AGENDA DATE: April 6, 2026
COUNCIL DISTRICT: D14
HISTORIC DISTRICT: Swiss Avenue (H/1)
DEPARTMENT: Department of Planning and Development
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SUBJECT
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5020 SWISS AVE.
Council District 14
Swiss Ave Historic District
COA-26-000056
Christina Paress
Request
1. A Certificate of Appropriateness to replace existing French doors on south elevation with French doors to match existing.
2. A Certificate of Appropriateness to replace and resize existing bay windows on south elevation.
3. A Certificate of Appropriateness to replace and enclose existing non-original door on west elevation with window and salvaged brick.
Applicant Marcus Taylor
Application Filed 2/12/2026
Staff Recommendation
1. That the request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to replace existing French doors on South elevation with French doors to match existing be approved in accordance with drawings and specifications dated 4/6/2026. The proposed work is consistent with preservation criteria Sec. 51P-63.116(1)(P); City Code Section 51A-4.501(g)(6)(C)(i) for contributing structures; and/or the Secretary of the Interior’s Guidelines for Rehabilitation (District/Neighborhood).
2. That the request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to replace and resize exiting bay windows on South elevation be approved in accordance with drawings and specifications dated 4/6/2026. The proposed work is consistent with preservation criteria Sec. 51P-63.116(1)(P); City Code Section 51A-4.501(g)(6)(C)(i) for contributing structures; and/or the Secretary of the Interior’s Guidelines for Rehabilitation (District/Neighborhood).
3. That the request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to replace and enclose existing non-original door on West elevation with window and salvaged brick be approved in accordance with drawings and specifications dated 4/6/2026. The proposed work is consistent with preservation criteria Sec. 51P-63.116(1)(P); City Code Section 51A-4.501(g)(6)(C)(i) for contributing structures; and/or the Secretary of the Interior’s Guidelines for Rehabilitation (District/Neighborhood).
Task Force Recommendation
1. That the request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to replace existing French doors on South elevation with French doors to match existing be approved as shown.
2. That the request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to replace and resize exiting bay windows on South elevation be approved as shown.
3. That the request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to replace and enclose existing non-original door on West elevation with window and salvaged brick be approved as shown.
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