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Building Standards Board
Council Chambers, City Hall
May 26th , 2022@ 1:30p.m.
I. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Catherine Giffin at 1:33pm in the Council Chambers on
the first floor of City Hall.
II. ROLL CALL
Board Members Present
Coretta Graham – present (late)
Catherine Giffin – present
Monica Pareso – present
John Solberg – present
Johanna Ortiz – present
Merced Pena (alternate)-present
Staff Present
Bobbie-Rae Maldonado, Interim Code Compliance Program Manager
Michael Gutierrez, Code Compliance Supervisor
Diana T Garza, Code Compliance Officer/Liaison
Jonathan Vining, Code Compliance Official
Jessica Martinez, Administrative Support II
Maria Garcia, Management Assistant
Adeltia Cavada, Assistant City Attorney
III. PUBLIC COMMENT
A motion was made by Catherine Giffin to open the floor for public comment. As there was
no response, Catherine Giffin closed the public comment.
IV. MINUTES
A motion was made by Catherine Giffin and seconded by Johanna Ortiz to amend the
minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 28 , 2022. A roll call vote was taken, and the motion
passed unanimously.
V. NOMINATION FOR CHAIRPERSON
A motion was made by Monica Pareso and seconded by Johanna Ortiz to appoint Catherine
Giffin to Chairperson of Building Substandard Board. A roll call vote was taken, and the
motion passed unanimously.
VI. ABSENCES
No action taken since all board members were present for the April 28th , 2022, hearing.
VII. STAFF REPORT
1. The Staff Report was presented to the Board for discussion and information regarding
cases from January 28, 2021, to present. A motion was made by Coretta Graham
seconded by Monica Pareso to approve the staff report. A roll call vote was taken, and the
motion passed unanimously.
2. Update on Proposed PMC Amendments-no discussion or comments for board.
3. Emergency demolition updates provided for 4706 Everhart, 4443 Hart, 3042 Horne, and
424 Cheyenne.
VIII. CASES TABLED/PULLED
1. 3010 Westgard Ln.,(DELLWOOD BLK 1 LOT 47)- Per code enforcement, case to be
presented at the July 2022 board meeting. Proper notification to be given to
lienholder/mortgage company and rental management company.
2. 5025 Bonner Dr.,(GARDENDALE NW66 OF LT 4 BLK 4)-Per code enforcement,
accessory structures demolished by property owner.
IX. OLD BUSINESS
1. 4025 Santa Elena St., Demolition Residence (SANTA ELENA BLK 4 LOT 22)
Property owner was ordered to appear at hearing to provide a timeline for repair plans to
the Board. Owner failed to appear and no contact was made with Code department.
Motion:
A motion was made by Catherine Giffin and seconded by Coretta Graham for Code
Liaison to provide recommendations at next scheduled meeting. A roll call vote was
taken and passed unanimously.
X. NEW BUSINESS
1. 625 Atlantic St., Demolition Residence and Accessory Structure (DEL MAR LT 16 BK
4O)
Staff Recommendation: To require demolition due to the extent of deterioration
Appearing in Favor: No one
Appearing in Opposition: Michael De Los Santos, Armando De Los Santos,
Melinda De Los Santos
Motion:
A motion was made by John Solberg 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 625 Atlantic St., Demolition Residence and Accessory Structure (DEL MAR
LT 16 BK 4O) 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. 422 Linnet Ct., Demolition Residence (FLOUR BLUFF ESTATES LT 24A BK G)
Staff Recommendation: To require demolition due to the extent of deterioration
Appearing in Favor: No one
Appearing in Opposition: Daniel Bires, Clarissa Rodriguez.
Motion:
A motion was made by John Solberg 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 422 Linnet Ct., Demolition Residence (FLOUR BLUFF ESTATES LT 24A BK
G) 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 with a four to one vote.
3. 110 Josephine St., Demolition Residence (MUSSETT BLK 3 LOT 1).
Staff Recommendation: To require demolition due to the extent of deterioration
Appearing in Favor: No one.
Appearing in Opposition: Attorney Jeffrey Kane (in appearance for Attorney
David Klein)
Motion:
A motion was made by John Solberg and seconded by Coretta Graham to oppose the staff
recommendation and require the property owner to secure structures and provide a timeline
for renovation or demo within 30 days for the structure(s) located at 110 Josephine St.,
Demolition Residence (MUSSETT BLK 3 LOT 1). A roll call vote was taken and passed
with a four to one vote.
4. 110 Josephine St. aka 102 Josephine St, Demolition Residence (MUSSETT BLK 3 LOT
1).
Staff Recommendation: To require demolition due to the extent of deterioration.
Appearing in Favor: No one.
Appearing in Opposition: Attorney Jeffrey Kane (in appearance for Attorney
David Klein)
Motion:
A motion was made by Monica Pareso 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 110 Josephine St. aka 102 Josephine St, Demolition Residence (MUSSETT
BLK 3 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 passed unanimously.
5. 110 Josephine St. aka 106 Josephine St, Demolition Residence (MUSSETT BLK 3 LOT
1).
Staff Recommendation: To require demolition due to the fire damage.
Appearing in Favor: No one.
Appearing in Opposition: Attorney Jeffrey Kane (in appearance for Attorney
David Klein)
Motion:
A motion was made by Monica Pareso and seconded by Catherine Giffin 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 110 Josephine St. aka 106 Josephine St, Demolition Residence (MUSSETT
BLK 3 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 passed unanimously.
