Historic and Design Review Commission approves multiple certificates, denies altered entry at 322 Lamar

The San Antonio Historic and Design Review Commission on Sept. 3 approved multiple certificates of appropriateness and conceptual reviews, voting on items ranging from window replacements to accessory garages and calling for restoration of a damaged fish‑scale siding at 322 Lamar Street.

The commission accepted staff recommendations and approved a proposal by Conrad Martínez of RBK I Architectures to replace existing windows with reflective, blue‑tinted glass; Martínez said the replacement matches glazing on the opposite side of the street and that “sí, va a ser reflector, azul, entintado azul.” The commission approved the item with staff stipulations by unanimous vote.

The commission approved a Sweet Street application (applicant present virtually) with staff stipulations, after discussion about earlier work on the porch and balustrade and whether prior repairs followed procedures. The motion carried with two commissioners voting no (Sabino and…