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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSBB 2005-02-22 MinutesMINUTES OF THE SUBSTANDARD BUII~DING BOARD CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HQ.IS, TEXAS FEBRUARY 22, 2005 CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 3:02 p.m 2. Roll Call PRESENT Vice Chairman Garry Cope Phillip Orr Place 5 John Larriviere Alten~ate Cheryl Hammonds ABSENT Michael Augustin IvTicbael Dean Bob McCary CITY STAFF Building Official Dave Pendley Dir. Neighborhood Services Jo Ann Stout Code Enforcement Officer Andres Barbara Code Enforcemer Officer Debbie Heizer Recording Secretary TAY ~Y 3. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTI~S OF APRIL 6, 2004 Cheryl Hammonds-I have just two and they are typos. h1 both cases where the motion is made on page 3 and on page 4 where we second or amend the motion...my last name has an s. Every where else in the minutes ft is correct. Gamy Cope: Any other comments? Do I hear a motion? John Larriviere: I motion the minutes be accepted as. Garry Cope: Do I have a second? Cheryl Hammonds: I second the motion Gary Cope: All those in favor say I. Let the record show the motion was approved unanimous. (4-0) This brings us to our first case of the day. 4. SBB2005-01 PUBLIC HEARIl~IG FOR BLOCK 1 LOT 1, NORTH RICHLAND HILLS ADDITION, KNOWN AS 5212 COLORADO BLVD. Garry Cope: Do we have anyone who wants to speak for this case? ff so let it be known now. Let the presentation begin. Andy Barbara: My name is Andy Barbara Code Enforcement Officer for the City of North Richland Hills. Here to present case SBB 2005-01. This property is zoned R-1 Single family. In your packet you will find an aerial indic~ung the location of the property. The owners of the propertty for our tax records are Ronald T. and Lisa R Wirm. The deed from Tarrant County indicted the owner to be Ronald T. and Lisa R Winn. The Vacate or Demolish letter dated December 7, 2004 was mailed certified and at this time we have no return receipt. Owner of record was notified by certified mail of this hearing February 10, 2005 and we have no return of receipt as of this date. At this time we also have no permits on file. The photos I am about to present to you are true and accurate and taken by me. Brief history on November 5, 2004 an inspection of the exterior and interior of the struchrre was done. December 7, 2004 notice of Order was sent to the homeowners, mortgage oomparry and insurance compa~. February 10, 2005 a notice of hearing was sent to the homeowners, mortgage company and insurance company. February 15, 2005 a warrant to search the property was obtained by me and pictures were taken and the properly shows no changes. Gany Cope: Just a reminder to the board members you may imeirupt him at any time with questions. Andy Barbara: Photo 1 taken November 5, 2004 exterior smoke damage soffit damage at the front entry. John Larriviere: I have a question You mentioned information sent to the mortgage company. You get no response from them? Andy Barbara: No response John Larriviere: Is there a mortgage in fact left on the house? Andy Barbara: That I do not know John Larriviere: Because it seems like if they had some pictures of the outstanding mortgage someone is not making payments or something. Andy Barbara: Correct Crory Cope: Was this originally a fire arsine? Andy Barbara: Yes the fire occurred June 13, 2004 John Larriviere: Was it occupied at the time of the fire? Andy Barbara: Yes Andy Barbara: Photo 2 also taken November 5, 2004 is the exterior of the residence. Ineffective waterproofing on the exterior walls, roof, foundation and floors including brolaen windows and doors throughout the strucbu~e. Photo 3 also taken November 5, 2004 is the main hallway ceiling and roof support damage, exposed ducts and electrical wiring. The electrical wire that is not being used in a safe manner. Living area number 1. Ceiling and roof support damage due to fire ineffective constructional scores. Photo munber 5 also taken November 5, 2004. This is the main living area of the stnrcture walls, ceilings and roof supports are damaged. Supports cannot carry imposed loads safely. Photo member 6 also taken November S, 2004. Main living area and hallway: ` John Larriveire :Andy, we never got arty response back from anybody? The homeowner, the insurance oompatry or the mortgage