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Applicant Ron Hubbard asked the council to permit a taller railing—approximately 4 feet—citing safety and mobility concerns; staff recommended a more traditional wood railing or an appropriate wrought-iron design and proposed a 36-inch (3-foot) height as the standard for residential railings. Members referenced applicable standards and the appearance of existing features, noting the structure atop the garage had stood at about 6 feet since 2007.

Hubbard said he could follow staff guidance but sought flexibility so that he could use wrought-iron panels similar to those on the house’s first-floor railing. \"I would like it to be 4 feet because I'm 65 years old and I don't want to worry about bumping into the railing,\" Hubbard said. Council members and staff discussed the visual consistency between the proposed iron panels above the garage and the first-floor railing; some members expressed concern that introducing a new material or height would create an inconsistent appearance.

Staff clarified that the recommendation was not to mandate a mixed metal-and-wood railing but to prefer a traditional design; staff also noted the residential code minimum/typical railing height is 36 inches, with a higher standard commonly used for commercial properties. After discussion a motion to support the staff recommendation (including the recommended height and material guidance) passed on a unanimous voice/roll call: Davis, García, Brigarde, Spiller, Fullerton, Pollock and Vásquez voted yes.

The council directed the applicant to work with staff to finalize a design that meets the preservation standards. No appeal or further deadlines were specified at the meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","San Antonio - Junta Asesora Técnica y de Cumplimiento Histórico Sep 19, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The technical council approved staff-recommended conditions for a certificate of appropriateness at 238 Quintin Drive that limit railing height and outline acceptable materials; the applicant had sought a taller railing and wrought-iron panels.","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},6467435,"Technical council accepts staff recommendation for 624 East Gunther certificate; owner to deliver material sample",142,331000,473000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5795563-eff8c27ab6bf5a6a46f4e1d2deafaf51&start=331&end=473","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5795563-eff8c27ab6bf5a6a46f4e1d2deafaf51/thumbnail_331000.jpg","/articles/6467435/San-Antonio/Bexar-County/Texas/Technical-council-accepts-staff-recommendation-for-624-East-Gunther-certificate-owner-to-deliver-material-sample","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6467435-2d122d4c9734cf8bf22067e60fda3e29/orig.mp4?Expires=1770482844&Signature=UEdhYIwDc0kN48VPRdC4tMPR41l5gzS8IA9gxstZPuDdiqVAEsXHvc0ZVmS5zxUzZJ9PVr-flXofaNCxR795efYSQPJ6Fntp6CY5HyysT6rYSgiRVv7IPjDrSUxBN57zRTGTk8ytmPLCH20-lvq3Prf0-6GJDlSQSU0IxmSDiQqd0Sr6IKtly6XgTkKeKfOwrQAdd3XZ8jEAZtcAbGj-cVjJH0d2qoxQM0GAay-emgNasNrRRI0LaTfHux~l3kvMYyjCtZpMuX2BBNVGDvmkrlkiuOq82zJHScdse8ERkzmdJlemMVGAeSr7cG4xUEWHje-3A3na7JsZiDAaCCLgZw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At a meeting of the city-appointed technical council, members voted unanimously to accept staff recommendations on a certificate of appropriateness application for 624 East Gunther Street.

The council’s vote, taken after staff advised against approval as proposed, instructs the property owner to provide a physical example of the cladding material that will replace existing siding. The owner, Chris Naglis, said he will bring a sample and follow staff guidance.

Staff told the council the proposed replacement would need to match the original material or otherwise meet the office’s standards; because the submitted proposal did not include a sample or sufficient detail, staff recommended against approval as presented. Chris Naglis addressed the council and said, \"I'm going to follow the recommendations and I'm going to bring an example of the material I will use.\" The council then moved to accept the staff recommendation.

Roll-call votes recorded all members present voting yes: Davis, García, Brigarde, Spiller, Fullerton, Pollock and Vásquez. The motion passed, and staff was directed to follow up with the applicant on next steps.

The applicant was told how the process works if the certificate is approved: the item on the consent agenda would not need to return to the council and the certificate would be sent by email within 10 days for consent items. No formal appeal or additional deadlines were specified at the meeting.","The city-appointed technical council voted unanimously to accept staff recommendations regarding a certificate of appropriateness for 624 East Gunther Street and asked the owner to provide a physical sample of the replacement cladding.","actionData","errors"]

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Council approves staff conditions for 238 Quintin Drive railing: height and material standards to apply

Technical council accepts staff recommendation for 624 East Gunther certificate; owner to deliver material sample