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Why it matters: The homeowners said the underlayment beneath the existing clay tiles is failing on the main house and removing tile to replace decking will likely break an estimated 25% of tiles; some tile profiles are no longer manufactured. They sought to replace the main roof with an available clay profile that matches a 2021 addition and to use a stone‑coated steel tile (Tilcor) on the low‑visibility rear casita for energy efficiency and because the original concrete tile is no longer available.

Applicants Eric Magana and Dr. Erica Hule told the commission the main house roof has a century‑old underlayment breaking down; they said salvaging some tile during replacement is possible but not enough to fully re-cover the casita. Staff recommended reinstalling clay tile on the main house after replacing decking and underlayment and advised that a clay tile matching the lower addition's profile would be consistent with guidelines. For the rear casita, staff said the material originally used (concrete tile) is no longer available; staff did not recommend approval of the metal tile on the casita without additional review.

Commissioners discussed visibility (the casita faces a rear alley and has low public visibility), energy efficiency, and the logistics of salvaging tile. The commission voted to approve the main structure roof replacement using the clay tile profile from the lower addition and asked the owners to work with staff and the Monte Vista Historic Association on the casita. Recorded roll call showed the motion carried with all voting members in favor.

Next steps: Staff will help the applicants verify available matching tile and will accept product submittals for administrative review for portions of the project that meet guidelines. The casita option (metal stone‑coated tile) should be developed with staff and the neighborhood; if no administrative solution is found, the owners may bring the casita proposal back to CTAB for formal consideration.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","San Antonio - Historic Compliance and Technical Advisory Board May 23, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The board approved replacing the main house roof with clay tile that matches an existing lower-level addition; the applicants sought a metal tile alternative for a rear accessory structure but were asked to consult staff and the neighborhood association and return with more information or pursue an administrative solution.","taxTitle","San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas","taxId",2771,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6547578,"CTAB denies request to replace five original wood windows with vinyl at 214 Rifugio, urges repair and offers staff assistance",633,4114000,4747000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3472749-8df6bd689c53aaea3c5086ff0c6b0a80&start=4114&end=4747","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3472749-8df6bd689c53aaea3c5086ff0c6b0a80/thumbnail_4114000.jpg","/articles/6547578/San-Antonio/Bexar-County/Texas/CTAB-denies-request-to-replace-five-original-wood-windows-with-vinyl-at-214-Rifugio-urges-repair-and-offers-staff-assistance","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6547578-d000c32dfea5cd0035cf72869d140e94/orig.mp4?Expires=1771140152&Signature=OmuhF6wyfrzrS5fM5RAM6~cacyL9EqYZ3uSy3MRbogcAsSUgHujEBDl-3-C56yinSjdWqV29bJu6jVPQiwpNQbcFAo6gCJ07MzdHgjly3wJPIc6mVrUG0oYqg8a~yfSPFDmdmmw199uuYR3NQX4QvXJ3~F7nD6mGlijI1GD6nPYiOH6czCV3HnYHqyrUIe5d4Rs2nRxlhOCP5-Msb3LiPaZx7FHq0AeBbR0dHE71f4-O8yxn~5a9o-Ua5ptGsnjR84mravhyK6K-X3ai5Mu1iDabhtngIM46HKrRLJcyvx5ICQMGvJp5NjOSCDXsI~IXCGjuQ0ljiPQHtdTdjmc7xw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Compliance and Technical Advisory Board on May 23 voted to deny an applicant's request to replace five existing wood windows with vinyl at 214 Rifugio, accepting staff's recommendation that the original wood windows be repaired or, if beyond repair, replaced in kind.

Why it matters: The home is in a designated historic area where the design guidelines emphasize repair of original features and replacement in kind only when repair is not feasible. Staff said the five windows proposed for replacement are generally in a condition that supports repair; applicants cited cost and energy‑efficiency concerns.

Homeowner representatives Javier Castillo and Joe Gomez said they prefer modern windows for energy efficiency and cited the expense of full restoration. Staff described the guidelines and said when a window is \"beyond repair\"—commonly evaluated on a per‑sash basis and sometimes using a 50% rule for missing or damaged sash material—an in‑kind wood replacement may be administratively approved. Staff offered to provide resources and product recommendations and to perform on‑site assessments if the owners begin repairs and find a sash that is truly beyond repair.