company? Dave Pendley. Andy you might wad to relay what's going on with the property. Andy Barbara: Before the fire there were a few open cases on that property such as high grass and unpleasant premises. These violations were abated and in compliance with City Ordinance. After the fire I did get one call from Lisa R Winn saying that they were going to pick up what they could salvage finm the fire. After that I haven't heard anything from the insurance compatry or mortgage company. On November 5 we did get verbal notification from the insurance company that Dave Pendley and myself could enter the strucdn~e and take pictures after that we haven't heard anything in writing or phone call. John Larriviere: So we don't know if mortgage is still out on it. Andy Barbara: No we don't John Larxiviere: Assuming insurance callcd and let you know you can go on the property do you think it is still insured? Here's what I am thinking...insurance paid out and everybody's gone. Nobody cares. Andy Barbara: On January 18, I obtained information from the fire marshal this is an arsine case. The gentleman is out on bond and they are awaiting trial. John Lamiviere: The gentleman is a resident of the house? Andy Barbara: Yes, Ronald T. Winn John I.arriviere: Oh Ok Andy Barbara: I know the fire Marshall wanted to bring charges also against his wife. I don't know if that has happened. When we sent all these notifications out to these homeowners we sem them not just to 5212 Colorado Blvd. but also the known address we have for them here in the City Of North Richland Hills which is 8517 Crestwood Drive. But since then they have left Crestwood drive and we don't know where they are. John Larriviere: So it's still up in the air who owns the property and if the insurance compatry is going to pay or not because it is an arsine situation? Andy Barbara: That I do not know. John I.arriviere: Can we legally go ahead and take care of business and not have any responsibility if the City comes back? Jo Ann Stout: I talked to our City Attorney about this and he said yes that this is a substandard case that we as a City have the right to view as a substandard building. John I.arrieviere: Ahight. I have heard and seen enough...I think we need to do what we need to do. Garry Cope: In all fairness let him complete this. Jo Ann Stout: We need to have this in the record so he does need to complete it, Andy Barbara: Photo 7 taken November 5, 2004.Opening in the roof, roof support Damage, and wall damage due to fire. Electrical wiring has not been maintained in good condition. Photo 8, The main living area. Roof, roof support, ceiling and wall damage. Exposed electrical wiring. Supports that cannot ~ imposed loads. Photo 9-Also taken November 5, 2004. Main living area: Partially charred roof supports. Exposed wiring and duds. Photo 10 taken November 5, 2004. Roof supports are completely charred Supports cannot tarty imposed loads safely. Photo 11 wall, ceiling and cabinet damage. Photo 12 also taken on November S, 2004. Kitchen area: cabinets, walls and counters completely damaged by fire. Photo 13 taken November S, 2004-Bathroom. Smoke damage to walls, ceiling and fixtures. Photo 14-Living at~ea #2. Shows ceiling and wall damage due to fire. Photo 15-taken November 5, 2005. Bedroom #1 smoke damage to walls and ceiling. Photo 16-Bedroom #2 smoke and ceiling damage. Now the pictures I am about to show you were taken on February 15, 2005. No conshuction or clean up started since original pictures were taken on 11-5-04. The pictures include the backyard porch area and the fence on the property which was also damaged in the fire. All nuisances on the property should be abated Photo 15 taken February 15, 2005. Secondary entrance to residence, ceiling damage and roof support damage. Photo taken February 15, 2005 taken in the hallway to main living area. Photo taken February 15, 2005 backyard fence that was damaged in the fire. Photo taken Febrnary 15, 2005-inoperable vehicle in the backyard Also taken February 15, 2005 accessory building in the backyard filled with trash and debris. Also taken February 15, 2005, photo of the backyard porch area and exterior damaged by fire. Also taken February 15, 2005 photo of the main living area, hole in the roof and damaged supports. Photo also taken February 15, 2005 shows the main living and kitchen, hole in the roof and damaged