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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Building Standards Board - 03/30/2006 ti 03 cr Minutes MAY appla 1•3 1;:.:41::: NBuilding Standards BoardM c°,�f C,V Neighborhood Services Depart ', ,,nt OFFei 'S o trl Council Chambe s, City Hall ``o ww March 30, 200 12:00 p.m. `sats5v£t‘ I. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Gregory Spivey at 12:15 p.m. in the Council Chambers, on the first floor of City Hall. II. ROLL CALL Board Members Present David Amori, Frank Hastings, Jesus J. Jimenez, John Smith, Gregory Spivey, Ted Stephens Board Members Absent Renee Carter Staff Present Yvonne M. Haag, Director Robert Quiroz, Acting Zoning & Code Enforcement Administrator Teena Houston, Sr. Code Enforcement Officer Reagan L. Dear, Administrative Assistant Ronald Arispe, Code Enforcement Officer Brenda Garza, Code Enforcement Officer Jon Perez, Code Enforcement Officer Elizabeth Hundley, Assistant City Attorney III. TEXAS OPEN MEETINGS ACT TRAINING A motion was made by Gregory Spivey, and was seconded by Jesus J. Jimenez, to convene in the Staff Conference Room to conduct the Texas Open Meetings Act training and reconvene in the Council Chambers immediately'following the training. A roll call vote was taken and the motion passed. A motion was made by Gregory Spivey, and seconded by Jesus J. Jimenez, to designate the City Secretary as the Public Information Coordinator for the Building Standards Board. A roll call vote was taken and the motion passed. IV. MINUTES A motion was made by Gregory Spivey, and seconded by Jesus J. Jimenez, to approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of December 15, 2005. A roll call vote was taken and the motion passed. SCANNED c Minutes.__ 2 March 30, 2006 V. ELECTION OF OFFICERS A motion was made by David Amori, and seconded by Ted Stephens, to elect Gregory Spivey as the Building Standards Board Chairman. A roll call vote was taken and the motion passed. Gregory Spivey abstained from voting and accepted the position of Chairman. A motion was made by Ted Stephens, and seconded by Frank Hastings, to elect Jesus J. Jimenez as the Building Standards Board Vice-Chairman. A roll call vote was taken and the motion was passed. Jesus J. Jimenez abstained from voting and accepted the position of Vice-Chairman. VI. FREQUENCY OF MEETINGS HELD BY THE BUILDING STANDARDS BOARD A motion was made by Chairman Gregory Spivey, and seconded by Vice Chairman Jesus J. Jimenez, to change the frequency of the Building Standards Board Meetings from being conducted on a quarterly basis to a bi-monthly basis to begin in May 2006. VII. STAFF REPORT Teena Houston delivered a staff report to the Board to update them on the status of the cases presented at the Regular Meeting of December 15, 2005. VIII. NEW BUSINESS A motion to open the meeting to public hearing was made by Chairman Gregory Spivey, and seconded by Vice Chairman Jesus J. Jimenez. Roll call vote was taken and the motion passed. A. New cases presented to the Board for discussion and possible action. 1. 4649 Archer (Fairfield, Lot 13, Block 1) 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 Frank Hastings, seconded by Chairman Gregory Spivey, to accept staff recommendations and require demolition to the structure(s) according to Section 13-26 (G), (1), (c) of the City of Corpus Christi Code of Ordinances allowing thirty(30) days to obtain a permit and thirty (30) days to complete the demolition of the structure(s) located at 4649 Archer(Fairfield, Lot 13, Block 1). If 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. Minutes —' 3 March 30, 2006 2. 2909 Carver (Reynolds, Lot 15, 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 Chairman Gregory Spivey, seconded by John Smith, to accept staff recommendations and require demolition to the structure(s) according to Section 13-26 (G), (1), (c) of the City of Corpus Christi Code of Ordinances allowing thirty (30) days to obtain a permit and thirty (30) days to complete the demolition of the structure(s) located at 2909 Carver (Reynolds, Lot 15, Block B). If 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. 4701 Columbia St. (Washington, Lot N 55' 26, 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 John Smith, seconded by Chairman Gregory Spivey, to accept staff recommendations and require demolition to the structure(s) according to Section 13-26 (G), (1), (c) of the City of Corpus Christi Code of Ordinances allowing thirty (30) days to obtain a permit and thirty (30) days to complete the demolition of the structure(s) located at 4701 Columbia St. (Washington, Lot N 55' 26, Block 2). If 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. 4. 4705 Columbia St. (Washington S 131.02', Lot 26, Block 2) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: To require demolition due to the extent of deterioration • Minutes 4 y�� March 30,2006 APPEARING IN FAVOR: 0 APPEARING IN OPPOSITION: 0 Motion: A motion was made by Frank Hastings, seconded by Chairman Gregory Spivey, to accept staff recommendations and require demolition to the structure(s) according to Section 13-26 (G), (1), (c) of the City of Corpus Christi Code of Ordinances allowing thirty (30) days to obtain a permit and thirty (30) days to complete the demolition of the structure(s) • located at 4705 Columbia St.(Washinoton S 131.02', Lot 26, Block 2). If 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. 5. 2725 Guadalupe (Carver, Lot 19, Block 3) 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 Chairman Gregory Spivey, seconded by Vice Chairman Jesus J. Jimenez, to table this case until the next regular meeting of the Building Standards Board. A roll call vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously. 