Board orders boarding, fence and crawlspace repairs for 1006 Galveston Street
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Summary
After reviewing photos and structural notes, the board approved staff recommendations to board windows and doors, remove collapsed rear stairs and place fencing at 1006 Galveston St.; a board member added an instruction to secure crawlspace openings.
The Planning and Zoning board on Jan. 14 approved staff recommendations to secure the property at 1006 Galveston Street by boarding windows and doors, removing collapsed rear stairs and installing fencing to prevent trespass.
Staff member (Speaker 2) described the property as vacant but with a sound roof and interior; inspectors found an open basement access and missing rear stairs. "We were inside," Speaker 2 said, noting the structure could be made habitable with repairs but that unsecured access presented a hazard.
Board members discussed whether demolition would be more appropriate for some cases but concluded this structure appeared repairable. A board member (Speaker 5) moved to accept staff recommendations and specifically added boarding of any crawlspace openings; the motion was seconded and passed by voice vote.
Staff said it would place a lien if the owner failed to comply with required work and would continue enforcement if repeat complaints arose.
