Cityof West University Place  Public Works Department  Building & Standards Commission  Located in the Council Chambers, 3800 University Blvd, West University Place, Texas 77005 Meeting Minutes September 5, 2024  MEMBERS PRESENT:  Jonathon Hance, Bruce Beneke, James Craig, Matthew Brejot, Eddie Matthews, Gerry Spedale, Andy Fiedler, Spyros Maragos and Krishna Assistant Director of Public Works Brett Cast, Permit Technician Angela CeZar, Fire Marshal, James Novak, Legal Counsel Philip  Shah  STAFF PRESENT:  Boedeker, Zoning Official Ian Knox Alida Drewes, David King, Kalie Rainsberger  GUESTS PRESENT:  [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 staffto the meeting. Angela CeZar stated that agenda was posted per state and local laws. Angela CeZar stated the alternate voting members were. Andy Fiedler, Spyros Maragos and Krishna Shah. Jonathon Hance reviewed the general 2. Public Comments. David King asked the BSC consider a minor revision to Section 81 that requires contractors to notify neighboring property owners of demolition work to be done. Kalie Rainsberger, 3121 Wroxton Rd. spoke regarding concerns for requiring a certificate of occupancy for remodels 3. Discussion Items from Building & Standards Commission: Discuss, review, and consider action  rules for the meeting and all members and staffintroduced themselves.  before a homeowner could occupy the structure.  on amending the City'so ordinance with regards to the following matters:  Fire Code: Discussion focused on the need to strengthen the modification of a structure's (specifically residential dwelling) resiliency as well as the need for requiring larger residential structures to require sprinkler systems. The issue of electric vehicles was discussed as most charging stations are in the garage and present an added risk. The Interim Fire Chief(and Fire Marshall) used this opportunity to educate the Board throughout this discussion.  3826. Amherst St. West University Place, TX 77005 713-662-5830  ux.zuestulx.gou    Cityof West University Place  Public Works Department  ACTION: Board directed staff to bring back information about how other cities are regulating battery Irrigation Systems: Board entertained discussion regarding requiring residential irrigation backflow prevention systems for all irrigation systems. Discussion informed that the city has 750 registered irrigation meters however, there arel likely more meters directly to the domestic water supply. A new irrigation inspection program would likely require separate meters and back flow devices. The board elected to not recommend further consideration of a residential irrigation system backflow ACTION: Jonathon Hance made a motion to recommend that city council not further review and discuss a requirement that residential property owners install and have backflow prevention systems on annual basis. Eddie Mathew seconded. AYES: Jonathon Hance, Spyros Maragos, Bruce Beneke, James Major Remodels - Certificate of Occupancy: The Major Remodel definition in the city was discussed offering clarity to the understanding of what a majorr remodel means. The Board expressed concerns that there could be an issue with enforcement due to recent changes in state law prohibiting municipalities from requiring disclosure of renovation costs. The Board had concerns about overreaching and the ACTION: Jonathon Hance requested a recommendation from staff on the definition of the term "major remodel" and how that definition would differ from a "major improvement". The Board also requested examples ofhow the definition ofi major remodel is currently being applied by city staff. Bruce Beneke made a motion to end the discussion on certificates of obligation for major remodels. Jonathon Hance seconded. AYES: Jonathon Hance, Spyros Maragos, Bruce Beneke, James Craig and  walls and electric cars as they relate to garages and fire codes.  inspection program.  Craig and Matthew Brejot. NOES: None. ABSTAIN: None. Motion approved.  potential of unintended consequences.  Matthew Brejot. NOES: None. ABSTAIN: None. Motion approved.  Jonathon Hance made a motion to adjourn. Bruce Beneke seconded. AYES: Jonathon Hance, Spyros Maragos, Bruce Beneke, James Craig and Matthew Brejot. NOES: None. ABSTAIN: None. Motion  approved.  Meeting adjourned at 7:21 p.m.  38264 Amherst St. West University Place, TX7 77005 713-662-5830  .testula.gou    Cityof West University Place  Public Works Department  DAYOF  October  2024.  Jonathan ATTEST/  E  Angela CeZar, Permit Technician  3826. Amherst St. West University Place, TX 77005 713-662-5830  .tuestulz.goo