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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Building Standards Board - 03/27/2008 Minutes `` ` Building Standards Board ._. Neighborhood Services Department Council Chambers, City Hall March 27, 2008 1:00 p.m. I. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Chairman Gregory Spivey at 1:04 p.m. in the Council Chambers, on the first floor of City Hall. II. ROLL CALL Board Members Present Chairman Gregory Spivey, Renee Carter, Frank Hastings, Lisa Huerta, Ted Stephens, Jesus Jimenez, Robert White The absence of Vice-Chairman Jesus Jimenez of the Regular Meeting of January 31, 2008 was considered and excused. Staff Present Yvonne Morales Haag, Director Robert Quiroz, Zoning & Code Enforcement Administrator Teena Houston, Sr. Code Enforcement Officer Elizabeth Hundley, Assistant City Attorney Savannah Kirkpatrick, Management Aide Wendy McCall, Administrative Assistant Jon Perez, Code Enforcement Officer Ron Arispe, Code Enforcement Officer Ron Boyd, Code Enforcement Officer Andy Montes, Code Enforcement Officer Michelle Zuniga, Code Enforcement Officer III. MINUTES A motion was made by Chairman Gregory Spivey, and seconded by.Vice- Chairman Jesus Jimenez to approve the Minutes as amended of the Regular Meeting of January 31, 2008. A roll call vote was taken and the motion passed. IV. STAFF REPORT Staff Report presented to the Board for their information regarding the Active Building Cases for 2007-2008. Board member Ted Stephens complimented staff on a very thorough presentation report. No action was taken. t Building Standards Board Minutes March 27, 2008 Page 2.of 8 V. NEW BUSINESS A. New cases presented to the Board for discussion and possible action. 1. 2739 Auther St. residence, carport, & 2 storage sheds (Village Park, Lot 23 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 Ted Stephens, seconded by Chairman Gregory Spivey, 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 2739 Auther St. residence, carport, & 2 storage sheds (Village Park, Lot 23 Block 3). 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. 2. 339 N. Bluntzer St. commercial bldg. (Los Angeles Hills, Lot 11-12, Block 5) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: To require demolition due to the extent of deterioration APPEARING IN FAVOR: Joe Medina APPEARING IN OPPOSITION: 0 Motion: A motion was made by Chairman Gregory Spivey, seconded by Jesus Jimenez, 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 sixty (60) days to obtain proper permits and complete the demolition of the structure(s) located at 339 N. Bluntzer St. commercial bldg. (Los Angeles Hills, Lot 11-12 Block 5). 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. 1006 Hancock Ave. detached garage (Shannon, Lot 12 Less w2ft all 13 Block 2) • Building Standards Board Minutes March 27, 2008 Page3of8 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 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 1006 Hancock Ave. detached garage, (Shannon, Lot 12 Less w2ft all 13 Block 2). 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. 4. 1003-1/2 Main Dr. residence (Hudson Acres, N/2 of Lot 45 Exc 30 ft, 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 Frank Hastings, seconded by Renee Carter 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 1003-1/2 Main Dr. residence, (Hudson Acres, N/2 of Lot 45 Exc 30 ft, Block 2),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. 5. 1005 Main Dr. residence (Hudson Acres, S/2 of Lot 44 Exc 30 ft Block 2) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: To require demolition due to the extent of deterioration APPEARING IN FAVOR: 0 APPEARING IN OPPOSITION: 0 Building Standards Board Minutes March 27, 2008 Page4of8 Motion: A motion was made by Chairman Gregory Spivey, seconded by Lisa Huerta 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 1005 Main Dr. residence, (Hudson Acres, S/2 of Lot 44 Exc 30 ft, Block 2),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. 6. 1605 Main Dr. detached garage (Hudson Acres, Lot 20, Block 1) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: To require demolition due to the extent of deterioration APPEARING IN FAVOR: Yolanda & Nicolasa Villarreal APPEARING IN OPPOSITION: 0 Motion: A motion was made by Chairman Gregory Spivey, seconded by Jesus Jimenez to table this case to the next May 29, 2008 regular hearing. A roll call vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously. 7. 925 Mc Donald St. residence (Flour Bluff Park, Lot 7, Block 12) 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 Ted Stephens, seconded by Frank Hastings 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 925 Mc Donald St. residence, (Flour Bluff Park, Lot 7, Block 12) and if repairs are started, an additional thirty (30) 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 the motion passed unanimously. Building Standards Board Minutes March 27, 2008 Page5of8 8. 