San Antonio Technical Compliance and Advisory Board (CITAP) Meeting - June 26, 2026

The Technical Compliance and Advisory Board (CITAP), an advisory board appointed by the city council, met on June 26, 2026, from 9:05 AM to 10:35 AM. Members present: Davis, García, Regard, Spiller, Fullerton, Pollack, Vázquez, and Sepúlveda (President). The board advises on certificate of appropriateness requests for properties in historic districts.

Consent Calendar

• [The board approved the minutes from the May 22, 2026 meeting and one consent agenda item (unknown specifics) without discussion. Votes were unanimous among present members.]

Public Comments & Testimony

• [No public comments were registered for either agenda item.]

Discussion Items

• CITAP Case 2026-144 – 32 Lake Street The applicant, representing the property owner, requested a certificate of appropriateness for two items: (1) a 4-foot-high pedestrian fence along the front property line, and (2) a concrete band (strip) in front of the structure. Staff recommended approval of the fence with wood posts (not metal), placed behind the building's façade plane, with only one vehicle entrance. Staff recommended denial of the concrete band, suggesting instead use of the existing configuration on the eastern side. The applicant cited safety for a two-year-old child and dog, privacy, and functional needs for two residences on the lot (a main house and a secondary unit). The applicant was open to wood posts but preferred iron for durability. Discussion centered on the second driveway (existing) and the proposed concrete band. Commissioners expressed support for the fence but concern over the second driveway and concrete band. A motion was made to approve item 1 (fence) with staff's stipulations: wood posts, height not to exceed 4 feet, only one vehicle entrance, and a revised site plan showing the entrance location. The motion passed 6–1 (Davis, García, Regard, Spiller, Fullerton, Sepúlveda yes; Pollack no). The concrete band was not approved; the applicant was directed to work with staff on a compliant alternative.

• CITAP Case 2026-??? – 522 East Evergreen The applicant sought approval to install a driveway in an unpaved area on the property. Parking on the street is not permitted, and the property has three residents. The proposed driveway would provide parking. Staff recommended a 10-foot-wide driveway with a 2-foot shoulder (total 12 feet). The applicant requested an 18-foot width to accommodate two vehicles side by side, citing similar driveways in the neighborhood. Discussion included the historic character of the area, the narrow lot, and the presence of a rear alley (used by a neighbor). Commissioners debated the appropriate width, with concerns about the visual impact on the streetscape. A motion was made to approve a driveway width of 16 feet, not to exceed 18 feet, with the option for the additional two feet to be permeable surface (e.g., grass pavers) to allow vegetation. The motion passed 6–1 (Davis, García, Regard, Spiller, Fullerton, Pollack yes; Sepúlveda no). The applicant was instructed to coordinate with staff on final design and materials.

Key Outcomes

• Case 2026-144 (32 Lake Street): Approved the pedestrian fence with conditions (wood posts, 4 feet height, single vehicle entrance, revised plan). Denied the concrete band. Vote: 6–1.
• Case 522 East Evergreen: Approved a driveway of up to 16 feet width (with potential 2-foot permeable strip), subject to staff coordination. Vote: 6–1.
• The board concluded the meeting at 10:35 AM.