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Demolition Request for Accessory Building at 6006 Swiss Avenue

Original title: 6006 SWISS AVENUE Council District 14 Swiss Ave Historic District COA-26-000205 Christina Paress Request A Certificate of Appropriateness to demolish an existing accessory building. Standard: Noncontributing structure because it is newer than the period of significance. Applicant Aaron Trecartin Application Filed 4/24/2026 Staff Recommendation That the request to demolish an existing accessory building (Standard: Noncontributing structure because newer than the period of significance) be approved. The proposed work meets the standards in City Code Sec. 51A-4.501(h)(2)(F) and the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Setting (Neighborhood/District). Task Force Recommendation That the request to demolish the existing accessory building (Standard: Noncontributing structure because newer than the period of significance) be approved.

June 1, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

The approval of this request will allow the property owner to remove an existing accessory structure at 6006 Swiss Avenue, as it does not meet the age requirements for the historic district.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Aaron Trecartin

The applicant is seeking authorization to demolish a structure on their property.

Swiss Avenue Historic District residents

Residents are affected by changes to the architectural composition of the historic district.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 1, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

The city is reviewing a request to demolish an accessory building located at 6006 Swiss Avenue within the Swiss Avenue Historic District. Both city staff and the local task force have recommended approval because the structure is not considered historically significant.

Key Facts

  • The applicant, Aaron Trecartin, is seeking a Certificate of Appropriateness to demolish an accessory building at 6006 Swiss Avenue.
  • The application was filed on April 24, 2026.
  • The structure is classified as a 'noncontributing structure' because it was built after the district's period of historical significance.
  • City staff recommended approval of the demolition request.
  • The local task force recommended approval of the demolition request.
  • The proposal is evaluated against City Code Sec. 51A-4.501(h)(2)(F).
  • The proposal is evaluated against the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Setting.
  • The property is located in Council District 14.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is the building allowed to be demolished in a historic district?
The building is classified as 'noncontributing,' meaning it was constructed after the period of time that defines the historical significance of the Swiss Avenue Historic District.
Who is responsible for the final decision?
The document indicates that city staff and the task force have recommended approval, but it is listed as a discussion item for the Department of Planning and Development.

Why It Matters

The approval of this request will allow the property owner to remove an existing accessory structure at 6006 Swiss Avenue, as it does not meet the age requirements for the historic district.

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Standardized Historic Review

The application relies on both local city code and federal Secretary of the Interior standards, showing a multi-layered regulatory approach to historic preservation.

Department of Planning and Development

Connected Entities

personAaron Trecartin“The applicant requesting the Certificate of Appropriateness.”Map →
location6006 Swiss Avenue“The property address subject to the demolition request.”Map →
organizationDepartment of Planning and Development“The city department overseeing the request.”Map →
personChristina Paress“Individual associated with the filing.”Map →
locationSwiss Ave Historic District“The historic district where the property is located.”Map →
otherCOA-26-000205“The specific application number for the Certificate of Appropriateness.”Map →

Sources

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webapi.legistar.com

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