Landmark Commission25 matters
- Agenda ReadyCONSENT ITEMS909 1ST AVENUE Council District 7 Fair Park Historic District COA-26-000540 Rhonda Dunn, Ph.D. Request A Certificate of Appropriateness to install a 10-foot by 20-foot digital LED display board on the Music Hall building, mounted to the non-historic 1970s addition. Applicant Paul Santoyo Application Filed 09/28/2026 Staff Recommendation That the request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to install a 10-foot by 20-foot digital LED display board on the Music Hall building, mounted to the non-historic 1970s addition be approved in accordance with drawings and specifications dated 09/28/2026 with the following conditions: that anchoring and power supply for the sign be routed through existing mortar joints only; that all electrical conduits and attachments be concealed; and that the display board incorporate automatic dusk-to-dawn dimming and not exceed 300 nits at night or 5,000 nits during daylight hours, with all content and illumination levels calibrated to prevent glare or visual intrusion into adjacent historic structures or protected view corridors. Implementation of the recommended conditions would allow the proposed work to be consistent with preservation criterion Section 9.2 under Signs; the standards in City Code Section 51A-4.501(g)(6)(C)(i) for contributing 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 a 10-foot by 20-foot digital LED display board on the Music Hall building, mounted to the non-historic 1970s addition be approved with the following conditions: that anchoring and power supply to the device be through existing mortar joints; and that existing brick masonry is to be avoided.
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- C - 909 1st Ave_COA-26-000540_Case ReportOpen C - 909 1st Ave_COA-26-000540_Case Report
- Agenda ReadyCONSENT ITEMS4516 JUNIUS STREET Council District 2 Peak’s Suburban Addition Historic District COA-26-000506 Christina Paress Request A Certificate of Appropriateness to plant two (2) Crepe Myrtle trees in the parkway in participation with the Dallas Reforestation Fund Program. Applicant Amalia Campos Application Filed 8/26/2026 Staff Recommendation That the request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to plant two (2) Crepe Myrtle trees in the parkway in participation with the Dallas Reforestation Fund Program be approved with the condition that staff may revise species and location per city arborist recommendation. Implementation of the proposed condition would allow the proposed work to be consistent with preservation criteria Section 2.6; meet the 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 two (2) Crepe Myrtle trees in the parkway in accordance with specifications dated 10/5/2026 in participation with the Dallas Reforestation Fund Program be approved.
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- C - 4516 Junius St_COA-26-000506_Case ReportOpen C - 4516 Junius St_COA-26-000506_Case Report
- Agenda ReadyCONSENT ITEMS4677 JUNIUS STREET Council District 2 Peak’s Suburban Addition Historic District COA-26-000457 Christina Paress Request A Certificate of Appropriateness to plant three (3) Crepe Myrtle trees in the parkway in participation with the Dallas Reforestation Fund Program. Applicant Amalia Campos Application Filed 8/13/2026 Staff Recommendation That the request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to plant three (3) Crepe Myrtle trees in the parkway in participation with the Dallas Reforestation Fund Program be approved with the condition that staff may revise species and location per city arborist recommendation. Implementation of the proposed condition would allow the proposed work to be consistent with preservation criteria Section 2.6; meet the 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 three (3) Crepe Myrtle trees in the parkway in accordance with specifications dated 10/5/2026 in participation with the Dallas Reforestation Fund Program be approved. Recommend two Natchez and no Crepe Myrtle due to the given growth habit of Natchez (width), unless arborist feels it is appropriate to change to a smaller variety of Crepe Myrtle to keep three trees.
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- C - 4677 Junius St_COA-26-000457_Case ReportOpen C - 4677 Junius St_COA-26-000457_Case Report
- Agenda ReadyCONSENT ITEMS4724 JUNIUS STREET Council District 2 Peak’s Suburban Addition Historic District COA-26-000476 Christina Paress Request A Certificate of Appropriateness to plant one (1) Eve’s Necklace tree in the parkway in participation with the Dallas Reforestation Fund Program. Applicant Amalia Campos Application Filed 8/19/2026 Staff Recommendation That the request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to plant one (a) Eve’s Necklace tree in the parkway in participation with the Dallas Reforestation Fund Program be approved with the condition that staff may revise species and location per city arborist recommendation. Implementation of the proposed condition would allow the proposed work to be consistent with preservation criteria Section 2.6; meet the 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 one (a) Eve’s Necklace tree in the parkway in accordance with specifications dated 10/5/2026 in participation with the Dallas Reforestation Fund Program be approved.
