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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.
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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.
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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
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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)
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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
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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
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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.