The applicant is requesting permission to demolish the existing structures at 222 Castano in order to construct a new single-family residence and detached accessory structure. The Architectural Review Board found no historical significance in the existing structure and found the proposed new structures to be compatible. The Board recommended that a stormwater drainage study be performed and water calming devices be considered based on neighbor concerns about drainage.

1. Case # 699F
Significance and
Compatibility Review
222 Castano
Presented By: Jason Lutz
Community Development Services Director
City Council Meeting
Agenda Item #5
February 26, 2018

2. CASE NO. 699F
 Consider a request of Jack Uptmore LLC, applicant,
representing Don & Ann L Rathbun, owners, for the
significance review of the existing main structure
and compatibility review of the proposed main
structure located at 222 Castano under Demolition
Review Ordinance No. 1860 (April 12, 2010) in order
to demolish 100% of the existing main structure and
construct a new single family residence with
detached accessory structure.

3. SUMMARY
 The applicant is requesting permission to
demolish the existing structures in order
to construct a new single-family
residence.

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BACKGROUND
 Zoned SF-A
 Located on the south side of Castano
between La Jara and Nacogdoches Rd.

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POLICY ANALYSIS
LOT COVERAGE EXISTING PROPOSED
Lot Area 7,500 7,500
Main House Footprint 940 1,604
Front Porch 73 166
Side Porch 1
Side Porch 2
Rear Porch
Garage Footprint
Carport Footprint 444 487
Shed(s) Footprint
Breezeways
Covered Patio Structure 72 242
Other Accessory Structures 243
Lot Coverage / Lot Area 1,529 / 7,500 2,742 / 7,500
Total Lot Coverage (Max 40%) 20.39% 36.56%

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POLICY ANALYSIS
FLOOR AREA RATIO (FAR) EXISTING PROPOSED
Lot Area 7,500 7,500
Main House 1st Floor 940 1,604
Main House 2nd Floor 940 911
Garage 1st Floor 432 487
Garage 2nd Floor
Other Structures 243
FAR / Lot Area 2,312 / 7,500 3,245 / 7,500
Total FAR (45% or max 50% with bonuses) 30.83% 43.27%

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POLICY ANALYSIS
 27’ 11 1/4” in height.
 The proposed structure complies with all
regulations concerning setbacks, height,
and looming standards.
 Building Materials
 Hardie Board
 Composition shingle roof

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POLICY ANALYSIS
 The existing home was originally built in
1941.
 Staff has reviewed the property and has not
found any evidence that the home was built
by a noted architect or has any major
historical significance.

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EXISTING
SITE PLAN
PROPOSED
SITE PLAN

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Existing/Proposed Streetscape

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ARB RECOMMENDATIONS
 Held a public hearing on Feb. 20, 2018
 Found no significance in the existing
structure.
 Found the proposed existing structure to be
compatible and approved the demolition
request with the following recommendations.

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ARB RECOMMENDATIONS
 A storm water drainage study be performed,
based on neighbor concerns (required by
code).
 Water calming devices in the SE corner of the
property be considered (based on drainage
study).
 The driveway approach be constructed to
prevent street run-off from entering the
property.

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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: (5)
 Oppose: (0)

20. QUESTIONS?