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Stephanie Sanchez, dangerous premises officer with Development Services, told the board the single‑story, slab‑on‑grade home sustained heavy fire damage to roof trusses and decking; collapsed ceiling drywall and insulation had filled interior floors; and the chimney flue and supporting wood members were charred and had \"minimal support.\" Sanchez said the property lacked active utilities and that no owner representatives were present at the hearing.

Sanchez said staff entered the property under a warrant to document interior conditions. \"A large section of the roof was consumed in the fire, exposing interior to wildlife and the elements,\" she said in her presentation and recommended demolition under City Code, article 8 chapter 6.

A board member moved to find the property not feasible to repair and to order demolition within 30 days; Anne Weiner seconded the motion. The board voted 6‑0 to approve demolition and the motion included clearing debris and securing the site. The board recorded the property’s proximity to a daycare as part of its public‑safety considerations.

Development Services said it will pursue demolition permitting and abatement if the owner does not act and will coordinate contractors to remove debris and secure the site.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","San Antonio - Building Standards Board - Apr 03, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","After staff presented photos of extensive fire damage and interior collapse, the Building Standards Board ordered demolition of the house at 223 Saddlebrook Drive. The owner was not present; the board voted 6‑0 to demolish within 30 days.","taxTitle","San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas","taxId",2771,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6614049,"Building board orders demolition of long‑vacant structure at 10466 Countryhorn after residents’ pleas",2070,4830000,6900000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2866325-da4977efa5b13fb716a4d60a9563dc87&start=4830&end=6900","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2866325-da4977efa5b13fb716a4d60a9563dc87/thumbnail_4830000.jpg","/articles/6614049/San-Antonio/Bexar-County/Texas/Building-board-orders-demolition-of-longvacant-structure-at-10466-Countryhorn-after-residents-pleas","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6614049-3eefa7391568906e9f40ffdb8e3993bc/orig.mp4?Expires=1770448365&Signature=N~WoH-yNe2mv9Gb4PNPP~5GSjatNn7Jz7lgPbxVDbNH7J1zQA67h43K1wIJg0q9ukgYG0SODvbjPBnfpYvbj8LRGo2xzNw34zu5gJ7w1jdXg2D7H6rO6xJItsggGCnToNaWi-t4Akaz2ipdf4c4r4828c5zb2toSNQr6kO4tin4Ba0JtWQSfRE~i2H9NM8ia7FjI70ANfwmXUMjxci6m-jm9zzCS28gjvC2WM9vBmME-RuZtrivswvcoD8wzezjj4SGGF~g7~iYyan9rkPrfZNOwl-xh-woC1p2UPOxeAMdyjmcdQdaDy74uomnXx0RKsxjg5M9NvELwGrxCYu3eOg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The City of San Antonio Building Standards Board on April 3 ordered demolition of a long‑vacant house at 10466 Countryhorn, following extensive public comment from neighbors who described repeated vandalism, animal infestation and safety concerns for students walking nearby.

Bergarian Bledsoe, dangerous premises officer, presented photos showing a cross‑gable roof with large holes, interior drywall collapse and pervasive water damage; staff recommended repair, noting the owner had expressed a desire to repair but reported insufficient funds and missed appointments with neighborhood housing programs.

Neighbors and other residents provided multiple on‑the‑record statements and emailed comments describing graffiti, an unsecured back fence that opens onto a greenbelt, vagrant activity, and a long‑standing hole in the roof. \"The back of the house faces a green belt, which at a diagonal faces the main through street Horn, which is all the school traffic comes through,\" said Anna Bierworth, a nearby resident. Dozens of emailed statements read into the record urged demolition because of the building’s proximity to schools and bus stops.

Despite staff’s earlier record of outreach and a note that neighborhood housing had been contacted to explore repair assistance, a board member moved to declare the main structure not feasible to repair and to demolish it within 30 days; the motion included a friendly amendment to also cut utilities. The motion passed by unanimous vote.

Board members and staff instructed that the property be secured, debris removed and utilities disconnected; Development Services said it would pursue demolition procedures and coordinate with contractors for abatement if the owner did not act. Several residents said they will continue to press for site clearance and possible neighborhood reuse of the lot.","After substantial public comment about vandalism, vermin and safety near schools, the Building Standards Board ordered demolition of a long‑vacant house at 10466 Countryhorn. Staff had flagged the house as dilapidated; neighbors and emailed commenters urged removal. The board voted unanimously to demolish and cut utilities.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6614054,"Board upholds notice of accumulation of rubbish at 1517 East Crockett after owner appeals",5535,2577000,8112000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2866325-da4977efa5b13fb716a4d60a9563dc87&start=2577&end=8112","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2866325-da4977efa5b13fb716a4d60a9563dc87/thumbnail_2577000.jpg","/articles/6614054/San-Antonio/Bexar-County/Texas/Board-upholds-notice-of-accumulation-of-rubbish-at-1517-East-Crockett-after-owner-appeals","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6614054-c5b3d6927b148370e1ff455a3d57f121/orig.mp4?Expires=1770448365&Signature=CqIrtWM03m9gd6YKXjiXcEAyHRtCGHpCbbIpeWa46ZMMZCxpCfWmnkOzln7eLRIN6lVyjSuGtQuCV9j98pnQZK34S4VoLTNlEF2aR-qFXlq~7tho3nLqjpW~CdQ0DWFiYLLOSiGFSBul5kpliIOOqQpE7SL0Rvs8lRfXJ92ucUEg~QQYHp13VrIPJZl6pkrUjU1DGqXMHrNIts5Nm1V~pdK-kpj93fpiKrZRLoYojC2aZ1nFFDWyFyw05a3TSHrUzFsgZYTNiY0O-dysuWV1w31ZGjH5~9eCg8F5r0rTDz3l~guYH6~P71L49tZ7JPVPeGALk~1OrFqb78wcC0VMtA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The City of San Antonio Building Standards Board on April 3 upheld a notice alleging accumulation of rubbish at 1517 East Crockett Street, concluding the notice had been properly issued.

