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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Building Standards Board - 09/22/2022Minutes Building Standards Board Council Chambers, City Hall September 22, 2022@ 1:30p.m. I. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Catherine Giffin at 1:32pm in the Council Chambers on the first floor of City Hall. II. ROLL CALL Board Members Present Coretta Graham – absent Catherine Giffin – present Monica Pareso – present John Solberg – present Merced Pena (alternate)-present Staff Present Linda Stewart, Director of Neighborhood Services Michael Gutierrez, Code Compliance Supervisor Diana T Garza, Code Compliance Officer/Liaison Caleb Benn, Code Compliance Official Jessica Martinez, Administrative Support II Maria Garcia, Sr. Management Assistant Adelita 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 John Solberg and seconded by Monica Pareso to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of July 28, 2022. A roll call vote was taken, and the motion passed unanimously. V. ABSENCES A motion was made by John Solberg and seconded by Monica Pareso to excuse the absence of Correta Graham from the Regular Meeting held on July 28, 2022. A roll call vote was taken, and the motion passed unanimously. VI. 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 Merced Pena seconded by John Solberg to approve the staff report. A roll call vote was taken, and the motion passed unanimously. VII. OLD BUSINESS 1. 2128 Peabody., Demolition Residence and Accessory Structure (HILLCREST LTS 14 & 15 BLK 31) Property owner was ordered by the board on May 26, 2022, to provide a timeline for renovations or demolition within 90 days. Property owner failed to provide any documentation or pull any permits. To this day the property remains the same. No contact has been made with Code Enforcement and the City is maintaining the property. Motion: A motion was made by John Solberg 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 2128 Peabody., Demolition Residence and Accessory Structure (HILLCREST LTS 14 & 15 BLK 31). 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. 110 Josephine St., Demolition Residence (MUSSETT BLK 3 LOT 1). Property owner was ordered by the board on May 26, 2022, to secure the structure(s) and provide a timeline for renovation or demo within 30 days for the structure. To this day the property remains the same. No contact has been made with Code Enforcement and the City is maintaining the property. Motion: A motion was made by John Solberg 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 110 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. VIII. NEW BUSINESS 1. 1725 Fifteenth St., Demolition Residence (MERCHANTS #5 LTS 19&20 BK 1304) Staff Recommendation: To require demolition due to the extent of deterioration Appearing in Favor: No one Appearing in Opposition: Nick Frame, counsel for Midfirst Bank C/O Midland Mortgage 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 1725 Fifteenth St., Demolition Residence (MERCHANTS #5 LTS 19&20 BK 1304). 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. 4642 Abner Dr., Demolition Residence (PARKDALE VILLAGE #2 BLK 8 LOT 11) Staff Recommendation: To require demolition due to the extent of deterioration Appearing in Favor: Greg and Lynn Gallagher, Kenneth Cooley Appearing in Opposition: Motion: A motion was made by John Solberg 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 4642 Abner Dr., Demolition Residence (PARKDALE VILLAGE #2 BLK 8 LOT 11). 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. 5402 Wharton St., Demolition Residence (MORAVIAN VILLAGE 2 LT 1 BK 4). Staff Recommendation: To require demolition due to the extent of deterioration Appearing in Favor: No one. Appearing in Opposition: Dora Ramirez - daughter Motion: A motion was made by John Solberg 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 5402 Wharton St., Demolition Residence (MORAVIAN VILLAGE 2 LT 1 BK 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. 4. 1041 Vernon Dr., Demolition Accessory Structure (DONA PARK BLK5 LOT 13). Staff Recommendation: To require demolition due to the extent of deterioration. Appearing in Favor: No one. Appearing in Opposition: Juanita Flores – property owner thought the house was going to be demolished. Motion: A motion was made by John Solberg 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 accessory structure(s) located at 1041 Vernon Dr., Demolition Accessory Structure(DONA PARK BLK5 LOT 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. 5. 5310 Williams Dr., Demolition Residence and Accessory Structure (GARDENDALE #3 BLK 12 LOT 14 ). Staff Recommendation: To require demolition due to the extent of deterioration. Appearing in Favor: No one. Appearing in Opposition: Larry Dreier Motion: A motion was made by Catherine Giffin 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 5310 Williams Dr., Demolition Residence and Accessory Structure (GARDENDALE #3 BLK 12 LOT 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. 6. 3145 Eisenhower St., Demolition Residence and Accessory structure (CASA BLANCA BLK 1 LOT 27) Staff Recommendation: To require repair 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 John Solberg 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 3145 Eisenhower St., Demolition Residence and Accessory structure (CASA BLANCA BLK 1 LOT 27). 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. 7. 1006 Hancock Ave., Demolition Residence (SHANNON LT 12 LESS W2FT ALL 13 BK 2) 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 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 1006 Hancock Ave., Demolition Residence (SHANNON LT 12 LESS W2FT ALL 13 BK 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 passed unanimously. 8. 2625 Milo St., Demolition Residence (LEXINGTON BLK 3 LOT 19A) 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 2625 Milo St., Demolition Residence (LEXINGTON BLK 3 LOT 19A). 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. 861 Post Ave., Demolition Residence (AIRPORT PARK BLK 4 LOT 34) Staff Recommendation: To require demolition due to the extent of fire. Appearing in Favor: No one. Appearing in Opposition: No one. Motion: A motion was made by John Solberg 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 861 Post Ave., Demolition Residence (AIRPORT PARK BLK 4 LOT 34). 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. IX. IDENTIFYING ITEMS FOR FUTURE AGENDA Station Church on Staples, and 902 S Staples. X. ADJOURNMENT Meeting adjourned by Catherine Giffin at 3:28 PM on September 22, 2022. ____________________________________ Linda Stewart Director o Neighborhood Services 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.