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1500 E 12TH STREET Bldg B Case CC-2020-115054 9/21/2023 Code Officer Willis Adams PID 197269 | 1500 E 12 ST Property Summary Report | 2024 Online Services | Travis Central Appraisal District OWNER Name: Secondary Name: Mailing Address: SODOSOPA SALMON LP 1108 LAVACA ST STE 110-348 AUSTIN TX 78701-2172 Owner ID: % Ownership: Exemptions: 1891459 100.00 GENERAL INFO ACCOUNT Property ID: Geographic ID: Type: Zoning: Agent: Legal Description: Property Use: 59 197269 0208090119 R CS PROPER TAX PROTEST LLC 106 X 148FT OF BLK 1 OLT 36 DIVISION B LOCATION Address: 1500 E 12 ST, TX 78702 Market Area: Market Area CD: Map ID: EAS-SML OFC 020201 PROTEST Protest Status: Informal Date: Formal Date: VALUES CURRENT VALUES Land Homesite: Land Non-Homesite: Special Use Land Market: Total Land: Improvement Homesite: Improvement Non-Homesite: Total Improvement: Market: Special Use Exclusion (-): Appraised: Value Limitation Adjustment (-): Net Appraised: VALUE HISTORY Year 2024 2023 2022 2021 $2,196,320 $2,196,320 $1,255,040 $1,098,160 $0 $0 $512,060 $470,848 VALUE HISTORY $0 $2,196,320 $0 $2,196,320 $0 $0 $0 $2,196,320 $0 $2,196,320 $0 $2,196,320 Land Market Improvement Special Use Exclusion Appraised Value Limitation Adj (-) Net Appraised $0 $0 $0 $0 $2,196,320 $2,196,320 $1,767,100 $1,569,008 $0 $0 $0 $0 $2,196,320 $2,196,320 $1,767,100 $1,569,008 Page 1 of 3 Effective Date of Appraisal: January 1 Date Printed: June 07, 2024 Powered By: <True Prodigy> TAXING UNITS Unit Description 01 02 03 0A 2J 68 HPR1 AUSTIN ISD CITY OF AUSTIN TRAVIS COUNTY TRAVIS CENTRAL APP DIST TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTHCARE DISTRICT AUSTIN COMM COLL DIST HOMESTEAD PRESERVATION REINVESTMENT Tax Rate 0.859500 0.445800 0.304655 0.000000 0.100692 0.098600 0.000000 Net Appraised Taxable Value $2,196,320 $2,196,320 $2,196,320 $2,196,320 $2,196,320 $2,196,320 $2,196,320 $2,196,320 $2,196,320 $2,196,320 $2,196,320 $2,196,320 $2,196,320 $2,196,320 DO NOT PAY FROM THIS ESTIMATE. This is only an estimate provided for informational purposes and may not include any special assessments that may also be collected. Please contact the tax office for actual amounts. IMPROVEMENT Improvement #1: State Code: F5 OFF/RETAIL (SFR) Description: OFF/RETAIL (SFR) Improvement Value: N/A Main Area: Gross Building Area: 4,913 17,214 Description Class CD Exterior Wall Number of Units EFF Year Built 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 Year 1915 1915 1915 1915 1915 1915 1915 1915 1915 1915 1915 1915 SQFT 2,684 2,229 7,200 4,913 120 5 1 1 54 5 1 1 1915 1915 1915 1915 1915 1915 1915 1915 1915 1915 1915 1915 Type 1ST 2ND 551 095 581C 152 132 413 012C 162 192 212 WS WS AI WS WS AVG AVG A 1st Floor 2nd Floor PAVED AREA HVAC RESIDENTIAL STORAGE ATT COMM COMMODE AVG PLBG 5-FIXT AVG STAIRWAY EXT PORCH OPEN 2 COMM WS LAVATORY AVG WATER HTR AVG URINAL AVG AVG AVG AVG Improvement Features 1ST Floor Factor: 1ST, Grade Factor: F, Shape Factor: I 2ND Grade Factor: F, Floor Factor: 2ND, Shape Factor: I LAND Land LAND Description Land DEED HISTORY Acres 0.3601 SQFT 15,688 Cost per SQFT Market Value Special Use Value $140.00 N/A N/A Deed Date Type Description Grantor/Seller Grantee/Buyer Book ID Volume Page Instrument 3/30/21 WD 2018 COMMERCIAL WARRANTY DEED WARRANTY DEED WARRANTY DEED SODOSOPA SALMON LP MINISTRY OF CHALLENGE, SODOSOPA SALMON LP 2018 COMMERCIAL FUND 2 LP SODOSOPA SALMON LP 1/2/19 WD 1/15/16 WD 2021123488 2019000545 2016007404- 05 Page 2 of 3 Effective Date of Appraisal: January 1 Date Printed: June 07, 2024 Powered By: <True Prodigy> Deed Date Type Description Grantor/Seller Grantee/Buyer Book ID Volume Page Instrument 10/5/95 WD EARLS WILLIAM C 6/16/95 WD 9/7/93 ST 8/1/90 WD 11/28/61 WD WARRANTY DEED WARRANTY DEED SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE WARRANTY DEED WARRANTY DEED JEFFERSON GILLIS & GRACE FRANKLIN JAMES JEFFERSON GILLIS C MINISTRY OF CHALLENGE EARLS WILLIAM C JEFFERSON GILLIS & GRACE FRANKLIN JAMES JEFFERSON GILLIS C 12537 02466 12461 01754 12019 00022 11651 00579 02401 00533 Page 3 of 3 Effective Date of Appraisal: January 1 Date Printed: June 07, 2024 Powered By: <True Prodigy>  NOTICE OF VIOLATION Case Number: CV-2024-087824 via Certified Mail #7019 1640 0001 2753 9427 City of Austin P.O. Box 1088, Austin, TX, 78767 July 16, 2024 SODOSOPA SALMON LP % 2001 AGENCY CORPORATION 14160 DALLAS PKWY STE 800 DALLAS, TX 75254 RE: 1500 E 12TH ST AUSTIN TX 78702 Locally known as 1500 E 12TH ST AUSTIN TX 78702 Legally described as 106 X 148FT OF BLK 1 OLT 36 DIVISION B Zoned as CS-MU-NCCD-NP Parcel Number 0208090119 Dear SODOSOPA SALMON LP % 2001 AGENCY CORPORATION: The City of Austin Development Services Department investigated the property described above. Austin City Code violations were found that require your immediate attention. A description of the violation(s) and