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Meeting date/time: 6/1/2026 9:30 AM Minutes status: Draft  
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26-1838A 13. CONSENT ITEMS3750 COTTON BOWL PLAZA Council District 7 Fair Park Historic District COA-26-000213 Rhonda Dunn Request A Certificate of Appropriateness to install eight (8) 5-foot-wide by 9-foot-high SEG “Snap” frame systems on the south-facing exterior walls of the east and west team rooms at the Cotton Bowl Stadium (i.e., signage). Applicant Jason Hays Application Filed 4/27/2026 Staff Recommendation That the request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to install eight (8) 5-foot-wide by 9-foot-high SEG “Snap” frame systems on the south-facing exterior walls of the east and west team rooms at the Cotton Bowl Stadium (i.e., signage) be approved as submitted in accordance with drawings and specifications dated April 27, 2026. The proposed work is located within the Rehabilitation Zone, specifically the Cotton Bowl Subdistrict, where preservation, rehabilitation, restoration, and reconstruction are the preferred treatments, and alterations or additions may be permitted when compatible with the character of the subdistrict and when they do not diminish historic features (Section 5; Cotton Bowl Subdi  
26-1839A 14. CONSENT ITEMS5208 WORTH STREET Council District 14 Munger Place Historic District COA-26-000217 Christina Paress Request A Certificate of Appropriateness to revise previously-approved plans on COA-25-000316 and COA-26-000495 with window placement and replacement modifications to the main structure. Applicant Travis Ripley Application Filed 4/27/2026 Staff Recommendation That the request to revise previously-approved plans on COA-25-000316 and COA-26-000495 with window placement and replacement modifications to the main structure be approved in accordance with drawings and specifications dated 6/1/2026. The proposed work will not have an adverse effect on the district and is, therefore, consistent with preservation criteria Sec. 51P-97.111(c)(S)(i); meets the standards in City Code Section 51-4.501(g)(6)(C)(ii) for noncontributing structures; and the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation. Task Force Recommendation That the request to revise previously-approved window placement and replacement on the main structure be approved as submitted.  
26-1147A 12. CONSENT ITEMS2830 METROPOLITAN AVE Wheatley Place Historic District CE256-013(CP) Christina Paress Request A Certificate of Eligibility (CE) for a tax exemption on 100 percent of land and improvements for a period of ten years, and approval of an estimated $100,000 in expenditures to be spent on rehabilitation prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Eligibility. Applicant Melissa Davenport Application Filed 5/1/2026 Staff Recommendation That the Certificate of Eligibility and an estimated $100,000 in expenditures to be spent on rehabilitation prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Eligibility be approved.  
26-1840A 15. CONSENT ITEMS4315 JUNIUS STREET Council District 2 Peak’s Suburban Addition Historic District COA-26-000207 Christina Paress Request A Certificate of Appropriateness to revise previously-approved plans on COA-25-000313 by modifying the height of the foundation on the main structure. Applicant Aaron Trecartin Application Filed 4/24/2026 Staff Recommendation That the request to revise previously-approved plans on COA-25-000313 by modifying the height of the foundation on the main structure be approved in accordance with drawings and specifications dated 6/1/2026 with the finding of fact that proposed foundation height is consistent with the neighboring main structures and would not have an adverse effect on the district. The proposed work is, therefore, consistent with preservation criteria Section 4; meets the standards in City Code Section 51-4.501(g)(6)(C)(ii) for noncontributing structures; and the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation. Task Force Recommendation That the request to revise previously approved foundation height on the main structure be approved as   
26-1855A 16. CONSENT ITEMS5908 SWISS AVENUE Council District 14 Swiss Ave Historic District COA-26-000204 Christina Paress Request A Certificate of Appropriateness to install patio doors at existing window opening of accessory structure. Applicant Aaron Trecartin Application Filed 4/23/2026 Staff Recommendation That the request to install patio doors at existing window opening of accessory structure be approved in accordance with drawings and specifications dated 6/1/2026. The proposed work will not be seen from the public right-of-way, will not have an adverse effect on the district and is, therefore, consistent with preservation criteria Sec. 51P-63.116(1)(A); meets the standards in City Code Section 51-4.501(g)(6)(C)(ii) for noncontributing structures; and the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation. Task Force Recommendation That the request to install patio doors at existing window opening of accessory structure be approved as submitted.  
