The applicant is seeking approval to demolish all existing structures on the property at 133 Montclair and construct a new two-story single-family residence and detached garage/accessory structure. The Architectural Review Board reviewed the request at their April 21, 2020 meeting and declared the existing main structure as not historically or architecturally significant. The Board found the proposed new structures to be compatible with conditions to ensure consistent windows and change the rear roof design of the main house. Neighbors have expressed opposition to removing any trees from the property.

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 #794F – 133 Montclair
Request of Aaron Recko, owner, for the significance review of the existing main
structure in order to demolish 100% of the existing main structure and accessory
structures and compatibility review for the construction of a new single-family
residence with detached accessory structure.
DATE: May 11, 2020
SUMMARY
The applicant is seeking to demolish 100% of the existing improvements in order to construct a
new single-family residence and detached accessory structure.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
The property is located on the north side of Montclair Ave. near the intersection of Ashcroft
Ave.
POLICY ANALYSIS
Staff did not identify any historical or architectural significance of the structure. The ARB
reviewed at the April 21, 2020 meeting and declared the main structure as not significant.

2. Additionally, the ARB found the proposed improvements to be compatible with two conditions:
ensure windows are consistent across the structure and change the rear hip roof to a dutch gable.
LOT COVERAGE EXISTING PROPOSED
Lot Area 7,187 7,187
Main House Footprint 1,278 1,664
Front Porch 29 Included with main
Rear Porch 51 Included with main
Garage Footprint 0 696
Shed Footprint 88 0
Lot Coverage / Lot Area 1,446/7,187 2,360/7,187
Total Lot Coverage (Max 40%) 20.1% 32.8%
FLOOR AREA RATIO (FAR) EXISTING PROPOSED
Lot Area 7,187 7,187
Main House 1st
Floor 1,278 1,331
Main House 2nd
Floor 0 1,286
Garage 1st
Floor 0 696
Garage 2nd
Floor 0 644
Other structures 88 0
FAR / Lot Area 1,365/7,187 3,957/7,187
Total FAR (45% or max 50% with bonuses) 19% 55%*
*FAR does not apply to 2F-C District, information for reference only
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment A – Web Packet
Attachment B – Response Cards
Nina Shealey
Director of Community Development Services
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
Tuesday, April 21, 2020 – 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, April 21, 2020 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.
There will be no public access to Alamo Heights Council Chamber.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR TELECONFERENCE: The public toll-free dial-in number to participate in
the telephonic meeting is 800-717-4201 and enter access number 3446107#.
Case No. 794 F – 133 Montclair
Request of Aaron Recko, owner, for the significance review of the existing main structure
located at 133 Montclair and compatibility review of the proposed design in order to
demolish 100% of the existing residence and construct a new single-family residence with
detached accessory structure 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 may be viewed online* (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. Please note that plans will not be available online
for all case types and floor plans will not be available online.
Attachment A

4. MARCH 27, 2020
City of Alamo Heights
Attn: Alamo Heights Architectural Review Board
6116 Broadway, Alamo Heights, TX 78209
Re: 133 Montclair
To Whom It May Concern,
This is a letter formally requesting consideration for the 100% demolition of all existing structures at 133 Montclair.
The current home has significant foundation deflection and termite damage, plumbing issues, and most notably
hazardous electrical issues that lead to a recent fire only months ago.
Although it was my intent to rehabilitate the existing structure when I purchased this home, it has become a less viable
option and it is now my intent to pursue demolition and build a new single-family home outlined by the attached
plans. The proposed new home elevation design is intended to keep with the architectural fabric of the community by
utilizing Craftsman stylings and large open porches.
Sincerely,
Aaron Recko
OWNER, 133 MONTCLAIR
Attachment A

5. Attachment A

6. Attachment A

7. Attachment A

8. EXISTING HOME CONDITIONS
Front Fire at Electrical Panel Right Side of House
Rear of House (Foundation Failing) Rear Porch (Structure Damage)
Attachment A

