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6 – 1 HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION Applications for Certificates of Appropriateness November 4, 2026 PR-2026-122133; HR-2026-130765 Rogers Washington Holy Cross Historic District 2000 Cedar Avenue Proposal Exterior repairs, reclad siding, replace windows and doors on a contributing building. Project Specifications 1) Replace exterior siding. 2) Replace doors and windows. 3) Remodel and update interior of building (not is scope of HLC review) Architecture This property is a single story ranch style house in the Rogers Washington Holy Cross neighborhood. Walls are clad in asbestos shingle at the front, with vinyl siding at the sides and rear. The building is rectangular in plan and has a simple side gabled roof structure. Windows and doors appear to have all been replaced from original fixtures. Design Standards The Rogers Washington Holy Cross Design Standards are used to evaluate projects within the historic district. The following standards apply to the proposed project: General Standards 1. Protected Facades Character defining features at the primary/protected facades are to be retained. Removal and recladding of the exterior walls is appropriate, as the existing is vinyl siding at the sides and rear with asbestos shingles at the front. 4. Alterations to Contributing Properties 4.1. Exterior walls Exterior cladding is proposed to be replaced. The existing siding is composed of vinyl siding and asbestos shingle, the former of which is not original and an alternate material would be more in keeping with the district design standards. Existing siding should be removed using the gentlest means possible if original material is found underneath. 4.5. Windows Existing windows are not original. All of these units are proposed to be replaced, though their locations and openings will be retained in size. Vinyl or vinyl-clad windows are not allowed, and simulated divided lites/false muntins are also prohibited in the district. 4.6. Doors Doors are also proposed to be replaced in their original locations. These new units must be compatible to the district and not appear too modern. Summary The project meets the applicable standards. Department Comments This application will time out on December 18, 2027. Staff Recommendation Approve the Certificate of Appropriateness. Location Map 6 – 2 Photos 6 – 3 Permit application, 2026