The document provides information on a request for compatibility review of a proposed new single-family residence and accessory structure to be constructed at 859 Estes Ave in Alamo Heights. It provides background on the property and existing structures, details on the proposed new structures including dimensions and materials, and notes that the Architectural Review Board recommended approval of the proposed design. It does not include a recommendation from staff but notes the project still needs to complete the plan review process.

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. 906F – 859 Estes Ave
Request of La Pila Ventures, owner, for the compatibility review of the proposed
main structure located at 859 Estes Ave in order to construct a new single-family
residence with accessory structure under Demolition Review Ordinance No. 1860
(April 12, 2010).
DATE: October 09, 2023
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
The property is zoned SF-A (Single Family District A) and is located on the north side of Estes
Ave between Acacia and Cambridge Oval.
The ARB conducted the significance review and demolition was approved by City Council
recently on May 08, 2023.

2. POLICY ANALYSIS
Lot Coverage / Floor Area Ratio Existing (in sq.ft) Proposed (in sq.ft)
Lot Area 7,708 7,708
Main House: 1st
Floor 2850 1,993
Main House: 2nd
Floor 945
Front Porch 124
Side Porch
Rear Porch 172
Garage/Carport: 1st
Floor 400
Garage: 2nd
Floor
Shed 200
Breezeway
Covered Patio Structure
Other Accessory Structures
Total Square Footage: 3,050 3,634
Total Lot Coverage: 3,050 sq ft / 39.57% 2,689sq ft / 34.89%
Total FAR 3,050 sq ft / .396 3,338sq ft / .433
Bonuses Utilized
+2 – 1-story accessory structure
 Main Structure
o Height – 27ft 9-inches
o Siding – Board & Batton and Cedar Shake
o Roof – Composition Shingle

3. On September 19, 2023, the Architectural Review Board conducted the compatibility review and
voted unanimously to recommend approval of the proposed design as compatible.
This project has not completed the plan review process and any revisions and/or variances, if
applicable, would need to be addressed prior to approval of a building permit.
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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10. 1
Lety Hernandez
Subject: 859Estes
-----Original Message-----
From: Dooley, Suzette A <>
Sent: Sunday, September 3, 2023 6:01 AM
To: Lety Hernandez <lhernandez@alamoheightstx.gov>
Subject: 859Estes
I oppose the project. Stop letting our old homes be replaced with shoddy cookie cutter homes. It ruins the charm and beauty of
our city. I live at 234 Harrison Ave.
Suzette Dooley MSN,MA,RN
San Antonio College
School of Nursing
1819 N Main
San Antonio, Tx 78212
Sent from my iPhone
Attachment B

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