Landmark Commission

Agenda — 26 items

1. 1 CONSENT ITEMS
2. C1. JUNIUS HEIGHTS TASK FORCE APPOINTMENT Christina Paress Appointment of Lindsey Landman to the Junius Heights Task Force. 26-2372A
3. C2. 3536 GRAND AVENUE Council District 7 Fair Park Historic District COA-26-000201 Rhonda Dunn Request A Certificate of Appropriateness to install new trees and plant material around the main building. Applicant Jose Soto Application Filed 7/17/2026 Staff Recommendation That the request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to install new trees and plant material around the main building be approved in accordance with drawings and specifications dated 7/17/2026 with the following conditions: that plant materials must be compatible with historic Fair Park landscape character and must reflect historically appropriate or approved alternate plant species; that landscape design must not obstruct historic view corridors or historically unobstructed building façades; that planting must not alter or infringe upon character-defining spaces within the Fair Park Historic District; and that tree placement must avoid interference with historic circulation patterns or spatial relationships documented as character-defining. Implementation of the recommended conditions would allow the proposed work to be consistent with preservation criteria Sections 3.1 pertaining to character-defining features and 3.8 under Landscaping; Dallas City Code Section 51A-4.501(6)(C)(ii) for noncontributing structures; and the Secretary of the Interior’s Guidelines for Setting (District/Neighborhood). Task Force Recommendation That the request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to install new trees and plant material around the main building be approved with the following condition(s)/comment(s): please check approved list and for those trees and plant materials not on the approved list explain reason for including. 26-2373A
4. C3. 5614 JUNIUS STREET Junius Heights Historic District COA-26-000334 Christina Paress Request A Certificate of Appropriateness to change paint colors of main structure (Body - SW0032 “Needle Point Navy”, Trim - SW7006 “Extra White”, and Doors - SW7069 “Iron Ore”). Applicant Ramiro Araiza Application Filed 6/16/2026 Staff Recommendation That the request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to change paint colors of main structure (Body - SW0032 “Needle Point Navy”, Trim - SW7006 “Extra White”, and Doors - SW7069 “Iron Ore”) be approved with the conditions that the body color be less saturated and the trim be a more creamy color so that the paint colors are more appropriate and have less contrast and that final colors be approved by staff prior to application. Implementation of the proposed conditions would allow the proposed work to be consistent with preservation criteria Section 4.8 and 5.9; 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 No quorum. Comments only. Task Force does not support the choice of paint colors as they are inappropriate to the district. 26-2376A
5. C4. 4515 SWISS AVENUE Peak’s Suburban Addition Historic District Council District 2 COA-26-000308 Christina Paress Request A Certificate of Appropriateness to install a new metal picket fence in front - side yard. Applicant Bobby Ralston Application Filed 6/3/2026 Staff Recommendation That the request to install a new metal picket fence in front - side yard be approved in accordance with site plan and specifications dated 8/3/2026. The proposed work is consistent with preservation criteria 2.10; City Code Section 4.501(g)(6)(C)(i) for contributing properties, and the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Setting (Neighborhood/District). Task Force Recommendation That the request to install a new wrought iron picket fence in front - side yard be approved. 26-2378A
6. C5. 2615 PARK ROW South Boulevard-Park Row Historic District Council District 7 COA-26-000338 Marcus Watson Request A request for an extension of a previously-approved Certificate of Demolition for the main structure (Standard: Imminent Threat to Public Health or Safety). Applicant Marsaw, Terry Application Filed 6/16/2026 Staff Recommendation That the request for an extension of a previously-approved Certificate of Demolition for the main structure (Standard: Imminent Threat to Public Health or Safety) be approved with the findings of fact that the request for demolition was previously approved on July 15, 2025, that the structure constitutes a documented major and imminent threat to public health and safety, that the demolition or removal is required to alleviate the threat to public health and safety, that there is no reasonable way, other than demolition or removal to eliminate the threat in a timely manner, and that the structure is noncontributing to the district due to alterations that have affected its historic integrity. The proposed demolition, therefore, meets the standards in City Code Section 51A-4.501(h)(4)(C). Task Force Recommendation That the request for an extension of a previously-approved Certificate of Demolition for the main structure (Standard: Imminent Threat to Public Health or Safety) be approved. 26-2379A
