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300 South Houston judged unsafe; commission discusses special meeting and demolition timing
Summary
Staff reported 300 South Houston remains unsafe and falling apart after a prior substandard determination; commissioners discussed whether to call a special meeting to meet the 30-day notification window and authorize demolition, but staff said certified-mail receipt dates likely push action to the July meeting while the city can secure openings in the meantime.
Staff told the Building Standards Commission that 300 South Houston had been determined substandard at a prior meeting and the owner was ordered to repair, remove or demolish the structure within 30 days after notification was mailed on 06/15/2026. Staff said 28 days had elapsed since the order and the structure is now in a dangerous state and not fully secured.
A commissioner said the roof and interior are in very bad shape and raised public-safety concerns about children entering the property during summer. Staff said the city can board up openings to reduce risk but cannot fully secure the structure. The owner had signed for certified letters acknowledging the order; staff recommended waiting until the 30 days elapsed before taking demolition action unless a special meeting is called.
Commissioners discussed scheduling a special meeting to meet the 30-day requirement, noting city holidays and certified-mail receipt dates affect the timeline. Staff advised the commission to verify the certified-letter delivery date (which controls the 30-day clock); because of mail-stamp dates discussed in the hearing, commissioners concluded they likely must wait until early July and tentatively scheduled follow-up for the regular July 20 meeting while directing staff to board up openings and evaluate options for an earlier special meeting if warranted.
No demolition vote was taken at this meeting; commissioners instructed staff to pursue property-securement measures and to return with updated documentation and timing for any enforcement action.
