This document provides information for a request for compatibility review of a proposed new single-family residence and detached garage at 301 College in Alamo Heights, Texas. The lot is zoned SF-A. The Architectural Review Board previously approved the significance of the main structure and is now considering the proposed design. Details are provided on existing and proposed lot coverage, floor area ratio, structure heights, exterior materials, and the board's recommendation of approval. Attachments include response cards from neighboring property owners.

1. CITY OF ALAMO HEIGHTS
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Lety Hernandez, Director of Community Development Services
SUBJECT: Case No. 892 F – 301 College
Request of CKC Custom Homes representing Frank and Erica Ramos, owners, for the
compatibility review of the proposed design located at 301 College in order to construct
a new single-family residence with detached garage under Demolition Review
Ordinance No. 1860 (April 12, 2010).
DATE: February 28, 2021
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
The property is zoned SF-A and is located on the north side of College Blvd at the intersection
with Alamo Heights Blvd.
The Architectural Review Board considered the significance of the main structure and was
approved by Council in May of 2020.

2. POLICY ANALYSIS
Lot Coverage / Floor Area Ratio Existing Proposed
Lot Area 10,957 10,957
Main House 1st
Floor* 1,072 2,731
Main House 2nd
Floor 963
Main House – Loft 65
Garage/Carport – 1st
Floor* 400 699
Garage – 2nd
Floor
Front Porch* 64 87
Side Porch* 72 500
Rear Porch* 240
Breezeway* 45
Shed(s)*
Total Square Footage 1,848 5,090
Lot Coverage* (max 40%) 1,848sq ft / 16.87% 4,062sq ft / 37.07%
FAR (max 45% w/out bonus) 1,472sq ft / 13.43% 4,545sq ft / 41.48%
FAR – max 49% allowed with Bonus
+2 – side or rear street/alley access
+2 – one-story garage
 Main Structure Height – 32ft 3-inches
 Accessory Structure Height – 17ft 4-inches
 Exterior Finish Materials
 Shingle Roof
 Stucco Siding
Compatibility shall mean harmony with the existing neighborhood, site configurations,
development patterns, and the character of the development envelope found within the adjacent
and immediate block area, as demonstrated in the demolition review application, including roof
pitch, scale, massing, garage and driveway location and setbacks. Adjacent and immediate block
area shall include but not be limited to all properties along:
(1) The specific block where the project is proposed;
(2) The block to each side of the project's block; and
(3) The blocks directly across the street of the three (3) blocks identified above.
Block shall mean a length of street right-of-way along one (1) side of the street from one (1)
intersection to the next adjoining intersection.
The Architectural Review Board considered the request at their February 15, 2022 meeting. The
board voted unanimously to recommend approval of the proposed design as compatible.
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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Lety Hernandez
Director
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Buddy Kuhn
City Manager

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NAME: ADAMS
ADDRESS: 309 COLLEGE BLVD
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78209
DATE: 02/08/2022
NAME: VELMA PEREZ
ADDRESS: 306 EVANS AVE
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78209
DATE: 01/31/2022
NAME: MARTIN WEILBACHER
ADDRESS: 221 COLLEGE BLVD
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78209
DATE: 01/31/2022

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