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The board opened a public hearing on the property and heard from Derek Benavides, who identified himself as one of the property owners. Benavides told the board the owners had secured fencing, removed debris and were working with Falcon Bank on financing; he said an appraisal had been ordered and that he expected to provide an updated status to the board. \"We are making that forward progress,\" Benavides said.

The city building inspector presented photographs and a technical assessment of the structure. The inspector described extensive decay of the wooden pilings, warped and sagging LVL beams, significant water damage to the roof and floors, and an uneven second floor caused by settlement. \"In my opinion ... the only way to get this house repaired or bring it to safe and sound conditions will be driving new pilings,\" the building inspector said. The inspector also noted the first-floor elevation (6.5 feet on the submitted elevation certificate) was below the cited minimum (7.2 feet) and that proposed engineered plans showed only a noncompliant 5-inch concrete slab and did not provide a method to raise or support the existing structure.

Board members discussed the inspector's findings and the engineer's submitted plans. The board emphasized that the SSRB has authority to require a surety bond to cover demolition or repairs and to set timelines and civil penalties for noncompliance. The board instructed the owner to return with structural engineer reports, a detailed timeline and a plan to address pilings and elevations.

The motion adopted by the board found the structure dilapidated, substandard and a public nuisance; it required the owner to submit a detailed plan and timeline and to post a surety bond adequate to cover required demolition or repairs by April 15, 2025. During discussion a board member suggested a bond amount and a later comment in the record indicated the board set the surety bond at $25,000. The motion was seconded and carried.

Board members said the bond is intended to ensure the city can remove or abate the structure if the owner does not complete required work. The building inspector declined to give a demolition estimate without an engineer's proposal; one board member speculated removal could be about $25,000 but the inspector did not endorse a fixed removal cost.

The board closed the public hearing and the motion carried; the board scheduled follow-up to review the owner's engineer reports and timeline.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","South Padre Island - Substandard Structure Review Board - Mar 05, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Substantive Structures Review Board declared 112 East Marlin a dilapidated, substandard structure unfit for habitation and ordered the owner to submit a detailed repair plan, timeline, and a surety bond by April 15, 2025; the board set a bond amount at $25,000.","taxTitle","South Padre , Cameron County, Texas","taxId",57359,"location","Texas","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6650042,"SSRB extends bond deadline for 204 West Gardenia, orders permits and repair start dates",355,169000,524000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2510716-cbdd962fc4ff75980e64fe54352eac08&start=169&end=524","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2510716-cbdd962fc4ff75980e64fe54352eac08/thumbnail_169000.jpg","/articles/6650042/Texas/SSRB-extends-bond-deadline-for-204-West-Gardenia-orders-permits-and-repair-start-dates","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6650042-b9b97ceac8f79b7ca77d1dd487783f76/orig.mp4?Expires=1770900497&Signature=WFMbSkUp1YJzGwPXjaINCZk~EmnYPhDy913xvQrarw9dseE-3iPXUfwHhfQqYhFCkIiRFmIkO-lPhA2M89qGVSBTg6wbahqBZ~RADdS~kL0rC873NmtIcfiBPRs9QvU90-CgYiVeiAxeJUkpxiB2Fvu8dFeBGdKrFjgYXMMa9K-i1FSdHzpCnHo~HxS~sZ5jyWeZgdhLOF~VGMADxDn4n3lK-~M34Mqbduic1dTI7N1AQAJGtizCCozLgejMsH~dJaXjVhfD8njDf1XWarpG0~eruKosJcjq4Bkd4pkthc9~7Dra7FHnqrRNrLFqQHhtRgMBrxUedapjMl3Cxgf63A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Substantive Structures Review Board voted to extend deadlines for the property at 204 West Gardenia and ordered the owner to obtain permits and begin repairs under a revised schedule.

Counsel for the owner, Andres Garcia Moreno, told the board that the owner had submitted a structural engineer’s plan and had applied for a surety bond and that the documents were with the building department for review. \"We did comply with the order ... and it has been submitted already with the building department,\" Moreno said.

Board members discussed deficiencies in the owner’s submission. One board member warned that a registered professional engineer’s design must be prepared prior to construction and said, \"You're not gonna be able to get a permit without this.\" The member also pointed out that the inspection report identified deck removal and electrical work that were not covered in the contractor bids.

The board’s motion set several deadlines: the owner must submit a surety bond in the amount of $150,000 by March 15; if not posted, civil administrative penalties of $500 per day will begin March 16. The owner must obtain all necessary permits and complete repairs by April 15, 2025, and begin required demolition and/or repairs by April 21, 2025. The motion was seconded and carried.

Counsel for the owner said the owner had applied with local vendors for a bond and would update the bond amount to match the board’s requirement. Board members noted that the bond size was intended to ensure funds would be available if the city must remove the structure.

No vote tally by name was recorded in the transcript; the chair called for the ayes and stated the motion carried.","The Substantive Structures Review Board extended the deadline for a surety bond at 204 West Gardenia to March 15, set permit and repair deadlines and warned civil penalties would begin March 16 if the bond is not posted.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6650046,"Substantive Structures Review Board approves Jan. 15 and Feb. 18 minutes",375,147000,522000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2510716-cbdd962fc4ff75980e64fe54352eac08&start=147&end=522","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2510716-cbdd962fc4ff75980e64fe54352eac08/thumbnail_147000.jpg","/articles/6650046/Texas/Substantive-Structures-Review-Board-approves-Jan-15-and-Feb-18-minutes","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6650046-dbe1c4a1d52abaea1cf5a14fd6ea8638/orig.mp4?Expires=1770900497&Signature=kwy0Hk1Y46s9Y04IVvcHMe~hKErKX2G0NE-2Dgz3inOrRt8WyAEqOTMhwoqqUdabl2602kw858R-6SaCMMkUbW8lIxKsRhHKfXWWneoi1R2tFRO1XZ9v1xF8xTTyfc2Ckg0NZouwUH-d3iKGg6kHceAYx2yN4C6yPo7DirxZvy~Mx-LjNThnZNni7zK8O2428PiMwsP5L~6b9srU7LtnR~WAuvCC3Kp0E4Iq9DK3sCcCCDK05rjUbcc~5lLbkLfCmI~kHlpYNlpKQ7djLhiRHig880ZrOd5WkVfu-DGTwHO8Ol3VqpY-F9bgccX4qOqOnAxRPmAgw~SYRyNH-wxuDg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Substantive Structures Review Board approved minutes from its Jan. 15 and Feb. 18, 2025, meetings during its regular session.

Board Chairperson called for public comment and then asked for a motion to approve the minutes. A board member moved to approve the minutes and the motion was seconded; the board voted in favor and the motion carried.

No additional discussion or conditions were recorded in the meeting transcript.","At its meeting, the Substantive Structures Review Board voted to approve minutes from its Jan. 15 and Feb. 18, 2025 meetings.","actionData","errors"]

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SSRB finds 112 East Marlin dilapidated and unfit for habitation; orders repair plan and $25,000 surety bond by April 15

SSRB extends bond deadline for 204 West Gardenia, orders permits and repair start dates

Substantive Structures Review Board approves Jan. 15 and Feb. 18 minutes