9. Pecan
Pecan
Pecan
Pecan
Pecan
Ash
Pecan
Ligustrum
Attachment A

10. Attachment A
Pecan
Pecan
Pecan
Pecan
Pecan
Ash
Pecan
Ligustrum

11. DRAWING INDEX: CODE COMPLIANCE:
C-1 COVER SHEET
PLT-1 SITE PLAN
PLN-1 2-STORY RESIDENCE 1ST & 2ND FLOOR PLANS
ELV-1 2-STORY RESIDENCE EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS
RFP-1 2-STORY RESIDENCE ROOF PLAN
REVISION HISTORY:
DATE: COMMENTS:
LOCATION MAP 1
INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE (IRC) 2015
INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE
(IECC) 2015
TYPE OF CONSTRUCTION:
GROUP R-3 RESIDENTIAL SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING,
WOOD FRAME
PROJECT INFO:
2-STORY SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE & DETACHED
GARAGE/GRANNY FLAT.
-PROJECT ADDRESS:
-OWNER CONTACT:
-NAME: AARON RECKO
-ADDRESS: 12650 Carriage Dove, San Antonio, TX
78249
-PHONE: (210) 336-7613)
ELV-2 2-STORY RESIDENCE EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS
PLN-2 DETACHED GARAGE 1ST & 2ND FLOOR PLANS
ELV-3 2-STORY RESIDENCE EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS
RFP-2 DETACHED GARAGE ROOF PLAN
LOCATION MAP 2
NORTH
ELV-4 2-STORY RESIDENCE EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS
ELV-5 DETACHED GARAGE EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS
ELV-6 DETACHED GARAGE EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS
ELV-7 DETACHED GARAGE EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS
ELV-8 DETACHED GARAGE EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS
© 2019 BIRDSONG DESIGN
GROUP, LLC
C-1
COVERSHEET
DATE:
SCALE:1/8"=1'-0"
DRAWNBY:BDG
3/30/2020
RECKORESIDENCE
Attachment A

12. 25' B.L.
6'B.L.
6'B.L.
3' B.L.
10'-10"
10'-10"
35'-0"
11'-0"
25'-3"
11'-0"
11'-2"
11'-0"
11'-0"
10'-10"
26'-6"
8'-4"
25'-3"11'-2"
PROPOSED
TWO-STORY RESIDENCE
PROPOSED
DETACHED GARAGE
/GRANNY FLAT
COV. PORCH
FRONT PORCH
28'-0"
24'-10"57'-6"
30'-10"
133 MONTCLAIR
© 2019 MANNA CUSTOM, LLC
PLT-1
SITEPLAN1
DATE:
SCALE:1"=20'-0"
DRAWNBY:BDG
3/30/2020
RECKORESIDENCE
9'-9 1/2"
9'-2"
IMPERVIOUS COVER:
3,173 SF
6' IRON FENCE
Attachment A
TOTAL MAX ALLOWED = 65%

13. FRONT ELEVATION - MAIN HOUSE
© 2019 BIRDSONG DESIGN
GROUP, LLC
ELV-1
2-STORYRESIDENCE-FRONTELEVATION
DATE:
SCALE:1/8"=1'-0"
DRAWNBY:BDG
3/30/2020
RECKORESIDENCE
3'-5"
Attachment A

14. RIGHT SIDE ELEVATION - MAIN HOUSE
ELV-2
2-STORYRESIDENCE-RIGHTSIDEELEVATION
DATE:
SCALE:1/8"=1'-0"
DRAWNBY:BDG
3/30/2020
RECKORESIDENCE
© 2019 BIRDSONG DESIGN
GROUP, LLC
Attachment A

15. REAR ELEVATION - MAIN HOUSE
ELV-3
DATE:
SCALE:1/8"=1'-0"
DRAWNBY:BDG
3/30/2020
RECKORESIDENCE
© 2019 BIRDSONG DESIGN
GROUP, LLC
2-STORYRESIDENCE-REARELEVATION
2'-10"
Attachment A

16. LEFT SIDE ELEVATION - MAIN HOUSE
ELV-4
DATE:
SCALE:1/8"=1'-0"
DRAWNBY:BDG
3/30/2020
2-STORYRESIDENCE-LEFTSIDEELEVATION
© 2019 BIRDSONG DESIGN
GROUP, LLC
RECKORESIDENCE
Attachment A

17. FRONT ELEVATION - DETACHED GARAGE/GRANNY FLAT
ELV-5
DATE:
SCALE:1/8"=1'-0"
DRAWNBY:BDG
3/30/2020
DETACHEDGARAGE-FRONTELEVATION
© 2019 BIRDSONG DESIGN
GROUP, LLC
RECKORESIDENCE
Attachment A

