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Meeting Name: Landmark Commission Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 7/6/2026 9:30 AM Minutes status: Draft  
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26-2219A 1C1. CONSENT ITEMS1240 WASHINGTON STREET Council District 7 Fair Park Historic District COA-26-000306 Rhonda Dunn Request 1. A Certificate of Appropriateness to construct a new accessory structure in the left (west) side yard of the main building -- a freestanding, metal carport. 2. A Certificate of Appropriateness to install an eight-foot-high (8') screened perimeter fence with a sliding gate (to obscure the proposed carport). Applicant Jose Soto Application Filed 6/7/2026 Staff Recommendation 1. That the request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to construct a new accessory structure in the left (west) side yard of the main building -- a freestanding, metal carport - be approved in accordance with drawings and specifications dated 6/7/2026 with the following condition(s): that metal columns and roof structure be painted Centennial Tan (Plochere 183) or a compatible muted neutral color. Implementation of the recommended condition(s) would allow the proposed work to be consistent with preservation criterion Section 3.5 under Paint; Dallas City Code Section 51A-4.501(g)(6)(C)(ii) for no  
26-2220A 1C2. CONSENT ITEMS3536 GRAND AVENUE Council District 7 Fair Park Historic District COA-26-000226 Rhonda Dunn Request A Certificate of Appropriateness to install 31 bollards adjacent to the southwest elevation of the main building. Applicant Norman Alston Application Filed 6/17/2026 Staff Recommendation That the request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to install 31 bollards adjacent to the southwest elevation of the main building be approved in accordance with drawings and specifications dated 6/17/2026 with the following conditions: that bollard placement not block pedestrian walkways, accessible paths, or required fire lane widths; that bollards be finished in a dark, non-reflective neutral color (black, dark bronze, or charcoal) to remain visually unobtrusive; that sections (on each end) of the bollard installation be removable for potential emergency access; and that any damage to Texas-shaped pavers during installation be repaired with in-kind materials. Implementation of the recommended conditions would allow the proposed work to be consistent with preservation criteria Section 3.1  
26-2221A 1C3. CONSENT ITEMS4806 SWISS AVENUE Council District 2 Peak’s Suburban Addition Historic District COA-26-000277 Christina Paress Request 1. A Certificate of Appropriateness to replace the front door and sidelights of the main structure. 2. A Certificate of Appropriateness to replace the existing pendant light fixture at the front entrance. Applicant Bobby Ralston Application Filed 5/22/2026 Staff Recommendation 1. That the Certificate of Appropriateness to replace the front door and sidelights of the main structure be approved in accordance with specifications dated 7/6/2026. The proposed work is consistent with preservation criteria Section 3.10; City Code Section 4.501(g)(6)(C)(i) for contributing properties, and the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation. 2. That the Certificate of Appropriateness to replace the existing pendant light fixture at the front entrance be approved in accordance with specifications dated 7/6/2026. The proposed work is consistent with preservation criteria Section 2.5; City Code Section 4.501(g)(6)(C)(i) for contributing properties, and   
26-2222A 1C4. CONSENT ITEMS2309 BOLL STREET Council District 14 State-Thomas Historic District COA-26-000268 Marcus Watson Request A Certificate of Appropriateness to enclose existing garage doors on the northwest side and cover with matching side. Applicant Kowalewski, Matthew Application Filed 5/22/2026 Staff Recommendation That the Certificate of Appropriateness to enclose existing garage doors on the northwest side and cover with matching siding be approved with the following conditions: infill to match siding, brick skirting, and painted to match. Implementation of the proposed conditions would allow the proposed work to be consistent with Preservation Criteria Section 51P-225.109(a)(11)(B), City Code Section 4.501(g)(6)(C)(ii) for noncontributing properties, and the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Setting (Neighborhood/District). Task Force Recommendation That the Certificate of Appropriateness to enclose existing garage doors and cover with matching siding should be approved with the following conditions: infill to match siding, brick skirting, and painted to match. Applicant wil  
