The document is a city council agenda memorandum regarding a request to construct a new single-family residence and detached accessory structure at 533 Normandy. It provides background on the property zoning and prior approvals for demolition. It then analyzes the proposed lot coverage, floor area ratio, building height and materials. The Architectural Review Board voted to recommend approval, finding the design compatible. No fiscal impact is projected from the project. Attachments with further details are included.
1. CITY OF ALAMO HEIGHTS
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Lety Hernandez, Director of Community Development Services
SUBJECT: Case No. 868 F – 533 Normandy
Request of Myles Caudill of Caudill Homes, owner, for the compatibility review of the
proposed main structure located at 533 Normandy in order to construct a new single-
family residence with detached accessory structure under Demolition Review Ordinance
No. 1860 (April 12, 2010).
DATE: December 13, 2021
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
The property is zoned SF-A and is located on the north side of Normandy between Alamo
Heights Blvd and Woodway.
The Architectural Review Board conducted the significance review of the main structure on
April 20, 2021 and demolition was approved by City Council on May 10, 2021.
2. POLICY ANALYSIS
Lot Coverage Existing Proposed
Lot Area 8,500 8,500
Main House 910 2,194
Front Porch 106
Rear Porch 70
Att./Det. Garage 400 400
Covered Patio
Other Accessory Structures
Lot Coverage / Lot Area 1,380 / 8,500 2,700 / 8,500
Total Lot Coverage 16.24% 31.76%
Floor Area Ratio Existing Proposed
Lot Area 8,500 8,500
Main House 1st Floor 910 2,194
Main House – 2nd
Floor 1,138
Att. / Det. Garage 1st Floor 400 400
Garage – 2nd
Floor
Other Accessory Structures
FAR / Lot Area 1,310 / 8,500 3,732 / 8,500
Total FAR 15.41% 43.91%
Proposed building height – 28ft 5in
o Hardie Siding Materials
o Composition Shingle Roof and Standing Seam Metal
FAR – Max 47% allowed with Bonus
o .02 for one-story accessory building
The Architectural Review Board conducted the compatibility review at their November 30, 2021
meeting and voted unanimously to recommend approval of the design as compatible.
FISCAL IMPACT
No projected fiscal impact from this project has been calculated.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment A – Web Packet
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Lety Hernandez
Director
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Buddy Kuhn
City Manager
