BUILDING AND STANDARDS COMMISSION MEETING Friday, February 11, 2022 at 9:30 a.m. Boards and Commissions Room 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 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. SPECIAL CALLED MEETING RETREAT AGENDA Edward Selig Michael Francis Thomas Vocke, Fire Marshall (Ex Officio) Timothy Stostad Elizabeth Mueller Sade Ogunbode Edgar Farerra 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 Andrea Freiburger, Chair Pablo Avila, Vice Chair Wordy Thompson John Green CALL TO ORDER WELCOME Presenter: José Roig, Director, Austin Code Department GOALS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE RETREAT Presenter: Robert Moore, Division Manager - CRED, Austin Code Department CITIZEN 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. EXECUTIVE SESSION Discuss legal issues related to the Commission’s authority under state law and the City Code (Private Page 1 consultation with legal Council – Section 551.071 of the government Code). DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS 1. Case Review & Escalations Division Overview Presenter: Robert Moore, Division Manager – CRED, Code Department • Life of a Case from Cradle to Grave • Permitting • Appeals • Building and Standards Commission Processing Expense 2. Commission Jurisdiction, Procedures, Authority, Obiligations and Appeals Presenter: Lauren Khoury, Assistant City Attorney, Law Department CLOSING REMARKS Presenter: José Roig, Director, Austin Code Department 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. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair …
BUILDING AND STANDARDS COMMISSION MINUTES The Building and Standards Commission (BSC) convened at City Hall, in the Boards and Commission Room and via video conference for a special called meeting/ Commission Retreat on Friday, February 11, 2022. The meeting was available for viewing live at http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live. Commission Members in Attendance: Chair Andrea Freiburger, Vice Chair Pablo Avila, and Commissioners: Sade Ogunbode, Wordy Thompson, Elizabeth Mueller, Timothy Stostad, Edgar Farrera, Edward Selig, Michael Francis and Ex Officio Commissioner Chief Thomas Vocke. Commissioner John Green was absent. Note: Commissioners Mueller, Stostad and Selig attended remotely. SPECIAL CALLED MEETING Date: February 11, 2022 Staff in Attendance: Melanie Alley, CRED Code Review Analyst/BSC Coordinator; José Roig, Director; Tracey Allen, Assistant Director Daniel Word, Assistant Director; Elaine Garrett, Assistant Director; Robert Moore, CRED Division Manager; Robert Alvarado, Division Manager; Matthew Noriega, Division Manager; Daniel Armstrong, Division Manager; Marlayna Wright CRED Supervisor; James Candelas, CRED/BSC Program Specialist; Farah Presley, CRED Investigator; Micheal Ezimako; CRED Inspector; Lauren Khoury, Assistant City Attorney; and Daniel Murphy, CTM A/V Technician. CALL TO ORDER Chair Freiburger called the Commission Meeting to order at 9:33 a.m. A Welcome by Austin Code Director José Roig, and Goals and Objectives of the Retreat by Case Review and Escalation Division (CRED) Division Manager Robert Moore followed. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: No one appeared for Citizen’s Communication at this meeting. EXECUTIVE SESSION: An executive session was held to discuss legal issues related to the Commission’s authority under state law and the City Code (Private consultation with legal counsel – Section 551.071 of the government Code). DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ITEM: 1. Case Review & Escalations Division Overview – Case Review and Escalation Team (CRED) Division Manager Robert Moore provided an overview of the CRED team members who work with the BSC, including their roles and responsibilities. The presentation also included the following: • Life of a Case from Cradle to Grave, i.e., a review of the steps involved in bringing a case to the BSC as well as the follow-up required after an order is issued to bring the case into full compliance. • Permitting – a brief overview of the permitting process as it pertains to BSC orders 1 • Appeals – discussed the types of appeals brought to the BSC; and • Building and Standards Commission Processing Expense – an overview of the cost of processing a case for BSC. CLOSING REMARKS Austin Code Director José …