7. C6. 318 N. MONTCLAIR AVENUE Winnetka Heights Historic District Council District 1 COA-26-000323 Taylor Means Request A Certificate of Appropriateness to paint the main structure (SW 6208 “Pewter Green,” fascia, trim, and columns SW 7036 “Accessible Beige,” and column trim, caps, and cases SW 7048 “Urban Bronze”). Applicant Patricia Rodriguez Application Filed 6/10/2026 Staff Recommendation That the request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to paint the main structure (SW 6208 “Pewter Green,” fascia, trim, and columns SW 7036 “Accessible Beige,” and column trim, caps, and cases SW 7048 “Urban Bronze”) be approved with the conditions that no brick or other masonry is to be painted; with the findings of fact that the paint colors are appropriate to the district and would not have an adverse effect on the district. Implementation of the proposed conditions would allow the work to be consistent with preservation criteria Sec.51P-87-111(a)(8); meet City Code Section 51A-4.501(g)(6)(C)(i) for contributing structures; and/or the Secretary of the Interior’s Guidelines for Rehabilitation. Task Force Recommendation That the request for Certificate of Appropriateness to paint existing exterior siding the proposed color scheme be approved with conditions per ordinance. However, task force notes the request to stain the brick be removed and to further clarify where each color is going on each façade of the home. 26-2380A
8. C7. 311 S. ROSEMONT AVENUE Winnetka Heights Historic District Council District 1 COA-26-000354 Taylor Means Request A Certificate of Appropriateness to install a new metal gate in the interior side yard across the existing driveway. Applicant Fiona Butler Application Filed 6/22/2026 Staff Recommendation That the request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to install a new metal gate in the interior side yard across the existing driveway be approved with findings of fact that the design and colors of the gate are appropriate to the district and that despite the gate falling within the front 50 percent of the home, it is a natural location for the gate and would not have an adverse effect on the district.. The proposed work is, therefore, consistent with preservation criteria Sec.51P-87-111(b)(2), applying the exception in Section 51P-87-111(b)(2)(C)(ii); meets 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 install new gate across existing driveway to secure backyard be approved per ordinance. However, Task Force notes that despite the gate being in the front 50% of the home, it is a natural location for the gate, and it does not block any of the home’s architectural features. Task Force also notes that the gate should be horizontal in design and not arched and that the applicant should consider a back-up gate option to reflect this recommendation. 26-2381A
9. 9 COURTESY REVIEW ITEMS
10. CR8. 5015 REIGER AVENUE Munger Place Historic District Council District 14 COA-26-000355 Christina Paress Request A Certificate of Appropriateness to construct a new accessory structure in rear yard. Applicant Michaela Houghton Application Filed 6/29/2026 Staff Recommendation Courtesy Review - no action required. That the request to construct a new accessory 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 to construct a new accessory structure in rear yard be approved with the following conditions: That the windows be all wood and that the architect confirm roof pitch and dormer is compatible with the main structure. 26-2377A
11. CR9. 4835 JUNIUS STREET Peak’s Suburban Addition Historic District Council District 2 COA-26-000318 Christina Paress Request 1. A Courtesy Review to restore main structure to original single-family architecture. 2. A Courtesy Review to construct a rear carport. Applicant Anne-Marie Starr Application Filed 7/3/2026 Staff Recommendation Courtesy Review - no action required. That the request to restore main structure to original single-family architecture and construct a rear carport 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 That the request to restore main structure to original single-family architecture and construct a rear carport be denied without prejudice with the following comments/recommendations: Removal of non-historic structures and center window on front is approved. 1. Elevations of the sides and rear of the house are needed. What is proposed to replace the doors on the second floor once the stairs are removed? 2. Need window survey with measurements. 3. Proposed porch should match the house to the right at 4839 Junius with respect to massing of columns, header beam. Base of columns should be brick, 4. Carport columns should be wrapped with architectural details similar to front porch columns. Header needed on carport. 5. Need details/ measurements on elements and materials list. **NOTE: If applicant would like to remove one of the front doors, Dr. Patricia Simon, Task Force Chair, volunteers to do needed research to prove that this was originally a single-family home. 26-2396A
12. CR10. 202 S. CLIFF STREET Council District 4 Tenth Street Historic District COA-26-000357 Rhonda Dunn Request A Courtesy Review of the construction of a horizontal (cornerside and rear) addition to the existing main building. Applicant Shannon Brown-Key Application Filed 7/17/2026 Staff Recommendation Courtesy Review - no action required. That the request to construct a horizontal (cornerside and rear) addition to the existing main building be conceptually approved with the understanding that the cornerside section is setback a minimum of 50 percent from the front exterior wall; and that the final (revised) design(s), 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: consider either a two-story rear (only) addition or subdivide the lot and build a detached single family dwelling on the cornerside lot. 26-2398A
