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Building Standards Board
Council Chambers, City Hall
July 25, 2013 @ 1 :30 p.m.
I. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Shane Torno at 1:33 p.m. in the Council Chambers
on the first floor of City Hall.
II. ROLL CALL
Board Members Present
Clarissa Beltran
Shawn Bodine
Peggy E. Mettlen
Michael A. McCauley
Shane Torno
Board Members Absent
Ramiro Munoz
Randal Salazar
A motion was made by Clarissa Beltran, and seconded by Michael McCauley to excuse the
absence of Peggy Mettlen from the Regular Meeting of May 23, 2013.
Staff Present
Teena Houston, Code Enforcement Supervisor/Board Liaison, (NSD)
Deborah Brown, Assistant City Attorney
Laura Rickerson, Code Enforcement Officer, (NSD)
Ron Arispe, Code Enforcement Officer, (NSD)
III. MINUTES
A motion was made by Shawn Bodine, and seconded by Clarissa Beltran to approve the
minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 23, 2013. A roll call vote was taken and the motion
passed.
IV. STAFF REPORT
Staff Report presented to the Board for discussion and information regarding cases
for 2011 to present. Motion was made by Shane Torno, seconded by Clarissa Beltran to
accept staff report. A roll call vote was taken and the motion passed.
V. OLD BUSINESS
A motion was made by Peggy Mettlen, and seconded by Clarissa Beltran to open the public
hearing. A roll call vote was taken and the motion passed.
A. Cases returning to the Board from the Regular Meeting of November 17, 2011; January 26,
2012; March 22, 2012.
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1. 406 Breckenridge Dr. residence, (Villa Gardens, Lot 13 Block 16)
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: To grant repairs due to the extent of deterioration.
APPEARING IN FAVOR: 0
APPEARING IN OPPOSITION: 0
Motion: A motion was made by Shawn Bodine, seconded by Shane Torno to accept
staff recommendations to allow repairs to the structure(s) according to Section 13-26
(G) (1) (a) of the City of Corpus Christi Code of Ordinances in which the owner be allowed
thirty (30) days to obtain the proper permits and start repairs to the structure(s) located
at 406 Breckenridge Dr. residence (Villa Gardens, Lot 13 Block 16) and if repairs are
started, an additional sixty (60) days be allowed to complete the repairs. If repairs are not
started and completed as required, then the City is authorized to demolish. A roll call vote
was taken and passed unanimously.
2. 2920 Dixie St. residence, (Harlem Park, Lot 5 Block 8)
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: To require demolition due to the extent of deterioration.
APPEARING IN FAVOR: 0
APPEARING IN OPPOSITION: 0
Motion: A motion was made by Michael McCauley, seconded by Peggy Mettlen to accept
staff recommendations and require demolition of the structure(s) according to Section 13-
26 (G) (1) (c) of the City of Corpus Christi Code of Ordinances in which the owner be allowed
thirty (30) days to obtain proper permits and complete the demolition of the structure(s)
located at 2920 Dixie St. residence (Harlem Park, Lot 5 Block 8). If the demolition is not
started and completed as required, then the City is authorized to demolish. A roll call vote
was taken and the motion passed unanimously.
3. 4545 Elvira Dr. 2 residential structures, (La Pascua 2, Lot 15-16 Block 2)
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: To require demolition due to the extent of deterioration.
APPEARING IN FAVOR: 0
APPEARING IN OPPOSITION: 0
Motion: A motion was made by Shawn Bodine, seconded by Shane Torno to accept staff
recommendations and require demolition of the structure(s) according to Section 13-26 (G)
(1) (c) of the City of Corpus Christi Code of Ordinances in which the owner be allowed thirty
(30) days to obtain proper permits and complete the demolition of the structure(s) located at
4545 Elvira Dr. 2 residential structures, (La Pascua, Lot 13-14 Block 13). If the
demolition is not started and completed as required, then the City is authorized to demolish.
A roll call vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously.
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4. 525 Jane St. residence, (Flour Bluff Ests #2, N/2 Lot 4 Block 11)
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: To grant repairs due to the extent of deterioration.
APPEARING IN FAVOR: Angel Castaneda
APPEARING IN OPPOSITION: 0
Motion: A motion was made by Shane Torno, seconded by Michael McCauley to accept
staff recommendations to allow repairs to the structure(s) according to Section 13-26
(G) (1) (a) of the City of Corpus Christi Code of Ordinances in which the owner be allowed
thirty (30) days to obtain the proper permits and start repairs to the structure(s) located
at 525 Jane St. residence (Flour Bluff Ests #2, /2 Lot 4 Block 11) and if repairs are
started, an additional sixty (60) days be allowed to complete the repairs. If repairs are not
started and completed as required, then the City is authorized to demolish. A roll call vote
was taken and passed unanimously.
5. 304 Knickerbocker Dr. residence & accessory, (Gateway Park, Lot 1 Block 5)
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: To grant repairs due to the extent of deterioration.
