248 Castano

1. Case # 614F
Significance & Compatibility
Review
248 W. Castano
Presented By: Jason Lutz
Community Development Services Director
City Council Meeting
Agenda Item #6
February 8, 2016

2. CASE NO. 614F
 Consider a request of Kelly and Audra Kerr,
owners, for the significance and
compatibility review of the proposed
replacement structure located at 248
Castano W. under Demolition Review
Ordinance No. 1860 (April 12, 2010) in order
to demolish and/or encapsulate 83% of the
existing roof and encapsulate 52% of the
street-facing facade to add to the existing
main structure.

3. SUMMARY
 The applicant is seeking to demolish
and/or encapsulate 83% of the existing
roof and encapsulate 52% of the street-
facing facade to add 1,423 sq. ft. to the
existing main structure.

4. SUMMARY
 The addition is proposed in order to add
a guest bedroom, master suite, master
bath, den, and utility room.

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BACKGROUND
 The property is zoned SF-A and is
located on the south side of Castano
Ave. W., between Nacogdoches Rd.
and Alamo Heights Blvd.

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PROJECT LOCATION

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POLICY ANALYSIS
LOT COVERAGE EXISTING PROPOSED
Lot Area 14,250 14,250
Main House Footprint 1,877 3,300
Front Porch 177 448
Side Porch 1 0 137
Side Porch 2 0 0
Rear Porch 0 48
Garage Footprint 0 0
Carport Footprint 500 500
Shed(s) Footprint 0 0
Breezeways 0 0
Covered Patio Structure 0 0
Other Accessory Structures 0 719
Lot Coverage / Lot Area 2,554/14,250 4,433/14,250
Total Lot Coverage (Max 40%) 18% 31%

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POLICY ANALYSIS
FLOOR AREA RATIO (FAR) EXISTING PROPOSED
Lot Area 14,250 14,250
Main House 1st Floor 1,877 3,300
Main House 2nd Floor 0 0
Garage 1st Floor 0 0
Garage 2nd Floor 0 0
Other Structures 0 0
FAR / Lot Area 1,877/14,250 3,300/14,250
Total FAR (45% or 50% with bonus) 13% 23%

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POLICY ANALYSIS
 The proposed structure is 22’ 7” in height
(max allowed 35’) as measured from
average grade.
 The proposed structure addition complies
with all regulations concerning setbacks,
height, and looming standards.

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POLICY ANALYSIS
 The proposed structure addition will have
an exterior comprised of wood siding to
match the existing material.
 The proposed roof will be comprised of a
composition shingle roof.
 The existing 1,877 sq. ft. home was built
in 1920 according to the Bexar County
Appraisal District.

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EXISTING SITE PLAN

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PROPOSED SITE PLAN

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ARB RECOMMENDATION
 On January 19, 2016 the ARB reviewed the
request, found no significance in the
existing structure, found the proposed
addition to be compatible, and approved the
request.

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PUBLIC NOTIFICATION
 Postcards were mailed to property owners
within a 200-foot radius of the property,
appropriate notice was posted on the City
website and a sign was posted on the
property
 Responses received:
 Support: (6)
 Oppose: (0)

25. QUESTIONS?