13. CR11. 115 N. MONTCLAIR AVENUE Winnetka Heights Historic District Council District 1 COA-26-000349 Taylor Means Request A Certificate of Appropriateness to renovate existing front porch columns. Applicant John Bearg Application Filed 6/19/2026 Staff Recommendation Courtesy Review - no action required. That the request to renovate the four existing porch columns be conceptually approved with the understanding that the final design, as well as associated, elevations, renderings, and details are to be submitted for staff and Landmark Commission review. Task Force Recommendation Courtesy Review - Comments only: Task Force recommended looking for ghosting to gather hints on what the columns once were and that should the applicant proceed with Rendering #1, it is not recommended to have two brick pedestals close together. 26-2400A
14. 14 DISCUSSION ITEMS
15. D15. 5714 SWISS AVENUE Swiss Avenue Historic District Council District 14 COA-26-000329 Christina Paress Request 1. A Certificate of Appropriateness to construct a rear one-story covered porch. 2. A Certificate of Appropriateness to replace screens on front porch with all wood windows and doors. Applicant Leslie Nepveux Application Filed 6/11/2026 Staff Recommendation 1. That the request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to construct a rear one-story covered porch be approved with the conditions that the delineation of the new porch addition is not flush with the main structure wall so that the overhang does not protrude past existing main structure corner and that the replacement siding be wood and submitted to staff for approval. Implementation of the proposed condition would allow the work to be consistent with preservation criteria Sec. 51P-63.116(1)(B); meet City Code Section 4.501(g)(6)(C)(i) for contributing properties, and the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation (Neighborhood/District). 2. That the request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to replace screens on front porch with all wood windows and door be denied without prejudice with the finding of fact that per preservation criteria Sec. 51P-63.116(1)(K)(ii) a front entrance or porch may not be enclosed with any material, including iron bars, glass, or mesh screening. The proposed work is therefore not consistent with preservation criteria Sec. 51P-63.116(1)(K)(ii); does not meet City Code Section 4.501(g)(6)(C)(i) for contributing properties, and the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation (Neighborhood/District). Task Force Recommendation 1. That the request to construct a rear one-story covered porch be approved with the condition that the roof overhang be compatible with the style and scale of the main structure. 2. That the request to replace screens on front porch with all wood windows and door be approved. 26-2397A
16. D12. 5930 JUNIUS STREET Junius Heights Historic District Council District 14 COA-26-000227 Christina Paress Request 1. A Certificate of Appropriateness to replace sunroom louvres with grid framed screens. 2. A Certificate of Appropriateness to install landscaping in front yard. Applicant Taylor Patin Application Filed 7/8/2026 Staff Recommendation 1. That the request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to replace sunroom louvres with grid framed screens be denied without prejudice with the finding of fact that per Section 7.1 and 7.2 of the preservation criteria porches and balconies on protected facades may not be enclosed and it is recommended that existing enclosed porches on protected facades be restored to their historic appearance. The proposed work is therefore not consistent with preservation criteria Section 7; does not meet City Code Section 4.501(g)(6)(C)(i) for contributing properties, and the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation (Neighborhood/District). 2. That the request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to install landscaping in front yard be approved with the condition that the proposed tree in side flowerbed not be a large tree that might obscure significant views of the protected façade, with final approval by staff. Implementation of the proposed condition would allow the work to be consistent with preservation criteria Section 3.5; meet City Code Section 4.501(g)(6)(C)(i) for contributing properties, and the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Setting (Neighborhood/District). Task Force Recommendation No quorum. Comments only. Task force supports the renovation of sunroom and landscaping. 26-2421A
17. D13. 4704 GASTON AVENUE Peak’s Suburban Addition Historic District Council District 2 COA-26-000358 Christina Paress Request A Certificate of Appropriateness to construct a new main structure on a vacant lot. Applicant Fred Pena Application Filed 7/9/2026 Staff Recommendation That a Certificate of Appropriateness to construct a new main structure on a vacant lot be approved in accordance with drawings and specifications dated 8/3/2026. The proposed work is consistent with preservation criteria 4.2 and 4.3; 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 a Certificate of Appropriateness to construct a new main structure on a vacant lot be approved with conditions. Recommendations: 1. Column bases should be brick if going to the ground 2. The plan with the full-length porch gable is preferred as this allows for the columns to lay out better against the fenestrations of the door and windows 3. A sidewalk should be added to the front which is 5’ wide, beveling at 45 degrees as it approaches the steps, and then as wide as the steps as it advances to the front of the house. 4. Steps should be squared, not rounded. 5. Materials List needs to include beveled lap siding with 6” reveal, JELD-WEN Windows with window survey and labeled on plans. 6. Garage door should not have raised panels. 7. Future applications should be submitted for paint colors and roof/shingle colors. 26-2422A