26-1856A 17. COURTESY REVIEW ITEMS4422 SWISS AVENUE Council District 2 Swiss Ave Historic District COA-26-000211 Christina Paress Request A Courtesy Review of the construction of a new multifamily structure (three (3) townhouses) on a vacant (corner) lot with attached garages. Applicant Anish Prabhu Application Filed 4/24/2026 Staff Recommendation Courtesy Review - no action required. That the request to construct of a new multifamily structure (three (3) townhouses) on a vacant (corner) lot with attached garages be conceptually approved with the understanding that the final design, as well as associated site plans, elevations, renderings, and details, are to be submitted for Landmark Commission review. Task Force Recommendation Courtesy Review - Comments only. Supportive, with the following comments: 1- 18” minimum height from finished grade for porch foundation 2- Minimum 24” wide soffit, 8-12” fascia, 12” freize board 3- Windows must be wood on wood; no cladding, no internal mullions, and no more than 3 different sizes on the entire structure 4- No hardi-board; recommend one brick color rather than  
26-1857A 18. COURTESY REVIEW ITEMS202 S. CLIFF STREET Council District 4 Tenth Street Historic District COA-26-000215 Rhonda Dunn Request A Courtesy Review of the construction of a (left) side addition with side porch to the existing main building. Applicant Shannon Brown-Key Application Filed 4/27/2026 Staff Recommendation Courtesy Review - no action required. That the request to construct a (left) side addition with side porch to the existing main building be conceptually denied with the understanding that the final (revised) design(s), as well as associated site plans, elevations, renderings, and details, are to be submitted for Landmark Commission review. Task Force Recommendation Courtesy Review - Comments only. Non-Supportive, with the following comments: submit three separate Certificates of Appropriateness 1) for rehabilitation of the existing main building; 2) for the proposed addition; and 3) for the conversion of the rear accessory structure to a two-car garage.  
26-1858A 19. COURTESY REVIEW ITEMS3406 JEFFRIES STREET Council District 7 Wheatley Place Historic District COA-26-000191 Rhonda Dunn Request A Courtesy Review of the construction of a new main residential building on a vacant (interior) lot. Applicant Franchesca Jennings Application Filed 4/27/2026 Staff Recommendation Courtesy Review - no action required. That the request to construct a new main residential building on a vacant (interior) lot be conceptually approved with the understanding that the final design, as well as associated site plans, elevations, renderings, and details, are to be submitted for Landmark Commission review. Task Force Recommendation Courtesy Review - Comments only. Supportive, with the following comments: 1. Update Contextual Site Plan to show correct blockface. 2. Make sure drawings/plans and Material Sheet match. 3. Make exterior siding novelty pattern 117. 4. Make sure ornamental details in drawings are applied/installed on actual main building. 5. Change colors of roof, paint and porch column bottoms to differ from previously approved plans. 6. Update Site Plan to matc  
26-1859A 110. DISCUSSION ITEMS1815 N. MARKET STREET Council District 14 West End Historic District COA-26-000193 Rhonda Dunn Request A Certificate of Appropriateness to cover existing masonry coping on main building with metal coping at top of parapet - color to match that of existing masonry coping. Applicant Ryan Mitchell Application Filed 5/12/2026 Staff Recommendation That the request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to cover existing masonry coping on main building with metal coping at top of parapet - color to match that of existing masonry coping be denied without prejudice. The proposed work would introduce a non-historic metal material onto a character-defining parapet condition, resulting in an alteration that is inconsistent with the required façade appearance and historic material character of contributing warehouse-era buildings. The work would adversely affect the historic architectural integrity of the structure and is, therefore, inappropriate. The proposed work is not consistent with preservation criteria Section 5.2 pertaining to façade materials and Section 5.7 pertaining to faça  
26-1860A 111. DISCUSSION ITEMS722 N. BEACON STREET Council District 14 Junius Heights Historic District COA-26-000180 Christina Paress Request A Certificate of Appropriateness to replace the existing fence and install a new six-foot-tall wood board-on-board fence in the front yard. Applicant Sean Martinez Application Filed 4/14/2026 Staff Recommendation That the request to replace the existing fence and install a new six-foot-tall wood board-on-board fence in the front yard be denied without prejudice, with a finding of fact that fences in front yards are prohibited in Junius Heights Historic District and would, therefore, have an adverse effect on the district. The proposed work is, therefore, not consistent with preservation criteria Section 3.6(a)(1), the standards in City Code Section 51-4.501(g)(6)(C)(i) for contributing structures, or the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Setting (Neighborhood/District). Task Force Recommendation That the request to replace the existing fence and install a new fence in the front yard be denied without prejudice per Section 3.6(A)(2).  
