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CITY OF THE COLONY, TEXAS
BUILDING AND STANDARDS COMMISSION
Wednesday,February 19,2014
After determining that a quorum was present, the Building and Standards Commission of the
City of The Colony, Texas convened into a Regular Session which was held on Wednesday,
February 19, at 7:00 PM in the City Council Chambers located in City Hall, 6800 Main Street,
The Colony, Texas, at which time the following item were addressed:
Board Members Present: Charles Tredo, Chairman; Gerald Odum, Vice Chairman; Shawn
Rockenbaugh, and Casey Truskunas, and Constance Yahwak.
Board Member Absent: Donna McCright and Stephen Edwards Sr.
Present from Staff: Iris Browder, Community Image Manager; Jeff Moore, City Attorney; David
Summers, Building Official; and Mike Joyce, Development Services Director.
1.0 CALL REGULAR SESSION TO ORDER
Meeting called to order at 7:02pm
1.1 ELECTION OF OFFICERS
Motion to elect Charles Tredo Chairman was made by Commissioner
Rockenbaugh, motion was seconded by Commissioner Yahwak. Motion carried
5-0.
Motion to elect Gerald Odum Vice Chairman was made by Commissioner
Rockenbabugh, motion was seconded by Commissioner Tredo. Motion carried 5-
0.
2.0 ITEM FOR CONSIDERATION
2.1 Consider approval of the minutes of the regular session of the February 20, 2013
Building and Standards Commission meeting.
Motion to approve the minutes was made by Commissioner Yahwak, Motion
seconded by Vice Chairman Odum.
3.0 PUBLIC HEARING
Conduct a public hearing regarding a substandard structure on property located at 4640
3.1 Lake Park Drive, The Colony, Texas, and having a legal description of Garza Lake
Estates, Block 6, Lot 23.
Ms. Browder presented to the Commission a detailed staff report providing the
current property owner, property location, existing condition of the property and
details explaining all the steps taken prior to bringing the case before them. The
following details were read allowed for the record.
EXISTING CONDITION OF PROPERTY
Inadequate Sanitation: Shall include, but not be limited to:
1. Lack of hot and cold running water to plumbing fixtures in a dwelling unit.
2. Lack of adequate heating facilities.
3. Lack of or improper operation of required ventilation equipment.
4. Lack of required electrical lighting.
5. General dilapidation or improper maintenance.
6. Accumulation of garage and rubbish sufficient to pose a health hazard.
Structural Hazard: Shall include, but not be limited to:
1. Members of walls, partitions, or other vertical supports that split, lean, list, or buckle due
to defective material or deterioration.
2. Members of walls, partitions, or other vertical supports that are of insufficient size to
carry imposed loads with safety.
3. Members of ceilings,roofs, ceiling and roof supports, or other horizontal members that
are of insufficient size to carry imposed loads with safety.
4. Fireplaces or chimneys which list, bulge, settle, or crack due to defective material or
deterioration.
Faulty Materials of Construction: All materials of construction, except those which are
specifically allowed or approved under this article and the building code, and which have
been adequately maintained in good and safe condition.
Faulty Weather Protection: Shall include, but not be limited to:
1. Deteriorated or ineffective waterproofing of exterior walls, roofs, foundations, or floors,
including broken windows or doors.
2. Defective or lack of weather protection for exterior wall coverage coverings, including
lack of paint, or weathering due to lack of paint or other approved protective covering.
3. Broken, rotted, split, or buckled exterior wall coverings or roof coverings.
Fire Hazard: Any building or portion thereof, device, apparatus, equipment,
combustible waste, or vegetation which, in the opinion of the chief of the fire department
or the chiefs authorized representative, is in such a condition as to cause a fire or
explosion or provide a ready fuel to augment the spread and intensity of fire or explosion
arising from any cause.
BACKGROUND
• April 4, 2013 - Received a complaint regarding the condition of the property. Conducted
an initial inspection of the property and made contact with the property owner. Was
advised by Mr. Carniero that he was going to start cleaning up the property that weekend.
• May 2, 2013 —Conducted the first re-inspection of the property and did not see much
improvement.
• May 2, 2013 — Sent substandard notice to the property owner.
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• May 30, 2013 —Mr. Carniero's contractor came into the office and slammed down three
warning notices and stated to the front counter staff that the work would be done in thirty
(30) days and he walked away.
• June 3, 2013 —Conducted a second re-inspection of the property and no progress was
made.
• June 3, 2013 —Sent final notice to the property owner.
• July 1, 2013 —Title search of the property was completed in order to start the substandard
process.
• July 23, 2013 —Obtained a warrant for the inspection of the property.
• July 24, 2013 —Executed warrant.
• July 25, 2013 —Mr. Carniero's son Anthony came into the office and obtained a
demolition permit for the burned garage.
• October 30, 2013 —A female representative for the property came into the office and
obtained a landfill pass. Staff printed out pictures of the debris and indicated to her what
items would need to be removed/repaired from the property in order to be in compliance.
