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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDocuments • CITY OF COLLEGE STATION BUILDING AND STANDARDS COMMISSION'S FINDINGS AND ORDER BE IT REMEMBERED THAT ON September 10,2001,The Building and Standards Commission for the City of College Station,Texas,conducted a public hearing concerning the structures located at 608 Banks Street,Lot 6 and the adjoining southwest one-half of Lot 5,Block 3,Prairie View Heights Subdivision,Brazos County,Texas. After considering the evidence presented the Commission finds: That the structure described above: is not an unsafe structure is unsafe because of the following violations: Sanitary facilities(sinks,lavatories,tubs,showers and water closets)are damaged or missing,in violation of the City's Building Regulations Code. Plumbing fixtures in the dwelling unit are not connected to an operational source of hot and cold water,in violation of the City's Structural Standards Code. / Electrical outlets,fixtures,receptacles,equipment and wiring are missing or inoperable,so that they cannot be used in a safe manner,and are not properly connected to a source of electrical power in a safe manner,in violation of the City's Structural Standards Code. / Exterior windows and doors are damaged or destroyed,so that the buildings are not substantially weather tight, in violation of the City's Structural Standards Code. Structural elements of the buildings are not sound and are not capable of carrying the loads that normally would be placed thereon,in violation of the City's Structural Standards Code. The structure has not been maintained in a safe and sanitary condition,in violation of the City's Structural Standards Code. / ( The structure does not have adequate heating facilities maintained in safe and good working condition,in violation of the City's Structural Standards Code. The structure does not have required cooking equipment,in violation of the City's Structural Standards Code. City of College Station Building and Standards Commission Findings and Order Page 2 IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED THAT ALL STRUCTURES,INCLUDING THE ACCESSORY STRUCTURES LOCATED ON THE LOT BE DEMOLISHED AND ALL DEBRIS REMOVED FROM THE LOT WITHIN: thirty(30)days sixty(60)days ninety(90)days other days The Commission also accesses a civil penalty in the amount of$ per day(not to exceed $1,000 per violation)for days. dayof e 1 �nnVLl../ ,2001 Entered this Dan Sears,Presiding Chairman •• - •1 -- • •••• ••••i DEBORAH ANN GRACE • 3*� *1 MY CotivWssbN ops • ► ' ►► itiw M April 14, 2005 / y, I1 111 C`�� a \`\ o\ AGENDA ITEM NUMBER 5: Public Hearing and consideration of a structure located at 608 Banks Street, Lot 6 and the adjoining southwest one-half of Lot 5, Block 3, Prairie View Heights Subdivision. Building and Standards Commission Staff Report Item: Public hearing and consideration of a structure located at 608 Banks Street (Lot 6 and the adjoining southwest one-half of Lot 5, Block 3, Prairie View Heights, Brazos County, Texas). Item background: The single family residence located at 608 Banks is substandard and in violation of several provisions of the City's Structural Standards Code (see attached). The structure experienced a fire in 1993 that was contained to the back bedroom but caused smoke damage in other areas of the house. The utility billing department stated that the structure has been without utilities since at least 1994. An inspection of the premises revealed that there is probable cause to conclude that the structure is unsafe. Staff recommendation: Staff recommends that the structure be declared unsafe and ordered demolished within 30 days pursuant to Chapter 3, Section 1(G) 8(a), College Station Code of Ordinances. 20 August 2001 The following is a list of code violations for the structure located at 608 Banks Street (lots 5 and 6, Block 3, Prairie view Heights, Brazos County,Texas). 1. Sanitary facilities (sinks, lavatories, tubs, showers, and water closets) are missing or damaged in violation of the City's Building Regulations. 2. Plumbing fixtures in the dwelling unit are not connected to an operational source of hot water, in violation of the City's Building Regulations. 3. Electrical outlets, fixtures, and receptacles are missing and or inoperable, so that they cannot be used in a safe manner and are not properly connected to a source of electrical power in a safe manner, in violation of the City's Building Regulations. 4. Exterior windows and doors are missing or damaged so that the building is not weathertight, in violation of the City's Building Regulations. 5. Structural elements of the structure are not sound or capable of supporting the loads that would normally be placed thereon, in violation of the City's Building Regulations. 6. The structure has not been maintained in a safe and sanitary condition, in violation of the City's Building Regulations. 7. The structure does not have adequate heating facilities maintained in a safe and good working conditions, in violation of the City's Building Regulations. Lance Simms Building Official ( ', STATION COLLEGEP. 