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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSBB 2023-06-20 Agendas t4RH NOKTH KICH�AND HILL CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS SUBSTANDARD BUILDING BOARD AGENDA 4301 CITY POINT DRIVE NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TX 76180 TUESDAY, J U N E 20, 2023 REGULAR MEETING: 6:00 PM Held in the Council Workroom A. CALL TO ORDER B. PUBLIC COMMENTS An opportunity for citizens to address the Substandard Building Board on matters which are scheduled on this agenda for consideration by the Board, but not scheduled as a public hearing. In order to address the Substandard Building Board during public comments, a Public Meeting Appearance Card must be completed and presented to the recording secretary prior to the start of the Substandard Building Board meeting. C. ACTION ITEMS C.1 Approval of minutes of the February 21, 2023, Substandard wilding Board Meeting. C.2 SBB 2022-88 Public hearing and consideration whether the single family residential structure on the property located at 6636 Brookshire Trail known as Lot 2, Block 6 o the North Park Estates Addition in the City of orth Richland Hilla,__ Tarrant Count, Texas remains substandard within the meaning of the city's ordinances and order Lg22jL__gf the structure and/or assess a cieril penalty for non-compliance of the previously issued Order. Tuesday, June 20, 2023 Substandard Building Board Agenda Page 1 of 2 C.3 SBB 2023-98 Public hearing and consideration as to whether the commercial structure on the property located at 8613 Boulevard 26 legally described as Walker Brach Addition, Block 2, Lot 3 3R in the City of North Richland ills, Tarrant County, Texas is substandard within the meaning of the Qity:s ordinances and order repair demolition of the structure. D. ADJOURNMENT The Substandard Building Board may confer privately with its attorney to seek legal advice on any matter listed on the agenda or on any matter in which the duty of the attorney to the governmental body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with Chapter 551 , Texas Government Code. Certification I do hereby certify that the above notice of meeting of the North Richland Hills Substandard Building Board was posted at City Hall, City of North Richland Hills, Texas in compliance with Chapter 551, Texas Government Code on Friday, June 16, 2023 by 3:00 PM. Kristin James Assistant Director of Neighborhood Services This facility is wheelchair accessible and accessible parking spaces are available. Requests for accommodations or interpretive services must be made 48 hours prior to this meeting. Please contact the City Secretary's office at 817-427-6060 for further information. Tuesday, June 20, 2023 Substandard Building Board Agenda Page 2 of 2 MEL " H 'IM ffl%th, O&TH KICMHLAND HILLS SUBSTANDARD BUILDING BOARD MEMORANDUM FROM: The Neighborhood Services DATE: June 20, 2023 Department SUBJECT: Approval of minutes of the February 21, 2023, Substandard Building Board Meeting. PRESENTER: Stefanie Martinez, Director of Neighborhood Services SUMMARY: The minutes are approved by majority vote of the Board at the Substandard Building Board meetings. GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The Neighborhood Services Department prepares action minutes for each Substandard Building Board Meeting. The minutes from each meeting are placed on a later agenda for review and approval by the Board. Upon approval of the minutes, an electronic copy is uploaded to the City's website. RECOMMENDATION: Approve Minutes of the February 21, 2023, Substandard Building Board Meeting. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING SUBSTANDARD BUILDING BOARD OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, HELD AT THE COUNCIL WORKROOM, 4301 CITY POINT DRIVE FEBRUARY 21, 2023 The Substandard Building Board of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas met on the 21St day of February 2023 at 6.00 p.m. in the Council Workroom. Present: Daniel Caulkins Place 1 Bill Wait Place 2 John Cope Place 3 Michael Gist Place 4 Jeff Arwine Place 5 Brian Crowson Place 6, Chairman Robert McCary Place 7 Staff Members: Stefanie Martinez Director of Neighborhood Services Thomas McMillian Assistant City Attorney Dave Pendley Chief Building Official Audrey Cappallo Executive Secretary A. CALL TO ORDER Chairman Crowson called the meeting to order at 6.00 p.m. Before proceeding forward, Chairman Crowson sworn in Stefanie Martinez and Dave Pendley. B. PUBLIC COMMENTS - AN OPPORTUNITY FOR CITIZENS TO ADDRESS THE SUBSTANDARD BUILDING BOARD ON MATTERS WHICH ARE SCHEDULED ON THIS AGENDA FOR CONSIDERATION BY THE BOARD, BUT NOT SCHEDULED AS A PUBLIC HEARING. IN ORDER TO ADDRESS THE SUBSTANDARD BUILDING BOARD DURING PUBLIC COMMENTS, A PUBLIC MEETING APPEARANCE CARD MUST BE COMPLETED AND PRESENTED TO THE RECORDING SECRETARY PRIOR TO THE START OF THE SUBSTANDARD BUILDING BOARD MEETING. Chairman Crowson informed the Board that no one had signed up to speak during