Item # 6 - 237 Argo Compatibility Only (Accessory)

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. 876F – 237 Argo
Request of Lyndsay Thorn of Thorn Architects, PLLC, applicant, representing Stacy and
Jeff Foerster, owners, for the compatibility review of the proposed design located at 237
Argo in order to construct a 2-story detached garage under Demolition Review
Ordinance No. 1860 (April 12, 2010).
DATE: March 28, 2022
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
The property is zoned SF-B and is located on north side of Argo at the intersection of Arbutus.
The existing garage will be demolished and replaced with the new detached 2-story garage. The
first floor consists of the required two (2) covered parking spaces and the second floor is living
area. The proposed will be a decrease in square footage and will bring the property into
compliance in regards to Lot Coverage. In addition, no variances are being requested for this
project.

2. POLICY ANALYSIS
Lot Coverage / Floor Area Ratio Existing Proposed
Lot Area 7,440 7,440
Main House 1st
Floor* 2,415 2,415
Main House 2nd
Floor
Main House – Loft
Garage/Carport – 1st
Floor* 539 406
Garage – 2nd
Floor 319
Front Porch* 124 124
Side Porch*
Rear Porch*
Covered Patio* 30 30
Excluded - Trellis (281)
Total Gross Square Footage 3,108sq ft 3,294sq ft
Lot Coverage* (max 40%) 3,108sq ft / 41.77% 2,975sq ft / 39.98%
FAR (max 50% with bonus) 2,954sq ft / 39.70% 3,140sq ft / 42.04%
Bonuses utilized
+4 – Preservation of fifty (50) percent of main structure
+2 – Side or rear street/alley access
 Garage – Detached (2-story)
o Height – 19ft 11-3/4 inches
o Roof – Standing Seam Metal
o Siding – Hardie siding and wood trim
 Chapter 5 – Buildings and Building Regulation, Article IX. – Demolition
Two-story detached accessory structures intended to replace previously permitted demolitions of
exempt accessory structures shall be governed by demolition review regarding compatibility
regardless of whether any significance determination was reviewed under Demolition Review
Procedures per Section 5-134(b)(1).
The Architectural Review Board considered the project at their regular meeting on March 15,
2022. The board voted unanimously to recommend approval of the design as compatible.
FISCAL IMPACT
No projected fiscal impact from this project has been calculated.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment A – Web Packet
______________________
Lety Hernandez
Director
______________________
Buddy Kuhn
City Manager

3. CITY OF ALAMO HEIGHTS
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT
6116 BROADWAY
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78209
210-826-0516
Architectural Review Board Meeting
March 15, 2022 – 5:30 P.M.
Take notice that a Regular Architectural Review Board meeting of the City of Alamo Heights will be held
on Tuesday, March 15, 2022 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. Per
Governor’s Order GQ-36, attendees are not required to wear facial covering (mask) but
they are encouraged. The City will continue to practice social distancing, and seating will
be limited to capacity limits.
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. 876 F – 237 Argo
Request of Lyndsay Thorn of Thorn Architects, PLLC, applicant, representing Stacy and Jeff Foerster,
owners, for the compatibility review of the proposed design located at 237 Argo in order to construct a 2-
story detached 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 are available for public viewing on the City’s website, with the exception of floor plans,
(http://www.alamoheightstx.gov/departments/planning-and-development-services/public-notices/)
and at the Community Development Services Department located at 6116 Broadway St, 2nd
floor.
You may also contact Lety Hernandez (lhernandez@alamoheightstx.gov) by email or our office at
(210) 826-0516 for additional information regarding this case.
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ARGO AVENUE
NORMANDY AVENUE
ABISO AVENUE
ARBURTUS
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237 ARGO
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FOERSTER
RESIDENCE
237
Argo,
San
Antonio,
TX
78209
SHEET
Designer
Checker
FOERSTER RESIDENCE
237 ARGO SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS 78209
LOT 20 BLOCK 132 N.C.B. 4024
ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT
SCALE: N.T.S.
2 Location Map
TRUE
NORTH
No. Revisions Date
Attachment A

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FOERSTER
RESIDENCE
237
Argo,
San
Antonio,
TX
78209
SITE EXHIBITS
Designer
Checker
No. Revisions Date
EXISTING CONDITIONS
PROPOSED
LAPPED SIDING TO MATCH EXISTING
STANDING SEAM METAL ROOF
NEW FENCE
NEW SLIDING GATE
Attachment A

