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Board of Building Standards: demolition orders issued for two nuisance properties; several cases continued

AbileneMar 4, 20262 min read

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The Board met March 4, 2026 in City Hall Council Chambers with a quorum. Members approved the February 4, 2026 minutes and heard six property cases. The Board took no action on 2970 S 6th St, 1857 Jeanette St, and 4817 Mary Lou Ln (owners working toward compliance or sale). The Board found 1218 Matador St and 5174 Twylight Trl to be public nuisances and ordered owners to demolish or appeal to district court within 30 days (city may demolish thereafter). Meeting adjourned at 9:04 a.m.

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Approved minutes of February 4, 2026.
Case 24-000130 (2970 S 6th St): No action taken; owner entered into a compliance agreement and reported ongoing repairs.
Case 24-000572 (1218 Matador St): Determined property is a public nuisance; owner ordered to demolish or appeal to district court within 30 days or the City may demolish.
Case 24-000771 (1857 Jeanette St): No action taken; owner reported active permit and ongoing work.
Case 25-002452 (5174 Twylight Trl): Determined property is a public nuisance; owner ordered to demolish or appeal to district court within 30 days or the City may demolish.
Case 25-003241 (4817 Mary Lou Ln): No action taken to allow time for sale/title processing as requested by representative.
Meeting adjourned at 9:04 a.m.

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March 2026 Board of Building Standards

Mar 4, 2026, 8:30 AM555 Walnut St, City Hall, Council Chambers, Abilene, Texas 79601completed

Agenda

CALL TO ORDER
MINUTES
A. Public hearing and approval of the minutes of February 4, 2026 Board of Building Standards hearing.
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Decision: MINUTES
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
AGENDA ITEMS
A. Case for Rehabilitation, Demolition, or Civil Penalties - Case #24-000130: 2970 S. 6th St (FAIR PARK ACRES OUTLOT 3, BLOCK 3, LOT 4, TAYLOR COUNTY, TEXAS), Owner: Armstrong Electrical Supply, Inc
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Decision: AGENDA ITEMS
B. Case for Rehabilitation, Demolition, or Civil Penalties - Case #24-000572: 1218 Matador St (J B COLLINS OF B AUSTIN, BLOCK 2, LOT 1 & S46 OF 2, TAYLOR COUNTY, TEXAS), Owner: Smith, Bryan & Jackie
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Decision: AGENDA ITEMS
C. Case for Rehabilitation, Demolition, or Civil Penalties - Case #24-000771: 1857 Jeanette St (MEMORIAL PARK, BLOCK 4, LOT D, TAYLOR COUNTY, TEXAS), Owner: Armstrong, Jerold R. & Doris J.
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Decision: AGENDA ITEMS
D. Case for Rehabilitation, Demolition, or Civil Penalties - Case # 24-003876: 849 Green St (WESTERN HEIGHTS REP, BLOCK N, LOT 1, TAYLOR COUNTY, TEXAS), Owner: Casas For All, LLC
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Decision: AGENDA ITEMS
E. Case for Rehabilitation, Demolition, or Civil Penalties - Case #25-002452: 5174 Twylight Trl (SOUTHERN SANDS ADDN SEC 1 CONT 1, BLOCK 5, LOT 3, TAYLOR COUNTY, TEXAS), Mobile Home Label #TXS0571747. Land owner: Tijerina, David Timothy. Moblie Home owner: King, Olga C.
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Decision: AGENDA ITEMS
F. Case for Rehabilitation, Demolition, or Civil Penalties - Case #25-003241: 4817 Mary Lou Ln (BUTTON WILLOW PARKWAY SEC 2, BLOCK 6, LOT 3, TAYLOR COUNTY, TEXAS), Owner: Schronk, Robert & Gay
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Decision: AGENDA ITEMS
EXECUTIVE SESSION
A. 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney)
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Decision: EXECUTIVE SESSION
ADJOURNMENT