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San Antonio building board orders demolitions, postponement and a repair deadline
Summary
At its Feb. 5 meeting the San Antonio junta de normas de construcción approved demolition orders for unsafe properties, postponed one case for more documentation and gave one owner 180 days and required engineering reports to bring a damaged house into compliance.
The San Antonio junta de normas de construcción voted on multiple code-enforcement cases on Feb. 5, approving demolition orders for some properties, postponing another to allow owners to supply missing documentation, and setting a 180‑day repair schedule for a damaged home.
Crystal Town, an official with the city’s development department, presented evidence including photographs and inspection dates that led the board to declare 807 Elvira Street a public nuisance and order the property secured and demolished within 30 days. After police testimony about repeated illegal activity near Zavala Elementary, Robert Benkey moved for demolition; Anne Wayner seconded and the motion passed unanimously.
Asandro Cazahue, the compliance officer for 1027 Alametos Street, presented extensive structural and foundation failures and recommended demolition under Article 8, Chapter 6. Paul Sessions, who said he and his wife had purchased the property in 2024, told the board he accepted staff’s recommendation; the board moved to declare the property a public nuisance, secure it and demolish within 30 days, and the motion passed.
The board also considered 206 Cato Street, presented by Defini Sánchez, who recommended principal‑structure repairs and demolition of an accessory structure. Owner Jaime Flores requested six months to complete repairs and said he would perform much of the work himself; the board said more documentation was required and voted to postpone the hearing to the next available date (roll call later recorded 6 in favor, 1 opposed).
For 350 Southwest 41, Stephanie Sánchez presented photos showing fire and water damage. Owner Adela Segovia provided cost estimates and said she planned to repair the property to operate homes for people with intellectual disabilities. The board adopted an amended motion ordering repairs rather than demolition: the owner must complete repairs within 180 days, submit an engineering report within 30 days, and provide 30‑day progress reports to the code official; the board also required the property be secured and fenced. Ryan Baldwin moved to extend the initial 120‑day timeline to 180 days and the amended motion passed unanimously.
Smaller administrative actions included approval of the Nov. 6, 2025 minutes and the nomination of Fred Andes as vice president by proclamation.
