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.

Committee

Landmark Commission

Requested by

Department of Planning and Development (PDV)

Introduced

March 25, 2026

On agenda

April 6, 2026

Where it was heard

Landmark Commission Apr 6, 2026