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Commissioners agreed there is room for design refinement and several urged the applicant to request a DRC site visit to explore alternatives that work with the building's mid-century characteristics. Commissioner Group noted the proposal \"is changing completely the front of the facade,\" and suggested informal DRC consultation before a final submittal. The commission ultimately approved the staff recommendations (which included stipulations) and recorded the motion on roll call.

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The applicant may work with staff and the DRC on alternative designs that respond to the building's historic period; a new submittal with final materials and details will be required for final COA review.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","San Antonio - Historic and Design Review Commission Sep 03, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The commission approved staff recommendations on a proposal to add stucco arches, alter window openings and install a front entry tower at 2018 San Pedro Avenue, and encouraged the applicant to pursue a Design Review Committee site visit to refine design details.","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},6501851,"Commission approves replacement windows with reflective blue-tinted glass at 343 West Houston despite reflection concerns",104,631000,735000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5713516-e7efb8a0c0dccd794c7e595f941c6989&start=631&end=735","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5713516-e7efb8a0c0dccd794c7e595f941c6989/thumbnail_631000.jpg","/articles/6501851/San-Antonio/Bexar-County/Texas/Commission-approves-replacement-windows-with-reflective-blue-tinted-glass-at-343-West-Houston-despite-reflection-concerns","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6501851-32b70164b1f0e37b61d21316cf6a263e/orig.mp4?Expires=1770927958&Signature=DppIV5QP~nHE726BKtzLC-bPKpmjLMBV4DMVUpJkyliS~hzJre0edeKUno81pkOzLKt0j3gDu04TsRgCfBav0krWTeKE2YMoJ6LTddww7voDka6cy7l8zocU4W6Hbk-OczsHJd8jfjqKuLyJoilnVQbuGpmhDc8aXJ1vlBhveLTS~Lw0Ur~p6OLgjq777H-HISdQ~64qdY2bNnDdX5E1cATzsGhMa8rQLvl8SrxUtlxOY1Z9dLV54XWK1dvqC0Y27snsOUR~6hh0e6zaP6HIm3Dq6wKQAe2kUjp65ctrTH4eFWixK9AFKjuS8Gc5X3N6Pgl-pVzM-hEhLOQOjV-eAQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Historic and Design Review Commission approved a certificate of appropriateness for 343 West Houston Street on Sept. 3 to allow replacement of the exterior window systems with reflective blue-tinted glass. The applicant, Conrad Martinez of RVK Architecture, told the commission the new glazing would match the type used on the Frost Tower across the street, though on a much smaller scale (ribbon windows rather than a large curtain wall).

Commissioners asked whether the applicant had conducted any studies of possible glare or reflection impacts on drivers and neighboring properties. Martinez said no specific reflection studies had been done but that the applicant would look into the question. He said the project will replace existing windows rather than adding tint to existing glazing.

The motion to approve included all staff stipulations; commissioners recorded their votes on roll call and the motion carried. Staff asked the applicant to submit final specifications to staff for review prior to issuance of the COA.

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Staff will review final glazing specifications and advise if additional study or mitigation is required before permits are issued.","Commission approved a COA for 343 West Houston Street to replace exterior window systems with reflective blue-tinted glass; commissioners asked the applicant to study potential glare or reflection impacts on drivers and nearby properties.",{"_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},6501855,"Commission denies noncontinuous \"frog\" walkway at 322 Lamar; conditions historic tax certification on restoration",520,1140000,1660000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5713516-e7efb8a0c0dccd794c7e595f941c6989&start=1140&end=1660","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5713516-e7efb8a0c0dccd794c7e595f941c6989/thumbnail_1140000.jpg","/articles/6501855/San-Antonio/Bexar-County/Texas/Commission-denies-noncontinuous-frog-walkway-at-322-Lamar-conditions-historic-tax-certification-on-restoration","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6501855-4aaff952d54a51bc095ea5217252cebb/orig.mp4?Expires=1770927958&Signature=dknWrifg8nZlvNbuVKLcCMv3lXXojxQkadHnbywzPF9D3Vm-tHF6bUP3~sP2OMh-AqHfHYye5O-SmAYD~4jdETDxgdYOxVjB22S-25Ok6Gp3LyJZTzUJI68ZftJDS6~WIuM6oLXsxwsWw0ZBy41Isbr4IQhOfnMWQh7ljIPD7W590TxvEjgT8pbxg2WqMDiIwH5Egkm3RGTCL~OehD3ycBiYYKx8vMGz9zKYcwFVUzUaw-TTtNd4rB660rtgFS7H3rf28IEa7aJ8j4VYK7BuOWTj6g4kCauhtKAu3DeyLR0W5Qw4vkzweixz9VKn0JpyS2WSFpEDEN2JDZdBYJDqbA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Historic and Design Review Commission on Sept. 3 denied approval of a recently installed noncontinuous walkway at 322 Lamar Street and made historic tax verification conditional on remediation of outstanding violations, including restoration of removed fish-scale siding on the building's gables.

Staff reported the walkway is composed of charcoal-gray concrete pavers set apart with white stone gravel (a so-called \"frog\" or noncontinuous paver layout) that extends across the left side of the front facade and connects to the driveway. Staff recommended replacement of that walkway with a continuous path matching the previous material and color; only if the walkway and other outstanding violations come into compliance did staff recommend approving historic tax certification.

