AGENDA DATE: April 6, 2026
HISTORIC DISTRICT: Individual/CBD (Central Business District)
DEPARTMENT: Department of Planning and Development
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SUBJECT
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1201 MAIN ST.
Downtown (CBD)/ Individual Historic District
COA-26-000120
Rhonda Dunn
Request
1. Amend Certificate of Appropriateness #COA-25-000465 for the proposed East Plaza outdoor dining area (on Field St), to include alterations in landscaping, and hardscaping (including decking), installation of outdoor lighting, installation of new swing doors - leading to outdoor dining area, installation of mechanical enclosure at entrance to dining area, and coverage/overlay of existing screening wall with an art installation.
2. A Certificate of Appropriateness to remove noncontributing mechanical addition on north elevation (Elm St.).
3. A Certificate of Appropriateness to remove signage kiosks (two total) and concrete screening walls (on Main St.).
4. A Certificate of Appropriateness to install an illuminated arch (i.e., an art installation) above existing staircase at the corner of Field St. and Elm St.
5. A Certificate of Appropriateness to install new raised (GFCR) planter boxes and outdoor lighting around the perimeter of the main building.
Applicant David Ramsey
Application Filed 02/23/2026
Staff Recommendation
1. That the request to amend Certificate of Appropriateness #COA-25-000465 for the proposed East Plaza outdoor dining area (on Field St), to include alterations in landscaping, and hardscaping (including decking), installation of outdoor lighting, installation of new swing doors - leading to outdoor dining area, installation of mechanical enclosure at entrance to dining area, and coverage/overlay of existing screening wall with an art installation be approved according to drawings and specifications dated 02/23/2026 with the following conditions: that existing original planters in the East Plaza be retained/repaired, the planters are protected; that new driveways, sidewalks, steps, and walkways be constructed of exposed aggregate concrete (or stone) matching the existing in color, pattern and texture; and that new plant material be native to North Texas. Implementation of the recommended conditions would allow the proposed work to be consistent with preservation criteria Sections 3.5 and 3.8(c) under Building Site and Landscaping; the standards in City Code Section 51-4.501(g)(6)(C)(i) for contributing structures; and the Secretary of the Interior’s Guidelines for Setting (District/Neighborhood).
2. That the request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to remove noncontributing mechanical addition on north elevation (Elm St.) be approved in accordance with drawings and specifications dated 02/23/2026 with the following condition(s): that any damage to the main building during removal be repaired with materials matching in composition, color and texture. Implementation of the recommended conditions would allow the proposed work to meet the standards in City Code Section 51-4.501(g)(6)(C)(i) for contributing structures, and the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation.
3. That the request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to remove signage kiosks (two total) and concrete screening walls (on Main St.) be approved in accordance with drawings and specifications dated 02/23/2026 with the following conditions: that any damage to the main building during removal be repaired with materials matching in composition, color and texture; and that any damage to the street level sidewalk during removal (of kiosks) be repaired with bricks/pavers matching in color, module size, and finish. Implementation of the recommended conditions would allow the proposed work to meet the standards in City Code Section 51-4.501(g)(6)(C)(i) for contributing structures, and the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation.
4. That the request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to install an illuminated arch (i.e., an art installation) above the existing staircase at the corner of Field St. and Elm St. be denied without prejudice with the finding of fact that the staircase is a protected, character defining feature that should not be obscured or attached to. The proposed work is inconsistent with preservation criterion Section 3.4 under Building Site and Landscaping; the standards in City Code Section 51-4.501(g)(6)(C)(i) for contributing structures; and the Secretary of the Interior’s Guidelines for Setting (District/Neighborhood).
5. That the request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to install new raised (GFCR) planter boxes and outdoor lighting around the perimeter of the main building be approved in accordance with drawings and specifications dated 02/23/2026 with the following conditions: that original planters in East and West Plazas be retained/repaired, they are protected. Implementation of the recommended conditions would allow the proposed work to be consistent with preservation criterion Section 3.8(c) pertaining to landscaping; the standards in City Code Section 51-4.501(g)(6)(C)(i) for contributing structures; and the Secretary of the Interior’s Guidelines for Setting (District/Neighborhood).
Task Force Recommendation
1. That the request to amend Certificate of Appropriateness #COA-25-000465 for the proposed East Plaza outdoor dining area (on Field St), to include alterations in landscaping, and hardscaping (including decking), installation of outdoor lighting, installation of new swing doors - leading to outdoor dining area, installation of mechanical enclosure at entrance to dining area, and coverage/overlay of existing screening wall with an art installation be approved as submitted.
2. That the request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to remove noncontributing mechanical addition on north elevation (Elm St.) be approved with the condition that applicant identify the date of construction to ascertain that the addition is non-contributing.
3. That the request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to remove signage kiosks (two total) and concrete screening walls (on Main St.) be approved with the condition that applicant identify the date of construction to ascertain that the screening walls are non-contributing.
4. That the request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to install an illuminated arch (i.e., an art installation) above the existing staircase at the corner of Field St. and Elm St. be approved as submitted.
5. That the request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to install new raised (GFCR) planter boxes and outdoor lighting around the perimeter of the main building be approved as in accordance with drawings and specifications dated 02/23/2026 with the following conditions: that original planters in East and West Plazas be retained/repaired, they are protected. Implementation of the recommended conditions would allow the proposed work to be consistent with preservation criterion Section 3.8(c) pertaining to landscaping; the standards in City Code Section 51-4.501(g)(6)(C)(i) for contributing structures; and the Secretary of the Interior’s Guidelines for Setting (District/Neighborhood).
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