public comments. CA APPROVE OF MINUTES OF THE NOVEMBER 8, 2022 SUBSTANDARD BUILDING BOARD MEETING. MR. BILL WAIT MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE NOVEMBER 8, 2022, SUBSTANDARD BUILDING BOARD MEETING. MR. JOHN COPE SECONDED THE MOTION. Substandard Building Board Meeting February 21, 2023 Page 1 of 11 MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. C.2 SBB 2022-92 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION AS TO WHETHER THE STRUCTURES ON THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 7408 BURSEY ROAD KNOWN AS BLOCK 1, LOT 11, OF THE OAK RIDGE ESTATES IN THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TARRANT COUNTY, TEXAS REMAIN SUBSTANDARD WITHIN THE MEANING OF THE CITY'S ORDINANCES AND ORDER REPAIR OR DEMOLITION OF THE STRUCTURES AND/OR ASSESS A CIVIL PENALTY FOR NON-COMPLIANCE OF THE PREVIOUSLY ISSUED ORDER. APPROVED Chairman Crowson called on Stefanie Martinez, Director of Neighborhood Services, to present the case. Ms. Martinez presented an area and zoning map of the property located at 7408 Bursey Road. Ms. Martinez presented an overview of the case to the Board. This case started back in 2020 and originated from some nuisance concerns stagnant pool and some overgrowth with the high grass and weeds. When they were out there, they identified substandard structures. The property is in an estate name. The person of the estate is still alive. At the last meeting in September of 2022, the owner's daughter and grandson were present at the previous meeting. This is a single family home. It has been modified several times. There is a workshop and an independent garage that has vehicles and items stored in it. Ms. Martinez advised the Board that they first heard this case on September 13, 2023. The grandson had communicated to the Board that it was his intent to sell the property. At that meeting the Board ordered that the property owner to obtain all the required permits within 45 days and complete all required repairs within 60 days. Ms. Martinez informed the Board that on November 28, 2022, staff received an email from Tanner Moss, grandson of the property owner, stating he has continued to maintain the property. They had been mowing and cleared a bunch of bamboo that was around the property. They did additional cleanup around the property and the pool had been drained. He stated he was going to apply for permits to go ahead and repair the structure. He also stated he would be taking the house off the market and is intent now would be to make the repairs and make the property occupiable again. He would secure the doors, etc. On January 6, 2023, Code Officers Rayneice Horne and Candice Simmons drove by the property, the grass appeared to be mowed. The "FOR SALE" sign still appears to be in the front yard. Photos were taken. Substandard Building Board Meeting February 21, 2023 Page 2 of 11 On February 6, 2023, the Notice of Hearing was mailed to the property owners. Ms. Martinez presented several photos of the property. Photos included: • Posted Notice of Hearing on the front door of the residential structure. • Several photos presented from the Administrative Warrant they obtained back in August of 2022. Photos showed the second-floor decking on the exterior of the main structure at the rear/eastern side was rotten and not stable, the staircase had rotten/broken wood, about 50% of the railing was missing. Also, showed accumulation of litter, trash/debris, wood and several miscellaneous items stored on the property. Photos of the interior debris from ceiling damage; sheetrock failure; water damage at windows and walls. • Several photos were presented that were taken on September 13, 2022. • Several photos were presented that were taken on January 6, 2023. They had trimmed back trees and bamboo. Photo showing bamboo growing back. The for sale sign still up. • Photo presented dated February 21, 2023, shows the property remains the same. No additional actions had been taken on the property. • Photo of the listing obtain through the internet regarding the for sale of the property. As of the date of the hearing, they haven't heard from the granddaughter or grandson or anybody of the estate. Also, no permit has been applied for. Staff recommends that the Substandard Building Board: • Find that the single family residential and accessory structures are non-compliant with the previously issued Substandard Building Board Order issued on September 13, 2022. • Issue a civil penalty in accordance with Chapter 98, Sec 98-470 in the amount of $41,000.00 which is $1,000.00 per day that the property remained in violation of the Ordinances of the City of North Richland Hills since the deadline to comply with the September 13, 2022 Board Order for failure to repair or demolish the structures as previously ordered. • Confirm that the City is authorized to move forward with executing the demolition process included with the September 13, 2022 Board Order. Ms. Martinez informed the Board that she understands that $41,000 is