510 College

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. 840F – 510 College
Request of Mike McGlone, Architect, of Alamo Architects, applicant, representing Kip
Gilliland, owner, for the significance review of the existing main structure and
compatibility review of the proposed design located at 510 College in order to demolish
67.98% of the existing street-facing façade and add covered parking to the front of the
single-family residence with detached garage.
DATE: June 28, 2021
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
The property is zoned SF-A and is located on the south side of College between La Jara Blvd and
Woodway Ln. The applicant is seeking to raise the roofline and construct and new entry way and
carport at the front of the main structure. This item was originally scheduled for the May ARB
meeting but was unable to be heard due to lack of quorum.
POLICY ANALYSIS
The proposed project required four variances. The Board of Adjustment heard the case at their
May 5th
meeting and approved the following variances:
VARIANCE LOCATION REQUEST CODE ALLOWED
Impervious Coverage Footprint 39.95% 3-18 Max 30%
Parking Carport Towards the front 3-21 Behind midpoint
Width Approach 22ft 3-21 Max 14ft
Width Driveway 25ft 6 ¾ in 3-21 Max 14ft
Staff found no historical or architectural significance to the structure.

2. Lot Coverage Existing Proposed
Lot Area 14,029 14,029
Main House 3,951 4,033
Front Porch 142 141
Carport footprint 0 619
Shed Footprint 121 121
Covered Patio Structure 0 287
Lot Coverage / Lot Area 4,214/14,029 5,201/14,029
Total Lot Coverage 30% 37%
Floor Area Ratio Existing Proposed
Lot Area 14,029 14,029
Main House 1st Floor 3,951 4,503
Other Structures 121 121
FAR / Lot Area 4,072/14,029 4,624/14,029
Total FAR 19% 33%
 Proposed building height – 20’ 1¼”
o Hardie Siding and Limestone
o Standing Seam Metal Roof
The Architectural Review Board heard the case at their June 15th
meeting. They found no
significance to the structure and recommend approval of the plans as presented.
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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Nina Shealey
Director
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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
May 18, 2021 – 5:30 P.M.
In accordance with order of the Office of the Governor issued March 16, 2020, where he temporary
suspended certain provisions of the Texas Open Meetings Act, take notice that a regular meeting
scheduled at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 18, 2021 will be conducted by telephone conference in order to
advance the public health goal of limiting face-to-face meetings (also called “social distancing”), to slow
the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), to consider and act upon any lawful subjects which may
come before it. Citizens/Board members and staff will enter City Hall by the rear entrance adjacent
to the parking lot to be screened prior to entrance. Attendees must wear a facial covering (mask),
practice social distancing, and seating will be limited to capacity limits.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR TELECONFERENCE: The public toll-free dial-in number to participate in
the telephonic meeting is 346-248-7799 and enter access number 868 0184 5240#.
Case No. 840F – 510 College
Request of Mike McGlone, Architect, of Alamo Architects representing Kip Gilliland, owner, for the
significance review of the existing main structure and compatibility review of the proposed design located
at 510 College in order to demolish 67.98% of the existing street-facing façade and add covered parking
to the front of the single-family residence 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. You may
also contact Brenda Jimenez (bjimenez@alamoheightstx.gov), Lety Hernandez
(lhernandez@alamoheightstx.gov), or Nina Shealey (nshealey@alamoheightstx.gov) by email or our
office at (210) 826-0516 for additional information regarding this case.
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4. April 22, 2021
Ms. Lety Hernandez
Planner, Community Development
City of Alamo Heights
6116 Broadway
Alamo Heights, Texas
78209
Via: email: lhernandez@alamoheightstx.gov
Re: Gilliland Residence Renovation, 510 College Blvd.
Alamo Architects Job No. 2019-20
Application/Case# 47809
Architectural Review Board
Dear Ms. Hernandez,
I am the architect and applicant for Kip and Lisa Gilliland for the renovation of their house located at
510 College Blvd. The project consists of major renovations of the living areas – entry, living, dining
and family rooms, and the kitchen as well as minor renovations of a bedroom, laundry room an
portion of an existing bedroom that will be converted into a bathroom. The proposed project includes
the construction of an addition to provide code required covered parking for two cars on the front of
the house.
Previous Renovations / Context
 Before the Gillilands owned the house, it had been significantly renovated at least two times.
One of these renovations (we believe in the 1980’s) removed a driveway and two car garage
located at the rear of the property for the construction of a swimming pool. This renovation
included a new (now existing) driveway that terminated at the front wall (north) of the house.
 A subsequent renovation in 1996 (designed by Mac Chesney of Chesney Morales Architects)
modified the front of the house with shallow additions to the existing bedrooms and the
entry, added a single carport (since removed), renovated the kitchen, dining and family
rooms, and added a new master bedroom suite to the rear of the house. This renovation
received a variance (Case no. 1206, approved 8/21/1996) for construction within the 30’ front
yard setback. The current setback is 16.7’
Proposed Renovation
The renovation includes raising the roof of the living room, dining room and kitchen and the
construction of a new entry, landscaped entry court and code required covered parking. Significant
features of the proposed renovation are:
 New painted siding, clad wood windows and limestone.
 Standing seam metal roof
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5.  The covered parking, setback 6’ from the west property line, is located so its footprint will not
project any further into the setback than the existing front of the house and is designed with a
thin, lightweight profile, and deep overhang. It is supported on stone piers, similar to the
entry and screened with horizontal open siding.
 The location of the covered parking shifts the driveway to the east from its current location.
While the apron and driveway are narrower than the existing, it does require the removal of
one existing tree. The new approach will be flanked by two new trees and landscaping and the
driveway will pervious basalt (knippa) gravel.
 The proposed renovation does not interrupt or change the existing drainage on the site.
Should you have any questions or require additional information please do not hesitate to call me or
Fernando Ortega, AIA in our office. We look forward to presenting the case to the Architectural
Review Board.
Sincerely,
Mike McGlone, AIA
Senior Principal
Alamo Architects
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comments via email to hiimenez@alamtilwightstx.gov. Submit all comments before the meetiniLrr.
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