BUILDING AND STANDARDS COMMISSION MEETING Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of the Building and Standards Commission may be participating via videoconference. The meeting may 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 Andrea Freiburger, Chair Pablo Avila, Vice Chair Wordy Thompson John Green CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Timothy Stostad Elizabeth Mueller Sade Ogunbode Edgar Farerra Edward Selig Michael C. Francis Thomas Vocke, Fire Marshall (Ex Officio) 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 the minutes of the Building and Standards Commission’s December 8, 2021 regular meeting. 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: 1. Case Numbers: CL 2022-002066; CL 2022-002070; CL 2022-002076; CL 2022-002087; CL 2022-002099; CL 2022-002119; CL 2022-002132; CL 2022-002136; and CL 2022-002149 Property address: 6903 Deatonhill Drive (aka Flagstone Terrace Condominiums) - Buildings 1-8 (Exteriors) and Bldg. 9 (Pool House) / Owner(s): Flagstone Terrace Owners Association, Inc., and Individual Owners of Units 1-49 (see attached list) Page 1 Staff presenter: Dedric Knox Staff recommendation: Repair residential condominium structures and pool house 2. Case Number: CL 2022-002014 Property address: 600 Barwood Park (aka Remington House Apartments), Building 22/ Owner: Remington CF House Associates Limited Partnership Staff presenter: Alicia Tovar Staff recommendation: Repair fire-damaged multi-family structure 3. Case Number: CL 2022-002055 Property address:2006 Blue Meadow Drive / Owner: Charles Richard Vines Staff presenter: Sandy Van Cleave Staff recommendation: Demolish fire-damaged mobile home and accessory structure Returning for Commission Action: The Commission will hear the following returning cases that concern alleged violations of the City’s Property Maintenance Code and may issue orders to vacate, …
Repeat Offender Program Audit: Building & Standards Commission Briefing Agenda 1. 2020 Audit Report Summary 2. Stakeholder Engagement Timeline 3. Concluding Statements Audit Report Summary • Responses to finding one and two in the Audit Report are complete. • Deadline for response to finding three is October 2022. Stakeholder Engagement Timeline Thank you.
BUILDING AND STANDARDS COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Date: January 26, 2022 The Building and Standards Commission (BSC) convened at City Hall and via video conference for a regular hybrid meeting on Wednesday, January 26, 2022. The meeting was available for viewing live at http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live. Commission Members in Attendance: Chair Andrea Freiburger; Commissioners Sade Ogunbode, Wordy Thompson, John Green, Elizabeth Mueller, Timothy Stostad, Edgar Farrera, Edward Selig and Ex Officio Commissioner Chief Thomas Vocke. Vice Chair Pablo Avila and Commissioner Michael Francis were absent. Note: Commissioners Ogunbode, Green, Mueller, Stostad, Farrera and Selig 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; Daniel Word, Assistant Director; Joseph Lucas, Supervisor; Dedric Knox, Supervisor; Moses Rodriguez, Supervisor; Lisa DeRoche, Administrative Manager; John Rodriguez, Inspector; Erica Thompson, Inspector; Alicia Tovar, Inspector; Sandy Van Cleave, Inspector; Willis Adams, Inspector; Lauren Khoury, Assistant City Attorney; and Daniel Murphy, CTM A/V Technician. CALL TO ORDER Chair Freiburger called the Commission Meeting to order at 6:38 p.m. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A motion was made by Commissioner Selig for approval of the December 8, 2021 regular meeting minutes. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Mueller. The motion carried on an 8-0 vote. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION Chris Riley appeared before the Commission to request that his property, located at 503 W. 14th Street, be placed on the February agenda for reconsideration of the BSC order February 26, 2020 order issued on his property. PUBLIC HEARINGS Case(s): Case Number(s) 1. CL 2022-002066; CL 2022-002070; CL 2022-002076; CL 2022-002087; Street Address Owner 6903 Deatonhill Drive Buildings 1 – 8 (Exteriors) and Building 9 (Pool House) Flagstone Terrace Owners Association, Inc., and the Individual Owners of Units 1-49 1 CL 2022-002099; CL 2022-002119; CL 2022-002132; CL 2022-002136; & CL 2022-002149 The property was represented at the hearing by Flagstone Terrace Homeowners Association (FTOA) board president, Ann Morse. Board members Amy Jones and Johnny Holden were also in attendance at the meeting. Chair Freiburger admitted Staff Exhibits 1 through 18F and Flagstone Terrace Homeowners Board Exhibit 1. Commissioner Ogunbode moved to table this item for 30 minutes to give staff time to determine which violations are the responsibility of FTOA, seconded by Commissioner Mueller. Commissioner Ogunbode moved to close the public hearing. Commissioner Stostad moved to adopt staff’s findings of fact, conclusions of law and recommended order for repairs in …
