The document is a city council agenda memorandum regarding a request to demolish the existing structure at 212 Argo and construct a new single-family home. It provides background on the property and existing structures. Staff found no historical or architectural significance for the existing structures. The proposed new home would increase lot coverage from 28% to 39% and floor area ratio from 21% to 47%. The Architectural Review Board reviewed the plans and approved demolition and the proposed new designs with a minor modification to the front porch depth.

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. 804F – 212 Argo
Request of Dave Isaacs Homes, owner, for the significance review of the existing
main structure located at 212 Argo and compatibility review of the proposed design
in order to demolish 100% of the existing residence and construct a new two-story
single-family residence with detached garage
DATE: August 10, 2020
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
The property is zoned SF-B and is located on north side of Argo between Arbutus and Columbine.
POLICY ANALYSIS
Staff did not identify any historical or architectural significance of the structure.
Lot Coverage Existing Proposed
Lot Area 7,506 7,506
Main House 1,193 2,176
Rear Porch 211 132

2. Carport 238 0
Garage 0 427
Other Accessory 456 0
Lot Coverage/Lot Area 4,154/7,506 5,603/7,506
Total Lot Coverage 28% 39%
Floor Area Ratio Existing Proposed
Lot Area 7,506 7,506
Main 1st Floor 1,193 2,176
Main 2nd Floor 0 956
Garage 1st Floor 0 386
Other Structures 390 0
FAR / Lot Area 1,583/7,506 3,521/7,506
Total FAR 21% 47%*
*2% Bonus for Single Story Garage
 Proposed building height – 29’-6”
o Hardie Siding
o Composition Shingle Roof
The Architectural Review Board reviewed and discussed the case at their July 21st
meeting. They
found no significance to the existing structures and approved both demolition and the plans
presented with a slight modification to the depth of the front porch.
FISCAL IMPACT
No projected fiscal impact from this project has been calculated.
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, July 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, July 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. 804 F – 212 Argo
Request of Dave Isaacs Homes, owner, for the significance review of the existing main
structure located at 212 Argo and compatibility review of the proposed design in order to
demolish 100% of the existing residence and construct a new two-story single-family
residence with detached garage 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. Attachment A

5. Attachment A

6. Attachment A

7. SCALE : 1/8"=1'-0"
BLOCK-123
ALAMO HEIGHTS
LOT-8
(SCALE : 1/16"=1'-0" ON 11" X 17" SHEET)
NORTH
EXISTING SITE PLAN
SCALE : 1/8"=1'-0"
(SCALE : 1/16"=1'-0" ON 11" X 17" SHEET)
212 ARGO AVE.
C.B.- 4024
HACKBERRYLOQUATDOGWOOD
LILAC
20" PECAN
TO BE REMOVED
QUINCE
CHINA BERRY
CHINA BERRY
TO BE REMOVED
A-11 OF
SHEET
JUNE 27, 2020
DATE DRAWN
REVISIONS
OF 11
212ARGOAVE.,ALAMOHEIGHTS
ARGOPROJECT
212 ARGO AVE.
LOT-8,CB-4024,BLOCK-123
JUNE 30, 2020
JULY 1, 2020
Attachment A

8. BLOCK-123
ALAMO HEIGHTS
LOT-8 NORTH
DEMOLITION SITE PLAN
SCALE : 1/8"=1'-0"
(SCALE : 1/16"=1'-0" ON 11" X 17" SHEET)
AREA TO BE DEMOLISHED
RESIDENCE
EXISTING
WOOD DECK
EXISTING
CONCRETE PARKING
EXISTING COVERED
100% DEMOLITION
WOOD STORAGE
EXISTING
212 ARGO AVE.
C.B.- 4024
DRIVEWAY
EXISTING CONCRETE
HACKBERRYLOQUATDOGWOOD
LILAC
20" PECAN
TO BE REMOVED
QUINCE
CHINA BERRY
CHINA BERRY
TO BE REMOVED
A-22 OF
SHEET
JUNE 27, 2020
DATE DRAWN
REVISIONS
OF 11
212ARGOAVE.,ALAMOHEIGHTS
ARGOPROJECT
212 ARGO AVE.
LOT-8,CB-4024,BLOCK-123
JUNE 30, 2020
JULY 1, 2020
Attachment A

9. PORCH
CONCRETE
DRIVE
PROPOSED
36" CONC.
WALK
SCALE : 1/8"=1'-0"
BLOCK-123
ALAMO HEIGHTS
LOT-8
212 ARGO AVE.
(SCALE : 1/16"=1'-0" ON 11" X 17" SHEET)
NORTH
EXISTING SITE PLAN
SCALE : 1/8"=1'-0"
(SCALE : 1/16"=1'-0" ON 11" X 17" SHEET)
10' BUILDING SETBACK (PER PLAT)
6' BUILDING SETBACK (PER PLAT)
GARAGE
PROPOSED
DUAL A/C
PAD
PIER & BEAM
CONCRETE
APPROACH
PROPOSED
754 755753752 756
C.B.- 4024
PROPOSED APPROACH
NOT TO ENCROACH
NEIGHBORING PROPERTY
HACKBERRYLOQUATDOGWOOD
LILAC
20" PECAN
TO BE REMOVED
QUINCE
CHINA BERRY
CHINA BERRY
TO BE REMOVED
A-33 OF
SHEET
JUNE 27, 2020
DATE DRAWN
REVISIONS
OF 11
212ARGOAVE.,ALAMOHEIGHTS
ARGOPROJECT
212 ARGO AVE.
LOT-8,CB-4024,BLOCK-123
JUNE 30, 2020
JULY 1, 2020
Attachment A

