Department of Planning and Development

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1. Wed, Jun 101 item
   1. A public hearing to receive comments regarding an application for and an ordinance granting an amendment to Specific Use Permit No. 2302 for an attached projecting non-premise district activity videoboard sign on property zoned CA-1(A) Central Area District, on the east line of North Cesar Chavez Boulevard, between Elm Street and Main Street Recommendation of Staff: Approval, subject to conditions Recommendation of CPC: Approval for a six-year period, subject to conditions Z234-342(JG)/Z-25-000126 *In alignment with ForwardDallas.The department managing the zoning application.
2. Mon, Jun 17 items
   1. 5908 SWISS AVENUE Council District 14 Swiss Ave Historic District COA-26-000204 Christina Paress Request A Certificate of Appropriateness to install patio doors at existing window opening of accessory structure. Applicant Aaron Trecartin Application Filed 4/23/2026 Staff Recommendation That the request to install patio doors at existing window opening of accessory structure be approved in accordance with drawings and specifications dated 6/1/2026. The proposed work will not be seen from the public right-of-way, will not have an adverse effect on the district and is, therefore, consistent with preservation criteria Sec. 51P-63.116(1)(A); meets the standards in City Code Section 51-4.501(g)(6)(C)(ii) for noncontributing structures; and the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation. Task Force Recommendation That the request to install patio doors at existing window opening of accessory structure be approved as submitted.The department managing the application.
   2. 5605 WORTH STREET Council District 14 Junius Heights Historic District COA-26-000161 Christina Paress Request A Certificate of Appropriateness to replace front door. Applicant Douglas Souhan Application Filed Staff Recommendation That the request to replace the front door was denied without prejudice, with findings of fact that the existing door is appropriate, if not original, and does not show adequate evidence of deterioration to warrant replacement. The proposed work would have an adverse effect on the historic structure and is, therefore, not consistent with preservation criteria Section 5.1 pertaining to doors and windows; 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 That the request to replace the front door be denied without prejudice.
   3. 220 S. CLIFF STREET Council District 4 Tenth Street Historic District COA-26-000187 Rhonda Dunn Request A Certificate of Appropriateness to construct a new main residential building (on a vacant corner lot) - one and a half stories high. Applicant Rafael Alfaro Application Filed 4/27/2026 Staff Recommendation That the request to construct a new main residential building (on a vacant corner lot) - one and a half stories high be approved in accordance with drawings and specifications dated 4/27/2026 with the following conditions: that windows be all-aluminum (i.e., no cladding) with lite configuration one over one (1 over 1); that length of louvered vent on front dormer be increased; that size of front dormer be increased in width and depth (extend forward to main roof edge); that window and door headers be top aligned on all elevations; that mullions (i.e., trim pieces) of four to six inches in width be added between paired windows; that foundation be a minimum of 15 inches above grade and be either pier and beam or concrete posts and beam; and that driveway(s), walkway(s) and steps be of brush finished concrete. Implementation of the recommended conditions would allow the proposed work to be consistent with preservation criteria Section (c) pertaining to site and site elements, and Section (b) under New Construction and Additions; the standards in City Code Section 51A-4.501(g)(6)(C)(ii) for noncontributing structures; and the Secretary of the Interior’s Guidelines for Setting (District/Neighborhood). Task Force Recommendation No quorum - Comments only. Supportive with the following comment(s): 1. Correct foundation drawings - wall section shows slab on grade. 2. Check back door height (it appears too short).
   4. 4315 JUNIUS STREET Council District 2 Peak’s Suburban Addition Historic District COA-26-000207 Christina Paress Request A Certificate of Appropriateness to revise previously-approved plans on COA-25-000313 by modifying the height of the foundation on the main structure. Applicant Aaron Trecartin Application Filed 4/24/2026 Staff Recommendation That the request to revise previously-approved plans on COA-25-000313 by modifying the height of the foundation on the main structure be approved in accordance with drawings and specifications dated 6/1/2026 with the finding of fact that proposed foundation height is consistent with the neighboring main structures and would not have an adverse effect on the district. The proposed work is, therefore, consistent with preservation criteria Section 4; meets the standards in City Code Section 51-4.501(g)(6)(C)(ii) for noncontributing structures; and the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation. Task Force Recommendation That the request to revise previously approved foundation height on the main structure be approved as submitted.
   5. 1815 N. MARKET STREET Council District 14 West End Historic District COA-26-000193 Rhonda Dunn Request A Certificate of Appropriateness to cover existing masonry coping on main building with metal coping at top of parapet - color to match that of existing masonry coping. Applicant Ryan Mitchell Application Filed 5/12/2026 Staff Recommendation That the request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to cover existing masonry coping on main building with metal coping at top of parapet - color to match that of existing masonry coping be denied without prejudice. The proposed work would introduce a non-historic metal material onto a character-defining parapet condition, resulting in an alteration that is inconsistent with the required façade appearance and historic material character of contributing warehouse-era buildings. The work would adversely affect the historic architectural integrity of the structure and is, therefore, inappropriate. The proposed work is not consistent with preservation criteria Section 5.2 pertaining to façade materials and Section 5.7 pertaining to façade appearance; 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 That the request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to cover existing masonry coping on main building with metal coping at top of parapet - color to match that of existing masonry coping be denied without prejudice. The applicant has not provided enough information.
   6. 3750 COTTON BOWL PLAZA Council District 7 Fair Park Historic District COA-26-000213 Rhonda Dunn Request A Certificate of Appropriateness to install eight (8) 5-foot-wide by 9-foot-high SEG “Snap” frame systems on the south-facing exterior walls of the east and west team rooms at the Cotton Bowl Stadium (i.e., signage). Applicant Jason Hays Application Filed 4/27/2026 Staff Recommendation That the request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to install eight (8) 5-foot-wide by 9-foot-high SEG “Snap” frame systems on the south-facing exterior walls of the east and west team rooms at the Cotton Bowl Stadium (i.e., signage) be approved as submitted in accordance with drawings and specifications dated April 27, 2026. The proposed work is located within the Rehabilitation Zone, specifically the Cotton Bowl Subdistrict, where preservation, rehabilitation, restoration, and reconstruction are the preferred treatments, and alterations or additions may be permitted when compatible with the character of the subdistrict and when they do not diminish historic features (Section 5; Cotton Bowl Subdistrict criteria, especially 5.3). The installation of wall-mounted SEG frame systems does not affect any protected historic materials, architectural elements, or artwork, and the proposed work is reversible and limited to non-character-defining facades within the stadium complex. The work is compatible with the character of the Cotton Bowl Subdistrict and maintains the historic axial relationships and protected views described in Section 5.3. The proposed work is consistent with the following preservation criteria Section 5.3 under Cotton Bowl Subdistrict and Section 9.4 (permitted signage systems that do not obscure or damage historic features); meets 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 That the request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to install eight (8) 5-foot-wide by 9-foot-high SEG “Snap” frame systems on the south-facing exterior walls of the east and west team rooms at the Cotton Bowl Stadium (i.e., signage) be approved as submitted.
   7. 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.

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