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Agenda

REGULAR MEETING OF THE BUILDING AND STANDARDS COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22, 2026, AT 6:30 P.M. PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, ROOM 1405 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DRIVE AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Building and Standards Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via 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 by telephone. To register to speak remotely, contact Melanie Alley, 512-974-2679, dsdcredbsc@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Michael Francis, Vice Chair Harrison Brown Lisa Garza Mia Ibarra Grant Gilker Manesh Nair Jeffrey Musgrove Myra Martinez Raisch Tomlanovich Carrie Stewart, Fire Marshal (Ex Officio) AGENDA 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 1. Approve the minutes of the Building and Standards Commission Regular meeting on March 25, 2026. 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: 2. Case Number: CL 2025-114071 Property address: 7620 Parkview Circle / Owner: Betty A. Epstein Staff presenter: David Downing Staff recommendation: Repair residential structure. 3. Case Number: CL 2026-013716 Property address: 2607 S IH 35 Service Road NB, aka Park West Inn / Owner: Park West Properties Inc. Staff presenter: Khary Dumas Staff recommendation: Obtain engineer’s report and repair commercial structures. 4. 5. 6. 7. Case Number: CL 2025-131116 Property address: 1802 Cedar Avenue / Owner: James P. Stevens, Jr. Staff presenter: Michael Larner Staff recommendation: Demolish residential structure. Case Number: CL 2026-015241 Property address: 3121 E 12th Street / Owner: 3121 E 12th Horizontal Investors LP Staff presenter: Michael Larner Staff recommendation: Demolish fire-damaged commercial structure. Case Number: CL 2026-022125 Property address: 1710 E M Franklin Avenue / Owner: Thomas Howard Staff presenter: Aaron Janke (Kecia Lara/ Alvarado) Staff recommendation: Demolish residential structure. Case Number: CL 2026-034901 Property address: 5301 N Lamar Boulevard / Owner: Getty TX Leasing, Inc Staff presenter: Richard Lamancusa Staff recommendation: Repair commercial structure. Appeal(s) The Commission will hear the following appeals and may take action: 8. 9. Case Number: CV 2026-013015 Property address: 3502 Cactus Wren Way / Appellant: Joshua Brenbaum Staff presenter: Johnny Serna Staff recommendation: Deny appeal of the notice of violation. Case Number: CV 2026-025172 Property address: 4711 Spicewood Springs Road, Building 8, aka Stillhouse Canyon Condominiums / Appellant: Stillhouse Canyon Condominium Homeowners Association Staff presenter: David Downing Staff recommendation: Deny appeal of the notice of violation. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 10. Conduct election of officers of the Building and Standards Commission 11. Discussion and possible action to set a date and time for 2026 Commission retreat FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. For assistance, please contact the Liaison or TTY users’ route through 711. A person may request language access accommodations no later than 48 hours before the scheduled meeting. Please call or email Melanie Alley at Austin Development Services Department, 512-974-2679, dsdcredbsc@austintexas.gov. to request service or for additional information. For more information on the Building and Standards Commission, please contact Melanie Alley at 512- 974-2679 or melanie.alley@austintexas.gov.