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The applicant, identified in the record as Iban Solís of 838 East Magnolia, told the committee the project would add living space at the rear, convert a roof form to a hip roof to better match neighborhood patterns and replace one front door opening with a historically configured window. The applicant said the home team intends to use period-appropriate cladding and match original trim where possible.

Staff recommended reduced addition height, wood windows compatible with guidelines, retention and repair of historic windows where feasible, and preparation of documentation showing separation between original structure and new addition. Commissioners and staff discussed the practical difficulties of repairing 100-year-old window frames and noted the applicant can seek a Board of Adjustment appeal if replacement becomes necessary for code or structural reasons.

The committee approved the staff recommendations by roll call. Staff clarified that owners may still need to address structural or code-related issues discovered during construction, and that the committee expects windows to be repaired where practicable; if a particular window cannot be repaired, the applicant should return to staff with documentation and options.

Why it matters: windows and addition scale substantially affect the appearance and integrity of historic homes; the committee emphasized preserving historic window openings and ensuring the addition is visually distinct as modern work.

The committee’s approval includes requirements for final documentation and compliance with materials and separation guidelines; staff will issue the certificate and coordinate any follow-up review during permitting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","San Antonio - Comisión de diseño y revisión histórica Jul 16, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The review committee approved a 600-square-foot addition and associated window repairs/replacements at a historic home on East Magnolia Avenue, endorsing staff stipulations to lower the addition’s height, use compatible cladding and prioritize repair of historic windows.","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},6550091,"Commission approves Callahan Avenue permit and gives conceptual approval for modified design with fenestration conditions",1705,753000,2458000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5418249-77fbb6ec9ade079e78fcc4439a92484c&start=753&end=2458","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5418249-77fbb6ec9ade079e78fcc4439a92484c/thumbnail_753000.jpg","/articles/6550091/San-Antonio/Bexar-County/Texas/Commission-approves-Callahan-Avenue-permit-and-gives-conceptual-approval-for-modified-design-with-fenestration-conditions","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6550091-8f440acc0bc4f548d43d7f25832fa9b1/orig.mp4?Expires=1770570727&Signature=Gm92joG-QBsabu9YvowDJ79yIOUajs4sHQDX7EmIEzHYYCvPPK6nsZhabvZ56LJDixb2nOPwLnNcMvgGneOjGlxk~dyiifrCxOGY2MU6C-4HWii6fVREcaHkt-iOlR0J3SIv4zxP~aUmq2b7X5xFbY80aUbc2555rEJSgjPLZaMHJ7KiLKPCc0Eal2nXieSM5CDgjiSOBeM1vu6MvRc7lLXDXF1MMf7uipkmCCOdKzFE1aQGhJ1nNNQnX3FP8h3-ml~E1U-ZmqwFSEL~dsDuS-QKyiJVcFITPQ46ydjw36~gTo6m2jiNnODnq3wnzKOt4~VDfRGadwHkLUWimEOByA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Historic and Design Review Commission’s review committee approved a permit and granted conceptual approval for design changes to a proposed residential project at 120 Callahan Avenue in the La Vaca historic district on Thursday, with amendments that require the applicant to refine fenestration patterns and vehicle access in coordination with staff.

The committee first voted to approve the permit under staff stipulations for the application’s first item. Applicant representative Daniel Cruz said the project team had incorporated substantial changes since the prior hearing and that they agreed to staff stipulations. \"Estamos de acuerdo con todas las estipulaciones de personal,\" Cruz told the committee. A roll-call vote recorded the permit as approved with one commissioner recorded as voting no.

The committee then considered a separate request for conceptual approval of an altered design (agenda item 2) that included removal of a front garage door, adjustments to roof lines and parking alignment. Commissioners pressed the applicant on how the vehicle path would align with the property edge and what would replace the removed garage doors on the primary façade.

After extended discussion the committee amended the motion to require that the applicant \"explore options of fenestration patterns\" for the blank façade area — including windows, patterned openings or tile elements — and that staff have authority to approve the final pattern administratively; if staff cannot approve the details, the item must return to the commission. The amendment also clarified that the curb/vehicle path alignment would be coordinated with staff so the proposed internal parking arrangement could function.