supports. Garry Cope: That concludes the City's presentation. I ask one more time are there arty citizens who want to speak on this case? Once again no responses. I open it up to discussion of the board. John Laniviere: Looks like we are in the no man's land. Nobody's claiming it. I don't know what kind of position the mortgage or insurance company has on this but it seems like if they had any interest they would have said something. So I don't see where we have anywhere to go except clean up the property for the neighbors. Garry Cope: tiny other comments? Or there any motions fiom the board? John Lamiviere: I make a motion that we proceed with cleanup or abatement. Bring it up to standard code. Garry Cope: Any comments on the motion? Cheryl Iammonds: I have a question? Are you giving the City the go ahead to demolish and place a lien on this property? Or to bring the property up to cutrenk oode7 John Larriviere: No I think demolish and place a lien would be the proper motion. Cheryl Hammonds: I'll second that. Gamy Cope: We have a motion and a second. Any more comments? Anyone have a time frame? John Larriviere: I want to amend my motion. I'd like to motion that City members be able to take proper action to demolish the property at 5212 Colorado Blvd. North Richland Hills, given fair warning concerning 30 day notice. Garry Cope: Do I have a second to that amended motion? Cheryl Hammonds: I'll second that. Garry Cope: I have a motion and a second. Please vote on this. I have an I for Gary Cope. Phillip Orr: I John Larriviere: I Cheryl Hammonds: I Garry Cope: Let the record show that this moti~ has been passed unanimously. Lets close this case. This brings us to our second case of the day. It is case 2005 21ot 6 of Thomas Peck Subdivisioq known as 8417 Franklin Ct Before the City makes its presentation I ask if there are any citizens here who have comments placed before this board? You may begin. Debbie Heizer: I am a Cede Enforcement Officer for the Neighborhood Services Department. I am here to present case number 2005-02. The property is located at 8417 Franklin Ct. The property is zoned agriculture and currently vacant In your packet you will find an ariel indicting the location of the property. The owner of the properly for our tax records are Walter Coker and the deed for Tarrant County indicating the owner to be Walter Coker. A Vacate Repair or Demolish letter dated January 21, 2005 was marled certified and as of today we have no return receipt. The owner of record. was notificd by certified mail of this hearing on February 9, 2005 and we have no return receipt. At this time a demo permit is on file and it was obtained February 4, 2005. The photos I am about to present to you are trne and accurate taken by myself. A brief history of tbe property. Inspection request was sem to the owner on December 13, 2004. Permission to enter was granted by the tenant who is also the daughter of the property owner. Her name is Linda Coker, on January 6, 2005. Notice to demolish st~ucdue was sent on January 21, 2005. The properly owner called on February 3, 2005 to inquire about demolishing stnticture; he obtained his permit on February 4, 2005. Notice of the hearing was issued on Febn~ary 9, 2005 and published on February 11, 2005. As of Febrnary 14, 2005 demolition has begun by the owner. This is the front view of the a~ home. Roof has missing sections and various missingand/or broken windows. That was photo 1 taken January 6, 2005. Photo two taken January 6, 2005 is another example of ineffective waterpmofing/deteriorated soffit. Photo 3 also taken January 6, 20(?5 shows of roof constantly leaking. Photo 4 taken January 6, 2005 shows another example of ineffective waterproofing. Photo 5 taken January 6, 2005 shows another example of faulty weather protection. Photo 6 taken January 6, 2005 is another example of faulty weather proofing. Photo 7 taken January 6, 2005 shows the disconnected meter box, hazardous electrical wiring; electrical is not maintained in a good condition. It is currently disoonnec:ted from the pole and there are various exposed wires throughout the building. Photo 8 taken January 6, 2005 is another example of the hazardous wiring. Photo 9 was taken out after these packets were seirt. So I apologize. Photo 10 was taken January 6, 2005 and show some inadequate heating facilities. Photo 11 taken January 6, 2005 is