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26-1533A
| 1 | C1. | | Certificate of Eligibility Items (CE) | 725 LOWELL STREET
Junius Historic District
CE256-011(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 $530,000 in expenditures to be spent on rehabilitation prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Eligibility.
Applicant Andrew Simpson
Application Filed 4/20/2026
Staff Recommendation
That the Certificate of Eligibility and an estimated $530,000 in expenditures to be spent on rehabilitation prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Eligibility be approved. | | |
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26-1534A
| 1 | C2. | | Certificate of Eligibility Items (CE) | 722 NESBITT DRIVE
Junius Historic District
CE256-012(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 $164,965 in expenditures to be spent on rehabilitation prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Eligibility.
Applicant Joshua and Kelly Harris
Application Filed 4/8/2026
Staff Recommendation
That the Certificate of Eligibility and an estimated $164,965 in expenditures to be spent on rehabilitation prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Eligibility be approved. | | |
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26-1144A
| 1 | C3. | | CONSENT ITEMS | 5424 REIGER AVENUE
Council District 14
Junius Heights Historic District
COA-26-000121
Christina Paress
Request
A Certificate of Appropriateness to replace the existing rear deck with a rear addition (enclosed porch).
Applicant Christopher Bolan
Application Filed 4/8/2026
Staff Recommendation
That the request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to replace the existing rear deck with a rear addition (enclosed porch) be approved in accordance with plans and specifications dated 5/4/2026. The proposed work is consistent with preservation criteria Section 8.3; City Code Section 51A-4.501(g)(6)(C)(i) for contributing structures; and/or the Secretary of the Interior’s Guidelines for Rehabilitation (District/Neighborhood).
Task Force Recommendation
That the request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to replace the existing rear deck with a rear addition (enclosed porch) be approved as submitted. | | |
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26-1145A
| 1 | CR4. | | COURTESY REVIEW ITEMS | 3919 WALDRON AVENUE
Council District 7
Queen City Neighborhood - Predesignation Moratorium
COA-26-000122
Rhonda Dunn
Request
A Courtesy Review of the construction of a new main residential building on a vacant (interior) lot with an accessory structure - a detached two-car garage.
Applicant Williams, Tracy
Application Filed 3/4/2026
Staff Recommendation
Courtesy Review - no action required. That the request to construct a new main residential building on a vacant (interior) lot with an accessory structure - a detached two-car garage 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. The front dormer is too high up, on the front roof slope.
2. Windows of the dormer are too short.
3. Driveway appears to encroach on the neighbor’s property.
4. Reduce the width of the driveway - too much hardscaping, not enough green space.
5. Two-part porch colu | | |
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26-1531A
| 1 | D5. | | DISCUSSION ITEMS | 10260 STRAIT LANE
Council District 13
Jackson Residence Historic District
COA-26-000138
Rhonda Dunn
Request
A Certificate of Appropriateness to replace the existing fence (having random ashlar-cut limestone wing walls and posts) along the front property line with a new metal fence; new height eight feet, six inches.
Applicant Sardar, Sharif
Application Filed 4/14/2026
Staff Recommendation
That the request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to replace the existing fence (having random ashlar-cut limestone wing walls and posts) along the front property line with a new metal fence, new height eight feet, six inches be approved with conditions in accordance with drawings and specifications submitted April 14, 2026 with the following conditions: that the new limestone wing walls and posts must match the existing ashlar-cut limestone in color, texture, pattern, bond, and module size; that replacement metal fencing match the existing in openness percentage - a minimum of 80 percent; that fence posts be topped with cast stone caps matching the existing in color, texture, profile | | |
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26-1504A
| 1 | D6. | | DISCUSSION ITEMS | 702 ROSS AVENUE
Council District 14
West End Historic District
COA-26-000136
Rhonda Dunn
Request
A Certificate of Appropriateness to install outdoor lighting (programmable string lights) around the top perimeter of the main building.
