HomeMy WebLinkAbout033252 RES - 01/09/2024Resolution suspending the Building Standards Board's orders to demolish the
dilapidated/substandard structure located at 12141/2-20 N. Staples St, owned by Priscilla Tryon
Cambric.
Whereas, the Building Standards Board (the "Board") held a public hearing on September 28, 2023, at
1:30 pm regarding substandard structures located at 1214 1/2-20 N. Staples St and after making certain findings
ordered the structure or premises be removed or demolished by the owner, lien holder or mortgagee, within thirty
(30) days pursuant to the attached Final Order of the Building Standards Board Case No. V184239-071222;
Whereas, Priscilla Tryon Cambric, the owner of the structure at 1214 Y2-20 N. Staples St, (the
"Appellant"), filed a written notice of appeal of the Board's order with the City Secretary's Office on October 24,
2023, in accordance with Section 13-24 (a) City of Corpus Christi Code of Ordinances (the "Code") and Article
VI, Section 2 of the City Charter (the "Charter");
Whereas, the filing of the appeals stayed the Board's orders;
Whereas, Section 13-24(a) of the Code and Article VI, Section 2 of the Charter authorize the City Council
to hear Appeals of the Board's decision; therefore, this Council properly has jurisdiction over these appeals;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI,
TEXAS, THAT:
SECTION 1. The Council declares the recitals in the above paragraphs are true and correct.
SECTION 2. The Final Order of the Building Standards Board of Appeals, Case No. No. V184239-071222, for
1214 1/2-20 N. Staples St, is suspended conditioned on property owner compliance with the following conditions:
(1) securing the building within 14 calendar days, starting January 10, 2024 and ending January 24, 2024.
Securing the building includes erecting a 6 -foot foot -high perimeter fence that completely encloses the
building, with such an enclosed fenced area including the sidewalk directly adjacent to the building.
Proper City permits must be obtained for a perimeter fence, including right-of-way permits. Securing the
building includes boarding doors and windows on the first floor, including the stairwell to the second floor;
and
(2) provide the City with a structural engineering report within 60 calendar days, starting January 10,
2024, and ending March 10, 2024.
The Final Order will become effective at such time as the Owner fails to comply with either of the aforementioned
conditions.
SECTION 3. This decision of the City may be personally delivered to the owner, mailed to the owner by first
class mail with certified return receipt requested, or delivered to the owner by the United States Postal Service
using signature confirmation service.
SECTION 4. The City may vacate, secure, remove, or demolish the buildings and/or relocate the building
occupants following 30 days after notifying the property owner of the failure to comply with the condition of the
suspension in Section 2.
and APPRO'D on the 9111\ day of 0,-(U•& , 2024.
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