compliance timeframe(s) are provided in the attached violation report. After receipt of this Notice, and until compliance is attained, the Austin City Code prohibits the sale, lease, or transfer of this property unless:   You provide the buyer, lessee, or other transferee a copy of this Notice of Violation; and You provide the name and address of the buyer, lessee, or other transferee to the Code Official. For additional information, I can be reached at (512) 974-1958 or Andres.DeLaVera@austintexas.gov. Please reference case number CV-2024-087824. Hours of operation are Monday – Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. If I am unavailable, contact DSD Code Connect line at (512) 974-CODE (2633) or DSDCodeConnect@austintexas.gov. Para obtener más información, llame al (512) 974-1958 o enviar un correo electrónico a Andres.DeLaVera@austintexas.gov. Por favor, consulte caso número CV-2024-087824. El horario de atención es: lunes a viernes, 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Si no estoy disponible, comuníquese con DSD Code Connect marcando al (512) 974-CODE (2633) o por correo electrónico DSDCodeConnect@austintexas.gov. Sincerely, Andres De La Vera, Code Inspector C City of Austin Development Services Department VIOLATION REPORT Date of Notice: July 16, 2024 Code Officer: Case Number: Property Address: Andres De La Vera CV-2024-087824 1500 E 12TH ST AUSTIN TX 78702 Locally known as 1500 E 12TH ST AUSTIN TX 78702 Zoned as CS-MU-NCCD-NP The items listed below are violations of the Austin City Code, and require your immediate attention. If the violations are not brought into compliance within the timeframes listed in this report, enforcement action may be taken. Timeframes start from the Date of Notice. Violation Type: STRUCTURE MAINTENANCE Austin City Code Section: Vacant structures and land (§301.3) Description of Violation: All vacant structures and premises thereof or vacant land shall be maintained in a clean, safe, secure, and sanitary condition as provided herein so as not to cause a blighting problem or adversely affect the public health or safety. Date Observed: 07/16/2024 Timeframe to Comply: 30 Day(s) Recommended Resolution: Please ensure the structure is repaired and maintained, and the premises are cleared of all trash and debris to prevent the property from becoming a blighting issue and to avoid infestation by rodents, insects, and other vermin. Austin City Code Section: Window, Skylight and Door Frames (§304.13) Description of Violation: Every window, skylight, door, and frame shall be kept in sound condition, good repair, and weather tight. Date Observed: 07/16/2024 Timeframe to Comply: 30 Day(s) Recommended Resolution: Please repair all damaged and deteriorated windows, doors, frames, and window screens. Austin City Code Section: Exterior Walls (§304.6) Description of Violation: All exterior walls shall be free from holes, breaks, and loose or rotting materials; and maintained weatherproof and properly surface coated where required to prevent deterioration. Date Observed: 07/16/2024 Timeframe to Comply: 30 Day(s) Recommended Resolution: Please repair all areas of the exterior walls with exposed holes, cracks, damage, and any areas with damaged or deteriorating wall siding. Notes: If the corrective action requires a permit the permit is issued by the Development Services Department. For resources and contact information, please visit www.austintexas.gov/dsd or call 311. An inspection on any required permits will need to be conducted before the above code violation(s) can be closed. Please visit www.austintexas.gov/page/building-inspections or call 311 for information on how to schedule an inspection. Appeal: Any structure maintenance issue indicated in this report may be appealed to the Building and Standards Commission. The appeal must be filed no later than 20 days after the date of this notice and contain all the following information:  a brief statement as to why the violation is being appealed  any facts that support the appeal  a description of the relief sought  the reasons why the appealed notice or action should be reversed, changed, or set aside  the name and address of the appellant An appeal may be delivered in person to our office located at City of Austin Permitting and Development Center, 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr, Austin, TX 78752 or mailed to: Building and Standards Commission, c/o Development Services Department Code Compliance, P.O. Box 1088 Austin, Texas 78767. Violation Type: PROPERTY ABATEMENT Austin City Code Section: Litter Removal Required (§10-5-43) Description of Violation: Upon inspection I observed a small sofa and various other items of trash and debris dumped directly in the adjacent alleyway at the rear of the property. A property owner, tenant, resident, or person in charge of a property is responsible