Good morning, ladies and gentlemen.

Call the San Antonio Building Standards Board to order on 5 March 2026.

The time is now 9 o'clock.

If we could, let's have a roll call, please.

Present.

Present.

Present.

Present.

Here.

Present.

Thank you.

With a quorum present.

The City of San Antonio provides translation services for anyone who may need it.

If we could, let's have the translation of that.

Thank you.

As stated previously, a quorum is present.

Please silence your cell phone and any device that may disrupt this public hearing.

No person shall delay or disrupt the proceedings or will disobey the orders of the chair.

If you wish to speak on the 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 this public hearing, the city will provide translation services for anyone needing assistance.

It is our understanding that you have made 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 a dilapidated structure case is to demonstrate the following.

Number one, provide the required documents, discuss the detailed scope of work with cost of each item outlined in order to bring the property into compliance with the satisfaction of the code officer.

Number two, submit the required proof of financial ability to pay for the proposed work and discuss feasibility of repairs dependent upon monies at hand.

And number three, request the amount of time needed to complete the work.

All abatements ordered by the board shall be enforced.

All work proposed must be done within code regulations with required permits prior to the commencing of work.

You may obtain all permits from the Department of Development Services located at 1901 South Alamo Street, San Antonio, Texas, 78204.

If in doubt as to the process during this time, please contact a 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 orders, please contact a code enforcement officer or development services staff member by phone number at 210-207-5422.

Please note that it is unlawful for any person present to solicit or pedal services regarding any property under consideration by this board during the course of this public hearing for City Code Section 16-236.

Thank you.

And thank you.

Motion is to approve the minutes.

Do I have a second?

Robert Binkey a second.

Robert Bank, yes, second.

Thank you.

Any discussion.

All in favor of the motion say aye.

Aye.

Those opposed, nay.

The motion carries unanimously.

If we could, let's have a staff report.

Good morning.

We've missed you in the last few meetings, or at least the meetings I've been in.

Good morning.

Yes, I have missed you as well.

Good to see you, sir.

Thank you.

Good to see all the board members.

My name is Jenny Ramirez.

I do have some items to read into the record, if I may proceed.

Yes, please.

All right.

Uh we have some merging emergency demolitions that I'll be reading.

Uh first property is 2418 San Luis Street, located in Council District 5.

This structure, the main structure was demolished as an emergency on February the 6th due to an extensive fire, which occurred on February the 4th of 2026.

Pursuant to Chapter 6-175, no further action is needed by the board at this time, and there are before and after photos of the uh demolition.

Next property is 215 Covina Street or Covina Avenue.

Um the structure was demolished as an emergency on February the 10th due to an extension extensive fire which occurred on February the 3rd.

Pursuant to Chapter 6-175.

No further action is needed by the board at this time.

That was a main structure as well.

Next location, 2423 West Mistletoe Avenue, located in Council District 7, was demolished as an emergency on February the 12th due to an extensive fire, which occurred on February the 4th of 2026.

Pursuant to Chapter 6-175.

No further action is needed by the board at this time.

This was an accessory structure.

And the last location, uh structure located at 2023 South Trinity Street was demolished as an emergency on February the 13th due to an extensive fire which occurred on February 6th of 2026.

Pursuant to Chapter 6-175.

No further action is needed by the board at this time.

And this was also an accessory structure located in Council District 5.

That does complete my report this morning, unless there's any questions.

Are there any questions, Mr.

Maritz?

There are none, ma'am.

Thank you very much.

Good to see you again, as I said.

We will move into the individual case presentations.

The first item is going to be 214 Brooks Street.

Good morning.

Good morning.

For the record, my name is Cynthia Santana, Dangerous Premise Officer for the City of San Antonio Development Services.

The structure being presented today is located at 214 Brook Street with a recommendation for demolition in accordance with City Code Article 8, Chapter 6.

This case is the first time being heard before this board.

The legal description is NCB 495, block S 1 half 2, lot 20 and 21, located in City Council District 2.

The owner on record is Delagarza Alice Y with a mailing address of 214 Brook Street, San Antonio, Texas, 78208-1903.

All notices of hearing were properly issued as required.

The following individuals are present on behalf of the case.

Yes, please.

No phone numbers were found for, nor have I spoken with the owner.

I have spoken with James Delagarza, who stated he is the brother of the owner.

The Office of Historic Preservation has confirmed on July 22nd, 2025, that the property is not eligible for historic designation.

The following is the timeline of events regarding the notification process.

The first inspection regarding 214 Brook Street was conducted on August 1st, 2024.

Original notice was mailed on August 13th, 2024, and the certified receipt was returned unclaimed on September 16th, 2024.

A notice to vacate was posted at 215 214 Brook Street on July 8th, 2025.

On February 19th, 2026, the notice for the BSB hearing was posted at 214 Brook Street.

On February 18th, 2026, the notice for the BSB hearing was mailed to the owner, and the certified receipt has not been returned.

There was an electrical permit on fire, which is or I'm sorry, on file, which is now expired on October 22nd, 2025.

As of March 4, 2026, there are no active permits on file for 214 Brook Street.

On February 2nd, an administrative warrant was obtained to take photos that are being presented today.

The photos that are being provided for today's presentation were taken both on April 3rd, 2025 and February 2nd, 2026.

This first photo is of the front elevation at 214 Brook Street, showing a single story, currently vacant structure in a residential zone built in 1930, with two additions to the rear of the structure and is 1150 square feet.

The structure is a cinder block construction on the original build and wood framing on the additions.

It has a single gable roof with shingles.

The foundation is a concrete crawl space foundation on the original build, pier and beam on the additions.

It is not located within a thousand feet of a school.

The structure suffered a fire on August 1st, 2024.

This front elevation shows a missing window on the right side.

Damaged roof shingles and decking on the left corner from the fire.

The fascia lacks weather protection, and there is a hole in the front at the peak.

This photo is the right elevation where you can see additional damage to the roof decking, shingles, and rafter in the front section of the roof from the fire.

All of the windows are missing on this elevation, and the cinder block walls show step cracking towards the front.

This is the rear elevation of the structure, shows smoke damage at the roof line on the right side.

The rear windows are also missing, and the fascia lacks weather protection.

Here is the left elevation from the rear of the structure.

More smoke damage is visible along the roof line.

Windows are missing.

The siding is separating and rotted on the portion of the first edition in the middle of that elevation.

This is a close-up of the fire damage at the roof on that right elevation.

Here you can see that the rafters, the decking and the fascia are charred and missing in some locations.

You can also more clearly see that step cracking in the cinder block wall.

This photo is a close-up of the fire damage on the left elevation with the same issues.

The damaged rafter decking fascia and the shingles.

The roof covering is lifting up right here at the corner from the decking.

As you walk in the front door and look up in this front room, you can see the charred roof here.

The ceiling joists are smoke damaged.

In the same room, the decking is missing here.

What you're looking at is the sheathing from underneath.

The ceiling drywall is missing throughout the entire structure as well.

As you walk into the kitchen area, the plumbing is damaged, the wall covering is peeling off, and the subfloor is exposed.

The subfloor is exposed throughout the entire structure, and this flooring is very spongy to walk in, walk on in each of the rooms.

This photo is facing the front elevation from the inside.

At the top of the photo, you can see that hole where the natural light is coming through.

At the top of the photo, you can also see that ceiling joist is sagging.

New wood was used to stabilize the ceiling joists and secure them to the wall between the front room and this one.

If you look up past the ceiling, joists, you can see the cross members that are connected to the rafters.

They're also bowed.

This is the kitchen where the window and the frame are missing, and there's no wall covering.

From the kitchen, if you look down the hallway towards the rear elevation, you can see there is no wall covering.

The subfloor is exposed, and natural light can be seen at the rear around the door and the rear window.

The rear exit here is blocked by items creating a significant egress violation should another emergency occur.

In that hallway, if you look to the right, you'll see the bathroom.

The drywall is rotted, and the structural members in the wall are exposed to the elements.

The wood members are rotted.

The flooring and the wall to the left of that portable water heater are damaged.

There was an active water account, but no electricity.

At the end of that hallway where the rear door was, there's a second addition to the original build.

Here there's no wall covering, and there is a hole in the wall allowing natural light to shine through.

The insulation from the exterior walls is also falling.

This is a photo of the new breakers that had been installed last year by the electrician.

The occupants were using it to hang items from the wires.

The drywall is damaged and has graffiti.

This is looking back out the front and only exit.

The subfloor is exposed.

You can also see the outdoor propane heater to the left there that was being used inside the structure.

This is a single-story residential structure that suffered a fire in August of 2024, charring the roof system to include the rafters, ceiling joist, and decking.

Despite having no windows and electricity after the fire, the son of James Delagarza Michael continued to live in the structure.

Several unhoused individuals have been in and out of the structure with Michael.

An electrical permit was pulled in April of 2025, almost a year after the fire by an electrician hired by James Delagarza.

The repair work was being done until it was halted for not having had a fire damage assessment.

No further permits were pulled and no further repairs have been completed.

Mr.

Delagarza reported being unable to obtain the required permits due to lack of ownership documents.

Additional unhoused individuals frequented the property, prompting repeated calls from neighbors to SAPD and myself.

The property remains in violation and in an unsafe and uninhabitable condition.

To recap, the structure located at 214 Brook Street is in violation of City Code Article 8, Chapter 6-156.

Subsections 1, 2, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 15, 17, and 18, which any building or structure which has had any or all of the conditions or defects herein, after described, shall be deemed to be a dangerous building and a hazard to public health, safety, welfare, provided that such conditions of defects of dilapidation, substandardness or unfitness for human habitation, pose a threat or potential threat to life, health, property, or human safety.

Staff recommends demolition.

That concludes my presentation of 214 Brook Street.

Thank you.

Do we have any questions of the code officer?

I do.

On the permit, it was halted, correct?

The electrical permit.

Because it was no fire assessment.

Yes.

What happened was that um an electrician hired by Mr.

Delagarza was able to pull the permit.

And in order for them to reconnect the electricity, CPS came out and said, Whoa, we're not going any further, you need a fire damage assessment.

So if a fire damage assessment had been gathered with a plus, they think it still may then they could have the permit still active except it's on hold, right?

Or is that no, it it expired um six months after it was pulled.

So he'd have to reapply for a new one.

He'd have to reapply, but he's having difficulty as stated.

Okay, thanks.

Any additional questions?

There are none.

Thank you.

And at this time, if we could have the officer come forward in this case.

