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Commission denies predesignation new‑build at 2214 Eugene Street but reimburses application fee
Summary
The commission denied without prejudice a predesignation certificate of appropriateness for a new house at 2214 Eugene Street in the Queen City predesignation area, citing incomplete design information; it later approved reimbursing the applicant's $500 filing fee.
The Dallas Landmark Commission voted Feb. 3 to deny without prejudice a predesignation certificate of appropriateness for a proposed new main residential building and detached two‑car garage at 2214 Eugene Street in the Queen City area, concluding that the plans lacked sufficient information for the commission to determine compatibility.
Staff presented the application and recommended approval with detailed conditions including a minimum foundation height of 15 inches above grade, expressed exposed rafter tails, a rectangular louvered vent at the front gable, porch column bases at grade, siding extended to 6 inches above grade, and brushed‑finish concrete for drives and walks. The task force raised additional concerns about roof configuration and requested revisions to address compatibility with existing roofs in Queen City.
Tracy Williams, representing Dallas City Homes and the applicant, said the applicant had no objection to staff recommendations and would provide additional architectural renderings that week to address roof and massing concerns. Commissioners, however, expressed concerns that the roof massing, second‑floor ceiling heights and dormer configuration could substantially change the exterior appearance, and several members said they preferred to see revised drawings rather than approve multiple conditions that might not produce the intended aesthetic.
Commissioner Taylor moved to approve with staff recommendations but the motion failed. A subsequent motion to deny without prejudice carried; commissioners cited insufficient information to determine compatibility with the proposed historic district and the need to avoid establishing a precedent under the predesignation process. The commission noted the applicant's work to date and encouraged resubmission after revisions.
Separately on agenda item D2, the commission considered a $500 filing‑fee reimbursement request from the same applicant, who is a documented 501(c)(3) nonprofit building affordable housing. Commissioners and staff discussed procedure: because the original application was denied without prejudice the applicant could be charged a fee again when reapplying. After clarifying options and amending the motion language from 'waive' to 'reimburse,' the commission voted unanimously to reimburse the $500 filing fee for the original application. Staff told the applicant how to coordinate reimbursement with city staff and said the applicant could return to the commission after revising plans.
Votes at a glance: D1 (CA245-226RD) — Motion to approve with staff recommendations failed; motion to deny without prejudice carried (finding: plans incomplete/ not compatible as submitted). D2 (fee reimbursement) — Motion to reimburse $500 filing fee carried unanimously.
