BUILDING AND FIRE BOARD OF APPEALS SPECIAL CALLED MEETING Wednesday April 27, 2022 @ 1:30 PM- IN PERSON PERMITTING DEVELOPMENT CENTER/ 4TH FLOOR, CONF RM 4001 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DR AUSTIN, TEXAS CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Ron Buys(Kitchen); Tim Arndt(Tovo); Alan Schumann-Chair(Adler); Marco Fiorilo(Ellis) Bobby Johns(Madison); Ben Abzug(Renteria); Aubrey Brasfield-V Chair(Fuentes) A.J Juraska(Pool); Gary Wilks(Kelly) AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES- Minutes from Regular Called Meeting from August 25, 2. DISCUSSION- Exterior Deck Replacement in WUI 2021. 3. DISCUSSION AND ACTION a. 2022 Board Schedule b. Election of Officers 4. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Rick Arzola at Development Services Department, Building Inspections, at (512) 974-2417, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711.
BUILDING AND FIRE BOARD OF APPEALS SPECIAL CALLED MEETING Wednesday April 27, 2022 @ 1:30 PM- IN PERSON PERMITTING DEVELOPMENT CENTER/ 4TH FLOOR, CONF RM 4001 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DR AUSTIN, TEXAS CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Ron Buys(Kitchen); Tim Arndt(Tovo); Alan Schumann-Chair(Adler); Marco Fiorilo(Ellis) Bobby Johns(Madison); Ben Abzug(Renteria); Aubrey Brasfield-V Chair(Fuentes) A.J Juraska(Pool); Gary Wilks(Kelly) AGENDA ADDENDUM CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. 6. DISCUSSION- Flat Top Fence Resolution approved by Council. ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Rick Arzola at Development Services Department, Building Inspections, at (512) 974-2417, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711.
Safe Fence Resolution Purpose To provide an update regarding the 2022 Safe Fence Resolution # 20211104-039 History • November 9, 2020 - Beth Culver and proponents of change presented to the board a possible code change that would impact fence design for the life and safety of children, pets, wildlife and contractors in our community. • June 4, 2021 – Building and Fire Board Working Group met to draft resolution for fence safety requirements. Group Members Rick Arzola Tony Hernandez Julie Damian David King Alan Schumann Ashley Juraska Aubrey Brasfield • June 23, 2021 - Board Member Juraska made a motion to recommend the resolution, Chairman Schumann seconded the motion. Motion passed 6-0. Council Direction Initiated amendments to the Technical Codes to address dangerous fence design including spiked pickets, spiked bars and other spiked decorative elements that protrude above the top horizontal bar of a fence. Directed the City Manager to work with stakeholders to explore: o Requiring flat top styles on new fences of all lengths o Applying flat top fence requirements to all new fences of six feet tall or shorter o Applying flat top fence requirements to substantial fence repairs or remodeling of 50% or more of an existing fence Engagement Schedule Internal Audience External Audience Questions/Comments