And if you would please state your name and your station, sir.

Absolutely good morning.

Good morning to everybody.

Um Safe Officer Richie Robletto.

I've been in that area for almost seven years.

Six of those years I had the same area as a patrolman.

And then this is my first year and a couple of months as a safe officer for the same district.

Um a little bit about 214 Brooks, excuse me, I had these braces retightened.

Um basically what uh DP Santana said, Officer Santana said was she pretty much nailed it.

Um lately we've been getting a lot of calls for burglaries there, as well as uh uh unsheltered individuals trying to get into inside the house to steal maybe whatever is necessary for them, which is copper wire.

It can be anything, right?

Um one thing that I would like to hit is that the location of the house is actually two blocks east from Austin Street.

If you guys don't know what Austin Street is, it attaches next to 37, and that's actually where the homeless hang out underneath the highway.

And that's where they can walk there, they can ride bikes.

They can do basically it's the easy uh back alleyway to get to the property.

We have had uh four critical uh calls there in the past year and a half.

Um three of those were um shots fire shots heard also uh cutting out on our um on our process of shooting and progresses.

Um and one of them was obviously the structure fire.

Um now we I've run into Michael, uh, Mr.

Delagarza stun a couple of times, and then also the individuals uh leaving and exiting the property, especially in the back part.

Um there used to be uh more of a shack that got burned down as well.

And one thing that obviously the the pictures show really really good is um how close the houses are on Brooks.

They're very tight.

I mean, if you reach out arm's length, um not mine, my arms are short, but somebody that has a pretty good size, um you can touch one into the property.

And um, I know a lot of um a lot of uh residents have called, especially in worried neighbors, um, even though they did not want contact because they have the option to want contact in our our type of work, and obviously because um not saying Mr.

Delagarza's son's uh any causing has ever caused me any major problems, but maybe his um acquaintances like have we mentioned and uh some of the neighbors are obviously worried by them.

Um obviously when we go out there we may contact our do a patrol buys and we um kind of make contact with these individuals up and down the street.

Um we'll have we'll see some residents leave, or in other words, find an excuse to get outside and kind of see what we're doing, kind of see what's going on, and then just give us a thumbs up from the distance.

So um but other than that, um there's not a whole lot of um additional issue or information I can really give out because um there's not a whole lot really meets those major catastrophic events that I just mentioned.

Thank you.

Does the board have any questions of the officer?

Um you've been in here in the district before you became a safe officer, right?

Correct.

So you're familiar with the Oh, yes, sir.

All the way, yes, sir, even before the uh district alignment.

Okay, now was it ever presented to the homeowner that he could sign a no trespasser and you guys can arrest whoever is not authorized on the property or no?

I've actually never met the owner.

Um obviously we know Mr.

Delagarza that's here today, but I've like the DP Santana, Officer Code Officer Centana said, I've actually never made contact with the owner, even on patrol.

So you just stopping when there's problems when you call it.

Yes, when obviously when someone calls and re uh obviously us, we go and we uh we address the issue.

Um but in this case, obviously we've the fire, the uh the three shootings that had came out, and obviously the burglaries, and then also the disturbances as well.

Okay.

Appreciate it.

Thanks.

No problem.

Thank you.

Thank you, sir.

James De La Garza, please come forward.

And sir, if you would again state your name and the district council district that you reside in, please.

Uh my name is James Elliot.

Uh I live at 214 Brooks.

Uh well, not live, uh that's the house I'm trying to redo.

And I guess it's a district too.

Uh my problem has been since the house is burned down, was the house was not under my name.

It was under my sister's name, and she did a a well uh probate thing and left it to uh me and my two sisters.

They just recently signed it over to me, so I'm transferring it to my name, and because I couldn't transfer before, I couldn't hire the contractors.

I tried to hire contractor, I hired the electrician, he did the outside.

He was supposed to do the inside, but then we got stopped because they said the inspector said that the need to have fire damage checked.

Well, we had had that done earlier, and the fire marshal said, go ahead and start doing the work.

And he stopped us, so we called the fire marshal.

That took another couple months before he came back, and he told us he doesn't know why they're stopping us from doing the work.

So I came over, I called the electrician back, he tried to pull a permit.

They said they wouldn't let him.

I had to pull the permit.

I came and talked to him, told him that I was what I was going through was trying to get the house under my name.

So I went to one of the classes they have here, and it says that uh we could hire someone with a LLC to pull permits.

So I hired I got a couple of guys with LLCs, and they told them that they couldn't pull it, that I had to pull it, the owner.

Well, and that's basically where I'm at right now.

I've got the electrician, the plumber and the roofer waiting for me to get the clearance so they can do the work.

And once I start getting that done, I'm moving back to Brooks, and I'm gonna make sure no one else goes there that shouldn't be there.

And I'm getting ready to retire, and that's where I want to be my retirement home.

You know, I grew up at that house, and I just want to spend the rest of my time there.

Do you have any information that you can share with us in terms of your financial ability to pay for the repairs that are required?

Uh as far as uh my check and savings, I have sixty thousand dollars in there for to spend on this.

And uh the electrician is gonna run me nine thousand, he said.

Uh the plumber says he can't let me know what it's gonna cost until he checks it, but he doesn't think it'll be much.

And as far as the rest of the stuff, uh it's a brick house, so the fire marshal said it was structurally safe.

There is some roof that some wood that needs to be changed on the roof.

He says a lot of it was smoke damage.

And as far as the sheet rock and all that, that was water damage from fighting the fire.

And uh I was hoping that maybe I could do the sheetrock work.

And uh there's some stuff that's off.

There's you looked at the back room, the sheetrock was off.

Well, we were told to take it off so they could check the studs on there.

So that's why that's off.

And then I was told I can't do any more work to it, even though I wanted to put the sheetlock back on your sheet block, so everything's pending on me getting the ownership of the house, and hiring the contractors.

Uh how frequently have you been talking to the fire marshal?

Uh I think the last time I talked to him.

It was about a year ago.

And that's when I tried to hire the electrician back.

Electrician moved on, he didn't want to do it anymore.

Did you attempt to contact the fire marshal or did uh he just come by?

No, I contacted him.

Okay.

Any reason why you contacted fire marshal instead of a code officer?

Because uh electrician stopped the work.

The electrical inspector, when they went to check the outside panel, and I have a picture of the new panel they put on, but it's on my phone, it's a new phone, the old man, we don't work that well together.

So I have was trying to uh uh the the inspector said that I needed to have the house checked again as far as uh the fire damage, have the fire marshal.

So then I called the fire marshal, he came and he says, I don't know why there's he goes, as far as the roofing, he goes, You gotta have the roofer do the roof and change some of the the the studs that are up there.

And that's what we're at right now.

And what time frame did your sister tell you that she would be willing to sign the paperwork for changeable?

Do you have that with you?

Oh, excuse me, it's on the screen.

I apologize.

I have two sisters.

And this indicates it was signed in 2016.

What's that?

That was the last will in touch, but okay.

Okay.

Does the board have any questions?

Mrs.

President.

You stated when they asked for residence that you want to move back in.

Where is your residence right now?

Right now I'm at uh on uh Fennel Street and Vance Jackson.

I'm in the northwest side.

Yeah, that's the residence you should have put in, not this.

That's a residence I'm living at now.

Also, the fire marshal came out.

Twice, yes.

But there should be a report.

Did you ask for the report of it to show CPS and he was gonna log it in twice?

He said, He logged it in, but if nobody's asking for it, it's still logged in.

You could have brought that here that vindicated the house issues, but when it's a verbal, the CPS doesn't chase debt down, you do.

So the written notes of both cases you should have gotten so you could give CPS so they can continue to work.

If that's what it's was.

Well, when we asked, he said, well, he's gonna go put it in the computer.

I didn't think that I had to go.

Well, I don't know where to go file that.

I mean, we looked that up, so it's just like just because they put it in the computer, it's not gonna reach this agency or that agency is in the fire marshal's computer.

Oh, I thought it did.

That's not tied like that to where it goes to all, it's only so get you could have got that for uh to back this statement up here that you went and didn't complied with what you were asked to do before you could go forth.

Now your intent is to rebuild or rebuild whatever's damaged to include roof and all that.

Electric city's already been partially done.

It hadn't been completed, right?

Right.

The the outside, the service drop is done on the electrical I need to do the inside and that and the engineers report wasn't provided for structure.

A fire marshal's report was somewhere out there.

They don't do that.

They engineer cost of what it's gonna take, a uh itemized contractors has to be done, and none of that was brought here.

The code compliance left you a packet, correct?

Uh what steps need to be taken now?

Uh, you have not met the co-complier.

I went I went by and I just picked up a thing and they just really didn't say what needed to be done, other than the roof, the electrical, and the windows and doors.

By more than that, there's plumbing that's missing in there.

Well, the plumbing, I'm sorry, I just said the plumbing.

And also I had uh the plumber waiting also.

He's there the one's just waiting for me to give to get the okay to do the let's talk about the people that keep going back there.

There's an opportunity for a citizen to uh at the police station to sign a do not trespass, and they'll maintain that.

They can arrest anybody on the property's not supposed to be there.

Have you went to do that?

No, I didn't do that.

I I can go do it today, but I uh well I didn't know if I could because I'm not the owner.

I don't know if I'm allowed to do this will testament.

You invoked it when you sister passed.

Right?

Well, my sister was supposed to.

I'm just saying it's been invoked because she's passed, so it does state you as a owner, correct?

Well, that's what it's supposed to, yes.

So right now it says that uh my sister Yvonne is still the owner.

Now we went through to get them to sign the paper over, and then they told my friend that he needed uh to have my father's death certificate.

And so we had problems finding that because we thought he died here, but ended up uh I mean I was uh in the sixth grade when he passed away.

Ended up that he died at uh VA hospital in Kerville.

So we just found out my friend went to get uh death certificate, and with that he was gonna turn that into the probate court.

Okay, so you're doing this without your sister's consent.

What's that?

You're doing the work in there without your sister's consent.

They knew they were talking to me.

They just but they uh they had their okay to do it.

Uh and they just signed the paperwork to sign it.

Okay, thank you.

Any additional questions?

Ann, go ahead.

Uh this is Ann Weiner.

I I'm just curious, have you gotten a total scope of work with prices for this you know, I understand what you have in your savings and your checking, but uh this is almost a rebuild.

Right.

It's a roof.

Well, that's what I've got uh the price from the electrician.

