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Historic Compliance and Technical Advisory Board (CTAB), March 20, 2026

Approves Certificate of Appropriateness at 129 Burnett (fence, retaining wall, limestone planters), unanimous

2h 5m19,268 words
18 mentionsapprovedhistoric preservationzoningdeniedSan Antonio, TX
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How this board votes

The Historic Compliance and Technical Advisory Board approved 75% of 24 recorded land-use decisions this period. Most frequent dissent: Juanita Felicitas Sepulveda (2 of 22 recorded votes).

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What happened

This was a Compliance and Technical Advisory Board (historic preservation) meeting in San Antonio dealing with certificates of appropriateness for minor residential alterations in historic districts; no zoning changes, rezonings, or commercial development were decided.

Meeting key facts
Jurisdiction
San Antonio, TX
Governing body
Final authority
Date
March 20, 2026
Decisions
5 zoning decisions
Outcome
Approved, unanimous

Free sample: decision 1 of 5

Certificate of Appropriateness at 129 Burnett (fence, retaining wall, limestone planters)

Applicant Garrett Ammons requested approval to install a black rod iron front yard fence (3'2"), a limestone retaining wall element at the southwest corner (under 1 foot), and limestone planters at the south and west facades. Board approved items 1 and 2 as submitted and item 3 with stipulations on planter height and water drainage. Unanimous roll-call vote.

  • Total height of planter bed not exceed the current height at the south facade adjacent to the stair
  • applicant install weep holes, plastic, and other elements to prevent water retention adjacent to the foundation skirting

The other decisions are listed below by title. The full write-up, verbatim conditions, and the audio at each vote are in Pro.

Meeting Summary

This was a Compliance and Technical Advisory Board (historic preservation) meeting in San Antonio dealing with certificates of appropriateness for minor residential alterations in historic districts; no zoning changes, rezonings, or commercial development were decided.

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Key Decisions (5)

Approved

Certificate of Appropriateness at 129 Burnett (fence, retaining wall, limestone planters)

Vote: unanimousConditions attached
Approved

Certificate of Appropriateness at 115 East Carolina Street (roof, door, screens, windows)

Vote: 8-1Conditions attached
Approved

Certificate of Appropriateness at 424 Burleson Street (five-foot fence)

Vote: unanimousConditions attached
Approved

Certificate of Appropriateness at 2129 West Mulberry Avenue (window replacement)

Vote: unanimousConditions attached
Continued

Certificate of Appropriateness at 415 West Rosewood Avenue (fiber cement siding)

Vote: unanimousConditions attached

Market Signals (2)

Housing Demand

A Lavaca district landlord reported rents are so low that…

Sentiment

Multiple homeowners cited historic-district compliance costs, delays (five-week hearing waits),…

Who Spoke (24)

Chair · 2Board MemberStaffApplicant · 6Applicant's Rep · 3Public

On the record: 2 chairs, a board member, a staff member, 6 applicants, 3 applicant's representatives, and a member of the public.

Agenda scorecard

ZoneWire called 4 of 4 land-use forecasts on this agenda.

This season: 41 of 42 (98%) forecasts called in this county.

Garrett Amons landmark designation

Garrett AmonsCase 2026-069
ApprovedZoneWire called it
freeApproved2 conditions of approval
2 conditions, the audio at the vote, and this case's history
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Octavio Castruita landmark designation

Octavio CastruitaCase 2026-017
Approved 8-1ZoneWire called it
freeApproved 8-14 conditions of approval
4 conditions, the audio at the vote, and this case's history
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Address/Description:    424 BURLESON ST HDRC Case No.:    2026-043 Historic District… landmark designation

Case 2026-043
ApprovedZoneWire called it
freeApproved1 condition of approval
1 condition, the audio at the vote, and this case's history
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Matthew Carson landmark designation

Matthew CarsonCase 2026-061
ApprovedZoneWire called it
freeApproved2 conditions of approval
2 conditions, the audio at the vote, and this case's history
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JAMES GEORGE landmark designation

JAMES GEORGECase 2026-057
No vote recorded

Faith Lowry landmark designation

Faith LowryCase 2026-054
No vote recorded

Nathan Manfred landmark designation

Nathan ManfredCase 2026-040
No vote recorded

More land-use items (2)

2 items with no recorded vote on this agenda
  • Eduardo Villalon landmark designationCase 2026-053
    No vote recorded
  • James Nortey landmark designationCase 2026-008
    No vote recorded

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