another example of inadequate heating facility. Photo 12 taken January 6, 2005 shows lack of, or improper water closets, lavatories and bathtubs or showers. Photo 13 taken January 6, 2005 shows evidence of rat harborage. Photo 14 also taken January 6, 2005 it is an example of the hazardous and unsanitary conditions of the property's exterior. Photo 15 shows a dilapidated shed. Photo 16 shows junk and debris behind the shed inchuling the inoperable vehicle. Photo 17 shows trash and junk thrown back there. Photo 18 is another inoperable vehicle. This is what Tiffany handed to you guys. They have started to demolish it This is what is left. John IJatriviere: So they started demolishing themselves? Debbie Heuer: Yes Sir they have. Jo Ann Stout: What we would like is for you to authorize us, give us the order in case they cease. So the City can step in and take over with out starting the procxss all over. John I.arriviere: When was the last action taken? Debbie Heizer: Their second dumpster was removed yesterday. Cheryl Hammonds: So they going slowly? Debbie Heizer: Yes Jo Ann Stout: There pretty much indigent. The owner is in very poor health and is living with his brother across the stc+eet. They have a friend who is actually gutting and demolishing the manufactured home. Cheryl Hammonds: Ok is its staffs feeling that we should give them 30 days? Or are they going to slow for staff s what's the word I am looking for? Do we want to motivate them faster? Debbie Heizer: They are going to do it as they can. They don't have a lot of help. They have completed their 2°a dumpster two weekends in a roll. They are feeling them up as they get them. lZather they are going to continue that, they told me they have another dnmpster Doming Friday. Being that they have followed through the past iwo weekends I am c:oufident that they will follow through this weekend. After that I am not sure how they wiU. do. I don't know what means they have to take care of this. Phillip Om. Is the lot owned by the people who have the manufactured home there? Debbie Heizer: Yes sir. It's owned by them. The brother lives across the street. John Larriviere: Is the lot fi~ee and clear? Debbie Belzer: From what I tmderstand yes. Garry Cope: Now that the City is finished, I ask once more if there are any citizens who want to speak before this board on this case? I open it for discussion to the board members. Airy discus,~ion or questions to ask? Phillip Orr. If the City would go in and demolish this would their lien be the primary lien on the property. You said there were already two liens on the property already. Debbie Heizer; Tad shows that property to be valued at I;5700 dollars. John Larriviere: On those two dumpsters I am curious as to how many more weekends would it take for that property to be gone? Jo Ann Stout: I would say that they would need at least 3-4 more dumpsters. John Larriviere: 4 more weekends? Garry Cope: At least these people are trying. We usually do not get this much corporation. I'd like to through out a time for us to consider like about 60 days. I'd like to the City Staff members to let us know if that is enough time also and for the board members. We have got to start somewhere. I'd like to give them more then 30 days. If we can live with that and we can see it all gone in a couple of more months. Cheryl Hammonds: Sixty days. Garry Cope: Any further discussion? Any Questions? Do I have a motion? Cheryl Hammonds: I'll make the motion. I'd like to make a motion based on the evidence presented to us, today February 22, 2005 for Sbb 2005-02, located at 8417 Franklin Ct. That we give the owners 60 days from today's date to have the land or the property cleaned to grade and if the owner should fail to do this that the City have permission to demolish this structure and access any liens that need to be on that property. Phillip Orr: I second that motion. Garry Cope: We have a motion and a second do we have any discussion before we vote? No discussion so I open it to a voice vote. Gary Cope I Phillip Orr: I John Larriviere: I Cheryl Hammonds: I Garry Cope: Let the record show that we have a unanimous vote. This should close this case. At this time I would like to adjourn this February 22, 2005 meeting of the Substandard Building Board. I thank everyone for coming and thank the board members for being here. 6. ADJOURNMENT The Vic Chairman adjourned the meeting at 3:33 p.m. Vice hairman~l Garry MINUTES OF THE SUBSTANDARD BUILDING BOARD CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS FEBRUARY 22, 2005 1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 3:02 p.m PRESENT Vice Chairman 2. Roll Call Place 5 Alternate ABSENT CITYSTAFF Building Official Dir. Neighborhood Services Code Enforcement Officer Code Enforcement Officer Recording Secretary Garry Cope Phillip Orr John Larriviere Cheryl Hammonds Michael Augustin Michael Dean Bob McCary Dave Pendley Jo Ann Stout Andres Barbara Debbie Heizer Tiffany Inay 3. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF APRIL 6, 2004 Cheryl Hammonds-I have just two and they aze typos. In both cases where the motion is made on page 3 and on page 4 where we second or amend the motion...my last name has an s. Every where else in the minutes it is correct. Garry Cope: Any other comments? Do I heaz a motion? John Larriviere: I motion the minutes be accepted as. Garry Cope: Do I have a second? Cheryl Hammonds: I second the motion Garry Cope: All those in favor say I. Let the record show the motion was approved unanimous. (4-0) This brings us to our first case of the day. 4. SBB2005-01 PUBLIC HEARING FOR BLOCK 1 LOT 1, NORTH RICHLAND HILLS ADDITION, KNOWN AS 5212 COLORADO BLVD. Garry Cope: Do we have anyone who wants to speak for this case? If so let it be known now. Let the presentation begin. Andy Bazbaza: My name is Andy Bazbaza Code Enforcement Officer for the City of North Richland Hills. Here to present case SBB 2005-01. This property is zoned R-1 Single family. In your packet you will fmd an aerial indicating the location of the property. The owners of the property for our tax records are Ronald T. and Lisa R. Winn. The deed from Tarrant County indicated the owner to be Ronald T. and Lisa R. Winn. The Vacate or Demolish letter dated Decerber 7, 2004 was mailed certified and at this time we have no return receipt. Owner of record was notified by certified mail of this hearing February 10, 2005 and we have no return of receipt as of this date. At this time we also have no permits on file. The photos I am about to present to you aze true and accurate and taken by me. Brief history on November 5, 2004 an inspection of the exterior and interior of the structure was done. December 7, 2004 notice of Order was sent to the homeowners, mortgage company and insurance company. February 10, 2005 a notice of hearing was sent to the homeowners, mortgage company and insurance company. February 15, 2005 a warrant to seazch the property was obtained by me and pictures were taken and the property shows no changes. Garry Cope: Just a reminder to the boazd members you may interrupt him at any time with questions. Andy Bazbaza: Photo 1 taken November 5, 2004 exterior smoke damage soffit damage at the front entry. John Larriviere: I have a question. You mentioned information sent to the mortgage company. You get no response from them? Andy Barbara: No response John Larriviere: Is there a mortgage in fact left on the house? Andy Bazbaza: That I do not know John Larriviere: Because it seems like if they had some pictures of the outstanding mortgage someone is not making payments or something. Andy Barbara: Correct Garry Cope: Was this originally a fire azson? Andy Bazbara: Yes the fire occurred June 13, 2004 John Larriviere: Was it occupied at the time of the fire? Andy Bazbara: Yes Andy Bazbaza: Photo 2 also taken November 5, 2004 is the exterior of the residence. Ineffective waterproofing on the exterior walls, roof, foundation and floors including broken windows and doors throughout the structure. Photo 3 also taken November 5, 2004 is the main hallway ceiling and roof support damage, exposed ducts and electrical wiring. The electrical wire that is not being used in a safe manner. Living azea number 1. Ceiling and roof support damage due to fire ineffective constructional scores. Photo number 5 also taken November 5, 2004. This is the main living azea of the structure walls, ceilings and roof supports aze damaged. Supports cannot carry imposed loads safely. Photo number 6 also taken November 5, 2004. Main living azea and hallway: John Larriveire :Andy, we never got any response back from anybody? The homeowner, the insurance company or the mortgage company? Dave Pendley: Andy you might want to relay what's going on with the property. Andy