But there is there's way more than electricity.

And I'm getting the price from the from the roofers, and then the price from the plumber.

This is Robert Bingy, I think what's then uh but because no one can go in there, we can't they can't go check.

I had a price earlier from another roofer, but because we were put on hold, he went out of state and so this is Robert Binke.

I think what Ms.

Weiner is getting at is that you're trying to make progress, the electrician, the plumber, the roofer, you can't get in there, but you need sheet rod guys, you need framers.

I can't hear you.

I've even with my hearing aid.

I apologize.

Can you hear me better?

Can you hear me better?

Yeah.

Yeah.

So I think what she's getting at is, you know, you're working on the roof of the plumbing, the electrician, but you need drywall guys, tile guys, cabinet guys, flooring guys, framers.

I mean, you need a you need a full full service general contractor at this point.

As far as the frame and stuff, most of that is just uh from it's like uh five or six boards that need to get replaced.

As far as the roofing, we're doing the whole, they're gonna put new uh plywood on top.

So they're taking the old plywood off, putting new plywood on, putting the new roofing material, and whatever studs that are that need to be changed, they're gonna change.

I mean, looking at these pictures, there's well, and I'm not trying to pick on you, but there's way more than five or six boards that are gonna have to be replaced.

If that was my house and I live there as a general contractor, if I was helping you, I would advise you that almost the whole house needs to get reframed.

If there's smoke damage and those studs are torn up looking at some of these pictures, um I I just can't see how it's five or six boards.

Like I say, he uh the roof is doing the whole sheathing and everything like that.

I would so that's getting replaced.

And whatever studs, he says most of that is smoke burnt.

He says it's not really fire, but it's just smoke.

Do you plan to double up piggyback those studs?

Right?

One of the studs, if there's a smoke stud here, right?

You'd need to put a new stud next to it to then support that in case I gave away for structural integrity, and that's where the engineer would help you out as opposed to just the contractor.

I think you probably are gonna need an engineer involved at some point.

Right.

Uh he says he was gonna well he told me he would fix it to bring it up to what needs to be brought up to as far as code.

Fair enough.

Thank you.

Any additional questions?

I had a follow-up.

Go ahead.

Is that house insulated?

Sir?

Is the house insulated?

Does it have insulation?

There's no insulation.

So all the walls are gonna have to come down.

No, right now there's nothing.

Yeah.

So that's part of the process too.

So the you know, a few boards in gonna have the walls have to come down so insulation can be put in those walls.

And the ceiling when you get the outside wall, it's all brick.

Doesn't matter.

So how would we put it?

It doesn't matter.

Energy code.

Based on today's building standards, you're gonna have to come all the way up to cover.

Point of order, gentlemen.

Ladies and gentlemen, point of order.

Uh we are not here to provide advice and information as such.

We are here to determine whether the property is indeed a dangerous structure or dilapidated structure.

So please withhold your recommendations in terms of repair.

Thank you, sir.

Okay.

Uh your brick exterior.

Those step cracks in it.

The step cracks in the exterior bricks in the wall?

That step cracks are pretty wide crack.

It's not like something minor.

Okay.

Did you have a masonry look at it?

I was gonna have everyone take a look at it, see what needs to be done.

I'm gonna, like I say, right now I can't do anything because I'm not allowed to, and I don't want to push it any further than we have.

All right, thank you.

Any additional questions?

Part and hand is here.

Um question.

Uh how secure is the building on this day?

I think we saw that it was secured on on February 2nd.

Is there anybody living in there now?

There's no one living in the building.

Is it boarded up completely?

I go, it's boarded up.

I go, and I notice one board is shifted.

It's I put it the full length that the other day when I went, it was sideways.

It's an L, but it was sideways.

So I I'm going by and check and make sure no one's, but I don't know who's going there at night if anyone's going there at night.

One more question.

Um have you been working with the code officer at all?

I have been talking to her, asking her questions, and then I uh got stranded with with trying to get the paperwork to get the house under my name.

I think it's important to understand that when you're here in front of this board, we are at this point.

You are at this juncture where it's almost the last call here.

So when you come here, and if this board grants you a little bit more time, because we're gonna ask how much time you need.

I think um you're gonna need to have everything prepared for this board.

Okay.

Any additional questions?

Sir, you may be seated.

Thank you.

Chair, we entertain a motion on the property located at 214 Brooks Street Challenging decisions, isn't it?

This is Ann Winer.

And go ahead.

I move the property located at 214 Brooks is a public nuisance per city code chapter 6, Article 8, Section 6-157, which is not feasible to be repaired at this time is a violation of City Code Chapter 6, Article 8, Section 6-156, subsection one to 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 15, and 18.

I move the property be demolished within 30 days from the issuance of this order and any other orders such as secure route free of trash and debris.

Oh and I went out and have the electricity cut.

The motion is that the property located at 214 Brook Street is a public nuisance for City Code Chapter 6, Article 8, Section 6-157, and it is not feasible but being repaired at this time.

It does remain in violation of City Code Chapter 6, Article 8, Section 6-156, subcodes 1257, 8, 11, 12, 15, 17, and 18 that the prop the building is to be demolished, the cleared and cleaned, and electrical continues to stay off.

Do I have a second?

Ryan Baldwin second.

A second.

Any discussion?

Friendly amendment.

Go ahead with the amendment.

Code also asked for a vacancy.

Is that okay?

I'd like to.

Yes, I thought.

I thought that had already been done.

No, they ordered, but we have to enforce that order.

Gotcha.

Yes, I accept that.

Ryan, would you accept the friendly amendment of vacate?

I also accept.

Okay.

The add to the motion a vacate order.

Any further discussion?

Let's do a roll call, please.

Dwayne Nelson?

No.

Anne Weiner?

Yes.

Paul Hernandez?

No.

Dora Phillies?

Yes.

Robert Banke.

Yes.

Fred Andes?

Yes.

Ryan Baldwin?

Yes.

Motion passes with a vote of five to two.

Thank you.

Our next property, please.

It's going to be 5246 Village Crest.

Good morning again.

Morning again.

For the record, my name is Cynthia Santana, dangerous premise officer for the City of San Antonio, Development Services Department.

The structure being presented today is located at 5246 Village Crest with a recommendation for demolition in accordance with City Code Article 8.

Chapter 6.

This case is the first time being heard before this board.

The owner on record is Semang Carrie A with a mailing address of number 158066.

Does the board wish to continue?

Yes, please.

No phone numbers were found for, nor have I spoken with the owner.

The Office of Historic Preservation has confirmed on December 4th, 2025.

The property is not eligible for historic designation.

The following is a timeline of events regarding the notification process.

The first inspection regarding 5246 Village Crest was conducted on November 24th, 2025.

Original notice of violation was mailed on December 3rd, 2025, and the certified receipt was claimed on December 8, 2025.

On February 19, 2026, the notice for the BSB hearing was posted at 5246 Village Crest.

On February 18, 2026, the notice for the BSB hearing was mailed to the owner, and the certified receipt has not been returned.

No scope of work or financial proof or letter of credit or engineers report has been provided.

As of March 4th, 2026, there are no permits on file for 5246 Village Crest.

The photos that are being provided today for today's presentation were taken on March 2nd.

This first photo is of the front elevation as it faces the street, showing a single story vacant structure in a residential zone built in 1967 and is 1811 square feet.

The structure has both a brick veneer and vinyl siding.

It has a cross-gable roof system with shingles and a slab on grade foundation.

The front elevation shows damage to the roof from a fire that occurred on November 18th, 2025.

The front of the garage area is missing the doors.

Smoke damage is visible on the front peak, as well as the shingles and the vinyl soffit is melted and hanging from the structure.

The support post on the uh left for the overhang is rotted at the bottom.

This is the left elevation.

The vinyl siding soffit and fascia are severely damaged from the fire.

The wall studs and structural members are charred.

The electrical panic panel and connections are fire damaged as well.

This is the rear elevation showing a collapsed roof, charred and missing rafters, ceiling joists, and wall studs.

The decks, the decking and shingles are heavily damaged.

The entire back wall on the right side is missing, and the window on the rear in the center is missing as well.

Here is the right elevation.

I was unable to take a better photo due to a trespass dispute with an aggressive snouser.

My apologies.

This is directly above the kitchen where there's a large hole in the roof, allowing the elements to enter the structure.

The rafters and ceiling joists are charred.

The decking is missing, and the decking is charred in areas where it is still present.

This is another area above the kitchen showing the same type of damaged charred and missing decking, rafters, and ceiling joists.

This is a close-up of the ceiling in the front room.

And this photo is directly from directly underneath the kitchen ceiling.

Oh, the next one, I'm sorry.

This one is directly underneath the kitchen ceiling.

And this is a close-up of the hole to the right of that kitchen showing the extent of damage to the roof.

This is the rear elevation on the right side showing the completely charred wall studs, top plate rafters, and ceiling joists.

The bottom plate is charred as well, and no wall exists.

Here you can get a better angle of that collapsed roof.

The ceiling joist is completely burnt on one end, and the section that it's attached to is sagging in the middle.

This is looking up at what's left of that roof on the right side of the rear elevation.

This is a close-up of that same area from the left elevation of the structure.

This photo is looking into the garage area from the front elevation.

There's no longer an enclosure for the door, the garage.

The fire damage, the structural walls on the left and rear elevation to the point that the structure is unable to be secured.

The fire left large holes in the roof over the front room, kitchen, and garage where the weather elements have entered the structure and may cause additional damage.

There has been no contact with the property owner.

The property remains in violation and in an unsafe and uninhabitable condition.

To recap, the structure located at 5246 Village Crest is in violation of City Code Article 8, Chapter 6-156, subsections 1, 2, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 15, 17, and 18, in which any building or structure which has any or all of the conditions or defects herein, after described shall be deemed to be a dangerous building and a hazard to public health, safety, and welfare, provided that such conditions of defects of dilapidation, substandardness, or unfitness for human habitation, pose a threat or potential threat to life, health, property, or human safety.

In which any building or structure which has any or all of the conditions or defects herein, after described shall be deemed to be a dangerous building and a hazard to public health, safety, and welfare, provided that such conditions of defects of dilapidation, substandardness, or unfitness for human habitation pose a threat or potential threat to life, health, property, or human safety.

Staff recommends demolition.

That concludes my presentation of 5246 Village Crest.

Thank you.

Did we have questions of the code officer?

Robert, nope.

There are no questions.

Thank you.

You may be seated.