to remove trash, rubbish, or miscellaneous waste from the half of a street or alleyway adjacent to his property. Date Observed: 07/16/2024 Timeframe to Comply: 7 Day(s) Recommended Resolution: Please remove all trash and debris from the adjacent alleyway located at the back of the property. Austin City Code Section: Duty to Maintain Property in Sanitary Condition (§10-5-21) Description of Violation: During my inspection from the alleyway and sidewalk, I noticed a significant accumulation of trash and debris visible through the chain-link fence. There were piles of tires, removed siding, and various building materials and miscellaneous items scattered across the back of the premises. An owner, tenant, resident, or person in charge of any property within the City of Austin must maintain said property free of grass and weeds over 12 inches tall, brush, garbage, rubbish, trash, debris, standing water or other objectionable, unsightly, or unsanitary matter. Date Observed: 07/16/2024 Timeframe to Comply: 7 Day(s) Recommended Resolution: Please remove all trash, debris, rubbish, and other miscellaneous items that are unsightly, unsanitary, and objectionable as stipulated in city code 10-5-21. Notes: Failure to correct this condition by the above deadline may result in City action to clean the property at your expense. Should another violation occur within one year of the date of this notice, the City may take action to clean the property without further notice to you and at your expense. Appeal: An owner may appeal a notice of violation issued under this article by filing a written statement with the director of the designated department not later than the seventh day after the notice is given. An owner may only appeal on the following grounds: (1) The notice was not properly served; or (2) A violation did not exist on the property on the date the notice was issued. An appeal may be delivered in person to the Development Services Department Code Compliance located at City of Austin Permitting and Development Center, 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr, Austin, TX 78752 or mailed to: City of Austin Development Services Department, ATTN: Code Official, P.O. Box 1088, Austin, Texas 78767. IMPORTANT INFORMATION Failure to Correct If the violations are not brought into compliance within the timeframes listed in the violation report, enforcement action may include:  Criminal charges in the City of Austin Municipal Court subjecting you to fines of up to $2,000 per violation, per day.  Civil penalties in an Administrative Hearing subjecting you to fines of up to $1,000 per  violation, per day, along with additional fees. Suspension or cancellation of existing site plan, permit or certificate of occupancy. If the site plan, permit or certificate of occupancy is suspended or revoked, the utility service to this property may be disconnected.  Civil injunctions or penalties in State court.  For dangerous or substandard buildings, the City of Austin may also take action with the Building and Standards Commission (BSC) to order the vacation, relocation of occupants, securing, repair, removal, or demolition of a building, and civil penalties. Ownership Information According to the records of the County, you own the property described in this notice. If this property has other owners, please provide me with this information. If you no longer own this property, you must execute an affidavit form provided by our office. This form should state that you no longer own the property, the name of the new owner, and their last known address. The affidavit must be delivered in person or by certified mail, with return receipt requested, to the Development Services Department office no later than 20 days after you receive this notice. If you do not submit an affidavit, it will be presumed that you own the property described in this notice. An affidavit form is available at www.austintexas.gov/code-resources, or at the office at City of Austin Permitting and Development Center, 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr, Austin, TX 78752. The completed affidavit should be mailed to: City of Austin Development Services Department, P.O. 