a lot of money and that is the maximum amount that can be requested for failure to comply with the Board Order. This is just staff recommendation. We were hoping that the property owner would have done something with the property such has sold it or demolish the structures or made the repairs to the structures. We haven't seen anything done positively beside Substandard Building Board Meeting February 21, 2023 Page 3 of 11 the minor cleaning of the property. We were hoping someone would be here to tell us why, but no one is here. Chairman Crowson asked Ms. Martinez has she heard from them. Ms. Martinez replied no not recently. The last she heard from anyone was in November 2022 and it was by email from Tanner Moss stating they were going to make the repairs and take it off the market. Chairman Crowson asked the Board if they had any questions for the city. Mr. Wait asked if Ms. Martinez if anyone lives at the property. Ms. Martinez replied no. She believes they all live in Mesquite. The grandson, Tanner Moss, lives in Dallas. Mr. Caulkins asked if the Board gives the city authority to demolish how quickly will the city execute that. Ms. Martinez replied what we would do since the time has passed on the Order that was initiated by the Board, we would wait 30 days since the property owner can appeal to the District Court. During that time, we would proceed with asking for bids to do the work. Potentially between 31- 60 days we would proceed forward with the demolition. Ms. Martinez isn't sure how quickly she could get the bids and how quickly that could be executed. Mr. Caulkins asked if the homeowner is responsible for the cost of the demolition. Ms. Martinez replied yes. They will be billed for the charges. If they don't pay the bill, a lien will be placed on the property. Chairman Crowson asked the Board if they had any questions for the city. Chairman Crowson opened the public hearing and asked for anyone wishing to speak on the item to come forward. No one stepped forward. Chairman Crowson closed the public hearing. The Board discussed the civil penalty amount. MR. BILL WAIT MOVED TO ENTER THE FOLLOWING ORDER FOR SBB 2022-92 DETERMINING THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 7408 BURSEY ROAD LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS BLOCK 1, LOT 11 OF THE OAK RIDGE ESTATES IN THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TARRANT COUNTY, TEXAS THAT THE SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL AND ACCESSORY STRUCTURES ARE HEREBY FOUND TO BE NON-COMPLIANT WITH THE PREVIOUSLY ISSUED SUBSTANDARD BUILDING BOARD ORDER ISSUED ON SEPTEMBER 13, 2022. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT THE PROPERTY OWNER BE ASSESSED A CIVIL PENALTY AGAINST THE PROPERTY IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHAPTER 98, SEC. 98-470 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, IN THE AMOUNT OF $25,000, WHICH IS $609.76 FOR EACH DAY THAT THE PROPERTY REMAINED IN VIOLATION OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS SINCE THE DEADLINE TO COMPLY WITH THE SEPTEMBER 13, 2022 BOARD ORDER. THE CITY IS ALSO AUTHORIZED TO MOVE FORWARD WITH EXECUTING THE DEMOLITION PROCESS INCLUDED IN THE SEPTEMBER 13, 2022 BOARD ORDER AND ASSESS THE COST OF SUCH ACTION AGAINST THE PROPERTY. THE COSTS, TOGETHER WITH INTEREST ACCRUING AT 10% PER ANNUM, WILL BE ASSESSED AS A CHARGE AGAINST THE LAND AND A PERSONAL OBLIGATION OF THE OWNER. IF THE CITY IS NOT PROMPTLY REIMBURSED FOR ITS EXPENSES, THE CITY WILL PLACE A LIEN ON Substandard Building Board Meeting February 21, 2023 Page 4 of 11 THE PROPERTY FOR THE AMOUNT OWED PLUS ANY ACCRUED INTEREST. MR. ROBERT MCCARY SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED7-0. C.3 SBB 2022-95 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION AS TO WHETHER THE STRUCTURE ON THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 6721 RICHFIELD DRIVE, LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS LOT 5, BLOCK 2 OF THE RICHFIELD SUBDIVISION IN THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TARRANT COUNTY, TEXAS REMAINS SUBSTANDARD WITHIN THE MEANING OF THE CITY'S ORDINANCES AND ORDER REPAIR OR DEMOLITION OF THE STRUCTURE AND/OR ASSESS A CIVIL PENALTY FOR NON-COMPLIANCE OF THE PREVIOUSLY ISSUED ORDER. APPROVED Chairman Crowson called on Stefanie Martinez, Director of Neighborhood Services, to present the case. Ms. Martinez presented an area and zoning map of the property located at 6721 Richfield Drive. Ms. Martinez provided the Board with a quick overview of the case for 6721 Richfield Drive. The case started in June 2021 due to a second-floor addition constructed with no permit. In November at the Substandard Building Board meeting, the property owner husband appeared. The property is in the wife's name. At that point, it was discussed with Building Official Dave Pendley that an inspection be conducted so that he could walk the property with the property and be able to identify everything that needed to be address before we could consider