Chair would entertain a motion on the property located at 5246 Village Crest.

Excuse me, Chair.

Would you have one person signed up to speak?

I apologize.

Go ahead and please.

Elizabeth Rogers, if you can please approach the stadium.

Excuse me, the podium, state your name and address for the record.

Hi, uh, my name is Elizabeth Rogers.

Um I live uh I don't live in that property.

I live at 8359 Bentwaters.

I'm sorry.

I live at 8359 Bentwaters.

Um it's about four miles away from that property.

I was just hired uh Carrie Semang, the owner, he's in prison right now.

That's why you guys haven't received any anything back from him.

Um he just hired me to take care of a few of his properties.

He had people that were squatting over there not paying their rent, and his brother was was handling everything for him.

But um Mike Semang, he has his own um, it's an auto mechanic shop, so they haven't had time due to his heart problems to help Carrie any more with his properties.

Um this happened back in November.

Um the fire marshal said that there was no um uh there wasn't any foul play, but I mean there was a mattress in the backyard with uh gas cans, somebody, you know.

I anyways, um Carrie Carrie wants to rebuild the place.

Um we've only had a few months, but what I'm what I'm under the impression of is we're not allowed to touch anything without getting permits from you.

So I had to wait to see how much money that he had in the bank to see if he was going to be able to fix it.

Okay.

So right now he's at 63,000.

He was supposed to send a um uh from the bank a statement so that you guys know that he does have the money to fix it.

Um he does get rent from the other two properties that he owns.

Um and but we've only had what four months since the fire, so we really haven't had time to get everything done, and I don't want to do anything that's not legal.

Um there was a bunch of trash and it it did look really bad, really bad, and it looks a lot better.

I understand the garage that's got to come down the whole thing.

But if you look at the house, the fire damage is pretty much the garage is is totally charred off.

We can we can cut that off if we're allowed to um demo all that, get that all pulled away, and then a roofer, we have a roofer that can come in and fix all this the whole roof basically is gonna have to be replaced.

Um but I did get um uh someone that looked at it and told me that we could probably get it totally and completely fixed for about 40 grand as long as we don't want to put the the garage back up.

So I'm just asking if you could give us maybe a little bit more to we don't have problems, there's nobody squatting there.

I make sure that the the neighbor Gloria she has a camera on it.

Nobody even comes over there anymore.

There's not people, it's not dangerous, and unless I mean you're you're going underneath the the garage, but nobody should be in there anyway.

Um I'm just asking maybe if we can have a little bit more time to pull the permits and get that worked on.

I mean, I'm not I don't know what to say.

I am hoping that maybe we get a little bit more time because the guy has been in prison for 17 years.

Um I don't know what to say about that.

Um and he's probably gonna be there for quite some time more.

Who was pro excuse me?

Who was providing the quotes for you again, please?

Um his name is Will Souter.

Um he's a uh contractor in San Antonio, Texas.

And the the total quote was how much?

The total quote was $39,000, I believe, for everything.

That's including taking the the structure from the garage down electric.

It's a friend of mine, so I can I can he does it for a better price than probably normal, but it was 39,060 was what he quoted Kerry.

Okay.

I apologize, I interrupted you, so we wouldn't.

No, no, it's okay.

It's okay.

With your testimony if you've got anything else.

Um I'm just asking if you could give me a little bit more time to I I know I have to get the permits done and we have to take down um the garage.

I just I I wasn't familiar exactly with how the steps were to do it, but I am now, so I'm trying to do that so that we can get it taken care of.

If we could just have a little bit longer to to prove that we can do it.

And again, your legal ownership is I'm not the owner.

Um Carrie Samang is the owner.

Uh he's in prison.

Okay.

He hired me to take care of this because I guess his brother, uh, Mike Seming was in charge of all his stuff.

Um he didn't he has a lot of heart problems.

He's got his own shop, and him and his wife aren't able to take care of it anymore.

So uh I have people that can fix it up.

Um we want to make it into a uh, you know, safe living environment for somebody.

We're hoping to.

It I mean the property is really nice.

It that used to be a really nice house.

We uh we're hoping to make it that again.

If you look at the pictures, half of the house uh it's it's burnt from the garage, basically, is what's burnt, and then a little bit of the kitchen.

Um that that that sheet rock or drywall right there, we can that's not gonna be a lot to fix.

And the roofer, we we can have him come out and it can be safe, you know, uh as soon as you let us work on it.

But you do not have a roof or quote specific, is that correct?

That's that's in that's in the 39,000.

Okay.

Any other questions?

Yeah, this is Robert Bingy.

Well, you by chance happen to have that quote with you today for that 39,000 that you could present to us by chance.

I can maybe have him send it to me uh email.

If he gave us like five minutes, I can go call him.

I'm sorry.

I I really I didn't know there was court.

All the see the the guy that was over there when when we first got the the property, he the people that were living there, they shoved some stuff down the plumbing.

It was it was bad.

So we had a guy working over there, but um I guess all these notices that were being put up.

I I just got them three days ago.

I and I'm like, oh, and I didn't know what to do.

I contacted Carrie, he said he got something in the mail.

I'm like, well, what do you what do you want me to do?

Well, I want you to go to court.

Okay, well, what do you want me to say in court?

Because you know, I gotta know what to say and what to do.

So I apologize for not being a hundred percent knowledgeable on everything I'm supposed to do, but I'm just trying to, you know.

You good, Robert.

Um so you're basically the agent now.

Yes, sir.

Do you have in writing the fact that he gave you a uh he wrote it over Secure us, it's an app that they have in the prison.

We we need to let the council see that to see if you're actually a legitimate agent.

Yeah.

As long as you give it to them and yeah, that's what we need to make sure that you are representing because that's what we have to go by.

Yes, sir.

Um also you received information because I saw it in there too, it's all going to everywhere, but he reached out to you.

And did you get the information through him or did you get a document saying to be here?

I was uh delivered uh when I was at work, someone delivered uh I can show you the papers that I got.

Okay.

They okay.

They they gave me paperwork saying that um there was gonna be a court date, and then Carrie contacted me because I I wasn't sure what it was exactly what I needed to do.

Um I told him they're gonna tear down your house.

He said, Well, why we can fix it?

I said, Well, yeah, we gotta fix it now.

I told you, you know, if you want to leave it sitting like that, they're gonna they're gonna s take it down and then charge you for it from what I've aware of.

So if you can uh show that to our council and we'll if you're acting as the agent, yes, sir.

Then you have a contract stating that you can speak on behalf of him all the time.

Yes, sir.

But if we don't have that, then we'll resume questioning.

I got a couple more after you turn that over to council.

Okay.

Um may I show you?

Yeah.

And while he's reviewing that.

Um contractor.

I'm not your contractor.

Yes.

The guy that you're talking to is your contractor right now.

Yes.

Okay.

So I'm gonna refer to that as the guy you is your contractor.

Okay.

For the estimate they gave you, one guy gave you the estimate for all that needs to be done.

That that's what under his um opinion.

Well, yeah, that's what I'm saying.

He gave you for all that needs to be done.

Yeah.

And as another contractor here and myself, and at the end here, it normally is not gonna be 30, whatever thousand.

Right.

I uh I understand.

Um there has been no means to secure the property from the brother before you came in.

Correct?

Um no.

Well, from what is you can't secure a big old back wall.

You can't secure a big old back wall.

I was told I wasn't allowed to go onto the property.

Um, so I didn't.

No, you're allowed to go on there as long as you're doing something like a security where you put it on windows and stuff, because that's mitigating damages to the property.

If you're the city does it, then they charge you.

Right.

But you are allowed to go and board up the property.

Now, naturally the back wall can't be because it's burned, but the door leading to the house can be.

That the inside was boarded up.

Okay.

So you must yeah.

So that's part of the deal too.

If you're if the person hasn't been doing that, and there's been RIFRAF on the property, then Well, uh, there's no RIFRAF since it's since it's right.

And you want to keep that.

Also, code has received a fire report.

You know anything about that?

Um, no, I just knew of what the fire marshal told me when I came onto the scene.

Okay.

So you'll probably need to get that as well.

Yes, sir.

Because it might be in there may a lot more than what you see, maybe in the report.

So okay.

Um so as the agent, and I'm assuming that's what that's pretty much gives you, until we'll still frame as agent right now.

Um you're acting and you just got the notifications, and you're asking for time for all the documents you need to be brought.

Okay.

Then I I think I've got the full picture there.

Is you're in here because you okay.

Uh and then we'll wait for the counsel.

Could I that's the catch on everything?

If you you may be a family member, don't have access, but it doesn't matter.

No, sent to the it's the four corners of the property that we deal with.

I understand.

Okay.

I just I needed to um talk to a few people to find out legalities and but we need to make sure you're the representative before.

We make this decision.

I understand.

Clarification, we don't give you permits.

They give you permits.

That's a whole different department.

Okay.

We hear cases that they give permits.

I'm still learning.

I just I just opened up.

You're you it if it goes in the direction where you get the the uh co-compliance will well we'll guide you.

Counsel, is it legal?

She can be agent.

Oh, need to scroll up.

Yeah, just don't it timed out?

That phone is something else.

But when that step comes, then we'll guide you to where oh good.

Okay.

Did you normally talk out to the code compliance officer once this is resolved, you still talk to co-compliance?

Okay.

Okay.

But that's and um I was told that the I'm sorry, we can't accept questions.

Oh, so we'll just sit right now and let council make the yeah, it's go ahead.

I I just had a question about I was reading the code officer's report and the people that were there with the dog.

That's what I was gonna ask about.

Oh, okay.

So you can you don't know who these people are.

I was gonna ask her for a description um to see if it was maybe the person that was working on it before it got burnt.

Um, because we are still trying to figure out what who did that, what happened.

There was uh a previous tenant that was seen on the porch that morning by the neighbors, but that's hearsay.

So I'm just trying to figure out what happened to his house.

Well, as I said, at the end of this, you'll still talk to co-compliance when you go out and she'll give you the guidance and stuff.

And if she has the information, she I would I would ask the board to make sure we're asking questions to determine the status of the building itself.

So cautious about that.

Any other questions of the board?

Very good.

We'll wait for a legal review.

Yes, sir.

Do I sit down?

Yes, ma'am, you can take a break.

You need a break?

This is Felix Remir.

Can you hear me?

This is Felix Remuse with the city attorney's office.

Um we would need a written power of attorney specific to any authorization that she would have, although she can speak to the board as she has regarding what can be done or that what they intend to do, and the board can consider that.

