Regular Meeting of the Building and Standards Commission July 22, 2020 Building and Standards Commission Meeting to be held July 22, 2020 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 21, 2020 by Noon). To speak remotely at the July 22, 2020 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 21, 2020 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 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 Page 1 BUILDING AND STANDARDS COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, JULY 22, 2020 AT 6:30 P.M. VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING 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 Wordy Thompson Jessica Mangrum Timothy Stostad James Briceno Sade Ogunbode Edgar Farrera Elizabeth Mueller Thomas Vocke, Fire Marshall (Ex Officio) Andrea Freiburger, Chair Pablo Avila, Vice Chair Natalya Sheddan John Green CALL TO ORDER APPROVAL OF MINUTES PUBLIC HEARINGS Approve the minutes of the Building and Standards Commission’s June 24, 2020 regular meeting. Continued Case(s) Pending Commission Action: The Commission will hear the following returning cases and may issue orders to vacate, relocate occupants, repair, demolish, or secure the premises, or modify …
Annual Internal Review This report covers the time period of 7/1/2019 to 6/30/2020 BUILDING AND STANDARDS COMMISSION The Board/Commission mission statement is: The Building and Standards Commission (BSC) was established to hear cases concerning alleged violations of the City’s housing and dangerous building regulations. The Building and Standards Commission shall have the powers and duties and comply with the procedures established by the Texas Local Government Code, Chapter 54, Subchapter C (Quasi-Judicial Enforcement of Health and Safety Ordinances), and Chapter 25-12, Article 9 (Property Maintenance Code) of the Austin City Code. 1. Describe the board’s actions supporting their mission during the previous calendar year. Address all elements of the board’s mission statement as provided in the relevant sections of the City Code. • The Commission met on 8 occasions to hear cases involving substandard and unsafe or dangerous properties, and appeals. • The Commission heard a total of 56 new cases. • The Commission heard a total of 11 returning cases. • Of the new and returning cases heard by the Commission, 41 or 61% were registered with the Repeat Offender Program, of which 28 have now achieved compliance. • Of the new and returning cases heard by the Commission, 14 were deemed dangerous by the Code Official or the Fire Division Chief. • The Commission received updates on 19 cases. • The Commission met as a body on 8 out of 11 monthly meeting dates during this period, with one meeting cancelled due to a posting error and two meetings cancelled due to COVID-19 concerns. The Commission also held its annual retreat in November. Annual Review and Work Plan Year 2019-20 Page # 2 2. Determine if the board’s actions throughout the year comply with the mission statement. • The Commission issued 55 repair orders, of which 30 have achieved compliance, and 2 have achieved compliance with an unpaid penalty. • The Commission issued 2 demolition orders, neither of which has achieved • The Commission issued 1 order for an engineer’s report. • The Commission heard 5 appeals for short-term rental licenses, all of which compliance. were denied. • The Commission issued 5 reduced civil penalty orders. • The Commission reduced the civil penalty to $0 in 21 cases. 3. List the board’s goals and objectives for the new calendar year. • Staff will coordinate a Building and Standards Commission retreat. • Staff will prioritize Repeat Offender (ROP) cases, …
BUILDING AND STANDARDS COMMISSION Covid-19 Impact on the BSC July 2020 Robert Moore Division Manager, Austin Code Department Objectives July 22, 2020 Discuss the formal boards and commissions meeting changes due to COVID-19. Inform the Commission about field inspection impact and opportunities moving forward. Update the Commission on permitting and planning review services during COVID-19. Meeting Changes due to COVID-19 ▪Since March 16, 2020, the City has been allowed to operate through the Governor’s disaster declaration for Texas, temporarily suspending certain meeting requirements in the Texas Open Meetings Act. The Governor most recently renewed the declaration on July 10, 2020. ▪Mayor Adler also ordered a local disaster declaration for B&C meeting processes, 2-1-6 (E). What this means for the Boards and Commissions (subject to change): ▪The