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26-1145A
| 1 | 1. | | Designation Committee Activity Update | Initiations Memo 032426 | | |
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26-1146A
| 1 | 2. | | CONSENT ITEMS | 2525 N. CENTRAL EXPY.
Freedmen's Cemetery
COA-26-000090
Rhonda Dunn
Request
A Certificate of Appropriateness to extend perimeter fencing around the entirety of the cemetery including a gate at the front entrance (on N. Central Expy.), new fencing to match the existing in height, spacing and material(s); top profile on new fencing will be altered due to costs.
Applicant Marcel Quimby
Application Filed 2/23/2026
Staff Recommendation
That the request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to extend perimeter fencing around the entirety of the cemetery including a gate at the front entrance (on N. Central Expy.) -- new fencing to match the existing in height, spacing and material(s) -- (top profile on new fencing will be altered due to costs) be approved in accordance with drawings and specifications dated 02/23/2026. The proposed work is consistent with preservation criteria Sections 2.11 and 5.12 pertaining to site and site elements in tracts A and D; the standards in City Code Section 51A-4.501(g)(6)(C)(i) for contributing structures; and the Secretary of the Interior’s Standar | | |
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26-1154A
| 1 | 3. | | CONSENT ITEMS | 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 | | |
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26-1155A
| 1 | 4. | | CONSENT ITEMS | 549 E. JEFFERSON BLVD.
Council District 1
Oak Cliff United Methodist Church Historic District
COA-26-000043
Rhonda Dunn
Request
A Certificate of Appropriateness to construct a north side horizontal addition - an elevator tower with overrun and a ground floor entrance; connecting the sanctuary and the education building.
Applicant Michael Karnowski
Application Filed 2/18/2026
Staff Recommendation
That the request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to construct a north side horizontal addition - an elevator tower with overrun and a ground floor entrance; connecting the sanctuary and the education building be approved in accordance with drawings and specifications date 2/18/2026 with the following conditions: that expansion joints between new addition and existing buildings be clearly delineated/discernable; that mortar color, joint width and mortar finish/texture of new addition match that of sanctuary building; that cast stone trim/embellishments of new addition match that of sanctuary building in color and finish/texture; and that elevator overrun be setback so as NOT to | | |
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26-1157A
| 1 | 5. | | CONSENT ITEMS | 5421 VICTOR ST.
Council District 14
Junius Heights Historic District
COA-26-000083
Christina Paress
Request
1. A Certificate of Appropriateness to construct a rear addition to the main structure.
2. A Certificate of Appropriateness to construct a covered walkway from rear of main structure to accessory structure/detached garage.
3. A Certificate of Appropriateness to construct new accessory building/detached garage.
Applicant Aaron Trecartin
Application Filed 2/22/2026
Staff Recommendation
1. That the request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to construct a rear addition to the main structure be approved in accordance with drawings and specifications dated 4/6/2026. The proposed work is consistent with preservation criteria Section 8.3, 8.5, and 8.6; City Code Section 51A-4.501(g)(6)(C)(i) for contributing structures; and/or the Secretary of the Interior’s Guidelines for Setting (District/Neighborhood).
2. That the request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to construct a covered walkway from rear of main structure to accessory structure/detached garage be approve | | |
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26-1160A
| 1 | 6. | | CONSENT ITEMS | 300 E. COLORADO BLVD.
Council District 1
Lake Cliff Historic District
COA-26-000076
Christina Pares
Request
A Certificate of Appropriateness to install two (2) bilingual interpretative signs at Lake Cliff Park.
Applicant Bruktawit Kebede
Application Filed 2/19/2026
Staff Recommendation
That the request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to install two (2) bilingual interpretative signs at Lake Cliff Park be approved in accordance with drawings and specifications dated 4/6/2026 with the finding of fact that the signs will not have an adverse effect on the district. The proposed work is consistent with preservation criteria Section 11 and/or the Secretary of the Interior’s Guidelines for Setting (District/Neighborhood).