10. FLOOR PLAN
SCALE : 1/4"=1'-0"
(SCALE : 1/8"=1'-0" ON 11" X 17" SHEET)
AVERAGE GRADE
FINISHED FLOOR
EXISTING GRADE
SIDEPROPERTYLINE
LEFT SIDE ELEVATION
SCALE : 1/4"=1'-0"
(SCALE : 1/8"=1'-0" ON 11" X 17" SHEET)
ALL SIDING WILL BE HARDI MATERIAL
SIDEPROPERTYLINE
REAR ELEVATION
SCALE : 1/4"=1'-0"
(SCALE : 1/8"=1'-0" ON 11" X 17" SHEET)
ALL SIDING WILL BE HARDI MATERIAL
AVERAGE GRADE
FINISHED FLOOR
EXISTING GRADE
SIDEPROPERTYLINE
RIGHT SIDE ELEVATION
SCALE : 1/4"=1'-0"
(SCALE : 1/8"=1'-0" ON 11" X 17" SHEET)
ALL SIDING WILL BE HARDI MATERIAL
FINISHED FLOOR
EXISTING GRADE
AVERAGE GRADE
SIDEPROPERTYLINE
FRONT ELEVATION
SCALE : 1/4"=1'-0"
(SCALE : 1/8"=1'-0" ON 11" X 17" SHEET)
ALL SIDING WILL BE HARDI MATERIAL
SCALE : 1/4"=1'-0"
ROOF PLAN
(SCALE : 1/8"=1'-0" ON 11" X 17" SHEET)
4:12
4:12
4:12
4:12
A-66
SHEET
JUNE 27, 2020
DATE DRAWN
REVISIONS
OF 11
212ARGOAVE.,ALAMOHEIGHTS
ARGOPROJECT
212 ARGO AVE.
LOT-8,CB-4024,BLOCK-123
JUNE 30, 2020
JULY 1, 2020
Attachment A

11. FRONT ELEVATION
SCALE : 1/4"=1'-0"
(SCALE : 1/8"=1'-0" ON 11" X 17" SHEET)
ALL SIDING WILL BE HARDI MATERIAL
FINISHED FLOOR
AVERAGE GRADE
EXISTING GRADE
SIDEPROPERTYLINE
RIGHT SIDE ELEVATION
SCALE : 1/4"=1'-0"
(SCALE : 1/8"=1'-0" ON 11" X 17" SHEET)
FINISHED FLOOR
AVERAGE GRADE
EXISTING GRADE
A-77
SHEET
JUNE 27, 2020
DATE DRAWN
REVISIONS
OF 11
212ARGOAVE.,ALAMOHEIGHTS
ARGOPROJECT
212 ARGO AVE.
LOT-8,CB-4024,BLOCK-123
JUNE 30, 2020
JULY 1, 2020
Attachment A

12. REAR ELEVATION
SCALE : 1/4"=1'-0"
(SCALE : 1/8"=1'-0" ON 11" X 17" SHEET)
SIDEPROPERTYLINE
FINISHED FLOOR
AVERAGE GRADE
EXISTING GRADE
ALL SIDING WILL BE HARDI MATERIAL
LEFT SIDE ELEVATION
SCALE : 1/4"=1'-0"
(SCALE : 1/8"=1'-0" ON 11" X 17" SHEET)
ALL SIDING WILL BE HARDI MATERIAL A-88
SHEET
JUNE 27, 2020
DATE DRAWN
REVISIONS
OF 11
212ARGOAVE.,ALAMOHEIGHTS
ARGOPROJECT
212 ARGO AVE.
LOT-8,CB-4024,BLOCK-123
JUNE 30, 2020
JULY 1, 2020
Attachment A

13. SCALE : 1/4"=1'-0"
ROOF PLAN
(SCALE : 1/8"=1'-0" ON 11" X 17" SHEET)
4:12
4:12
4:12
4:12
4:12
4:12
4:12
4:12
4:12
4:12
4:12
4:12
4:12
4:12
4:12
4:12
4:12
A-99
SHEET
JUNE 27, 2020
DATE DRAWN
REVISIONS
OF 11
212ARGOAVE.,ALAMOHEIGHTS
ARGOPROJECT
212 ARGO AVE.
LOT-8,CB-4024,BLOCK-123
JUNE 30, 2020
JULY 1, 2020
Attachment A

14. Shealey (nshcakvlalamoheibtst 2ovI by email or our office at (210) 826-0516 for additional information
regarding this case. Please note that plans will not he available online for all case types and floor plans will not
be available online.
If 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@alamoheightsbc.gov. Submit all comments before the meetingdate.
Case No. 804F — 212 Aro
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Shealey (nshealey(alamoheihtstx.2ov) 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.
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@alamoheighisbc.gov. Submit all comments before the meeting date.
Case No. 804F - 212 Argo
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Attachment B