The document is a city council agenda memorandum regarding a request for approval of additions to a single-family home located at 406 Kokomo in Alamo Heights, Texas. It provides background on the property and proposed additions, including that they would increase lot coverage from 22% to 34% and floor area ratio from 20% to 38%. The Architectural Review Board recommended approval of the demolition and new construction designs. The memorandum is seeking city council consideration of the ARB's recommendation as required by local policy.

1. CITY OF ALAMO HEIGHTS
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Nina Shealey, Director of Community Development Services
SUBJECT: Case No. 829F – 406 Kokomo
Request of Peter DeWitt, AIA, applicant, representing Elizabeth and John Diggs, owners,
for the compatibility review of the proposed main structure located at 406 Kokomo in
order to construct an addition to the rear and side of the existing single-family residence
with attached garage.
DATE: March 8, 2021
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
The property is zoned SF-A and is located on the northeast corner of Kokomo at the intersection
of Albany and Lafayette.
POLICY ANALYSIS
Lot Coverage Existing Proposed
Lot Area 7,200 7,200
Main House 1,196 1,253
Front Porch 20 35
Rear Porch 0 240
Garage Footprint 267 929
Carport 65 0
Shed Footprint 70 0
Lot Coverage / Lot Area 1,598/7,200 2,457/7,200
Total Lot Coverage 22% 34%

2. Floor Area Ratio Existing Proposed
Lot Area 7,200 7,200
Main House 1st Floor 1,196 1,851
Garage 1st
Floor 267 929
FAR / Lot Area 1,463/7,200 2,780/7,200
Total FAR 20% 38%
 Proposed building height – 27’ 6”
o Painted Wood Siding
o Standing seam metal roof
The case was reviewed at the February 22nd
special meeting of the Architectural Review Board
(ARB). ARB found no significance to the existing structure and recommended approval of the
demolition and proposed designs for the new construction as submitted.
FISCAL IMPACT
No projected fiscal impact from this project has been calculated.
ATTACHMENTS
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Nina Shealey
Director
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Buddy Kuhn
City Manager

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21. CITY OF ALAMO HEIGHTS
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT
6116 BROADWAY
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78209
210-826-0516
Architectural Review Board Meeting
January’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, January 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. Citizens/Board members and staff will enter City Hall by the rear entrance
adjacent to the parking lot to be screened prior to entrance. Attendees must wear a facial covering
(mask), 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 $68 0184 5240#.
Case No. 829 F — 406 Kokomo
Request of Peter DeWitt, MA, applicant, representing Elizabeth and Jolm Diggs, owners, for the
compatibility review of the proposed design located at 406 Kokomo in order to construct an addition to
the rear and side of the existing single-family residence with attached 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 are available for public viewing on the City’s website, with the exception of floor plans,
(http://www.alamoheightstx.2ov/departments/planning-and-development-services/public-notices/)
and at the Community Development Services Department located at 6116 Broadway St. You may
also contact Brenda Jimenez (bjimenez(ialamoheiahtstx.gov), Lety Hernandez
(lhernandez(ii)a1amoheihtstx.gov), or Nina Shealey (nshealey(il,alamoheightstx.ov) by email or our
office at (210) 826-0516 for additional information regarding this case.
**Jf you choose to do so, please return this card to our office via US Mail or in-person. You may also submit your
comments via email to bjimenez@alamoheightstx.gov. Submit all comments before the meeting date.
Case No. 829F - 406 KoJco
Check one: I h2ly ‘ support oppose the project.
Check one: I have not reviewed the project’s plans or packet submittal items (if applicable)
Comments:
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22. CITY OF ALAMO HEIGHTS
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT
6116 BROADWAY
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78209
210-826-0516
Architectural Review Board Meeting
January 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, January 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 Coronavims (COVID-19), to consider and act upon any lawful subjects which
may come before it. Citizens/Board members and staff will enter City Hall by the rear entrance
adjacent to the parking lot to be screened prior to entrance. Attendees must wear a facial covering
(mask), 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. $29 F — 406 Kokomo
Request of Peter DeWitt, MA, applicant, representing Elizabeth and John Diggs, owners, for the
compatibility review of the proposed design located at 406 Kokomo in order to construct an addition to
the rear and side of the existing single-family residence with attached 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 are available for public viewing on the City’s website, with the exception of floor plans,
(hftp://www.aIamoheihtstx.2ov/deflarments/piannin2-and-deveIopment-seiNiees/pubHc-notices/)
and at the Community Development Services Department located at 6116 Broadway St. You may
also contact Brenda Jimenez (bjimenez(alamoheihtstx.ov), Lety Hernandez
(lhernandez(aIamoheightstx.gov), or Nina Shealey (nshealey(ilalamoheightstx.gov) by email or our
office at (210) 826-0516 for additional information regarding this case.
**If you choose to do so, please return this card to our office via US Mail or in-person. You may also submit your
comments via email to bjimenez@alamoheightstx.gov. Submit all comments before tile meeting date.
Case No. 829F - 406 Kokomo
Check one: I hereb V”upport oppose the project.
Check one: I s/have not reviewed the project’s plans or packet submittal items (if applicable)
Comments:
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office at (210) 826-0516 for additional information regarding this case.
**If you choose to do so, please return this card to our office via US Mail or rn-person. You may also submit your
comments via email to bjimenez@alamoheightstx.gov. Submit all comments before tite meeting date.
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(lhernandez(i)alamoheightstX.gOv), or Nina Shealey (nshealev(alamoheightStX.2OV) by email or our
office at (210) 826-0516 for additional information regarding this case.
**If you choose to do so, please return this card to our office via US Mail or in-person. You may also submit your
comments via email to bjirnenez@alamoheightstX.goV. Submit all comments before the meeting date.
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office at (210) 826-0516 for additional information regarding this case.
**If you choose to do so, please return this card to our office via US Mail or in-person. You may also submit your
comments via email to bjimenez@alamoheightstx.gov. Submit all comments before the meeting date.
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