26-2223A 1CR5. COURTESY REVIEW ITEMS4704 GASTON AVENUE Council District 2 Peak’s Suburban Addition Historic District COA-26-000284 Christina Paress Request A Courtesy Review of the construction of a new main structure on a vacant lot. Applicant Fred Pena Application Filed 5/26/2026 Staff Recommendation Courtesy Review - no action required. That the request to construct a new main structure 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: If using the Craftsman plans: 1. The gable should face the front of the house, with the dormers facing the sides, unless the applicant can find examples in the district that have the roof facing the front of the house and the gable to the sides. 2. Columns of the porch should be no farther forward than the skirt of the porch. Note: Airplane Bungalow version: Task Force feels that the second-floor addition is not in scale with the remainder of the house and encourages the   
26-2224A 1D6. DISCUSSION ITEMS3401 COMMERCE STREET Council District 2 Dallas Tent and Awning / Murray Building Historic District COA-26-000273 Rhonda Dunn Request A Certificate of Appropriateness to replace existing wood (framed) double entrance doors on the south elevation of the main building with aluminum (framed) double doors. Applicant Rees Bowen IV Application Filed 6/8/2026 Staff Recommendation That the request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to replace existing wood (framed) double entrance doors on the south elevation of the main building with aluminum (framed) double doors be denied without prejudice. The proposed aluminum storefront door system is visually incompatible in profile, non-historic in material, and does not reproduce the massing, paneling, or configuration expected for historic industrial doors. Therefore, the proposed work would have an adverse effect on the historic character of the building and is not consistent with preservation criterion Section 3.12 under Fenestrations and Openings; Dallas City Code Section 51A-4.501(g)(6)(C)(i) for contributing structures; and the Secr  
26-2225A 1D7. DISCUSSION ITEMS5616 COLUMBIA AVENUE Council District 14 Junius Heights Historic District COA-26-000235 Christina Paress Request A Certificate of Appropriateness to rebuild and reconfigure the existing (non-original) side addition. Applicant Gary Buckner Application Filed 6/3/2026 Staff Recommendation That the Certificate of Appropriateness to rebuild and reconfigure the existing (non-original) side addition be approved with the following conditions:1. That the roof on the side addition be hipped with a 6:12 pitch, 2. that all replacement siding be #117 novelty wood siding to match the original, and 3. that all fenestration remain and not be removed. Implementation of the proposed conditions would allow work to be consistent with preservation criteria Section 8; City Code Section 4.501(g)(6)(C)(i) for contributing properties, and the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation. Task Force Recommendation That the Certificate of Appropriateness to rebuild and reconfigure the existing side addition roof be approved with the conditions that drawings and specifications indicate a  
26-2226A 1D8. DISCUSSION ITEMS4826 TREMONT STREET Council District 2 Munger Place Historic District COA-26-000260 Christina Paress Request A Certificate of Appropriateness to replace the existing fence. Applicant Jason Espay Application Filed 5/15/2026 Staff Recommendation That the Certificate of Appropriateness to replace the existing fence be approved with the condition that the fence must be in the rear 50 percent of the side yard or behind and behind the rearmost side projection of the main building. Implementation of this condition will ensure the proposed work is consistent with preservation criteria, Sec. 51P-97.111(c)(2)(B)(iii); City Code Section 4.501(g)(6)(C)(i) for contributing properties, and the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation. Task Force Recommendation That the Certificate of Appropriateness to replace the existing fence be approved as shown. Note: More information about the fence location has been obtained, and it differs from what was perceived at the task force meeting.  