issuing a permit to do the work on the second addition because there were outlining buildings that were encroaching the setbacks along the property. The Board issued an order on November 8, 2022, finding the property to be substandard for the second-floor addition being constructed without a permit, all required permits be obtain within 30 days and all repairs be made within 90 days. On November 16, 2022, Chief Building Official Dave Pendley went out to re-inspect the property and met with Mr. Johnson. Mr. Pendley observed two exterior additions. It was explained to Mr. Johnson that the structure on the north side of his property and the structure on the southwest side of his property needed to be removed as one of the conditions for obtaining a building permit for the unauthorized remodel/addition to the main residence. At that time, Mr. Johnson did not invite Mr. Pendley in to see the interior of the house as discussed during the Substandard Building Hearing on November 8, 2022. On January 6, 2023, Code Officers Rayneice Horne and Candice Simmons drove by the property, the second story addition remained. No active permit(s) on file. Photos were taken. On February 6, 2023, Notice of Hearing was mailed to the property owners. Substandard Building Board Meeting February 21, 2023 Page 5 of 11 Ms. Martinez presented several photos of the property. Photos included: • Posted Notice of Hearing on the front door of the residential structure. • Photo presented at the November 8, 2023, meeting showing the carport area and area phot showing the other structures on the property, and photo showing the second-floor addition. • Photos taken on January 6, 2023. The fence is high, but it is believed the carport structure has been removed. Staff couldn't confirm that without the gate being open. • Photo taken on February 21, 2023, showing no change to the second-floor addition. Chairman Crowson asked Ms. Martinez if she had a google picture of the resident before the second flood addition was constructed. Ms. Martinez replied yes, she does. Photo was presented to the Board. Staff recommends that the Substandard Building Board: • Find that the single family residential non-compliant with the previously issued Substandard Building Board Order issued on November 8, 2022. • Issue a civil penalty in accordance with Chapter 98, Sec 98-470 in the amount of $150.00 which is $10.00 per day that the property remained in violation of the Ordinances of the City of North Richland Hills since the deadline to comply with the November 8, 2022 Board Order. • The city is authorized to execute any demolition that is required or needed of the second-floor addition that still hasn't been permitted or reviewed. Ms. Martinez informed the Board that there were plans submitted back in 2021 but they were not sufficient and that was also a part of the testimony to the Board back in November 2022. Those same plans were reproduced later after the construction of the second-floor addition. This case was originated because the second-floor addition was constructed without a permit. When we were made aware of the construction of the second-floor addition being built that is when we asked them to get a permit. They failed to do that and as of today they still have failed to do that. Chairman Crowson called the meeting to a pause at 6.24 p.m. to address the person that walked into the hearing. The person was Tanner Moss. Chairman Crowson informed Mr. Moss that city staff would speak to him after the meeting as that case was presented earlier in the meeting. Chairman Crowson called the meeting back into session at 6.26 p.m. Chairman Crowson asked the Board if they had any questions for the city. Substandard Building Board Meeting February 21, 2023 Page 6 of 11 Chairman Caulkins asked Ms. Martinez if $10 a day is the max fee that can be charged. Ms. Martinez replied yes as the property is homestead exempt. Chairman Caulkins asked until the fine is satisfied, it will remain a lien on the property, is that correct. Ms. Martinez replied yes that is correct. Chairman Wait asked if the city was able to inspect inside the second-floor addition. Ms. Martinez stated she would defer this question to Chief Building Official Dave Pendley. Mr. Pendley responded no he didn't. He did visit the property with owner. The owner took him to around the back but did not let me him inside. Chairman Wait asked Mr. Pendley if he asked the owner if he could inspect inside. Mr. Pendley replied that no he didn't specifically ask to inspect the inside as he was waiting for Mr. Johnson to invite him in. Chairman Crowson asked Mr. Pendley if the city has retained a warrant to enter the property. Mr. Pendley replied no. Chairman Crowson asked Mr. Pendley why a warrant hasn't been retained. Mr. Pendley replied that is takes action to get a warrant from the Judge and they did not do that. Chairman Crowson asked but you could have obtained a warrant from the Judge to enter the property. Mr. Pendley replied technically yes. Mr. McCary asked