Applicant Ruvalcaba, Rene
Application Filed 4/15/2026
Staff Recommendation
That the request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to install outdoor lighting (programmable string lights) around the top perimeter of the main building be approved with conditions in accordance with drawings and specifications submitted April 15, 2026 with the following conditions: that all attachments for lighting fixtures, conduit, wiring, or mounting hardware be made only through mortar joints and not into historic brick; that programmable string lights be installed below the parapet and any ornamental brick detailing at the top of the main building; and that color temperature and brightness shall be kept low-intensity -- using a neutral, low-intensity white light is preferred. Implementation of the recommended conditions would allow the proposed work to be cons | | |
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26-1496A
| 1 | D7. | | CONSENT ITEMS | 1310 W. DAVIS STREET
Council District 1
Winnetka Heights Historic District
COA-26-000092
Christina Paress
Request
A Certificate of Appropriateness to paint a mural on the West side of the brick structure.
Applicant Yorleny Valderrama
Application Filed 3/20/2026
Staff Recommendation
That the request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to paint a mural on the West side of the brick structure be denied without prejudice, with the finding of fact that the mural does not fit within the neighborhood, and the design and colors are not appropriate to the district and would have an adverse effect on the district. The proposed work is, therefore, inconsistent with preservation criteria Sec. 51P-87-117.3(b)(1)(H); City Code Section 51A-4.501(g)(6)(C)(i) for contributing structures; and/or the Secretary of the Interior’s Guidelines for Rehabilitation (District/Neighborhood).
Task Force Recommendation
That the request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to paint a mural on the West side of the brick structure be denied without prejudice per ordinance. However, the task force notes | | |
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26-1497A
| 1 | D8. | | DISCUSSION ITEMS | 3500 LATIMER STREET
Council District 7
Queen City [Predesignation Moratorium]
COA-26-000162
Rhonda Dunn
Request
A Predesignation Certificate of Appropriateness to construct a new main residential building (on a vacant corner lot) with an accessory structure - a detached two-car garage.
Applicant Smith, Rick
Application Filed 4/15/2026
Staff Recommendation
That the request for a Predesignation Certificate of Appropriateness to construct a new main residential building (on a vacant corner lot) with an accessory structure - a detached two-car garage be approved in accordance with drawings and specifications dated 4/15/2026 with the following conditions: (1) that the exterior cladding be brick veneer (unpainted); (2) that an exterior (masonry) chimney be added to the front or cornerside elevation; (3) that roof pitch be steeper - minimum 12:12; (4) that windows be all aluminum (no cladding) with lite configuration of one-over-one; (5) that front door be arched or rectangular with heavy timber styling and decorative strap hinges; and (6) that driveway(s), walkway(s) and st | | |
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26-1498A
| 1 | D9. | | DISCUSSION ITEMS | 2601 STATE STREET
Council District 14
State-Thomas Historic District
COA-26-000156
Marcus Watson
Request
A Certificate of Appropriateness to construct a new 2.5-story multi-family main structure with related site work on a vacant lot.
Applicant Hiromoto, Jennifer
Application Filed 3/26/2026
Staff Recommendation
That the Certificate of Appropriateness to construct a new 2.5-story multi-family main structure with related site work on a vacant lot be approved in accordance with plans and specifications submitted April 17, 2026. The proposed work is consistent with designation criteria in City Code 51P-225.109(a)(3), (a)(5), (a)(6), (a)(7)(A)(i), (a)(9), (a)(10), (a)(11), (a)(12), (a)(14), (a)(16), and (b)(8); meets the standards in City Code Section 51A-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 construct a new 2.5-story multi-family main structure with related site work on a vacant lot be approved. | | |
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26-1499A
| 1 | D10. | | DISCUSSION ITEMS | QUEEN CITY NEIGHBORHOOD
Council District 7
Queen City [Predesignation Moratorium]
Rhonda Dunn
Request
A Landmark Commission authorized hearing to consider [re]initiating the historic designation procedure 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. | | |
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26-1500A
| 1 | D11. | | DISCUSSION ITEMS | MCSHANN ESTATES
Council District 13
Rhonda Dunn
Request
A Landmark Commission authorized hearing to consider initiating the historic designation procedure to establish a historic overlay district for the area known as McShann Estates, located along McShann Road (north and south lines) from Montfort Drive to Preston Road. | | |
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26-1501A
| 1 | M12. | | MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS | 8777 N. STEMMONS FREEWAY
Mary Kay Cosmetics
Council District 6
Rhonda Dunn and Raeesa Parvez Patel
Request
Review National Register Nomination form for 8777 N. Stemmons Freeway (Mary Kay Cosmetics), at the behest of the Texas Historical Commission (THC).
Owner
8787 RICCHI LLC | | |
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