A neighborhood representative, Lulu Francois, chairperson of the Dignity Hill Historic Neighborhood Review Committee, supported staff and asked that the fish-scale siding removed from the west-side gable be replaced before tax verification is issued. Francois said the fish-scale siding \"is one of the details that made this house stand out\" and recommended the applicant be treated consistently with previous cases.

Commissioner discussion focused on safety and historic accuracy. Commissioner Mazuka described the installed walkway as \"treacherous\" and unsuitable for pedestrian use. The commission voted to deny item 1 (the walkway as installed) and to approve item 2 (historic tax certification) with the stipulation that \"all outstanding violations on the property be remedied prior to issuance of the verification,\" including reinstalling a continuous walkway and restoring fish-scale siding on all four gables.

Staff will verify compliance and requested before-and-after photographs; the commission recorded the motion and instructed staff to withhold tax verification until the stipulated work is completed.

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The commission's action preserves a requirement that exterior changes in a historic district conform to previously approved materials and historic character before properties receive tax incentives. Staff will follow up with the property owner to document compliance prior to issuing the historic tax certification.","The commission denied approval of a noncontinuous paver-and-gravel walkway at 322 Lamar Street and approved historic tax verification only after the applicant restores removed fish-scale siding and replaces the walkway with a continuous path.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":91,"_45":103,"_47":104,"_49":94,"_51":105,"_53":106,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":107,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":108,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6501859,"Historic and Design Review Commission approves multiple COAs, denies noncontinuous walkway at 322 Lamar",596,1736000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5713516-e7efb8a0c0dccd794c7e595f941c6989&start=1140&end=1736","/articles/6501859/San-Antonio/Bexar-County/Texas/Historic-and-Design-Review-Commission-approves-multiple-COAs-denies-noncontinuous-walkway-at-322-Lamar","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6501859-c7b17925e05e846ab101c9c90f8addd4/orig.mp4?Expires=1770927958&Signature=BZE5L5yW4cg1nFJtcKD-SdBWmEOF-I7FwgVN0Hb5WgIU6Ra1uNTGnXn3PZG82tXlW5RRV0elVWT4UIU~-~WknCMHaV8sb6cgdwiHFDGiumUTSuTA2gPNdy99hIXDw-4gI3N38LsoqSKpSY94eqazYpfDw7iMrheO6X7dr3HSpOTJ8AsRJKYFo4p0vhnVsZKrQ0xyx21GuQS6IWasBsLEJzUyugHZj7b9hkd2d3oWSM4GEhjOHKHVOcFjo5rA1iKxUxW587iQRnDWNGbL4HX7ap-X~mF2qdb0LxMLOAiSMKAO0i4LU8mIYYIukHH~~bNxF2asSKVthvqqQd~Z8PAWog__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Historic and Design Review Commission on Sept. 3 approved several certificates of appropriateness (COAs) and a conceptual design, while denying a recently installed noncontinuous walkway at 322 Lamar Street and conditioning historic tax certification on remedial work. The commission meets as an advisory board to the city and bases recommendations on the city's Unified Development Code and adopted design guidelines.

Key outcomes at a glance

- Approval of meeting minutes from Aug. 20, 2025 — motion carried.
- Consent agenda: commission accepted consent items (items 1–10) with item 4 and item 6 pulled for questions; motion carried.
- Item 4 (343 West Houston St.): COA approved with staff stipulations; applicant will replace exterior window systems with reflective blue-tinted glass per proposal.
- Item (125) Sweet Street: COA approved with staff stipulations; two commissioners recorded nays during roll call.
- Item 11 (322 Lamar Street): denial of item 1 (the noncontinuous paver/gravel walkway); approval of item 2 (historic tax certification) conditioned on remediation of all outstanding violations, including reinstalling a continuous walkway and restoring removed fish-scale siding on all four gables.
- Item 12 (2018 San Pedro Ave.): facade alterations (stucco arches, window modifications, front entry tower) considered; commission approved staff recommendations and encouraged the applicant to pursue a DRC site visit for design refinement.
- Item 13 (Donaldson Avenue): COA for a ~484-square-foot detached rear garage approved with staff stipulations (double-bay doors, horizontal lap siding, wood or wood-mimicking door, zoning setbacks/verifications).
- Item 14 (232 Lavaca Street): conceptual approval for a two-story rear accessory structure with porches and attached carport; staff stipulations require reduced height/footprint, verified setbacks, traditional stucco finish, specified window/roof products, reduced driveway width and final elevations for staff review prior to final approval.

Several applicants told the commission they will comply with staff stipulations and return with final drawings where required. The Office of Historic Preservation will email certificates of appropriateness and commission action letters within 10 days to applicants.

Votes and procedural notes

Most motions passed on roll call after discussion; when commissioners raised design or historic-accuracy concerns the commission either added stipulations or requested applicants pursue Design Review Committee (DRC) consultation prior to final submittal. Where an applicant did not appear, staff played a recorded voicemail and discussion proceeded; the commission postponed no items for lack of attendance but did require remediation in one case (322 Lamar).","At its Sept. 3 meeting the Historic and Design Review Commission approved several certificates of appropriateness and concept items, and denied a noncontinuous \"frog\" walkway at 322 Lamar Street — conditioning historic tax certification on remedying outstanding violations.","actionData","errors"]

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