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La Unidad de Cumplimiento de Códigos del Departamento de Servicios de Desarrollo tiene como objetivo llevar a nuestras comunidades un estándar seguro para los que viven y visitan Austin. Los siguientes recursos están disponibles para ayudar a los residentes de Austin a resolver posibles peligros. Austin 3-1-1 📞 3-1-1 | 🌐 austintexas.gov/department/311 Austin 2-1-1 📞 2-1-1 | 📞 877-541-7905 | 🌐 www.211texas.org United Way / Connect ATX 🌐 www.unitedwayaustin.org/connectatx Housing Department Departamento de Vivienda 📞 512-974-3100 🌐austintexas.gov/department/housing Building and Strengthening Tenant Action (BASTA) Buscando Acción y Solidaridad que Transforme el Arrendamiento 📞 512-522-9984 | 🌐 bastaaustin.com/ Texas RioGrande Legal Aid (TRLA) 📞 833-329-8752 | 🌐 trla.org Austin Tenants Council Project Proyecto del Consejo de Inquilinos de Austin 📞 512-474-6000 | 📞 512-474-1961 🌐 trla.org/atc General Information | Información General A single point of contact for every City department 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Information from state and local health and human services programs, 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Free or reduced cost services like medical care, food, job training and more Housing | Vivienda Un punto de contacto para cada departamento de la ciudad disponible 24 horas del día, 7 días de la semana Información de programas estatales y locales de salud y servicios humanos, 24 horas del día los 7 días de la semana Servicios gratuitos o de costo reducido como atención médica, alimentos, capacitación laboral y más Housing and community development services to eligible residents Servicios de vivienda y desarrollo comunitario a personas elegibles Helps renters work with neighbors to improve living conditions via tenant organizing Ayuda a los inquilinos a trabajar con los vecinos para mejorar las condiciones de vida a través de la organización de inquilinos TRLA: Free civil legal services for residents and migrant/seasonal workers. TRLA public defender programs represent low-income and indigent people in various areas of the law. Austin Tenants Council Project: Protects tenant’s rights and educates the community on fair, decent housing. TRLA: Servicios legales civiles gratuitos a los residentes y a trabajadores migrantes/estacionales. Programas de defensa pública de TRLA representan a personas indigentes y de bajos ingresos en una variedad de áreas de la ley. El Proyecto del Consejo de Inquilinos de Austin: Protege los derechos de inquilinos y educa a la comunidad sobre la vivienda justa y decente.  - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Original Letter July 1, 2024 Historic Landmark Commission City of Austin 301 W. 2nd Street Austin, TX 78701 Engineer’s Letter of Support for Demolition Permit 1500 E. 12th St. – #2024-064274 PR Dear Historic Landmark Commissioners, As the Professional Engineer, we object to the staff recommendation to initiate Historic Zoning or otherwise require a Documentation Package before releasing the demolition permit. As you will see, the public benefits afforded by demolition of the structure far outweigh the marginal benefits of allowing it to remain, and my justification is based on the following facts: 1. This structure type is not conducive nor available for relocation. Anything other than demolition is a safety hazard to the community. 2. Various Civil Engineering Infrastructure items built around the structure are non-compliant with modern safety driven setbacks. 3. Structure proximity to the adjacent major power infrastructure per National Electric Code as also used by the City of Austin is non-compliant. This is a disaster waiting to happen and the structure cannot remain. 4. The structure’s location related to public Right-Of-Way proves compliant sidewalks and sight distance unfeasible, endangering the safety, health and welfare of the members of the public amongst other conflicts. Due to the considerable risk to the health, safety and welfare of the public, it is our professional duty to inform you of the importance that this demolition plan be approved. Should you have any questions or need anything further at this time, please contact me at (806) 679-7303. Sincerely, Nick Sandlin, P.E. President & Principal TBPELS Firm# 21356  STRUCTURAL LETTER Foundation Engineering & Inspection (FEI Engineering) 6701 Rialto Blvd, Austin TX 78735 (512) 956-1030 FEInspectionLLC@gmail.com Texas Firm #: 22625  Structural Letter 1397 07/30/2024 1500 E 12th St. Austin, TX Project Number: Date of Inspection: Date: July 31, 2024 Subject: Designation: Site Address: To whom it may concern: FEI is pleased to submit this “Structural Letter” to provide an engineering evaluation regarding the safety and adequacy of the structure at the above-mentioned location. The purpose of the site inspection was to take pictures and visually evaluate the structural members. Please note that the inspection was only performed in the area where it was mentioned above. Other areas of the structure were excluded from this inspection. Please note that all observations and recommendations are strictly my professional opinion and may differ from those of other professionals. This report may be revised if new information about the building becomes available. SITE DATA: According to the information obtained from online sources and the owner's representative the structure was built approximately on or about 1915. The structure is wood-framed with a combination of soil-supported pier and beam