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Record of Proceedings

San Antonio Building Standards Board Meeting - June 11, 2026

Boards & Commissions — Thursday, June 11, 2026

BodySan Antonio, Texas

SessionBoards & Commissions

DateThursday, June 11, 2026

StatusFILED

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0:01

Good morning.

0:03

Welcome to the Building Standards Board.

0:05

Today is June 11th, 2026, and the time is 905 a.m.

0:21

Can we have a roll call?

0:24

Kayla Miranda.

0:26

Present.

0:26

Joel Solis.

0:27

Present.

0:28

George Grimes Jr.

0:29

Present.

0:30

Dr.

0:30

Linda Lopez Rodriguez.

0:32

Yvonne Addison.

0:34

Present.

0:34

David Valtiera.

0:36

Jamie Little, present.

0:38

Fred Andes.

0:40

Also present in the meeting from the City of San Antonio or Sabita Ray from the City Attorney's Office and from Development Services.

0:46

Alice Cohardo, Development Services Manager.

0:49

Kathy Rodriguez, Development Services Administrator.

0:52

Estorties, Development Services Specialist 1.

0:56

Melissa Maldonado, Administrative Assistant 2, and myself, Judy Krum, Development Services Specialist, Supervisor.

1:03

Chair Quorum is present.

1:07

The City of San Antonio provides interpretation services.

1:11

Can we please have that statement?

1:32

Buenos días.

1:50

As previously stated, a quorum is present.

1:52

Please silence your cell phones and any device that may disrupt this public hearing.

1:57

No person shall delay or disrupt the proceedings or disobey the order of the chair.

2:01

If you wish to speak on a case, you will be allowed three minutes.

2:04

However, an owner or owner's representative will have unlimited time.

2:09

Please keep all information relevant to the property in question and the code violation.

2:14

As advised prior to this public hearing, the city will provide translation services for anyone needing assistance.

2:21

It is our understanding that you have made such arrangements as advised in your notice of hearing.

2:27

Our expectation is that you submitted the required documents prior to this public hearing.

2:32

Your responsibility as a property owner or lien holder of a dilapidated structure is to demonstrate the following.

2:40

Provide the required documents, discuss your detailed scope of work with the cost for each item outlined in order to bring the property into compliance to the satisfaction of the code officer.

2:54

Submit the required proof of financial ability to pay for proposed work and discuss feasibility of repairs dependent upon monies at hand.

3:04

Request the amount of time needed to complete the work.

3:08

All abatements ordered by the board shall be enforced.

3:11

All work proposed must be done within code regulations with required permits prior to commencement of work.

3:18

You may obtain all permits from the Department of Development Services located at 1901 South Alamo Street, San Antonio, Texas, 78204.

3:28

If in doubt as to the process during this time, please contact Code Enforcement Officer.

3:35

Any owner or lien holder dissatisfied with the order of this board may file an appeal in district court within 30 days after the date that the order is mailed.

3:45

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.

3:58

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 per city code 16-236.

4:13

Thank you.

4:19

Can I have a motion on the minutes?

4:22

This is Joel Salisbury moved.

4:25

George Grimes, second.

4:28

We have a motion and a second.

4:32

All in favor say aye.

4:34

Aye.

4:34

Any opposed?

4:37

Motion carries.

4:40

We have a staff report, please.

4:54

Good morning, board members.

4:55

For the record, my name is Alice Gohardo, Development Services Manager with Code Enforcement.

4:59

I will be reading into record emergency demolitions.

5:02

The structure located at 197 Grove Road accessory structure was demolished as an emergency on June 1st, 2026, due to the extensive fire which occurred on May 26, 26, 2026.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting

Zoning and Land Use█████████████████████████████████████████████58%

Engineering And Infrastructure█████████████████22%

Procedural█████6%

Public Safety█████6%

Homelessness█████6%

Historic Preservation██2%

Summary of Proceedings

San Antonio Building Standards Board Meeting - June 11, 2026

The Building Standards Board convened on June 11, 2026, at 9:05 AM to hear several cases regarding dangerous and dilapidated structures. The board considered six properties, taking actions ranging from demolition orders to resets for repair. All votes were recorded.

Consent Calendar

Unanimous approval of the previous meeting's minutes.
Staff reported two emergency demolitions: the accessory structure at 197 Grove Road (demolished June 1, 2026, after fire on May 26, 2026) and the structure at 3335 Gingham Point (demolished May 29, 2026, after fire on May 23, 2026). No further board action required.