26-1503A 11. CONSENT ITEMS5020 SWISS AVE Swiss Avenue Historic District CE256-014(CP) Christina Paress Request A Certificate of Eligibility (CE) for a tax exemption on the added value of land and improvements for a period of ten years, and approval of an estimated $1,228,061 in expenditures to be spent on rehabilitation prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Eligibility. Applicant William and Suzanne Munck Application Filed 4/29/2026 Staff Recommendation That the Certificate of Eligibility and an estimated $1,228,061 in expenditures to be spent on rehabilitation prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Eligibility be approved.  
26-1861A 112. DISCUSSION ITEMS5605 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.  
26-1878A 113. DISCUSSION ITEMS4724 JUNIUS STREET Council District 14 Junius Heights Historic District COA-26-000143 Christina Paress Request A Certificate of Appropriateness to install a new three-and-a-half (3.5) foot white wood picket fence in front yard. Applicant Charles Lee McPherson Application Filed 3/27/2026 Staff Recommendation That the request to install a new three and a half (3.5) foot white wood picket fence in the front yard be approved with the conditions that the top of the fence be horizontal/parallel to grade and at least 50% open. Implementation of the recommended conditions would allow the proposed work to be consistent with preservation criteria Section 2.10 and Addendum B; meet the standards in City Code Section 51-4.501(g)(6)(C)(i) for contributing structures; and the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation. Task Force Recommendation That the request to install a new three-and-a-half-foot (3.5) white wood picket fence in the front yard be approved with the conditions that there is no scalloping of the pickets, as the ordinance requires a flat horizontal surface,  
26-1879A 114. DISCUSSION ITEMS6006 SWISS AVENUE Council District 14 Swiss Ave Historic District COA-26-000205 Christina Paress Request A Certificate of Appropriateness to demolish an existing accessory building. Standard: Noncontributing structure because it is newer than the period of significance. Applicant Aaron Trecartin Application Filed 4/24/2026 Staff Recommendation That the request to demolish an existing accessory building (Standard: Noncontributing structure because newer than the period of significance) be approved. The proposed work meets the standards in City Code Sec. 51A-4.501(h)(2)(F) and the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Setting (Neighborhood/District). Task Force Recommendation That the request to demolish the existing accessory building (Standard: Noncontributing structure because newer than the period of significance) be approved.  
26-1880A 115. DISCUSSION ITEMS6006 SWISS AVENUE Council District 14 Swiss Ave Historic District COA-26-000206 Christina Paress Request A Certificate of Appropriateness to construct a new accessory building in rear yard. Applicant Aaron Trecartin Application Filed 4/24/2026 Staff Recommendation That the request to construct a new accessory building in the rear yard be approved in accordance with drawings and specifications dated 6/1/2026. The proposed work is consistent with preservation criteria Sec. 51P-63.116(1)(A); meets the standards in City Code Section 51-4.501(g)(6)(C)(i) for contributing structures; and the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Setting. Task Force Recommendation That the request to construct a new accessory building in the rear yard be approved with the condition that the brick façade material be typical of the style and period of the main structure.  
