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. • …
BUILDING AND STANDARDS COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Date: August 25, 2021 The Building and Standards Commission (BSC) convened remotely via video conference for a regular meeting on Wednesday, August 25, 2021. The meeting was available for viewing live at http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn- live. Commission Members in Attendance: Chair Andrea Freiburger; and, Commissioners: Sade Ogunbode, Wordy Thompson, John Green, Elizabeth Mueller, Timothy Stostad, and Edward Selig; and Ex Officio Commissioner Chief Thomas Vocke. Vice Chair Pablo Avila was absent. Staff in Attendance: Melanie Alley, Code Review Analyst/BSC Coordinator; Robert Moore, Austin Code Division Manager; James Candelas, Program Specialist; Farah Presley, Investigator; Elaine Garrett, Assistant Director; Justin Brummer, Supervisor; Moses Rodriguez, Supervisor; Johnny Serna, Inspector; Eric Gardner, Inspector; Willis Adams Inspector; Lauren Johannes, 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 Green to approve the minutes from the June 23, 2021 regular meeting. The initial motion was allowed to lapse as the result of a request made by Commission Mueller to revise the minutes in order to capture missing information from the final motion regarding 9500 Dessau Road. Commissioner Mueller made a motion to adopt the minutes, with an amendment to incorporate the language missing from the motion made regarding 9500 Dessau Road. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Selig. The motion failed on a 5-1 vote. Commission Thompson voted nay, and Commission Green was off dais. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION Jason Stone and Jarymar, BASTA, provided testimony regarding the current conditions at storm-damaged property 9500 Dessau Road, also known as 9500 Apartments. PUBLIC HEARINGS Returning Cases: 1 E. 12th Street Owner/Appellant Street Address Magnolia Christian Church William & Guisela Morrow 2215 E. Anderson Lane Service Road EB Ghassan A. Karim, LLC 6901 Wentworth Drive, Exterior; and Units A, B & D Case Number(s) 1. CL 2017-111475 The property was represented at the hearing by Mazin Sbaiti, counsel for guardian, and Paul Fletcher, counsel for Lienholder, Randolph-Brooks Federal Credit Union. Chair Freiburger admitted Exhibits 7 and 8A-8X. Commissioner Mueller moved to close the public hearing and adopt Staff’s findings of fact and conclusions of law. Commissioner Mueller also made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Green to adopt Staff’s recommended order for demolition of the primary and accessory structures within 30 days, and authorize the Code Official to …
Versión en español a continuación. Regular Meeting of the Building and Standards Commission July 28, 2021 Building and Standards Commission Meeting to be held July 28, 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, July 27, 2021 by noon). To speak remotely at the July 28, 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 July 27, 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 28 de julio de 2021 La junta se llevará a cabo el 28 de julio 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 27 de julio 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 28 de julio 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 a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). La información requerida es el nombre del orador, los Page 1 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. • …
Versión en español a continuación. Regular Meeting of the Building and Standards Commission July 28, 2021 Building and Standards Commission Meeting to be held July 28, 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, July 27, 2021 by noon). To speak remotely at the July 28, 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 July 27, 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 28 de julio de 2021 La junta se llevará a cabo el 28 de julio 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 27 de julio 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 28 de julio 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 a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). La información requerida es el nombre del orador, los Page 1 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. • …
Versión en español a continuación. Regular Meeting of the Building and Standards Commission June 23, 2021 Building and Standards Commission Meeting to be held June 23, 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, June 22, 2021 by Noon). To speak remotely at the June 23, 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 June 22, 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 23 de juno de 2021 La junta se llevará a cabo el 23 de juno 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 22 de juno 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 23 de juno 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 a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). La información requerida es el nombre del orador, los Page 1 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. • …
9500 Apartments Tenants Association 9500APTtenantsassociation@gmail.com (512)662-1386 “Silence of the Landlords” by the 9500 Apartments Tenants Association, April 10, 2021 9500 Apartments Tenants Association 9500APTtenantsassociation@gmail.com (512)662-1386 In the wake of Winter Storm Uri, many of the residents were without water for close to 4 weeks. Many of us went to the 9500 Apartments office that Monday, February 22, 2021 for answers. Our concerns went unanswered, with non-answers to our in-person questions, unanswered emails, no response to certified letters, no returned phone calls to messages left on voicemail, and a disconnected business line. Here are their accounts: Carlos: “There are so many things that can go through your head, when you are four days without electricity and 10 days without drinking water. There was no charcoal or wood to warm us, no way to get out through the ice. The hunger went away, we just tried to sleep wrapped in layers and layers of clothing, we lit up with candles and loaded our cell phones in the car. My 78-year-old mother fought for her life and we burned books and magazines to be warm, I felt terrible and was looking for hotels but they were full and how was I going to get there if everything was frozen .. one day the light came on at four in the morning , the emotion was so great that we bathed and prepared hot food, a noise of water interrupted us, I knew it was a water pipe but not where it would explode, the water began to flood the kitchen, we called 911 and nobody answered 311 and nobody He answered, to the fire brigade and they did not answer .... we were alone, I went out to the balcony and saw a figure shouting: "the laundry fell" .. it was maintenance, I told him I was flooding ... he ran and broke the wall and closed the pipe ... he told us you are not going to have hot water in the kitchen, but in the rest of the apartment, yes, but that was only the beginning, pipes everywhere burst and cut off our water. Without water, but with light, how long could this last? It lasted 2 weeks of uncertainty, of bathing with water from the pool, melting the ice, carrying water from the pool. Thanks to the neighbors who contacted Austin needing water and enough, we had drinking water in …