BUILDING AND STANDARDS COMMISSION MEETING Wednesday, December 8, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of the Building and Standards Commission may be participating via videoconference. The meeting may 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 Andrea Freiburger, Chair Pablo Avila, Vice Chair Wordy Thompson John Green CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Timothy Stostad Elizabeth Mueller Sade Ogunbode Edgar Farerra Edward Selig Thomas Vocke, Fire Marshall (Ex Officio) 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 the minutes of the Building and Standards Commission’s October 27, 2021 regular meeting. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS 1. Approval of the 2022 Building and Standards Commission regular meeting schedule 2. Discussion regarding Building and Standards Commission retreat. STAFF BRIEFING 3. Presentation regarding City of Austin Permitting Presenter: Susan Barr, Developmental Services Department Page 1 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: 4. Case Numbers: CL 2021-191475 and CL 2021-191477 Property address: 9601 Middle Fiskville Road, aka Plaza Apartments; Building G, Unit 2 and Building X, Unit 2 / Owner: Mira Vista Holdco, LLC Staff presenter: John Serna Staff recommendation: Repair Repeat Offender Program multi-family commercial structures 5. Case Number: CL 2021-191701 Property address: 306 Cedarbrook Court /Owner: Elizabeth H. Burks Staff presenter: David Downing Staff recommendation: Demolish fire-damaged residential structue 6. Case Number: CL 2021-191015 Property address: 2101 Donahue Lane / Owner: Zuhair Khan Staff presenter: John Hatley Staff recommendation: Repair fire-damaged residential duplex structure 7. Case Number: CL 2021-190864 Property address: 2324 Bitter Creek Drive/ Owner: Christian Ministries Magdalene Trust Staff presenter: Juan Villareal Staff recommendation: Repair fire-damaged residential structure Appeal(s): The …
Building and Standards Commission December 8, 2021 1 DSD Organization Office of the Director • Executive functions Customer & Employee Experience • Customer Experience • Finance • Human Resources • • Stakeholder & Community Engagement Information Technology Plan Review • Building Plan Review • Austin Center for Events Land Development Review Construction & Environmental Inspections • Capital Improvement Program Review • Community Tree Preservation • Land Use Review • Regulatory Policy & Administration • Transportation & General Permit Review • Building Inspections • Environmental Inspections • General Permit & Telecom Inspections • Site & Subdivision Inspections 2 Exempt Work: Commercial Building • Full list can be found in City Code Chapter 25-12-3 Section 105.2 • Examples include: - One story detached accessory structures used as tool/ storage sheds, playhouses, shade cloth structures constructed for outdoor covered areas that are not A2 or E occupancies, and similar uses, provided the floor area is not greater than 120 square feet (11m2); provided they are not located within a flood hazard area - Fences not over 7 feet (2,134 mm) high; provided they are not located within a flood hazard area - Repair and replacement of gypsum board and backer board that are not part of a is limited to a fire-resistance-rated wall, a shear assembly, or wet areas if maximum of 96 square feet it - Emergency removal of water damaged material such as, but not limited to gypsum board, insulation, wood paneling, etc., in order to avoid health hazard issues; a permit is required for the repairs - Repair to exterior siding that is not part of a fire-rated assembly wall or shear assembly if it is limited to a maximum of 96 square feet 3 Exempt Work: Commercial Mechanical • Full list can be found in City Code Chapter 25-12-133 Section 104.2 • Examples include: - Replacement a component part that does not alter the original approval and complies with other applicable requirements of this code - Refrigerating equipment that is part of equipment that subject to a permit issued under this code - Installing self-contained refrigerators or freezers - Relocation of return and supply grilles within range of existing duct lengths if they remain within the same space 4 Exempt Work: Commercial/ Residential Electrical • Full list can be found in City Code Chapter 25-12-113 Section 80.19(C)(3) • Examples include: - When maximum voltage is 480 and maximum ampacity …
