Task Force Update - Renee Manes with Contributor Mark Doty
"GONE FISHIN'"--We had no July CA applications! The following is another informative article from Mark Doty, our PSAHD City Representative.
What is a 'Certificate of Appropriateness' form?
A Certificate of Appropriateness form (or a CA form) is a document that should be filled out and submitted BEFORE ANY exterior alterations are done to a property within a historic district. A CA form can be found at the City Hall website http://www.dallascityhall.com/pdf/planning/ca.pdf. Now, depending on what type of work is being proposed, the CA can either be considered a 'Routine Maintenance' CA or a CA that will need to be approved by Landmark Commission.
'Routine Maintenance' work includes:
- Installation of a chimney on an accessory building or rear 50% of a main structure.
- Installation of an awning on an accessory building or rear 50% of a main structure.
- replacement of a roof of the same or original material and color.
- Installation of a wood or chain link fence that is not painted or stained.
- Installation of gutters and downspouts that match main structure in color.
- Installation of storm doors and windows.
- Installation of window and door screens.
- Re-painting using the same color or another appropriate color.
- Restoration of original architectural elements (photos or drawings are always helpful)
- Minor repair using the same material and design of original.
- Repair of sidewalks and driveways matching material and color.
- The process of cleaning (NOT SANDBLASTING!!!)
- Painting, replacing, duplicating or stabilizing damaged or deteriorated features in order to maintain the structure.
'Routine Maintenance' CA's are submitted to Staff and can be generally approved within a couple of days.
A CA that has to be approved by Landmark (generally new construction, additions or other significant alterations) generally are due the FIRST THURSDAY of the month for the NEXT month's Landmark Commission meeting.
A calendar for 2008 can be found at http://www.dallascityhall.com/pdf/planning/CASchedule2008.pdf. As always, I am always available at 214.671.9260 or mark.doty@dallascityhall.com.