APPEARING IN FAVOR: 0
APPEARING IN OPPOSITION: 0
Motion: A motion was made by Shane Torno, seconded by Michael McCauley to accept
staff recommendations to allow repairs to the structure(s) according to Section 13-26
(G) (1) (a) of the City of Corpus Christi Code of Ordinances in which the owner be allowed
thirty (30) days to obtain the proper permits and start repairs to the structure(s) located
at 304 Knickerbocker Dr. residence & accessory (Gateway Park, Lot 1 Block 5) and if
repairs are started, an additional sixty (60) days be allowed to complete the repairs. If
repairs are not started and completed as required, then the City is authorized to demolish. A
roll call vote was taken and passed unanimously.
6. 438 Linnet Ct. residence, (Flour Bluff Estates Tr E of Lot 4 Block G)
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: To require demolition due to the extent of deterioration
APPEARING IN FAVOR: 0
APPEARING IN OPPOSITION: 0
Motion: A motion was made by Michael McCauley, seconded by Clarissa Beltran to accept
staff recommendations and require demolition of the structure(s) according to Section 13-
26 (G) (1) (c) of the City of Corpus Christi Code of Ordinances in which the owner be allowed
thirty (30) days to obtain proper permits and complete the demolition of the structure(s)
located at 438 Linnet Ct. residence, (Flour Bluff Estates, Tr E of Lot 4 Block G).
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If the demolition is not started and completed as required, then the City is authorized to
demolish. A roll call vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously.
7. 4402 Molina Dr. residence, (Molina 2, N/2 of Lot 6 Block 7)
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: To require demolition due to the extent of deterioration.
APPEARING IN FAVOR: 0
APPEARING IN OPPOSITION: 0
Motion: A motion was made by Shawn Bodine, seconded by Peggy Mettlen to accept staff
recommendations and require demolition of the structure(s) according to Section 13-26 (G)
(1) (c) of the City of Corpus Christi Code of Ordinances in which the owner be allowed thirty
(30) days to obtain proper permits and complete the demolition of the structure(s) located at
4402 Dr. residence, (Molina 2, N/2 of Lot 6 Block 7). If the demolition is not started and
completed as required, then the City is authorized to demolish. A roll call vote was taken and
the motion passed unanimously.
8. 1205 Nagle St. residence, (Gateway Park, Lot 23 Block 8)
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: To require demolition due to the extent of deterioration.
APPEARING IN FAVOR: 0
APPEARING IN OPPOSITION: 0
Motion: A motion was made by Clarissa Beltran, seconded by Michael McCauley to accept
staff recommendations and require demolition of the structure(s) according to Section 13-
26 (G) (1) (c) of the City of Corpus Christi Code of Ordinances in which the owner be allowed
thirty (30) days to obtain proper permits and complete the demolition of the structure(s)
located at 1205 Nagle St. residence, (Gateway Park, Lot 23 Block 8). If the demolition is
not started and completed as required, then the City is authorized to demolish. A roll call vote
was taken and the motion passed unanimously.
9. 2911 Rhodes Ct. residence, (Highway Park, Lot 7 Block B)
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: To require demolition due to the extent of deterioration.
APPEARING IN FAVOR: 0
APPEARING IN OPPOSITION: 0
Motion: A motion was made by Shane Torno, seconded by Michael McCauley to accept
staff recommendations and require demolition of the structure(s) according to Section 13-
26 (G) (1) (c) of the City of Corpus Christi Code of Ordinances in which the owner be allowed
thirty (30) days to obtain proper permits and complete the demolition of the structure(s)
located at 2911 Rhodes Ct. residence, (Highway Park, Lot 7 Block B). If the demolition is
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not started and completed as required, then the City is authorized to demolish. A roll call vote
was taken and the motion passed unanimously.
10. 2005 Van Loan Ave. residence (Hillcrest, Lot 3 Block 9)
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: To require demolition due to the extent of deterioration.
APPEARING IN FAVOR: 0
APPEARING IN OPPOSITION: 0
Motion: A motion was made by Michael McCauley, seconded by Shane Torno to accept
staff recommendations and require demolition of the structure(s) according to Section 13-
26 (G) (1) (c) of the City of Corpus Christi Code of Ordinances in which the owner be allowed
thirty (30) days to obtain proper permits and complete the demolition of the structure(s)
located 2005 Van Loan Ave. residence, (Hillcrest, Lot 3 Block 9). If the demolition is not
started and completed as required, then the City is authorized to demolish. A roll call vote
was taken and the motion passed unanimously.
VI. IDENTYIFY ITEMS FOR FUTURE AGENDA
VII. ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Clarissa Beltran, seconded by Michael McCauley to adjourn
the hearing at 2:19 p.m. on July 25, 2013.
Eddie Ortega
Director, Neighborhood Services
NOTE: For detailed information on testimony, refer to the tape retained on file in the
Zoning & Code Enforcement Division of the Neighborhood Services Department.