239 Abiso

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. 847F – 239 Abiso
Request of Elizabeth Haynes, Architect, of Elizabeth Haynes Architecture, applicant,
representing Nic Abbey, owner, for the compatibility review of the proposed design
located at 239 Abiso in order to construct a new single-family residence with detached
garage.
DATE: June 14, 2021
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
The property is zoned SF-B and is located on Abiso Avenue between Arbutus Street and Townsend
Ave. Both the Architectural Review Board and City Council approved the demolition of the
existing structure that occupied what is now 237 and 239 Abiso in late 2020.
POLICY ANALYSIS
Lot Coverage Existing Proposed
Lot Area 7,500 7,500
Main House 0 1,986
Front Porch 0 124
Side Porch 0 235
Garage Footprint 0 628

2. Breeze Way 0 72
Lot Coverage / Lot Area 0 3,045/7,500
Total Lot Coverage 0% 40%
Floor Area Ratio Existing Proposed
Lot Area 7,500 7,500
Main House 1st Floor 0 1,986
Main House 2nd
Floor 0 1,049
Garage 0 628
Accessory Structure 0 0
FAR / Lot Area 0 3,663/7,500
Total FAR 0% 49%*
*2% bonus for a single-story garage; 2% bonus for side entry garage
 Proposed building height – 24’ 6½”
o Horizontal Board and Batten Hardie Siding
o Standing Seam Metal Roof
The Architectural Review Board heard the case at their May 18th
meeting. They recommend
approval of the plans as submitted.
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

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12. (thernandezalam oheightstx.gov), or Nina Shealey (nsheaieyaIamoheiahtstx.gov) by email or our
office at (210) 826-0516 for additional information regarding this case.
Nf you choose to do so, please return this card to our office via US Mail or in-person. You may also submit your
comments via email to hpnwnezailamoheightstx.gov. Submit all comments before the meeting d1
Case No. 847F - 239 AbisoCompafibility Only)
Cieck one: I hereby zkipport oppose the project.
C4eck one: I have not reviewed the project’s plans or packet submittal items (if applicable)
Comments:
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13. (lhernandez()alam oheightstx.gov), or Nina Shealey (nshealeyalamoheihtstx.ov) by email or our
office at (210) 826-0516 for additional information regarding this case.
**If you choose to do so, please return this card to our office via US Mail or in-person. You may also submit your
comnwnts via email to hjinwneztL11amo1wihtstx.cov. Submit all comments before the meeting date.
Case No. 847F - 239 Abiy (Compatibility Only)
Check one: I hereby V support oppose the project.
check one: I have not reviewed the project’s plans or packet submittal items (if applicable)
Comments:
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