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Minutes
OCT 2 3 2009
Building Standards Board CITY SECRETARY'S OFFICE
Council Chambers, City Hall
January 29, 2009 @ 1:00 p.m.
I. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Vice Chairman Jesus Jimenez at 1:03 p.m.
in the Council Chambers on the first floor of City Hall.
II. ROLL CALL
Board Members Present
Vice Chairman Jesus Jimenez, Rene Carter, Lisa Huerta, Ted Stephens,
Robert White
Board Members Absent
Frank Hastings
Staff Present
Yvonne Morales Haag, Director (NSD)
Robert Quiroz, Zoning & Code Enforcement Administrator, NSD
Elizabeth Hundley, Assistant City Attorney
Wendy McCall, Administrative Assistant, NSD
Jon Perez, Code Enforcement Officer, NSD
Ron Arispe, Code Enforcement Officer, NSD
Ron Boyd, Code Enforcement Officer, NSD
Andy Montes, Code Enforcement Officer, NSD
Ed Salazar, Code Enforcement Officer, NSD
III. MINUTES
A motion was made by Robert White,and seconded by Renee Carter to approve
the minutes of the Regular Meeting of November 20, 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 2005-2008.
V. OLD BUSINESS
A. Case returning to the Board from the Regular Meeting of November 20,
2008
1. 1619 Morris St. rear residence (Morris & Mitchell, Lot 4A Block 8)
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION: To grant repairs due to the
extent of deterioration
APPEARING IN FAVOR: Juvenal Rocha
APPEARING IN OPPOSITION: 0
Motion: A motion was made by Jesus Jimenez, seconded by Ted Stephens,
to rescind previous board order to demolish structure(s) from the regular
meeting of November 20, 2008 and 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 a permit
and start repairs to the structure(s) located at 1619 Morris St. rear residence
(Morris & Mitchell, Lot 4A, Block 8) 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 the motion passed unanimously.
2. 1621 Morris St. front residence (Morris & Mitchell, Lot 4A Block 8)
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: To grant repairs due to the
extent of deterioration
APPEARING IN FAVOR: Juvenal Rocha
APPEARING IN OPPOSITION: 0
Motion: A motion was made by Jesus Jimenez, seconded by Ted Stephens,
to rescind previous board order to demolish structure(s) from the regular
meeting of November 20, 2008 and 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 a permit
and start repairs to the structure(s) located at 1621 Morris St. front
residence (Morris & Mitchell, Lot 4A, Block 8) 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 the motion passed unanimously.
V. NEW BUSINESS
1. 308 Chenoweth Dr. residence (Morningside, Lot 2 & E44' Lot 3 Block 6)
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: To grant repairs due to
the extent of deterioration
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APPEARING IN FAVOR: Jack Painter
APPEARING IN OPPOSITION: 0
Motion: A motion was made by Ted Stephens, seconded by Jesus Jimenez
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 308
Chenoweth Dr, (Morningside, Lot 2 & E44' Lot 3 Block 6) and if repairs
are started, an additional one hundred twenty (120) 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. 2701 Countiss Dr. residence (Highway Village 2, Lot 16 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 Ted Stephens, 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 thirty (30) days to obtain proper
permits and complete the demolition of the structure(s) located at 2701
Countiss Dr. residence (Highway Village 2, Lot 16 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 passed unanimously.
3. 1513 Eighteenth (18th) St. residence (Bay Terrace 2 Lots 25 & 26 Block 1602)
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 Renee Carter,
to accept staff recommendations and require demolition of the structure(s)
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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 1513
Eighteenth (18th) St. residence (Bay Terrace 2, Lot 25 &26 Block 1602).
If the demolition is not started and completed as required, then the City is
authorized to demolish. A roll call vote was taken and passed unanimously
4. 1119 Main Dr. residence (Hudson Acres, Lot 24 Block 2)
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: To grant repairs due to
the extent of deterioration
APPEARING IN FAVOR: Sylvia Arispe
APPEARING IN OPPOSITION: 0
Motion: A motion was made by Jesus Jimenez, seconded by Renee Carter
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 1119 Main Dr. residence (Hudson
Acres, Lot 24 Block 2) 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.