May 13th, 2021 Building and Standards Commission meeting testimony Hello my name is Alexis and I have been living at 9500 Apartments since 2018. I’m also a part of the 9500 Tenant Association. I am here on behalf of the many tenants that have experienced negligence from management in the form of; lack of communication and lack of repairs. Tenants need the following repairs or items have been removed from their unit with no definitive timeline of completion. Apartment conditions: ● Ripped out kitchen cabinets and kitchen and bathroom sinks ● Holes in walls and ceilings ● Exposed wiring and insulation (causing allergic skin reactions to the fiberglass) ● Hardware removed to prevent water usage in the kitchens and bathrooms ● Low or no water pressure ● Extensive water damage has caused mold to grow Communication and management behavior: Some of the behaviors management has taken against tenants have ranged from: ● Refusal to meet with the Tenant Association, after 4 written attempts requesting to meet ● Turning away Spanish speaking tenants and locking office doors in their faces ● Running away from tenants asking questions and threatening to contact lawyers ● Notices to evict tenants that have damages in their units ● Management sends the same blanket email stating that repairs are “underway” and asking us to be patient. Tenant displacement: Because of these conditions many tenants have taken it upon themselves to look for alternative housing. ● Many tenants have “unofficially” moved out because they canNOT live in their unit ● Some tenants have medical conditions that puts a strain on them financially and ● We are expected to pay full rent while living in substandard and dangerous emotionally conditions. Conclusion: We bring this to the Building and Standards Commission's attention: ● There are currently 16 active code cases ● at least 48 and counting code violations found We are actively supporting our neighbors and working with the Austin Code Department. We hope the commission will exhaust all enforcement mechanisms so that tenants get the repairs they deserve and can live in a safe and healthy environment. Thank you for your time
Date: June 23, 2021 BUILDING AND STANDARDS COMMISSION The Building and Standards Commission (BSC) convened remotely via video conference for a regular meeting on Wednesday, June 23, 2021. The meeting was available for viewing live at http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn- live. Commission Members in Attendance: Vice Chair Pablo Avila; and, Commissioners: Sade Ogunbode, Wordy Thompson, John Green, Elizabeth Mueller, Timothy Stostad, and Edward Selig; and, Fire Chief Jeffery Kennedy (for Ex Officio Commissioner / Fire Marshal Chief Thomas Vocke). Chair Andrea Freiburger was absent. REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Staff in Attendance: Melanie Alley, Code Review Analyst/BSC Coordinator; Robert Moore, Austin Code Division Manager; James Candelas, Program Specialist; Farah Presley, Investigator; Elaine Garrett, Assistant Director; Daniel Word, Assistant Director; Moses Rodriguez, Javier Salas, Inspector; Anthony Rainey, Inspector; Willis Adams Inspector; Patricia Link, Assistant City Attorney; and Adam Ellis, CTM A/V Technician. CALL TO ORDER Vice Chair Avila called the Commission Meeting to order at 6:35 p.m. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Meeting minutes from both the May 13, 2021 special called meeting and the May 26, 2021 regular meeting were approved on separate motions by Commissioner Mueller, which were both seconded by Commissioner Green. The motions carried on unanimous votes. Chair Freiburger was absent. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION One stakeholder spoke during Citizen Communication. Taniquewa Brewster provided an update to the Commission regarding the status of the residents being allowed to return to the Mount Carmel Village apartments. PUBLIC HEARINGS Street Address New Case(s): Case Number(s) 1. CL 2021-086007, et al. 9500 Dessau Road, (aka 9500 Apartments) Mar Single, LLC The property was represented by attorney Caroline McDonald, who spoke on behalf of the owner at the hearing. Two tenants, Jay Wilk and Carols Parada, and BASTA representative Jarymar Arana, also testified regarding conditions at the property. Additional tenant testimony was provided to the Commission in writing. Owner/Appellant 1 Ingeborg Dyke Wesley Seguin and Leo Seguin 9802 Cottle Drive 1046 Broadview Street Vice Chair Avila admitted Staff Exhibits 1 – 31H, as well as the tenant testimony. Commissioner Mueller moved to close the public hearing, followed by a motion to adopt staff’s findings of fact and conclusions of law in each case, and to shorten staff’s recommendations for repair per order from 30 days to 10 days, with penalties of $1,000 per day per violation to begin accruing on the 11th day if not in compliance, and accrue until compliance is achieved. Further, the motion stated that based on …
Versión en español a continuación. Regular Meeting of the Building and Standards Commission May 26, 2021 Building and Standards Commission Meeting to be held May 26, 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, May 25, 2021 by Noon). To speak remotely at the May 26, 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 May 25, 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 26 de mayo de 2021 La junta se llevará a cabo el 26 de mayo 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 25 de mayo 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 26 de mayo 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 a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). La información requerida es el nombre del orador, los Page 1 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. • …
Versión en español a continuación. Regular Meeting of the Building and Standards Commission May 26, 2021 Building and Standards Commission Meeting to be held May 26, 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, May 25, 2021 by Noon). To speak remotely at the May 26, 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 May 25, 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 26 de mayo de 2021 La junta se llevará a cabo el 26 de mayo 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 25 de mayo 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 26 de mayo 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 a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). La información requerida es el nombre del orador, los Page 1 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. • …