Barbara: Before the fire there were a few open cases on that property such as high grass and unpleasant premises. These violations were abated and in compliance with City Ordinance. After the fire I did get one call from Lisa R. Winn saying that they were going to pick up what they could salvage from the fire. After that I haven't heard anything from the insurance company or mortgage company. On November 5 we did get verbal notification from the insurance company that Dave Pendley and myself could enter the structure and take pictures after that we haven't heazd anything in writing or phone call. John Larriviere: So we don't know if mortgage is still out on it. Andy Bazbaza: No we don't John Larriviere: Assuming insurance called and let you know you can go on the property do you think it is still insured? Here's what I am thinking... insurance paid out and everybody's gone. No body cazes. Andy Bazbaza: On January 18, I obtained information from the fire mazshal this is an azson case. The gentleman is out on bond and they aze awaiting trial. John Larriviere: The gentleman is a resident of the house? Andy Bazbaza: Yes, Ronald T. Winn John Larriviere: Oh Ok Andy Barbara: I know the fire Marshall wanted to bring charges also against his wife. I don't know if that has happened. When we sent all these notifications out to these homeowners we sent them not just to 5212 Colorado Blvd. but also the known address we have for them here in the City Of North Richland Hills which is 8517 Crestwood Drive. But since then they have left Crestwood drive and we don't know where they aze. John Larriviere: So it's still up in the air who owns the property and if the insurance company is going to pay or not because it is an azson situation? Andy Bazbara: That I do not know. John Larriviere: Can we legally go ahead and take caze of business and not have any responsibility if the City comes back? Jo Ann Stout: I talked to our City Attorney about this and he said yes that this is a substandard case that we as a City have the right to view as a substandazd building. John Larrieviere: Alright. I have heazd and seen enough...I think we need to do what we need to do. Garry Cope: la all fairness let him complete this. Jo Ann Stout: We need to have this in the record so he does need to complete it. Andy Bazbaza: Photo 7 taken November 5, 2004.Opening in the roof, roof support Damage, and wall damage due to fire. Electrical wiring has not been maintained in good condition. Photo 8, The main living azea. Roof, roof support, ceiling and wall damage. Exposed electrical wiring. Supports that cannot carry imposed loads. Photo 9-Also taken November 5, 2004. Main living azea: Partially charred roof supports. Exposed wiring and ducts. Photo 10 taken November 5, 2004. Roof supports are completely charred. Supports cannot carry imposed loads safely. Photo 11 wall, ceiling and cabinet damage. Photo 12 also taken on November 5, 2004. Kitchen azea: cabinets, walls and counters completely damaged by fire. Photo 13 taken November 5, 2004-Bathroom. Smoke damage to walls, ceiling and fixtures. Photo 14-Living azea #2. Shows ceiling and wall damage due to fire. Photo 15-taken November 5, 2005. Bedroom #1 smoke damage to walls and ceiling. Photo 16-Bedroom #2 smoke and ceiling damage. Now the pictures I am about to show you were taken on February 15, 2005. No construction or clean up started since original pictures were taken on 11-5-04. The pictures include the backyard porch azea and the fence on the property which was also damaged in the fire. All nuisances on the property should be abated. Photo 15 taken February 15, 2005. Secondary entrance to residence, ceiling damage and roof support damage. Photo taken February 15, 2005 taken in the hallway to main living azea. Photo taken February 15, 2005 backyazd fence that was damaged in the fire. Photo taken February 15, 2005-inoperable vehicle in the backyazd. Also taken February 15, 2005 accessory building in the backyazd filled with trash and debris. Also taken February 15, 2005, photo of the backyazd porch area and exterior damaged by fire. Also taken February 15, 2005 photo of the main living azea, hole in the roof and damaged supports. Photo also taken February 15, 2005 shows the main living and kitchen, hole in the roof and damaged supports. Garry Cope: That concludes the City's presentation. I ask one more time are