This document summarizes a request for the compatibility review of a proposed new single-family residence and detached accessory structure located at 730 Corona in Alamo Heights. The property is zoned SF-A. The proposed design was originally heard by the Architectural Review Board in February and tabled pending resolution of legal issues. The ARB has now re-heard the case and recommends approval of the plans. The proposed design would increase the lot coverage from 22% to 32% and floor area ratio from 27% to 42%. It is a two-story home with stucco siding and a barrel tile roof reaching a height of 37 feet. A neighboring property owner opposes the design due to concerns about increased water run

1. CITY OF ALAMO HEIGHTS
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Nina Shealey, Director of Community Development Services
SUBJECT: Case No. 832F – 730 Corona
Request of Joseph Valdez of Valdez Designs, applicant, representing James W. and
Jessica Collins, owners, for the compatibility review of the proposed design located at 730
Corona in order to construct a new single-family residence with detached accessory
structure.
DATE: June 28, 2021
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
The property is zoned SF-A and is located on the south side of Corona Avenue between St. Luke’s
Ln and Ciruela. This case was originally heard at the February Architectural Review Board (ARB)
Special Meeting. The Board tabled the item until legal issues pertaining to variance was resolved.
POLICY ANALYSIS
Lot Coverage Existing Proposed
Lot Area 20,649 20,649
Main House 4,093 4,850
Front Porch 0 21
Rear Porch 0 442
Garage Footprint 500 750
Covered Patio 0 300
Other Accessory Structures 0 300
Lot Coverage / Lot Area 4,593/20,649 6,663/20,649
Total Lot Coverage 22% 32%

2. Floor Area Ratio Existing Proposed
Lot Area 20,649 20,649
Main House 1st Floor 4,093 5,613
Main House – 2nd
Floor 1,000 2,000
Garage 1st Floor 500 750
Other Structures 0 300
FAR / Lot Area 5,593/20,649 8,663/20,649
Total FAR 27% 42%
 Proposed building height – 37’
o Stucco
o Barrel Tile Roof
The Architectural Review Board re-heard the case at their June 15th
meeting. They recommend
approval of the proposed plans as submitted.
FISCAL IMPACT
No projected fiscal impact from this project has been calculated.
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Director
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24. Archived: Friday, June 11, 2021 4:44:01 PM
Subject: FW: Case No. 832F 730 Corona
Sensitivity: Normal
From: Connie McNab
Sent: Thursday, June 3, 2021 8:21 AM
To: Brenda Jimenez ; Lety Hernandez ; Nina Shealey
Cc: Sandy McNab
Subject: Case No. 832F 730 Corona
Dear City of Alamo Heights,
We oppose the proposed design for the home to be built at 730 Corona. We live next door and would be adversely impacted
by this design.
The water flow issue is addressed in the revised drawings but the drawings are not signed and sealed with an official water
engineer’s stamp and appears to just have “suggestions,” so flood waters would very well be coming our way. The engineer also
states that calculations have not been done yet, so what is the value of this revised plan?
In addition, the height of the garage puts the floor of the proposed garage just inches below the top of our 6’ fence on the
property line. Just imagine that! They plan to add over 5’ of fill to raise the height of the lot?
We want to be good neighbors but we ask the city to take a good hard look at these plans and help the homeowners come up
with something that is to code and is based on actual measurements, and also is compatible with the neighborhood. An
engineering study we commissioned said that the measurements and calculations used in the drawings are not correct. How can
that be?
This is a massive structure that they propose, very much larger than anything else on our street, and the water flow and looming
issues are very real for us.
Thank you for time in helping us resolve this matter so the Collins can get on with building their home.
Lastly, the instructions for the June 15 meeting were confusing. You state that the meeting is by telephone conference, yet in the
same paragraph it says masks are encouraged and seating will be limited. Can you please clarify if we phone in or attend in
person?
Best regards,
Connie and John McNab
706 Corona Avenue
San Antonio, TX 78209
Connie McNab
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