HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Building Code Board Of Appeals - 10/03/2019 - SpecialSPECIAL MEETING
Building Code Board of Appeals
Thursday, October 3, 2019 at 3:30 p.m.
Frost Bank Building, 2406 Leopard, Corpus Christi, Texas
Executive Conference Room or Via Conference Call
MINUTES
I. Call to Order: 3:42pm
II. Roll Call
➢ Members present (in person): Garry Camp, Pete Cavazos
➢ Members present (via phone): Ramiro Munoz, Robert Knowles
➢ Staff present. Gene Delauro, Yvette Dodd -Wallace, Jacob Warren
➢ Members not present: Hilary Davis
III. Appeal — DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:
1. Appeal
a) Appeal request from the Corpus Christi Housing Authority "Thanksgiving
Homes": Request to waive the freeboard requirement — Code of Ordinances,
Chapter 14, Article V, Flood Hazard Prevention Code, Sec 14-552 (1) for the
following lots:
1517 Dorado and 2037 Hudson
➢ Yvette Dodd -Wallace: The Corpus Christi Housing Authority is requesting to waive
the freeboard requirement, a self-imposed requirement of the City of Corpus Christi,
for 1517 Dorado and 2037 Hudson. No development plans have been received for
review as the Housing Authority has requested a variance prior to permit review to
determine the foundation type for these affordable homes. These properties are
mapped in the preliminary Special Flood Hazard Area. The City is working on a map
revision that could reduce the natural flooding and decrease the Special Flood Hazard
Area and base flood elevation. Staff is recommending approval of a variance for a one -
foot freeboard requirement only. These structures are still required to meet minimum
base flood elevation standards.
➢ Robert Knowles: Proposed a motion to approve the variance.
➢ Garry Camp: Proposed a discussion.
➢ Garry Camp: Does this set a precedence?
➢ Ramiro Munoz: I don't think it does. Different areas wouldn't have comparable
existing or rebuilt structures as a standard. Infill lots are different compared to
constructing a new subdivision.
SPECIAL MEETING
Building Code Board of Appeals
Thursday, October 3, 2019 at 3:30 p.m.
Frost Bank Building, 2406 Leopard, Corpus Christi, Texas
Executive Conference Room or Via Conference Call
➢ Garry Camp: I agree. Since this is an infill project, it should be handled as a unique
situation.
➢ Yvette Dodd -Wallace: The City is working with FEMA to revise the Special Flood
Hazard Area. All other Flood Insurance Rate Maps have been finalized.
➢ Garry Camp: Seconded the motion to approve the variance.
➢ Pete Cavazos and Ramiro Munoz motioned to approve the variance. 4-0
IV. Public Comment
➢ Ramiro Munoz: Calls for public comment.
➢ Gene Delauro: Let the record reflect that there were no members of the public in
attendance today.
➢ Ramiro Munoz: Closes public comment.
V. Adjourn:3:54pm
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