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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Building Standards Board - 01/28/2021Minutes Building Standards Board Council Chambers, City Hall January 28, 2021 @ 1:39 p.m. I. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Pete Cavazos at 1:39 P.M. in the Council Chambers on the first floor of City Hall. II. ROLL CALL Board Members Present Lillian T. Helms - WEBEX Craig S. Loving – In Person Pete Cavazos – In Person Coretta Graham - WEBEX David Foster - WEBEX Staff Present Liza Lopez, Code Enforcement Program Manager. Police Diana T Garza, Code Compliance Officer/ Liaison, Police Jessica Martinez, Administrative Support II, Police Maria Garcia, Management Assistant, Police Casandra Perez, Administrative Support II, Police Yvette Aguilar, Assistant City Attorney III. Board Members Absent Tim Honea - Resigned Art Ramirez IV. ABSENCES A motion was made by Craig S Loving and seconded by David Foster to excuse an absence if an excuse was provided and to if an excuse was not provided the absences would remain unexcused for the meeting held on November 19, 2020. A roll call vote was taken, and the motion passed unanimously. V. MINUTES A motion was made by Coretta Graham and seconded by Craig S Loving to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of November 19, 2020. A roll call vote was taken, and the motion passed unanimously. VI. STAFF REPORT The Staff Report was presented to the Board for discussion and information regarding cases from January 23, 2020 to present. No motion was made to approve the staff report. No roll call vote was taken. VII. PUBLIC COMMENT A motion was made by Pete Cavazos to open the floor for public comment. Chris Dorsey representing Richard Peraino said he wanted to confirm that 1538 Cambridge was pulled from today’s meeting. Diana will contact before the next hearing. As there were no other public comments made Pete Cavazos closed the public comment. VIII. NOMINATIONS FOR VICE CHAIR AND CHAIRPERSON. A motion was made by Coretta Graham to nominate Coretta Graham for Vice Chair and Craig S Loving seconded the nomination. No other nominations were made. A motion was made by Craig S Loving for appointment by acclamation and seconded by Coretta Graham. A roll call vote was taken, all in favor and the motion passed unanimously. A motion was made by Craig S Loving to nominate Pete Cavazos for Chairperson. Pete Cavazos declined the nomination. Craig S Loving nominated Lillian T Helms and Coretta Graham seconded the nomination. Lillian T Helms accepted the nomination. A roll call vote was taken, the motion passed unanimously. IX. OLD BUSINESS 1. 2442 Bevecrest Dr., Demolition Residence (Crestmont #10R Blk 1 Lt 18) Staff Recommendation: To require demolition due to the extent of deterioration and work not completed. Appearing in Favor: No one. Appearing in Opposition: Robert Dominguez Motion: Mr. Dominguez has obtained an electrical final and his Certificate of Occupancy, but Diana was unable to verify a building final inspection in the system. Diana states that minor repairs still need to be completed inside the house. Mr. Dominguez states that the inspector told him that he could move in and finish the repairs as the process moves along. Diana will be researching and clarifying if the final inspections were completed. The board decided to table this until the next meeting. A motion was made by Coretta Graham and seconded by Pete Cavazos to table this case for the next meeting. A roll call vote was taken and passed unanimously. 2. 4326 Catfish Dr., Demolition Residence (River Canyon #1 Lt 8 Bk 1) Staff Recommendation: To require demolition due to the extent of deterioration from fire damage. Appearing in Favor: No one. Appearing in Opposition: Lydia Elizondo Motion: A motion was made by Pete Cavazos and seconded by Coretta Graham to reject the staff recommendation of demolition and table this case to the next meeting. We will give Ms. Elizondo 14 days to secure the property (the garage door area and the side/back gate) as per city ordinance. Since she is selling the property, we ask that she be a motivated seller and try to sell the property before the next meeting. X. NEW BUSINESS 1. 309 Hiawatha St., Demolition Residence (Austin Blk 8 Lot 14) Staff Recommendation: To require demolition due to the extent of deterioration and work not completed Appearing in Favor: No one. Appearing in Opposition: No one. Motion: A motion was made by Pete Cavazos and seconded by Lillian T Helms to accept the staff recommendation and require demolition of the structure(s) according to Section 13-22(H) (1) (c) of the Corpus Christi Property Maintenance Code in which the owner will be allowed thirty (30) days to obtain proper permits and complete the demolition of the structure(s) located at 309 Hiawatha St., Demolition Residence (Austin Blk 8 Lt 14). 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. 2. 505 Jester St., Demolition Residence (Flour Bluff Estates #2 Bk 10 Lt10) Staff Recommendation: To require demolition due to the extent of deterioration and fire damage. Appearing in Favor: Eva Moxon - owner, Curtis Hanna - neighbor Appearing in Opposition: No one. Motion: A motion was made by Coretta Graham and seconded by Lillian T Helms to accept the staff recommendation and require demolition of the structure(s) according to Section 13-22(H) (1) (c) of the Corpus Christi Property Maintenance Code in which the owner will be allowed thirty (30) days to obtain proper permits and complete the demolition of the structure(s) located at 505 Jester St., Demolition Residence (Flour Bluff Estates #2 Blk 10 Lot 10) 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. 4514 Nicholson St., Demolition Residence (WoodCrest HGTS #3 Blk 3 Lot 4) Staff Recommendation: To require demolition due to the extent of deterioration and work not completed. Appearing in Favor: No one. Appearing in Opposition: No one. Motion: A motion was made by Pete Cavazos and seconded by Coretta Graham to accept the staff recommendation and require demolition of the structure(s) according to Section 13- 22(H) (1) (c) of the Corpus Christi Property Maintenance Code in which the owner will be allowed thirty (30) days to obtain proper permits and complete the demolition of the structure(s) located at 4514 Nicholson St., Demolition Residence (WoodCrest HGTS #3 Blk 3 Lot 4) 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 XI. IDENTIFYING ITEMS FOR FUTURE AGENDA No items to identify. Next meeting will be held March 25th, 2021. Next meeting will be done via Webex. XII. ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by Craig S Loving to adjourn the hearing at 3:55 P.M. on January 28, 2021. ____________________________________ Liza Lopez Code Enforcement Program Manager Note: For detailed information on testimony, refer to the recording retained on file in the Code Enforcement Division of the City of Corpus Christi Police Department.