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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDecember 9, 2002 MINUTES BUILDING & STANDARDS COMMISSION December 9 2002 6:00 P.M. City Hall Council Chambers MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Dan Sears, Vice Chairman George McLean, Commission Members: Frank Cox, Canon Perdue, Alternate Larry Patton, MEMBERS ABSENT: Member Glenn Thomas, Alternate Mark Clayton, Alternate Kevin Kuddes STAFF PRESENT: Building Official Lance Simms, Assistant City Attorney Angela Deluca, Action Center Representative Regina Kelly, Staff Assistant Stacey Ann Smith, Customer Service Rep Linda Long, and Sr. Customer Service Rep Melissa Rodgers AGENDA ITEM NO.1: Call meeting to order. Chairman, Dan Sears, called the meeting to order. AGENDA ITEM NO.2: Consider request for absence. Dan Sears asked if anyone would like to make a motion. George McLean motioned to approve the absence. Frank Cox seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously, (5-0) AGENDA ITEM NO.3: Hear visitors for items not on agenda. Dan Sears asked if anyone would like to speak on an item not on the agenda. No visitors chose to speak. 10f4 Building & Standards Commission December 9 2002 - Minutes AGENDA ITEM NO.4: Approve minutes from the Building & Standards Commission meeting held on April 15, 2002. George McLean motioned to approve the minutes. Larry Patton seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously, (5-0). Public hearing and consideration of a report by the Building Official concerning the condition of the structure located at 1201/1203 Georgia Street (Lot 7, Block 10, McCulloch Addition, College Station, Texas). AGENDA ITEM NO.5: Dan Sears asked staff to brief the Commission. Lance Simms, Building Official, took the floor.. Lance told the Commission that this case involves a vacant duplex thatis open to the public due to numerous broken and/or missing windows. He said that 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. Lance stated that staff performed an inspection of the premises on 19 November 2002 and documented several violations of the International Property Maintenance Code. Lance stated that a title report, issued 1 November 2002, states that the title appears to be vested in Indymac Bank, F.S.B. He continued by saying 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 Lance presented photographs of the structure that were taken during the inspection. He stated that the duplex and that condJtions were similar on both sides of the unit. . The first photo showed a front view of the structure. The photo indicated that the front windows were broken and that there was evidence people had been in and out of the structure. · The photo of the front right side of the structure showed a close-up of the damaged and broken windows. · The photo of a close-up of the front right side of the structure shows the living room window is broken out. · The photo of the front right side of the structure, directly inside the living area, looking out toward the street showed a little sheetrock damage. Also, another view of the window shows there being enough damage to allow access in and out of the structure. 2of4 Building & Standards Commission December 9 2002 - Minutes . The photo of the interior, left side of the structure, also shows a damaged window that allows access inside the structure. . The photo of the backyard indicated that the sliding glass doors were secured. The photo also illustrated some open storage with a trash can and refrigerator setting on the back patio. . The photo of the interior kitchen indicated some maintenance issues, but the structure overall was sound. There were. no missing interior walls and the roof was not sagging and alsoappeared to be in sound condition. . The photo of the kitchen on other side of unit again showed signs of disrepair. . The photo of the corridor, interior hall leading to the bedrooms, showed the accessdoorto the heating unit was missing. Also, the smoke detector location in the top right corner indicated thatthesmoke detector was missing. . A photo ofthe bathroom, that is typical of both sides ofthe structure, indicated that unit did not have water service. . The photo of the bedroom indicated a broken window and a mattress located on the floor. . The photo of the electrical meter indicated that there was no power to the unit. It was also confirmed with the utility department that the unit has been without utilities for several months. Lance again stated that staff recommendation was that the structure be declared unsafe by the commission and ordered secured against unauthorized entry within 30 days. Dan Sears asked if there were any questions from the Commission members. George McLean asked if the bank was the actual owner. Lance confirmed that statement and said that the county tax roll indicated Donald and Carrie Cole of Houston, TX were the owners. Lance stated however, that the title report did listed Indymac Bank as the owner. Lance Simms and Dan Sears discussed the possibility of getting Community Development involved in this structure.. Lance then stated that if there was no action taken on the Commission's order then another meeting would be held and the Commission could order the City to perform the work. Dan Sears asked if anyone would like to make a motion. Larry Patton made a motion to declare the structure unsafe and ordered secure against unauthorized entry within 30 days. Frank Cox seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously, (5-0) 30f4 Building & Standards Commission December 9 2002 - Minutes AGENDA ITEM NO.6: Public hearing and consideration of a report by the Building Official concerning the condition of the structure located at 1216 Carolina Street (Lot 20, Block 4, McCulloch Subdivision, College Station, Texas). Lance Simms, Building Official, took the floor. Lance told the Commission that this item involved a single family home. Lance went on to state that he was pleased to report that the issues had been addressed. Lance said that the Commission would not need to take any action on this item. AGENDA ITEM NO.7: Adjourn Larry Patton motioned to adjourn. George McLean seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously, (5-0). The meeting was adjourned. APPROVED: \~ Chairman: Dan Sears ATTEST: 40f4