AGENDA DATE: April 7, 2026
COUNCIL DISTRICT: D1
HISTORIC DISTRICT: Individual/CBD (Central Business District)
DEPARTMENT: Department of Planning and Development
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SUBJECT
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549 E. JEFFERSON BLVD.
Council District 1
Oak Cliff United Methodist Church Historic District
COA-26-000042
Rhonda Dunn
Request
A Certificate of Demolition to demolish a noncontributing accessory structure - a north facing addition connecting the sanctuary and the education building. Standard: Demolition of noncontributing structure because newer than period of significance.
Applicant Michael Karnowski
Application Filed 2/18/2026
Staff Recommendation
That the request for a Certificate of Demolition to demolish a noncontributing accessory structure (Standard: demolition of noncontributing structure because newer than period of significance) be approved in accordance with supporting documentation (the 1952 Sanborn Fire Map of area) with the finding of fact that the structure was built after 1952 (outside of the period of significance). The proposed work meets the standards in City Code Section 51A-4.501(h)(4)(D) for demolition of noncontributing structures; and the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Setting (District/Neighborhood).
Task Force Recommendation
That the request for a Certificate of Demolition to demolish a noncontributing accessory structure (Standard: demolition of noncontributing structure because newer than period of significance) be approved as submitted. Demolition of rear entrance component to allow construction of new rear entrance addition to include new elevator and stairs (ADA requirement).
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