BUILDING AND STANDARDS COMMISSION MEETING Wednesday, May 25, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. Permitting and Development Center, Room 1405 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive, Austin, Texas 78752 Some members of the Building and Standards Commission may be participating via videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register, contact Melanie Alley at melanie.alley@austintexas.gov & 512-974-2679. The meeting may also be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live. AGENDA The Building and Standards Commission (“Commission”) may go into a closed session under Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code to receive advice from legal counsel or for other reasons permitted by law as specifically listed on this agenda. Further, if necessary, the Commission may go into a closed session as permitted by law regarding any item on this agenda. Building and Standards Commission Members Sade Ogunbode, Chair Edgar Farrera, Vice Chair Pablo Avila Wordy Thompson Andrea Freiburger Edward Selig Michael Francis Thomas Vocke, Fire Marshall (Ex Officio) John Green Elizabeth Mueller Joseph Benigno Timothy Stostad CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first five speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve minutes from the April 27, 2022 regular meeting a of the Building and Standards Commission. PUBLIC HEARINGS Appeal(s): The Commission will hear the following appeal case and may take action: 1. Case Number: CL 2022-067039 Property address: 8230 Spicewood Springs Road; Owner/ Appellant: Overlook at Canyon Mesa Homeowner’s Association, Inc. Page 1 Staff presenter: Mitchell Alvarez Staff recommendation: Deny appeal of the notice of violation New Case(s): The Commission will hear the following cases concerning alleged violations of the City’s Property Maintenance Code and may issue an order to vacate, relocate occupants, repair, demolish, or secure the premises; and may assess civil penalties: 2. Case Number: CL 2022-066942 Property address: 1500 E. 12th Street / Owner: Sodosopa Salmon, LP, aka 2018 1500-1501 East Austin LP Staff presenter: Willis Adams Staff recommendation: Repair commercial structure 3. Case Number: CL 2022-066092 Property address: 13038 N. US Highway 183, aka 13038 Research Boulevard / Owner: Zavareh …
BUILDING AND STANDARDS COMMISSION MEETING Wednesday, May 25, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. Permitting and Development Center, Room 1405 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive, Austin, Texas 78752 Some members of the Building and Standards Commission may be participating via videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register, contact Melanie Alley at melanie.alley@austintexas.gov & 512-974-2679. The meeting may also be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live. REVISED AGENDA The Building and Standards Commission (“Commission”) may go into a closed session under Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code to receive advice from legal counsel or for other reasons permitted by law as specifically listed on this agenda. Further, if necessary, the Commission may go into a closed session as permitted by law regarding any item on this agenda. Building and Standards Commission Members Sadé Ogunbode, Chair Edgar Farrera, Vice Chair Pablo Avila Wordy Thompson Andrea Freiburger Edward Selig Michael Francis Thomas Vocke, Fire Marshall (Ex Officio) John Green Elizabeth Mueller Joseph Benigno Timothy Stostad CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first five speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve minutes from the April 27, 2022 regular meeting a of the Building and Standards Commission. PUBLIC HEARINGS New Case(s): The Commission will hear the following cases concerning alleged violations of the City’s Property Maintenance Code and may issue an order to vacate, relocate occupants, repair, demolish, or secure the premises; and may assess civil penalties: Page 1 1. Case Number: CL 2022-066942 Property address: 1500 E. 12th Street / Owner: Sodosopa Salmon, LP, aka 2018 1500-1501 East Austin LP Staff presenter: Willis Adams Staff recommendation: Repair commercial structure 2. Case Number: CL 2022-066092 Property address: 13038 N. US Highway 183, aka 13038 Research Boulevard / Owner: Zavareh Investments, LLC Staff presenter: John Hale Staff recommendation: Repair fire-damaged commercial structure 3. Case Numbers: CL 2022-066958 and CL 2022-066976 Property address: 2901 Collins Creek Drive, Unit B and 3001 Collins Creek Drive, Unit B, aka 2801 Pleasant Valley Road, aka Rosemont at Oak Valley …
Date: May 25, 2022 BUILDING AND STANDARDS COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES The Building and Standards Commission (BSC) convened at City Hall and via video conference for a regular hybrid meeting on Wednesday, May 25, 2022. The meeting was available for viewing live at http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live. Commission Members in Attendance: Chair Sadé Ogunbode; Commissioners Andrea Freiburger, Wordy Thompson, John Green, Michael Francis, Timothy Stostad, Joseph Benigno, Pablo Avila, Edward Selig and Ex Officio Commissioner Chief Thomas Vocke. Vice Chair Edgar Farrera and Commissioner Elizabeth Mueller were absent. Note: Commissioners Avila, Stostad, Selig and Ex Officio Vocke attended remotely. Staff in Attendance: Melanie Alley, Code Review Analyst/BSC Coordinator; Robert Moore, Austin Code Division Manager; James Candelas, Program Specialist; Farah Presley, Inspector; Elaine Garrett, Assistant Director; Robert Alvarado, Division Manager; John Hale, Inspector; Lauren Khoury, Assistant City Attorney; and Gary Luedecke, CTM A/V Technician. CALL TO ORDER Chair Ogunbode called the Commission Meeting to order at 6:37 p.m. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A motion was made by Commissioner Green for approval of the minutes from the April 27, 2022 meeting. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Freiburger. The motion carried on a 9-0 vote. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION BASTA representative Gabby Garcia and Rosemont tenant Keyionda Goff testified before the BSC regarding living conditions at 2801 S. Pleasant Valley Road, also known as Rosemont at Oak Valley. PUBLIC HEARINGS Case(s): Case Number(s) 1. CL 2022-066942 Street Address 1500 E. 12th Street Owner Sodasopa Salmon, LP, aka 2018 1500-1501 East Austin, LP This case was pulled from the agenda prior to meeting and was not heard by the BSC. 1 Zavareh Investments, LLC 13038 N. US Highway 183, aka 13038 Research Boulevard 2. CL 2022-066092 The property was represented at the hearing by Richard Mathias. Chair Ogunbode admitted Staff Exhibits 1 and 2A – 2I. Chair Ogunbode also admitted the property owner’s Exhibit 1. Commissioner Green moved to close the public hearing. Commissioner Freiburger made a motion to modify staff’s proposed order, adopting repair within 90 days, but reducing the penalty on the 91st day, if compliance has not been achieved, to $10 per week, and reinstating the $1000 per week penalty if compliance is not fully achieved by the date of January 1, 2023. Commissioner Freiburger further modified the order require the owner to provide regular written updates to staff in the coming months of July, September and November. Commissioner Benigno seconded, and the motion carried on …