Governor’s for videoconference meetings in order to maintain social distancing and encourage safe stay home practices. and Mayor’s declaration allows order ▪The process for public comment has been modified for remote meetings requiring registration, in advance, to address agenda items. Field Inspection Impact & Opportunities Moving Forward ▪Emergency order violation (COVID) cases became major focus. Response teams created Influx of covid-19 complaints ▪Interior inspections have been limited to imminent situations only. Possible reduction of BSC cases. ▪Opportunity moving forward. Virtual inspection process Permitting & Planning Review Services ▪All commercial/residential regular & in-person services are still offered but are now virtual and online Permit applications Plan reviews Expedited Permits Quick Turnaround Times One Hour Paid Consultation for Plan Reviews ▪Website has been updated to provide this information Questions? THANK YOU
BUILDING AND STANDARDS COMMISSION MINUTES REGULAR MEETING Date: July 22, 202 The Building and Standards Commission (BSC) convened remotely via video conference for a regular meeting on Wednesday, July 22, 2020. The meeting was available for viewing at http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live. Commission Members in Attendance: Andrea Freiburger, Chair; Pablo Avila, Vice Chair; Commissioners: Jessica Mangrum, Wordy Thompson, Timothy Stostad, James Briceno, John Green*, Sade Ogunbode, Edgar Farrera, and Natalya Sheddan. John Green was not present when the meeting was called to order.* He was present at approximately 6:50 p.m. when the Commission considered and voted on case number item 1 (11311 Walnut Ridge Drive). Commissioner Elizabeth Mueller was absent. Staff in Attendance: Melanie Alley, Code Review Analyst/BSC Coordinator; Robert Moore, Division Manager; Marlayna Wright, Investigator; James Candelas, Program Specialist; Moses Rodriquez, Supervisor, David Downing, Supervisor, Rich Lamancusa, Inspector, Eliza Torrez, Inspector, Joe Lucas, Tamara Kurtz, Business Process Consultant Sr. and Brandon Carr, Assistant City Attorney. CALL TO ORDER Chair Andrea Freiburger called the Commission Meeting to order at 6:33 p.m. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Vice-Chair Avila moved to approve the minutes from the June 24, 2020 regular meeting seconded by Commissioner Mangrum. The motion passed 8-0-1; thus, approving the June meeting minutes. Commissioner Sade Ogunbode abstained from the vote. PUBLIC HEARINGS Case(s): Case Number(s) 1. CL 2020-018491 Street Address 11311 Walnut Ridge Drive Owner(s) Richard Cogbill The property was not represented at the hearing. Chair Freiburger admitted Staff’s Exhibits 1 and 2A-2I. Commissioner Mangrum made the motion to adopt the proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law and adopt Staff’s recommended order for repair within 45 days from the date the order is mailed, with penalties of $1,000 to begin to accrue on the 46th day if not in compliance. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Green. The motion carried 10-0. Commissioner Mueller was absent. 2. CL 2020-040297 7216 Meador Avenue John Henry Fletcher, et.al. Julie Kuglen, Attorney, represented John Henry Fletcher, property owner, at the hearing. This property owner has 80% ownership interest; there are 10 other heirs. Albert Louise Clemmons Hill, Cynthia Johnson, and Donald Powell also attended this hearing. Chair Freiburger admitted Staff Exhibits 1 and 2A-2J. Commissioner Mangrum made the motion to adopt the proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law and adopt Staff’s recommended order to demolish to the residential structure within 45 days from the date the order is mailed, with the Code Official authorized …
Regular Meeting of the Building and Standards Commission June 24, 2020 Building and Standards Commission Meeting to be held June 24, 2020 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 23, 2020 by Noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the June 24, 2020 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 23, 2020 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 receive either an email or phone call providing 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 Page 1 BUILDING AND STANDARDS COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24, 2020 AT 6:30 P.M. VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING 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 Wordy Thompson Jessica Mangrum Timothy Stostad James Briceno Sade Ogunbode Edgar Farrera Elizabeth Mueller Thomas Vocke, Fire Marshall (Ex Officio) APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Building and Standards Commission’s May 27, 2020 regular meeting. Andrea Freiburger, Chair Pablo Avila, Vice Chair Natalya Sheddan John Green CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC HEARINGS Case(s): The Commission will hear the following cases concerning alleged violations of …
