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Building and Standards Commission
Staff Report
Item: Public hearing and consideration of a report from the Building Official concerning
a structure located at 1201/1203 Georgia Street (Lot 7, Block 10, McCulloch Addition,
Brazos County, Texas).
Item Summary: This case involves a vacant duplex that is open to the public due to
numerous broken and/or missing windows. Due to these conditions and the fact that the
structure is in a general state of disrepair, staff recommends that the structure be declared
unsafe and ordered secured from unauthorized entry within 30 days.
Item background: Staff performed an inspection of the premises on 19 November 2002
and documented several violations of the International Property Maintenance Code (see
attached). The utility billing department verified that the structure is not currently
connected to city utilities. An inspection of the premises revealed that there is probable
cause to conclude that the structure is unsafe. A title report issued 1 November 2002
states that the title appears to be vested in Indymac Bank,F.S.B. The Brazos County tax
roll lists the land market value for this property at $9,000.00 and the improvement value
at $41,100.00
Staff recommendation: Staff recommends that the structure be declared unsafe and
ordered secured against unauthorized entry within 30 days pursuant to Chapter 3, Section
1(G) 8(a), College Station Code of Ordinances.
19 November 2002
The following is a list of code violations for the duplex located at 1201/1203 Georgia
Street (Lot 7, Block 10, McCulloch Addition, Brazos County, Texas). These violations
were documented as a result of an inspection performed on 19 November 2002.
1. Sanitary facilities (sinks, lavatories, tubs, showers, and water closets) are not
connected to an operational water source, in violation of the 2000 International
Property Maintenance Code.
2. Required plumbing fixtures are not connected to an operational water heater capable
of providing adequate hot water, in violation of the 2000 International Property
Maintenance Code.
3. Electrical outlets, fixtures, and receptacles are not properly connected to a source of
electrical power, in violation of the 2000 International Property Maintenance Code.
4. Windows are damaged so that the building envelope is not weathertight, in violation
of the 2000 International Property Maintenance Code.
5. The structure has not been maintained in a sanitary condition, in violation of the 2000
International Property Maintenance Code.
6. The structure does not have adequate heating facilities, in violation of the 2000
International Property Maintenance Code.
7. The cooking equipment is not connected to a power source, in violation of the 2000
International Property Maintenance Code.
8. The structure does not have operable smoke detectors, in violation of the 2000
International Property Maintenance Code.
Lance Simms
Building Official
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College Station, Texas
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P.O.Box 9960 • 1101 Texas Avenue • College Station,TX 77842 • (979)764-3500
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10 December 2002
Via Certified Mail—Return Receipt Requested
INDYMAC Bank, F. S. B.
1270 Northland Drive
Suite 200
Mendota Heights, MN 55120
RE: 1201/1203 Georgia Street
Lot 7, Block 10, McCulloch Addition
College Station, TX
Dear Sir or Madam:
The Building and Standards Commission voted unanimously to declare the above
referenced property unsafe at their meeting on 9 December 2002. The Commission also
ordered the structure secured against unauthorized entry within thirty(30) days. I have
enclosed a copy of the commission's order for your convenience.
Should you have any questions or need additional information, please contact me at
(979) 764-3741.
Sincerely,
Lance Simms, CBO
Building Official
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19 November 2002
Via Certified Mail—Return Receipt Requested
Indymac Bank,F. S. B.
1270 Northland Drive
Suite 200
Mendota Heights, MN 55120
RE: Hearing Notification— 1201/1203 Georgia Street(Lot 7, Block 10, McCulloch Addition,
Brazos County,Texas)
Dear Sir or Madam:
The City of College Station Building and Standards Commission will meet on Monday, 9
December 2002 at 6:00 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. A title report dated 23
October 2002 indicates that the title for said property appears to be vested in Indymac Bank,
F.S.B. 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 within the terms of the ordinance. If the Commission determines that the structure is
unsafe, staff will recommend to the Commission that the structure be ordered vacated and
secured. 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 and labor and equipment to secure the structure.
I have attached a description of violations of municipal standards present in the structure for your
information. Pursuant to the City of College Station Code of Ordinances 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
19 November 2002
The following is a list of code violations for the duplex located at 1201/1203 Georgia
Street(Lot 7, Block 10, McCulloch Addition, Brazos County, Texas). These violations
were documented as a result of an inspection performed on 19 November 2002.
1. Sanitary facilities (sinks, lavatories, tubs, showers, and water closets) are not
connected to an operational water source, in violation of the 2000 International
Property Maintenance Code.
2. Required plumbing fixtures are not connected to an operational water heater capable
of providing adequate hot water, in violation of the 2000 International Property
Maintenance Code.
3. Electrical outlets, fixtures, and receptacles are not properly connected to a source of
electrical power, in violation of the 2000 International Property Maintenance Code.
4. Windows are damaged so that the building envelope is not weathertight, in violation
of the 2000 International Property Maintenance Code.
5. The structure has not been maintained in a sanitary condition, in violation of the 2000
International Property Maintenance Code.
6. The structure does not have adequate heating facilities, in violation of the 2000
International Property Maintenance Code.
7. The cooking equipment is not connected to a power source, in violation of the 2000
International Property Maintenance Code.
8. The structure does not have operable smoke detectors, in violation of the 2000
International Property Maintenance Code.
Lance Simms
Building Official
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Station, Texas
Embracing the Past, Exploring the Future.