there any citizens who want to speak on this case? Once again no responses. I open it up to discussion of the boazd. John Larriviere: Looks like we aze in the no man's land. Nobody's claiming it. I don't know what kind of position the mortgage or insurance company has on this but it seems like if they had any interest they would have said something. So I don't see where we have anywhere to go except clean up the property for the neighbors. Garry Cope: Any other comments? Or there any motions from the board? John Larriviere: I make a motion that we proceed with clean up or abatement. Bring it up to standard code. Garry Cope: Any comments on the motion? Cheryl Hammonds: I have a question? Are you giving the City the go ahead to demolish and place a lien on this property? Or to bring the property up to current code? John Larriviere: No I think demolish and place a lien would be the proper motion. Cheryl Hammonds: I'll second that. Gang Cope: We have a motion and a second. Any more comments? Anyone have a time frame? John Larriviere: I want to amend my motion. I'd like to motion that City members be able to take proper action to demolish the property at 5212 Colorado Blvd. North Richland Hills, given fair warning concerning 30 day notice. Garry Cope: Do I have a second to that amended motion? Cheryl Hammonds: I'll second that. Garry Cope: I have a motion and a second. Please vote on this. I have an I for Gary Cope. Phillip Orr: I John Larriviere: I Cheryl Hammonds: I Garry Cope: Let the record show that this motion has been passed unanimously. Lets close this case. This brings us to our second case of the day. It is case 2005-21ot 6 of Thomas Peck Subdivision, lmown as 8417 Franklin Ct. Before the City makes its presentation I ask if there are any citizens here who have comments placed before this board? You may begin. Debbie Heizer: I am a Code Enforcement Officer for the Neighborhood Services Department. I am here to present case number 2005-02. The property is located at 8417 Franklin Ct. The property is zoned agriculture and currently vacant. ]n your packet you will find an ariel indicating the location of the property. The owner of the property for our tax records are Walter Coker and the deed for Tarrant County indicating the owner to be Walter Coker. A Vacate Repair or Demolish letter dated January 21, 2005 was mailed certified and as of today we have no retum receipt. The owner of record was notified by certified mail of this hearing on February 9, 2005 and we have no return receipt. At this time a demo permit is on file and it was obtained February 4, 2005. The photos I am about to present to you are true and accurate taken by myself. A brief history of the property. Inspection request was sent to the owner on December 13, 2004. Permission to enter was granted by the tenant who is also the daughter of the property owner. Her name is Linda Coker, on January 6, 2005. Notice to demolish structure was sent on January 21, 2005. The property owner called on February 3, 2005 to inquire about demolishing structure; he obtained his permit on February 4, 2005. Notice of the hearing was issued on February 9, 2005 and published on February 11, 2005. As of February 14, 2005 demolition has begun by the owner. This is the front view of the manufactured home. Roof has missing sections and various missing and/or broken windows. That was photo 1 taken January 6, 2005. Photo two taken January 6, 2005 is another example of ineffective waterproofing/deteriorated soffit. Photo 3 also taken January 6, 2005 shows of roof constantly leaking. Photo 4 taken January 6, 2005 shows another example of ineffective waterproofmg. Photo 5 taken January 6, 2005 shows another example of faulty weather protection. Photo 6 taken January 6, 2005 is another example of faulty weather proofing. Photo 7 taken January 6, 2005 shows the disconnected meter box, hazardous electrical wiring; electrical is not maintained in a good condition. It is currently disconnected from the pole and there are various exposed wires throughout the building. Photo 8 taken January 6, 2005 is another example of the hazazdous wiring. Photo 9 was taken out after these packets were sent. So I apologize. Photo 10 was taken January 6, 2005 and show some inadequate heating facilities. Photo 11 taken January 6, 2005 is another example of inadequate heating facility. Photo 12 taken January 6, 