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A Certificate of Eligibility (CE) for a tax exemption on 100 percent of added value to land and improvements for a period of ten years and approval of an estimated $859,176.00 in expenditures to be spent on rehabilitation prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Eligibility. Staff Recommendation That the Certificate of Eligibility and an estimated $859,176 in expenditures to be spent on rehabilitation prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Eligibility be approved. 4940 WORTH ST. Munger Place Historic District CE256-005(CP) Christina Paress Applicant Zak Mailey Application Filed 12/15/2025
The applicant, Zak Mailey, is seeking a 10-year tax exemption on 100 percent of the added value to land and improvements
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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 $150,000.00 in expenditures to be spent on rehabilitation prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Eligibility. 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. 108 N. CLIFF ST. Lot 3 Tenth Street Historic District CE256-006(CP) Christina Paress Applicant Southern Dallas Progress Community Development Corporation Application Filed 1/2/2026
Cliff St., located in the Tenth Street Historic District
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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 $150,000.00 in expenditures to be spent on rehabilitation prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Eligibility. Staff Recommendation That the Certificate of Eligibility and an estimated $150,000.00 in expenditures to be spent on rehabilitation prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Eligibility be approved. 108 N. CLIFF ST. Lot 4 Tenth Street Historic District CE256-007(CP) Christina Paress Applicant Southern Dallas Progress Community Development Corporation Application Filed 1/2/2026
Cliff St
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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 $150,000.00 in expenditures to be spent on rehabilitation prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Eligibility. Staff Recommendation That the Certificate of Eligibility and an estimated $150,000.00 in expenditures to be spent on rehabilitation prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Eligibility be approved. 3506 DUNBAR ST. Wheatley Place Historic District CE256-008(CP) Christina Paress Applicant Southern Dallas Progress Community Development Corporation Application Filed 12/26/2025
The applicant, Southern Dallas Progress Community Development Corporation, is seeking a 100 percent tax exemption on land and improvements for 10 year...
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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 $100,000.00 in expenditures to be spent on rehabilitation prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Eligibility. Staff Recommendation That the Certificate of Eligibility and an estimated $100,000 .00 in expenditures to be spent on rehabilitation prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Eligibility be approved. MONTCLAIR AVE. Winnetka Heights Historic District CE256-009(CP) Christina Paress Applicant Sarah Gill Application Filed 9/8/2025
The applicant, Sarah Gill, is seeking a 100 percent tax exemption on land and improvements for ten years
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A Certificate of Appropriateness for exterior rehabilitation which includes replacement of rolling door with storefront unit (on Young St.) …
Harwood St. building, a contributing structure within the Harwood Historic District
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A Certificate of Appropriateness to alter existing accessory structure by creating an opening for a porch and replacing the garage door. Staff Recommendation That the request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to alter existing accessory structure by creating an opening for a porch and replacing the garage door be approved in accordance with drawings and plans dated 2/2/2026. The proposed work is consistent with preservation criteria Section 9 …
The proposed changes include creating an opening for a porch and replacing the garage door
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A Certificate of Demolition to demolish a noncontributing accessory structure - a shed built after 1990. Standard: Demolition of noncontributing structure because newer than period of significance. Staff Recommendation That the request for a Certificate of Demolition to demolish a noncontributing accessory structure (Standard: demolition of noncontributing structure because newer than period of significance) be approved in accordance with supporting documentation dated 12/22/2025 with the finding of fact that the structure was built after 1990 (outside of the period of significance, from 1920 to 1945). The proposed work meets the standards in City Code Section 51A-4.501(h)(4)(D) for demolition of noncontributing structures …
The shed is considered a "noncontributing accessory structure" because it was built after the historic period of significance for the Good Samaritan H...
