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The home, in the Monticello Park Historic District, had its original clay tile roof removed without a certificate of appropriateness or a city permit. Pam Carpenter spoke on behalf of the Monticello Park Neighborhood Association and said the property \"is considered contributing to the Monticello Park Historic District\" and urged the board to deny the applicant’s request and require replacement of the clay tile in kind.

City staff told the board they had issued stop‑work orders and filed municipal court cases after the roof was replaced without approvals. Staff said the original clay tile had been discarded and that the owner and several contractors had not cooperated initially. Staff recommended approval of a stone‑coated metal product that simulates clay tile as a feasible compromise, saying it would remove the current Galvalume standing seam roof and better match the house’s appearance than the existing metal.

Owner Maria Del Carmen Drury, who attended in person, told commissioners she had relied on a contractor and had not been approached about possible funding assistance. Contractor Sylvia, representing Sustainable KW Roofing, said the company had installed similar products elsewhere but did not bring a physical sample to the hearing.

Commissioners debated whether an in‑kind clay tile replacement remained feasible given cost and availability. One commissioner said they had “some reservations about allowing a substitute material” given the house’s historic character and urged further exploration of clay tile options. Staff reiterated that clay tile was available but more expensive and that their recommended compromise was based on a year of compliance work and the property owner’s stated capacity to complete the work now.

After an initial motion to accept staff recommendations failed, the board voted to refer the item to committee, and staff will schedule a site visit and follow‑up with the owner and contractor.

What happens next: Historic Commission staff and the owner will coordinate a site visit in the coming weeks; the referral will produce a committee review and potential mock‑up if requested.

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Applicant representative David Dilley said the property is unusual in the neighborhood — a three‑story building on an elevated lot — and that the owner installed the fence after a rise in thefts and safety concerns. He apologized for the hastiness of construction and provided examples of nearby properties that include taller wrought‑iron fences.

Staff recommended approval with stipulations that the fence be lowered to 4 feet, the $500 post‑work application fee be paid, and that the property owner obtain the required fencing permit from Development Services. The board voted to accept staff’s recommendation and staff will assist the owner with next steps.

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Staff recommended repairing 15 of the historic wood windows \"with in kind materials that match existing in profile, dimensions, material, and finish\" and limited replacement to only two historic wood windows and one nonhistoric window under specified wood‑window replacement standards. Staff also recommended against installing fiber cement siding over the original 1x7 wood siding and urged in‑kind repairs for the siding and wood skirting.

Applicant representative Renee La Fuente told the board the neighborhood has many examples of nonoriginal window and siding treatments and that the owner had lifted the house for foundation repairs; she said the interior wood remained sound but the exterior had advanced deterioration. Staff acknowledged the area’s mixed commercial and residential character but noted the guidelines call for preservation of original materials where feasible.

The board voted to concur with staff recommendations and asked staff to continue to work with the owner on repair options and scope. Staff indicated flexibility where reasonable but recommended in‑kind repair rather than wholesale replacement.

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Applicant Oscar Guernica said he is seeking to meet requirements for three-and‑a‑half parking spaces for a short‑term rental and had been advised by Development Services that gravel is an acceptable material. Staff recommended denial of two requested items — a full front‑yard gravel surfacing and a 24‑foot curb cut centered in the lot — and instead recommended the applicant install at least 50% native plantings, natural‑colored ground cover and use the traditional driveway along the east side of the property.

A caller representing the Dignowity Hill Neighborhood Association supported staff’s recommendations and noted the city code discourages parking in front yards except on approved surfaces; the caller asked whether the property had historically been a duplex. The applicant said the property had previously been used as a multifamily residence and that he was attempting to renew a short‑term rental permit.

After discussion about alternatives and whether the adjacent property’s layout offered a model, the board voted to accept staff recommendations: deny the full gravel and centered curb cut, require 50% native greenery, and require replacement of any damaged city sidewalk and removal of guest‑parking signage if applicable.

","The board accepted staff recommendations to deny a 24‑foot center curb cut and full gravel parking in the front yard at 125 Paso Honda and instead required at least 50% native plantings and use of a traditional driveway area.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6627208,"CTAB approves 808 North Pine fence with gate heights capped at 4 feet 6 inches",722,2414000,3136000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2729986-b775afddeca607d3dbe56b5aeb442efb&start=2414&end=3136","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2729986-b775afddeca607d3dbe56b5aeb442efb/thumbnail_2414000.jpg","/articles/6627208/San-Antonio/Bexar-County/Texas/CTAB-approves-808-North-Pine-fence-with-gate-heights-capped-at-4-feet-6-inches","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6627208-2001603d7ff1a190b5a74287636c979a/orig.mp4?Expires=1771152979&Signature=khL3YaWVLCLGMnZfFguXaRJeP-XRvfyNvRBnIgkIKiSMwV11QeX1Xjs0qJGQNBpoj13yw76My9Ehg~CsBqE3eBq-QN7mKnthHgptaOs8~75S37oyfY~XLbULLdnztPr8JJxM9J6g9-2SAqUvvEWllc3bvuwOsm8lMxoQmj9c4qZzbpTTY6pxabNxPJQig0-EoCiNsSciiNIaMacOjtD1ZnTWnqL5VwoTSXTfJMwCBFN2qexckaaQwjO9x81F~oegGGLzjO-0eaGZAiv0D7e6BJd7ypgHG3qLyjURZf7VKb0vS8HBjMhEzvn8EU6Wrp93kmTE~c21qt2GBDQFL-eq0A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Historic Design and Review Commission Compliance and Technical Advisory Board on March 21 approved a front‑yard iron fence at 808 North Pine Street with a condition that the overall fence not exceed 4 feet and that pedestrian and driveway gates not exceed 4 feet 6 inches.

Applicant Michael Ramirez, who said he purchased the 1897 home three months ago, asked the board to allow arched elements to provide character to the pedestrian and driveway gates. Staff noted the board’s guidelines call for front yard fences not to exceed 4 feet and said the only issue was the arch height at the gates. Staff recommended approval provided no portion of the fence exceeds 4 feet, noting the board could eliminate arched gates if they caused greater height.

Ramirez said his intent was to add “some character” and that his proposed arch on the pedestrian gate would likely be “no more than 6 inches” above the 4‑foot limit. Staff clarified administrative allowances by Development Services sometimes permit about 6 inches for grade changes or fabrication, and commissioners suggested requiring the fabricator to provide a section drawing showing dimensions to ensure compliance.

The board approved a motion to allow the pedestrian and driveway gates to reach no more than 4 feet 6 inches while keeping the remainder of the fence at 4 feet, and instructed the applicant to provide dimensioned fabrication drawings prior to final permitting.

","The board approved a front‑yard iron fence at 808 North Pine in the Dignowity Hill Historic District with the condition that overall fence height not exceed 4 feet and pedestrian and driveway gates be capped at 4 feet 6 inches.","actionData","errors"]

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