18. RIGHT SIDE ELEVATION - DETACHED GARAGE/GRANNY FLAT
ELV-6
DATE:
SCALE:1/8"=1'-0"
DRAWNBY:BDG
3/30/2020
DETACHEDGARAGE-RIGHTSIDEELEVATION
© 2019 BIRDSONG DESIGN
GROUP, LLC
RECKORESIDENCE
Attachment A

19. REAR ELEVATION - DETACHED GARAGE/GRANNY FLAT
ELV-7
DATE:
SCALE:1/8"=1'-0"
DRAWNBY:BDG
3/30/2020
DETACHEDGARAGE-REARELEVATION
© 2019 BIRDSONG DESIGN
GROUP, LLC
RECKORESIDENCE
Attachment A

20. LEFT SIDE ELEVATION - DETACHED GARAGE/GRANNY FLAT
ELV-8
DATE:
SCALE:1/8"=1'-0"
DRAWNBY:BDG
3/30/2020
DETACHEDGARAGE-LEFTSIDEELEVATION
© 2019 BIRDSONG DESIGN
GROUP, LLC
RECKORESIDENCE
Attachment A

21. ROOF PLAN
© 2019 BIRDSONG DESIGN
GROUP, LLC
RFP-1
2-STORYRESIDENCEROOFPLAN
DATE:
SCALE:1/8"=1'-0"
DRAWNBY:BDG
3/30/2020
RECKORESIDENCE
Attachment A

22. ROOF PLAN
© 2019 BIRDSONG DESIGN
GROUP, LLC
RFP-2
DETACHEDGARAGEROOFPLAN
DATE:
SCALE:1/8"=1'-0"
DRAWNBY:BDG
3/30/2020
RECKORESIDENCE
Attachment A

23. EXISTING STREETSCAPE
129 Montclair 133 Montclair 139 Montclair
132&134 Montclair 138 Montclair
Attachment A

24. PROPOSED STREETSCAPE
129 Montclair 133 Montclair 139 Montclair
132&134 Montclair 138 Montclair
Attachment A

25. ff 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 bjimenez@alamoheightstx.gov. Submit all comnwnts before the meeting date.
Case No. 794 F - 133 Montclair
Check one: I hereby support oppose the project.
Check one: I __have I have not reviewed the project’s plans or packet submittal items (if applicable)
Comments:
Attachment B

26. *ff 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 bjinwnez@alamoheighLst’<. guy. Submit all comments before the meeting dat.
Case No. 794 F - 133 Montdah
Check one: I hereby support oppose the project.
Check one: I have
_____have
not reviewed the project’s plans or packet submittal items (if applicable)
Comments:
Attachment B

27. Archived: Thursday, April 30, 2020 9:53:37 AM
Subject: fW: Case No 794 F - 133 Montclair
Sensitivity: Normal
Bre’JwLe4ie.’
Planning/Accounting Coordinator
City ofAlaim Heights
6116 Broadway
San Antonio, TX 78209
210-832-2245
bjimeneza1amoheightstx.gov
From: Venetia Dii Bose
Sent: Tuesday, April21, 2020 3:57 PM
To: Brenda Jimenez; Lety Hemandez ; Nina Shealey
Subject: Case No 794 F - 133 Montclair
Good afternoon. Pm writing in regard to the Architectural Review Board meeting for tonight, Tuesday, April 21, at 5:30 pm
regarding the property at 133 Montclair.
Although I always prefer that homeowners do everything they can to preserve all or part ofan original structure, I will not oppose
my neighbor building an entirely new structure, as long as it’s in keeping with the COA}Ps guidelines for style for new residential
structures.
HOWEVER: I DO OPPOSE any cutting down of trees on this property to acconnnothte a new structure. It is my
opinion that there is ample space available for a new structure to be fit in without any tree cutting. I know that the neighbors to
the east of 133 Montclair have expressed their displeasure with branches molting from the pecan trees in to their back yard and
have implied that the trees are not healthy, when in thct, this is just the normal way that pecan trees thin themselves. Maintaining
the tree canopy, which provides shade and cooling for all ofus in the vicinity, is important. Replacing mature 30+ year old trees
with new plantings is not an acceptable sokinon.
Again, the no-tree-cutting is my only opposition to our neighbors’ plans.
Thanks for the opportunity to voice my opinion.
Wishing the Reckos all the best on their homebuilding.
Venetia DuBose
Vee DuBose
Attachment B

