The applicant is seeking approval to construct a new single-family home and detached accessory structure at 320 Alta Ave. The proposed main house would be 1,929 square feet with a 193 square foot front porch and 420 square foot detached garage. The Architectural Review Board recommended approval with the condition that the applicant simplify the roof design at the rear elevation. City staff is requesting that City Council consider approving the compatibility review.

1. Case # 670F
Compatibility Review
320 Alta
Presented By: Jason Lutz
Community Development Services Director
City Council Meeting
Agenda Item #3
July 24, 2017

2. CASE NO. 670F
 Consider a request of Keith Norman,
applicant, representing JAS Development
Corp., owner, for the compatibility review
of the proposed main structure located at
320 Alta Ave under Demolition Review
Ordinance No. 1860 in order to construct
a new single-family residence with a
detached accessory structure.

3. SUMMARY
 The applicant is seeking to construct a
new single-family residence with a
detached accessory structure located at
320 Alta.

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BACKGROUND
 Zoned SF-B
 South side of Alta, between Arbutus
and Alamo Heights Blvd.
 Demolition of previous structure
approved by Council on February 13,
2017.

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POLICY ANALYSIS
LOT COVERAGE EXISTING PROPOSED
Lot Area 7,500 7,500
Main House Footprint 1,532 1,929
Front Porch 25 193
Side Porch 1
Side Porch 2
Rear Porch 41
Garage Footprint 252 420
Carport Footprint 224
Shed(s) Footprint
Breezeways
Covered Patio Structure
Other Accessory Structures
Lot Coverage / Lot Area 2,033 / 7,500 2,583 / 7,500
Total Lot Coverage (Max 40%) 27.1% 34.4%

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POLICY ANALYSIS
FLOOR AREA RATIO (FAR) EXISTING PROPOSED
Lot Area 7,500 7,500
Main House 1st Floor 1,532 1,929
Main House 2nd Floor 986
Accessory Structure 1st Floor 252 420
Accessory Structure 2nd Floor
Other Structures 41
FAR / Lot Area 1,784 / 7,500 3,376 / 7,500
Total FAR (45% or max 50% with bonuses) 23.8% 45%

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POLICY ANALYSIS
 26’-6.5” as measured from average grade.
 Structure complies with all regulations
concerning setbacks, height, and looming
standards, based on the granted variances.
 Building Materials
 Stucco
 Board & Baton (Gable Area)
 Standing Seam Metal roof

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PROPOSED
SITE PLAN

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RENDERINGS

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RENDERINGS

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FRONT ELEVATION

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REAR ELEVATION

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EAST ELEVATION

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WEST ELEVATION

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DETACHED GARAGE ELEVATIONS
REAR & WEST

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DETACHED GARAGE ELEVATIONS
FRONT & EAST

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ARB RECOMMENDATION
 On June 20, 2017, ARB reviewed the
proposed replacement structure, found it to
be compatible, and approved the request
with the following condition:
 A simplified roof at the rear elevation.
Chairman Gaines amended to include
the gable area as well.

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ARB RECOMMENDATIONS ADDRESSED
Original Design Modified Design

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ARB RECOMMENDATIONS ADDRESSED
Original Design Modified Design

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EXISTING STREET VIEW

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PROPOSED STREET VIEW

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ACROSS
STREET
VIEW

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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: (1)
 Oppose: (0)

27. QUESTIONS?