The document summarizes a request for the compatibility review of a proposed new single-family home and detached accessory structure at 218 Normandy in Alamo Heights, Texas. The property is zoned SF-B. The existing home was declared not significant and demolished with city council approval. The applicant received variances for reduced front yard setback and increased height. The Architectural Review Board unanimously recommended approval of the design as compatible with a suggestion to increase the main roof pitch to allow for the maximum height. The request will go before city council for final consideration.

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. 863F – 218 Normandy
Request of David Youngquist, applicant, representing Rachel Kenney, owner, for the
compatibility review of the proposed design located at 218 Normandy in order to construct
a new single-family residence with detached accessory structure.
DATE: October 25, 2021
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
The property is zoned SF-B and is located on the south side of Normandy between Arbutus and
Columbine.
The ARB considered the significance review at their February 23, 2021 special meeting and
declared the existing main structure as not significant. The demolition was approved by City
Council on March 08, 2021.
After working with City staff regarding the replacement of an existing storm drain line on the
property, the owner revised their code compliant plan and applied for and was granted two (2)
variances by the Board of Adjustment at their October 06, 2021 meeting. The variances were for
a 21ft front yard setback instead of the minimum 25ft required per Section 3-14 and exceeding
height looming standard per Section 3-19(2)(a) and 3-19(5)(a) of the City’s Zoning Code.

2. POLICY ANALYSIS
Lot Coverage Existing Proposed
Lot Area 7,500 7,500
Main House 1289 1962
Front Porch 270 108
Side Porch 0 0
Rear Porch 120 150
Garage Footprint 500 650
Lot Coverage / Lot Area 2,179 / 7,500 2,870 / 7,500
Total Lot Coverage 29% 38.2%
Floor Area Ratio Existing Proposed
Lot Area 7,500 7,500
Main House 1st Floor 1289 1962
Main House – 2nd
Floor 644 702
Garage 1st Floor 500 650
FAR / Lot Area 2433 / 7500 3314 / 7500
Total FAR (Max. 47% allowed) * 32.4% 44.1%
*2% bonus for single story garage
 Proposed building height from average grade – 24’ 4”
o Hardie Siding
o Composition Shingle Roof
The Architectural Review Board heard the compatibility request at their October 19, 2021 meeting
and voted unanimously to recommend approval of the design as compatible with the following
suggestions: 1) that the designer review the roof height so that the main roof pitch of the body of
the main structure be parallel to the roof pitch of the dormer towards the front of the residence
increasing the height of the main building to the allowable 28ft height allowed by code providing
better balance.
FISCAL IMPACT
No projected fiscal impact from this project has been calculated.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment A – Web Packet
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Lety Hernandez
Director
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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, October 19, 2021 – 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, October 19, 2021 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. Per Governor’s Order GQ-36, attendees are not required to wear facial
covering (mask) but they are encouraged. The City will continue to practice social distancing, and
seating will be limited to capacity limits.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR TELECONFERENCE: The public toll-free dial-in number to participate in
the telephonic meeting is 346-248-7799 and enter access number 868 0184 5240#.
Case No. 863 F – 218 Normandy
Request of David Youngquist, applicant, representing Rachel Kenney, owner, for the
compatibility review of the proposed design located at 218 Normandy in order to construct a new
single-family residence with detached accessory structure under Demolition Review Ordinance
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 are available for public viewing on the City’s website, with the exception of floor plans,
(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 Lety
Hernandez (lhernandez@alamoheightstx.gov) by email or our office at (210) 826-0516 for additional
information regarding this case.
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