• Require minimum Finished Floor Elevation (FFE) of new habitable structures be established
at or waterproofed to the 500-year floodplain elevation
Presentation by Mr. Jon Steiber, P.E., CFM—Director-General Services Division, Harris County.
3. Meeting minutes. Matters relating to the approval of minutes from January 6, 2022.
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).
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 wheel chair 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 April 7, 2022 was posted on the Municipal Building bulletin board on or before April
4, 2022 at 6:00 p.m.
Alfonso .Acosta
Building Officials aacostawestutx.gov, 713-662-5830
3826 Amherst St. www.westutx.gov
West University Place, TX 77005
713-662-5830