Neighbor reports open sewage hole between houses on Dunlop Street during commission public comment

During the public‑comment portion of the Oct. 29 Building and Standards Commission meeting, Julie Alexander described a long‑standing sanitary issue at 212 Dunlop Street, reporting an approximately 6‑by‑3 foot open sewage hole between her house at 210 Dunlap Street and the neighboring property. Alexander said the condition has existed “since the beginning of the year,” that persons have been living in the backyard, and that neighbors sought help for about 10 months.

Chair Timothy Stostad noted the item was not posted for action or discussion by the commission and did not open the floor for questions. The commission’s staff and members acknowledged the report; Alexander said she had already spoken with commissioners and had come to update the record.

No staff action was taken at the hearing. The commission’s normal process for off‑agenda public comments is to note the matter and refer it to staff for follow up when appropriate; anyone seeking enforcement or action should file a formal complaint with Austin Development Services so staff can initiate any required inspections or actions.