San Antonio Board of Standards Meeting - May 7, 2026
San Antonio Board of Standards Meeting - May 7, 2026
The San Antonio Board of Standards (BSB) convened on May 7, 2026, at 9:05 AM with Chair David Nelson presiding. The meeting addressed several property cases under Chapter 6 of the city code, including demolitions and rehabilitation orders. Emergency demolitions were reported, and three contested cases were heard: 1447/1449 Aransas Avenue (demolition), 206 Kado (rehabilitation of principal and accessory structures), and 5246 Village Crest (rehabilitation). The board also approved previous meeting minutes and noted the assignment of a new member.
Consent Calendar
- Approval of Minutes: The board unanimously approved the minutes from the April 2, 2026 meeting. Motion by Robert Bank, seconded by Luis Fernández.
Emergency Demolitions (Reported by Jenny Ramírez)
- 120 (District 1): No action needed.
- 358 East Harding (accessory structure): Demolished as emergency on April 9, 2026 due to extensive fire from March 24, 2026. No action needed.
- 510 Nolan Street (principal structure): Demolished as emergency. No action needed.
Discussion Items
Case 1447/1449 Aransas Avenue (Demolition)
- Property: 1447 (also known as 1449) Aransas Avenue, owned by Don Juan Roberto. Second hearing.
- Presentation: Officer Brian Garza testified that the structure is a one-story residence with severe fire and water damage, collapsing roof, failed foundations, and open access. It is a public safety hazard with reports of drug activity and trespassing. The historical preservation officer confirmed no historic designation. The structure violates code sections 1,2,5,7,8,11,12,15,17,18. The city recommended demolition.
- Owner/Representative: The owner was not present. No one spoke on their behalf.
- Board Action: Motion by Robert Bank to declare the property a public nuisance, not feasible to repair, and order demolition within 30 days with evacuation and securing. Passed 4-0-1 (Chair Nelson, Cole Hernández, Robert Bank, Frank Andes in favor; Dr. Hussein abstained).
Case 206 Kado (Rehabilitation of All Structures)
- Property: 206 Kado, owned by Jaime Alfredo Flores (present via representative Vienet). Second hearing.
- Presentation: Officer Sánchez testified that the property includes a principal structure and two accessory structures (formerly connected by a terrace, now separated). The principal structure had ongoing work without permits. Code violations for principal: 1,2,5,8,11,12,15; for accessory structures: 1,2,5,8,11,12,15. City recommended demolition of accessory structures and repair of principal structure.
- Representative: Vienet spoke on behalf of the owner and a company (MP Profit/LCA Remodeling) that would finance repairs up to $60,000-$80,000. They proposed full renovation with permits, timeline of 4-6 months. They provided a scope of work and financial capacity letter but no bank statement or detailed cost breakdown.
- Board Discussion: Initial motion (by Robert Bank) was to repair principal in 90 days and demolish accessory structures in 30 days. After debate, board member Paul Hernández suggested repairing all structures. The initial motion was tabled. A revised motion was made to repair all structures (principal and both accessory) within 90 days, require engineer letters, progress reports every 15 days with code officer, and a point-by-point work list.
- Board Action: Motion passed 4-0-1 (Dr. Hussein abstained).
Case 5246 Village Crest (Rehabilitation)
- Property: 5246 Village Crest, owned by Semin Carrie A. Represented by Elizabeth Rogers (by power of attorney from the incarcerated owner). Rehearing.
- Presentation: Officer Cynthia Santana testified that the property is a one-story residence with significant fire damage from November 18, 2025. Code violations: 1,2,5,7,8,11,12,15,17,18. The city recommended demolition. No engineer letter or financial capacity had been provided earlier.
- Representative: Elizabeth Rogers appeared with a power of attorney and financial documents. She stated the owner has $64,000 in a bank account and intends to repair the property with estimated costs of $40,000-$42,000. She proposed a timeline of 48 weeks. The board noted the lack of an engineer report and current cost estimates.
- Board Discussion: The board considered repair feasibility. Motion by Robert Bank to declare the property a public nuisance but feasible to repair within 90 days, require securing the property with a fence or barrier around the structure, progress reports every 20 days, engineer letter, and all permits.