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- C - 4724 Junius St_COA-26-000476_Case ReportOpen C - 4724 Junius St_COA-26-000476_Case Report
- Agenda ReadyCONSENT ITEMS4820 JUNIUS STREET Council District 2 Peak’s Suburban Addition Historic District COA-26-000477 Christina Paress Request A Certificate of Appropriateness to plant one (1) October Glory Maple tree in the parkway in participation with the Dallas Reforestation Fund Program. Applicant Amalia Campos Application Filed 8/19/2026 Staff Recommendation That the request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to plant one (1) October Glory Maple tree in the parkway in participation with the Dallas Reforestation Fund Program be approved with the condition that staff may revise species and location per city arborist recommendation. Implementation of the proposed condition would allow the proposed work to be consistent with preservation criteria Section 2.6; meet the 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 one (1) October Glory Maple tree in the parkway in accordance with specifications dated 10/5/2026 in participation with the Dallas Reforestation Fund Program be approved.
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- C - 4820 Junius St_COA-26-000477_Case ReportOpen C - 4820 Junius St_COA-26-000477_Case Report
- Agenda ReadyCONSENT ITEMS1003 MORELAND AVENUE Council District 2 Peak’s Suburban Addition Historic District COA-26-000505 Christina Paress Request A Certificate of Appropriateness to plant one (1) Chinese Pistache tree in the parkway along Sycamore Street and two (2) Redbuds in the parkway along Fitzhugh Avenue in participation with the Dallas Reforestation Fund Program. Applicant Amalia Campos Application Filed 8/13/2026 Staff Recommendation That the request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to plant one (1) Chinese Pistache tree in the parkway along Sycamore St and two (2) Redbuds in the parkway along Fitzhugh Avenue in participation with the Dallas Reforestation Fund Program be approved with the condition that staff may revise species and location per city arborist recommendation. Implementation of the proposed condition would allow the proposed work to be consistent with preservation criteria Section 2.6; meet the 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 one (1) Chinese Pistache tree in the parkway along Sycamore St and two (2) Redbuds in the parkway along Fitzhugh Avenue in accordance with specifications dated 10/5/2026 in participation with the Dallas Reforestation Fund Program be approved.
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- C - 1003 Moreland Ave_COA-26-000505_Case ReportOpen C - 1003 Moreland Ave_COA-26-000505_Case Report
- Agenda ReadyCONSENT ITEMS514 N PRAIRIE AVENUE Council District 2 Peak’s Suburban Addition Historic District COA-26-000458 Christina Paress Request A Certificate of Appropriateness to plant two (2) Desert Willow trees in the parkway in participation with the Dallas Reforestation Fund Program. Applicant Amalia Campos Application Filed 8/13/2026 Staff Recommendation That the request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to plant two (2) Desert Willow trees in the parkway in participation with the Dallas Reforestation Fund Program be approved with the condition that staff may revise species and location per city arborist recommendation. Implementation of the proposed condition would allow the proposed work to be consistent with preservation criteria Section 2.6; meet the 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 two (2) Desert Willow trees in the parkway in accordance with specifications dated 10/5/2026 in participation with the Dallas Reforestation Fund Program be approved.
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- C - 514 N Prairie Ave_COA-26-000458_Case ReportOpen C - 514 N Prairie Ave_COA-26-000458_Case Report
- Agenda ReadyCONSENT ITEMS4700 SYCAMORE STREET Council District 2 Peak’s Suburban Addition Historic District COA-26-000456 Christina Paress Request A Certificate of Appropriateness to plant one (1) Bigtooth Maple tree in the parkway in participation with the Dallas Reforestation Fund Program. Applicant Amalia Campos Application Filed 8/13/2026 Staff Recommendation That the request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to plant one (1) Bigtooth Maple tree in the parkway in participation with the Dallas Reforestation Fund Program be approved with the condition that staff may revise species and location per city arborist recommendation. Implementation of the proposed condition would allow the proposed work to be consistent with preservation criteria Section 2.6; meet the 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 one (1) Bigtooth Maple tree in the parkway in accordance with specifications dated 10/5/2026 in participation with the Dallas Reforestation Fund Program be approved.
