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Building Standards Board
Council Chambers, City Hall
May 25, 2023 @ 1:30p.m.
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
Catherine Giffin — present
Monica Pareso — absent
John Solberg — present
Carlos Martinez — present
Merced Pena - present
Staff Present
Tracey K. Cantu Assistant Director of Enforcement and Administration- present
Michael Gutierrez, Code Compliance Program Manager- present
Diana T Garza, Code Compliance Officer/Liaison - present
Caleb Bern, Code Compliance Official- absent
Jessica Martinez, Administrative Support II- present
Lupita Garcia, Sr. Management Assistant- present
Buck Brice, Assistant City Attorney — present
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 Merced Pena to approve the minutes
of the Regular Meeting of March 23, 2023. A roll call vote was taken, and the motion passed
unanimously.
V. ABSENCES
A motion was made by John Solberg and seconded by Carlos Martinez to excuse the
absences from the Regular Meeting held on March 23, 2023. 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 28, 2021, to present. A motion was made by John Solberg seconded by Merced
Pena to approve the staff report. A roll call vote was taken, and the motion passed
unanimously.
VII. OLD BUSINESS
1. 1214 V2-20 N STAPLES., DEMOLITION COMMERCIAL (COLONIA MEXICANA
LTS 3,4,5, & 6 BLK SE/2E).
Staff Recommendation: To require demolition due to the extent of deterioration.
Appearing in Favor:
Appearing in Opposition: Matt Manning and Priscilla Cambric
Motion:
A motion was made by Carlos Martinez and seconded by John Solberg to reject the staff
recommendation and table this case until the next board hearing scheduled for July 2023. The
owner is required to bring in an engineer's report and a plan of action for restoration by the
next meeting in July 2023. A roll call vote was taken and passed unanimously.
2. 3805 BETEL ST., DEMOLITION RESIDENCE AND ACCESSORY STRUCTURE
(TEMPLE BLK 13 LT 8).
Staff Recommendation: To require demolition due to the extent of deterioration.
Appearing in Favor:
Appearing in Opposition:
Motion:
A motion was made by John Solberg and seconded by Carlos Martinez 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 3805 BETEL ST., DEMOLITION RESIDENCE AND ACCESSORY
STRUCTURE (TEMPLE BLK 13 LT 8). 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. 1113 ELGIN ST., DEMOLITION RESIDENCE AND ACCESSORY STRUCTURE
(LA PALOMA LTS 28&29 & E.47.5' LT30BK2).
Staff Recommendation: To require demolition due to the extent of deterioration.
Appearing in Favor:
Appearing in Opposition: Pat Armadillo, Dennis Rodriguez, Jo Armadillo, Genaro Gonzales
Motion:
A motion was made by John Solberg 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 1113 ELGIN ST., DEMOLITION RESIDENCE AND ACCESSORY
STRUCTURE (LA PALOMA LTS 28&29 & E.47.5' LT30BK2). 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. 2602 SOLEDAD ST., DEMOLITION RESIDENCE STRUCTURE ONLY
(CASABLANCA LT 10 BK 5).
Staff Recommendation: To require demolition due to the extent of deterioration.
Appearing in Favor: Avelino DeLeon Jr
Appearing in Opposition:
Motion:
A motion was made by Catherine Giffin and seconded by Carlos Martinez 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
forty (40) days to obtain proper permits and complete the demolition of the structure(s)
located at 2602 SOLEDAD ST., DEMOLITION RESIDENCE STRUCTURE ONLY
(CASABLANCA LT 10 BK 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 passed unanimously.
3. 302 WESTCHESTER DR., DEMOLITION COMMERICIAL (STRUM TR LT 14)
EXCLUDING THE METAL STRUCTURE Staff Recommendation: To require
demolition of the office building in the front and two wooden structures in the back. Due to
deterioration. **Excluding the metal structure. **
Appearing in Favor:
Appearing in Opposition: O.J. Beck III
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 302 WESTCHESTER DR., DEMOLITION COMERICIAL (STRUM TR LT
14) excluding the metal structure. If the demolition is not started and completed as
required, then the City is authorized to demolish the structures excluding the metal structure
in the back of the property. A roll call vote was taken and passed unanimously.
4. 9021 CAROLINE RD., DEMOLITION RESIDENCE AND ACCESSORY
STRUCTURE (MCNORTON #2 BLK 6 LOT 5).
Staff Recommendation: To require demolition due to the extent of deterioration.
Appearing in Favor:
Appearing in Opposition:
Motion:
A motion was made by John Solberg and seconded by Carlos Martinez 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 9021
CAROLINE RD., DEMOLITION RESIDENCE AND ACCESSORY STRUCTURE
(MCNORTON #2 BLK 6 LOT 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 passed
unanimously.
5. 433 VAN CLEVE DR., DEMOLITION RESIDENCE ONLY (VILLA GARDENS BK13
LOT 5).
Staff Recommendation: To require demolition due to the extent of deterioration.
Appearing in Favor:
Appearing in Opposition:
Motion:
A motion was made by John Solberg and seconded by Catherine Giffin 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 433
VAN CLEVE DR., DEMOLITION RESIDENCE ONLY (VILLA GARDENS BK13
LOT 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 passed unanimously.
6. 421 VILLA DR., DEMOLITION RESIDENCE AND ACCESSORY STRUCTURE
(VILLA GARDENS BLK 2 LOT 6).
Staff Recommendation: To require demolition due to the extent of deterioration.
Appearing in Favor:
Appearing in Opposition:
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 421
VILLA DR., DEMOLITION RESIDENCE AND ACCESSORY STRUCTURE (VILLA
GARDENS BLK 2 LOT 6). 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. 138 WATSON ST., DEMOLITION RESIDENCE AND ACCESSORY STRUCTURE
(SOUTHMORELAND BLK 10 LOT 22).
Staff Recommendation: To require demolition due to the extent of deterioration.
Appearing in Favor:
Appearing in Opposition:
Motion:
A motion was made by John Solberg and seconded by Catherine Giffin 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 138
WATSON ST., DEMOLITION RESIDENCE AND ACCESSORY STRUCTURE
(SOUTHMORELAND BLK 10 LOT 22). 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
X. ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned by Catherine Giffin at 3:03 PM on May 25, 2023.
Tracey K. Cantu
Assistant Director of Development Services
Note: For detailed information on testimony, refer to the recording retained on file in the Code Compliance Division of the City
of Corpus Christi Development Services Department.