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HomeMy WebLinkAboutO-1980-1202 . e e ORDINANCE NO. /;l.OtL AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE BUILDING LOCATED ON LOT"ONE el), BLOCK ONE (I), CRESCENT SHORES, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS, TO BE IN FACT A NUISANCE; ORDERING StICH BUILDING CONDENNED; FINDING THAT MATTHEW,L. GRECO IS THE RECORD ONNER OF S^ID PROPERTY; ORDERING THE SAID OWNER TO ENTIRELY REHOVE 'OR TEAR DOWN SUCH BUILDING; ORDERING THE SAID m-lNER TO CON~tENCF. SAID REMOVAL OR DEHOLITION WITHIN TEN e 10) DAYS FROM THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ORDINANCE; ORDERING THE FIRE CHIEF TO PLACE A NOTICE ON SAID BUILDING; ORDERING THE CITY CLERK TO FORWARD A COpy OF THIS qRDINANCE TO SAID OWNER; PROVIDING FOR THE RENOVAL OF SAID PREMISES BY THE CITY OF LA PORTE IF NOT REMOVED BY SAID OWNER; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of La Porte, passed and approved Sections 8-11S through 8-126 of "the Code of Ordinances, City of La Porte, creating a Board of Inspection to be composed of tt the Building Inspector or his duly authorized representative, the Fire Chief or his duly authorized representative, and the Fire Marshal or his duly authorized representative; WHEREAS, such. Code sections, provide that, whenever it shall come to the attention of City Commission that a nuisance exists, as defined in said Ordinance, such Board shall within twenty-four (24) 'hours of the receipt of such complaint make a thorough inspection of such alleged nuisance, and thereafter immediately make its report in 'writing as further provided in said ordinance; . WHEREAS, it has heretofore come to the attention of City Commission that the building located on lot one (I), block 9ne"11) , tt Crescent Shores, Harris County, Texas, has, for reason of neglect. or misuse has been allowed to deteriorate into a condition of decay or partial ruin and become a fire hazard, and is so situated as to; endanger the person and property of others; WHEREAS, City Commission heretofore, to-wit: on the 18th day of February 1980 ordered said Board of Inspection to make its thorough inspection of said building located on said property, and to thereafter make its report in writing, as provided in said Ordinance, of the circumstances and condition of the said building; WHEREAS, said Bo~rd of Inspection has heretofore made and filed eits written report, datcdFebru~ry 18,19.8-0 finding such said building to be in fact a dangerous building; e e e Ordinance No. /:20,,1.:., Page 2 WHEREAS, City Commission received such report, and ordered notice to the record owner of said property M~tthew L. Greco whose address is 4109 Mc Kinney, Houston, Tx-. 77003 , that a hear- ing as provided in Section 5 of said Ordinance would be held at 7:00 P.M., February l3,1980, at the Commission Chamber, City Hall, City of La Porte, La porte, Texas, at which time the Commission would hear evidence for and against the conclusions of the Board; WHEREAS, the City Clerk has heretofore served notice of said _hearing upon said owner, by registered mail, return receipt requested, which return receipt indicates that said owner received said notice onDecember 22, 19 79.adate more than ten (10) days before the date set i for said hearing; WHEREAS, at said date, time, and place, City Commission met in regular session to conduct such public hearing, at which time evidence was presented both for and against the conclusions of the Board of Inspection; WHEREAS, City Commission, after due deliberation, and within fifteen (IS) days after the termination of the hearing, is required to make its decision