REGULAR MEETING Date: June 24, 2020 BUILDING AND STANDARDS COMMISSION MINUTES The Building and Standards Commission (BSC) convened remotely via video conference for a regular meeting on Wednesday, June 24, 2020. The meeting was available for viewing at http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live. Commission Members in Attendance: Andrea Freiburger, Chair; Pablo Avila, Vice Chair; Commissioners: Jessica Mangrum, Wordy Thompson, Timothy Stostad, James Briceno, John Green, Elizabeth Mueller, Sade Ogunbode, Edgar Farrera* and Ex Officio/Fire Marshall, Tom Vocke. Edgar Farrera was not present when the meeting was called to order. He was present after the Commission approved the February 26, 2020 meeting minutes. Commissioner Natalya Sheddan was absent. Staff in Attendance: Melanie Alley, Code Review Analyst/BSC Coordinator; Robert Moore, Division Manager; Marlayna Wright, Investigator; James Candelas, Program Specialist; Justin Brummer, Supervisor; Kenneth Nettle, Inspector, Jason Ortiz, Inspector, Phillip Bossley, Inspector, Tamara Kurtz, Business Process Consultant Sr. and Brandon Carr, Assistant City Attorney. CALL TO ORDER Chair Andrea Freiburger called the Commission Meeting to order at 6:33 p.m. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Elizabeth Mueller moved to approve the minutes from the June 24, 2020 regular meeting seconded by Commissioner Sade Ogunbode. The motion passed on a 9-0-1 vote with a correction to Commissioner Avila’s name; thus, approving the June meeting minutes. PUBLIC HEARINGS Case(s): Case Number(s) 1. CL 2020-040829 Street Address 5315 Aurora Drive Owner(s) Roger W. Smith Caroline Trimarco, Property Manager represented the property owner at the hearing. The cited property is an unoccupied building in the rear of the property. Chair Freiburger admitted Staff’s Exhibits 1, 2A-F. Commissioner Mangrum made the motion to adopt the proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law and adopt Staff’s recommended order for repair within 45 days from the date the order is mailed, with penalties of $250 to begin to accrue on the 46th day if not in compliance. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Green. The motion carried 10-0. Commissioner Natalya Sheddan was absent. 2. CL 2020-040603 CL 2020- 017845 CL 2020-017849 1500 Royal Crest Drive (aka The Element Austin Apartments) Building 6 (Landing and Retaining Wall); Building 9 (Retaining Wall) Building 10 (Retaining Wall) Phoebe Austin LP c/o Mathew S. Meza 1 3. Cassandra Shanbaum, Attorney and Registered Agent and J.J. Bailey, Property Manager represented the property owner at the hearing. Ms. Shanbaum requested the BSC to continue the case to October. She stated construction was starting next week. Inspector Ortiz stated the Building 6 …
Regular Meeting of the Building and Standards Commission May 27, 2020 Building and Standards Commission Meeting to be held May 27, 2020 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 (Day before the scheduled meeting, May 26, 2020 by Noon). To speak remotely at the May 27, 2020 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 26, 2020 by Noon, (the 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 be contacted with the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. •Speakers must call in at least 30 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 case is called. •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 the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Page 1 BUILDING AND STANDARDS COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, MAY 27, 2020 AT 6:30 P.M. VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING 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 Jessica Mangrum, Chair Andrea Freiburger, Vice Chair Natalya Sheddan John Green Wordy Thompson Pablo Avila Timothy Stostad James Briceno Sade Ogunbode Edgar Farrera Elizabeth Mueller Thomas Vocke, Fire Marshall (Ex Officio) APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Building and Standards Commission’s February 26, 2020 regular meeting. CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC HEARINGS Appeal(s): The Commission will hear the following appeal cases and may take action: 1. Case Number OL 2019-225001 Property Address: 1015 E. 12th Street/ Appellants: Sadrudin & Rozina Valla / Representative: Vito Rotunna Staff Presenter: Lisa …
