103 E. Elmview Place

1. CITY OF ALAMO HEIGHTS
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Lety Hernandez, Director of Community Development Services
SUBJECT: Case No. 902F – 103 E Elmview Pl
Request of Cipriano Espino, owner, for the compatibility review of the proposed
design located at 103 E Elmview Pl in order to construct a new single-family
residence with attached garage under Demolition Review Ordinance No. 1860
(April 12, 2010).
DATE: October 09, 2023
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
The property is zoned SF-A (Single Family District A) and is located on the north side of E
Elmview Pl at the Broadway intersection.
The ARB conducted the significance review and demolition was approved by City Council
previously (2021).

2. POLICY ANALYSIS
Lot Coverage / Floor Area Ratio Existing (in sq.ft) Proposed (in sq.ft)
Lot Area 11,837 11,837
Main House: 1st
Floor 2,661
Main House: 2nd
Floor 1,419
Front Porch 18
Side Porch
Rear Porch 448
Garage/Carport: 1st
Floor 577
Garage: 2nd
Floor
Shed
Breezeway
Covered Patio Structure
Total Square Footage: 5,123
Total Lot Coverage: 0 sq ft / 0.0% 3,704sq ft / 31.29%
Total FAR 0 sq ft / .000 4,657sq ft / .393
Bonuses Utilized
+2 – side or rear street/alley access
 Main Structure
o Height – 32ft 6½ -inches
o Siding – Brick and Stucco
o Roof – Composition Shingle

3. The Architectural Review Board completed the compatibility review at their September 19, 2023
meeting and voted unanimously to recommend approval of the proposed design as compatible
with suggestion to review fenestration of similar types of windows for all proposed elevations.
This project has not completed the plan review process and any revisions and/or variances, if
applicable, would need to be addressed prior to approval of a building permit.
FISCAL IMPACT
No projected fiscal impact from this project has been calculated.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment A – Web Packet
Attachment B – Response Cards
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Lety Hernandez
Director
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Buddy Kuhn
City Manager

4. CITY OF ALAMO HEIGHTS
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT
6116 BROADWAY
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78209
210-826-0516
Architectural Review Board Special Meeting
September 19, 2023 – 5:30 P.M.
Take notice that a Regular Architectural Review Board meeting of the City of Alamo Heights will be held
on Tuesday, September 19, 2023 at 5:30pm in the City Council Chamber, located at 6116 Broadway St,
San Antonio, Texas, 78209, to consider and act upon any lawful subjects with may come before it.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR TELECONFERENCE: Members of the public may also participate via audio
by dialing 1-346-248-7799 and entering access number 868 0184 5240#. If you would like to speak on
a particular item, when the item is considered, press *9 to “raise your hand”. Citizens will have three
(3) minutes to share their comments. The meeting will be recorded.
Case No. 902 F – 103 E Elmview Pl
Request of Cipriano Espino, owner, for the compatibility review of the proposed design located 103 E
Elmview Pl in order to construct a new single-family residence with attached garage under Demolition
Review Ordinance No. 1860 (April 12, 2010).
Chapter 5 of Code of Ordinances (Buildings and Building Regulations) requires City Council to consider the
ARB’s recommendation for all demolition/final design review applications. Please check the ARB posted
results on the City’s website after the ARB meeting to confirm any future meeting dates.
Plans may be viewed online at http://www.alamoheightstx.gov/departments/planning-and-development-
services/public-notices/ and at the Community Development Services Department located at 6116 Broadway
St. Floorplans will not be available online. Contact Michelle Ramos, Planner, at 210-882-1505 or
mramos@alamoheightstx.gov, Lety Hernandez, Director, at 210-832-2250 or
lhernandez@alamoheightstx.gov, or our office at (210) 826-0516 for information regarding this case.
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Lety Hernandez
Subject: 103 E Elmview Project
From: Guy Hamilton <>
Sent: Friday, September 29, 2023 5:41 PM
To: Lety Hernandez <lhernandez@alamoheightstx.gov>
Cc: Leah Bullock < >
Subject: 103 E Elmview Project
Lety,
Here are my concerns for you to share with city council.
Normally I think the city not involving in landscaping or fence at this stage would be understandable, but this is at an
intersection where northbound traffic on Broadway is currently obstructed when exiting the alley. Despite numerous requests
to cut the shrubs back to the required 30", they have not been cut down.
If they plan to put a cinderblock fence like Ms Cruz did across the street that would be bad for exiting the alley. While the city
may not require it, I think the city should ask and require something in the matter of public safety. I also want to know what
they plan to do along my property line since the hackberry and huisache is knocking my fence over in places.
This is a concern for a lot of people on my block as well as people across the alley. There are a lot of homes in the 100 block of E
Edgewood as well as my block that have alley access that are beyond the 200 foot notice requirement. The residents of E
Edgewood are potentially unaware of this project.
I do wish they used elevations with more wood type siding (such as hardi plank) but my concern is with fence and landscaping
blocking the view of traffic northbound on Broadway.
I would vote in support of the project subject to the applicant submitting a plan for fencing and landscaping along the property
lines.
Guy Hamilton
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Lety Hernandez
Subject: 103 E Elmview Project
From: Leah Bullock
Sent: Tuesday, October 3, 2023 7:32 PM
To: Lety Hernandez <lhernandez@alamoheightstx.gov>; 'Guy Hamilton' < >
Subject: RE: 103 E Elmview Project
I want to second Guy’s concerns. I will say that if I were to live at that house, I would hope for a way to block out the traffic
noise. However, if they receive approval to build a tall fence on the Broadway side, it should be required that they construct it
close enough into the property line so as not to become an impediment for drivers’ sight lines for oncoming traffic.
Thank you so much!
Leah Bullock
From: Lety Hernandez <lhernandez@alamoheightstx.gov>
Sent: Friday, September 29, 2023 6:15 PM
To: Guy Hamilton < >
Cc: Leah Bullock < >
Subject: RE: 103 E Elmview Project
Thanks!
Thank you,
Lety Hernandez
From: Guy Hamilton < >
Sent: Friday, September 29, 2023 5:41 PM
To: Lety Hernandez <lhernandez@alamoheightstx.gov>
Cc: Leah Bullock < >
Subject: 103 E Elmview Project
Lety,
Here are my concerns for you to share with city council.
Normally I think the city not involving in landscaping or fence at this stage would be understandable, but this is at an
intersection where northbound traffic on Broadway is currently obstructed when exiting the alley. Despite numerous requests
to cut the shrubs back to the required 30", they have not been cut down.
If they plan to put a cinderblock fence like Ms Cruz did across the street that would be bad for exiting the alley. While the city
may not require it, I think the city should ask and require something in the matter of public safety. I also want to know what
they plan to do along my property line since the hackberry and huisache is knocking my fence over in places.
This is a concern for a lot of people on my block as well as people across the alley. There are a lot of homes in the 100 block of E
Edgewood as well as my block that have alley access that are beyond the 200 foot notice requirement. The residents of E
Edgewood are potentially unaware of this project.
I do wish they used elevations with more wood type siding (such as hardi plank) but my concern is with fence and landscaping
blocking the view of traffic northbound on Broadway.
Attachment B

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I would vote in support of the project subject to the applicant submitting a plan for fencing and landscaping along the property
lines.
Guy Hamilton
Attachment B

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