2005 shows lack of, or improper water closets, lavatories and bathtubs or showers. Photo 13 taken January 6, 2005 shows evidence of rat harborage. Photo 14 also taken January 6, 2005 it is an example of the hazardous and unsanitary conditions of the property's exterior. Photo 15 shows a dilapidated shed. Photo 16 shows junk and debris behind the shed including the inoperable vehicle. Photo 17 shows trash and junk thrown back there. Photo 18 is another inoperable vehicle. This is what Tiffany handed to you guys. They have started to demolish it. This is what is left. John Larriviere: So they started demolishing themselves? Debbie Heizer: Yes Sir they have. Jo Ann Stout: What we would like is for you to authorize us, give us the order in case they cease. So the City can step in and take over with out starting the process all over. John Larriviere: When was the last action taken? Debbie Heizer: Their second dumpster was removed yesterday. Cheryl Hammonds: So they going slowly? Debbie Heizer: Yes Jo Ann Stout: There pretty much indigent. The owner is in very poor health and is living with his brother across the street. They have a friend who is actually gutting and demolishing the manufactured home. Cheryl Hammonds: Ok is its staffs feeling that we should give them 30 days? Or are they going to slow for staff s what's the word I am looking for? Do we want to motivate them faster? Debbie Heizer: They aze going to do it as they can. They don't have a lot of help. They have completed their 2°d dumpster two weekends in a roll. They are filling them up as they get them. Rather they aze going to continue that, they told me they have another dumpster coming Friday. Being that they have followed through the past two weekends I am confident that they will follow through this weekend. After that I am not sure how they will do. I don't know what means they have to take care of this. Phillip Orr: Is the lot owned by the people who have the manufactured home there? Debbie Heizer: Yes sir. It's owned by them. The brother lives across the street. John Larriviere: Is the lot free and clear? Debbie Heizer: From what I understand yes. Garry Cope: Now that the City is finished, I ask once more if there are any citizens who want to speak before this board on this case? I open it for discussion to the boazd members. Any discussion or questions to ask? Phillip Orr: If the City would go in and demolish this would their lien be the primary lien on the property. You said there were akeady two liens on the property already. Debbie Heizer: Tad shows that property to be valued at $5700 dollars. John Larriviere: On those two dumpsters I am curious as to how many more weekends would it take for that property to be gone? Jo Ann Stout: I would say that they would need at least 3-4 more dumpsters. John Larriviere: 4 more weekends? Garry Cope: At least these people aze trying. We usually do not get this much corporation. I'd like to throw out a time for us to consider like about 60 days. I'd like for the City Staff members to let us know if that is enough time also and for the boazd members. We have got to start somewhere. I'd like to give them more then 30 days. If we can live with that and we can see it all gone in a couple of more months. Cheryl Hammonds: Sixty days. Garry Cope: Any further discussion? Any Questions? Do I have a motion? Cheryl Hammonds: I'll make the motion. I'd like to make a motion based on the evidence presented to us, today Februazy 22, 2005 for Sbb 2005-02, located at 8417 Franklin Ct. That we give the owners 60 days from today's date to have the land or the property cleaned to grade and if the owner should fail to do this that the City have permission to demolish this structure and access any liens that need to be on that property. Phillip Orr: I second that motion. Garry Cope: We have a motion and a second do we have any discussion before we vote? No discussion so I open it to a voice vote. Gary Cope I Phillip Orr: I John Larriviere: I Cheryl Hammonds: I Garry Cope: Let the record show that we have a unanimous vote. This should close this case. At this time I would like to adjourn this February 22, 2005 meeting of the Substandazd Building Boazd. I thank everyone for coming and thank the boazd members for being here. 6. ADJOURNMENT The Vice Chairman adjourned the meeting at 3:33 p.m. Chairman Vice Chairman Michael Augustin Garry Cope