Um not prepared at this time based on what was shown to say she's legally authorized as the property manager.

Do you have a power of attorney?

Not in my hand, but I could get one if you give me just a little bit of time.

Council, can we still use her in the defiance of agent?

She's by that, but she still needs to follow up with a document, correct?

Correct.

So we can still you can listen.

Yes, she can as she has spoken as to what can be done or is proposed to be done for the property per the owner since he is in prison.

Uh you can't consider that.

However, she does need a follow-up with the power of attorney.

Okay.

Thank you.

Um I think I've asked all the questions.

Did you understood what's why we wanted that to go because not all the time.

I can give the power of attorney, I'll just send him a message and he can have the unit, they can mail it to me.

Um so I could be back hopefully in in a week, maybe with it.

Well, we don't want to rush anything right now because I know snow mill goes.

Yeah, okay.

Uh I have no further questions.

Let me let me summarize what I think I heard and verify what I'm hearing or what I think I hear.

Uh number one, you said that there's sixty thousand dollars available in cash.

Number two is your best estimate so far is there's thirty-five thousand to forty thousand to do the repair.

Uh your assumption was that most of the repair needs to be done in the garage area.

Uh it is not we gotta knock the whole garage off, is what I was saying.

Okay.

Uh and then uh you're you're expecting that to be garage area, roof area, and that's the extent of your repair in terms of your thought right now, is that correct?

Um no, that was for the garage, that was for the roof, um, securing the the kitchen and the wall and the flooring in the in the kitchen and the all the stuff that's in the hallway falling down.

That's as well as utilities that would need to be replaced, like uh the electrical wiring from the fire damage.

Obviously, it will have to be replaced.

Okay, I think I understand then the the scope.

Uh on the roof, are you expecting the entire roof to be or at least the shingles to be replaced?

The whole or is it just I wanted the whole roof because it's the whole roof system?

You don't want to just put some good ones in and then have weak spots is what I was told.

Okay, very good.

Then I I understand correctly then uh uh from what you've told us at least.

Yes, sir.

Thank you.

Any other questions?

Chair Render, you may be seated, thank you.

Chair Renottain a motion on the property located at 5246.

Before I make a motion, do we have any uh comments?

Okay, my motion is uh to reset to the nearest available date so she can gather all information that she needs and provide the documents of power of attorney because it may take a little longer than what she thinks.

Um I want to give her that is a reset the motion on the uh board is at the present time reset the case for 5246 Village Crest.

Do I have a second?

I'd like to add Robert Binkey here.

I'd like to add a friendly amendment.

Can I do that?

Robert Binke, I second that.

And you also have a friendly amendment.

And I would like to add a friendly amendment if she can bring a scope of work presented for us at that time as well when she has the uh power of attorney.

That's part of all the documentation.

Perfect.

Thank you.

That's all I just scope of work, it's the three items that we always require.

So it's scope of work, money, and time frame.

And power of attorney.

And power of attorney based on your request.

Yeah.

I do believe the code also always asked in most cases for an engineer's report, because that may have to be and a copy of the mar uh the fire marshal's report as well.

And a copy of an engineer's report that covers a little more than what the fire marshal covers.

I'm gonna let the code officer detail that information on what's needed, if you don't mind.

So at present time we have a motion to reset uh for the first available date.

Uh uh.

And the second was made and accepted the friendly amendment also.

Uh do we have any discussion on the case?

Paul Hernandez, just uh clarification.

Um when we say next available date, is there any time limit on that?

Uh staff will determine the next available date.

Like like a no later than if you want to set a no later then, you can do a friendly amendment.

Friendly amendment, yes, let's do a no later than 90 days.

Uh I'm gonna hold that because I need staff to answer that one because they may already have stuff booked up for 90 days.

I think everything goes out 30 days prior.

Notifications and stuff.

So would 90 days be a problem for staff for the record the answer was no.

No, absolutely not.

That would that would fall within our requirements.

I think that's the max limitations as well.

Okay.

Uh friendly amendments accepted.

And Robert?

Also accepted.

Friendly amendment is also accepted.

Um this may be part of it, but securing the house properly to keep people from getting in there.

So to secure the house.

That's a friendly amendment.

Yes.

Okay.

Another friendly amendment.

Secure.

I accept.

It's going to be difficult to secure a house with a wall.

If well, you can secure the door, and if the wall's damaged, then that's although but normally you could secure that back door that goes in the garage.

I don't know how much damage is done on the wall.

Uh the picture shows that a full wall is missing on the back.

On the garage, I'm not worried about it in the house.

I'm talking about on the house.

The right wall holding up?

I didn't see that in the picture.

Okay.

But that's fine.

If it that's what it requires uh yeah, Cog if you could clarify, please.

Because that that if we need to do the whole wall, we'll do the whole wall.

This is DP Officer Cynthia Santana.

The interior living space of the structure could be secured.

Uh the front door, the rear door, which is currently unsecured, and the door to into the kitchen.

Those three doors could be secured.

However, that garage remains open, and there are a lot of families and uh children in that area.

So Anne, your your secure would be for the house itself, not the garage area.

Is that correct?

No, I'm sorry.

I was thinking I is it the city that puts the fencing around these structures.

Do you know what I'm talking about?

Yeah, you're talking about a uh normally what we do is the security fence that has been put on many property, and I have to do this because my legs are giving me problems.

Okay.

Uh yeah, you're talking about what we ordered before is a security fence.

Yes.

They already have three fences, and we want the front done.

We can order a security fence.

Now that's on the owners or the city, whoever does it, it needs to be done.

And that that yes, that's yeah.

Okay.

Repeat the motion.

The motion is to reset the case to the next available date, but not later than 90 days from the date to secure the primary structure itself, excluding the garage.

Uh any other further discussion or amendments.

And Robert, did you accept the security?

I do.

Excuse me.

I I did not include the security fence in that repeat of motion.

Let me clear.

Are you saying secure the house and I put a fence up or you saying so you want to put a fence up to keep the people from getting in?

Yeah, I want to make sure that that that children.

I accept the amendment.

And Robert?

I also accept.

I'm going to repeat it just to make sure because we were off.

And you have a question first.

I don't, but it looks like the um the young lady has something, not until we're done.

Where did uh roll call area?

Uh let me repeat the motion and then we'll have a roll call.

The motion is to reset not uh at the next available date, not later than 90 days, and secure the property with a perimeter fence.

And that's the end of the motion.

Is that correct?

I think so.

Mr.

Andis?

Yeah, that's correct.

I was just writing the 90 day thing.

So that would be 90 days reset, security fence.

And a roll call, please.

No.

Anne Weiner?

Yes.

Paul Hernandez?

Yes.

Doris Elise?

Yes.

Robert Benke?

Yes.

Fernandez?

Yes.

Ryan Baldwin?

Yes.

Motion passes with a vote of 621.

Thank you.

We move to our next property.

26, excuse me, 267 North San Gabriel Avenue.

Can I ask a question before we start that?

On my record here it shows West.

And you say north.

It is on the docket, it says west.

Oh, it is north, San Gabriel.

Yeah, that's what I want to think.

Here it says west.

For verification, the agenda says north.

Oh my bad.

I was looking at the wrong one.

Go ahead with your looking at it from the high ground.

Go ahead with your presentation.

Okay.

Good morning, board.

Good morning.

For the record, my name is Crystal Town, Dangerous Premise Officer for the City of San Antonio Development Services Department.

The structures being presented today are located at 267 North San Gabriel Avenue with a recommendation for demolition in accordance with City Code Article 8, Chapter 6.

This is the first time 267 North San Gabriel Avenue is being presented before the board.

Please note on June 10th, 2025, a dangerous assessment response team inspection was conducted.

The inspection is a collaborated inspection with a variety of city departments that included the San Antonio Police Department.

The legal description is NCB 8871 block 15, lot 6 through 7, located in City Council District 5.

The owner on record is all red Michael Austin with a mailing address of 267 North San Gabriel Avenue, San Antonio, Texas, 78237.

The property owner is not present today.

Does the board wish to continue?

Yes, please.

Antonio Police Officer Pena is here to speak on behalf of the property.

The Office of Historic Preservation has confirmed on June 17, 2025, the property is not eligible for historic designation.

The first inspection regarding 267 North San Gabriel Avenue was conducted on June 9th, 2025.

The original notice was mailed on June 11th, 2025, and the certified receipt has not been returned.

On June 16th, 2025, an after-action meeting was held at the City City Attorney's Office.

The property owner or responsible party for the for the property did not attend.

On February 19th, 2026, the notice for the BSB hearing was posted at 267 North San Gabriel Avenue.

On February 18th, 2026, the notice for the BSB hearing was mailed to Michael Austin Alred, and the certified receipt has not been returned.

On February 3rd, 2026, an administrative warrant was executed to obtain photographs of the structure to present before BSB.

No scope of work or financial proof or letter of credit or engineers report has been provided.

No permits have been obtained.

This property is located within 1,000 feet of Roosevelt Elementary and Gus Garcia Middle School.

This is the front elevation of the structure.

Portions of the foundation skirting is missing.

There is no meter or gas meter there on the property as well.

So this is going to be the right elevation.

There is an attached carport along with that, and the decking to the attached carport is rotted.

So this is the back portion of that right elevation showing that attached carport.

The decking is rotted, and there are holes throughout the roof system for the carport.

The subfloor is soft and bouncy when walking on it.

There's a large amount of items being stored blocking all windows and walkways.

Here is the third bedroom.

Again, large amount of items blocking all the walkways, and this sheetrock on the ceiling is starting to detach.

So this view is going to be the back portion of the structure.

There has been a lot of additions made to this portion of the structure.

This area was going to be a bathroom at one point.

There is plywood covering hole in the floor where the toilet would be.

There is plastic covering the ceiling joists and rafters, and there is a plywood covering that as well, and it is detaching from the structure.

So this is walking more towards the rear portion of the structure.

There are wooden studs that have been installed.

Again, all work done at this property.

There are no permits obtained.

So all of these walls have been abstained.

Uh they have been built without permits.

So this is going to be looking back at that front area.

Um there is that metal post of the temporary shoring to give you a better view.

So this is going into a back bedroom of that rear area of the structure.

Again, there are uh plastic being uh covering the ceiling.

A portion of that sheetrock has collapsed and is exposed.

And there is severe water damage to the decking as well.

So this is going to be the front elevation of the accessory structure.