9. MWAVE
//
17.0
6.0
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8.6
5.5
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6.0
6.5
26.3
20.5
ARGO
AVENUE
ALAMO HEIGHTS
(50' RIGHT-OF-WAY)
ONE STORY RESIDENCE
WOOD SIDING
GARAGE
CONC. CURB
CONC.
CURB
CONC. SIDEWALK
CONC.
WALK
CONC.
PATIO
CONC.
WALK
CONC.
WALK
CONCRETE
DRIVE
COV.
CONC.
PATIO
AC
FIELD: 50.01'
FIELD: N90°00'00"W 50.07'
FIELD: S89°10'21"E 49.38'
FIELD:
N00°00'00"W
150.00'
FIELD:
S00°16'01"E
149.29'
PLAT: 50.00'
PLAT: 50.00'
PLAT:
150.00'
PLAT:
150.00'
(BASIS OF BEARINGS)
CONCRETE
APRON
COV. CONC.
PORCH
LOT 20
BLOCK 132
N.C.B. 4024
CONC.
CONC.
STEPS
AC
AGRO
AVENUE
(50'
RIGHT-OF-WAY)
LOT 19
LOT 2
LOT 1
CONC.
STEPS
ADJACENT
CONCRETE
DRIVE
CONC.
WALL
5.8
2.9
6.9
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LEGEND
1/2" IRON ROD FOUND
1/2" IRON ROD SET
AIR CONDITION UNIT
WOOD FENCE LINE
POWER POLE
CHAIN-LINK FENCE LINE
FIRE HYDRANT
OVER HEAD ELECTRIC LINE
2 STORY PROPOSED
GARAGE & ACCESSORY
DWELLING UNIT
EXISTING RESIDENCE
TO REMAIN
LANDSCAPE BY
OTHERS AT LATER
DATE
EXISTING TO BE
DEMOLISHED
EXISTING TO BE
REMAIN
PROPOSED NEW
CONSTRUCTION
NEW 6' FENCE
4' - 4" 10' - 0" 26' - 0" 9' - 0"
32'
-
5"
4'
-
5"
1ST FLOOR ROOF LINE
2ND FLOOR SETBACK
2ND FLOOR ROOF LINE
NEW 6'X16'
ROLLING GATE
49' - 4"
SETBACK
3'
-
0"
SETBACK
3' - 0"
24'
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0"
20'
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0"
281 SF
TRELLIS
AC
PAD
20" PECAN TREE
5" HACKBERRY
10" PECAN
20" OAK
49' - 4"
150'
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0"
SETBACK
3' - 0"
SETBACL
3'
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0"
EXISTING GARAGE
TO BE DEMOLISHED
IN ENTIRETY
EXISTING RESIDENCE
TO REMAIN
EXISTING TO BE
DEMOLISHED
EXISTING TO BE
REMAIN
PROPOSED NEW
CONSTRUCTION
REMOVE
PECAN TREE
REMOVE
HACKBERRY
TREE
REMOVE PECAN
TREE
REMOVE OAK
TREE
REMOVE WOOD FENCE
REMOVE CONCRETE
PATIO & WALKWAYS
SAWCUT AND REMOVE EXISTING CONCRETE FLATWORK & APRON
REPAIR EXISTING
CONCRETE WALK
EXISTING FENCE
TO REMAIN
150'
-
0"
49' - 4"
SETBACK
3'
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0"
SETBACK
3' - 0"
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INCOMPLETE AND CANNOT BE
USED FOR REGULATORY
APPROVAL, PERMITTING,
BIDDING OR CONSTRUCTION.
ARCHITECT: LYNDSAY THORN
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Date:
Project No.
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Checked:
Scale:
Drawing Title:
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document
©
2021
by
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Architects.
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without
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FOERSTER
RESIDENCE
237
Argo,
San
Antonio,
TX
78209
SITE PLAN
Designer
Checker
No. Revisions Date
SCALE: 1" = 10'-0"
3 SITE PLAN - PROPOSED VS. EXISTING SCALE: 1" = 10'-0"
1 EXISTING SURVEY
SCALE: 1" = 10'-0"
2 SITE PLAN - DEMOLITION
Attachment A