BUILDING AND STANDARDS COMMISSION MEETING Wednesday, November 17, 2021 at 9:30 a.m. Boards and Commissions Room, Room 1101 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of the Building and Standards Commission may be participating via videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live SPECIAL CALLED MEETING RETREAT AGENDA Edward Selig Thomas Vocke, Fire Marshall (Ex Officio) Timothy Stostad Elizabeth Mueller Sade Ogunbode Edgar Farerra 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 Andrea Freiburger, Chair Pablo Avila, Vice Chair Wordy Thompson John Green CALL TO ORDER WELCOME Presenter: José Roig, Director, Austin Code Department GOALS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE RETREAT Presenter: Robert Moore, Division Manager - CRED, Austin Code Department CITIZEN 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. EXECUTIVE SESSION Discuss legal issues related to the Commission’s authority under state law and the City Code (Private consultation with legal Council – Section 551.071 of the government Code). DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS 1. Approval of the 2022 Building and Standards Commission regular meeting schedule Page 1 2. City of Austin Permitting Presenter: Susan Barr, Residential Plans Examiner Manager, Developmental Services Department 3. Commission Jurisdiction, Procedures, Authority, Obiligations and Appeals Presenter: Lauren Khoury, Assistant City Attorney, Law Department 4. BSC Reference Guide Presenter: Marlayna Wright, Supervisor – CRED, Austin Code Department CLOSING REMARKS Presenter: José Roig, Director, Austin Code Department 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. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring sign language interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice by Monday, November 15, 2021. Please call Melanie Alley at the Austin Code Department, at (512) 974-2679 for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Building and Standards Commission, please contact Melanie Alley at (512) 974-2679 or …
BUILDING AND STANDARDS COMMISSION MEETING Wednesday, November 17, 2021 at 9:30 a.m. Boards and Commissions Room 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of the Building and Standards Commission may be participating via videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live SPECIAL CALLED MEETING REVISED RETREAT AGENDA Edward Selig Thomas Vocke, Fire Marshall (Ex Officio) Timothy Stostad Elizabeth Mueller Sade Ogunbode Edgar Farerra 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 Andrea Freiburger, Chair Pablo Avila, Vice Chair Wordy Thompson John Green CALL TO ORDER WELCOME Presenter: José Roig, Director, Austin Code Department GOALS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE RETREAT Presenter: Robert Moore, Division Manager - CRED, Austin Code Department CITIZEN 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. EXECUTIVE SESSION Discuss legal issues related to the Commission’s authority under state law and the City Code (Private consultation with legal Council – Section 551.071 of the government Code). DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS 1. Approval of the 2022 Building and Standards Commission regular meeting schedule Page 1 2. City of Austin Permitting Presenter: Susan Barr, Residential Plans Examiner Manager, Developmental Services Department 3. Case Review & Escalations Division Overview Presenter: Robert Moore, Division Manager – CRED, Code Department • Life of a Case from Cradle to Grave • Appeals • Building and Standards Commission Processing Expense 4. Commission Jurisdiction, Procedures, Authority, Obiligations and Appeals Presenter: Lauren Khoury, Assistant City Attorney, Law Department CLOSING REMARKS Presenter: José Roig, Director, Austin Code Department 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. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring sign language interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice by Monday, November 15, 2021. Please call Melanie Alley at the Austin Code Department, at (512) 974-2679 for additional information; TTY users route through Relay …
