HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Resolutions (R-90-647)-12/18/1990
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RESOLUTION R-90-647
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A RESOLUTION APPROVING COUNCIL ACTION
UNDER BUSINESS AT THE REGULAR
COUNCIL MEETING OF
DECEMBER 18, 1990
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under Business,
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
COLLEYVILLE, TEXAS:
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Sec. 1.
THAT the agenda decisions approved by the Council action
under Business this date and not otherwise adopted by
Ordinance and/ or separate Resolution, as follows are
hereby adopted:
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THAT the Council hereby orders that the structure
located at 3907 Stonehaven, Colleyville, Texas also
known as Lot 10 Block 6, Windview Estates, be
repaired on or before March 31, 1991 by correcting
the deficiencies stated in the letter from the Code
Enforcement Officer of the City of Colleyville
dated October 17, 1990, which in incorporated
herein by reference. In the event said repairs are
not completed by said date then the structure shall
be demolished and all rubbish removed from the
property. In the event the owner fails to take
said action then the city shall complete the
ordered action, and a lien for all costs of said
work shall be imposed upon the property with
interest to accrue at the maximum rate allowed by
law.
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THAT the City has authorized trustee to offer to
acquire the land to the South of City Park owned by
Mary Wilson and consisting of approximately 10
acres up to $280,000.
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AND IT IS SO RESOLVED.
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Passed by a vote of cj ,. to -L on the 18th day of December, 1990.
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City Secretary
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October 17. 1990
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Sabine Valley Builders
c/o Tim Fleet
"329 East Belknap Street
Ft. Worth. Texas 7611!HJ302
CE File jJ90-Lf6-o I
Certified Mail IJP50 I 5777"2
Return Receipt Requested
Oear Mr. Fleet:
Per your verbal and' written request. the City of Colfeyville suspended abatement proceeding
a ainst the structure located at 3907 Stonehaven Drive. Colfe ville. Texas 76034. In late
A'ngwn;. you Indicated to the Community Code Inspector that you intended to resume
construction activity Mln a timely manner. M The CIty recognizes thet you reapplied and
received new building permits however, no work has been resumed on this structure as
of today's date. Therefore. this letter is to serve as notice to you that the City is resuming
abatement proceedings against your structure located at 3907 Stonehaven Orive.
Addltfonally. the CIty Is revoking your building permit.
Please be advised that no further extensions or suspensions will be given. Furthermore.
you may appeal this notice to the City Council. If you choose to exercise your right to
appeal.. the appeal must be in writing within fifteen days of receiving this notfce. Failure
to appeal will constitute a waiver of all right to an administrative hearing and determination
0' this matter.
Usted below are the conditions that were found to render the structure as dangerous:
A. All construction activity has ceased and there has been no construction within
the last six (6J months. Chapter 3. Section 302 lB. of the Uniform Code for
the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings states that a building may be declared
as a substandard structure whenever any portion of a building or structure remain
on site after the demolition or destruction of the building or structure or
whenever any buifding or structure is abandoned for a period In excess of si x
months so as to constitute such building or portion thereof an attractive nuisance
or hazard to the public.
B. The structure is an attractive nuisance to the chifdren in the neighborhood.
Chapter 3. Section 302 12. e; 77. state that a buifding may be declared as
substandard structure whenever the buifding or structure has been so damaged
by fire. wind. earthquake or (food. or has became so dilapidated or deteriorated
89 to became (l J an attractive nuisance to chi Idren: (iiJ a harbor for vagrants.
criminals or immoral persons: or as to (HiJ enable persons to report' thereto
for the purpose of committfng unlawful or immoral acts: and whenever any
building or structure Is in such a condition as to constitute a public nuisance
know to the cammon law or in equity jurisprudence.
c. The structure has deteriorated and damaged electrica' wiring and exterior waifs.
In addition. the structure laCks sufficient fire-restrictive construction. Chapter
3. Section 302 16. of the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings
states that a bui Iding may be declared as substandard structure whenever any
bui Iding or structure. because of obsolescence. dilapidated condition.
deterioration. damage. inadequate exits. lack of sufficient fire-f"esistive
construction. faulty electrical wiring. gas connections or heating apparatus.
or other cause. is determined by the fire marshal to be a fire hazard.
P.O. BOX 185 COLLEYVILlE. TEXAS 76034 (817) 281-4044
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Sabine Letter
October 17. 1990
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O. The structure current:ly does not have adequate fire-resiSl:ing or weather-resisting
qualities as t"equired by ene ColleYVille City Code and ene Uniform Building
Code. Chapter 3. Secticn 302 13. of ene Unifcrm Code For the Abatement of
Dangerous Buildings states that a building may be declared as a SUbstandard
structure whenever any building or structun! has been constructed. exists or
is maintained in viclaticn of any specific requirement: or prOhibition appl icable
to SUch building o~ structure provide by the building r-egulations of this city.
as specified in the Building Code or Hcusing Cads. or any law or ordinance of
this state or city relating to ene condition. locaticn or structure of buildings.
Again. the structure at 3907 Stonehaven Drive has been Found dangerous and unsafe by
the Building Official and Community Code lnspec:ar and is hereby ordered to be vecated
and demolished within twenty C20J days of recaipe of this notificaticn. If ycu choese not
to demolish the structure. the Building Official may proceed to cause the demclition to
b~ dane and a lien placed an the property.
The City of ColleYVilfe anticipates your immediaUt effortS in complying with the above
order. If you h~e any questicns regarding this matter.. please feel free to contac: me
a1: 2e 1-lfOqq.
- Sincerely.
Kl~n M. Loftis
Community Code Inspector
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cc: .Jerry R. Conatser. Ce~ified Mail 31=50 t5777~ 1. Rer::ur
Cave Oraz. Acting City Manager ./
.Jesse Lawson. Building Inspector ~
Ross Foster. City Attorney
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