AGENDA DATE: October 5, 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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5714 SWISS AVENUE
Council District 14
Swiss Avenue Historic District
COA-26-000519
Christina Paress
Request
A Courtesy Review for construction of a new rear-covered porch.
A Courtesy Review for replacing screens on the side porch with a front facing façade with glass.
A Courtesy Review for installation of a front terrace constructed with brushed concrete.
Applicant Chad Jones
Application Filed 9/1/2026
Staff Recommendation
1. Courtesy Review - no action required. That the request for construction of a new rear covered porch in accordance with plans dated 6/9/2026 be conceptually approved consistent with the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation.
2. Courtesy Review - no action required. That the request for replacing screens on the side porch with a front facing façade with glass in accordance with plans dated 6/9/2026 be conceptually approved as a restoration, consistent with the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation.
3. Courtesy Review - no action required. That the request for installation of a front terrace constructed with brushed concrete in accordance with plans dated 6/9/2026 be conceptually approved as a restoration, consistent with the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation.
Task Force Recommendation
1. That the request for construction of a new rear covered porch in accordance with plans dated 6/9/2026 be approved. This addition to the main structure is compatible with the characteristics of the building and the placement behind the side porch is compatible.
2. That the request for replacing screens on the side porch with a front facing façade with glass in accordance with plans dated 6/9/2026 be approved. Replacement of screens with glass is not prohibited by the ordi...
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