HomeMy WebLinkAboutSBB 2014-08-28 Minutes MINUTES OF THE SUBSTANDARD BUILDING BOARD
CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS
AUGUST 28, 2014
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CALL TO ORDER
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The meeting was called to order at 2:05 p.m. 1
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ROLL CALL
PRESENT Chairman Brian Crowson
Vice Chair Lynn Motheral
Place 2 Tom Moreau
Place 3 Deryl Brown
Place 5 John Larriviere
Place 7 Bob McCary
Neighborhood Svs.
STAFF PRESENT Rick Scott Interim Director. of Nei
George Staples City Attorney
Debbie York Assist. Director Neighborhood Svs
Debbie Heizer Code Compliance Officer
Dena Milner Code Compliance Officer
Rick Roberts Code Compliance Officer
Dave Pendley Building Official
Tiffany Inay Recording Secretary
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CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES
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Brian Crowson: The first order of business is the consideration of the minutes
from our last meeting. Are there any questions or comments about the minutes?
If not, do I hear a motion?
Tom Moreau: I make a motion that we accept the minutes.
Bob McCary: I second the motion.
Brian Crowson: I have a motion and a second to accept the minutes of our last
meeting. All those in favor say aye. Let the record show that it was a unanimous
aye.
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SSB2014-45
PUBLIC HEARING FOR BLOCK 25 LOT 2 NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
ADDITION KNOWN AS 4705 CUMMINGS DRIVE EAST F
Brian Crowson: Our first hearing today is SSB2014-45 Block 25 Lot 2, North
Richland Hills Addition known as 4705 Cummings Drive East.
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Dena Milner: Presented a power point presentation for SSB2014-45.
Brian Crowson: Is there anyone who wishes to speak on behalf of this
Property'?
Brian Crowson: I now close this public hearing and open it to the board. Do I
hear a motion'?
Thomas Moreau: I make a motion that the Board determines that the structures
on this property are substandard and hereby order that:
(1) Betty Jean L. Rails Est., owner of the property located at 4705
Cummings Drive East, Lot 2, Block 25, North Richland Hills
Addition, North Richland Hills, Tarrant County Texas, shall within
thirty (30) days repair the structure or obtain a demolition permit
and demolish the structure to grade, clearing all debris.
(2) If the property owner fails to repair or demolish the structure, the
lien holder shall within thirty (30) days repair the structure or obtain
a demolition permit and demolish the structure to grade, clearing all
debris.
(3) If the property owner and lien holder(s) fail to repair or demolish the
structure, the City of North Richland Hills is authorized to demolish
the building(s) and charge all expenses incurred by the city to the
owner and place a lien upon the property for the amount owed. The
costs, together with interest accruing at 10% per annum will be
assessed as a charge against the land and will be a personal
obligation of the owner.
Bob McCary: I'll second the motion.
Brian Crowson: All those in favor'? Let the record show it was a unanimous aye.
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SSB2014-46
PUBLIC HEARING FOR BLOCK 6 LOT 14R HILLVIEW ADDITION KNOWN
AS 4108 RUFE SNOW DRIVE
Brian Crowson: Our second hearing today is SSB2014-46 Block 6 Lot 14R,
Hillview Addition known as 4108 Rufe Snow.
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Dena Milner: Presented a power point presentation for SSB2014-46.
Brian Crowson: Is there anyone who wishes to speak on behalf of this
Property?
Brian Crowson: I now close this public hearing and open it to the board. Do I
hear a motion?
Bob McCary: I make a motion that the Board determines that the structures on
this property are substandard and hereby order that:
(1) Wm J. Etux Carle McCartney, owner of the property located at
4108 Rufe Snow Drive, Lot 14R, Block 6, Hillview Addition, North
Richland Hills, Tarrant County Texas, shall within thirty (30) days .
repair the structure or obtain a demolition permit and demolish the
structure to grade, clearing all debris.
(2) If the property owner fails to repair or demolish the structure, the
lien holder shall within thirty (30) days repair the structure or obtain
a demolition permit and demolish the structure to grade, clearing all
debris.
(3) If the property owner and lien holder(s) fail to repair or demolish the
structure, the City of North Richland Hills will be authorized to
demolish the structure and charge all expenses incurred by the city
to the owner and place a lien upon the property for the amount
owed. The costs, together with interest accruing at 10% per annum
will be assessed as a charge against the land and will be a
personal obligation of the owner.
Tom Moreau: I'll second the motion.
Brian Crowson: All those in favor? Let the record show it was a unanimous aye.
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SSB2014-47
PUBLIC HEARING FOR BLOCK 3 LOT 4 RICHLAND HEIGHTS ADDITION
KNOWN AS 4212 LYNN TERRACE
Brian Crowson: Our third hearing today is SSB2014-47 Block 3 Lot 4, Richland
Heights Addition known as 4212 Lynn Terrace.
Dena Milner: Presented a power point presentation for SSB2014-47.