Task Force Recommendation
That the request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to install two (2) bilingual interpretative signs at Lake Cliff Park be approved. | | |
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26-1162A
| 1 | 7. | | CONSENT ITEMS | 5020 SWISS AVE.
Council District 14
Swiss Ave Historic District
COA-26-000056
Christina Paress
Request
1. A Certificate of Appropriateness to replace existing French doors on south elevation with French doors to match existing.
2. A Certificate of Appropriateness to replace and resize existing bay windows on south elevation.
3. A Certificate of Appropriateness to replace and enclose existing non-original door on west elevation with window and salvaged brick.
Applicant Marcus Taylor
Application Filed 2/12/2026
Staff Recommendation
1. That the request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to replace existing French doors on South elevation with French doors to match existing be approved in accordance with drawings and specifications dated 4/6/2026. The proposed work is consistent with preservation criteria Sec. 51P-63.116(1)(P); 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).
2. That the request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to replace and resize exit | | |
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26-1165A
| 1 | 8. | | CONSENT ITEMS | 5603 SWISS AVE.
Council District 14
Swiss Ave Historic District
COA-26-000125
Christina Paress
Request
A Certificate of Appropriateness to install exterior staircase to rear accessory building.
Applicant Alexandria Watters
Application Filed 3/2/2026
Staff Recommendation
That the request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to install exterior staircase to rear accessory building be approved in accordance with drawings and specifications dated 4/6/2026. The proposed work is consistent with preservation criteria Sec. 51P-63.116(1)(A); 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 install exterior staircase to rear accessory building be approved with the conditions that complete drawings are submitted and the setbacks are adhered to. | | |
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26-1166A
| 1 | 9. | | CONSENT ITEMS | 407 S. ROSEMONT AVE.
Council District 1
Winnetka Heights Historic District
COA-26-000105
Christina Paress
Request
A Certificate of Appropriateness to paint exterior of main structure: Body - SW2835 “Craftsman Brown”, Trim - SW2833 “Roycroft Vellum”, Accents - SW2806 “Rockwood Brown”, and Doors - SW6244 “Navel”.
Applicant Conrado Castillo
Application Filed 3/1/2026
Staff Recommendation
That the request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to paint exterior of main structure: Body - SW2835 “Craftsman Brown”, Trim - SW2833 “Roycroft Vellum”, Accents - SW2806 “Rockwood Brown”, and Doors - SW6244 “Navel” be approved. The proposed work is consistent with preservation criteria Sec. 51P-87.111(a)(8)(C); 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 exterior of main structure: Body - SW2835 “Craftsman Brown”, Trim - SW2833 “Roycroft Vellum”, Accents - SW2806 “Rockwood Brown”, | | |
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26-1168A
| 1 | 10. | | CONSENT ITEMS | 407 S. ROSEMONT AVE.
Council District 1
Winnetka Heights Historic District
COA-26-000127
Christina Paress
Request
A Certificate of Demolition to demolish existing detached shed and concrete foundation. Standard: Imminent threat to public health/safety.
Applicant Evelin Perez
Application Filed 3/9/2026
Staff Recommendation
That the request for a Certificate of Demolition to demolish an accessory
structure (Standard: Imminent threat to public health/safety) be approved in accordance with supporting documentation dated 3/5/2026 with findings of fact that the structure constitutes a documented major and imminent threat to public health and safety, that the demolition is required to alleviate the threat, and that there is no reasonable way other than demolition to eliminate the threat in a timely manner. The proposed work, therefore, meets the standards in City Code Section 51A-4.501(h)(4)(C) 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 an accessory
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26-1169A
| 1 | 11. | | CONSENT ITEMS | 303 N. WINDOMERE AVE.
Council District 1
Winnetka Heights Historic District
COA-26-000086
Christina Paress
Request
A Certificate of Demolition to demolish an existing noncontributing carport and detached shed that was previously approved in 2015. (Standard: Noncontributing structure because newer than period of significance).