10. MWAVE
UC REF.
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EXISTING HOUSE TO REMAIN
9'
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9'
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STEEL WIDE FLANGE
BEAM, PAINTED
2' - 0" 10' - 0" 2' - 0"
2X10 STAINED WOOD BEAMS W/
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TYP.
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NEW CONCRETE DRIVEWAY,
APRON, AND CURB CUT
2 STORY PROPOSED
GARAGE & ACCESSORY
DWELLING UNIT,
RE: A2.1
NEW 6' FENCE
NEW 6'X16'
ROLLING GATE
FIRST FLOOR ROOF LINE ABOVE
LANDSCAPE BY OTHERS
AT LATER DATE
7' - 0"
3'
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WOOD STAIRS W/ 36" HIGH
HANDRAIL & 42" HIGH GUARDRAIL
3"
/
1'-0"
4" / 1'-0"
3"
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1'-0"
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1"
11'
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4"
2 STORY PROPOSED
GARAGE & ACCESSORY
DWELLING UNIT,
RE: A2.1
3' - 0" 20' - 0"
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2021
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Architects.
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FOERSTER
RESIDENCE
237
Argo,
San
Antonio,
TX
78209
ENLARGED SITE PLAN &
ROOF PLAN
Designer
Checker
No. Revisions Date
SCALE: 1/4" = 1'-0"
1 ENLARGED SITE PLAN
SCALE: 1/4" = 1'-0"
2 SECOND FLOOR ROOF PLAN
SCALE: 1/4" = 1'-0"
3 FIRST FLOOR ROOF PLAN
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11. FIRST FLOOR
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SECOND FLOOR PLATE HT
116' - 4 3/4"
SECOND FLOOR
109' - 4 3/4"
B A
5"
AVERAGE GRADE
PROPERTY
LINE
STANDING SEAM METAL ROOF
PAINTED WOOD EXPOSED EAVES
PAINTED WOOD TRIM
PAINTED LAPPED SIDING TO
MATCH MAIN HOUSE
2X10 STAINED WOOD BEAMS
W/ CHAMFERED ENDS
PAINTED STEEL WIDE FLANGE BEAM
PAINTED STEEL WIDE FLANGE COLUMN
8'
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5"
EAVE
SETBACK
19'
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W2
FIRST FLOOR
100' - 0"
FIRST FLOOR PLATE HT
108' - 0"
SECOND FLOOR PLATE HT
116' - 4 3/4"
SECOND FLOOR
109' - 4 3/4"
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PAINTED STEEL WIDE FLANGE BEAM
PAINTED STEEL WIDE FLANGE COLUMN
STANDING SEAM METAL ROOF
PAINTED WOOD EXPOSED EAVES
PAINTED WOOD TRIM
PAINTED SIDING TO MATCH
MAIN HOUSE
PAINTED WOOD TRIM
8'
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5"
19'
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3/4"
5"
7'
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1'
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3/4"
8'
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8'
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W4 W4
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FIRST FLOOR
100' - 0"
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108' - 0"
SECOND FLOOR PLATE HT
116' - 4 3/4"
SECOND FLOOR
109' - 4 3/4"
PROPERTY
LINE
AVERAGE GRADE
WOOD STAIRS
EAVE
SETBACK
2' - 0"
7'
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0"
1'
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4
3/4"
8'
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5"
19'
-
11
3/4"
STANDING SEAM METAL ROOF
PAINTED WOOD EXPOSED EAVES
PAINTED WOOD TRIM
PAINTED SIDING TO MATCH
MAIN HOUSE
PAINTED WOOD TRIM
W1 W1
FIRST FLOOR
100' - 0"
FIRST FLOOR PLATE HT
108' - 0"
SECOND FLOOR PLATE HT
116' - 4 3/4"
SECOND FLOOR
109' - 4 3/4"
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STANDING SEAM METAL ROOF
PAINTED WOOD EXPOSED EAVES
PAINTED WOOD TRIM
PAINTED LAPPED SIDING TO
MATCH MAIN HOUSE
PAINTED WOOD TRIM
PROPERTY
LINE
AVERAGE GRADE
EAVE
SETBACK
2' - 0"
19'
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11
3/4"
8'
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8'
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SIZE W/ MFG.
AS
SCHED.
AS SCHED.
4"
4" 4"
10"
INTERIM FOR
REVIEW ONLY
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INCOMPLETE AND CANNOT BE
USED FOR REGULATORY
APPROVAL, PERMITTING,
BIDDING OR CONSTRUCTION.
ARCHITECT: LYNDSAY THORN
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Date:
Project No.
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Drawing Title:
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FOERSTER
RESIDENCE
237
Argo,
San
Antonio,
TX
78209
EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS
MHG
LAT
SCALE: 1/4" = 1'-0"
1 NORTH ELEVATION
SCALE: 1/4" = 1'-0"
3 SOUTH ELEVATION
SCALE: 1/4" = 1'-0"
2 EAST ELEVATION
SCALE: 1/4" = 1'-0"
4 WEST ELEVATION
No. Revisions Date
WINDOW SCHEDULE
MARK WIDTH HEIGHT
W1 2' - 6" 3' - 6"
W2 2' - 0" 3' - 4"
W3 2' - 0" 4' - 0"
W4 2' - 6" 4' - 0"
GENERAL NOTE: MOUNT ALL WINDOWS AT 6'-8" HEAD HEIGHT
DOOR SCHEDULE
NUMBER ROOM NAME
DOOR
FINISH HARDWARE REMARKS
WIDTH HEIGHT TYPE MATERIAL GLAZING
D100A (2) CAR GARAGE 16' - 0" 7' - 0" MTL - PAINTED OPENER
D100B (2) CAR GARAGE 3' - 0" 6' - 8" H SCW GLASS PAINTED ENTRANCE/DEADBOLT
D102J LIVING ROOM 3' - 0" 6' - 8" H SCW GLASS PRE-FINISHED ENTRANCE/DEADBOLT
D201 BEDROOM 2' - 4" 6' - 8" A HCW - PAINTED PRIVACY
D202 BATH 2' - 6" 6' - 8" A HCW - PAINTED PRIVACY
Attachment A