Building Standards Board Meeting – April 9, 2026
Building Standards Board Meeting – April 9, 2026
The Building Standards Board (B Panel) convened on April 9, 2026 at 9:04 AM under Chair Kayla Miranda. Six board members were present: Kayla Miranda, Joel Solis, George Grimes Jr., Dr. Linda Lopez Rodriguez, Yvonne Addison, and Fred Andes. The meeting considered six properties for dangerous building violations, heard staff reports and owner testimony, and received one public comment. Votes were taken on each property.
Consent Calendar
- Emergency Demolitions (No Board Action Required): The structures at 563 West Hermosa Drive (District 2, demolished April 1 2026 after a March 17 fire) and 111 East Villeray Boulevard (District 3, demolished April 2 2026 after a March 21 fire) were reported as demolished per City Code Chapter 6‑175. Before‑and‑after photos were provided.
Public Comments & Testimony
- 725 Roper Street: Cheryl Tice (500 Corona Avenue) spoke in support of owner Jose Guajardo, describing confusion over permits and delays by the repair contractor. She noted Mr. Guajardo had paid for permits, engineering fees, and a dumpster, and that blueprints were in progress. Her three‑minute time expired; she was asked to submit her full comments in writing.
- 206 Manifee Boulevard: A letter from Eileen Lopez (sister of the owner, who is disabled) was read into the record, requesting a reset because she could not attend from out of town and the property was for sale. The board proceeded with the hearing.
Discussion Items
725 Roper Street (District 2) – Staff (Officer Cynthia Santana) recommended demolition due to extensive code violations (subsections 1,2,5,7,8,12,15,17,18). The structure was severely deteriorated: foundation failure, water damage, missing roof decking, and interior exposure. Owner Jose Guajardo requested repair, stating he had paid for foundation work, received engineering plans, and had a contractor ready. He provided partial documentation but no complete scope of work or financial proof. After questions on permits and progress, the board debated feasibility. A motion was made to order repair of the main structure within 90 days and demolition of the two accessory structures within 30 days.
1918 McCullough Avenue (District 1) – Staff (Officer Hassan Arazawi) recommended repairs for a commercial structure with cracked brick siding, interior water damage, and electrical hazards (subsections 1,2,5,7,8,11,12,15). The owner, Herbert Polinard, stated he had not been properly notified (address issue), his contractor recently passed away, and he needed time to obtain a new contractor and bids. He provided an engineer’s report. The board granted a reset to the next available date to allow him to prepare required documents.
2402 Hicks Avenue 2 (District 2) – Staff (Officer Ryan Garza) recommended demolition of an accessory structure with severe roof collapse, water damage, and vagrant activity (subsections 1,2,5,7,8,11,12,15,17,18). Owner Carla Jean Gonzaba appeared and agreed to demolition. The board ordered demolition within 30 days, with the property secured and free of debris.
1728 El Monte Boulevard (District 1) – Staff (Officer Hassan Arazawi) recommended demolition of an accessory structure that was collapsing, unsecured, and full of debris (subsections 1,2,5,7,8,11,12,15,17,18). Deconstruction was required because the structure may predate 1945. The owner’s son, Juan Rodriguez, stated he was willing to demolish but needed 60 days due to previous confusion over permits. After an executive session to discuss legal matters, the board ordered demolition within 30 days and voted to waive the deconstruction requirement.
312 Fight Alley (District 5) – Staff (Officer John Garza) recommended demolition of a vacant residential structure with fire damage, roof holes, and interior deterioration (subsections 1,2,5,7,8,11,12,15,17,18). No owner or representative appeared. The board ordered demolition within 30 days, with the property secured and free of trash and debris.
206 Manifee Boulevard (District 5) – Staff (Officer Jaime Hassel) recommended demolition of a commercial structure that was occupied by vagrants, had water damage, deteriorating siding, and no utilities (subsections 1,2,5,7,8,11,12,15,17,18). The owner was not present; a sister requested a reset but the board proceeded. The board ordered demolition within 30 days, with the property vacated, secured, and free of trash and debris.
Key Outcomes
- 725 Roper Street: The main structure was declared a public nuisance feasible to repair; ordered repaired within 90 days of order issuance. Accessory structures 1 and 2 were declared not feasible to repair; ordered demolished within 30 days. Note: The board chair initially announced a vote of 5‑2, then corrected to 4‑2. The roll call showed 5 yes (Miranda, Solis, Grimes, Addison, Andes) and 1 no (Lopez Rodriguez), indicating a discrepancy. The final recorded order reflects 4‑2. Owner to receive instructions from the code officer.
- 1918 McCullough Avenue: Case reset to the next available BSB hearing date. Owner must provide contractor estimates, financial proof, and a complete scope of work. Vote: 6‑0.
- 2402 Hicks Avenue 2: Accessory structure ordered demolished within 30 days; property to be secured and free of trash and debris. Vote: 6‑0.
- 1728 El Monte Boulevard: Accessory structure ordered demolished within 30 days; deconstruction requirement waived; property to be free of trash and debris. Vote: 6‑0.
- 312 Fight Alley: Structure ordered demolished within 30 days; property to be secured and free of trash and debris. Vote: 6‑0.
- 206 Manifee Boulevard: Structure ordered demolished within 30 days; property to be vacated, secured, and free of trash and debris. Vote: 6‑0.
The meeting adjourned at 11:58 AM.
Meeting Transcript
Good morning. It is April 9th, 2026 at 9 04 a.m. Welcome to the Building Standards Board. My name is Kayla, and I am the chair of the B panel. Can we have a roll call, please? Kayla Miranda. Here. Joel Solis. Present. George Grimes Jr. Present. Dr. Linda Lopez Rodriguez. Present. Yvonne Addison. Present. Robert Tapia. Fred Andes. Present. Also present in the meeting from the City of San Antonio are Sibida Ray from the City Attorney's Office and from Development Services. Jenny Ramírez, interim code enforcement administrator. Melissa Garza, Administrative Assistant 2, Estorti's Development Services Specialist 1, and myself, Judy Kroom, Development Services Specialist Supervisor. Chair Aform is present. The City of San Antonio provides interpretation services. Can we please have that statement? Good morning. Buenos días at all. Thank you. As stated a quorum is present. Please silence your cell phone and any other device that may disrupt this public hearing. No person shall delay or disrupt the proceedings or disobey the order of the chair. If you wish to speak on a case, you will 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 such arrangements as is 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 case, our structure case is to determine uh demonstrate the following. Provide the required documents, discuss your detailed scope of work with the costs for each item outlined in the order to bring the property into compliance to the satisfaction of the code officer. Submit the required proof of financial ability to pay for proposed work and discuss feasibility of repairs dependent upon monies at hand. 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 commitment commencement of work. You must be or you must 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 the code up code enforcement officer. Any owner or lienholder dissatisfied with the order of this board may file an appeal in the civil district court within 30 days after the date that this order is mailed. If you have any questions regarding the orders, please contact the code enforcement officer or development services staff member by phone at 210-207-5422. Please note that it is unlawful for any persons present to solicit or pedal services regarding any property under consideration by this board during the course of this public hearing as per city code section 16-236. Thank you. Do I have a motion on the minutes?
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