• November 11, 2013 —Iris Browder, Community Image Manager, contacted Anthony
Carniero (son) and explained that it was imperative that the items be removed from the
property otherwise we would be forced to take the structure before the Building and
Standards Commission. She also explained that we would also provide them with
additional dump passes in an effort to motivate them to remove the debris from the
property.
• January 13, 2014—Final inspection of the property was conducted. The garage has been
removed, but the remaining structure still needs to be repaired.
• January 16, 2014—Obtained warrant for inspection of the interior of the property.
• January 17, 2014—Executed warrant.
SUBSTANDARD PROCESS OUTLINED IN ORDIANANCE
• July 1, 2013 —Title search of the property was completed. No lien holder found.
• February 3, 2014 — Notice mailed to the property owner informing him of the Building
and Standards Commission Meeting to be held on February 19, 2014. (Sent regular and
certified mail)
• February 4, 2014—Notice of hearing was posted at the property.
• February 4, 2012 - Verified no active water account. Property still listed under the name
Robert A. Carniero with the Denton County Appraisal District.
• February 7, 2014—Notice of hearing was posted in the newspaper.
After the staff report details were read, Ms. Browder explained to the Commission their options
which were to allow the home owner to repair the structure or demolish the structure within
thirty (30) days.
Chairman Tredo asked if anyone was present to speak on this particular item and the property
owner, Robert Carnerio got up and spoke to the Commission.
Mr. Carnerio told the Commission that he was trying to fix the place, but he is limited on funds.
He stated that he was homeless and doing the best he could to fix the place up. He asked for
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additional time to make the repairs. Mr. Carneiro said he doesn't have help and asked the board
for help and once he passes away the city could have the property.
Commissioner Yahwak asked if there was any money collected from insurance after the fire.
Mr. Carnerio said no. He asked if the city had any kind of government loans. The Commission
stated no.
The City Attorney, Jeff Moore, stated that the Commission does not have the authority to
provide financial assistance.
Mr. Carniero said he could get the house fixed for less than $30,000 and he has a place that he
can get the money.
Mr. Moore explained to the Commission the 3 options they had regarding regarding the
structure, which were to continue the public hearing for a month, draft an order stating to
repair/demolish in 30 days, or allow a 60 or 90 day extension that would include a schedule
showing the work to be completed.
Mr. Moore asked Mr. Carnerio if the house had electricity. Mr. Carniero said no, but he is
getting power from the property next door that he owns. Mr. Carniero said he does have running
water and sewer. Mathew See, a family friend who is helping Mr. Carnieor fix up the property,
stated that the reason the electrical cords are being run from the other property is just for the
remodel.
The City Attorney asked if the fireplace was going to be enclosed. Mr. Carniero said he was
going to remove it by Friday and we could inspect it at 2 o'clock. He stated that if he had 90
days the house would be fixed up and everything clean.
Commissioner Odum stated he had 10 months to fix the house and he didn't do it so what would
giving him an additional 3 months do. Commissioner Odum asked what has changed. Mr.
Carniero stated that he had to put his pride aside and ask/accept help from others to get the house
up to code.
Mr. Carniero asked for 90 days and stated if it was not done we can tear it down and he will sell
the lot. He stated he thought it was fair and asked the Commission if they would agree to that.
Commissioner Tredo stated that if after 60 days he is not progressing, that the city would tear
down the house. Commissioner Tredo asked if Mr. Carniero would agree to that. Mr. Carniero
stated yes, at the end of sixty (60) days he would knock it down and sell the lot. Commissioner
Tredo said he didn't want Mr. Carniero living at the property while it is being repaired. Mr.
Carniero said he would be living with friends,not the house.
Commissioner Odum asked if we could provide Mr. Carniero with a list of what needed to be
done on the property. The Building Official , David Summers, said he would need a qualified
electrician, framers and would need to submit for a permit.
Mr. Carniero said he was going to get an architect to draw up some plans.
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Commissioner Truskunas asked Mr. Carniero if the board decides to give him 30 or 60 days to
repair the structure and if it is not done by then, would he be willing to sign something saying
that the city could bulldoze the structure. Mr. Carniero said yes, he would let us demolish the
house in sixty (60) days if it is not done and he would pay off the lien once the property is sold.
Mr. Carniero said that before the Commission closes the meeting he wanted to state that he
agrees with the board 100 % and that two weeks is sufficient to get an architect to look at the
property and submit plans.
Commissioner Tredo closed the public hearing.
Consideration and action on a substandard structure on property located at 4640 Lake
3.2 Park Drive, The Colony, Texas, and having a legal description of Garza Lake Estates,
Block 6, Lot 23.
After discussion by the Commission, Commissioner Odum made a motion to authorize the chair
to sign an order that declares the structure at 4640 Lake Park Drive a substandard structure. The
order grants the owner until March 5th, 2014, to submit for the building permit, commence
repairs by March 19th, 2014 and complete the work by May 19th, 2014.
Commissioner Truskunas seconds the motion.
Commissioner Tredo summarized the dates from Mr. Carniero. Mr. Carniero said if he can't get
it done before then, he will come to the city and have the strucutre bulldozed.
Motion passes 5-0.
Meeting Adjo.'rned at 7:58pm
Charles Tredo, Chairperson
Iris row er, Recording Secretary
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