San Antonio Building Standards Board Meeting - June 4, 2026

The San Antonio Building Standards Board (BSB) convened on June 4, 2026, at 9:06 AM, chaired by Duane Nelson. The meeting addressed emergency demolition, multiple code violation cases, and administrative updates. The meeting recessed into executive session twice (9:34–9:40 AM and 10:43–11:12 AM) with no legal action taken during executive sessions. The meeting adjourned at 11:12 AM.

Consent Calendar

• Approval of Previous Minutes: The board unanimously approved the minutes of the prior meeting as presented, with a motion by Robert Vinky and a second by Paul Hernández.
• Emergency Demolition Report (120 Talisman Road): Jenny Ramírez, Interim Administrator, reported that a structure at 120 Talisman Road (District 3) was demolished as an emergency on May 20, 2026, following a fire on May 14, 2026. Per Chapter 6, Section 175, no further board action was required.
• Item Held (1219 Mason Street): The board placed this item on hold pending coordination with the owner, who provided sufficient information to proceed with repairs.

Public Comments & Testimony

• Margaret Escobedo (1336 Brighton Road): Ms. Escobedo testified under oath that she had never been the owner, mortgage holder, or person in control of 1336 Brighton. She provided a certified copy of deeds showing the property was transferred to Tacti Investments LLC in October 2024, and that her deceased mother, brother, and sister-in-law had been the previous owners. She stated she had no involvement in the property's condition.
• Reginald Williams (1911 Burnett Street): Mr. Williams, the owner, stated he purchased the property as a rental, became disabled, and could no longer afford repairs. He requested an extension to allow a pending sale to close. A representative (Mr. Bobani) presented two purchase contracts and said they were waiting for the city to provide a lien amount.

Discussion Items

• 1336 Brighton Road: Officer Reg Alaya presented for demolition. The one-story residence had extensive debris, leaning walls, a collapsed roof, unsecured openings, and evidence of vagrant habitation. Services were disconnected. No owner appeared. The board heard testimony from Margaret Escobedo, who disclaimed ownership. A motion was made to declare the property a public nuisance under Chapter 6, Article 8, subsections 1,2,5,7,8,11,12,15,17,18, and to demolish within 30 days, with the property secured and debris removed. The motion passed unanimously.
• 1911 Burnett Street: Officer Cintia Santana recommended repair of the main structure and demolition of an accessory structure. The main house had foundation separation, roof collapse, exposed wiring, and water damage; the accessory was dilapidated with mold and open elements. The property is within 1,000 feet of Washington Elementary School. Owner Reginald Williams and a potential buyer's representative discussed a pending sale. After debate, the board amended the initial motion to allow repairs to begin within 30 days after the closing of sale. The final motion (Robert Vinky, seconded by Fernández) declared the main structure a public nuisance requiring repair within 30 days after closing, and the accessory structure a public nuisance requiring demolition within 30 days (from order issuance), with both to be cleared of debris and secured. The motion passed 4-0.
• 347 South Cross Boulevard: Officer Sergio Guitania presented for demolition of three accessory structures (detached garage, enclosed shed, and a room used as a living space), all with significant deterioration, holes in roofs, debris, and evidence of vagrancy. The owner (Rey Mundo Reyes) was not present. No work plan or financial proof had been submitted. The board unanimously declared all three accessory structures a public nuisance under Chapter 6, Article 8, subsections 1,2,5,7,8,11,12,15,17,18, and ordered demolition within 30 days, with debris removal.
• 620 Essex Street: Officer Ryan Garza presented for demolition of a vacant single-family residence with severe water damage, roof holes, exposed wiring, and spongy floors. The owner was ill and had a daughter with power of attorney; she had requested a hardship extension which was denied. The property had been under review by the Office of Historic Preservation (OHP) and the Building Better Program (BBP) with delays. Board members questioned the reason for the delay, and staff clarified OHP's review process. The board unanimously declared the property a public nuisance under Chapter 6, Article 8, subsections 1,2,5,7,8,11,15, and ordered demolition within 30 days, with debris removal.

Key Outcomes

• 1336 Brighton: Demolition ordered within 30 days (unanimous).
• 1911 Burnett: Main structure repair ordered within 30 days after closing of sale; accessory structure demolition within 30 days from order date; both to be cleared of debris. Passed 4-0.
• 347 South Cross Boulevard: All three accessory structures demolished within 30 days (unanimous).
• 620 Essex: Demolition ordered within 30 days (unanimous).
• Administrative Update: Judy Crum, Supervisor, announced that procedures for Section 8 boards have been updated and the new version has been signed by the Development Services Director and distributed to board members.
• Executive Sessions: The board held two closed sessions under Texas Government Code 551.071 (consultation with legal counsel). No actions were taken during these sessions.