Proposed Exterior Renovations for 3503 Meyers Street

Original title: 3503 MEYERS STREET Council District 7 Wheatley Place Historic District COA-26-000183 Rhonda Dunn Request A Certificate of Appropriateness for exterior rehabilitation of the main building to include window replacement (total 20) and enclosure, and exterior siding replacement. Applicant Iris Martinez Application Filed 5/17/2026 Staff Recommendation That the request for exterior rehabilitation of main building to include window replacement (total 20) and enclosure, and exterior siding replacement be approved in accordance with drawings and specifications dated 5/17/2026 with the following conditions: that windows on original structure not be enclosed or resized; that replacement windows be all aluminum (no cladding) with lite configuration of one over one (1 over 1); that replacement siding be all wood horizontal lap-siding novelty pattern #117 to match the existing; and that only deteriorated (i.e., cracked/broken) boards be replaced. 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. Task Force Recommendation No quorum - Comments only. Supportive with the following comment(s): 1. Need close-up pictures of the condition for replacement. 2. Contact permitting about the rear addition, get an inspector to come out. 3. Bring back with new colors for trim. 4. Siding should be #117.

Record date · June 1, 2026

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What This Bill Does

The owner of 3503 Meyers Street in the Wheatley Place Historic District is seeking approval to replace 20 windows and exterior siding. City planning staff recommend approval with specific conditions to ensure the work meets historic preservation standards.

Why it matters

This decision determines the specific materials and methods allowed for exterior repairs on a historic property, which impacts the owner's renovation costs and the building's compliance with local historic district regulations.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Iris Martinez

The applicant must adhere to specific material and design conditions to receive approval for the renovation.

Indirectly affected

Wheatley Place Historic District residents

The property's exterior appearance is subject to historic preservation standards that maintain the district's character.

Key Facts

The applicant requests a Certificate of Appropriateness for exterior rehabilitation, including replacing 20 windows and exterior siding.
Staff recommend approval contingent on windows on the original structure not being enclosed or resized.
Replacement windows must be all-aluminum (no cladding) with a one-over-one lite configuration.
Replacement siding must be all-wood horizontal lap-siding, novelty pattern #117, matching existing materials.

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Only deteriorated or damaged siding boards are permitted to be replaced.
The Task Force did not have a quorum and provided only advisory comments.
The Task Force requested close-up photos of the current siding condition.
The Task Force advised the applicant to contact the permitting office regarding the rear addition and request an inspection.
The Task Force requested the applicant return with proposed trim color options.
The project must comply with City Code Section 51-4.501(g)(6)(C)(i) and the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change the size of my windows?

No, the staff recommendation explicitly states that windows on the original structure must not be enclosed or resized.

What kind of siding am I required to use?

You must use all-wood horizontal lap-siding in to match the existing siding.

Did the Task Force approve this request?

The Task Force did not have a quorum to vote, but they provided supportive comments and requested additional information, such as trim colors and photos of the siding.

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