Regular Meeting of the Building and Standards Commission May 27, 2020 Building and Standards Commission Meeting to be held May 27, 2020 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 (Day before the scheduled meeting, May 26, 2020 by Noon). To speak remotely at the May 27, 2020 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 26, 2020 by Noon, (the 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 be contacted with the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. •Speakers must call in at least 30 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 case is called. •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 the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Page 1 BUILDING AND STANDARDS COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, MAY 27, 2020 AT 6:30 P.M. VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING 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 Jessica Mangrum, Chair Andrea Freiburger, Vice Chair Natalya Sheddan John Green Wordy Thompson Pablo Avila Timothy Stostad James Briceno Sade Ogunbode Edgar Farrera Elizabeth Mueller Thomas Vocke, Fire Marshall (Ex Officio) APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Building and Standards Commission’s February 26, 2020 regular meeting. CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC HEARINGS Appeal(s): The Commission will hear the following appeal cases and may take action: 1. Case Number OL 2019-225001 Property Address: 1015 E. 12th Street/ Appellants: Sadrudin & Rozina Valla / Representative: Vito Rotunna Staff Presenter: …
Regular Meeting of the Building and Standards Commission May 27, 2020 Building and Standards Commission Meeting to be held May 27, 2020 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 (Day before the scheduled meeting, May 26, 2020 by Noon). To speak remotely at the May 27, 2020 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 26, 2020 by Noon, (the 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 be contacted with the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. •Speakers must call in at least 30 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 case is called. •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 the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Page 1 BUILDING AND STANDARDS COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, MAY 27, 2020 AT 6:30 P.M. VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING 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 Jessica Mangrum, Chair Andrea Freiburger, Vice Chair Natalya Sheddan John Green Wordy Thompson Pablo Avila Timothy Stostad James Briceno Sade Ogunbode Edgar Farrera Elizabeth Mueller Thomas Vocke, Fire Marshall (Ex Officio) APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Building and Standards Commission’s February 26, 2020 regular meeting. CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC HEARINGS Appeal(s): The Commission will hear the following appeal cases and may take action: 1. Case Number OL 2019-225001 Property Address: 1015 E. 12th Street/ Appellants: Sadrudin & Rozina Valla / Representative: Vito Rotunna Staff Presenter: …
BUILDING AND STANDARDS COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES The Building and Standards Commission (BSC) convened remotely via video conference for a regular meeting on Wednesday, May 27, 2020. The meeting was available for viewing at http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live. Commission Members in Attendance: Jessica Mangrum, Chair; Andrea Freiburger, Vice Chair; Commissioners: Natalya Sheddan, Wordy Thompson, Timothy Stostad, James Briceno, Pablo Avila, John Green, Elizabeth Mueller, Sade Ogunbode and Edgar Farrera Date: May 27, 2020 Staff in Attendance: Melanie Alley, Code Review Analyst/BSC Coordinator; Robert Moore, Division Manager; Marlayna Wright, Investigator; Farah Presley, Inspector; James Candelas, Program Specialist; Brandon Carr, Assistant City Attorney; Lisa DeRoche, Administrative Manager; Amber Woolwine, Permit and Licensing Review Analyst; Sacheen Yates, Program Compliance Coordinator; and Tamara Kurtz, Business Process Consultant Sr. CALL TO ORDER Chair Jessica Mangrum called the Commission Meeting to order at 6:39 p.m. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Avila moved to approve the minutes from the February 26, 2020 regular meeting seconded by Commissioner Vice Chair Freiburger. The motion passed on a 9-0-2 vote; thus, approving the February meeting minutes. Commissioners Farrera and Ogunbode abstained from the vote. PUBLIC HEARINGS Appeal(s) Case Number OL 2019-225001 1. Street Address 1015 E. 12 Street Owner(s) Vito Rotunna on behalf of owners, Sadrudin & Rozina Valla Vito Rotunna represented the property owner/appellant at the hearing. Elena Grey, a neighbor, testified in opposition to the appeal. Chair Jessica Mangrum admitted the Appellant’s documents. Commissioner Freiburger motioned to close the public meeting and Commissioner Green seconded the motion. On Commissioner Green’s motion, seconded by Commissioner Stostad, the Commission voted 11-0 to deny the appeal regarding suspension of a Type 1 short term rental license application. 2. 901 E. 13th Street Vito Rotunna on behalf of owners, OL 2019-239845 Sadrudin & Rozina Valla Staff was notified at the meeting that the appeal had been withdrawn by the owners, therefore the appeal was removed from the docket and was not heard. 1 Returning Case(s): Items # 3-17, referenced below, are all returning aged cases with existing BSC orders. These cases are all in compliance regarding the violations. However, the penalties remain unpaid in each of the cases. Staff requested the Commission to reconsider the penalties imposed due to inaction regarding the cases. The Commission heard the aged cases as a group. Chair Jessica Mangrum admitted Staff’s reference documents in each case. Commissioner Avila motioned to adopt Staff’s recommended order in each of the cases, which …
BUILDING AND STANDARDS COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING Date: February 26, 2020 MINUTES The Building and Standards Commission (BSC) convened for a regular meeting on Wednesday, February 26, 2020 at City Hall, Boards and Commission Room, Room 1101, 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, Texas. Commission Members in Attendance: Jessica Mangrum, Chair; Andrea Freiburger, Vice Chair; Commissioners: Natalya Sheddan, Wordy Thompson, Timothy Stostad, James Briceno, Pablo Avila, John Green, Liz Mueller and Ex Officio/Fire Marshall, Tom Vocke. Commissioners Sade Ogunbode and Edgar Farrera were absent. Staff in Attendance: Melanie Alley, Code Review Analyst/BSC Coordinator; Robert Moore, Division Manager; Marlayna Wright, Investigator; Farah Presley, Inspector; James Candelas, Program Specialist; Brandon Carr, Assistant City Attorney; Elaine Garrett, Assistant Director; Justin Brummer, Investigator; Irma Ybarra, Inspector; Willis Adams, Inspector; Aurelio Martinez, Inspector; Richard Lamancusa, Inspector; Lisa DeRoche, Administrative Manager; Brian Egan, Inspector; Amber Woolwine, Permit and Licensing Review Analyst; Amy Moosman, Community Engagement Specialist and Derek Mobley, Video Production Specialist. CALL TO ORDER Chair Jessica Mangrum called the Commission Meeting to order at 6:31 p.m. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Vice Chair Freiburger moved to approve the minutes from the January 22, 2020 regular meeting seconded by Commissioner Avila. The motion failed on a 5-0-3 vote. Chair Mangrum, as well as Commissioners Thompson and Sheddan abstained from the vote. A second vote was taken at the end of the meeting, which carried on a 6-0-2 vote, approving the January meeting minutes. Commissioner Sheddan and Chair Mangrum abstained. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: One citizen, Chereen Fisher appeared to address the Commission regarding renewal of an expired Type 2 short term rental license and requested this be added to the March agenda. The request was discussed during future agenda items. However, it was decided not to add the item to the agenda. PUBLIC HEARINGS Case Number New Case(s): 1. CL 2020-016421 CL 2020-016441 CL 2020-016523 CL 2019-016576 CL 2020-016617 CL 2020-016619 CL 2020-016656 CL 2020-016661 CL 2020-016816 CL 2020-017021 Owner(s) Street Address 1124 Rutland Drive (aka Creeks Edge Apartments) CSC North Austin Realty LLC Building 1 - Exterior Building 2 - Exterior Building 3 - Exterior Building 7 - Exterior Building 8 - Exterior Building 9 - Exterior Building 11- Exterior Building 11 - Unit 93 Building 12 - Unit 108 Building 12 - Unit 110 1 The property was represented at the hearing by the owner representatives Tyler Hollenbach and Luke Godsa; and witnesses Gabby Garcia (BASTA); and Jose Perez and …