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- C - 4700 Sycamore St_COA-26-000456_Case ReportOpen C - 4700 Sycamore St_COA-26-000456_Case Report
- Agenda ReadyCONSENT ITEMS4810 SYCAMORE STREET Council District 2 Peak’s Suburban Addition Historic District COA-26-000455 Christina Paress Request A Certificate of Appropriateness to plant one (1) Redbud tree in the parkway in participation with the Dallas Reforestation Fund Program. Applicant Amalia Campos Application Filed 8/13/2026 Staff Recommendation That the request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to plant one (1) Redbud tree in the parkway in participation with the Dallas Reforestation Fund Program be approved with the condition that staff may revise species and location per city arborist recommendation. Implementation of the proposed condition would allow the proposed work to be consistent with preservation criteria Section 2.6; meet the 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 one (1) Redbud tree in the parkway in accordance with specifications dated 10/5/2026 in participation with the Dallas Reforestation Fund Program be approved.
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- C - 4810 Sycamore St_COA-26-000455_Case ReportOpen C - 4810 Sycamore St_COA-26-000455_Case Report
- Agenda ReadyCONSENT ITEMS4820 SYCAMORE STREET Council District 2 Peak’s Suburban Addition Historic District COA-26-000454 Christina Paress Request A Certificate of Appropriateness to plant one (1) Caddo Maple or Chinese Pistache tree in the parkway along Sycamore St and two (2) Redbuds in the parkway along Fitzhugh Avenue in participation with the Dallas Reforestation Fund Program. Applicant Amalia Campos Application Filed 8/13/2026 Staff Recommendation That the request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to plant one (1) Caddo Maple or Chinese Pistache tree in the parkway along Sycamore St and two (2) Redbuds in the parkway along Fitzhugh Avenue in participation with the Dallas Reforestation Fund Program be approved with the condition that staff may revise species and location per city arborist recommendation. Implementation of the proposed condition would allow the proposed work to be consistent with preservation criteria Section 2.6; meet the 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 one (1) Chinese Pistache tree in the parkway along Sycamore St and two (2) Redbuds in the parkway along Fitzhugh Avenue in accordance with specifications dated 10/5/2026 in participation with the Dallas Reforestation Fund Program be approved.
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- C - 4820 Sycamore St_COA-26-000454_Case ReportOpen C - 4820 Sycamore St_COA-26-000454_Case Report
- Agenda ReadyCONSENT ITEMS4711 SWISS AVENUE Council District 2 Peak’s Suburban Addition Historic District COA-26-000507 Christina Paress Request A Certificate of Appropriateness to plant one (1) Bigtooth Maple tree in the parkway in participation with the Dallas Reforestation Fund Program. Applicant Amalia Campos Application Filed 8/26/2026 Staff Recommendation That the request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to plant one (1) Bigtooth Maple tree in the parkway in participation with the Dallas Reforestation Fund Program be approved with the condition that staff may revise species and location per city arborist recommendation. Implementation of the proposed condition would allow the proposed work to be consistent with preservation criteria Section 2.6; meet the 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 one (1) Bigtooth Maple tree in the parkway in accordance with specifications dated 10/5/2026 in participation with the Dallas Reforestation Fund Program be approved.
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- C - 4711 Swiss Ave_COA-26-000507_Case ReportOpen C - 4711 Swiss Ave_COA-26-000507_Case Report
- Agenda ReadyCONSENT ITEMS4802 SWISS AVENUE Council District 2 Peak’s Suburban Addition Historic District COA-26-000508 Christina Paress Request A Certificate of Appropriateness to plant one (1) Crepe Myrtle tree in the parkway in participation with the Dallas Reforestation Fund Program. Applicant Amalia Campos Application Filed 8/26/2026 Staff Recommendation That the request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to plant one (1) Crepe Myrtle tree in the parkway in participation with the Dallas Reforestation Fund Program be approved with the condition that staff may revise species and location per city arborist recommendation. Implementation of the proposed condition would allow the proposed work to be consistent with preservation criteria Section 2.6; meet the 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 one (1) Crepe Myrtle tree in the parkway in accordance with specifications dated 10/5/2026 in participation with the Dallas Reforestation Fund Program be approved.