Mr. Pendley if the city is asking him to take the whole second floor addition down or asking him to open a few walls up to inspect it. Mr. Pendley replied no one wants him to demolish a portion of his house after it has been built but that is ultimately the end of the road if we can't get in there and there is nothing else we can do. If he would work with us, we might be able to figure something else out as far as opening things up. As of today, he hasn't been very cooperative. Chairman Crowson asked the Board if they had any questions for the city. Mr. Gist commented that in the photo shown from January 2023, the garage doors look different. Ms. Gist asked Ms. Martinez if a permit is needed to install new garage doors. Ms. Martinez replied no unless there are structure changes. Garage doors are usually just cosmetic. Mr. Caulkins asked with the potential of the second-floor addition being removed and resident living in the home and he is worried that they are going to an issue order that can not be executed. The City has already had issues to getting into the property to inspect. How would you execute a team to go in and remove the second-floor addition? Ms. Martinez replied we wouldn't just go in and remove the structure. We would have an engineer come in and look at it. We would have architects look at it. If we do something wrong and it compromises the structure well then, the city is liable for those additional repairs that would be needed. Substandard Building Board Meeting February 21, 2023 Page 7 of 11 Mr. Caulkins asked Ms. Martinez if the Board has the authority to order demolition of the second floor, does the Board have the authority to order Code Enforcement to access the inside the property to inspect. Ms. Martinez replied no as the property is occupied. We would go forward with asking a Judge to issue a warrant to enter the property. Ms. Martinez advised the Board that she doesn't feel comfortable with sending her staff into an occupied structure. We don't know what is in there. We don't know what firearms are in the structure or what animals they have on the property. If staff goes in, they are going in with a warrant and a police escort. Chairman Crowson asked city staff if they knew who the contractor was that constructed the second-floor addition. Mr. Pendley replied Mr. Johnson. He has stated many times he did the construction on the second-floor addition Chairman Crowson opened the public hearing and asked for anyone wishing to speak on the item to come forward. Mr. Brandon Johnson stepped forward. He is the property owner's spouse. Chairman Crowson swore in Mr. Brandon Johnson. Mr. Johnson passed out a remodel plan. Mr. Johnson informed the Board that the awning on the side of the house is about 80% removed. He has one car left under the awning. He has about a million dollars worth of cars which is why he did that and he doesn't feel that the city should tell him where he can properly store them. It is getting removed and he is coming into compliance with that. Mr. Johnson informed the Board that he has provided them with a new design of the garage. The garage is now going to vault all the way up to the dormer so he can put a six car lift in there. In his opinion, if he is going to have to pull permits and have a construction crew, he wants to get the whole project done. The drawings are done and he has provided the Board a copy of the drawing of the six car lift garage. An engineer has sealed the whole house with approval. It is up to an engineer standard. The design he presented is now the new design and stop doing everything especially if he is going to have to open walls and show plumbing, he might as well already have crew there that can make those repairs. He has two small children and he and his wife work from home and as a convenience factor if he is going to have to pull a permit it might as well be for one and get it all done. Chairman Crowson informed Mr. Johnson it sounds like you are running a business with a 6 car lift and you can't run a business from your house. Mr. Johnson responded the 6 car lift will be for his personal cars. He owns very high end cars and wants to store them on his property. He doesn't want to be told that he needs to buy another property to store them. In fact, he won't be told that, he can assure Mr. Crowson of that. The lift is in there to store his cars. He can't store them in a two car garage. This will allow him to story his 1.25 million dollars worth of cars. Chairman Crowson asked Mr. Johnson if he is in a Homeowners Association. Mr. Johnson responded no. He specifically bought a house outside a HOA area. Substandard Building Board Meeting February 21, 2023 Page 8 of 11 Mr. Johnson informed the Board the reason the second-floor addition was built as he has family that lives in Russia and his goal was to get them out. He had a certain timeframe to do it and the city was dragging their feet on certain things, so he went ahead and did it. As the end of the day the city has no bearing, an engineer