BUILDING AND STANDARDS COMMISSION MEETING Wednesday, October 27, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of the Building and Standards Commission may be participating via videoconference. The meeting may 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 Andrea Freiburger, Chair Pablo Avila, Vice Chair Wordy Thompson John Green CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Timothy Stostad Elizabeth Mueller Sade Ogunbode Edgar Farerra Edward Selig Thomas Vocke, Fire Marshall (Ex Officio) 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 the minutes of the Building and Standards Commission’s September 22, 2021 regular meeting. 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: 1. Case Number: CL 2021-085126 Property address: 3004 E. 12th Street / Owner: Magnolia Christian Church Staff presenter: Willis Adams Staff recommendation: Demolish commercial structure Page 1 2. Case Number: CL 2021-156922 6121 Ponca Street / Owner: R. Munson Investments, LLC Staff Presenters: Khary Dumas and Aurelio Martinez Staff recommendation: Repair residential structure 3. Case Numbers: CL 2021-156945; CL 2021-157042; CL 2021-157020; CL 2021-157000; and CL 2021-157024 Property address: 8900 N. IH 35, aka Orbit Apartments; Exterior of Buildings 17, 18, 19, 20 & 21 / Owner: 8900 Austin, LLC Staff presenter: John Serna Staff recommendation: Repair Repeat Offender Program multi-family commercial structures Returning for Commission Action: The Commission will hear the following returning cases that concern alleged violations of the City’s Property Maintenance Code and may issue orders to vacate, relocate occupants, repair, demolish, or secure the premises, and may assess or modify a civil penalty: 4. Case Number CL 2021-068641 Property address: 1200 E. 6th Street / Owner: 1200 East 6th Partners, …
BUILDING AND STANDARDS COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Date: October 27, 2021 The Building and Standards Commission (BSC) convened at City Hall and via video conference for a regular hybrid meeting on Wednesday, October 27, 2021. The meeting was available for viewing live at http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live. Commission Members in Attendance: Chair Andrea Freiburger; Vice Chair Pablo Avila; Commissioners Sade Ogunbode, Wordy Thompson, John Green, Elizabeth Mueller, Timothy Stostad, Edgar Farrera and Edward Selig; and Ex Officio Commissioner Chief Thomas Vocke. Note: Commissioners Green and Stostad attended remotely. Staff in Attendance: Melanie Alley, Code Review Analyst/BSC Coordinator; Robert Moore, Austin Code Division Manager; Marlayna Wright; Supervisor; James Candelas, Program Specialist; Farah Presley, Investigator; Micheal Ezikemo, Inspector; Elaine Garrett, Assistant Director; Daniel Armstrong, Division Manager; Michael Dial, Code Supervisor; James Adams, Supervisor; Justin Brummer, Investigator; Willis Adams, Inspector; Khary Dumas, Inspector; Aurelio Martinez, Inspector; Johnny Serna, Inspector; Rick Coronado, Austin Water Assistant Director; Charles Arnold, Austin Water Supervisor; Lauren Khoury, Assistant City Attorney; Patricia Link, Assistant City Attorney; and Adam Ellis, CTM A/V Technician. CALL TO ORDER Chair Freiburger called the Commission Meeting to order at 6:37 p.m. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A motion was made by Commissioner Mueller for approval of the minutes from the September 22, 2021 regular meeting. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Avila. The motion carried on a 9-0 vote. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION No one appeared for Citizen Communication at this meeting. PUBLIC HEARINGS Case(s): Case Number(s) 1. CL 2021-085126 The property was represented at the hearing by Lawrence Chang, attorney, and Josh Salinas. Chair Freiburger Magnolia Christian Church 3004 E. 12th Street Street Address Owner 1 8900 Austin, LLC 6121 Ponca Street R. Munson Investments, LLC 8900 N. IH 35 Service Road SB, Exteriors of Buildings 17, 18, 19, 20 & 21 (aka Orbit Apartments) admitted Staff Exhibits 1, 2A-2I. Commissioner Green moved to close the public hearing and adopt staff’s recommendation for demolition within 45 days, and on the 46th day, if compliance has not been achieved, the code official is authorized to proceed with demolition and, to assess all expenses incurred and file a lien for those expenses with Travis County Deed records. Commissioner Thompson seconded, and the motion carried on a 7-2 vote. Chair Freiburger and Vice Chair Avila voted against the motion. 2. CL 2021-156922 The property was represented at the hearing by John Buono, broker and agent, and Dan Stout. Chair Freiburger admitted Staff …
