4937 SWISS AVENUE Swiss Avenue Historic District COA-26-000417 Christina Paress Request A Certificate of Appropriateness to install a standing seam metal roof with skylights on rear patio of main structure. Applicant Jordan August Application Filed 8/19/2026 Staff Recommendation That a Certificate of Appropriateness to install a standing seam metal roof with skylights on rear patio of main structure be approved. The proposed work is consistent with the preservation criteria Sec. 51P-63.116(1)(N)(ii) for roof forms; City Code Section 51A-4.501(g)(6)(C)(i) for contributing structures; and the Secretary of the Interior’s Guidelines for Rehabilitation (District/Neighborhood). Task Force Recommendation That a Certificate of Appropriateness to install a standing seam metal roof with skylights on rear patio of main structure be approved with the condition that the roof be accurately drawn and be on top of existing wood beams with underside details added.

Committee

Landmark Commission

Requested by

Department of Planning and Development (PDV)

Introduced

August 21, 2026

On agenda

September 8, 2026

Where it was heard

Landmark Commission Sep 8, 2026

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