04.2 - 6706 Bluff Springs Rd - engineer letter — original pdf

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To: Marlayna Wright Code Supervisor | Case Review & Escalations Division Austin Code Department Re: 6706 Bluff Springs, Austin, Texas 78744 Existing Structure Observation Mrs. Wright, June 9, 2025 This letter is in regard to a follow up visit to 6706 Bluff Springs, Austin, Texas 78744 to assess the structural integrity of the existing structure. The original letter regarding the structural assessment of the existing structure was issued October 4, 2022. A site visit was conducted on March 19, 2025, to perform a structural observation of the existing building. The existing structure did not improve and is considered a dangerous environment and life safety concern to those living on the property and those that have access to the priority. Since the last site visit conducted October 4, 2022, two (2) of the walls that were standing have collapsed. The wall along the south side of the building and west side of the building are no longer present. See Figures A and B. These walls provided lateral support for the adjacent walls. The failure of the walls adds to the instability of the remaining walls. There were needles and hazardous material on the ground in several locations of the site that is a health safety concern. See Figure C. At the time of our site visit there were several people living on the property and within footprint of the dilapidated building. See Figures D and E. The existing structure is a life safety concern to those living on the property and those that have access to the property. The structural integrity of the existing structures at 6706 Bluff Springs, Austin, Texas 78744, have been compromised, creating imminent hazard and danger to the health, safety and welfare of the public. This property is a health risk to those living on the property and for the neighborhood that is adjacent to the property. If you have questions, please feel free to contact me. Thank you, Karim Helmi, PE City Structural Engineer Office of the City Engineer Transportation Public Works Department │ City of Austin 512.974.6539│ karim.helmi@austintexas.gov Photo A (West Wall) 2 | P a g e Photo B (South Wall) Photo C (Needle) Photo D Photo E 3 | P a g e