- The applicant is seeking to demolish all existing structures at 321 Normandy Ave. and construct a new 2,746 square foot main house and 420 square foot accessory dwelling. - The proposed structures comply with lot coverage, height, setback, and architectural requirements. Bonuses were awarded to increase the allowable floor area ratio from 45% to 50%. - The Architectural Review Board recommended approval of the demolition request as the existing structure was found to have no significance and the proposed replacement was found to be compatible.

1. Case # 607F
Significance & Compatibility
Review
321 Normandy Ave.
Presented By: Jason Lutz
Community Development Services Director
City Council Meeting
Agenda Item # 7
January 11, 2016

2. CASE NO. 607F
 Consider a request of Andres A. Cuellar and
Jennifer Ashley Cuellar, owners, for the
significance and compatibility review of the
proposed replacement structure located at
321 Normandy Ave 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 seeking to demolish all
existing main and accessory structures
in order to construct a 2,746 square feet
main structure and a 420 square feet
accessory structure.

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BACKGROUND
 Legal Description (LOT 16, BLOCK
136, CB 4024)
 The property is zoned SF-B and is
located on the north side of Normandy
Ave., between Imly St. and Arbutus St.

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PROJECT LOCATION

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POLICY ANALYSIS
LOT COVERAGE EXISTING PROPOSED
Lot Area 7,500 7,500
Main House Footprint 977 2,020
Front Porch 0 233
Side Porch 1 0 0
Side Porch 2 0 0
Rear Porch 0 231
Garage Footprint 0 420
Carport Footprint 0 925
Shed(s) Footprint 100 0
Breezeways 0 0
Covered Patio Structure 0 0
Other Accessory Structures 0 0
Lot Coverage / Lot Area 1,235/7,500 2,904/7,500
Total Lot Coverage (Max 40%) 16% 39%

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POLICY ANALYSIS
FLOOR AREA RATIO (FAR) EXISTING PROPOSED
Lot Area 7,500 7,500
Main House 1st Floor 1,135 2,020
Main House 2nd Floor 0 1,306
Garage 1st Floor 0 420
Garage 2nd Floor 0 0
Other Structures 100 0
FAR / Lot Area 1,235/7,500 3,746/7,500
Total FAR (45% or 50% with bonus) 16% 50%

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POLICY ANALYSIS
 The proposed structure is 28’ in height
(max allowed 28’) as measured from
average grade.
 The proposed structure does not exceed
the maximum lot coverage of 40%.
 The proposed structure complies with all
required setbacks for the main and
accessory structures

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POLICY ANALYSIS
 The proposed structure will have an
exterior comprised of brick and wood
siding (ship lap and shingle).
 The proposed roof will be comprised of
a standing seam metal roof.
 The existing home was built in 1925
according to the Bexar County Appraisal
District.

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POLICY ANALYSIS
 The following bonuses were awarded
to increase the allowable F.A.R. from
45% to 50%:
 This application was received prior to
the amendments to the RDS standards
and the applicant is utilizing some
bonuses that will no longer be
available to subsequent applications.

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POLICY ANALYSIS - BONUSES
 0.02% (Substantial Front Porch)
 0.02% (Pervious Driveway Material)
 0.02% (1 Story Garage)

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EXISTING
SITE PLAN

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EXISTING
STRUCTURE

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PROPOSED
SITE PLAN

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PROPOSED FRONT ELEVATION

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PROPOSED REAR ELEVATION

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PROPOSED WEST ELEVATION

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PROPOSED EAST ELEVATION

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ARB RECOMMENDATION
 On December 15, 2015 the Architectural
Review Board considered the request,
found no significance in the existing
structure, found the proposed
replacement structure to be compatible,
and recommended approval of the
demolition request.

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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: (2)
 Oppose: (1)

23. QUESTIONS?