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Owner: CTRA Property Holdings Corp, 8004 Two Coves Dr, Austin TX 78730 Robert Talley stated brick veneer on west wall starting to separate; also masonry and brick falling off on east side wall. West wall, straps running through windows and netting holding brick veneer where separating from concrete wall. Visible cracks and stress points in veneer. Some windows will not open due to pressure on them. Anchors have also been placed inside to secure veneer back to concrete wall. Large visible gap from inside around window showing separation of veneer from concrete wall. Board that was cut to size and placed inside a window is now bowed due to pressure and building shifting. Daylight visible inside around windows. Ken Kohls — What's causing settling and separation. Robert Talley — Not sure. Robert Talley's recommendation: Repair within 90 days, or back to BSC. That may mean demo of brick veneer. Not asking demo of concrete wall. Johnny Norris — All the anchoring holding it together, is that considered secure? Robert Talley — Yes, that's as secure as it's going to get without demo or repair of veneer. Ken Kohls — Is there a danger of the brick falling off into street? Robert Talley — Don't see brick separating on other walls at this point. What fell onto the sidewalk was a piece of the cornice. Recommend when doing repairs they should address east wall as well. Ben Vaughan — When did piece of cornice come down? Robert Talley — A couple of weeks ago. Ben Vaughan — Thought there was an episode earlier than that. Sally McEwin — What do you think danger is to public right now? Robert Talley — Hard to tell. Can see there are some problems, which is why it's brought to BSC, engineer was hired to mitigate which is what netting is designed to do. Johnny Norris — Are buildings on west side occupied? Robert Talley — Yes.