P.O.Box 9960 • 1101 Texas Avenue • College Station,TX 77842 • (979)764-3500
www.ci.college-station.tx.us
19 November 2002
Via Certified Mail—Return Receipt Requested
Donald and Carrie Cole
P 0 Box 890062
Houston,TX 77289-0062
RE: Hearing Notification— 1201/1203 Georgia Street(Lot 7, Block 10,McCulloch Addition,
Brazos County,Texas)
Dear Mr. &Mrs. Cole:
The City of College Station Building and Standards Commission will meet on Monday, 9
December 2002 at 6:00 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. You are being notified of this
hearing because the Brazos County tax roll indicates that you are the owner of said property. 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 within the terms of the ordinance. If the Commission determines that the structure is
unsafe, staff will recommend to the Commission that the structure be ordered vacated and
secured. 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 and labor and equipment to secure the structure.
I have attached a description of violations of municipal standards present in the structure for your
information. Pursuant to the City of College Station Code of Ordinances 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
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19 November 2002
The following is a list of code violations for the duplex located at 1201/1203 Georgia
Street(Lot 7, Block 10, McCulloch Addition, Brazos County, Texas). These violations
were documented as a result of an inspection performed on 19 November 2002.
1. Sanitary facilities (sinks, lavatories, tubs, showers, and water closets) are not
connected to an operational water source, in violation of the 2000 International
Property Maintenance Code.
2. Required plumbing fixtures are not connected to an operational water heater capable
of providing adequate hot water, in violation of the 2000 International Property
Maintenance Code.
3. Electrical outlets, fixtures, and receptacles are not properly connected to a source of
electrical power, in violation of the 2000 International Property Maintenance Code.
4. Windows are damaged so that the building envelope is not weathertight, in violation
of the 2000 International Property Maintenance Code.
5. The structure has not been maintained in a sanitary condition, in violation of the 2000
International Property Maintenance Code.
6. The structure does not have adequate heating facilities, in violation of the 2000
International Property Maintenance Code.
7. The cooking equipment is not connected to a power source, in violation of the 2000
International Property Maintenance Code.
8. The structure does not have operable smoke detectors, in violation of the 2000
International Property Maintenance Code.
Lance Simms
Building Official
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CITY OF COLLEGE STATION
BUILDING AND STANDARDS COMMISSION'S
FINDINGS AND ORDER
BE IT REMEMBERED THAT ON December 9, 2002,The Building and Standards Commission for the
City of College Station,Texas,conducted a public hearing concerning the structure located at 1201/1203
Georgia Street, Lot 7,Block 10,McCulloch Addition,Brazos County,Texas.
After considering the evidence presented the Commission finds:
That the structure described above:
is not an unsafe structure
t/is unsafe because of the following violations:
/Sanitary facilities(sinks,lavatories,tubs,showers and water closets)are not connected to an
operational water source, in violation of the 2000 International Property Maintenance Code.
VRequired plumbing fixtures are not connected to an operational water heater capable of
providing adequate hot water, in violation of the 2000 International Property Maintenance
Code.
✓ Electrical outlets, fixtures,and receptacles are not properly connected to a source of
electrical power, in violation of the 2000 International Property Maintenance Code.
Windows are damaged so that the building envelope is not weathertight, in violation of the
2000 International Property Maintenance Code.
✓The structure has not been maintained in a sanitary condition, in violation of the 2000
International Property Maintenance Code.
V The structure does not have adequate heating facilities,in violation of 2000 International
Property Maintenance Code.
✓ The cooking equipment is not connected to a power source, in violation of 2000
International Property Maintenance Code.
The structure does not have operable smoke detectors,in violation of the 2000 International
Property Maintenance Code.
City of College Station Building and Standards Commission Findings and Order
Page 2
IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED THAT THE STRUCTURE BE SECURED FROM ENTRY
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.
.+t.t %. STACEY ANN SMITH l
1 Notary Public,Stated Texas
I My ConunfS31on Expires
a' SEPTEMBER 13,2006 //irar '
Entered this 1-4day of 9Q62,./41,410'✓, 2002
Dan Sears, Presiding Chairman
DEC 1 0 2002
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CITY OF COLLEGE STATION : $ 55amly'
BUILDING AND STANDARDS COMMISSION'S
FINDINGS AND ORDER
BE IT REMEMBERED THAT ON December 9, 2002,The Building and Standards Commission for the
City of College Station,Texas,conducted a public hearing concerning the structure located at 1201/1203
Georgia Street, Lot 7, Block 10,McCulloch Addition,Brazos County, Texas.
After considering the evidence presented the Commission finds:
That the structure described above:
is not an unsafe structure
t-/is unsafe because of the following violations:
/Sanitary facilities(sinks, lavatories,tubs, showers and water closets) are not connected to an
operational water source, in violation of the 2000 International Property Maintenance Code.
VRequired plumbing fixtures are not connected to an operational water heater capable of
providing adequate hot water,in violation of the 2000 International Property Maintenance
Code.
✓ Electrical outlets, fixtures,and receptacles are not properly connected to a source of
electrical power, in violation of the 2000 International Property Maintenance Code.
Windows are damaged so that the building envelope is not weathertight, in violation of the
2000 International Property Maintenance Code.
✓The structure has not been maintained in a sanitary condition, in violation of the 2000
International Property Maintenance Code.
V The structure does not have adequate heating facilities, in violation of 2000 International
Property Maintenance Code.
✓ The cooking equipment is not connected to a power source, in violation of 2000
International Property Maintenance Code.
The structure does not have operable smoke detectors, in violation of the 2000 International
Property Maintenance Code.
City of College Station Building and Standards Commission Findings and Order
Page 2
IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED THAT THE STRUCTURE BE SECURED FROM ENTRY
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.
'!t' %. STACEY ANN SMITH l
r t,, Notary Public,State or Texas
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Entered this
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