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A Certificate of Appropriateness to replace eighteen (18) original wood windows with fiberglass windows. Staff Recommendation That the request for a Certificate of Appropriateness replace eighteen (18) original wood windows with fiberglass windows be denied without prejudice with findings of fact that there is insufficient evidence to demonstrate the need to replace rather than restore the original wood windows and that fiberglass is not a compatible material for windows in the district. The proposed work would, therefore, have an adverse effect on the structure and district and is not consistent with preservation criteria Sections 5.1, 5.2, and 5.3 …
The applicant, Stacy Mouton, sought to replace eighteen (18) original wood windows with fiberglass windows
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1. A Certificate of Appropriateness to enclose front porch on main structure. 2. A Certificate of Appropriateness to extend front patio/terrace and install stone flower boxes. Staff Recommendation 1. That the request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to enclose front porch on main structure be denied with prejudice with findings of fact that the Munger Place Historic District preservation guidelines do not allow enclosed porches, that enclosed porches are not typical of the district unless modified pre-designation and that the proposed work would have an adverse effect on the district. The proposed work is, therefore, not consistent with preservation criteria Sec. 51P-97.111(c)(1)(N)(ii) …
Enclose Front Porch: The staff recommends denial with prejudice, citing that enclosed porches are not permitted by the district's preservation guideli...
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A Predesignation Certificate of Appropriateness to construct a rear two-story vertical addition to the main building. Staff Recommendation That the request to construct a rear two-story vertical addition to the main building be denied without prejudice with findings of fact that the massing of the proposed rear addition is inappropriately scaled for its surrounding context (i.e., massing is too large) and is not typical of the district. The proposed work, therefore, would have an adverse effect on the district and does not meet the standards in City Code Section 51A-4.501(d)(5)(B) for noncontributing structures …
The applicant, Papa Kufuor, filed the application on January 20, 2026
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A Certificate of Appropriateness to construct a new 2.5-story mixed-used main structure with related parking on a vacant lot. Staff Recommendation That the request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to construct a new 2.5-story mixed-used main structure with related parking on a vacant lot be approved with the conditions that the trim paint color contrast more with the main body color, to be approved by staff and that the windows and doors be all wood (no cladding). Implementation of these conditions would allow the proposed work to be consistent with City Code 51P-225.109, Sections (a)(7)(A), (a)(9), (a)(10), (a)(11), (a)(12), (a)(14), (a)(16), and (b)(8) …
Both staff and the Task Force recommend approval with conditions
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1. A Certificate of Appropriateness to construct addition over porte cochere of the main structure. 2. A Certificate of Appropriateness to add a dormer to the rear façade of main structure. Staff Recommendation 1. That the request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to construct an addition over the porte cochere of the main structure be denied with the finding of fact that the Secretary of the Interior’s Guidelines for Treatment of Historic Properties: Rehabilitation prohibit constructing a new addition on or adjacent to a primary elevation of the building which negatively impacts the building’s historic character is and attaching a new addition in a manner that obscures, damages, or destroys character-defining features of the historic building is not recommended and per the Swiss Ave Historic District ordinance porte cocheres must be preserved as architectural features. The proposed work would, therefore, have an adverse effect on the district and is not consistent with preservation criteria Sec. 51P-63.116(1)(B) and (1)(M) …
Denial Recommended for Porte Cochere Addition: Staff recommends denying the request to construct an addition over the porte cochere
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Certification of Demolition by Neglect status for the primary structure located at 4619 Gaston Avenue in the Peak’s Suburban Historic District. Staff Recommendation 1. That the Certification of Demolition by Neglect status for the primary structure located at 4619 Gaston Avenue in the Peak’s Suburban Historic District be certified in accordance with the Demolition by Neglect procedures set out in the Dallas City Code § 51A-4.501(k)(3)(D). 2. That the exterior envelope of the structure, including roof, windows, framing, siding, and security be addressed and repaired for the purpose of ceasing further deterioration, including adequate security of the property and temporary fence to be approved by Staff be started within 30 days of the date of a Notice of Certification to be sent by certified mail to the owner or owner’s agent by February 12, 2026, and that a deadline for completion of all repairs be set at nine (9) months. 4619 GASTON AVE. Peak’s Suburban Historic District Christina Paress Applicant N/A Application Filed 1/8/2026
Staff recommends certifying this status, indicating the owner (Rahim Mawani, FZ Homes LLC) allowed the property to deteriorate, rather than approving ...