in writing and enter its order; and ~ WHEREAS, City commission entered its order on the 20th day of Feb~ ruary 1980, a day which is within fifteen (IS) days after the term- ination of the hearing; NOW THEREFORE: BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE: Section I. This Ordinance contains the findings and orders of the City Commission of the City or La Porte, and its conclusions, based upon the evidence presented at said hearing. Section 2. Based on the evidence presented at said hearing, the City Commission hereby adopts the attached report of the Board 4ItOf Inspection, in full, and incorporates such by reference herein as fully as though set out herein. e e It Ordinance No.J~O~, Page 3 Section 3. The City Commission hereby finds, determines and declares such building to be a nuisance, and orders such building condemned. Section 4. The City Commission hereby finds, determines and declares that Matthew L~ Greco , who resides at 4109 Mc Kinney, Houston Texas, 77003 , is the record owner of the property on which this building is situated, and that as such record owner, the said Matthew L~ Greco , has been duly and legally notified of these e proceedings. Section 5. The City Commission hereby orders the said M~tthew L. Greco to entirely remove or tear down such building, and further orders the said MATTHEW L. GRECO to commence such removal within ten (10) days from the effective date of this Ordinance, and to complete such removal or demolition of such building within a reasonable time. Section 6. The City Commission hereby orders the Fire Chief of the City of La Porte to cause a notice of the dangerous, insani- tary condition of the building to be affixed in one or more conspicuous places on the exterior of the building, which notice or notices shall ~not be removed or defaced by any person, under penalty of law. Section 7. The City Commission hereby orders the City Clerk to forward a certified copy of this Ordinance, to the record owner of said property, the said ~TTHEW L. GRECO, 4109 Mc Kinney, Houston, Texas 77003, by registered mail, return receipt requested. Section 8. Should the said Matthew L. Greco not comply with the orders contained in this Ordinance relating to the removal or demolition of such building within ten (10) days after service hereof, then the Board of Inspection of the City of La Porte shall enter upon the said premises with such assistance as it may deem 4Itnecessary, and cause the said building to be removed or demolished without del~y, and the expenses of such procedure shall be chargee - . . e e e Ordinance No. /,,"O./l1 Page 4 against the said Matthew L Greco , record owner of said property, and shall thereupon become a valid and enforceable personal obligation of said owner of such premises, and the said Board of Inspection shall carefully compute the cost of such removal or demolition, which cost shall be hereafter assessed against the land occupied by such building, and made a lien thereon. Section 9. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after' its passage and approval. e PASSED AND APPROVED this the 7.d- day of ~/'f.PtJ CITY OF LA PORTE By~ - f:?~ J. J. Meza,'Mayor~ ,...... ATTEST: /Jl~~'Jj;-W · ~~t~ e . ' ''t.' . ... ... .'" .. . CITY OF I.A PORTE DANGEROUS BUILDING INSPECTION FORM e DATE-..Jfune 7. 1979 STREET ADDRESS 1915 Cresentview Drive. La Porte. Texas OWNER Matthew L. Gre co OCCUPANT Vacant ADDRESS 4109 Mckinney. Houston. 