BUILDING AND STANDARDS COMMISSION MEETING Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of the Building and Standards Commission may be participating via videoconference. The meeting may 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 Andrea Freiburger, Chair Pablo Avila, Vice Chair Wordy Thompson John Green CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Timothy Stostad Elizabeth Mueller Sade Ogunbode Edgar Farerra Edward Selig Thomas Vocke, Fire Marshall (Ex Officio) 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. Approve the minutes of the Building and Standards Commission’s June 23, 2021 and August 25, 2021 regular meetings. APPROVAL OF MINUTES PUBLIC HEARINGS Appeal(s): The Commission will hear the following appeal cases and may take action: 1. Case Number: OL 2021-108357 Property address: 2122 Barton Hills Drive / Owners: Michelle Eades & Ali Chimeis Appellant: Michelle Eades Staff presenter: Lisa DeRoche Staff recommendation: Affirm staff decision to deny Type-1 Short Term Rental license application Page 1 2. Case Number: OL 2019-038863 Property address: 3021 E.13th Street / Owners: 1720 W. Anderson Lane LLC & Blayne Tucker / Appellant: Blayne Tucker Staff presenter: Lisa DeRoche Staff recommendation: Affirm staff decision to suspend Type-1 Short Term Rental license Returning for Commission Action: The Commission will hear the following returning cases that concern alleged violations of the City’s Property Maintenance Code and may issue orders to vacate, relocate occupants, repair, demolish, or secure the premises, and may assess or modify a civil penalty: 3. Case Number: CL 2021-085126 Property address: 3004 E. 12th Street / Owner: Magnolia Christian Church Staff presenter: Willis Adams Staff recommendation: Demolish commercial structure Previous Commission Action: Continued from June 23, 2021 meeting 4. Case Number: CL 2021-104822 Property address: 7202 Bethune Avenue / Owner: Church of Christ St Johns Addn Staff presenter: Eric Gardner Staff recommendation: Repair residential structure …
BUILDING AND STANDARDS COMMISSION MEETING Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of the Building and Standards Commission may be participating via videoconference. The meeting may 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 Andrea Freiburger, Chair Pablo Avila, Vice Chair Wordy Thompson John Green CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Timothy Stostad Elizabeth Mueller Sade Ogunbode Edgar Farerra Edward Selig Thomas Vocke, Fire Marshall (Ex Officio) 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. Approve the minutes of the Building and Standards Commission’s June 23, 2021 and August 25, 2021 regular meetings. APPROVAL OF MINUTES PUBLIC HEARINGS Appeal(s): The Commission will hear the following appeal cases and may take action: 1. Case Number: OL 2021-108357 Property address: 2122 Barton Hills Drive / Owners: Michelle Eades & Ali Chimeis Appellant: Michelle Eades Staff presenter: Lisa DeRoche Staff recommendation: Affirm staff decision to deny Type-1 Short Term Rental license application Page 1 2. Case Number: OL 2019-038863 Property address: 3021 E.13th Street / Owners: 1720 W. Anderson Lane LLC & Blayne Tucker / Appellant: Blayne Tucker Staff presenter: Lisa DeRoche Staff recommendation: Affirm staff decision to suspend Type-1 Short Term Rental license Returning for Commission Action: The Commission will hear the following returning cases that concern alleged violations of the City’s Property Maintenance Code and may issue orders to vacate, relocate occupants, repair, demolish, or secure the premises, and may assess or modify a civil penalty: 3. Case Number: CL 2021-085126 Property address: 3004 E. 12th Street / Owner: Magnolia Christian Church Staff presenter: Willis Adams Staff recommendation: Demolish commercial structure Previous Commission Action: Continued from June 23, 2021 meeting 4. Case Number: CL 2021-104822 Property address: 7202 Bethune Avenue / Owner: Church of Christ St Johns Addn Staff presenter: Eric Gardner Staff recommendation: Repair residential …