Joseph Martinez, a code enforcement supervisor, presented photos showing rubbish and debris accumulated along the rear fence line and said a 311 report prompted the initial inspection. \"Photos were taken for the appeal case review,\" Martinez told the board, describing repeated re‑inspections in February and March and staff’s offer of clean‑up assistance that the owner declined.

Thomas McVay, the property owner, argued at length that trash blowing from a nearby H‑E‑B store—not his property—caused the accumulation. \"I demand that this notice evaporates,\" McVay said during public testimony, arguing multiple neighbors were similarly affected and that enforcement singled out certain homeowners.

Legal counsel and staff repeatedly clarified the narrow scope of the appeal: the board must decide only whether notice was properly given for the property listed, not whether the owner or a third party was responsible for the trash. After discussion, a board member moved to uphold the notice; the motion was seconded and passed by roll call, 6‑0.

The board’s action leaves in place staff’s requirement that the property be cleared of rubbish, with the owner able to coordinate with Development Services on abatement or corrective steps. Staff recorded the timeline for inspections and photos and noted the property’s rear faces Canton Street; some commenters asked staff to review related properties, but the board limited its ruling to the notice for 1517 East Crockett.","A San Antonio homeowner appealed a notice that his property had accumulated rubbish. The Building Standards Board found the notice was properly given and upheld it by unanimous 6‑0 vote. The owner disputed that trash came from a nearby H‑E‑B store but the board limited its review to whether notice was proper.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6614059,"San Antonio board orders demolition of dilapidated accessory structure at 111 Ferris Street",1193,1316000,2509000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2866325-da4977efa5b13fb716a4d60a9563dc87&start=1316&end=2509","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2866325-da4977efa5b13fb716a4d60a9563dc87/thumbnail_1316000.jpg","/articles/6614059/San-Antonio/Bexar-County/Texas/San-Antonio-board-orders-demolition-of-dilapidated-accessory-structure-at-111-Ferris-Street","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6614059-4f82b12fde772059eac20eb091bba7de/orig.mp4?Expires=1770448365&Signature=M-Uok6pxTgG5nHNKEpT4BJS-st~aghf3zlKZc4tBHcKR~wV0NS7sCZdkCvrlN0JRdj5-6YgpszmI3yByls4tcL9MkvjIE6qHYUUW3b5yJCbbGbqEfVhnvjj9kLIWsPWmtX8dBNKjapt5ZWAN8xR63uCj2OJZH710bnXpZAQwPOLHTT825cmozA9sVKNPaCkMfpoNzNj4jzcN7G4SLAZT-cauZ8eJReKDvt3GIeH1cMFnuBjO2FfWEjPT~H05~abSpr7-P-Olp-67Lf2pJmhSrpnT7SAXe9DRfRcij4QItZ4ehB8EiHQxDUcclLNcJy-iBq8GVj5gH4fJNoCDIl6~ow__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The City of San Antonio Building Standards Board on April 3 ordered demolition of an accessory structure at 111 Ferris Street, finding the building dangerous and not feasible to repair.

Jaime Hassell, dangerous premises officer with the Development Services Department, told the board the single‑story wood accessory structure was built in 1978, had a sagging roof, holes in exterior walls, collapsed interior flooring and extensive water damage. \"The pier and beam foundation is no longer visible with the structure sinking into grade,\" Hassell said during the presentation.

The board’s action follows staff’s finding that the accessory structure violated City Code, article 8 chapter 6, and met the definition of a dangerous building. William Chado, who said he is the property owner, told the board he has been negotiating a sale and that the prospective buyer told him the property \"could either be repaired\" or that the buyer could \"take care of the demolition.\" Chado said the contract’s closing date is May 2.

Board member Robert Toppi moved to find the accessory structure at 111 Ferris Street a public nuisance and order demolition within 30 days; Anne Weiner seconded. The motion passed by a 6‑0 roll call.

The board instructed the owner to coordinate with the assigned code officer on next steps for securing the site, clearing debris and complying with the demolition order. Staff noted there were no active permits on file and utilities to the structure had been disconnected.

The case record shows notices were mailed and posted as required and that the owner attended a pre‑board conference on July 30, 2024; no scope of work, proof of financing or permits were on file as of the April 3 hearing.

With the demolition order issued, the property owner and any contractor will need to follow permitting, debris removal and site‑security rules under Development Services procedures. The owner indicated he would share the sales contract with staff by email for the record.","The Building Standards Board ordered demolition of an accessory structure at 111 Ferris Street, finding it unsafe and not feasible to repair. The owner said he has a pending sale and asked the board to consider the buyer’s plans; the board ordered demolition within 30 days. Vote was 6-0.","actionData","errors"]

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