It has plywood exterior walls with no protection.

So this is going to be the right elevation of that accessory structure.

Again, the plywood exterior walls have no weather protection, and the structure is sitting on grade, and the facial boards as well do not have any weather protection.

This is going to be the rear elevation of the accessory structure.

Again, the plywood exterior walls does not have any weather protection along with the facial boards, and there is a hole behind that piece of plywood in the exterior wall.

This is the interior of that accessory structure.

There is some water damage and stains on the subfloor.

Subsections one, two, eight, eleven, twelve, fifteen, seventeen, and eighteen for the main structure, and subsections one, two, eight, eleven, twelve, fifteen, seventeen, and eighteen for the accessory structure, which any building or structure which has any or all of the conditions or defects here and after described shall be deemed to be a dangerous building and a hazard to public health, safety, and welfare, provided that such conditions of defects of dilapidation, substandardness, or unfitness for human habitation pose a threat or potential threat to life, health, property, or human safety.

Staff recommends the property to be demolished and for the property to be vacated.

That concludes my presentation of 267 North San Gabriel Avenue.

Thank you.

Do we have any questions of the code officer?

There are no questions.

Thank you.

Thank you.

We have a officer to present.

Officer Penya, if we can please approach the podium, state your name and your council district for the record.

Morning board.

Good morning.

I'm Officer Anthony Penya.

I'm with the Senator Police Department's West Safe Unit.

And I'm assigned to the uh to assist with the uh Dart Dart Team Dart unit.

Um, this property came to our attention.

Um because of calls for service, calls for service a lot of disturbances, assaults.

Um another one um an other complaints that came in were um they were running a chop shop.

So as uh Officer Town stated, uh we did uh we did execute a dart warrant um and during that first dart warrant.

Um we didn't find anybody on property, the property was was uh was empty of or uh no persons were found.

However, um while on the property we did recover a stolen vehicle um that was in fact stripped down basically the framing.

Um car parts were kind of distributed throughout the uh throughout the driveway uh there at the house which were kind of which were related to the to the stolen vehicle that that we recovered.

Um another occasion uh we went back out to the house and served another administrative warrant, and during that warrant, um the vehicle uh there was a Miss Alexandra Condi.

Um she's kind of the one that's kind of been staying there, and she'll throw out the owner's information, and no time during any police contact if we had any contact with the owner himself.

Uh it's always been uh they'll throw his name out.

Uh they'll refer to him, but they can't tell us, give us any further information as to who he is, you know, phone number anything, how to make contact with him.

Um anyway, on the second uh on the second administrative warrant that uh we went out for there was uh Ms.

Condy's vehicle that she was uh she was sitting in.

Um the parts that were on the stolen vehicle that we recovered on the first start warrant um were in fact placed on her vehicle that she was found in.

So doors more than likely.

I mean it's kind of hard, but um probably the the bumper as well because of discoloration and stuff like that.

So uh we did call for our auto theft unit to go out, and the vehicle was in fact uh we did tow it.

Um pending, you know, they do their thing with because the time lapse uh there's a uh your insurance pays out, so you're no longer the owner of the vehicle if you're getting paid out through insurance.

So that's all you know that's all paperwork on on auto theft's part.

Um but the vehicle was in fact towed uh with those stolen parts on her vehicle.

Uh she was in fact arrested for uh warrants that day and narcotics.

Um we recently went out there again, she was contacted again.

Um, and on that time she was uh she was found with narcotics on her um again.

So that pretty much concludes my uh my presentation or thank you.

Do we have any questions of the officer?

There are none, sir.

You may be seated.

Thank you very much.

Chairman entertain the motion on the property located at 26 excuse me, 267 North St.

Gabriel.

This is Robert Binke.

Go ahead, please.

I moved that the property located at 267 North Gabriel Avenue is a public nuisance per city code chapter six, article eight, section six-157, which is not feasible to be repaired at this time, and is in violation of city code chapter six, article eight, section six-156, subsections one for the main structure, one, two, eight, eleven, twelve, fifteen, seventeen, and eighteen, and for the accessory structure, subsections one, two, eight, eleven, twelve, fifteen, seventeen, and eighteen.

I move that the property be demolished within 30 days of the issuance of this order and free and clear of trash and debris.

The motion is that the property located at 267 North San Gabriel is a public nuisance for city code chapter 6, article 8, section 6-157, which is not feasible being repaired at this time, uh, and is in violation of city code chapter 6, Article 8, Section 6-156, subcodes for the main 1-2, 8-11, 12, 15, 17, and 18, and for the accessory structure 1-2, 8-11, 12, 15, 17, and 18, that the property is to be demolished in 30 days.

Uh and I'm sorry, Robert.

The it was just free and clear of trash and debris.

Thank you.

Cleared of trash and debris.

Do I have a second?

This is Ryan Baldwin, the second.

Ryan second.

Any discussion?

Yes, uh friendly amendment.

Uh friendly amendment.

Go ahead.

Code asked for vacant bake vacancy.

Happy to accept Robert Binke accepts.

And the second one.

Ryan's accepts.

So we're adding amendment to the motion to vacate the property.

Any other discussion.

All in favor of the motion say aye.

Aye.

Those opposed, nay.

The motion carries unanimously.

Our next property is going to be one six five stribling.

Good morning, board members.

Good morning.

For the record, my name is Jared Collins, Dangerous Premises Officer for the City of San Antonio Development Services Department.

The structure being presented today is located at 165 stribling with a recommendation for demolition in accordance with City Code Article 8, Chapter 6.

This case is the first time this being heard before this board.

The legal description is NCB 6319 block lot east, 32 and a half foot of three, and west, four and a half foot of four of D.

Located in the City Council District 5.

The only one record is De La Garza, Veldemer, and Gloria with the mailing address of 165 stribling, San Antonio, Texas, 78204.

All notices of hearing were properly issued as required.

The owner on record is not present today.

Does the board wish to proceed?

Yes, please.

No contact has been made with the owner or any interested parties.

The following is a timeline of vents regarding the notification process.

The first inspection regarding the main structure was conducted on April 30th of 2025.

The original notice was mailed on March 14th of 2025, and a certified receipt returned unclaimed on May 5th of 2025.

A conference lever was sent on June 26 of 2026.

And the conference was held on July 7th of 2026.

The owner was not present during the conference.

On February 19th of 2026, the notice for the BSB hearing was posted at 165 striblings, San Antonio, Texas, 78204.

On February 18th of 2026, the notice for the BSB hearing was mailed to the owner.

Certified receipt was penny return.

No scope of work or financial proof with letter or credit of the integer report was provided.

As of March 5th, no permits on file for 165 stribling.

Last time this property was abated by the City of San Antonio was on December 17th of 2025.

On February 3rd of 2026, administrative warrant was obtained to take the photos that are presented today.

And photos being provided were also taken on February 27th of 2026.

The first photo is the front elevation of the structure where it has weather roof wood siding and lack of weather protection.

Wood window trimming is weathered and rotting with lack of weather protection.

In the next photo, this is the front uh right elevation of the carport where the roof decking is missing and rotted where protective sheeting is no longer present.

Wood members are awarded to cherry with lack of weather protection and concrete base of the carport is cracking and showing separation from the wood support.

In the next photo, you can see a closer photo of the carports uh wood support where the concrete base has that cracking.

And the next photo is the rear, right uh rear left elevation or the carport where the wood members can be seen to show significant rotting to the exposed wood members and the wood sheathing that is hanging off the edge of the carport.

And our next photo is the right elevation of the main structure where wood siding can be seen deteriorated and rotting, exposing the wood foundation posts.

In our next photo, you can see a closer look at that wood rot in the siding.

And in that small crack, you'll see the foundation post actually has uh wood rot and also looks to be uh termite damaged onto that post.

And our next photo is the back elevation.

The main structure you can see with the facial board is weathered and detaching from the structure on the corners.

It has lack of protection of the wood walls surfaces.

The roof overhang that is rotted and deteriorated towards the back of the structure.

The overhang that is on the back of the structure has fallen from the rear.

In the next photo, you see the rear elevation of the main structure where the wood exterior wall has severe deterioration and wood rot on the bottom.

The facial board on the corner towards the rear entry is missing and exposing the wood framing of the wall.

You can see over the hang that fell from the rear of the structure in this photo, too.

And our next photo is the interior elevation from the front entry point.

You can see a large accumulation of trash and debris preventing a safe egress in case of an emergency.

Interior wood wall panels can be seen to the left rear of the room detaching from the wall.

In our next photo is a photo of a bedroom that's on the right side from the original room.

You can see the drywall that is cracking above the window frame towards the rear wall.

You can see the cracking above where the ceiling by that the original cracks on the wall going up the side.

You can see the wall paneling that is on the left side is being held up by duct tape from where it's detaching.

And there is a large amount of trash and debris in this room, causing an access and egress concern.

And our next photo is a closer look of that cracking that's in the ceiling and also in the wall above that window frame.

The next photo.

This is towards the back of the structure.

This is a kitchen area where it has access to the rear.

A large accumulation of trash and debris, also preventing ingress concerns into this kitchen and out to the back side.

Next photo, please.

This is another room that's located right across from the kitchen on the right side.

You can see a large amount of clutter that's in this room, a lot of trash and debris that's preventing egress.

Next photo, please.

So this is that hole that's in the floor next to the toilet, and a lot of uh water damage that you can be found on the drywall and also on the flooring is exposed to the decking.

Next photo, please.

And this is also another close photo of that wall where you can see the drywall is separated and damaged along with that water damage to that wall.

This is a level of that front room where it's just a bit off from the foundation, listing off to the side.

Next photo.

This is the first accessory structure that you can see in the back.

This one is listing heavily to the right and is on grade.

It has an overhang that looks that it has fallen off to the side of it, and it is actually missing a wall on the right elevation of that.

This is that right elevation of where that wall is missing.

It actually has a ceiling portion that is missing from that top wall, and it is open to the elements where the bottom flooring is rotted and weathered.

This is the second accessory on that back side of the property.

It is listening to the left and sitting on grade.

It has lack of weather protection.

The next photo is the left elevation of that structure where you can see it sitting on grade, and that the bottom panels of that wood wall is starting to bow upwards.

This is the rear elevation of that structure where panels have been removed.

It's open and has weather damage along with the bottom board is rotted.

Location is a single-story wood frame residential structure, zoned R6, built in 1942.

Foundation is a post-sunbeam with wood siding and gable roof system.