BUILDING AND STANDARDS COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Date: September 22, 2021 The Building and Standards Commission (BSC) convened at City Hall and via video conference for a regular meeting on Wednesday, September 22, 2021. The meeting was available for viewing live at http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch- atxn-live. Commission Members in Attendance: Chair Andrea Freiburger; Vice Chair Pablo Avila; Commissioners Sade Ogunbode, Wordy Thompson, John Green, Elizabeth Mueller, Timothy Stostad, Edgar Farrera and Edward Selig; and Ex Officio Commissioner Chief Thomas Vocke. Note: Commissioners Green and Stostad attended remotely. Staff in Attendance: Melanie Alley, Code Review Analyst/BSC Coordinator; Robert Moore, Austin Code Division Manager; Marlayna Wright; Supervisor; James Candelas, Program Specialist; Farah Presley, Investigator; Micheal Ezimako, Code Inspector; Lisa DeRoche, Administrative Manager; Justin Brummer, Supervisor; Moses Rodriguez, Supervisor; Johnny Serna, Inspector; Eric Gardner, Inspector; Willis Adams, Inspector; Lauren Khoury, Assistant City Attorney; Patricia Link, Assistant City Attorney; and Daniel Murphy, CTM A/V Technician. CALL TO ORDER Chair Freiburger called the Commission Meeting to order at 6:47 p.m. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A motion was made by Commissioner Selig for approval of the revised minutes from the June 23, 2021 regular meeting and minutes from the August 25, 2021 regular meeting. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Thompson. The motion carried on an 8-0 vote. Commissioner Green was off dais. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION Charley Dorsaneo provided an update regarding the progress made towards compliance of the BSC orders for 907, 909 and 911 Congress Avenue, including the outcome of an appeal of the decision made by the Historic Landmark Commission regarding the façade of 909 Congress Avenue, approval for site plan exemption and demolition permit, as well as next steps. Chris Riley appeared before the Commission as an owner representative for the property located at 707 W. 14th Street to report that the property is now in compliance and to request that the property be placed on the next available agenda for penalty relief. 1 PUBLIC HEARINGS Owner Street Address Street Address Michelle Eades Blayne Tucker Owner/Appellant 3021 E. 13th Street 3004 E. 12th Street 2122 Barton Hills Drive Appeals: Case Number(s) 1. OL 2021-108357 An appeal was heard in this case regarding denial of a Type-1 short term rental license application. The property was represented at the hearing by owner/ appellant Michelle Eades. Commissioner Thompson made a motion to grant the appeal, seconded by Commissioner Farerra. The motion failed on a 5-4 vote, and as a …
Versión en español a continuación. Regular Meeting of the Building and Standards Commission August 25, 2021 Building and Standards Commission Meeting to be held August 25, 2021 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers (property owners, representatives and/or interested parties) must register in advance (one day before the scheduled meeting, Tuesday, August 24, 2021 by noon). To speak remotely at the August 25, 2021 Building and Standards Commission Meeting, you must: •Call or email Melanie Alley at 512-974-2679 or melanie.alley@austintexas.gov no later than August 24, 2021 by noon, (one day before the meeting). The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, a telephone number and email address. •Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, speakers will be contacted with the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak. Late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to melanie.alley@austintexas.gov by Noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •Residents may watch a live broadcast of the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live. Reunión del Building and Standards Commission 25 de agosto de 2021 La junta se llevará a cabo el 25 de ogosto de 2021 con modificaciones de distanciamiento social. Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores (propietarios, representantes y / o interesados) deben registrarse con anticipación (el martes 24 de agosto de 2021 antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunion el miercoles 25 de agosto de 2021, los residentes deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de la junta en 512-974-2679 o melanie.alley@austintexas.gov Page 1 a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). La información requerida es el nombre del orador, los números de artículo sobre los que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutrales, y un número de teléfono o dirección de correo electrónico. • …