stamp overrides what the city can do. When it comes to structural, engineer stamp is saying that the structure is structurally sound and that is what the city wants. Mr. Cope commented that he is not here to argue whether he will or won't or need to follow the law. He is not there to access his personality or the way you approach the Board. We, the Board, are here to do our job and enforce the city ordinances and if can respect that then we will all get along. Mr. Johnson replied 100 percent. He actually had the city out and they walked the property to look at some of the buildings. He has done his part. The City made some comments on the engineering and that is where he turned the page. He just wants the city to be happy and he wants to be happy and he realize the city doesn't want the awning on the side. For him to get rid of that and not having to go out a buy another property, he is not going to let his cars still outside and get hail damage or the sun to beat it up. He rather stick it inside his garage and that is where he shifted in if he has to pull a permit then let it be one permit for everything since walls may have to be opened. If we are going down that route, then lets just finish the house and if they need a wall open, he will already have guys there that can remove the the and open the wall to show the city. If the city wants him to change something he will have plumbers there to make those changes. He trying to work 100 percent with the city. He just saying this is the delay because now that he has changed the whole scope of the drawings and not initially where we were but adding to it and more engineering it will take based on how that structure will stand. Chairman Crowson asked Mr. Johnson if had a timeline. Mr. Johnson replied he can't promise it will be done in 90 days but can guarantee in 30 days that they will be breaking ground and on the other part we can bring the city in and they can say we need this wall open and they can get that part done. Chairman Crowson asked Mr. Johnson if he has allowed the city to access the second- floor addition to assess it. Mr. Johnson replied no he was never asked. Chairman Crowson replied did you offer. Mr. Johnson replied he didn't think about as he wasn't told anything about it when they walked the property. He just looked at it and never asked to go it inside, but he could go inside. He has no problem with it. Mr. McCary asked if the new addition gets rid of the dormer. Mr. Johnson replied no. If you look at the drawing, it just vaults up the ceiling of this garage to put the high lift. Mr. McCary replied that we are really not here for that but for the second-floor addition constructed without a permit. The drawing plans are done. The engineering stamp should be on it about a week. Chairman Crowson asked the Board if they had any other questions. Mr. Caulkins asked that it is important that the Boards understands the detail timeline and it sound like that step one would be for you to go to pull your permit. It sounds like you are going to have plans ready in about a week, is that correct. Mr. Johnson replied yes. Mr. Caulkins replied is it fair to assume that your plans are to get a permit. Mr. Johnson replied yes, within 30 days. He wants to break ground in March as his cars are Substandard Building Board Meeting February 21, 2023 Page 9 of 11 costing him $400 a month to store. Mr. Caulkins replied in order to do that the City requires a plan review which could take a few weeks. Mr. Johnson replied he has answered most of the city questions on the dormer but the garage throws in another one but all his questions on the dormer has been addressed but it's just now the garage but nothing changes except the walls get higher and some of the demo work. Mr. Caulkins replied he understand but it sounds like the first step is get the permit for the dormer concurrent with submitting new plans for a new addition. That might we a question for the city if that is a possible solution and whether they would want you to have two separate permits since they are two separate structures. Mr. Pendley replied it is easier to have them together. They would need a plan change, not necessary to start over but it will need a second review. Before they will approve anything, they need to get together and it would be best if he invites him into the house and do a quick look around. Mr, Johnson said yes, but again he wasn't aware since it wasn't brought up at last visit to the property. He thought it was more important to look at the outside structures but again he has his email and his phone number and they can get the visit scheduled. It's not a problem. Mr. Caulkins replied that it is important that Mr. Johnson takes the lead on this. The city will work with you but we were sitting in this room a few months ago and since no progress has been made on this and we have a recommendation from the city as far as what actions to take. He is looking at him at making a serious commitment with engaging with the city on the