6. 2726 Lawton (Harlem Park, Lot 31, Block 4) 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 Chairman Gregory Spivey, seconded by David Amori, to accept staff recommendations and require demolition to the structure(s) according to Section 13-26 (G), (1), (c) of the City of Corpus Christi Code of Ordinances allowing thirty (30) days to obtain a permit and thirty (30) days to complete the demolition of the structure(s) Minutes ' 5 March 30, 2006 located at 2726 Lawton (Harlem Park, Lot 31, Block 4). If 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. 3002 Mac Arthur (La Arboleda, Lot 16, Block 3) 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 Chairman Gregory Spivey, seconded by Frank Hastings, to accept staff recommendations and require demolition to the structure(s) according to Section 13-26 (G), (1), (c) of the City of Corpus Christi Code of Ordinances allowing thirty (30) days to obtain a permit and thirty (30) days to complete the demolition of the structure(s) located at 3002 Mac Arthur (La Arboleda, Lot 16, Block 3). If 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. 1624 Morris (Residence and Storage Shed) (Morris and Mitchell, Lot 6, Block 5) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: 1. To allow repairs to the residence due to the extent of deterioration. 2. To require demolition of the • storage shed due to the extent of deterioration APPEARING IN FAVOR: 0 APPEARING IN OPPOSITION: 0 Motion: A motion was made by Chairman Gregory Spivey, seconded by John Smith, to accept staff recommendations and allow repairs to the residence according to Section 13-26 (G), (1), (a) of the City of Corpus Christi Code of Ordinances allowing thirty (30) days to obtain a permit and sixty (60) days to complete the repairs of the structure(s) located at 1624 Morris (residence) (Morris and Mitchell, Lot 6, Block 5). If repairs are not y=_ Minutes 6 . ) March 30, 2006 started and completed as required, then the City is authorized to demolish. A roll call vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously. Motion: A motion was made by John Smith, seconded by David Amori, to accept staff recommendations and require demolition to the storage shed according to Section 13-26 (G), (1), (c) of the City of Corpus Christi Code of Ordinances allowing thirty (30) days to obtain a permit and thirty (30) days to complete the demolition of the structure(s) located at 1624 Morris (storage shed) (Morris and Mitchell, Lot 6, Block 5). If 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. 318 Shawnee St. (Austin, Lot 22, 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 David Amori, and seconded by Chairman Gregory Spivey, to accept staff recommendations and require demolition to the structure(s) according to Section 13-26 (G), (1), (c) of the City of Corpus Christi Code of Ordinances allowing thirty (30) days to obtain a permit and thirty (30) days to complete the demolition of the structure(s) located at 318 Shawnee St. (Austin, Lot 22, Block 8). If 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. 10.1416 Sixteenth St. (Bay Terrace, Lot 40-41, Block 1301) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: To allow repairs due to the extent of deterioration APPEARING IN FAVOR: Elvira Benavidez Lopez Oscar Lopez APPEARING IN OPPOSITION: 0 Motion: A motion was made by Ted Stephens to accept staff recommendations and allow repairs to the structure(s) according to Minutes 7 % March 30, 2006 Section 13-26 (G), (1), (a) of the City of Corpus Christi Code of Ordinances allowing thirty (30) days to obtain a permit.and ninety (90) days to complete the repairs of the structure(s) located at 1416 Sixteenth St. (Bav Terrace, Lot 40-41, Block 1301). The motion fails due to a lack of a second. Motion: A motion was made by John Smith, seconded by David Amori, to accept staff recommendations and allow repairs to the structure(s) according to Section 13-26 (G), (1), (a) of the City of Corpus Christi Code of Ordinances allowing thirty (30) days to obtain a permit and ninety (90) days to complete the repairs of the structure(s) located at 1416 Sixteenth St. (Bay Terrace, Lot 40-41, Block 1301). If repairs are not started and completed as required, then the City is authorized to demolish. Discussion was held and the motion was withdrawn. Motion: A motion was made by Chairman Gregory Spivey, seconded by John Smith, to accept staff recommendations and allow repairs to the structure(s) according to Section 13-26 (G), (1), (a) of the City of Corpus Christi Code of Ordinances allowing forty-five (45) days to obtain a permit and ninety (90) days to complete the repairs of the structure(s) located at 1416 Sixteenth St. (Bav Terrace, Lot 40-41, Block 1301). If repairs are not started and completed as required, then the City is authorized to demolish. A roll call vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously. IX. BOARD REPORT Members of the Board requested the Hearing packets include a current copy of the tax record for each property presented to the Board, and the date of disconnection or voluntary termination of utilities. Members of the Board also requested to shadow some Inspectors on a few inspections to learn more about Code Enforcement procedures. X. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the BUILDING STANDARDS BOARD, Chairman Gregory Spivey adjourned the Hearing at 3:47 p.m. on March 30, 2006. Yvo ne Morales Haag, Dir:t Ne'a hborhood Services Department NOTE: For detailed information on testimony, refer to the tape retained on file in the Zoning & Code Enforcement Division of the Neighborhood Services Department.