77003 AGENT N/A SURVEY OR SUBDIVISION Cresent Shores ZONING R- I BLOCK 1 LOT 1 TYPE OCCUPANCY Residence FACILITIES AVAILABLE: WATER Yes SANITARY SEWER Yes ELECTRICAL POWER Yes GAS Yes 1 '1 OCCUPIED NUMBER OF DWELLING UNITS VACANT e AS REQUIRED IN CITY OF LA PORTE ORDINANCE #1145, SECTION 8-118, THE BOARD OF INSPECTION MADE AN INSPECTION OF THE AFOREMENTIONED PROP- ERTY~ AND DETERMINED THE BUILDING LOCATED THEREON, IN THEIR OPINION, IS IN FACT A DANGEROUS BUILDING, FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: (AS OUTLINED IN CITY OF LA PORTE ORDINANCE #1145, SECTION 8-117). EJ (1) o (2) GJ (3) EJ (4) e (SEE INSPECTION REPORT. ) BECAUSE OF FAULTY CONSTRUCTION, AGE, LACK OF PROPER 'REPAIR OR ANY OTHER CAUSE,' IT IS ESPECIALLY LIABLE TO FIRE AND CONSTITUTES A FIRE HAZARD; OR BECAUSE OF FAULTY CONSTRUCTION OR ANY OTHER CAUSE, IT IS LIABLE TO CAUSE INJURY OR DAMAGE BY COLLAPSING OR BY COL- LAPSE OR FALL OF ANY PART OF SAID STRUCTURE; OR BECAUSE OF ITS CONDITION OR BECAUSE OF LACK OF SECURED DOORS OR WINDOWS, IT IS AVAILABLE TO AND FREQUENTED BY MALEFACTORS OR DISORDERLY PERSONS WHO ARE NOT LAWFUL OCCUPANTS OF SAID STRUCTURE; OR BECAUSE OF ITS CONDITION, IT IS DANGEROUS TO PUBLIC HEALTH AND MAY CAUSE OR AID IN THE SPREAD OF DISEASE OR INJURY TO THE HEALTH OF THE OCCUPANTS OF IT OR NEIGH- BORING STRUCTURES. CHECKLIST ON REVERSE SIDE WHICH IS A PART OF THIS FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS OF THE BOARD OF INSPECTION: IT TS THEUNANIMOUSOPINION.OF.THISINSPEeTION BOARD. AFTER USING THE CITY OF LA PORTE ORDINANCE #1060 (STANDARD HOUSING CODE, 1976 EDITION) AS ITS GUIDE IN MAKING THE INSPECTION. THAT THIS BUILDING IS IN FACT DANGEROUS, BUT STILL REPAIRABLE. ALL REPAIRS OR ALTERATIONS REOUlRED TO BE DONE SHALL BE DONE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL CITY OF LA PORTE CODES AND ORDINANCES APPLICABLE. IF THE REPAIRS OR ALTERATIONS ORDER IS ,. NOT COMPLETED WITH WITHIN THE TIMETABLE SET OUT IN CITY OF LA PORTE ORDINANCE #1145, IT IS THEN THE UNANIMOUS OPINION OF THIS INSPECTION BOARD THAT THIS BUILDING BE DE- .' MOLISHED. . INSPEC:rOR.S: ~ / ~ ~ Be amin Ta1burt City Building Inspector ~~ }<'L. Sease' Fire Chief rtJf.l/J~ Paul R. Hickenbottom Assistant Fire Marshal . . CHECK LIST l-I (]) .~ (]) ~ ru .Q'tl ru ~ (]) REMARKS ~ (]) 0...... tJ1 p:: ~...... (]) ru LA PORTE ORDINANCE #1060 'tl 'tl 'tl~ ru (]) (]) 11l (STANDARD HOUSING CODE, ~ (]) (]) l:: H Z ZH 1976 EDITION) I. Means of Egress o K 2. Room S~zes O.K. 3. Privacy of Bath O.K. 4. Privacy of Bedrooms O.K. 5. Free of Infestat~ons N/A 6. Garbage Storage X 301. 7 7. Ceiling Heights O.K. 8. Window Clearances O.K. 9. Window Area O.K 10. Window Openable Areas X 304.10 II. \'lindow Sash X 304.9 12. Screens X X 304.13 13. Window Frames X 304.7 14. Foundation X 304.1 IS. Piers X 304 1 16. Floor Framing O.K. 17. Flooring O.K. 18. Exterior Walls X 304.2 19. Columns O.K. 20. Exterior Steps O.K. 21. Exterior Stairs "N/A 22. Roofing X 304.3 23. Roofing Flashing N/A 24. Roof Rafters X 304.17 25. Sheathing X 304.2 26. Exterlor Doors X 304.7 27. Interior Doors O.K. 28. Partitions O.K. 29. Interior Stairs X 304.5 30. Ceiling Joists O.K. 31. Hardware X X 304.11 32. Mechanlcal Ventlla- tion N/A 33. Electric Lights X 302.4 34. Electric Switches X 302.4 35. Electric Outlets O.K. 36. Electric Panel O.K. 37. Heatlng Equipment X 301. 5 38. Sink O.K. 39. Lavatory O.K. 40. Water Closet O.K. 41. Bath Tub O.K. 42. Plumbing Drainage O.K. 43. Hot Water X 301. 3 44. Cold Water X 301.3 45. Water Heater X X 301.4 46. Grass Ordinance 716 47. Trash Ordinance '716 48. Appllances X Ordinance '785 49. Furnlture N A 50. Automobiles N A - 51. Secondary Structure N A - CODE VIOLATION This building does not meet the mln~mum standards of the 1976 Edition, Standard Housing Code, as outlined in the remarks section of this checklist. '. \"'. '" ...~ e e e .