- Board Action: Motion passed 4-0-1 (Dr. Hussein abstained).
Key Outcomes
- Case 1447/1449 Aransas: Demolition ordered within 30 days. (Vote: 4-0-1)
- Case 206 Kado: All structures (principal and two accessory) to be repaired within 90 days, with engineer reports every 15 days, permits, and work list. (Vote: 4-0-1)
- Case 5246 Village Crest: Repair within 90 days, property secured with fence/barrier, progress reports every 20 days, engineer letter, and all permits. (Vote: 4-0-1)
- Emergency demolitions: Recorded; no board action needed.
- Next meeting: Scheduled for May 28, 2026 at 9:00 AM.
Note: Dr. Hussein abstained from all three votes.
Meeting Transcript
Buenos días, damas y caballeros. La hora es nueve cinco, el día 7 de mayo del 2026. La Junta del Consejo de San Antonio es David Nelson. Y soy el presidente para esta junta. Vamos a pasar la lista de voto, por favor. Joey Nelson, presente. Cole Hernández, presente. Joy Solís. Robert Bank, presente. Red Hernandez. Ryan Baldwin. Doctor Fersandenstein. También presente la Junta de la Ciudad de San Antonio. Está Sabina Wright de la Oficina Fiscalía y de Servicios de Desarrollo. Jenny Ramírez. El administrador de la policía, Esther Ortiz, Servicios Especialistas. Y yo, Judy Crumb, servicios, supervisora especial. El presente, el quorum está presente. La ciudad de San Antonio proporciona servicios de traducción para cualquier persona que pueda necesitar los servicios de traducción. Que pase la persona a ofrecer los servicios. En español, pueden pasar a la cámara de entrada. Quisiéramos darle la bienvenida al señor Chasel Hassan al Consejo esta mañana. Él estará absorbiendo la práctica del consejo de construcción de estándares. Y vamos a. El consejo pasa un entrenamiento intenso. Todavía no termina su entrenamiento, pero va a absorber lo que nosotros hacemos en la Junta Pública. Está presente el quórum, como ya dijimos, por favor, pongan en silencio sus teléfonos o cualquier dispositivo que pueda interrumpir. Si usted sea hablar en un caso, se le permitirán tres minutos. Sin embargo, para honrar nuestros representantes, tenemos el tiempo limitado. Por favor, mantengan toda su información relevante a su propiedad solamente y a las violaciones del código. La ciudad proporcionará servicios de traducción. Se entiende que tiene usted ese derecho y que en su aviso de la audiencia. Nuestras expectativas es que se presenten los documentos necesarios anteriores a esta audiencia. Usted, si tiene un caso de estructura de dilapidada, número uno, proporcionar los documentos requeridos, hablar acerca del rango de trabajo para poder traer la propiedad a cumplimiento a la satisfacción del oficial del código. Número dos, presentar la prueba de capacidad financiera y la capacidad para reparar. Y número tres, solicitar el tiempo necesario para completar el trabajo. Todo será implementado por el código y todo será hecho con respecto al código. Usted puede obtener permisos del departamento de servicios de construcción que está en este edificio 1901 sur Álamo. Si hay duda en este proceso, por favor, póngase en contacto con el oficial del código. Cualquier persona que no esté satisfecha con la orden del Consejo puede presentar una apelación en la Corte. Treinta días después de que la orden se manda por correo. Si usted tiene cualquier pregunta con respecto a la orden, por favor, pónganse en contacto con el oficial del código o con el miembro de servicios, el número de teléfono dos diez. Por favor, diga que esté presente solicitar los servicios con respecto a cualquier propiedad bajo consideración de este consejo durante esta audiencia para el código de la sección seis dieciséis, guión tres dieciséis. El consejo ha recibido copias de la Junta anterior de abril 2. Tengo la moción sobre estas minutas o correcciones para esta. Robert Bank, hago la moción para aprobar la junta como sea, como está. Tengo alguien secunda. Luis Fernández, lo segunda, algún comentario. Todos los que estén a favor de la moción para aprobar la minuta de abril del 2026, digan sí. Los que se oponen, digan no.
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