26-1881A 116. DISCUSSION ITEMS112 N. CLIFF STREET Council District 4 Tenth Street Historic District COA-26-000176 Rhonda Dunn Request A Certificate of Appropriateness to construct a new main residential building (on a vacant corner lot) with an accessory structure - a rear detached two-car garage. Applicant James McGee Application Filed 4/27/2026 Staff Recommendation That the request to construct a new main residential building (on a vacant corner lot) with an accessory structure - a rear detached two-car garage be approved in accordance with drawings and specifications dated 4/27/2026 with the following conditions: that windows be all-wood (i.e., no cladding) with lite configuration one over one (1 over 1); that length of louvered vent on front dormer be increased; that paired windows be added to the left side elevation, front 50 percent; that paint colors for the body and trim be selected from a historic paint color collection; that foundation be a minimum of 15 inches above grade and be either pier and beam or concrete posts and beam; and that driveway(s), walkway(s) and steps be of brush finis  
26-1882A 117. DISCUSSION ITEMS220 S. CLIFF STREET Council District 4 Tenth Street Historic District COA-26-000187 Rhonda Dunn Request A Certificate of Appropriateness to construct a new main residential building (on a vacant corner lot) - one and a half stories high. Applicant Rafael Alfaro Application Filed 4/27/2026 Staff Recommendation That the request to construct a new main residential building (on a vacant corner lot) - one and a half stories high be approved in accordance with drawings and specifications dated 4/27/2026 with the following conditions: that windows be all-aluminum (i.e., no cladding) with lite configuration one over one (1 over 1); that length of louvered vent on front dormer be increased; that size of front dormer be increased in width and depth (extend forward to main roof edge); that window and door headers be top aligned on all elevations; that mullions (i.e., trim pieces) of four to six inches in width be added between paired windows; that foundation be a minimum of 15 inches above grade and be either pier and beam or concrete posts and beam; and that driveway(s), walkwa  
26-1883A 118. DISCUSSION ITEMS2937 WARREN AVENUE Council District 7 Wheatley Place Historic District COA-26-0000219 Rhonda Dunn Request A Certificate of Appropriateness to construct a new main residential building on a vacant corner lot - a duplex with a rear detached two-car garage. Applicant Pascual Mojica Application Filed 05/19/2026 Staff Recommendation That the request to construct a new main residential building on a vacant corner lot - a duplex with a rear detached two-car garage be approved in accordance with drawings and specifications dated 05/19/2026 with the following conditions: that foundation be pier and beam or crawlspace with a minimum height of eighteen inches; that windows be all-aluminum (i.e., no cladding) with lite configuration one over one (1 over 1); that front doors be Craftsman style with a minimum of three top lites; that brackets be added to the front gables - a minimum of three (each); that porch columns be two-part with brick bases resting on grade (a minimum of 16 inches across); that a fascia/frieze board be added to all elevations - including above the front porch c  
26-1884A 119. DISCUSSION ITEMS3503 MEYERS STREET Council District 7 Wheatley Place Historic District COA-26-000183 Rhonda Dunn Request A Certificate of Appropriateness for exterior rehabilitation of the main building to include window replacement (total 20) and enclosure, and exterior siding replacement. Applicant Iris Martinez Application Filed 5/17/2026 Staff Recommendation That the request for exterior rehabilitation of main building to include window replacement (total 20) and enclosure, and exterior siding replacement be approved in accordance with drawings and specifications dated 5/17/2026 with the following conditions: that windows on original structure not be enclosed or resized; that replacement windows be all aluminum (no cladding) with lite configuration of one over one (1 over 1); that replacement siding be all wood horizontal lap-siding novelty pattern #117 to match the existing; and that only deteriorated (i.e., cracked/broken) boards be replaced. Implementation of the recommended conditions would allow the proposed work to be consistent with preservation criteria Section 4.3 under  
26-1885A 120. DISCUSSION ITEMSQUEEN CITY NEIGHBORHOOD Council District 7 Queen City [Predesignation Moratorium] Rhonda Dunn Request A Landmark Commission authorized hearing to consider [re]initiation of the historic designation process to establish a historic overlay district, on property constituting a subdistrict within Planned Development District No. 595, an area known as the Queen City Neighborhood, generally bounded by State Highway 310 (aka S.M. Wright Freeway), Warren Avenue, Malcolm X Boulevard, and Eugene Street.  
26-1886A 121. DISCUSSION ITEMSMCSHANN ROAD NEIGHBORHOOD Council District 13 Rhonda Dunn Request A Landmark Commission authorized hearing to consider initiation of the historic designation process to establish a historic overlay district for the area known as McShann Road Neighborhood, generally located along the north and south lines of McShann Road from Montfort Drive to a point west of Preston Road.