foundation as well as slab-on-grade concrete slab. The roof covering consisted of composite shingles and the exterior consisted of vinyl and wood siding. For the purpose of this report, FEI considers the front of the building as south. OBSERVATION: Upon the inspection of the exterior as well as the interior of the structure (the interior of the house was not fully accessible due to safety concerns) significant structural concerns were noticed which include but are not limited to; rotation of the west wall of the structure, severely deteriorated and compromised floor framing system, excessive deflection of the interior beams and second-floor framing, substandard/sunken/leaning footings, etc. Please note that due to the safety concerns mentioned previously, the second floor was not inspected. CONCLUSION: Based on the observations at the subject property and our subsequent engineering evaluation, it is FEI’s professional opinion that:  The existing structure is NOT adequate to support the anticipated loads.  Due to the extent of the damage, significant improvements must be made to return the structure to adequacy, and based on the current condition of the building improvement may pose a risk to the individuals involved in the process therefore demolition and replacement is recommended. GENERAL NOTES: o We recommend performing the recommendations only according to structural plans that have been stamped and signed by a licensed professional engineer. o Any discrepancies must be consulted with the engineer prior to proceeding. o All work must be performed by a qualified contractor. o Construction methods, erection procedures, and safety precautions are the responsibility of the contractor. contractor to provide temporary bracing for accurate plumbing and to resist all wind, soil backfill, and construction loads. engineered structural design for temporary bracing, formwork, soil retention, and shoring are to be provided by the contractor. o All work is to be coordinated and inspected by the engineer of record if certification of proper completion is required. the engineer of record will not approve any completed work without prior consultation. Due to  construction constraints and only visual inspection of the house, changes and other repairs may be recommended if necessary. o Please note that all the necessary warranties for the work may be provided by the contractor. FEI will not provide such warranties. o Materials and workmanship to conform with the 2021 International Residential Code and 2021 International Existing Building Code with adopted amendments of the state of Texas and the city of Austin. o All construction procedures shall conform to local codes and OSHA guidelines. o If any excessive deformation of the ceiling was noticed in the process of removal, the work should be immediately stopped, and temporary bracing must be installed as a form of stabilization for further evaluation by a professional. o IMPORTANT LIMITATIONS: Please note that this evaluation was limited to a visual inspection of the exterior and a visual inspection of the interior and states the condition of load-bearing members of the structure at the time of the inquiry. Unless otherwise stated, FEI has had no access to the original foundation or framing documents. Because we did not witness the original construction of this house, we make no statements concerning the structural quality and make no predictions concerning future foundation or framing performance. Unless otherwise stated, no building plans were reviewed, no soil samples were taken, no soil tests were performed, and no destructive testing or invasive procedures were employed. No siding, wall coverings, landscaping, furniture, attic insulation, or any other items causing obstruction of visual observations were removed. This report does not guarantee the state of the structure in the future. All structural items may not be noted in the report, only those sufficient to describe the general structural condition of the house at the time of the inspection or those that are associated with the objective of this letter. This inspection does not cover wood rot, roof covering materials (shingles), sidings, painting, windows, and items that cannot be visually inspected. This property was not inspected for health-related molds, fungi, and environmental concerns. We are not qualified, authorized, or licensed to inspect for mold, fungi, and environmental concerns. Foundation Engineering & Inspection LLC and the engineer's total liability due to errors and omissions is limited and not to exceed the inspection fee. Please note that structural design drawings and details were not a requested part of this service. Please contact our office if such documents are needed. Structural Letter Prepared by: Ashkan Ghaeezadeh, P.E. Respectfully submitted by: Ashkan Ghaeezadeh, P.E. Structural Engineer