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- C - 4802 Swiss Ave_COA-26-000508_Case ReportOpen C - 4802 Swiss Ave_COA-26-000508_Case Report
- Agenda ReadyCONSENT ITEMS202 S. CLIFF STREET Council District 4 Tenth Street Historic District COA-26-000480 Taylor Means Request A Certificate for Demolition or Removal of a small, detached accessory structure (Standard: Replacement with a new structure that is more appropriate and compatible with the historic overlay district) in the rear yard in order to begin construction on the approved rear addition. Applicant Shannon Key Application Filed 08/20/2026 Staff Recommendation That the request for a Certificate for Demolition or Removal to remove a small, detached accessory structure (Standard: Replacement with a new structure that is more compatible with the historic overlay district) in the rear yard be approved in accordance with drawings and specifications dated August 21, 2026, with a finding of fact that the proposed work is more compatible with the historic overlay district and would not have an adverse effect under preservation criteria Section 6(b). The proposed demolition, therefore, meets City Code Section 51A-4.501(h)(4)(A); and/or the Secretary of the Interior’s Guidelines for Setting (District/Neighborhood). Task Force Recommendation Approves the work of allowing the removal of the shed since it is newer than the period of significance.
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- C - 202 S. Cliff St_COA-26-000480_Case ReportOpen C - 202 S. Cliff St_COA-26-000480_Case Report
- Agenda ReadyCONSENT ITEMS115 S. CLINTON AVENUE Council District 1 Winnetka Heights Historic District COA-26-000539 Taylor Means Request 1. A Certificate of Appropriateness to repaint the main structure with the colors SW 9640 “Sea Mariner” as the main body, SW 9506 “Warm Winter” as the trim, and SW 9580 “Cracked Pepper” as the accent trim. 2. A Certificate of Appropriateness to install metal skirting, no more than 8 inches in height from grade, around the perimeter of the home. 3. A Certificate of Appropriateness to remodel the existing rear porch and add a second set of steps. Applicant Matt Grimes Application Filed 09/22/2026 Staff Recommendation 1. That the request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to repaint the main structure with the colors SW 9640 “Sea Mariner” as the main body, SW 9506 “Warm Winter” as the trim, and SW 9580 “Cracked Pepper” as the accent trim be approved in accordance with specifications submitted on September 23, 2026, with the condition that no brick or other masonry be painted. Implementation of the recommended condition would allow the proposed work to be consistent with preservation criteria Sec. 51P-87-111(a)(8)(C) and City Code Section 51A-4.501(g)(6)(C)(i) for contributing structures; and/or the Secretary of the Interior’s Guidelines for Rehabilitation. 2. That the request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to install metal skirting, no more than 8 inches in height from grade, around the perimeter of the home be approved in accordance with specifications submitted on October 13, 2026, with the finding of fact that the proposed work is consistent with preservation criteria Sec. 51P-87-111(a)(10) and City Code Section 51A-4.501(g)(6)(C)(i) for contributing structures; and/or the Secretary of the Interior’s Guidelines for Rehabilitation. 3. That the request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to remodel the existing rear porch and add a second set of steps be approved in accordance with the plans and specifications submitted on October 13, 2026, with the finding of fact that the proposed work is consistent with preservation criteria Sec. 51P-87-111(a)(2) and 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 Approves the proposed work but would recommend stripping paint off the concrete steps and not repaint them, to check the light reflectance value for “Cracked Pepper,” to submit photos of neighboring houses, and to submit photos or examples of metal skirting.
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- C - 115 S. Clinton Ave_COA-26-000539_Case ReportOpen C - 115 S. Clinton Ave_COA-26-000539_Case Report
- Agenda ReadyCONSENT ITEMS322 S. MONTCLAIR AVENUE Council District 1 Winnetka Heights Historic District COA-26-000511 Taylor Means Request A Certificate of Appropriateness to replace the existing front door. Applicant Andres Cifuentes Application Filed 08/27/2026 Staff Recommendation That the request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to replace the existing front door be approved in accordance with specifications submitted on September 3, 2026, with a finding of fact that the work is appropriate to both the structure and the district and would not have an adverse effect. The proposed work is, therefore, consistent with preservation criteria Sec. 51P-87-111(a)(17)(F)(iii) and 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 Approves the proposed work but would recommend checking to see if the current door has panels covering the original door (although it might be too damaged), to confirm the number of windowpanes on the door, and to confirm the color of the proposed door. *Note: applicant has confirmed the door color as Red Mahogany well as the pane information (four panes).
