Legislation Details

File #: 26-1861A    Version: 1 Name:
Type: DISCUSSION ITEMS Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 5/20/2026 In control: Department of Planning and Development
On agenda: 6/1/2026 Final action:
Title: 5605 WORTH STREET Council District 14 Junius Heights Historic District COA-26-000161 Christina Paress Request A Certificate of Appropriateness to replace front door. Applicant Douglas Souhan Application Filed Staff Recommendation That the request to replace the front door was denied without prejudice, with findings of fact that the existing door is appropriate, if not original, and does not show adequate evidence of deterioration to warrant replacement. The proposed work would have an adverse effect on the historic structure and is, therefore, not consistent with preservation criteria Section 5.1 pertaining to doors and windows; the standards in City Code Section 51A-4.501(g)(6)(C)(i) for contributing structures; and the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation. Task Force Recommendation That the request to replace the front door be denied without prejudice.
Attachments: 1. D - 5605 Worth St_COA-26-000161_Case Report
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AGENDA DATE:                                                               June 1, 2026

COUNCIL DISTRICT:                                                               D14

HISTORIC DISTRICT:                                                               Junius Heights (H/128)

DEPARTMENT:                                                               Department of Planning and Development

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SUBJECT

 

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5605 WORTH STREET

Council District 14

Junius Heights Historic District

COA-26-000161

Christina Paress

Request

A Certificate of Appropriateness to replace front door.

Applicant Douglas Souhan

Application Filed

Staff Recommendation

That the request to replace the front door was denied without prejudice, with findings of fact that the existing door is appropriate, if not original, and does not show adequate evidence of deterioration to warrant replacement.  The proposed work would have an adverse effect on the historic structure and is, therefore, not consistent with preservation criteria Section 5.1 pertaining to doors and windows; the standards in City Code Section 51A-4.501(g)(6)(C)(i) for contributing structures; and the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation.

Task Force Recommendation

That the request to replace the front door be denied without prejudice.

 

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