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Staff summarized the application as a request to replace two side doors, install a metal roof (later retracted by the applicant in favor of shingles), and erect a front yard fence up to 4 feet tall. Staff recommended approval of roof material consistent with district guidance if it meets general recommendations and recommended that replacement be sensitive to the original massing and materials. For the front fence, staff said the commission should require a site plan and simple design drawings before granting an eligibility certificate.

The applicant (presenting by phone) confirmed they would withdraw the request for a metal roof and instead install shingles. They also described repairs to the stone façade and said much of the stone originally was cracked or damaged and that salvaged stones would be reused in the same pattern. The applicant asked the commission to allow removal of one of the side doors, saying it was added after original construction and is now in poor condition.

Commissioners questioned whether the doors are original and recommended options short of permanent removal if doors are historic. Several commissioners suggested sealing or making a door nonoperable from the interior while preserving the exterior appearance; others said replacing the more distant side door with a window may be appropriate if applicants return with window details that adhere to the standards. Commissioners expressed reluctance to approve a front fence without a site plan showing context and location; they moved to continue the fence decision until the applicant submits a site plan and specific design drawings.

A motion reflecting staff recommendations — deny filling both side doors as submitted, allow replacement of the more distant side door with a window subject to standards, continue the fence decision until a site plan is provided, and accept revised roof material as shingles — was moved and seconded and carried. Commissioners instructed the applicant to provide additional documentation and photo evidence if they contend either door is nonoriginal.

Staff confirmed the commission expects salvaged stone to be reinstalled in the same pattern where possible and requested the applicant return with site plans and detailed window specifications. The commission’s formal vote followed public testimony and discussion; staff said a certificate of appropriateness would be prepared and emailed once final approvals and required documents are in place.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","San Antonio - Comisión de diseño y revisión histórica Jul 02, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The San Antonio Historic Preservation Commission on July 2 considered a certificate of appropriateness for 6619 Lovera Boulevard and accepted staff recommendations on roof material and a conditional window replacement, while continuing the fence decision until the applicant provides a site plan.","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},6552269,"San Antonio preservation panel approves addition, calls for site visit on window and door changes at 838 E. Magnolia Ave.",332,379000,711000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5122386-201a8bc710798c51d3def64fe6b0ec8c&start=379&end=711","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5122386-201a8bc710798c51d3def64fe6b0ec8c/thumbnail_379000.jpg","/articles/6552269/San-Antonio/Bexar-County/Texas/San-Antonio-preservation-panel-approves-addition-calls-for-site-visit-on-window-and-door-changes-at-838-E-Magnolia-Ave","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6552269-ddab2124db3356cdcac186ce7511400c/orig.mp4?Expires=1771147161&Signature=hzSrK4BCrkDk5Vu8IcqGew~K9EbLC4QCOd4hMVxyfraIbh6L-iijITWlhOWQNZ8yUElIPOZFqDDuDM6S14DZ73V~457W2aATmW0ECI19FWyr7RA2YKMntYSBnjv6wBh1B-Zx2-Jdj0af7O~mrn4ueQwGAx624gztc5NR8bhgpzWtwvUOaSLp7BZ1xIXilkiRHZrl5xiTVRN14QDBw5iadFDZp7ooMtZ80oeHh8SEsGsPG3QP~fuT3YKTakEfcADJuMgvvaiGHYXQmJGfRlpX-IRdkdgQ64MFPCuM-o~lSYSmTPFC-8nJW6SAGAqr658iB9Oz7UHr7rXzLM7ZoOghQQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The San Antonio Historic Preservation Commission on July 2 approved a certificate of appropriateness for an addition at 838 East Magnolia Avenue while directing staff and the applicant to clarify details on proposed window replacements and the removal of a secondary front door.

The commission voted in favor of the staff recommendation to approve the 650-square-foot addition with stipulations that the new work be subordinate in height to the existing roofline and that any cement-facing siding on the addition be finished to remain distinguishable from the historic structure. Commissioners also requested a site visit to examine the property’s windows and the pair of front doors before the applicant returns with final drawings.

The applicant, represented by contractor Al González and homeowner Michael Salazar, said the project aims to restore the house “as historically as possible” while using newer double‑pane aluminum windows for improved energy efficiency. González and Salazar told the commission the proposed windows are similar to products previously approved in other historic districts and that the design would set window trim in a way intended to minimize visibility from the street.

Staff reported a June 24 site inspection and said many original wood window elements are in repairable condition, though some require patching. Staff recommended repairing existing wood windows where feasible and expressed reservations about wholesale replacement with aluminum systems. Commissioners noted the front façade historically included two doors and said that, while interior sealing and nonoperable closure are possible, preserving the exterior appearance is preferable when evidence suggests the doors are original.

During discussion commissioners asked about the age of a small front‑facing addition on a neighbor’s property (834 E. Magnolia) and the condition of roof volumes. One commissioner encouraged the applicant and designer to lower the proposed addition’s roof volume so it better matches the original roofline and to integrate siding in a way that does not emphasize the addition as a separate element.

The commission moved to schedule a site visit focused on the front doors and the windows, to review each window proposed for replacement, and to work with staff on alternative window designs that could better match historical sightlines. The motion carried; commissioners directed staff to coordinate the visit and the applicant to return with revised plans.

The commission also heard written support from the Magnolia Avenue neighborhood historic committee, which endorsed staff recommendations and thanked staff for their work on conservation guidelines.

The commission’s action requires the applicant to coordinate with staff on final details. If approved by staff and the commission after the site visit and submission of revised drawings, a certificate of appropriateness will be prepared and emailed to the applicant within 10 days, according to staff remarks at the meeting.","The Historic Preservation Commission approved a certificate of appropriateness for an addition at 838 East Magnolia Avenue with conditions, recommended a site visit to review windows and doors, and asked the applicant to work with staff on design details and a lower roof profile.","actionData","errors"]

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Historic panel approves front-yard fence plan, defers fence plan and roof details for 6619 Lovera Boulevard; denies filling both side doors

San Antonio preservation panel approves addition, calls for site visit on window and door changes at 838 E. Magnolia Ave.