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- C - 322 S. Montclair Ave_COA-26-000511_Case ReportOpen C - 322 S. Montclair Ave_COA-26-000511_Case Report
- Agenda ReadyCONSENT ITEMS218 S. ROSEMONT AVENUE Council District 1 Winnetka Heights Historic District COA-26-000537 Taylor Means Request 1. A Certificate of Appropriateness to repaint main structure and detached garage with the colors SW 7008 “Alabaster” as the main body, Behr S270-5 “Gingersnap” as the window trim, front shakes, and porch floor and ceiling, and the front door SW 3542 “Charwood”. 2. A Certificate of Appropriateness to replace an existing porch ceiling fan. Applicant Autumn Cooper Application Filed 09/19/2026 Staff Recommendation 1. That the request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to repaint home and detached garage with the colors SW 7008 “Alabaster” as the main body, Behr S270-5 “Gingersnap” as the window trim, front shakes, and porch floor and ceiling, SW 9173 “Shiitake” as the accent trim, the front door Behr HDC-CL-14A “Warm Onyx” be approved in accordance with specifications submitted on September 19, 2026, with the condition that no brick or other masonry be painted. Implementation of the recommended condition would allow the proposed work to be consistent with preservation criteria Sec. 51P-87-111(a)(8)(C) and City Code Section 51A-4.501(g)(6)(C)(i) for contributing structures; and/or the Secretary of the Interior’s Guidelines for Rehabilitation. 2. That the request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to replace an existing porch ceiling fan be approved in accordance with specifications submitted on September 19, 2026. The proposed work would not have an adverse effect on the structure or district and 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 Rehabilitation. Task Force Recommendation Approves the proposed work with the condition of exploring staining the front door a dark brown color with a glossy topcoat instead of a black door.
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- C - 218 S. Rosemont Ave_COA-26-000537_Case ReportOpen C - 218 S. Rosemont Ave_COA-26-000537_Case Report
- Agenda ReadyDISCUSSION ITEMS700 PAULUS AVENUE Council District 14 Raworth Williams House [Predesignation Moratorium] COA-26-000541 Christina Paress Request A Certificate of Appropriateness to replace an existing side addition on the main structure with a new addition. Applicant Aaron Trecartin Application Filed 10/19/2026 Staff Recommendation That the request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to replace an existing side addition on the main structure with a new addition be approved in accordance with drawings and specifications dated 10/19/2026 with the condition that the shutters be eliminated from the new paired windows of the new addition; Implementation of the proposed condition would allow the work to be consistent with preservation criteria Section 8.3; meet City Code Section 51A-4.501(g)(6)(C)(i) for contributing structures; or the Secretary of the Interior’s Guidelines for Rehabilitation. Task Force Recommendation That the request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to construct two new dormers on main structure be denied without prejudice with the finding of fact that the dormers added are in the protected façade. (All construction done by current applicant.)
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- D - 700 Paulus Ave _COA-26-000541_Case ReportOpen D - 700 Paulus Ave _COA-26-000541_Case Report
- Agenda ReadyDISCUSSION ITEMS10 NONESUCH ROAD - STANLEY MARCUS HOUSE Council District 9 Stanley Marcus House Historic District COA-26-000518 Rhonda Dunn, Ph.D. Request A Certificate of Appropriateness for exterior rehabilitation of the non-original library addition, including reconfiguration of window and door openings and related exterior envelope work consisting of new brick veneer and faux-stone cladding, with associated framing, sheathing, waterproofing, and flashing alterations required for the modified openings. (Unauthorized Work) Applicant Kevin Wiley Application Filed 09/30/2026 Staff Recommendation That the request for a Certificate of Appropriateness for exterior rehabilitation of the non-original library addition, including reconfiguration of window and door openings and related exterior envelope work consisting of new brick veneer and faux-stone cladding, with associated framing, sheathing, waterproofing, and flashing alterations required for the modified openings - unauthorized work - be approved in accordance with drawings and specifications dated 09/30/2026, with the following conditions: that replacement windows be architectural-grade steel or thermally broken all-aluminum historic-replica profiles (i.e., no cladding), matching the existing one and one-quarter-inch to one and one-half-inch thin sightlines; that new or replacement glazing not be tinted or reflective; that new or replacement brick match the existing in module size, texture, and color; that faux-stone cladding be architectural cast stone composed of white marble aggregate and white Portland cement, compatible with the existing white marble windowsills; and that the massing and roof form of the existing addition remain unaltered.. Implementation of the recommended conditions would allow the proposed work to be consistent with preservation criteria Section 4.3 pertaining to non-protected facades, Section 5.7 pertaining to glass and glazing, and Sections 9.4 and 9.6 under New Construction and Additions; the standards in City Code Section 51A-4.501(g)(6)(C)(i) for contributing structures; and the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation. Task Force Recommendation No quorum - comments only. Supportive with the following comment(s): applicant [should] provide a combination site and floor plan of the home indicating where both the protected facades and the proposed improvements are located. Note: the Task Force confirmed that no protected facades are impacted by the proposed improvements. Note: The applicant provided a site plan in response to the task force’s request.