28. Archived: Thursday, April 30, 2020 9:53:42 AM
Subject: FW: Case No. 794 F - 133 Montclair
Sensitivity: Normal
From: Jane ALLGOOD
Sent: Thursday, April 16, 2020 9:08 PM
To: Brenda Jimenez
Subject: Case No. 794 F - 133 Montclair
Mr. Jimenez,
The following is in response to Case No. 794 F — 133 Montclair —
I oppose the project.
I have reviewed the project’s plans.
COMMENTS:
1. The 133 Montclair Street proposed structures are out ofscope (height ofroofofthe entire main structure is 33 ft 10.5 in
and the Garage with 2d floor Apartnnt is 25 if) in comparison to the other houses on the llrst block ofMontclair Street.
2. The setback from the curb (26 if) ofthe proposed main structure is at least 10 feet less then the houses on it’s left and
right. The proposed main structure being so far up on the lot will obstruct air nvement and visibility at the other houses
thus limiting those home’s occupants ability to enjoy sitting on their front porches.
3. I am concerned about the runoffwater from both ofthe proposed structures as my house 143 Montclair is positioned at a
lower elevation and I do not want the proposed structures water nmoffto negatively impact my property.
4. The proposed main structure and garage with 2d floor apartment are basically a rectangle and square with little
architectural features and may negatively affect the charm and value ofother homes in the 100 block ofMontclair Street.
5. Is the 2d floor apartnnt over the garage to be used as rental? Recently 2 AirBnBs have been opened on the 100 block
ofMontclair without asking the other residents who live on Montclair. The opening ofa commercial lodging property in a
residential neighborhood will negatively effect the neighborhood by making it a nure transient area with the addition ofthe
increased vehicular traffic and negatively affect the safety ofthe 100 block ofMontclair Street. There could be 365
different lodgers (x 2 units) coning and going at all hours for each ofthese rentals during the year. Who are these people
and who vets them?
Respecthilly submitted,
Jane Ailgood
143 Montclair Street
210-882-8253
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Attachment B

29. Archived: Thursday, April30, 2020 9:53:43 AM
Subject: FW: Case No. 794F-133 Montclair
Sensitivity: Normal
Bre’1dlJtn’Lerte)/
Planning/Accounting Coordinator
City ofAlanio Heights
6116 Broadway
San Antonio, TX 78209
210-832-2245
bjimeneztalrnmjheightstxgov
From: Jana Shardono1ky
Sent: Saturday, April 18, 2020 5:58 PM
To: Brenda Jimenez
Subject: Case No. 794f- 133 Montclair
Hello Ms. Jimenez,
I am responding to the request for Case No. 794 F-133 Montclair
We lie next door at 139 Montclair and ha met this couple and look forward to them being our neighbors. We do hae a few
concerns with the current plan that we would like to state that are of great importance to us being next door and we would like to be
take into consideration.
1. The structure of the house will jet out much further (10-20 feet) than the existing houses on this side of the street (craftsman style
houses). This will cause a block of airflow and general Aew from our front porch, which is one of the main things we enjoy about our
house. Is it possible to make this plan more in line with the houses on the street or not obstruct the air flowAAew of our front porch?
2. Drainage is an issue on Montclair Ae. and it affects our foundations. With building two large structures on a relatieIy small lot it is
not clear to us how they are planning to adequately deal with their drainage so it does not spill into our yard. Will they build a French
drain? Will they hae gutters that drain towards the street?
3. The building of a second floor onto the garage /granny flat is a concern to us because we lose privacy in our backyard. Will this be
used as rental? Are rentals like this allowed in Alamo Heights?
These are our major concerns and without answers to these or modifications, we would oppose this project. We are trying to be
reasonable for their sake but also protect our space and think about impact on resale of our house, in the future. We would like to
know the outcome of this meeting. What is the best way to find out, given the current situation with COVID?
Will you please respond that you receied this?
Thank you,
Felix and Jana Shardonoisky
Attachment B