Public Comments & Testimony

Officer Gomez (SAPD) testified regarding 1615 Alohambra, describing two years of ongoing issues with homeless individuals, drug activity, and structural concerns.
Officer Brandon Guinness (SAPD) relayed an email from Officer Carlos Guian regarding 101 Regent, citing 12 calls since January 1, 2025, for homeless entry, fires, and arrests.
Officer Willie Scott (SAPD) spoke on 1830 West Laurel, noting 35 calls in two years for assaults, overdoses, and fire; drug activity near a school.
Joaquin Arch and Bradley Ford (new owners of 1830 West Laurel) presented a plan to repair the structure, requesting an extension of up to 180 days. They provided financial documentation and committed to securing the property.
Officer Brandon Guinn (SAPD) testified on 410 Elks Drive, reporting 10–13 people living inside without utilities, drug arrests, and proximity to schools.
Angela Jarman (daughter of deceased owner of 601 South Hackberry) presented a contractor contract and requested additional time for repairs, citing delays due to a contractor's absence.
Written public comments for 437 Aaron Street were read: attorney Gene Rosas requested a 30-day reset, while lender Zach Lofton (Loan Ranger Capital) requested a 90-day extension to complete foreclosure and then demolish.

Discussion Items

1. 1615 Alohambra (First Time, Demolition Recommendation)

Staff presented extensive photos showing fire damage, rotted foundation, exposed wiring, and trash. Owner not present. Officer Gomez described two years of police calls.
Motion: Declare public nuisance, demolish within 30 days, secure and clear debris. Passed 7–0.

2. 101 Regent (First Time, Demolition Recommendation)

Staff documented fire and water damage, rodent infestation, and unsafe conditions. Owner not present. Police testimony provided.
Motion: Demolish within 30 days, secure, clear debris, vacate, and cut all utilities (friendly amendment). Passed 7–0.

3. 1830 West Laurel (First Time, Demolition Recommendation)

Staff showed fire damage from December 9, 2025, with rotted foundation and vagrant use. New owners presented a repair plan with a $12,500 budget and requested 180 days. Board entered executive session for legal consultation (10:08–10:47 AM; no action taken).
Motion: Reset the case with conditions: property must remain secured, free of debris, notice to vacate enforced, owners sign no-trespass affidavit, register with vacant building program, provide progress reports, and city remove permit blocks. Passed 6–1.

4. 410 Elks Drive (First Time, Demolition Recommendation)

Staff noted trashed interior, no water, structural damage, and first responder hazards. Owner not present. Police described drug activity and squatters.
Motion: Demolish within 30 days, vacate, secure, clean debris, cut utilities, and post warning for first responders (friendly amendment). Passed 7–0.

5. 601 South Hackberry (Reset, Third Hearing, Repair Recommendation)

Staff reported a fire from February 7, 2024, with permits issued in February 2026 but minimal progress. Owner's daughter Angela Jarman presented a contractor and requested 90 days.
Motion: Declare public nuisance feasible to repair, order repair within 90 days, and keep property secured and free of debris. Passed 7–0.

6. 437 Aaron Street (First Time, Demolition Recommendation)

Staff described fully gutted interior, vagrant activity, and dangerous conditions. Owner (Bedronka Investments LLC) not present; attorney requested 30-day reset, lender requested 90-day reset citing foreclosure.
Motion to reset: Passed 4–3 (Kayla Miranda, Joel Solis, Jamie Little voted no). The reset will be set on the next available agenda.

Key Outcomes

Demolition ordered for 1615 Alohambra, 101 Regent, and 410 Elks Drive (all within 30 days).
Reset with conditions for 1830 West Laurel; owners must comply with security, vacant building registration, and no-trespass requirements.
Repair order for 601 South Hackberry within 90 days.
Reset for 437 Aaron Street; no specific deadline set.
The board approved updated BSB guidelines (Section 8, Item M removed) effective May 28, 2026.
Meeting adjourned at 12:25 PM.

Meeting Transcript

Good morning. Welcome to the Building Standards Board. Today is June 11th, 2026, and the time is 905 a.m. Can we have a roll call? Kayla Miranda. Present. Joel Solis. Present. George Grimes Jr. Present. Dr. Linda Lopez Rodriguez. Yvonne Addison. Present. David Valtiera. Jamie Little, present. Fred Andes. Also present in the meeting from the City of San Antonio or Sabita Ray from the City Attorney's Office and from Development Services. Alice Cohardo, Development Services Manager. Kathy Rodriguez, Development Services Administrator. Estorties, Development Services Specialist 1. Melissa Maldonado, Administrative Assistant 2, and myself, Judy Krum, Development Services Specialist, Supervisor. Chair Quorum is present. The City of San Antonio provides interpretation services. Can we please have that statement? Buenos días. As previously stated, a quorum is present. Please silence your cell phones and any 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 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 lien holder of a dilapidated structure is to demonstrate the following. Provide the required documents, discuss your detailed scope of work with the cost for each item outlined in 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 commencement of work. You may 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 Code Enforcement Officer. Any owner or lien holder dissatisfied with the order of this board may file an appeal in district court within 30 days after the date that the 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 per city code 16-236. Thank you. Can I have a motion on the minutes? This is Joel Salisbury moved. George Grimes, second.

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