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- D - 10 Nonesuch Rd_COA-26-000518_Case ReportOpen D - 10 Nonesuch Rd_COA-26-000518_Case Report
- Agenda ReadyDISCUSSION ITEMS731 N GLASGOW DRIVE Council District 14 Junius Heights Historic District COA-26-000302 Christina Paress Request A Certificate of Appropriateness to construct two new dormers on each side of the main structure. Applicant Caleb Thames Application Filed 7/7/2026 Staff Recommendation That the request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to construct two new dormers on the main structure be denied without prejudice with the finding of fact that the proposed work is not consistent with preservation criteria Sections 4.2 and 6 and, therefore, does not meet City Code Section 51A-4.501(g)(6)(C)(i) for contributing structures; or the Secretary of the Interior’s Guidelines for Rehabilitation. Task Force Recommendation That the request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to construct two new dormers on main structure be denied without prejudice with the finding of fact that the dormers added are in the protected façade. (All construction done by current applicant.)
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- D - 731 N Glasgow Ave_COA-26-000302_Case ReportOpen D - 731 N Glasgow Ave_COA-26-000302_Case Report
- Agenda ReadyDISCUSSION ITEMS2312 JORDAN STREET Council District 7 Queen City Predesignation Moratorium COA-26-000401 Taylor Means Request 1. A Certificate of Appropriateness to remodel the main structure by replacing the existing 105 siding with LP SmartSide Cedar texture siding. 2. A Certificate of Appropriateness to remodel the existing main structure’s front façade by changing the gable location and adding another gable. 3. A Certificate of Appropriateness to replace the existing soffit with LP SmartSide Cedar texture material. 4. A Certificate of Appropriateness to replace existing windows with Ply Gem 500 Series single-hung, vinyl windows. 5. A Certificate of Appropriateness to replace existing roof with a Decra metal roof in the color Charcoal. 6. A Certificate of Appropriateness to reframe the roof. 7. A Certificate of Appropriateness to replace four metal front porch columns with two cedar columns and to remove the existing railings. 8. A Certificate of Appropriateness to install a board-on-board fence in the rear and side yards and a 4-foot metal fence in the front yard. 9. A Certificate of Appropriateness to remove two existing louvred vents. Applicant Abdurrahman Delange Application Filed 07/18/2026 Staff Recommendation 1. That the request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to remodel the main structure by replacing the existing 105 siding with LP SmartSide Cedar texture siding be denied without prejudice with the finding of fact that the proposed work is not appropriate to the structure or historic district and would have an adverse effect on the district. The proposed work, therefore, does not meet City Code Section 51A-4.501(g)(6)(C)(i) for contributing structures; or the Secretary of the Interior’s Guidelines for Rehabilitation. 2. A Certificate of Appropriateness to remodel the existing main structure’s front façade by changing the gable location and adding another gable be denied without prejudice with a finding of fact that the proposed work is not appropriate to the structure or historic district and would have an adverse effect on the district. The proposed work, therefore, does not meet City Code Section 51A-4.501(g)(6)(C)(i) for contributing structures; or the Secretary of the Interior’s Guidelines for Rehabilitation. 3. A Certificate of Appropriateness to replace the existing soffit with LP SmartSide Cedar texture material be denied without prejudice with a finding of fact that the proposed work is not appropriate to the structure or historic district and would have an adverse effect on the district. The proposed work, therefore, does not meet City Code Section 51A-4.501(g)(6)(C)(i) for contributing structures; or the Secretary of the Interior’s Guidelines for Rehabilitation. 4. A Certificate of Appropriateness to replace existing windows with Ply Gem 500 Series single-hung, vinyl windows be denied without prejudice with a finding of fact that the proposed work is not appropriate to the structure or historic district and would have an adverse effect on the district. The proposed work, therefore, does not meet City Code Section 51A-4.501(g)(6)(C)(i) for contributing structures; or the Secretary of the Interior’s Guidelines for Rehabilitation. 5. A Certificate of Appropriateness to replace existing roof with a Decra metal roof in the color Charcoal be denied without prejudice with a finding of fact that the proposed work is not appropriate to the structure or historic district and would have an adverse effect on the district. The proposed work, therefore, does not meet City Code Section 51A-4.501(g)(6)(C)(i) for contributing structures; or the Secretary of the Interior’s Guidelines for Rehabilitation. 6. A Certificate of Appropriateness to reframe the roof be denied without prejudice with a finding of fact that the proposed work is not appropriate to the structure or historic district and would have an adverse effect on the district. The proposed work, therefore, does not meet City Code Section 51A-4.501(g)(6)(C)(i) for contributing structures; or the Secretary of the Interior’s Guidelines for Rehabilitation. 