The owners of 224 Elmview W in Alamo Heights are requesting approval to remodel and add to their existing single-family home. They plan to add on to the rear of the house and construct a second story addition. They also want to remodel the interior. The project requires approval under the city's Demolition Review Ordinance due to plans to remove over 60% of the existing roof. City staff found no historical or architectural significance to the existing home. The Architectural Review Board recommended approval of the design as compatible with the neighborhood. If approved, the remodel would increase the home's lot coverage from 26.5% to 31.9% and floor area ratio from 23.1% to 39

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. 864 F – 224 Elmview W
Request of Navin and Jamie Nikam, owners, for the significance review of the existing
main structure and compatibility review of the proposed design located at 224 Elmview W
in order to remodel and add to the new single-family residence under Demolition Review
Ord. 1860 (April 10, 2012).
DATE: October 25, 2021
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
The property is zoned SF-A and is located on the south side between Nacogdoches and Columbine.
The applicant is proposing an addition to the rear of the main structure in addition to a 2nd
story
addition. The interior of the existing residence will also be remodeled.
On October 06, 2021, the Board of Adjustment considered a request for two (2) variances and the
board voted to approve a 4ft 9-½ in side setback and the encroachment of the air conditioning pad
into the minimum 3ft side yard setback. Both variances are on the west side of the main structure.
POLICY ANALYSIS
The project is subject to Demolition Review due to the proposed 60.53% of demolition to the
existing main structure’s roof in order to add the proposed 2nd
story addition.

2. Staff found no historical or architectural significance to the existing main structure.
Lot Coverage Existing Proposed
Lot Area 9,880 9,880
Main House 1764 2316
Front Porch 41 85
Side Porch
Rear Porch 284 230
Garage Footprint 525 525
Lot Coverage / Lot Area 2,614 / 9,880 3,156 / 9,880
Total Lot Coverage 26.5% 31.9%
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) * 23.1% 39.4%
 Proposed building height – 30ft
o Stucco Siding for new additions – existing faux rock to remain
o Composition Shingle Roof
 FAR – Max 50% allowed with Bonuses
o .02 for single story accessory
o .04 for preservation of 50% of main structure
The Architectural Review Board conducted the compatibility review at their October 19, 2021
meeting and voted unanimously to recommend approval of the design as compatible with the
consideration of window continuity with the addition and existing structure.
FISCAL IMPACT
No projected fiscal impact from this project has been calculated.
ATTACHMENTS
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Community Development Services Department located at 6116 Broadway St. You may also contact Lety
Bernandez (lhernaiideza aIamoheihtstx.jov) by email or our office at (210) 826-0516 for additional
information regarding this case.
Suhnut your comments by returning this card to our office via US Mail or in-person. You may also submit them
via email to lhernandezalamolwightstx.gov. Submit all comments before the meeth,gdatc.**
Case No. 864F - 224 Elmvjew W
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21. Community Development Services Department located at 6116 Bmadway St. You may also contact Lety
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