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. 912F – 255 Claywell Dr
Request of Aaron Recko & Cosmo Guido, owners, for the significance review of the
existing main structure and compatibility review of the proposed design located at 255
Claywell Dr in order to demolish 100% of the existing residence and construct a new
single-family residence with detached garage under Demolition Review Ordinance No.
1860 (April 12, 2010).
DATE: February 12, 2024
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
The property is zoned SF-A (Single-Family District A) and is located on the north side of the
street between Vanderhoeven Dr and N New Braunfels Ave. The applicant is seeking to demolish
the existing single-family residence and construct a new two-story residence with detached
garage.
2. POLICY ANALYSIS
Lot Coverage / Floor Area Ratio Existing Proposed
Lot Area 10350 10350
Main House 1st
Floor* 1564 2302
Main House 2nd
Floor 1862
Main House – Loft
Garage/Carport – 1st
Floor* 600 650
Garage – 2nd
Floor
Front Porch* 23 123
Side Porch*
Rear Porch* 213 275
Breezeway*
Shed*
Total Square Footage 2400 sq ft 5212 sq ft
Lot Coverage* (max 40%) 2400 sq ft / 23.2% 3350 sq ft / 32.4%
FAR (max .49 with bonus) 2164 sq ft / .209 4814 sq ft / .465
Bonuses Utilized
+2 – One-story garage
+2 – Side or rear street/alley access
Main Structure
o Height – 32ft 11-inches
o Siding – Brick, Lap Siding
o Roof – Composition Shingle
Accessory Structure
o Height – Unknown
o Siding – Brick
o Roof – Composition Shingle
Chapter 5 – Buildings and Building Regulation, Article IX. – Demolition
Demolition shall mean any intentional or unintentional act of dismantling, pulling down,
destroying, removing, razing or moving a structure or any structural portion thereof, or
commencing the work of moving or of total or substantial destruction of a structure or portion
thereof. For the purposes of demolition review as described in article IX, demolition is defined
quantitatively as:
(1) Removal or encapsulation of more than twenty-five (25) percent of the framed structure of
exterior walls facing public streets, or a street-facing elevation if the tract of land is
landlocked; or,
(2) Removal or encapsulation of more than fifty (50) percent of the framed structure of all
exterior walls and/or roofs.
Exception: Minor repair and routine maintenance.
Significant structure shall mean any structure or portion thereof that in whole or in part meets one
(1) or more criteria in section 5-134(h), and has been so determined by the city council.
Section 5-134(h): The architectural review board shall consider the following criteria when
determining the significance, as defined in this chapter, of existing structures:
(1) Was the structure designed by a noted architect?
3. (2) Has the structure been listed as having historic significance by any local, regional,
state or historic agency or society?
(3) Does the structure exhibit characteristics of a distinct architectural style?
(4) Does the structure belong to a distinctive set of buildings, such as a single structure
belonging to a row of similar structures?
(5) Is the structure a significant part of the fabric of the community due to its age, unique
architecture, historical significance or physical placement?
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 applicant has not formally applied for a permit to construct the proposed single-family
residence; therefore, a review of the plan documents has not been completed by staff. The
applicant would be required to address any revisions and/or variances by revising those to comply
with current regulations or by review and approval of the Board of Adjustment prior to issuance
of a building permit.
The case was originally heard by the Architectural Review Board on December 19, 2023. The
board voted to table the case pending revisions.
The Architectural Review Board considered the request at their January 16, 2024 meeting and
voted unanimously to declare the existing main structure as not significant and recommended
approval of demolition as requested and 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
4. CITY OF ALAMO HEIGHTS
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT
6116 BROADWAY
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78209
210-826-0516
Architectural Review Board Meeting
December 19, 2023 – 5:30 P.M.
Take notice that a regular Architectural Review Board meeting of the City of Alamo Heights will be held
on Tuesday, December 19, 2023 at 5:30pm in the City Council Chamber, located at 6116 Broadway St,
San Antonio, Texas, 78209, to consider and act upon any lawful subjects with may come before it.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR TELECONFERENCE: Members of the public may also participate via audio
by dialing 1-346-248-7799 Meeting ID 868 0184 5240. If you would like to speak on a particular item,
when the item is considered, press *9 to “raise your hand”. Citizens will have three (3) minutes to
share their comments. The meeting will be recorded.
Case No. 912F – 255 Claywell Dr
Request of Aaron Recko & Cosmo Guido, owners, for the significance review of the existing main
structure and compatibility review of the proposed design located at 255 Claywell Dr in order to demolish
100% of the existing residence and construct a new 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 at http://www.alamoheightstx.gov/departments/planning-and-development-
services/public-notices/ and at the Community Development Services Department located at 6116 Broadway
St. Floorplans will not be available online. You may contact Michelle Ramos, Planner, at 210-832-2239 or,
mramos@alamoheightstx.gov, Lety Hernandez, Director, at 210-832-2250 or
lhernandez@alamoheightstx.gov, or our office at (210) 826-0516 for additional information regarding this
case.
Attachment A