quick timeline and allow the city reasonable time for the review. He also needs to work with the city to let them into the house to inspect the second-floor addition and any remaining issues on the exterior structures. Mr. Caulkins asked Mr. Johnson if he could walk him through his timeline. Mr. Johnson replied that he will reach out in the morning about having Mr. Pendley come inspect the property but it will problem be the first of next week to lock something reasonable as his work schedule for this week is set. Once he gets his drawings from engineering, he will submit it online since he already has an online profile with the city. Once the permit is issued, he will pay the fees plus there will be additional fees for what they have already done. Mr. Crowson commented that is what we are worried about right now is the second-floor addition not the garage addition. It important to take of the current structure first and allow Mr. Pendley to go in and inspect and pay the permit fee for this addition and put it behind you. Chairman Crowson closed the public hearing. The Board discussed. MR. DANIEL DAULKINS MOVED TO ENTER THE FOLLOWING ORDER FOR SBB 2022-95 DETERMINING THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 6721 RICHFIELD DRIVE LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS BLOCK 2, LOT 5 OF THE RICHFIELD DRIVE IN THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TARRANT COUNTY, TEXAS THAT THE SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL IS FOUND TO BE NON-COMPLIANT WITH THE PREVIOUSLY ISSUED SUBSTANDARD BUILDING BOARD GIRDER ISSUED ON NOVEMBER 8, 2022. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT THE PROPERTY OWNER BE ASSESSED A CIVIL PENALTY AGAINST THE PROPERTY IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHAPTER 98, SEC. 98-470 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, IN THE AMOUNT OF $150.00, WHICH IS $10.00 FOR EACH DAY THAT THE PROPERTY REMAINED IN VIOLATION OF THE CODE OF Substandard Building Board Meeting February 21, 2023 Page 10 of 11 ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS SINCE THE DEADLINE TO COMPLY WITH THE NOVEMBER 8, 2022 BOARD ORDER. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. D. ADJOURNMENT Chairman Crowson adjourned the meeting at 6.52 p.m. Brian Crowson, Chairman ATTEST: Audrey Cappallo, Executive Secretary Substandard Building Board Meeting February 21, 2023 Page 11 of 11 "K NOKTH KICHLAND HILLS SUBSTANDARD BUILDING BOARD MEMORANDUM FROM: Neighborhood Services DATE: June 20, 2023 Department SUBJECT: SBB 2022-88 Public hearing and consideration whether the single family residential structure on the property located at 6636 Brookshire Trail known as Lot 2, Block 6, of the North Park Estates Addition in the City of North Richland Hills, Tarrant County, Texas remains substandard within the meaning of the city's ordinances and order repair of the structure and/or assess a civil penalty for non- compliance of the previously issued Order. PRESENTER: Stefanie Martinez, Director of Neighborhood Services SUMMARY Neighborhood Services will present evidence to the Board for consideration as to whether the single family residential structure remains substandard as described in Chapter 98 of the City of North Richland Hills' Ordinances as well as non-compliant with the previously issued Order of the Substandard Building Board. BACKGROUND INFORMATION The property is located at 6636 Brookshire Trail and is zoned R-3 Residential and has a single-family residence structure. The property is located immediately west of Richfield Park south of Chapman Drive in the City. The property is occupied and owned by Carmen A Rivera Ortiz and Jose Ortiz, Jr. widow and son of the deceased Jose Ortiz, Sr. • September 23, 2021 -case initiated, violation confirmed. Code Compliance Officer Matthew Hall observed a substandard structure. The roof is dilapidated with missing shingles, rotten/broken/missing wood and fascia. He knocked on the front door (there was no answer), left a business card, and mailed notice to the owner as well as her son. Photos were taken. • October 25, 2021 —Hall re-inspected the property, no change observed, no contact from owner or family. A probable cause affidavit (PCA) was issued. Photos were taken. • December 8, 2021— Hall re-inspected the property and no change was observed. • February 16, 2022 — Hall re-inspected the property and no change was observed. • February 17, 2022 — Neighborhood Services staff received an anonymous phone complaint regarding this property being substandard. They stated that the roof is caving in and when it rains and it leaks into the house. "K NOKTH KICHLAND HILLS • April 26, 2022- Officer Hall did not observe any changes at the property. Hall sent a text message to Jose Ortiz's last known phone number, requesting a call back. • April 27, 2022- Officer Hall did not observe any changes at the property, he begin to prepare the case for SBB hearing in June. • April 29, 2022 — Notice and Order was mailed certified and regular