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Commission denies two-story Tobin Hill proposal over height, massing and lot-coverage concerns
Summary
The City of San Antonio Commission of Historic and Design Review voted to deny a proposed two-story residence at 418 Locust in Tobin Hill, citing excessive height, massing and lot coverage; commissioners were split on whether standards or architectural innovation should guide the decision.
SAN ANTONIO — The City of San Antonio Commission of Historic and Design Review voted on Feb. 19, 2025, to deny a proposed two-story residential project at 418 Locust in the Tobin Hill historic district after an extended review of height, massing, lot coverage and materials.
The project team, represented by architect Joseph Smith, presented a two-story-plus accessory structure on a multifamily-zoned lot and described materials and proportions they said respond to context. Commission staff recommended changes in several areas and included stipulations on scale, materials and removal of front parking. Members of the Tobin Hill neighborhood commission and nearby residents urged the panel to reject the…
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