San Antonio Building Standards Board Meeting: April 2, 2026
San Antonio Building Standards Board Meeting: April 2, 2026
The San Antonio Building Standards Board (BSB) convened on Thursday, April 2, 2026, at 9:02 a.m. under Chair Dwayne Nelson. The board heard and unanimously ordered demolition for five dangerous structures, approved minutes from the March 5 meeting, and received staff reports on emergency demolitions and administrative updates. The meeting adjourned at 10:45 a.m.
Consent Calendar
- Minutes Approval: The board unanimously approved the draft minutes from the March 5, 2026 meeting as presented by motion from Anne Weiner, seconded by Ryan Baldwin.
Public Comments & Testimony
- Email for 3134 Kalima Street: An email from Yolanda Crouch, daughter of the deceased owner, was read into the record. Ms. Crouch stated she had no interest in the property due to her age and fixed income, noted that neighbors reported homeless and drug activity, and expressed support for demolition.
Staff Reports
- Emergency Demolitions (Chapter 6-175): Interim Code Administrator Jenny Ramirez reported four properties demolished as emergencies due to fires:
- 335 Inez Avenue (Council District 5) – demolished March 4, 2026 (fire on Feb 25).
- 427 Frio City Road (Council District 5) – main structure demolished March 6, 2026 (fire on Feb 27).
- 405 Frio City Road (Council District 5) – main structure demolished March 21, 2026 (fire on March 18); accessory structure demolished March 24, 2026 (fire on Feb 21).
- A fourth property (address unclear from transcript) demolished March 23, 2026 (fire on March 17). Board members noted the proximity of the Frio City fires; no further board action was required.
Discussion Items
- 6254 West Commerce Street (Council District 6): First appearance before the board. Code Officer Crystal Town presented photos showing extensive damage: roof and siding deterioration, water leaks, improper plumbing, exposed foundation, and egress hazards. Officer Anthony Pena (SAPD West Patrol SAFE unit) testified to repeated drug activity at the property since 2024, including multiple DART warrant executions, seizures of methamphetamine and heroin, arrests, and the property being within 1,000 feet of two schools (Linda B. Johnson Elementary and IDEA Burke). The owner, Natividad S. Vasquez, was not present and no scope of work or financial proof was provided. A notice to vacate had been posted.
- 806 South Sanderero Avenue (Council District 5): First appearance. Code Officer Jaime Hassel reported severe dilapidation: missing siding, rotted overhangs, exposed foundation, broken windows, and evidence of vagrants. The owner (Park Place Texas LLC, Houston) had been contacted repeatedly but only minimally secured the property; four abatements were performed (latest cost $760). Officer Pena testified to ongoing vagrancy, drug paraphernalia, and a dog rescue. No scope of work or financial proof was provided.
- 3134 Kalima Street (Council District 5): First appearance. Code Officer Crystal Town presented photos showing water damage, interior trash, drug paraphernalia (including needles), and a carport with temporary shoring. The property is within 1,000 feet of Rhodes Middle School, Jubilee Lake View University Preparatory, and Rodriguez Montessori Elementary. Officer Moreno (Central SAFE) testified the house became a hotspot after a neighboring property was demolished, with calls for overdoses, disturbances, shots fired, and a death. An email from the deceased owner’s daughter (Yolanda Crouch) was read supporting demolition. No scope of work or financial proof was provided; an abatement cost $853.
- 103 Erskine Place (Council District 1): First appearance. Code Officer Hassan Alazawi documented a collapsed carport, severely rotted siding, missing soffit, and interior trash. The owner (Phillip and Rosie Kathy Crum) is elderly and claimed the city caused the collapse, but later said vandalism was the cause. The city had abated trash and vegetation in January 2025 at a cost of $6,912. The property is within 1,000 feet of Marvick Elementary School (initially not noted, but corrected). No scope of work or financial proof was provided.
- 1206 Cantrell Drive (Council District 3): First appearance. Code Officer Sergio Quintania showed fire damage to the main structure (built 1955) and a detached garage remnant. Vagrants have been using the property; syringes and trash were present. The foundation was affected by fire. Three abatements had been performed (total ~$2,000). No scope of work or financial proof was provided. The property is within 1,000 feet of a school.
Key Outcomes
- 6254 West Commerce Street: Motion by Fred Anderson, seconded by Robert Benke, ordered the property demolished, vacated, secured, and all utilities cut within 30 days, finding it a public nuisance (City Code §6-157) and in violation of Code §6-156 subsections 1,2,8,11,12,15,17,18. Unanimous aye.
- 806 South Sanderero Avenue: Motion by Robert Benke, seconded by Anne Weiner, ordered demolition within 30 days and the property cleared of trash and debris. Unanimous aye.
- 3134 Kalima Street: Motion by Anne Weiner, seconded by Ryan Baldwin, ordered demolition within 30 days. Unanimous aye.
- 103 Erskine Place: Motion by Ryan Baldwin, seconded by Anne Weiner, ordered demolition within 30 days and the property cleared of trash and debris. Unanimous aye.
- 1206 Cantrell Drive: Motion by Ryan Baldwin, seconded by Robert Benke, ordered demolition of both the main and accessory structures within 30 days and the property cleared of trash and debris. Unanimous aye.
- Administrative Updates: Judy Kroom reported that BSB members Dora Salise and George Graham Jr. were reappointed on March 19, 2026. Robert Benke was selected for reappointment, and Dr. Fazal Hussein and David Valtierra were selected for appointment, pending City Council approval on April 9, 2026. Jamie Little was selected as a mayoral appointment. Anne Weiner was not selected for reappointment. After approvals, the BSB will have full membership. Interim Code Administrator Jenny Ramirez also formally introduced Kathy Rodriguez (now in DSD) and noted that a full board presentation is planned for May.
Meeting Transcript
Good morning, ladies and gentlemen. Thank you very much for being here today. It was fun driving in in the rain. Hopefully we get rain in the city and south of the city as well. It is now 902 on 2 April 2026. My name is Dwayne Nelson. I'm the chairman of the board today. If we could, let's have a roll call, please. Joane Nelson. Present. Anne Weiner. Present. Paul Hernandez. Doris Elise. Here. Robert Banke. Here. Fred Andis. Ryan Baldwin. Present. Also present in the meeting from the City of San Antonio or Eric Burns from the City Attorney's Office. And from Development Services. We have Jenny Ramidez, interim code enforcement administrator. Kathy Rodriguez, Code Enforcement Administrator. Melissa Garza, Administrative Assistant Two, and myself, Judy Kroom, Development Services Specialist Supervisor. Chair Aquorum is present. Thank you. The City of San Antonio provides translation services for anyone who may need that assistance. If we could, we'll have a translation of that fact. Thank you. Please silence your cell phone or any device that may disrupt this public hearing. And just as a public service announcement at 10 o'clock, if you do not have your phone off, it probably will ring anyway. So we will allow that disruption to occur because the emergency broadcast system would be tested at 10 o'clock. No person shall delay or disrupt the proceedings of this or 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 the public hearing, the city will provide translation services for anyone needing assistance. It is our understanding that you have made such arrangements as advised in your notice of hearing. Our expectation is that you 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 your detailed scope of work with a cost of each item outlined in order to bring the property into compliance to the satisfaction of a code enforcement officer. Number two, submit the required proof of financial ability to pay for 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 commencement of work. You may obtain all permits from the Department of Development Services located in this building at 1901 South Alamo Street, San Antonio 78204. If in doubt as to the process during this time, please contact the code enforcement officer. Any owner or lienholder dissatisfied with the order of this board may file an appeal in civil district court within 30 days after the date that the order is mailed.
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