1001 Seventh (7th) St. detached accessory bldg (Bay Terrace , Lots 10-11 Block 6) 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 Ted Stephens,seconded by Chairman Gregory Spivey 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 1001 Seventh (7th) St. detached accessory bldg. (Bay Terrace, Lots 10-11, Block 6) and if repairs are started, an additional thirty (30) 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 the motion passed unanimously. 9. 1321 Seventh (7th) St. residence, (Booty & Allen, Lot 17, Block 2) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: To grant repairs due to the extent of deterioration APPEARING IN FAVOR: Rose Esquivel APPEARING IN OPPOSITION: 0 Motion: A motion was made by Jesus Jimenez, seconded by Ted Stephens 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 sixty (60) days to obtain the proper permits and start repairs to the structure(s) located at 1321 Seventh-(7th) St. residence (Booty & Allen, Lot 17, Block 2) and if repairs are started, an additional ninety (90) days be allowed to complete the repairs. Amendment to Motion: A second motion was made by Ted Stephens, seconded by Chairman Gregory Spivey to amend the motion made by Jesus Jimenez to include the statement, "If repairs are not started and completed as required, then the City is authorized to demolish."A roll call vote was taken on the amendment and the amendment to the initial motion passed unanimously. Motion as Amended: A roll call vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously. c) Building Standards Board Minutes March 27, 2008 • Page 6 of 8 1321 Seventh (7th) St. detached garage, (Booty &Allen, Lot 17, Block 2) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: To require demolition due to the extent of deterioration APPEARING IN FAVOR: Rose Esquivel APPEARING IN OPPOSITION: 0 Motion: A motion was made by Chairman Gregory Spivey , seconded by Ted Stephens 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 1321 Seventh (7th) detached garage, (Booty & Allen , Lot 17, Block 2),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. 10. 704 Sixteenth (16th) St. residence (Home Place, Lot 2, Block 18) 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 Chairman Gregory Spivey, seconded by Ted Stephens 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 704 Sixteenth (16th) St. residence, (Home Place, Lot 2, Block 18) and if repairs are started, an additional thirty (30) 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 the motion passed unanimously. Building Standards Board Minutes March 27, 2008 Page 7 of 8 11. 12461 Up River Rd. residence, 3 storage sheds (Griffin W R Bluebonnet 1.38 Acs out of Lot 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 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 12461 Up River Rd. residence, (Griffin W R Bluebonnet 1.38 Acs out of Lot 1),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 following board members voted in favor of the motion: Renee Carter, Frank Hastings, Lisa Huerta, Gregory Spivey, and Robert White. The following board members voted in opposition of the motion: Jesus Jimenez and Ted Stephens. The motion passed with a majority vote. Motion: A motion was made by Frank Hastings, seconded by Chairman Gregory Spivey 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 12461 Up River Rd. (3) storage sheds (Griffin W R Bluebonnet 1.38 Acs out of Lot 1),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 following board members voted in favor of the motion: Renee Carter, Frank Hastings, Lisa Huerta, Gregory Spivey, Ted Stephens, and Robert White. The following board member voted in opposition of the motion: Jesus Jimenez. The motion passed with a majority vote. VI. RECOMMENDATION ON TERMS EXPIRATIONS A motion was made by Chairman Gregory Spivey, seconded by Frank Hastings to accept the boards recommendation to City Council for re-appointment of the following board members: Renee Carter, Jesus Jimenez, and Gregory Spivey. A roll call vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously. Building Standards Board Minutes March 27, 2008 Page 8 of 8 V. BOARD REPORT Discussion of repairs in progress at 530 S.Tancahua St. No action taken. VII. ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by Chairman Gregory Spivey, seconded by Ted Stephens to adjourn the hearing at 2:25 p.m. on March 27, 2008. A roll call vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously. 41r_ vo e Morales Haag, Dire or Nei: borhood Services Dep. . e t NOTE: For detailed information on testimony, refer to the tape retained on file in the Zoning & Code Enforcement Division of the Neighborhood Services Department.