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02-05-2009 (Construction Code) Minutes OMMIA 1/. Construction Code Board CITY OF WYLIE Minutes Construction Code Board Thursday, February 5, 2009 — 7:00 pm Wylie Municipal Complex— Council Chambers 2000 Highway 78 North CALL TO ORDER Announce the presence of a Quorum. Chairman, Ronald Hauck called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. with the following Construction Code Board Members present: Ronald Hauck, Brian Parten, Allen Morris, Bryan Rogers, Lisa Palomba, Zachary Herrera, Kevin Thompson-Alternate, Brian Huddleston- Alternate, Kevin Thompson-Alternate. ,-,,, Staff present were: Building Official, Mike McAnnally; Pat Mitchell, Dwight Lancaster & Wendy Young. CITIZENS COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS Residents may address Construction Code Board regarding an item that is not listed on the Agenda. Residents must provide their name and address. Construction Code Board requests that comments be limited to three (3) minutes. In addition, Construction Code Board is not allowed to converse, deliberate or take action on any matter presented during citizen participation. There were no citizens present to address the Construction Code Board during Citizens' Comments. BUSINESS ITEMS 1. Consider, and act upon, approving the Minutes from the January 8, 2009 Construction Code Board meeting. Board Action A nomination was made by Allen Morris to approve the minutes as submitted. Board member Bryan Rogers seconded the motion. 4191.01/1 Minutes—February 5, 2009 Construction Code Board Pagel 2. Consider, and act upon, establishment and adoption of the City of Wylie Construction Code Board procedures and policies for hearings and polling methods. Staff Comments Building Official Mike McAnnally addressed the Board and stated that the Board would need to decide how they would vote and asked if they understand the process. Also, how will the Building Inspection Department present evidence. We would like to present evidence by using audio/visual equipment so that everyone could see evidence along with the packets to everyone. Most of the general business is a simple majority vote. If there is ever a decision to reverse an opinion or a decision from our office, do not hesitate to do so. He stated he would delegate any presentations to the licensed Code Enforcement Officers. He explained that we have 1 Code Enforcement Officer on staff, and our looking to get 2 more Code Enforcement Officers certified. Testimony will be given and recommendations can be made. Anyone will be able to address the person at the podium. He would request that everyone poll verbally, so that the Secretary will be better able to take the Minutes. Board Action Board Member Allen Morris made a motion for everyone to vote with a show of hands. Bryan Rogers seconded the motion. A vote was taken and passed 7-0. Board Member Allen Morris moved to accept the explanation that was given by Mike McAnnally at the January 8, 2009 Construction Code Board Meeting on policies and procedures and the additions this evening be accepted as it was presented to us. Brian Huddleston-Alternate, seconded the motion. A vote was passed 7-0. "� BUSINESS ITEMS 3. Consider, and act upon, request of a Sign Appeal Hearing from Mr. Bobby Esh seeking an appeal of sign permit denial through a variance from 15 (fifteen) foot front property line setback requirement per Ordinance 2008-33 for the new Radio Shack located at 3483 FM 544. Staff Comments Building Official Mike McAnnally stated that the gentleman that requested the variance was not present. He recommended that the Board move forward and grant the variance. He asked if the Board would have a problem. The applicant did pay for the hearing. Board Member Bryan Rogers asked if the applicant was required to be at the Meeting. Chairman Ronald Hauck stated he was not aware of any requirements that the applicant be at the hearing. Allen Mon-is asked if he had the opportunity and knowledge. Dwight Lancaster stated that Radio Shack was given notice. Dwight Lancaster stated we received a request for variance at 3483 FM 544. He stated that when FM 544 was widened the property lines were moved back in and that changed the setback. The monument signs that are existing on FM 544 that were done years ago were approved and met the setbacks at that time when the road was still an asphalt two-lane road. Radio Shack presented documentation showing a 15' setback, which is required by ordinance. When installation started, they realized they were 5' short of the 15' setback. The permit had been Minutes— February 5, 2009 Construction Code Board Page2 issued under mistaken information and was voided. He advised Radio Shack they needed to apply for a variance, which was done. This monument sign will not cause a visibility problem. The monument sign is engineered from the bottom up. Board Member Allen Morris asked if tWoon anyone had looked further up and down the street at other businesses. Dwight Lancaster stated that Collins Jeep and the Car Wash signs were approved years ago. Mike McAnnally stated that we would move toward a Sign Ordinance that establishes precedence on people being able to use their property for commercial businesses but the primary focus being on traffic safety. As Wylie grows with housing, the next evolution will be commercial and retail. These local businesses will need advertising to keep their businesses running here at the City. He will follow-up on a new Sign Ordinance. Board Action Allen Morris made a motion to accept the recommendation as presented. Ronald Hauck seconded the motion. A motion was passed 7-0. ADJOURNMENT With no further business before the Construction Code Board, a motion was made by Bryan Rogers, seconded by Allen Morris to adjourn the meeting at 7:37 p.m. A vote was taken and the motion passed. 040.4.66 44'6/ 4,11(eZ-- Ronald Hauck, Construction Code Board Chairman SUBMITTED BY: Wendy Young, C n tructi n Code d Secretary Minutes—February 5, 2009 Construction Code Board Page3