Applicant Curtis Calloway
Application Filed 2/23/2026
Staff Recommendation
That the request for a Certificate of Demolition to demolish a noncontributing accessory
structure (Standard: Noncontributing structure because newer than period of significance) be approved in accordance with supporting documentation dated 4/6/2026. 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: Non-contributing structure because newer than period of significance) be approved. | | |
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26-1225A
| 1 | 12. | | CONSENT ITEMS | 2525 N. CENTRAL EXPY.
Council District 14
Freedmen's Cemetery
COA-26-000090
Rhonda Dunn
Request
A Certificate of Appropriateness to extend perimeter fencing around the entirety of the cemetery including a gate at the front entrance (on N. Central Expy.), new fencing to match the existing in height, spacing and material(s); top profile on new fencing will be altered due to costs.
Applicant Marcel Quimby
Application Filed 2/23/2026
Staff Recommendation
That the request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to extend perimeter fencing around the entirety of the cemetery including a gate at the front entrance (on N. Central Expy.) -- new fencing to match the existing in height, spacing and material(s) -- (top profile on new fencing will be altered due to costs) be approved in accordance with drawings and specifications dated 02/23/2026. The proposed work is consistent with preservation criteria Sections 2.11 and 5.12 pertaining to site and site elements in tracts A and D; the standards in City Code Section 51A-4.501(g)(6)(C)(i) for contributing structures; and the Secretary of t | | |
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26-1171A
| 1 | 13. | | COURTESY REVIEW ITEMS | 4125 JUNIUS ST.
Council District 2
Peak’s Suburban Addition Historic District
COA-26-000113
Christina Paress
Request
A Courtesy Review of replacement of the exterior staircase on west side of existing carriage house with an addition, construction of a three (3) car carport directly behind main structure, and new steel frame screen fence and driveway gates.
Applicant Gary Skotnicki
Application Filed 3/3/2026
Staff Recommendation
Courtesy Review - no action required. That the request to replace the exterior staircase on west side of existing carriage house with an addition, construction of a three (3) car carport directly behind main structure, and new steel frame screen fence and driveway gates 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:
· Columns should be skinned to mimic pilasters on back of house (8”x8”)
· Recommend a 12” | | |
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26-1143A
| 1 | 14. | | COURTESY REVIEW ITEMS | 3604 MEADOW ST.
Wheatley Place Historic District
COA-26-000047
Rhonda Dunn
Request
A Courtesy Review of construction of a new main residential building on a vacant lot.
Applicant Eddie Trevino
Application Filed 2/23/2026
Staff Recommendation
Courtesy Review - no action required. That the request to construct a new main residential building on a vacant 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. Non-Supportive, with the following comments:
Architectural style is undetectable. Style of main building is NOT appropriate for the district. | | |
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26-1148A
| 1 | 15. | | DISCUSSION ITEMS | 1201 MAIN ST.
Downtown (CBD)/ Individual Historic District
COA-26-000120
Rhonda Dunn
Request
1. Amend Certificate of Appropriateness #COA-25-000465 for the proposed East Plaza outdoor dining area (on Field St), to include alterations in landscaping, and hardscaping (including decking), installation of outdoor lighting, installation of new swing doors - leading to outdoor dining area, installation of mechanical enclosure at entrance to dining area, and coverage/overlay of existing screening wall with an art installation.
2. A Certificate of Appropriateness to remove noncontributing mechanical addition on north elevation (Elm St.).
3. A Certificate of Appropriateness to remove signage kiosks (two total) and concrete screening walls (on Main St.).
4. A Certificate of Appropriateness to install an illuminated arch (i.e., an art installation) above existing staircase at the corner of Field St. and Elm St.
5. A Certificate of Appropriateness to install new raised (GFCR) planter boxes and outdoor lighting around the perimeter of the main building.
Applicant David Ramsey
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26-1173A
| 1 | 16. | | DISCUSSION ITEMS | 5930 VICTOR ST.