0. Box 9960 1101 Texas Avenue College Station, TX 77842 .. Tel 409 764 3500 20 August 2001 1l Via Certified Mail—Return Receipt Requested J Dee and Lula Bell Britton 608 Banks Street College Station,TX 77840 ORE: Hearing Notification—608 Banks Street(Lot 6 and the adjoining southwest one-half of lot 5, \ Block 3, Prairie View Heights, Brazos County,Texas) To Whom It May Concern: /\ The City of College Station Building and Standards Commission will meet on Monday, 10 September 2001 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers located at 1101 Texas Avenue, College Station,Texas. The purpose of this meeting will be to hold a public hearing on the condition of the structure located at the above referenced address. At the public hearing the owner(s)will have the burden of proof to demonstrate the scope of any work that may be required to bring the structure into compliance with City Ordinances and the time it will take to reasonably perform such work. The commission will determine by majority vote if the structure at the above referenced address is unsafe. If the Commission determines that the structure is unsafe, staff will recommend to the Commission that the structure be ordered demolished. If the owner(s)refuse to comply with the Commission's order, the City of College Station may perform the work required to abate any violations and charge the expense to the property owner(s). Such charges shall include,but not be limited to: photography,publication,title search, attorney's fees, labor and equipment to demolish,clean up and remove debris,and landfill fees. I have attached a description of violations of municipal standards present in the structure. Pursuant to City ordinance and the Texas Local Government Code,please consider this official notice of the public hearing. Should you have any questions regarding this matter, I may be reached at(979) 764-3741. Sincerely, Lance Simms, CBO Building Official Encl. Home of Texas A&M University iS-# COLL TIOEGA STA N P. 0. Box 9960 • 1101 Texas Avenue • College Station, TX 77842 Tel 409 764 3500 28 August 2001 Via Certified Mail—Return Receipt Requested Estella Cheeks 6929 Apache Street Houston, TX 77028 RE: Hearing Notification—608 Banks Street(Lot 6 and the adjoining southwest one-half of lot 5, Block 3, Prairie View Heights, Brazos County,Texas) Dear Ms. Cheeks: The City of College Station Building and Standards Commission will meet on Monday, 10 September 2001 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers located at 1101 Texas Avenue, College Station, Texas. The purpose of this meeting will be to hold a public hearing on the condition of the structure located at the above referenced address. At the public hearing the owner(s)will have the burden of proof to demonstrate the scope of any work that may be required to bring the structure into compliance with City Ordinances and the time it will take to reasonably perform such work. The commission will determine by majority vote if the structure at the above referenced address is unsafe. If the Commission determines that the structure is unsafe, staff will recommend to the Commission that the structure be ordered demolished. If the owner(s) refuse to comply with the Commission's order,the City of College Station may perform the work required to abate any violations and charge the expense to the property owner(s). Such charges shall include,but not be limited to: photography,publication, title search, attorney's fees, labor and equipment to demolish, clean up and remove debris, and landfill fees. I have attached a description of violations of municipal standards present in the structure. Pursuant to City ordinance and the Texas Local Government Code,please consider this official notice of the public hearing. Should you have any questions regarding this matter, I may be reached at(979) 764-3741. Sincerely, Lance Simms, CBO Building Official Encl. 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Q ; ' Q. \ o c , Thank you for using Return Receipt Service. .i . . t •I 2. - ØH .0,bro September 12, 2001 VIA E-MAIL The Eagle Attn.: Joyce Hayes 1729 Briarcrest Drive Bryan, Texas 77802 Re: Legal Publication Dear Joyce: Please publish the following legal notices in the classified section on 9/17/01. Please use the credit card number on file. CITY OF COLLEGE STATION The following order was issued as a result of the called meeting of the City of College Station Building and Standards Commission on September 10, 2001. on s: 608 anks Street, Lot 6 and After consideringinngothe et one-halfesented the Lot 5, Block 3, PraIriiie ViewrHeightsBSubd vision be declared the adjoining southwest one unsafe and the owner to demolish the structure and have that debris and the outside storage buildings removed with-in 90 days. A complete copy of the above aTexas Avenue,obtained from City Station.College Station City Secretary's office located at 110 (End of 1s`Ad) (Start of 2nd Ad) CITY OF COLLEGE STATION The following r and Standards Commissit on of on Septemberpcalled meeting e City of College Station Building After considering the evidence presented the commission orders: 207 Sterling Street, Lot 14, Block 2, of an unrecorded portion of Richards Subdivision be secured from entry and all debris removed from the building perimeter within 30 days. It is further ordered that the owners or owner's representative appear before the commission 90 days from the 10th of September, 2001 a progress ion of and every re days occur within 1to 1resent 80 dayshe commission unless additional ttime s warrrantedcrt.and granted by the the structure shall occur commission. A complete copy of the above order may be obtained from the City of College Station City Secretary's office located at 1101 Texas Avenue, City of College Station. (End of 2nd Ad) If you have any questions, please call me at (979) 764-3743. Thank you, Marla E. Brewer Staff Assistant