AGENDA DATE: July 6, 2026
COUNCIL DISTRICT: D7
HISTORIC DISTRICT: Fair Park (H/33)
DEPARTMENT: Department of Planning and Development
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SUBJECT
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3536 GRAND AVENUE
Council District 7
Fair Park Historic District
COA-26-000226
Rhonda Dunn
Request
A Certificate of Appropriateness to install 31 bollards adjacent to the southwest elevation of the main building.
Applicant Norman Alston
Application Filed 6/17/2026
Staff Recommendation
That the request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to install 31 bollards adjacent to the southwest elevation of the main building be approved in accordance with drawings and specifications dated 6/17/2026 with the following conditions: that bollard placement not block pedestrian walkways, accessible paths, or required fire lane widths; that bollards be finished in a dark, non-reflective neutral color (black, dark bronze, or charcoal) to remain visually unobtrusive; that sections (on each end) of the bollard installation be removable for potential emergency access; and that any damage to Texas-shaped pavers during installation be repaired with in-kind materials. Implementation of the recommended conditions would allow the proposed work to be consistent with preservation criteria Section 3.10 under Hardscape and Section 3.11(h) pertaining to fencing; Dallas City Code Section 51A-4.501(g)(6)(C)(ii) for noncontributing structures; and the Secretary of the Interior’s Guidelines for Setting (District/Neighborhood).
Task Force Recommendation
That the request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to install 31 bollards adjacent to the southwest elevation of the main building be approved with the following conditions/comments:
1. Make some bollards removable on both sides to allow emergency access or unforeseen future use
2. The applicant will provide specific bollard locations after meeting with the client.
Note: The applicant has revised to comply with the task force recommendation(s).
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