Council District 14
Junius Heights Historic District
COA-26-000062
Christina Paress
Request
A Certificate of Appropriateness to replace forty-two (42) non-original aluminum windows with vinyl windows. (Work already performed)
Applicant Kai Aronson
Application Filed 2/17/2026
Staff Recommendation
That the request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to replace non-original aluminum windows with vinyl windows on the front 50% of the main structure be denied without prejudice with the finding of fact that vinyl windows are not appropriate to the period of significance of the district and would have an adverse effect on the historic district. The proposed work is, therefore, inconsistent with preservation criteria Section 5.2 and 5.3; 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 non-original aluminum windows with vinyl windows on the front 50% of the ma | | |
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26-1174A
| 1 | 17. | | DISCUSSION ITEMS | 5106 JUNIUS ST.
Council District 14
Munger Place Historic District
COA-26-000032
Christina Paress
Request
A Certificate of Appropriateness to paint main structure: Body - SW7030 “Anew Gray” and Trim - SW7011 “Natural Choice”, and Accent - SW2839 “Roycroft Copper Red”.
Applicant Kristen Zinkand
Application Filed 2/1/2026
Staff Recommendation
That the request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to paint main structure: Body - SW7030 “Anew Gray” and Trim - SW7011 “Natural Choice”, and Accent - SW2839 “Roycroft Copper Red” be approved. The proposed work is consistent with preservation criteria Sec. 51P-97.110(c)(1)(I); 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 main structure: Body - SW0065 “Vogue Green” and Trim - SW2833 “Roycroft Vellum be approved but Accent - SW6991 “Black Magic” be denied without prejudice per ordinance. (Proposed paint colors were revised.) | | |
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26-1175A
| 1 | 18. | | DISCUSSION ITEMS | 3712 RUSKIN ST.
Council District 7
Queen City Neighborhood - Predesignation Moratorium
COA-26-000034
Rhonda Dunn
Request
A Predesignation Certificate of Appropriateness to restore main building in fenestration, roof form/profile, and cladding -- correction of unauthorized work.
Applicant Kevin Jara
Application Filed 03/17/2026
Staff Recommendation
That the request to restore main building in fenestration, roof form/profile, and cladding -- correction of unauthorized work be approved in accordance with drawings and specifications dated 03/17/2026 with the following conditions: that pyramidal roof with exposed rafter tails and central masonry chimney stack be restored/reconstructed to the match the original in form, pitch, and detailing -- extended eaves and rafter tails matching in dimensions and number, and central masonry chimney matching in height, mortar color and replacement bricks (color, module size, and texture); that double asymmetrical front doors be restored to their original locations and opening dimensions; that all enclosed/infilled windows be reopene | | |
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26-1176A
| 1 | 19. | | DISCUSSION ITEMS | 2626 THOMAS AVE.
Council District 14
State Thomas Historic District
COA-26-000077
Marcus Watson
Request
A Certificate of Appropriateness to construct a new 2.5-story mixed-used main structure with underground parking and rear parking on a vacant lot.
Applicant Reavis, Ben
Application Filed 02/23/2026
Staff Recommendation
That the Certificate of Appropriateness to construct a new 2.5-story mixed-used main structure with underground parking and rear parking on a vacant lot be approved in accordance with drawings and specifications dated 2/19/26 and 2/23/26. The proposed work is consistent with designation criteria 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 mixed-used main structure with underground parking and rear parking on a vacant | | |
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26-1178A
| 1 | 20. | | DISCUSSION ITEMS | 129 S. MONTCLAIR AVE.
Council District 1
Winnetka Heights Historic District
COA-26-000096
Christina Paress
Request
A Certificate of Appropriateness to plant a Desert Willow tree in the parkway.
Applicant Ted Cogan
Application Filed 2/25/2026
Staff Recommendation
That the request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to plant a Desert Willow tree in the parkway be approved with the finding of fact that although the proposed tree is technically inconsistent with the preservation criteria (Exhibit 87B), it would not have an adverse effect on the district. The proposed work would, therefore, meet City Code Section 51A-4.501(g)(6)(C)(i) for contributing structures; and/or the Secretary of the Interior’s Guidelines for Setting (District/Neighborhood).
Task Force Recommendation
That the request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to plant a Desert Willow tree in the parkway be denied without prejudice. Desert Willow is not on the approved list of plants/trees for the parkway. Keep grass, no gravel. | | |