Historic Compliance and Technical Advisory Board (CTAB) - 2026-01-23
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Meeting Summary
The Historic Compliance and Technical Advisory Board held its first meeting of 2026, re-electing Juanita Sepulveda as Chair and Jason Vasquez as Vice Chair. The board approved a certificate of appropriateness for violation compliance work at 122 Potomac with staff stipulations (7-0). A request to paint exterior masonry at 204 East Rosewood Avenue was denied unanimously (7-0), with the board citing guidelines against painting historic brick and concerns about changing character-defining features.
Key Decisions (4)
Certificate of Appropriateness for 122 Potomac
Approved certificate of appropriateness for violation compliance work at 122 Potomac in Dignowity Hill Historic District. Property acquired by new owner for rehabilitation. Work addresses existing violations including an unpermitted addition. Staff stipulations accepted as written.
Exterior Masonry Painting at 204 East Rosewood Avenue
Denied request by applicant Ernie Brendle representing Roofsharks to paint exterior of three existing masonry buildings at 204 East Rosewood Avenue. Applicant proposed using mineral-based paint (Romovio brand) to cover yellow brick with black paint, citing difficulty finding matching replacement brick and desire to hide cracks. Board cited guidelines prohibiting painting masonry and concerns about changing character-defining features of the 1945/1951 building.
Election of Board Chair
Juanita Sepulveda re-elected as Chair of the Historic Compliance and Technical Advisory Board for another term.
Election of Board Vice Chair
Jason Vasquez re-elected as Vice Chair of the Historic Compliance and Technical Advisory Board for another term.
Development Activity (2)
122 Potomac Rehabilitation
Rehabilitation of vacant historic home in deteriorated condition. Violation compliance case with extensive renovation plans including addressing unpermitted addition.
204 East Rosewood Avenue Exterior Painting
Proposed exterior painting of three masonry buildings using mineral-based paint. Building constructed circa 1945-1951 with yellow and red brick. Request denied.
Market Signals (2)
Housing Demand
New investor acquired deteriorated historic property at 122 Potomac specifically for rehabilitation, indicating continued interest in historic district properties despite condition challenges.
Other
Applicants facing difficulty sourcing matching historic yellow brick for repairs, suggesting supply constraints for historic building materials in the San Antonio market.