Item # 7 - 317 Normandy (Significance Review)

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. 880 F – 317 Normandy
Request of Javier D. Alonso RA of Architaktos Architecture & Design, applicant,
representing Andres Cuellar, owner, for the significance review of the existing main
structure located at 317 Normandy in order to demolish 100% of the existing single-
family residence under Demolition Review Ordinance No. 1860 (April 12, 2010).
DATE: April 25, 2022
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
The property is zoned SF-B and is located on the north side of Normandy between Imlay and
Arbutus.
POLICY ANALYSIS
Staff found no historical or architectural significance to the structure.
Staff has not received any documents regarding proposed improvements on this property but it
should be noted that construction of a new single-family residence, in the future, would require
review by the ARB and approval by City Council.

2. FISCAL IMPACT
No projected fiscal impact from this project has been calculated.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment A – Web Packet
Attachment B – Response Cards
__________________________
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
April 19, 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, April 19, 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. 880 F – 317 Normandy
Request of Javier D. Alonso RA of Architaktos Architecture & Design, applicant, representing Andres
Cuellar, owner, for the significance review of the existing main structure in order to demolish 100% of the
existing residence with accessory structure(s) and 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 email Eron Spencer, Planner, at espencer@alamoheightstx.gov or Lety Hernandez,
Director, at lhernandez@alamoheightstx.gov, or call our office at (210) 826-0516 for additional
information regarding this case.
Attachment A

4. architaktos
architecture & design
p. 210.602.8440 e. javier.d.alonso@architaktos.com w. www.architaktos.com
03.28.2022
Demolition Review
City of Alamo Heights
Development Services Department
Architecture Review Board
6116 Broadway
San Antonio, TX 78209
Re: Cuellar Residence
317 Normandy Ave.
San Antonio, TX 78209
Demolition Review
Dear CoAH Architecture Review Board,
We are requesting your consideration for the demolition of the structure located at 317 Normandy Ave. for the
purpose of replating it with the adjacent property at 321 Normandy Ave. The structure in question is a single
story, wood framed residence built in 1927.
There is no known record of design by a significant Architect or historic significance with the structure in
question. In general the structure shows signs of disrepair, with numerous locations where the exterior siding is
damaged and other portions are rotted or rusted out. The original foundation of the home remains, with cedar
post peers and timber beams. The foundation shows signs of disrepair, with many interior cracks in the
walls, and would require a significant investment to repair and bring up to industry standards.
In my professional opinion the structure at 317 Normandy is not historically significant and in a state of
general disrepair. I request your consideration to approve the demolition of this structure to allow the property
owner to invest in a new structure to beautify and contribute to the beautiful neighborhood of Alamo Heights.
Respectfully,
______________________________________
Javier D. Alonso Architect
Principal - Architaktos
Attachment A

5. Javier D. Alonso Architect
javier.d.alonso@architaktos.com
210.602.8440
architaktos
architecture & design
317 NORMANDY AVE.
SAN ANTONIO. TX 78209
Attachment A

6. N 89° 52' 58" E 49.68'
S
0°
26'
19"
E
150.34'
N
0°
19'
19"
W
150.54'
S 89° 40' 02" W 49.99'
NORMANDY AVE.
(50' R.O.W.)
CURB CURB
CURB
ONE STORY
SINGLE-FAMILY
RESIDENCE
COVERED
PORCH
CONCRETE
DRIVEWAY
CONCRETE
PAVING
ASPHALT
DRIVEWAY
EXISTING
SETBACK
33'
-
1
1/2"
LOT 15, BLOCK
136
C.B. 4024
7,497 Sq.Ft.
0.17 ACRES
P.P.
1,375 Sq.Ft.
EXISTING SINGLE STORY
STRUCTURE to be DEMOLISHED
ALL EXISTING DRIVEWAYS to be
DEMOLISHED TYP.
ALL EXISTING FLATWORK to be
DEMOLISHED TYP.
ALL EXISTING TREES
to REMAIN TYP.
SHEET NO.
DATE:
NOTE:
All drawings and written
material appearing herein
constitute original and
unpublished work of the
architect and may not be
duplicated, used or
disclosed without the
express written consent of
the architect.
REVISIONS:
architaktos
Javier
D.
Alonso
Architect
javier.d.alonso@architaktos.com
210.602.8440
DEMO
architecture
&
design
D100
03.28.22
317
NORMANDY
AVE.
SAN
ANTONIO.
TX
78209
SCALE : 1/8" = 1'-0"
1 SITE PLAN - AS BUILT
SCALE 1/8"
20' 40'
2' 10'
0'
Attachment A

7. SHEET NO.
DATE:
NOTE:
All drawings and written
material appearing herein
constitute original and
unpublished work of the
architect and may not be
duplicated, used or
disclosed without the
express written consent of
the architect.
REVISIONS:
architaktos
Javier
D.
Alonso
Architect
javier.d.alonso@architaktos.com
210.602.8440
DEMO
architecture
&
design
D101
03.28.22
317
NORMANDY
AVE.
SAN
ANTONIO.
TX
78209
EXISTING ELEVATION - SOUTH (NORMANDY AVE.) EXISTING ELEVATION - WEST
EXISTING ELEVATION - NORTH
EXISTING BLOCKFACE ELEVATION (NORMANDY AVE.)
EXISTING ELEVATION - EAST
Attachment A

8. SHEET NO.
DATE:
NOTE:
All drawings and written
material appearing herein
constitute original and
unpublished work of the
architect and may not be
duplicated, used or
disclosed without the
express written consent of
the architect.
REVISIONS:
architaktos
Javier
D.
Alonso
Architect
javier.d.alonso@architaktos.com
210.602.8440
DEMO
architecture
&
design
D102
03.28.22
317
NORMANDY
AVE.
SAN
ANTONIO.
TX
78209
DAMAGED and RUSTED GUTTER DAMAGED EXTERIOR DOOR DAMAGED EXTERIOR SIDING
DAMAGED EXTERIOR SIDING DAMAGED EXTERIOR TRIM DAMAGED EXTERIOR SIDING EXPOSED WIRING and INTERIOR WALL CRACKING
ORIGINAL CEDAR POST PIERS INTERIOR WALL CRACKING INTERIOR WALL CRACKING
DAMAGED GUTTER
DAMAGED EXTERIOR DOOR
DAMAGED
EXTERIOR SIDING
DAMAGED SIDING
EXPSOED WIRES
DAMAGED TRIM DAMAGED
EXTERIOR SIDING
EXPSOED WIRING
INTERIOR WALL
CRACKING INDICATES
FOUNDATION PROBLEMS
INTERIOR WALL
CRACKING INDICATES
FOUNDATION PROBLEMS
INTERIOR WALL
CRACKING INDICATES
FOUNDATION PROBLEMS
CEDAR POST NOT MAKING
CONTACT with TIMBER BEAM
Attachment A

9. situs: 320 Corona
situs: 322 Corona
Attachment B