BUILDING AND STANDARDS COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2020 AT 6:30 P.M. CITY HALL, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ROOM 301 WEST 2nd STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS 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 Jessica Mangrum, Chair Andrea Freiburger, Vice Chair Natalya Sheddan John Green Wordy Thompson Pablo Avila Timothy Stostad James Briceno Sade Ogunbode Edgar Farrera Elizabeth Mueller Thomas Vocke, Fire Marshall (Ex Officio) CALL TO ORDER APPROVAL OF MINUTES PUBLIC HEARINGS CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL – Speaker remarks limited to three minutes. 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. Note: Any speaker with a disability or requiring a translator will be allowed an additional three-minutes. Approve the minutes of the Building and Standards Commission’s January 22, 2020 regular meeting. 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 2020-016421; CL 2020-016441; CL 2020-016523; CL 2020-016576; CL 2020-016617; CL 2020-016619; CL 2020-016656; CL 2020-016661; CL 2020-016816; CL 2020-017011; CL 2020-017021; and CL 2020-017066 Property address: 1124 Rutland Drive aka Creeks Edge Apartments - Buildings 1, 2, 3, 7, 8, 9 and 11 (Exteriors); Building 11, Unit 93 and Building 12, Units 108, 109, 110 and 111 Owner: CSC North Austin Realty LLC Staff presenters: Matt Noriega and Irma Ybarra, Austin Code Department Staff recommendation: Repair commercial Repeat Offender Program structures Page 1 Property address: 503 W. 14th Street / Owner: 503 Walnut LLC Staff presenter: Willis Adams, Austin Code Department Staff recommendation: Repair commercial fire-damaged structure Property address: 6214 E. Riverside Drive / Owner: McMeans, Inc. Staff presenter: Willis Adams, Austin Code Department Staff recommendation: Repair commercial structure 2. Case Number: CL 2019-051029 3. Case Numbers: CL 2020-018039 4. Case Numbers: CL 2020-017823 5. Case Number: 2020-018491 Property address: 2411 Longview Street / Owner: Pi Kappa Phi …
BUILDING AND STANDARDS COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2020 AT 6:30 P.M. CITY HALL, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ROOM 301 WEST 2nd STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS 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 Jessica Mangrum, Chair Andrea Freiburger, Vice Chair Natalya Sheddan John Green Wordy Thompson Pablo Avila Timothy Stostad James Briceno Sade Ogunbode Edgar Farrera Elizabeth Mueller Thomas Vocke, Fire Marshall (Ex Officio) CALL TO ORDER APPROVAL OF MINUTES PUBLIC HEARINGS CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL – Speaker remarks limited to three minutes. 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. Note: Any speaker with a disability or requiring a translator will be allowed an additional three-minutes. Approve the minutes of the Building and Standards Commission’s January 22, 2020 regular meeting. 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 2020-016421; CL 2020-016441; CL 2020-016523; CL 2020-016576; CL 2020-016617; CL 2020-016619; CL 2020-016656; CL 2020-016661; CL 2020-016816; CL 2020-017021; and CL 2020-017066 Property address: 1124 Rutland Drive aka Creeks Edge Apartments - Buildings 1, 2, 3, 7, 8, 9 and 11 (Exteriors); Building 11, Unit 93 and Building 12, Units 108, 110 and 111 Owner: CSC North Austin Realty LLC Staff presenters: Irma Ybarra, Austin Code Department Staff recommendation: Repair commercial Repeat Offender Program structures Page 1 Property address: 503 W. 14th Street / Owner: 503 Walnut LLC Staff presenter: Willis Adams, Austin Code Department Staff recommendation: Repair commercial fire-damaged structure Property address: 6214 E. Riverside Drive / Owner: McMeans, Inc. Staff presenter: Willis Adams, Austin Code Department Staff recommendation: Repair commercial structure 2. Case Number: CL 2019-051029 3. Case Numbers: CL 2020-018039 4. Case Numbers: CL 2020-017823 5. Case Number: 2020-018491 Property address: 2411 Longview Street / Owner: Pi Kappa Phi Properties, Inc. Staff presenter: Aurelio …