26-2227A 1D9. DISCUSSION ITEMS6000 BRYAN PARKWAY Council District 14 Swiss Ave Historic District COA-26-000020 Christina Paress Request A Certificate of Appropriateness to replace the existing (possibly unauthorized) fence to match the existing. Applicant Alexander Hinckley Application Filed 6/16/2026 Staff Recommendation That the Certificate of Appropriateness to replace the existing fence be approved with the condition that the fence is not located directly in front of the corner side façade of the main block of the house facing North Beacon St. [allowing for the rear ell on the east (rear) side of the house to be within the fenced area], which will not have an adverse effect on the district. Implementation of this condition will ensure the proposed work is consistent with the spirit of the preservation criteria, Sec. 51P-63.116(2)(B)(iv)(cc); meet City Code Section 4.501(g)(6)(C)(i) for contributing properties, and the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation. Task Force Recommendation That the Certificate of Appropriateness to replace the existing fence be denied without prejudic  
26-2228A 1D10. DISCUSSION ITEMS2937 WARREN AVENUE Council District 7 Wheatley Place Historic District COA-26-000337 Rhonda Dunn Request A Certificate of Appropriateness to construct a new main residential building on a vacant corner lot - a duplex, with an accessory structure, a rear detached two-car garage. Applicant Pascual Mojica Application Filed 06/22/2026 Staff Recommendation That the request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to construct a new main residential building on a vacant corner lot - a duplex, with an accessory structure, a rear detached two-car garage be approved in accordance with drawings and specifications dated 06/22/2026 with the following conditions: that foundation be pier and beam or crawlspace with a minimum height of eighteen inches; that windows be all-aluminum (not aluminum cladding) with lite configuration of one over one (1 over 1); that mullion(s) (i.e., trim pieces) of four to six inches in width be added between paired/ganged windows; that paint colors for the body and trim be selected from a historic paint color collection and be approved by staff; and that driv  
26-2229A 1D11. DISCUSSION ITEMS3406 JEFFRIES STREET Council District 7 Wheatley Place Historic District COA-26-000335 Rhonda Dunn Request A Certificate of Appropriateness to construct a new main residential building on a vacant interior lot. Applicant Franchesca Jennings Application Filed 6/18/2026 Staff Recommendation That the request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to construct a new main residential building on a vacant interior lot be approved in accordance with drawings and specifications dated 06/18/2026 with the following conditions: that exterior siding be all wood horizontal lap-siding millwork pattern #105; that roof eaves be extended to a minimum of 18 inches with exposed rafter tails; that front porch column bottoms be unpainted modular sized brick; that the foundation be pier and beam or crawlspace with a minimum height of eighteen inches; that windows be all-aluminum (not aluminum cladding) with lite configuration of one over one (1 over 1); and that driveway(s), walkway(s) and steps be of brush finished concrete; and that all revisions be noted on drawings and approved by staff. Imple  
26-2230A 1D12. DISCUSSION ITEMS500 N. MONTCLAIR AVENUE Council District 1 Winnetka Heights Historic District COA-26-000310 Christina Paress Request A Certificate of Appropriateness to demolish two noncontributing accessory structures that are in imminent threat of collapse. Standard: Imminent threat to public health/safety. Applicant Heather Kelley Application Filed 6/16/2026 Staff Recommendation That the request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to demolish two noncontributing accessory building structures be approved in accordance with the engineering report dated 6/16/2026. The proposed work meets the standards in City Code Sec. 51A-4.501(h)(4)(D) and the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Setting (Neighborhood/District). Task Force Recommendation That the request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to demolish two noncontributing accessory building structures be denied without prejudice. Recommends obtaining a structural engineering report, photos of the foundation, and a Sanborn map.  
26-2231A 1D13. DISCUSSION ITEMS400 N. WILLOMET AVENUE Council District 1 Winnetka Heights Historic District COA-26-000266 Christina Paress Request A Certificate of Appropriateness to replace nine (9) aluminum windows with clad composite windows on the main structure. Applicant Lauren Low Application Filed 5/21/2026 Staff Recommendation That the Certificate of Appropriateness to replace nine (9) aluminum windows with clad composite windows on a main structure be approved with the conditions that the replacement windows are all wood, no cladding, one over one lite configuration, and to be approved by staff prior to replacement. Implementation of the conditions will ensure the proposed work is consistent with preservation criteria, Sec. 51P-87.111(a)(17); meet the standards in City Code Section 51A-45.501(g)(6)(c)(i) for contributing structures; and the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation. Task Force Recommendation That the Certificate of Appropriateness to replace nine (9) aluminum windows with Renewal by Anderson windows on main structure be approved with following the conditions:   
26-2232A 1D14. DISCUSSION ITEMS3505 MAPLE AVENUE Council District 2 Reverchon Park Rhonda Dunn Request A Landmark Commission Authorized Hearing to consider a historic overlay for 3505 Maple Avenue (Reverchon Park), generally bounded by Maple Avenue, McKinnon Street, the Dallas North Tollway, Welborn Street, and the Katy Trail. Owner City of Dallas, Park and Recreation Department Application Filed 8/5/2024 Staff Recommendation Approve, subject to the preservation criteria with minor edits. Task Force Recommendation Approve, subject to the preservation criteria with minor edits to the site plan(s).