San Antonio Building Standards Board Meeting - September 10, 2026

The Building Standards Board met on September 10, 2026, to consider five properties deemed dangerous or in violation of property maintenance codes. The meeting began at 9:19 AM, adjourned at 1:02 PM, and included an executive session with no action taken. All votes were unanimous (6-0) where recorded.

Consent Calendar

• Minutes Approval: Motion by Fred Andes, seconded, passed unanimously (6-0). Staff report confirmed no records to be read into record.

Public Comments & Testimony

• 144 Dane Street (Dean Street): SAPD Officer Erica Terry testified that the property generated 64 calls for service over two years, including assaults, disturbances, and drug activity. Two DART operations resulted in one arrest. Neighbors have reported disturbances.
• 112 Raymond Street: SAPD Officer Jacob Hernandez testified to 57 calls for service in two years, including assaults, narcotics, and ordinance violations. The property is within 1,000 feet of a school; neighbors report fear. Owners San Juana Sanchez and Bertha Casares expressed willingness to cooperate and signed a no trespass affidavit after the hearing.
• 214 Prosperity Drive: Owner Sharon Peters provided extensive testimony about her efforts to repair the fire-damaged structure, including hiring an architect, obtaining a survey, and seeking a new contractor after parting ways with the previous one. She requested 12 months to complete repairs and asked the board to waive a performance bond.
• 739 Essex Street and 2023 South Trinity Street: No public speakers signed up for either property.

Discussion Items

Case 1: 144 Dane Street (144 Dean Street)

• Presenter: Ramiro Guerra, Code Enforcement Supervisor. Violations: window glazing (304.13.1), water supply (505.3), electrical facilities (604.1). Owner deceased; daughter Esmeralda Garcia occupying without legal documentation. No water or electricity; generator removed. Multiple notices, citations, and abatements since August 2025.
• Board Discussion: Clarified violation dates. Two separate motions: one for glazing/electrical (violation date Dec 5, 2025) and one for water supply (violation date Aug 12, 2026) due to inconsistent water service.
• Key Outcomes: Both motions passed 6-0. Property declared public nuisance. Order to vacate, secure, restore utilities, and fix windows within 30 days. Water reconnection must be done legally through SAWS.

Case 2: 112 Raymond Street

• Presenter: Crystal Town, Dangerous Premise Officer. Two accessory structures used as dwellings, now vacant but open to transients. Violations under dangerous building code sections 6-156 (1,2,8,11,12,15 for accessory 1; 1,2,8,12,15,17,18 for accessory 2). Staff recommended demolition.
• Board Discussion: After abatement, property still attracts transients. Board added requirement for owner to sign no trespass affidavit. Owners present agreed.
• Key Outcomes: Motion passed 6-0. Property declared public nuisance, not feasible to repair. Order to demolish both accessory structures within 30 days, vacate, secure, disconnect utilities, and execute no trespass affidavit.

Case 3: 214 Prosperity Drive

• Presenter: Jaime Hassel, Dangerous Premise Officer. Fire-damaged structure; previously issued 180-day repair order that expired June 11, 2026. Owner had made progress but lost contractor. Staff recommended repair again.
• Board Discussion: Owner requested 12 months; board limited to 180 days maximum under statute. Performance bond requirement discussed; board voted to waive it, citing owner’s progress and financial capability. Required 30-day progress reports.
• Key Outcomes: Motion passed 6-0. Property declared public nuisance, feasible to repair. Order to repair within 180 days with 30-day progress reports; performance bond waived.

Case 4: 739 Essex Street

• Presenter: Cynthia Santana, Dangerous Premise Officer. Main structure (built 1920s) and two accessory structures in severe disrepair, overgrown, debris, structural failures. Owner not present; staff recommended demolition.
• Board Discussion: Initial motion included waiver of deconstruction for main structure; after confusion and revote, motion passed requiring deconstruction for all structures due to the 1920s construction date.
• Key Outcomes: Motion passed 6-0 after initial failure. Property declared public nuisance, not feasible to repair. Order to demolish all structures within 30 days with deconstruction, clean and secure, utilities kept off.

Case 5: 2023 South Trinity Street

• Presenter: Richard Allen, Dangerous Premise Officer. Structure with fire damage, charred wood, exposed wiring, no utilities. Owner Jesse DeLeon contacted but unresponsive. Staff recommended demolition.
• Board Discussion: Owner had expressed uncertainty; deconstruction required per ordinance.
• Key Outcomes: Motion passed 6-0. Property declared public nuisance, not feasible to repair. Order to demolish within 30 days with deconstruction, utilities off, secure, clear debris.

Key Outcomes

• 144 Dane Street: Two separate 6-0 votes. Orders to vacate, secure, and restore utilities (electricity, water, and window glazing) within 30 days, with legal water reconnection.
• 112 Raymond Street: 6-0 vote for demolition of accessory structures, vacate, secure, disconnect utilities, and sign no trespass affidavit.
• 214 Prosperity Drive: 6-0 vote for repair within 180 days, 30-day progress reports, and waiver of performance bond.
• 739 Essex Street: 6-0 vote after revote for demolition of all structures with deconstruction within 30 days, clean and secure, utilities off.
• 2023 South Trinity Street: 6-0 vote for demolition with deconstruction within 30 days, utilities off, secure, clear debris.
• Executive Session: Board entered closed session at 12:08 PM to consult legal counsel; reconvened at 1:01 PM with no action taken. Meeting adjourned by unanimous consent at 1:02 PM.