AGENDA DATE: September 8, 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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4937 SWISS AVENUE
Council District 14
Swiss Avenue Historic District
COA-26-000417
Christina Paress
Request
A Certificate of Appropriateness to install a standing seam metal roof with skylights on the existing rear patio roof structure of the main structure.
Applicant Jordan August
Application Filed 8/19/2026
Staff Recommendation
That a Certificate of Appropriateness to install a standing seam metal roof with skylights on the existing rear patio roof structure of the main structure be approved in accordance with drawings dated 8/17/26. The proposed work is consistent with the preservation criteria Sec. 51P-63.116(1)(N)(ii) for roof forms; City Code Section 51A-4.501(g)(6)(C)(i) for contributing structures; and the Secretary of the Interior’s Guidelines for Setting (District/Neighborhood).
Task Force Recommendation
That a Certificate of Appropriateness to install a standing seam metal roof with skylights on rear patio of main structure be approved with the condition that the roof be accurately drawn and be on top of existing wood beams with underside details added.
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