Brian Crowson: Is there anyone who wishes to speak on behalf of this
Property?
Angela Sharp: 4212 Lynn Terrace, N. Richland Hills 817-849-0786. Spoke
briefly about how she plans to bring the house up to code. She has been in
contact with a contractor to make the necessary repairs.
Brian Crowson: I now close this public hearing and open it to the board. Do I
hear a motion?
Deryl Brown: I make a motion that the Board determines that the structures on
this property are substandard and hereby order that
(1) Randy W. Clegg Est., owner of the property located at 4212 Lynn
Terrace, Lot 4, Block 3, Richland Heights Addition, North Richland
Hills, Tarrant County Texas, shall within thirty (30) days obtain all
necessary permits and within an additional thirty (30) days complete
the repairs to the structure or obtain a demolition permit and
demolish the structure to grade, clearing all debris.
(2) If the property owner fails to carry out either of the actions set forth
above within the time provided, the lien holder(s) shall be allowed
the same additional time as provided to the property owner to
complete such required actions.
(3) If the property owner and lien holder(s) fail to repair or demolish the
structure, the City of North Richland Hills will demolish the
building(s) and charge all expenses incurred by the city to the owner
and place a lien upon the property for the amount owed. The costs,
together with interest accruing at 10% per annum will be assessed
as a charge against the land and will be a personal obligation of the
owner.
Bob McCary: I'll second the motion.
Brian Crowson: All those in favor? Let the record show it was a unanimous aye.
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SSB2014-48
PUBLIC HEARING FOR BLOCK 15 LOT 10 SNOW HEIGHTS ADDITION
KNOWN AS 7021 OAKLAND LANE
Brian Crowson: Our fourth hearing today is SSB2014-48 Block 15 Lot 10, Snow
Heights Addition known as 4212 Lynn Terrace.
Debbie Heizer: Presented a power point presentation for SSB2014-48.
Brian Crowson: Is there anyone who wishes to speak on behalf of this
Property?
John Ross: 7021 Oakland Lane, N. Richland Hills. He spoke briefly about
repairing the foundation and front porch. He is in the process of bringing this
property back up to code.
Brian Crowson: I now close this public hearing and open it to the board. Do I
hear a motion?
Tom Moreau: I make a motion that the Board determines that the structures on
this property are substandard and hereby order that:
(1) John Ross, owner of the property located at 7021 Oakland Lane,
Lot 10, Block 15, Snow Heights Addition, North Richland Hills,
Tarrant County Texas, shall within thirty (30) days repair the
structure or obtain a demolition permit and demolish the structure to
grade, clearing all debris.
(2) If the property owner fails to repair or demolish the structure, the
lien holder shall within thirty (30) days repair the structure or obtain
a demolition permit and demolish the structure to grade, clearing all
debris.
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(3) If the required work is not completed, the City of North Richland
Hills will be authorized to demolish the structure and charge all
expenses incurred by the city to the owner and place a lien upon
the property for the amount owed. The costs, together with interest
accruing at 10% per annum will be assessed as a charge against
the land and will be a personal obligation of the owner.
Bob McCary: I'll second the motion.
Brian Crowson: All those in favor'? Let the record show it was a unanimous aye.
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SSB2014-43
PUBLIC HEARING FOR BLOCK 33 LOT 1 NOR'EAST ADDITION KNOWN AS
5425 DAVIS BLVD.
Brian Crowson: Our fifth hearing today is SSB2014-43 Block 33 Lot 1, Nor'East
Addition known as 5425 Davis Blvd.
Debbie Heizer: Presented a power point presentation for SSB2014-43.
Brian Crowson: Is there anyone who wishes to speak on behalf of this
Property?
Jerry Moody: 7500 Kingswood Ct., N. Richland Hills. Mr. Moody spoke briefly
about doing repairs on the property and why he was unable to meet the board's
deadline. He stated that he had a fire and it set him back. He requested
additional time to be able to make the repairs and bring the property up to code.
Brian Crowson: I now close this public hearing and open it to the board. Do I
hear a motion?
Tom Moreau: I make a motion that the Board determines that the structures on
this property are substandard and hereby order that:
(1) The Order of the Substandard Building board is hereby amended to
grant the owner a period of 30 days from August 28, 2014 to obtain
all required permits and an additional 30 days after such permits
are obtained to bring the structure and the sign to code or to
remove them.
(2) Asbestos testing must be completed prior to any repairs or
demolition.
(3) Should the permits not be obtained or the structure and sign not be
brought up to code or removed within the time allowed, the
lienholder shall be notified and given an equal time to obtain
permits and bring the structure and sign to code.
(4) Should the owner and lienholder fail to act as ordered, the city is
authorized to demolish and place a lien on the property.
Bob McCary: I'll second the motion.
Brian Crowson: All those in favor? Let the record show 5 in favor of aye and 1
nay.
9.
ADJOURNMENT
The Ch it an adj urned the meeting at 2:40 p.m.
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