18. D14. 5310 SWISS AVENUE Swiss Avenue Historic District Council District 14 COA-26-000320 Christina Paress Request 1. A Certificate of Appropriateness to change paint colors of main structure. 2. A Certificate of Appropriateness to install gutters on the main structure. Applicant Courtney Joyner Application Filed 6/26/2026 Staff Recommendation 1. That a request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to change paint colors of main structure be denied without prejudice with the finding of fact that the proposed colors are not appropriate to the architectural style of the main structure. 2. That a request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to install gutters on the main structure be approved with the condition that the gutters match the approved fascia trim color of the structure. Implementation of the proposed condition would allow the work to be consistent with preservation criteria Sec. 51P-63.116(1)(H)(iv); 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 1. That a request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to change paint colors of main structure be denied without prejudice as they do not compliment the style of the overall character of the district. 2. That a request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to install copper-colored gutters on the main structure be denied without prejudice as they do not compliment the style of the overall character of the district. 26-2423A
19. D16. 3503 MEYERS STREET Council District 7 Wheatley Place Historic District COA-26-000360 Rhonda Dunn Request 1. A Certificate of Appropriateness to replace windows (total 23) on all four elevations and to restore window fenestration on front facade. 2. A Certificate of Appropriateness for the construction of a rear horizontal addition to the main building. Applicant Iris Martinez Application Filed 7/17/2026 Staff Recommendation 1. That the request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to replace windows (total 23) on all four elevations and to restore window fenestration on front facade be approved in accordance with drawings and specifications dated 7/17/2026 with the following conditions: that windows on original structure not be enclosed or resized; that replacement windows on front and right (cornerside) elevations be all wood (no cladding); and that remaining windows be aluminum (not cladded) with lite configuration of one-over-one. Implementation of the recommended conditions would allow the proposed work to be consistent with preservation criteria Section 4.3 under Facades and Sections 5.1 and 5.3 under Windows and Doors; the standards in City Code Section 51-4.501(g)(6)(C)(i) for contributing structures; and the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation. 2. That the request for a Certificate of Appropriateness for the construction of a rear horizontal addition to the main building be approved in accordance with drawings and specifications dated 7/17/2026 with the following conditions: that the exterior siding be all wood horizontal lap-siding millwork pattern #117 matching the existing; that the foundation be pier and beam and at the same height as the existing foundation; and that the cornerside roofline be aligned with that of the original main building. Implementation of the recommended conditions would allow the proposed work to be consistent with preservation criteria Sections 9.1 - 9.7 under New Construction and Additions requiring compatibility in massing, materials, color, roof form, and detailing; the standards in City Code Section 51-4.501(g)(6)(C)(i) for contributing structures; and the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation. Task Force Recommendation 1. That the request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to replace windows (total 23) on all four elevations and to restore window fenestration on front facade be approved with the following conditions/comments: [include] photos of large windows within the district similar to the windows on front elevation. Also, take close up picture(s) of all windows for replacement. 2. That the request for a Certificate of Appropriateness for the construction of a rear horizontal addition to the main building be approved with the following condition(s)/comment(s): send catalog picture of siding (should be #117 to match existing). 26-2424A
20. D17. 505 W. TENTH STREET Council District 1 Muse House Rhonda Dunn and Raeesa Parvez Patel Request Request a public hearing to consider initiation of the historic designation process for 505 W. Tenth Street (the Muse House). Owner MUSE FAMILY TRUST 26-2437A
21. D18. 1618 MAIN STREET Council District 14 Neiman Marcus Building Rhonda Dunn and Raeesa Parvez Patel Request Request a public hearing to consider initiation of the historic designation process for 1618 Main Street (the Neiman Marcus Building). Owner THE NEIMAN MARCUS GROUP INC 26-2438A
22. 22 MISCELLANEOUS
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24. 24 Adjournment
25. 25 Note: The official Designation Committee Agenda will be posted in the City Secretary's Office and City Website at www.ci.dallas.tx.us/cso/boardcal.shtml. Please review the official agenda for location and time.
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