The asphalt shingle coverings, the main structure has attached carport on the right elevation.

The main structure consists of a wood siding that is worn deteriorant and lacks weather protection.

The wood members of the rear rear are rotted and worn.

Faced board is worn deteriorated, detaching, and lacks weather protection.

Overhang is deteriorated and worn.

One of the concrete posts for the attached carport is cracked.

The roof decking over the carport is worn deteriorated with water damage, and are also holes throughout the roof decking over the carport.

Roof surfaces are worn, covered, and very large amount of trash and debris, garbage, rubbish.

The accessory structure one on the left side of the rear yard is listing to the right.

Walls are wood siding.

They are brought in, deteriorated and worn, lacks weather protection and missing in some areas.

Accessory structure two on the left side of the yard with wood siding and gable roof system and asphalt shield coverings.

The walls are deteriorated and worn.

To recap, the structure located at 165 stribling is in violation of city code article eight, chapter six-156.

Subsections for the main structures are one, two, five, seven, eight, eleven, twelve, fifteen, seventeen, and eighteen.

The subsections for accessory one are one, two, five, seven, eight, eleven, twelve, fifteen, seventeen, and eighteen.

The subsections for accessory two are one, two, five, seven, eight, eleven, twelve, fifteen, seventeen, and eighteen, are in which any building or structure which has any or all conditions of defects herring after described shall be deemed to be dangerous building with a hazard of public health, safety, and welfare.

Provided that such conditions of defects, dilapidations of sanitis, or unfitness for human habitation, pose a threat or potential threat to life, health, property, or human safety recommendations.

The staff is demolition.

That concludes my presentation of 165 stribling.

Thank you.

Do we have any questions of the code officer?

There are none.

You might be seated.

Thank you.

Chairman entertain the motion on the property located at 165 stribling.

This is Robert Binkey.

I moved that the property at 165 stribling.

Section 6-156.

And can I put all these together being that they're all the same numbers?

I think you can, yes.

Okay.

So subsections for the main accessory one and accessory two being one, two, five, seven, eight, eleven, twelve, fifteen, seventeen, and eighteen.

I move that the property is to be demolished within thirty days from the issuance of this order and free and clear of trash and debris.

The motion is the property located at 165 stripping.

It's a public nuisance per city code chapter 6, Article 8, Section 6-157, which is not feasible being repaired at this time.

And is a violation of city code chapter 6, Article 8, Section 6-156.

Subcodes for all three structures, one, two, five, seven, eight, 11, 12, 15, 17, and 18.

And just to clarify that includes the main accessory one and accessory two, and the buildings are to be demolished in 30 days, cleared of trash and debris.

Do I have a second?

Second.

Thank you, and any discussion.

All in favor of the motion say aye.

Aye.

Aye.

Aye.

Those opposed, nay.

The motion carries unanimously.

Our next structure is going to be 711 West Gerald Avenue.

Good morning, board.

Good morning.

For the record, my name is Sergio Quintena, dangerous premises officer for the City of San Antonio, Development Services Department.

The structure being presented today is located at 7 Eleven West Gerald Avenue with the recommendation for demolition in accordance with City Code, Article 8, Chapter 6.

This case is the first time being heard before the board.

The legal description is NCB 7882, block B, Lot SW, 146.43 feet of 10, and Southeast 3.5 feet of 9, located in City Council, District 3.

The owner on record is Rome Leroy, care of Melody McQueen, with the mailing address of 711 West Gerald Avenue, San Antonio, Texas, 78221-1114.

All notice of hearing were properly issued as required.

The owner on record is not present today.

Does the board wish to proceed?

Yes, please.

No phone number, no phone number were found for, nor have I spoken with the owner.

The Office of Historic Preservation has confirmed on October the 22nd of 2025.

The property is not eligible for historic designation.

The following is a timeline of events regarding the notification process.

The first inspection regarding 711 West Gerald Avenue was conducted on October the 21st of 2024.

Original notice was mailed on October 30th of 2024, and the certified receipt has not been returned.

A conference meeting was scheduled on September the 30th of 2025.

No owner or representative showed up.

On February the 18th of 2026, the notice for the BSB hearing was mailed to the owner, and the certified receipt has not been returned.

On February 19th, 2026, the notice for the BSB hearing was posted at 7 Eleven West Gerald Avenue.

No scope of work or financial proof or letter of credit or engineers report has been provided.

As of March 4th of 2026, there are no permits on file for 7 Eleven West Gerald Avenue.

The photos that are being provided for today's presentation were taken on August 20th of 2025, February the 2nd of 2026, and February the 25th of 2026.

The first photo is of the front elevation showing a single story accessory structure being used as a living area.

The structure is 768 square feet and was built in 1919 with a post and beam foundation, wood panel siding, and a shed roof with shingle covering.

From this photo, you can see the missing skirting exposing the foundation to the elements and broken windows.

And the attached watershed to the right is missing the door.

The following photo is of the left elevation.

The trim under the wood paneling is weathered, and uh the steps from the front door are missing, which are opposing egress concerns.

I'd also like to advise the board that this is the elevation where I make entry into the structure.

The next photo is of the rear elevation where the skirting is damaged and missing in some areas.

You can also see the trim along the roof that's deteriorated and lacking weather protection.

The next photo shows the exposed foundation.

You can see the uh beam is visibly rotting above the weather post.

The next photo is of the right elevation, which is sitting on grade.

The wall is listing and the roof is sagging due to the compromise foundation.

The following photo is a better look at the sagging roof, which is also worn.

Uh a view of the foundation behind those boards.

There is my next photo.

Here you can see uh a better look at the foundation on grade.

You can see where the beam has failed and broken in two above the post.

The exposed the exposed wood members are visibly rotting and decaying.

The siding is damaged and missing, and you can see the structure from you can see into the structure from the outside.

Uh signs of nuisance animals was also visible.

The following photo is of the uh is my first view when entering the structure from the left elevation.

There was large amounts of trash and debris uh blocking the doorway, posing in egress concerns.

And then once inside, you can see the debris scattered throughout, which is my next photo right there.

Uh sheetrock is missing from the walls and ceiling, exposing the wood members and electrical wiring.

Natural light can see can be seen entering through the opening in the wall, exposing the interior to the elements.

To the right of this room are two rooms, which is my next photo, two additional rooms.

The left photo shows the uh kitchen, and I'm sorry, the right the right photo is the restroom and the left.

I'm sorry.

The right is the kitchen and the left is the restroom.

The next photo is of a better look at the kitchen, uh full of trash and debris.

She rock has holes and the studs are visible and the windows broken.

The following photo is the restroom.

Once again, trash and debris scattered throughout.

Uh the smell of feces was prevalent in this room, and the window is broken as well.

The next photo is a better view of the large living area, which was difficult to walk through.

Uh there was a very visible slope uh to the right due to the compromise foundation.

Uh my following photo is gonna show the uh level that I put on the floor, and the following photo is the bubble indicating the floor is uneven, unlevel.

The next photo is a better look at the deteriorated wall on the inside.

Uh the sheetrock is missing, exposing the damage and rotting wood members.

Some studs are missing.

And you can see the uh visible bow in the roof and ceiling from and from the foundation being uh from the foundation not bearing the load properly.

The following photo shows the uh doorway to the last room in the house, and the next photo shows the interior of that room, which is full of trash and debris and the uh boarded up broken window.

Uh there's no gas or electric or water services at this time.

This is a single story accessory structure in neglected condition.

The foundation is in serious need of repair and is not bearing the load properly.

The siding is worn, deteriorated, and detaching, exposing the interior to the elements.

The roof is weathered, worn, and failing due to the compromise foundation.

Trash and debris are scattered throughout the interior, which is showing signs of vagrance going into the structure.

To recap, the structure at 711 West Gerald Avenue is in violation of City Code Article 8, Chapter 6-156.

Subsections for the accessory are 1, 2, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 15, 17, and 18, in which any building or structure which has any or all of the conditions or defects herein after described shall be deemed a dangerous building and a hazard to public health, safety, and welfare, provided that such conditions of defects of dilapidation, substandardness, or unfit for human habitation, pose a threat or potential threat to life health, property, or human safety.

Staff recommends demolition.

That concludes my presentation for a 711 West Gerald Avenue.

Thank you.

Do we have questions for the code officer?

I have one.

Is there anyone living in the main structure?

No, ma'am.

There the main is actually not there anymore.

It was involved in a fire.

Any other questions?

Maybe seated.

Thank you.

Chair would take a motion on the property located at the 711 West Gerald Avenue.

Chair, this is Ryan Baldwin.

The motion.

Thank you, Ryan.

I move that the property located at 711 West Gerald Avenue accessory structure is a public nuisance per City Code Chapter 6, Article 8, Section 6-157, which is not feasible to be repaired at this time, and is in violation of City Code Chapter 6, Article 8, Section 6-156, specifically sections subsections 1, 2, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 15, 17, and 18.

I move that the property be demolished within 30 days from this from the issuance of this order, and um secured free of trash and debris.

The motion is the property located at 711 West Gerald Avenue.

Is not feasible being repaired at this time, but it does remain in violation of City Code Chapter 6, Article 8, Section 6-156, subcodes 1 to 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 15, 17, and 18.

That the property is to be demolished in 30 days, secured and cleared of trash and debris.

Do I have a second?

Sandwiner, I second.

And we have a second.

Any discussion?

Just for clarification, this is the accessory structure, right?

I'm sorry, I've said it again, Paul.

This is the accessory, right?

This is the accessory structure, yes.

The main is no longer there.

So just for clarification, it is indeed the accessory structure located at 7 Eleven West Gerald Avenue.

Any further discussion?

All in favor of the motion say aye.

Aye.

Those opposed, nay.

The motion carries unanimously.

Our final structure is going to be 5246 village crest.

I'm sorry.

Nope.

We've done that one.

It's going to be 256 Briggs.

Briggs, 256 Briggs.

Good morning, board.

Good morning.

For the record, my name is Stephanie Sanchez, Dangerous Premises Officer for the City of San Antonio Development Services Department.

The structure being presented today is located at 256 Briggs Street with a recommendation for demolition in accordance with City Code Article 8, Chapter 6.

This case is the first time being heard before this board.

The legal description is NCB 11 to 56, block 1, lot 105, located in City Council District 4.

I get it.

The owner on record is Martinez Janie and Amador Francisco D ETA with a address, mailing address of 256 Brick Street, San Antonio, Texas, 78211.

All notices of hearing were properly issued as required.