6. 2849 Tuscarora Dr. Demolition Residence and Accessory structure (OVERLAND
MEADOWS #2 BLK 14 LOT 27)
Staff Recommendation: To require repair due to the extent of deterioration.
Appearing in Favor: Chris Dean, Johnny Dean.
Appearing in Opposition: No one.
Motion:
A motion was made by Monica Pareso and seconded by Coretta Graham to accept the
staff recommendation and require repair 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 repair of the
structure(s) located at 2849 Tuscarora Dr. Demolition Residence and Accessory
structure (OVERLAND MEADOWS #2 BLK 14 LOT 27) If the repair is not started
and completed as required, then the City is authorized to demolish. A roll call vote was
taken and passed unanimously.
7. 2128 Peabody., Demolition Residence and Accessory Structure (HILLCREST LTS 14 &
15 BLK 31)
Staff Recommendation: To require demolition due to the extent of deterioration.
Appearing in Favor: No one.
Appearing in Opposition: Marche Kennedy
Motion:
A motion was made by Monica Pareso and seconded by Coretta Graham to oppose the
staff recommendation and require owner to provide a timeline for repair or demolition
within 90 days for the structure(s) located at 2128 Peabody., Demolition Residence and
Accessory Structure (HILLCREST LTS 14 & 15 BLK 31)
A roll call vote was taken and passed unanimously.
8. 809 S. Alameda St., Demolition Residence (EXTENSION TO SOUTH END BLK 14
LOT 1)
Staff Recommendation: To require demolition due to the extent of deterioration.
Appearing in Favor: No one.
Appearing in Opposition: No one.
Motion:
A motion was made by Catherine Giffin and seconded by Monica Pareso 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 809 S. Alameda St., Demolition Residence (EXTENSION TO
SOUTH END BLK 14 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 passed
unanimously.
9. 813 S. Alameda St. Bldg 1, 4 Units, Demolition Residence (BAY TERRACE N4 OF LT 9
& ALL OF LTS 10 THRU 13 BLK)
Staff Recommendation: To require demolition due to the extent of deterioration.
Appearing in Favor: No one.
Appearing in Opposition: No one.
Motion:
A motion was made by Catherine Giffin and seconded by Monica Pareso 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 813 S. Alameda St. Bldg 1, 4 Units, Demolition Residence (BAY
TERRACE N4 OF LT 9 & ALL OF LTS 10 THRU 13 BLK )
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.
10. 813 S. Alameda St. aka 817 S. Alameda Bldg 2, 4 Units, Demolition Residence (BAY
TERRACE N4 OF LT 9 & ALL OF LTS 10 THRU 13 BLK )
Staff Recommendation: To require demolition due to the extent of deterioration.
Appearing in Favor: No one.
Appearing in Opposition: No one.
Motion:
A motion was made by Monica Pareso 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 813 S. Alameda St. aka 817 S. Alameda Bldg 2, 4 Units,
Demolition Residence (BAY TERRACE N4 OF LT 9 & ALL OF LTS 10 THRU 13
BLK). 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.
11. 437 Military Dr., Demolition Residence and Accessory Structure (NAVAL CENTER
LTS 12 & 13 BK 13)
Staff Recommendation: To require demolition due to the extent of deterioration.
Appearing in Favor: No one.
Appearing in Opposition: No one.
Motion:
A motion was made by Monica Pareso 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 437 Military Dr., Demolition Residence and Accessory
Structure (NAVAL CENTER LTS 12 & 13 BK 13). 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.
12. 11321 Leopard St., Demolition of Awning (SABLATURA 6 AC OUT OF W PT OF LT
6 BK 1)
Staff Recommendation: To require demolition of awning due to the extent of
deterioration.
Appearing in Favor: No one.
Appearing in Opposition: No one.
Motion:
A motion was made by John Solberg and seconded by Johanna Ortiz to accept the staff
recommendation and require demolition of the awning 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 awning
located at 11321 Leopard St., Demolition of Awning (SABLATURA 6 AC OUT OF
W PT OF LT 6 BK 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 passed unanimously.
13. 1363 Normandy Dr, Demolition Residence and Accessory Structure (ARCADIA BLK
17 LOT 17)
Staff Recommendation: To require demolition due to the extent of deterioration.
Appearing in Favor: No one.
Appearing in Opposition: No one.
Motion:
A motion was made by Johanna Ortiz and seconded by Monica Pareso 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 1363 Normandy Dr, Demolition Residence and Accessory
Structure (ARCADIA BLK 17 LOT 17). 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.
14. 2522 Bolivar., Demolition Residence (CASA BLANCA LT 16 BK 7)
Staff Recommendation: To require demolition due to the extent of deterioration.
Appearing in Favor: No one.
Appearing in Opposition: No one.
Motion:
A motion was made by Monica Pareso and seconded by John Solberg 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 2522 Bolivar., Demolition Residence (CASA BLANCA LT 16
BK 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 passed unanimously.
XI. IDENTIFYING ITEMS FOR FUTURE AGENDA
Upcoming nominations for new Vice-Chair.
XII. ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned by Catherine Giffin at 4:08 PM. on May 26, 2022.
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Bobbie-Rae Maldonado
Interim 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 Neighborhood Services Department.