Commissioners voted to accept staff's recommendation as written; the roll call recorded the motion as carried with the commissioners voting aye. The board denied the vinyl‑replacement request but noted pathways for compliance: repair in place; administrative approval for in‑kind wood replacement if a window is demonstrably beyond repair; or a staged approach where some windows are repaired and others are evaluated on site.

What happens next: Staff will share resources for pulleys, weights and window repair vendors and will coordinate on‑site follow-up if the owners begin repairs and encounter windows that cannot be repaired; the owners may return with additional documentation or an adjusted request.","The board accepted staff's recommendation to deny replacement of five original wood windows with vinyl at 214 Rifugio, directing the owners to repair original sashes where possible and to work with staff for on‑site review if windows are beyond repair.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6547582,"CTAB approves Hotel King William's artificial turf with requirement to restore at least 50% native plantings",756,3342000,4098000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3472749-8df6bd689c53aaea3c5086ff0c6b0a80&start=3342&end=4098","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3472749-8df6bd689c53aaea3c5086ff0c6b0a80/thumbnail_3342000.jpg","/articles/6547582/San-Antonio/Bexar-County/Texas/CTAB-approves-Hotel-King-Williams-artificial-turf-with-requirement-to-restore-at-least-50-native-plantings","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6547582-73fdf2ca73a09c90167945f708323708/orig.mp4?Expires=1771140152&Signature=a5YLVAOs6vIYnaaA~eMfX38RKb4qU5Xske1HWGaHc3lB4mKRZT6evfW2xyZDbNTpI5Osiux11Nuwj5k1K9deO6Y1waHi3j2odOD1HBkuZFldRV2mqZehmr2HqieZYwx~pwEtjt-gics2UzBdxqbtvkGjmzothBEWAZyVhiusyXQhBdWB~9xOSGnABqReMDZ3-D3HTmbWrlS2fx-ukNmtL1BDcAKyP1HfsxBTqDazzK3DhGY5WW5o~85~3X2JWcoM-bZFrhFUsUQLVTmZFnyQ-9OFHYDz8Gk07WUSbllUA8h-hOQynYCp7T6u-iCEbAoHXDMk5JYUCUiSdpjQd~2~Ag__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Compliance and Technical Advisory Board on May 23 approved a request related to an after‑the‑fact installation of artificial turf at the Hotel King William, requiring the hotel to incorporate at least 50% natural landscaping in the front yard and provide staff with an updated site plan before issuance of a certificate of appropriateness.

Why it matters: Staff treated the application as a violation case because turf was installed prior to receiving a COA. Commissioners and neighborhood representatives raised environmental and maintenance concerns about synthetic turf; staff recommended approval subject to conditions that aim to restore vegetative cover in the front yard and provide a reviewable planting plan.

Mary Martinez, general manager of the Hotel King William at 1037 South Alamo, told the commission the hotel intends to comply and supports the 50% natural landscaping requirement. Public commenters, including Christine Chapa, told the board that artificial turf can increase local temperatures, shed microplastics, trap bacteria and odors, and reduce habitat for pollinators. Representatives of the King William Garden Club offered to provide master‑gardener guidance to the property.

Staff clarified that the 50% guideline applies to the front yard and that, because the turf was installed without a COA, staff would verify the front‑yard calculation in the field and require additional plantings or reduction of artificial turf to meet the standard. The staff recommendation to approve with stipulations called for (1) incorporating at least 50% natural greenery in the front yard and (2) submitting an updated site plan to staff before COA issuance.

The board approved the staff recommendation by roll call. Recorded votes showed all voting members in favor. The board directed the applicant to work with staff on the planting plan and to consider relocating or reducing turf in the most visible front areas if needed to meet the 50% guideline.

