The Construction Standards Board Panel B convened on April 9, 2026, at 9:04 AM and adjourned at 11:58 AM, with a brief executive session from 11:18 AM to 11:29 AM. The board addressed six properties, voting on demolition or repair orders. All meetings were conducted in Spanish with translation services available.
725 Roper Street (District 2) – First hearing. The property is a 2,504 sq. ft. commercial structure built in 1935 (with a 1955 addition). Staff documented severe deterioration: foundation settlement, rotted wood, missing siding, interior exposed to weather, unsafe electrical, and unauthorized demolition of a front room. Owner José Alberto Guajardo testified that he has been trying to repair the building, citing health issues and confusion over permits. He presented a foundation contract and photos of partial work. A friend, Cheryl Teak, stated that the foundation contractor delayed work and misled the owner. The board questioned whether the foundation work met code. Motion: The main building is a public nuisance that can be repaired; order repair within 90 days. Accessory structures (wood shed and carport) are irreparable nuisances; order demolition within 30 days. Vote: 5–2 (Kayla Miranda, Joel Solís, George Grimes Jr., Yvonne Addison, Fred Andes in favor; Linda López Rodríguez opposed). Note: The vote was recorded as 5 to 2.
1918 McCullough Avenue (District 1) – First hearing. This one‑story commercial building (tire shop) has cracked brick veneer, missing roof sections, exposed electrical hazards, and interior water damage. Owner Herbert Lawrence Polinard stated he only recently received notices due to an incorrect address on file and requested a continuance to hire a new contractor. He presented an engineering report arguing that cracks are cosmetic. Staff noted no permits or financial documents were submitted. Motion: The property is a repairable nuisance; reschedule to the next available meeting (allowing the owner to submit required documents). Vote: Unanimous (6–0).
2402 Higgs Avenue, Building 2 (District 2) – First hearing. A vacant commercial accessory structure with extensive wood rot, graffiti, a collapsed roof, and interior debris. Owner Carla Jean Gonzaba agreed to demolition. Motion: The property is an irreparable public nuisance; order demolition within 30 days, with site cleared of debris. Vote: Unanimous (6–0).
1728 El Monte Boulevard (Accessory Structure) (District 1) – First hearing. A vacant, unsecured wood accessory building with a failing roof, missing siding, and interior trash. Owner Berta Hernández was not present; her son Juan Rodríguez requested time to obtain a permit and demolish himself. Staff recommended demolition with deconstruction, but the board waived that requirement due to the structure’s condition. Motion: The accessory structure is an irreparable public nuisance; order demolition within 30 days, with deconstruction requirement waived, and property cleared. Vote: Unanimous (6–0).
312 Fight Alley (District 5) – First hearing. A vacant residential structure with fire damage, a large roof hole, interior debris blocking egress, and unpermitted electrical work. No owner or representative appeared. Motion: The property is an irreparable public nuisance; order demolition within 30 days, with site secured and cleared. Vote: Unanimous (6–0).
206 Menefee Boulevard (District 5) – First hearing. A vacant commercial structure with broken windows, graffiti, active squatting, and interior water damage. Staff found a person sleeping inside during inspection. The owner’s sister, Aileen López, submitted a written request for continuance to sell the property. The board proceeded. Motion: The property is an irreparable public nuisance; order demolition within 30 days, with the property evacuated, secured, and cleared. Vote: Unanimous (6–0).
Buenos días. Son nueve de abril veinte veinti. Son las nueve con cuatro minutos. Del consejo de normas de construcción. Aquí soy presidenta del panel B. Pasamos lista, por favor. Kayla Moranda. Sí, aquí. Joel Solís, presente. George Grimes Jr. presente. Linda López Rodríguez. Yvonne Addison, presente. Robert Tapia. Fred Andes. También presente de la ciudad de San Antonio. Suideray, del abogado. Y desarrollo de servicios humanos. Administrador de Melissa Garza, asistente. Esther Ortiz, Departamento de Desarrollo, especialista. Y yo creo Judy Krum, supervisora. Presidente, tenemos quórum. El buenos días a todos. Los servicios de traducción español están disponibles durante esta reunión. La está siendo grabada en español. Los servicios de traducción están disponibles para aquellos que se inscribieron para hablar. Gracias. Como está de claro, tenemos quórum. Por favor, de poner en silencio sus teléfonos. No deben interrumpir. No debe interrumpir ni desobedecer las órdenes del presidente. Si quiere hablar, nunca se le permitirán tres minutos. El representante o el dueño tendrá tiempo ilimitado. Mantengan sus comentarios centrados en la propiedad misma. En la ciudad proveer traducción para cualquiera que lo necesite. Deben haber arreglado eso antes de llegar aquí. Nuestra expectativa es que entreguen sus documentos antes de tiempo de la audiencia. Su representante el caso de estructura quiere debe demostrar traer los documentos necesarios. Entregar el alcance del trabajo plan para cumplir con las ordenanzas. Emitir la carta de responsabilidad financiera y discutir las reparaciones requeridas. Pidan el tiempo que necesiten para completar el trabajo. Todos las órdenes serán aplicadas. Todo el trabajo debe ser bajo los códigos y con permisos. Todos los permisos son del departamento de desarrollo en esta dirección en San Antonio, Texas, 78 204. Si tiene dudas sobre el proceso, póngase en contacto con el oficial de códigos. Cualquier dueño o otro que tenga alguna reclamación debe reportar. Si tienen preguntas. Con respeto a las órdenes. Póngase en contacto con el oficial de códigos o el personal. Por favor de tomar nota que no deben solicitar o tratar de conseguir contratos sobre para trabajo sobre cualquiera de estos propiedades.