7. A Certificate of Appropriateness to replace four metal front porch columns with two cedar columns and to remove the existing railings be denied without prejudice with a finding of fact that the proposed work is not appropriate to the structure or historic district and would have an adverse effect on the district. The proposed work, therefore, does not meet City Code Section 51A-4.501(g)(6)(C)(i) for contributing structures; or the Secretary of the Interior’s Guidelines for Rehabilitation. 8. A Certificate of Appropriateness to install a board-on-board fence in the rear and side yards and a 4-foot metal fence in the front yard be denied without prejudice with a finding of fact that the proposed work is not appropriate to the structure or historic district and would have an adverse effect on the district. The proposed work, therefore, does not meet City Code Section 51A-4.501(g)(6)(C)(i) for contributing structures; or the Secretary of the Interior’s Guidelines for Rehabilitation. 9. A Certificate of Appropriateness to remove two existing louvred vents be denied without prejudice with a finding of fact that the proposed work is not appropriate to the structure or historic district and would have an adverse effect on the district. The proposed work, therefore, does not meet City Code Section 51A-4.501(g)(6)(C)(i) for contributing structures; or the Secretary of the Interior’s Guidelines for Rehabilitation. Task Force Recommendation Deny without prejudice with the comments that the home be restored to its original fabric; including the metal roof to be replaced with an asphalt shingle roof, that all windows be aluminum with white trim, that the front door be replaced with a craftsman style door, that the iron columns be placed back on the home, the siding to go back to 105 siding, and that the front fence be no more than 3 feet, six inches and the side fence e moved back towards the rear.
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- D - 2312 Jordan St_COA-26-000401_Case ReportOpen D - 2312 Jordan St_COA-26-000401_Case Report
- Agenda ReadyDISCUSSION ITEMS5714 SWISS AVENUE Swiss Avenue Historic District Council District 14 COA-26-000527 Christina Paress Request 1. A Certificate of Appropriateness to construct a rear/side wraparound one-story covered porch. 2. A Certificate of Appropriateness to replace screens and street facing door on front porch with either all wood plate glass windows or all wood windows in the configuration of existing main structure windows. 3. A Certificate of Appropriateness to pour a 17’4”x28’2” brushed concrete patio in front yard. Applicant Chad Jones Application Filed 9/1/2026 Staff Recommendation 1. That the request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to construct a rear/side wraparound one-story covered porch. be approved in accordance with plans and specifications dated 7/21/2026 with the condition that the proposed northeast wall of the covered porch be recessed at least a foot to provide adequate visible relief from the existing enclosed and sleeping porch and that revised plans be submitted for staff approval. The proposed work is 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. 2. That the request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to replace screens and street facing door on front porch with all wood plate glass windows, not the window configuration to match the other windows be approved with the condition that the proposed front door be eliminated from the plan with a finding of fact that the recommended condition would differentiate the new infill from the historic per the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards and would, therefore, allow the proposed work to be consistent with preservation criteria Sec. 51P-63.116(1)(K)(ii); and meets City Code Section 4.501(g)(6)(C)(i) for contributing properties, and the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation. 3. That the request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to pour a 17’4”x28’2” brushed concrete patio in front yard be approved in accordance with plans and specifications dated 11/2/2026 with the condition that the patio does not cover more than 25% of the front yard. Implementation of the proposed condition would allow the proposed work to be consistent with preservation criteria Sec. 51P-63.116(2)(D); meet 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 the request to construct a rear one-story covered porch be approved as the addition to the main structure is compatible with the characteristics and placement behind side porch is compatible. 2. That the request to replace screens on front porch with all wood windows and door be approved as the replacement of screens with glass is not prohibited by the ordinance as porch is not a front porch or Porte cochere. 3. That the request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to pour a 17’4”x28’2” brushed concrete patio in front yard be approved in accordance with plans and specifications dated 11/2/2026 with the condition that the patio does not cover more than 25% of the front yard.