What happens next: The hotel must submit a revised site plan showing at least 50% front‑yard vegetative cover and coordinate with staff before a COA will issue. Staff said compliance will be verified before final sign‑off.","The Compliance and Technical Advisory Board approved the Hotel King William's request tied to an after-the-fact artificial turf installation, subject to a condition that at least half of the front-yard area be planted with natural greenery and that the applicant submit an updated site plan for staff review.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6547587,"Monte Vista neighbors, applicant to negotiate after CTAB pauses decision on unpermitted wall and rock landscaping at 219 West Ellesmere",2939,332000,3271000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3472749-8df6bd689c53aaea3c5086ff0c6b0a80&start=332&end=3271","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3472749-8df6bd689c53aaea3c5086ff0c6b0a80/thumbnail_332000.jpg","/articles/6547587/San-Antonio/Bexar-County/Texas/Monte-Vista-neighbors-applicant-to-negotiate-after-CTAB-pauses-decision-on-unpermitted-wall-and-rock-landscaping-at-219-West-Ellesmere","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6547587-879b9ce899cc65b4f854329795d3fc26/orig.mp4?Expires=1771140152&Signature=CmqWQ~68K8OF1x3zZw4PiCR4iZtsw8dFMjDSUO2b31mySA~7OH4Oww-kfdnZVQBvy249vr9HLM8FjJqK7vD8QfDRlzHfgFLZS4OGCuD9wkOS0cF~b3F9pO31ZCQo6I1TExj1Iy0KRDZwvgH82ZXaVsI~Dc5frG4JY9jv-3n~kHrGzWoVMV3YQgPQu-WALYdvUYcGILIdFDR96uHjEU52F3oTMHMfaNButKa03tSTpXy3krRww4ymU2YPODE4XY2Zz1NOQipz3uxnNjBXweRduyf2mAMp6dcD1RpqRZMs1CuYAbKkSr1~RcDN3TIiIulboGCdqEDkMk8YzlCaFo4I-g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Monte Vista residents urged the Compliance and Technical Advisory Board on May 23 to enforce historic‑district guidelines after a retaining wall and rock landscaping were installed at 219 West Ellesmere without a certificate of appropriateness; the board voted to continue the case so city staff, the applicant and the Monte Vista Historic Association can seek a compromise.

The hearing followed public comment from three nearby residents and a representative of the Monte Vista Historical Association\u0000Architectural Review Committee, who said the limestone wall and large-format river rock proposed for the front yard did not align with the district's design guidelines and that approval after the fact would signal the rules were optional. Staff presented the application and recommended approval of the work as consistent with the City's adopted design guidelines, noting the proposal retained roughly half the front yard in vegetation and proposed planting Asian jasmine around the perimeter.

Why it matters: Residents said the case raises enforcement questions across Monte Vista, where they said several properties have changed front landscapes and retaining walls without prior approval. Staff and the applicant stressed water conservation and practical maintenance concerns, and commissioners said a negotiated solution with the neighborhood association would carry weight if one can be reached.

During public comment, Ryan Reed of the Monte Vista Historical Association's Architectural Review Committee argued the built limestone wall violated section 5 (site elements) of the design guidelines and said prior OHP compromises usually required a low curved row of stone to mitigate runoff. Anne Van Pelt and Rick Wilson also objected, with Wilson asking whether inconsistent approvals meant guidelines were effectively arbitrary.

Michelle Forry, the landscape contractor for the homeowners, told commissioners the yard had repeatedly failed as turf, that part of the irrigation would be removed for water conservation, and that rocks would be hand-placed and combined with mulch and plantings to create a cohesive appearance. Forry said the planted Asian jasmine border would be about three feet wide and that rock areas would be hand‑installed to avoid gaps and allow percolation of water.

Staff confirmed the work had been stopped after a stop‑work order and that the completed portion was the wall; staff said, based on the City's guidelines and a typical policy recommendation that roughly 50% of the front yard remain vegetated, the proposal could be found consistent with the guidelines. Commissioners and staff repeatedly noted that the homeowner did not secure approval before starting work and that the public hearing was the proper venue to weigh disagreement between staff and neighbors.

After more than an hour of questions and comments, a commissioner moved to continue the case so the applicant, Monte Vista Historic Association and Office of Historic Preservation (OHP) staff could try to reach a compromise; a second was given and the motion carried. The roll call recorded: Davis Aye; Flores Aye; Brigard Aye; Hernandez Aye; Setzer Aye; Fullerton Aye; Pollock Nay; Vasquez Aye. The board instructed the parties to work with staff and return, potentially on consent, at the next hearing in June if they reach agreement.

What happens next: The applicant and staff were directed to coordinate with the Monte Vista Historic Association and report back to OHP; if a neighborhood compromise is reached, the case could return on the consent agenda. If no agreement is found, the commission will consider the case on the merits at a future meeting. Staff noted plants recently installed may be at risk from delay and that some irrigation had already been shut down.

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