10-27-14 Regular Meeting of La Porte City Council

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Planning and Development Director Tim Tietjens requested to provide information that was secured during the meeting. Mr. Tietjens advised there are three permit applications on file that were denied prior to the 2012 City Council Meeting or the Planning and Zoning50 percent ruling. permit. Randy Cernosek, 303 S. Iowa St., addressed Council and requested he be allowed 30days to repair the carport structure. Councilmember Clausen questioned Mr. Cernosek why did it take this action to get him to begin repairs. Mr. Cernosek responded he has not worked on the carport recently but requests 30days to get the carport repaired. The public hearing closed at 7:31 p.m. The public hearing was re-opened at 7:32 p.m. to allow additional comments from the public. es advised his parents purchased the property over a year ago knowing there are issues. Mr. Perales provided Council a list of plans with the back garage and kitchen cabinets demolished. Mr. Perales advised it will take 60 days to bring the property up to code, and estimated the garage can take up to 4 months. The public hearing closed at 7:43 p.m. (b) Consider approval or other action regarding Ordinances authorizing the condemnation of seven (7) substandard buildings R. Davidson Councilmember Martin made a motion to move forward with the condemnation process of the three (3) substandard buildings,with the exception of 303 S. Iowa; 500 W. Main; 119 S. Carroll St.; and 3322 Clarksville,granting the four (4) properties a sixty (60) day extension to get their permits in order. Councilmember Leonard seconded. Ordinance 2014-3541: Assistant City Attorney Clark Askins read the caption of AN ORDINANCE DECLARING A MOBILE HOME STRUCTURE AND TWO ACCESSORY STORAGE BUILDINGS LOCATED ADJACENT TO SAID MOBILE HOME STRUCTURE LOCATED AT BLK 5, LT 75 & 75, SPENCER HIGHWAY ESTATES, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS, TO BE IN FACT A NUISANCE; ORDERING SUCH BUILDINGS CONDEMNED; FINDING THAT FRANCES DAVID TURRENTINE & LINDA DAVIS GARNER (C/O DOROTHEA F. HILL, DECEASED) ARE THE RECORD OWNERS OF SAID PROPERTY; ORDERING THE SAID OWNERS TO ENTIRELY REMOVE OR TEAR DOWN SUCH BUILDING(S) ORDERING THE SAID OWNERS TO COMMENCE SAID REMOVAL OR DEMOLITION WITHIN TEN (10) DAYS FROM THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ORDINANCE; AND TO COMPLETE SAID REMOVAL OR DEMOLITION WITHIN FORTY-FIVE (45) DAYS FROM THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ORDINANCE; ORDERING THE DANGEROUS BUILDING INSPECTION BOARD TO PLACE A NOTICE ON SAID BUILDINGS; ORDERING THE CITY SECRETARY TO FORWARD A COPY OF THIS ORDINANCE TO SAID OWNERS; PROVIDING FOR THE REMOVAL OF SAID BUILDINGS BY THE CITY OF LA PORTE IF NOT REMOVED BY SAID OWNERS IN THE MANNER PROVIDED HEREIN; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF; AND FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW. 612 Page of October 13, 2014, Council Meeting Minutes