The owner on record is not present today.

Does the board wish to proceed?

Yes, please.

Contact has been made with the owner Janie Martinez and nephew Edward Amador, either by phone or in person.

The Office of Historic Preservation has confirmed on August 26, 2025, that the property is not eligible for historic designation.

The first inspection regarding 256 Brig Street was conducted on October 31st, 2024.

The original notice was mailed on November 13, 2024, and the certified receipt was delivered on November 15, 2024.

On September 5th, 2025, the conference meeting was held with no owner or representative present.

On January 29, 2026, a warrant was executed to obtain photos that are being presented today.

On February 18, 2026, the notice for the BSV hearing was mailed to the registered owner, and the certified receipt was unclaimed.

On February 20th, 2026, the notice for the BSB hearing was posted at 256 Brig Street.

At this time, no scope of work or financial proof or letter of credit or engineers report has been provided.

As of March 4th, 2026, there is there are no permits found for 256 Brick Street.

The photos that are being presented for today's presentation were taken on January 29, 2026, February 3rd, 2026, and February 24th, 2026.

So here we do have the front elevation of the structure.

This is going to be the left elevation.

Here we do have the right the rear elevation.

Here is a close-up of prior to it being secured on that left on that right elevation.

The beam and foundation beam and post are missing and rotted and damaged, as well as what wall studs.

This will be to the opposite side towards the towards the left elevation, the rear room.

You do see damage to the ceiling joists as well as the wall the decking.

You do see damage to the ceiling joists as well as the wall, the decking, there is water damage present, as well as you can see lighting coming in from the exterior at the roof line.

Here we have going into the center of the room.

This is going to be towards the right elevation.

Um, at the time, the structure was unsecured but has since been secured.

Um, you do see the damage to the drywall that is allowing access from the exterior where siding was missing.

And this will be to the opposite direction, directly behind the previous photo.

You do see the header of the of the window that is starting to sag towards the left.

You do see the damage to all the wall studs as well as the missing ceiling drywall.

This will be the roof system to the front room of the structure.

You do see a hole present in the decking, allowing for the elements to enter in, as well as the rotted um ceiling joists and rafters.

This will be the view for the remaining of the room.

You do see towards the center of the photo.

Um, the foundation has actually started to buckle and is starting to peak and has cracked and broken.

The foundation is severely shifted and starting to sag into gray, as well as the trash and debris that's throughout that room.

Here we do have the accessory structure.

This will be the front view of the accessory structure.

This is going to be the left elevation of the accessory structure.

There is a slight sag to the roof system.

Here we have a close-up of the foundation system.

Um, the floor joys are beginning to twist and split.

This is a view of the rear elevation.

There is some missing siding towards the top of the gable.

Um, siding has been removed several times to allow for access to vagrants.

I did enter through the rear as well.

And this is going to be the right elevation.

Um, you do see they have attempted and have removed siding on that right elevate that right elevation also.

So this would be the view from the front door of the accessory structure.

There are a lot of items throughout there that I was not able to access, which is why I had to enter through the rear where there was missing siding.

Um, there is graffiti as missing drywall.

There is a better view of all the debris where I why I was not able to access the front door.

And this is just a roof system showing that there is sunlight visible coming through from the left side and the roof line.

Upon entering the structure from the rear, um, you do see drug paraphernalia on the ground and throughout the structure as well.

This will be the direct room to the right of my entry point.

Um there is some damage and water damage to the drywall that is present.

This will be another bedroom towards the opposite direction of there.

There is again drug paraphernalia on the ground as well as trash and debris.

This is the view of the ceiling of there.

There is a little bit of smoke damage, possibly from cooking, but there is no actual fire that was present.

The main residential structure is a single story made of wood frame construction with wood siding and asphalt shingle covering.

The gable roof system, a gable roof system on a post and beam foundation.

The foundation system has shifted and is sinking into grain.

Foundation posts and beams are rotting.

The foundation is visible in the interior front room due to the missing subfloor that is exposing the cracking and bucking buckling of the foundation.

The exterior wood siding is rotting and missing in areas and lacking weather protection.

The front elevation siding is buckling and detaching due to the sinking foundation system.

The roof system is sagging with worn and missing covering.

The interior wall and drywall is damaged and missing in some areas, exposing it exposing rotting wall studs and ceiling joists.

Holes in the walls allowing access to vac for vagrance, wildlife, and the elements to enter.

The interior has been vandalized with graffiti, and there is trash and debris throughout.

The single story accessory structure consists of wood frame construction, wood panel siding, and an atphalt shingle covered gable roof system on a post and beam foundation.

Twisting to the floorboards are exposed.

The wood siding is damaged and missing in some areas.

The interior has graffiti, missing drywall, and debris throughout, and also evidence of drug paraphernalia.

To recap, the structures located at 256 Brig Street are in violation of City Code Article 8, Chapter 6, 156, subsections for the main are one, two, five, eight, eleven, twelve, fifteen, seventeen, and eighteen.

Subsections for the accessory are 1, 2, 8, 11, 12, 15, 17, and 18, in which any building or structure which has any or all of the conditions of D or defects here and after described shall be deemed to be a dangerous building, a hazard to public health, safety, and welfare, provided that such conditions of defects of dilapidation, substandardness, or unfitness for human habitation, pose a threat or potential threat to life, health, property, or human safety.

Staff recommends demolition.

This concludes my presentation for 256 of Brick Street.

Thank you.

Do we have questions of the code officer?

Robert Binke.

Um so it's obvious that somebody's been living there.

Have you guys run into people there when you've been making these visits?

Did I hear you say that a lot?

Yes, I I have made contact.

The person who I've seen most there would be the nephew, which is Edward Umador.

Um he had permission from his aunt who is Janie Martinez to stay at the property, but when I asked him if he was living there, he stated he was not, and he was just visiting.

Thank you.

Any additional questions?

Thank you.

You may be seated.

Thank you.

This is Robert Binke.

Go ahead.

I move that the structure local the property located at 256 Briggs Street is a public nuisance per city code, chapter 6, Article 8, Section 6-157, which is not feasible to be repaired at this time, and is in violation of city code chapter 6, Article 8, Section 6-156, subsections for the main one, 2, 5, 8, 11, 12, 15, 17, and 18, and for the accessory structure, subsections 1, 2, 8, 11, 12, 15, 17, and 18.

I move that the property is to be demolished within 30 days from the issuance of this order and free and clear of trash and debris.

The motion is that the property located at 256 Briggs is a public nuisance for city code chapter 6, Article 8, Section 6-157, and it is not feasible being repaired at this time, and it is in violation of city code chapter 6, Article 8, Section 6-156, subcodes for the main 1-2-58, 11-12, 15, 17, and 18, and for the accessory structure 1-2-8, 11-12, 15-17, and 18, that the property is to be demolished in 30 days and cleared of trash and debris.

Do I have a second?

And we have a second.

Any discussion?

Motion uh amendment.

Go ahead with the amendment.

Enforce vacate.

Happy to accept.

Enforce vacate.

Okay.

And accept that.

Okay.

Any other discussion.

All in favor of the motion say aye.

Aye.

Those opposed, nay.

The motion carries unanimously.

Do we have any issues in administration?

Judy or uh Judy Crew Development Services.

We have revised one date that we initially presented back in October for the future meeting dates.

The full board that was scheduled on May 21st has been rescheduled for May 28th.

Additionally, we have an at-large advertisement submitted seeking applicants for the vacancy.

It is scheduled to run through March 18th with a tentative date for PCDC, which is a planning community and development committee scheduled for March 30th.

We are seeking two reappointments for Mr.

Binkey and Miss Weiner, as well as for the vacancy.

Additionally, we have received a reappointment memo from Miss Solis.

We have received that from Council District 6, and we are pending placement on City Council agenda for approval.

And just a reminder, um, the financial disclosure report is due by April 1st.

We will be available after the hearing for anyone needing assistance to log in.

Thank you.

Any other administrative issues we need to go ahead with.

Yes, Mr.

Nelson.

This is Jenny Ramirez, code enforcement manager.

I did want to make a brief announcement and also at the same time apologize.

Um capital improvements.

So that left a vacancy with one of our executive staff positions.

Through some realignments, our previous uh deputy director, Melissa uh Darmitas has moved over and will be overseeing the building inspections teams as well as uh as parts of um uh the land development um permit review, things like that.

But uh Danny has realigned and taken on um strictly overseeing code enforcement.

So I'm sure next uh meeting he will be here to formally introduce himself, but I didn't want to let a minute go by without letting you all know of the uh formal updates to our organization chart.

So Michael is coming in and stealing all the staff to make his staff stronger.

I believe uh Mr.

Tomaza says the last one, no more.

So I think he made that in order, but at the same time we're we're grateful we're so glad to still have those those working relationships.

So it works out as a plus plus for us.

Well, obviously, my personal hope is that we get a whole lot more information out of the capital development and based on what I've seen so far with two visits that I've already seen with Michael, then we're gonna get a whole lot more information, and if not get it, you can get it online.

So it's available to everyone.

Any other administrative issues that the board would like to bring up?

I had one thing that I maybe overlooked.

Um when we did item number seven at 165 stribling, it did mention, and I forgot to say this, it mentioned deconstruction and the uh list from the Development Services Department Field Division.

It did say something about deconstruction, and I did not mention that.

Is that an issue?

We we actually do not have to mention it, and the reason we do not is because uh thanks to the attorney staff, when they write the order up, they will actually determine whether it's destruction, I mean demolition or whether it's deconstruction.

So we're covered with that regardless of how we do it.

Just wanted to make sure I didn't goof that up.

Very good.

Yeah.

Uh because those those can be sometimes challenging for us because we ask why sometimes and other times, yeah, that's a good one.

That would be a good one.

But thanks to the attorneys for doing that for us.

They'll they'll take care of us and keep it straight, as they always do, in fact, on legal aspects.

Any other issues anyone wants to bring up?

Guty.

Can I get a copy of the uh board?

Because I can't print one down.

It's locked me or something.

And I guess you want it before you leave.

Or we could email it to you one more time.

Email seems to work on occasions, but when I tried to download, especially this calendar, and it wouldn't do it because it's locked.

So whatever it was sent out, it may not be compatible with what we're doing.

We talk about ask you shall receive.

Thank you.

Any other issues from the board?

I would like to thank you all for an outstanding job today, is as always you do.

Uh and without objection, we are joined by unanimous consent at 1118.

Thank you all.