The amended conceptual approval passed on a recorded vote.

Why it matters: the project is in the La Vaca historic district, where façade composition, rooflines and fenestration are central to preserving historic character. Commissioners repeatedly emphasized that the commission is concerned with the visual treatment of the primary façade rather than internal layouts, and they sought assurances that the front elevation would not remain a blank wall if the garage doors were removed.

Staff will administratively review the required fenestration patterns, the altered roofline details and parking configuration; if staff determines the final treatment is inconsistent with stipulations, the item will return to the commission. The applicant will receive a certificate or written decisions within 10 days, and no work may begin until required permits are issued.","The committee approved a permit for 120 Callahan Avenue and separately granted conceptual approval for a modified design in the La Vaca historic district, adopting staff stipulations and amending the motion to require specific fenestration and parking-path design work to be resolved with staff.",{"_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},6550096,"San Antonio review panel gives conceptual OK to observation wheel at Saint Paul Square",389,352000,741000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5418249-77fbb6ec9ade079e78fcc4439a92484c&start=352&end=741","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5418249-77fbb6ec9ade079e78fcc4439a92484c/thumbnail_352000.jpg","/articles/6550096/San-Antonio/Bexar-County/Texas/San-Antonio-review-panel-gives-conceptual-OK-to-observation-wheel-at-Saint-Paul-Square","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6550096-fb2a27976f10579b3336b2c7fce6136f/orig.mp4?Expires=1770570727&Signature=QL2sowS~~geGNkGGqGFk2uK1E0XDxnmkj-kDilwYowlRzQlkozQAeIK9EOTFHeBQ6fludj55RES96rtBAti6hu7oxEKqcgDW218Sy9N8TLV2UtXX-ZYGTRLOC6jDqKQ9c3wyLtPyk~XfLJ61jmMBVeSBaiBi0CBGwvvvXrgnOql4pdYIgo4ftvw6KZEo-Z6~-TfGXPausxILjb7e4U5XuNRSYUM-0G0MFIOiizuOI6qMkXoxDzvgma1agl1JVCDhRgnL~ke9A-IzSXoKTATun1oGCMumdPQC5PobMXbuRnbarM3t~GNOdOtKCPlgBoZPGx112P2HE5iFPZZLdgmJIA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Historic and Design Review Commission’s review committee in San Antonio gave conceptual approval Thursday for an observation wheel proposed for Saint Paul Square, finding the siting potentially compatible with surrounding tall structures but requiring detailed design review by staff before work proceeds.

The committee approved the conceptual design after hearing from the applicant’s representative, James McNight, and staff. The committee’s president, Gibbs, led the discussion; committee members asked staff and the applicant to refine pedestrian impacts, materials, lighting, landscaping and height relationships to nearby landmarks including the Tower of the Americas and the Alamodome.

Why it matters: the site sits within a historic overlay adjacent to the downtown core and Hemisfair-era development. Committee members said the proposal is an uncommon typology for the district and needs careful detailing to protect the pedestrian experience and the architectural context.

Committee and staff input focused on scale, context and materials rather than outright denial. A staff member told the committee that while the unified design guidelines do not specifically address observation wheels, they assess compatibility based on pedestrian experience, architectural form, illumination and landscaping. The staff recommendation was for conceptual approval with the understanding that final elements — including illumination, final materials and landscaping — will be reviewed administratively or returned to the committee if necessary.

Applicant James McNight described the proposal as atypical for the district and said the team was prepared to work with staff on the detailed elements. \"Este es un proyecto muy muy fuera de lo común,\" McNight told the committee. The applicant confirmed agreement with the staff stipulations and indicated additional design details would be provided at later review stages.

The commission voted unanimously to approve the conceptual design with staff stipulations. The committee directed staff to continue administrative review of the detailed design and to return to the committee if elements cannot be resolved administratively.

The applicant will receive a written certificate of appropriateness or administrative decision within 10 days; no physical work should begin until required permits are issued.","The Historic and Design Review Commission’s review committee gave conceptual approval for an observation wheel at Saint Paul Square, with staff stipulations and follow-up design details to be handled administratively.","actionData","errors"]

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