San Antonio Building Standards Board Meeting - February 5, 2026
San Antonio Building Standards Board Meeting - February 5, 2026
The San Antonio Building Standards Board met on February 5, 2026, at 1901 South Alamos Street, chaired by Dwayne Nelson. The board heard five cases concerning dilapidated structures, took administrative actions, and received reports on emergency demolitions. Quorum was present.
Administrative Matters
- Approval of Minutes: The minutes of the previous meeting were approved unanimously.
- Election of Vice Chair: Fred Andes was elected Vice Chair of Panel A by acclamation, with a unanimous vote.
- Staff Report on Emergency Demolitions: Development Services Manager Alice Guardo reported three emergency demolitions conducted in January 2026 due to extensive fires (1411 Gorman demolished Jan 9; 827 West Formosa Boulevard accessory demolished Jan 16; 4223 Tropical Drive demolished Jan 23). No further board action required.
Case Hearings
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807 Elvira Street (First Hearing): Staff recommended demolition for the two-story residential structure (subdivided into four units) with multiple violations (subsections 1,2,8,11,12,15,17,18). The owner was not present. SAPD Officer Gonzalez testified that the property is a hub for drug activity and violence, located near two elementary schools. The board voted unanimously to declare the property a public nuisance, order it vacated, utilities cut, and demolished within 30 days.
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206 Cato Street (First Hearing): Staff recommended repair for the main structure and demolition for the accessory structure, citing violations including water damage, missing siding, and deteriorated decking. The new owner, Jaime Flores (representing Leonardo Martinez), requested six months to repair both structures, stating he had $35,000 available and intended to do much of the work himself. The board expressed concerns about the insufficient financial scope and lack of detailed plan, contractors, and permits. A motion to reset the case to the next available date passed 6-1 (Chair Nelson opposed), allowing the owner to provide required documentation.
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1027 Elamido Street (First Hearing): Staff recommended demolition for the severely deteriorated single-story structure (violations 1,2,5,7,8,11,12,15,17,18). Owners Paul and Jane Sanchez concurred with demolition, stating they plan to rebuild with financing contingent on a building permit. The board voted unanimously to order demolition within 30 days, utilities already cut.
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1447/1449 Aranzus Avenue (First Hearing): Staff recommended demolition for a fire-ravaged structure (violations 1,2,5,7,8,11,12,15,17,18). Owner Gualberto Don Juan stated he only received the hearing notice the day before, had been ill with COVID, and intends to repair or rebuild. The board voted 6-1 (Chair Nelson opposed) to reset the case to the next available date to allow the owner time to submit required financial and scope documents.
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350 Southwest 41st Street (Second Hearing): Staff recommended demolition for both the main and accessory structures (main violations 1,2,5,11,12,15,17,18; accessory 1,2,5,8,11,12,15). Owners Adela Segovia and lienholder Eddie Bravinek presented a scope of work ($75,475) and proof of available funds ($160,000) for repairs, intending to convert the property to a group home for individuals with intellectual disabilities. An engineer's report was not yet obtained. The board voted unanimously to order repairs within 180 days, requiring the engineer's report within 30 days, monthly progress reports to code enforcement, and property securing including a front fence.
Key Outcomes
- 807 Elvira Street: Unanimous vote to demolish within 30 days, vacate, and cut utilities.
- 206 Cato Street: Motion to reset (6-1) to next available date for further documentation.
- 1027 Elamido Street: Unanimous vote to demolish within 30 days.
- 1447/1449 Aranzus Avenue: Motion to reset (6-1) to next available date.
- 350 Southwest 41st Street: Unanimous vote to repair within 180 days, with engineer's report due in 30 days and monthly follow-ups.
- Administrative: Minutes approved; Fred Andes elected Vice Chair; emergency demolitions confirmed.
Meeting Transcript
Good morning, ladies and gentlemen. Welcome to the San Antonio Building Standards Board. I am Dwayne Nelson. I'll be your chair for this morning's briefing or meeting. Today is the fifth day of February 2026. And I apologize that we started late. Uh but if we could, let's have a roll call, please. Joane Nelson. Present. Anne Weiner. Here. Paul Hernandez. Here. Doris Elise. Here. Robert Benke. Here. Fred Andes. Ryan Baldwin. Here. Also present in the meeting from the City of San Antonio or Felix Ramidez from the City Attorney's Office and from Development Services. Melissa Garza, Administrative Assistant Chill. Esther Ortiz, Development Services Specialist One. And myself, Judy Kroom, Development Services Specialist Supervisor. Chair Quorum is present. Thank you. The City of San Antonio does provide translation services for anyone who may need it. If we could, let's have the Spanish translation of that report. Good morning. Buenos días. Thank you. Quorum is present. If all of you would do the same thing I am doing, please silence your cell phone or anything that might disrupt this public hearing. No person shall delay or disrupt the proceedings or obey disobey the orders of the chair. If you wish to speak on a case, you'll be allowed three minutes. However, an owner or owner's representative will have unlimited time. Please keep all information relevant to the property in question and the code violation. As advised prior to the public hearing, the city will provide translation services for anyone needing assistance. It is our understanding that you have made those arrangements as advised in your notice of hearing. Our expectation is that you've submitted the required documents prior to this public hearing. Your responsibility as a property owner or lienholder of the dilapidated structure case is to demonstrate the following. Number one, provide the required documents, discuss your detailed scope of work with cost of each item outlined in order to bring the property into compliance to the satisfaction of a code officer. Number two, submit the required proof of financial ability to pay for the proposed work and discuss feasibility of repairs dependent upon the money at hand. And number three, request the amount of time needed to complete the work. All abatement orders by the board shall be enforced. All work proposed must be done within code regulations with required permits prior to commencement of work. You may obtain all permits from the Department of Development Services located in this building at 1901 South Alamos Street, San Antonio, Texas, 78204. If in doubt as to the process during this time, please contact the code enforcement officer. Any owner or lienholder dissatisfied with the order of this board may file an appeal in civil district court within 30 days after the date that the order is mailed. If you have any questions regarding the order, please contact the code enforcement officer or development services staff member by phone at 210-207-5422.
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