BUILDING AND STANDARDS COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING Date: February 26, 2020 MINUTES The Building and Standards Commission (BSC) convened for a regular meeting on Wednesday, February 26, 2020 at City Hall, Boards and Commission Room, Room 1101, 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, Texas. Commission Members in Attendance: Jessica Mangrum, Chair; Andrea Freiburger, Vice Chair; Commissioners: Natalya Sheddan, Wordy Thompson, Timothy Stostad, James Briceno, Pablo Avila, John Green, Liz Mueller and Ex Officio/Fire Marshall, Tom Vocke. Commissioners Sade Ogunbode and Edgar Farrera were absent. Staff in Attendance: Melanie Alley, Code Review Analyst/BSC Coordinator; Robert Moore, Division Manager; Marlayna Wright, Investigator; Farah Presley, Inspector; James Candelas, Program Specialist; Brandon Carr, Assistant City Attorney; Elaine Garrett, Assistant Director; Justin Brummer, Investigator; Irma Ybarra, Inspector; Willis Adams, Inspector; Aurelio Martinez, Inspector; Richard Lamancusa, Inspector; Lisa DeRoche, Administrative Manager; Brian Egan, Inspector; Amber Woolwine, Permit and Licensing Review Analyst; Amy Moosman, Community Engagement Specialist and Derek Mobley, Video Production Specialist. CALL TO ORDER Chair Jessica Mangrum called the Commission Meeting to order at 6:31 p.m. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Vice Chair Freiburger moved to approve the minutes from the January 22, 2020 regular meeting seconded by Commissioner Avila. The motion failed on a 5-0-3 vote. Chair Mangrum, as well as Commissioners Thompson and Sheddan abstained from the vote. A second vote was taken at the end of the meeting, which carried on a 6-0-2 vote, approving the January meeting minutes. Commissioner Sheddan and Chair Mangrum abstained. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: One citizen, Chereen Fisher appeared to address the Commission regarding renewal of an expired Type 2 short term rental license and requested this be added to the March agenda. The request was discussed during future agenda items. However, it was decided not to add the item to the agenda. PUBLIC HEARINGS Case Number New Case(s): 1. CL 2020-016421 CL 2020-016441 CL 2020-016523 CL 2019-016576 CL 2020-016617 CL 2020-016619 CL 2020-016656 CL 2020-016661 CL 2020-016816 CL 2020-017021 Owner(s) Street Address 1124 Rutland Drive (aka Creeks Edge Apartments) CSC North Austin Realty LLC Building 1 - Exterior Building 2 - Exterior Building 3 - Exterior Building 7 - Exterior Building 8 - Exterior Building 9 - Exterior Building 11- Exterior Building 11 - Unit 93 Building 12 - Unit 108 Building 12 - Unit 110 1 The property was represented at the hearing by the owner representatives Tyler Hollenbach and Luke Godsa; and witnesses Gabby Garcia (BASTA); and Jose Perez and …
BUILDING AND STANDARDS COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 22, 2020 AT 6:30 P.M. CITY HALL, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ROOM 301 WEST 2nd STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS 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 Jessica Mangrum, Chair Andrea Freiburger, Vice Chair Natalya Sheddan John Green Wordy Thompson Pablo Avila Timothy Stostad James Briceno Sade Ogunbode Edgar Farrera Thomas Vocke, Fire Marshall (Ex Officio) CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL – Speaker remarks limited to three minutes. 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. Note: Any speaker with a disability or requiring a translator will be allowed an additional three-minutes. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Building and Standards Commission’s December 12, 2019 regular meeting. PUBLIC HEARINGS 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 2020-001818 Property address: 2311 Rebel Road / Owners: Sang In Lee and Ok Lan Lee Staff presenter: David Downing, Austin Code Department Staff recommendation: Repair primary and accessory commercial structures Page 1 2. Case Numbers: CL 2020-001815 3. Case Number: CL 2020-001826 Property address: 4503 Avenue B / Owner: 4501 Avenue B, LLC Staff presenter: Rich Lamancusa, Austin Code Department Staff recommendation: Repair residential duplex structure Property address: 5005 Cottonwood Drive, Unit A / Owner: Myrna Chavez Espejo Staff presenter: Johnny Serna, Austin Code Department Staff recommendation: Repair residential duplex structure 4. Case Number: CL 2020-001829 Property address: 5005 Cottonwood Drive, Unit B / Owner: Myrna Chavez Espejo Staff presenter: Johnny Serna, Austin Code Department Staff recommendation: Repair residential duplex structure Continued Case(s) Pending Commission Action: The Commission will hear the following returning cases and may issue orders to vacate, relocate occupants, repair, demolish, or secure the premises, or modify a civil penalty: 5. Case Number: CL 2019-088182 Property Address: …