Amendment to Motion: A second motion was made by Ted Stephens,
seconded by Jesus Jimenez to amend the motion made by Jesus Jimenez to
eliminate the last paragraph which states that if repairs are not started and
completed as required, the City beauthorize 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 to accept the amended motion
and passed unanimously.
5. 1130 Manchester Ave. detached garage (Manchester Place, Lot 5 Block 2)
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: To require demolition due to
the extent of deterioration
APPEARING IN FAVOR: 0
APPEARING IN OPPOSITION: 0
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Motion: A motion was made by Ted Stephens, 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 thirty (30) days to obtain proper
permits and complete the demolition of the structure(s) located at 1130
Manchester Ave. detached garage (Manchester Place, Lot 5 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. 2602 Mary St residence (Steele, Lot 45 & 46 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 Ted Stephens, 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 2602 Mary
St residence (Steele, Lot 45 & 46 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.
7. 800 McBride Ln residence & detached garage (Laird, Lot 1C)
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: To grant repairs due to
the extent of deterioration
APPEARING IN FAVOR: 0
APPEARING IN OPPOSITION: Louie Trevino
Motion: A motion was made by Ted Stephens, seconded by Renee Carter 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 800 McBride Ln., (residence) (Laird,
Lot 1C) 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,
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then the City is authorized to demolish. A roll call vote was taken and the
motion passed unanimously.
Motion: A motion was made by Ted Stephens, seconded by Renee Carter
to amend 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 800 McBride Ln.,
(storage) (Laird, Lot 1C) 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 the motion passed unanimously.
8. 8934 McGloin Rd residence (Assessors Map 148 1 Ac out of Tr H Tr 9)
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: To require demolition due to
the extent of deterioration
APPEARING IN FAVOR: Carol Bray-City Attorney
APPEARING IN OPPOSITION: Joe Brock
Motion: A motion was made by Robert White, 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 thirty (30) days to obtain proper
permits and complete the demolition of the structure(s) located at 8934
McGloin Rd residence (Assessors Map 148 1Ac out of Tr H Tr 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.
9. 1438-19th St. residence (Bay Terrace #2, S3' of Lot 49 all of 50 &51 Block 1601)
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: To require demolition due to
the extent of deterioration
APPEARING IN FAVOR: 0
APPEARING IN OPPOSITION: Anna Martinez
Motion: A motion was made by Robert White, seconded by Jesus Jimenez
to table this case to the next March 26, 2009 regular hearing. A roll call vote
was taken and the motion passed unanimously.
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10. 1514 Seventeenth (17th) St residence (Bay Terrace #2, Lots 39-40 Block 1402)
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 Jesus Jimenez, 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 1514
Seventeenth St., residence (Bay Terrace 2, Lots 39-40 Block 1402). 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
11. 1502 Tarlton St commercial(Copps, Lot 2)
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: To table East wing to be
presented to the regular
meeting of March 26, 2009
APPEARING IN FAVOR: 0
APPEARING IN OPPOSITION: 0
Motion: A motion was made by Jesus Jimenez, seconded by Lisa Huerta to
accept staff recommendation to table this case to the next March 26, 2009
regular hearing. A roll call vote was taken and the motion passed
unanimously.
12. 709 Wildwood Dr residence (Rolling Acres 2, Lot 7 Block 2)
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: To require demolition due to
extent of deterioration
APPEARING IN FAVOR: 0
APPEARING IN OPPOSITION: Jimmy Ashworth
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Motion: A motion was made by Robert White, seconded by Lisa Huerta to
amend 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 709 Wildwood Dr., residence (Rolling
Acres Lot 7 Block 2) and if repairs are started, an additional ninety (90) 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.
The Board discussed adopting the Building Standards rules of procedure and to
consider the option of becoming a commission or remaining a board.
VI. IDENTIFY ITEMS FOR FUTURE AGENDA
VII. ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Robert White, seconded by Jesus Jimenez to adjourn
the hearing at 3:04 p.m. on January 29, 2009. A roll call vote was taken and the
motion passed unanimously.
Yvonne Morales Haag, Director
Neighborhood 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.