mail. • May 6, 2022 —Code Compliance Officer Matthew Hall posted the Notice and Order at the property address. • May 6, 2022 - The property owner's son Jose Ortiz called Officer Hall's city cell phone and stated he is going to seek legal counsel so that he can act/speak on behalf of his mother whom he states is too ill to do so herself. • May 23, 2022- Code Compliance Officer Matthew Hall posted the Notice to Appear at the property address. • June 14, 2022 — The case was presented to the Substandard Building Board. At that hearing Jose Ortiz and his attorney appeared and state4d they were in the process of clarifying the heirship of the property so that the son could apply for a loan to repair the structure. At that hearing the Board moved to continue the case for 60 days to allow time for the ownership to be established and the documentation to be filed. • July 20, 2022—Officer Hall observed no changes to the structure and the violations remained. • August 23, 2022 — The Notice to Appear at the September 13, 2022 Substandard Building Board was posted at the property. • September 13, 2022—The case was presented to the Substandard Building Board following the 60 day continuance from the previous SBB hearing. Jose Ortiz, Jr was present and requested more time. He stated that his mother was trying to get assistance from Tarrant County to repair the roof and other things to bring the property in to compliance, but she was on the "waiting list." He further stated he was getting a loan for the repairs. • May 3, 2023 — Lead Officer Horne inspected the property and observed no changes. The violations remain at the property. • May 31, 2023 - The Notice to Appear at the June 20, 2023 Substandard Building Board was posted at the property. There were no observed changes to the property and the violations remained. Minimal work has been accomplished since the inception of the substandard case. Abatement of other violations such as brush removal and repair/clean up to the accessory structure have been accomplished at this property. "K NOKTH KICHLAND HILLS ANALYSIS . - m � iL.. L " � 'j a; Ii � � I t r 1 ,J - r " STAFF RECOMENTATION Staff recommends that the Substandard Building Board find the property located at 6636 Brookshire Trail to be non-compliant with the September 13, 2022, Substandard Building Board Order; the structure remains substandard. Staff recommends that the board issue a civil penalty in the amount of $2,470.00 which is $10.00 per day that the property has remained in violation of the Ordinances of the City of North Richland Hills since the October 14, 2022 deadline to comply with the Order previously issued. "K NOKTH KICHLAND HILLS SUBSTANDARD BUILDING BOARD MEMORANDUM FROM: Neighborhood Services DATE: June 20, 2023 Department SUBJECT: SBB 2023-98 Public hearing and consideration as to whether the commercial structure on the property located at 8613 Boulevard 26 legally described as Walker Brach Addition, Block 2, Lot 3R3R in the City of North Richland Hills, Tarrant County, Texas is substandard within the meaning of the City's ordinances and order repair or demolition of the structure. PRESENTER: Stefanie Martinez, Director of Neighborhood Services SUMMARY Neighborhood Services will present evidence to the Board for consideration as to whether the commercial structure is substandard as described in Chapter 98 of the City of North Richland Hills' Ordinances. BACKGROUND INFORMATION The property is a vacant commercial structure located on the west side of Boulevard 26 south of the former Mountasia Entertainment Center. The property is zoned OC (Outdoor Commercial). The property is owned by Gene Snow Properties in Haltom City, Texas. On February 11, 2023: the substandard building case was initiated. Lead Officer Horne inspected the property and identified the code violations including unsanitary premises, faulty weather protection, rotten wood, damaged windows/doors and damaged wall and/or roof. Photos of the structure were taken during the inspection and a notice of violation was mailed to the property owner on record. May 11, 2023 a Notice and Order was issued to the property owner regarding the substandard structure. No repairs or maintenance to the property had been noted since the February 2023 notice, although a gentleman contacted the Neighborhood Services office in March stating he was going to repair the property. Beginning on May 17, 2023, emails and voicemails were sent to Director Martinez from the property manager and an individual hired to abate the violations stating that work would begin at the property. Due to the lack of maintenance and no observed significant improvements to the structure the case was scheduled for the June 20, 2023 Substandard Building Board hearing. "K NOKTH KICHLAND HILLS ANALYSIS i / 1 s , 00, �00// STAFF RECOMENTATION Staff recommends that the Substandard Building Board find the commercial structure on the property located at 8613 Boulevard 26 to be substandard and order the structure to be repaired or demolished.