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- D - 5714 Swiss Ave_COA-26-000527_Case ReportOpen D - 5714 Swiss Ave_COA-26-000527_Case Report
- Agenda ReadyDISCUSSION ITEMS401 N. ROSEMONT AVENUE Council District 1 Winnetka Heights Historic District COA-26-000528 Taylor Means Request A Certificate of Appropriateness to install a temporary art exhibit consisting of three detached structures on the front yard for a period of six months. Applicant Robbie Christopher Application Filed 09/15/2026 Staff Recommendation That the request for a Certificate of Appropriateness install a temporary art exhibit consisting of three detached structures on the front yard for a period of six months be approved in accordance with specifications submitted on October 1, 2026, with the condition that the exhibit is to be removed no later than June 2027. Implementation of the recommended condition would allow the proposed work to be consistent with preservation criteria Sec. 51P-87-111(a)(5) and 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 Approves the work but applicant needs to clarify if lights will be included in the installation and to clarify how long the exhibit is to last.
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- D - 401 N. Rosemont Ave_COA-26-000528_Case ReportOpen D - 401 N. Rosemont Ave_COA-26-000528_Case Report
- Agenda ReadyDISCUSSION ITEMS700 PAULUS AVENUE Council District 14 Raworth Williams House Rhonda Dunn, Ph.D. Request A Landmark Commission Authorized Hearing to consider an historic overlay for 700 Paulus Avenue (the Raworth Williams House), at the intersection of Paulus Avenue and Abrams Road. Owner Noel J. Aveton Application Filed 04/03/2023 Staff Recommendation Approve, subject to the preservation criteria with minor edits. Task Force Recommendation Approve, subject to the preservation criteria with edits and a final review prior to Landmark Commission consideration. Note: Final Designation Committee review was held October 21, 2026.
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- D - 700 Paulus Ave_Case ReportOpen D - 700 Paulus Ave_Case Report
- Agenda ReadyCertificate of Eligibility Items (CE)407 S. ROSEMONT AVE Council District 1 Winnetka Heights Historic District CE267-001(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 $150,000 in expenditures to be spent on rehabilitation prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Eligibility. Applicant Conrad Castillo Application Filed 08/03/2026 Staff Recommendation That the Certificate of Eligibility and an estimated $150,000 in expenditures to be spent on rehabilitation prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Eligibility be approved.
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- C - 407 S Rosemont Ave_CE267-001(CP)_Case ReportOpen C - 407 S Rosemont Ave_CE267-001(CP)_Case Report
- Agenda ReadyCONSENT ITEMS3831 WILDER STREET Council District 7 Queen City Predesignation Moratorium COA-26-000565 Taylor Means Request 1. A Certificate of Appropriateness to construct an attached, open rear porch and to reconfigure two ganged windows into sliding doors on the rear of the main structure (unauthorized work). 2. A Certificate of Appropriateness to replace the two front doors of the main structure with two new craftsman-style doors (unauthorized work). Applicant Fernando Sanchez Application Filed 8/17/2026 Staff Recommendation 1. That the request for a Certificate of to construct an attached, open rear porch and to reconfigure two ganged windows into sliding doors on the rear of the main structure be approved in accordance with the plans and specifications dated August 4, 2026, with a finding of fact that the proposed work would not have an adverse effect on the structure or historic district. The proposed work, therefore, meets 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 to replace the two front doors with two craftsman-style doors be approved in accordance with specifications submitted on September 16, 2026, with the finding of fact that the proposed work would not have an adverse effect on the structure and the historic district. The proposed work, therefore, meets 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 Approves of the proposed work but to edit the submitted plans to show that the foundation is pier and beam and not slab. *Note: Applicant submitted revised plans indicating a pier and beam foundation.
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- C - 3831 Wilder St_COA-26-000565_Case ReportOpen C - 3831 Wilder St_COA-26-000565_Case Report