The commission approved a trim color for a homeowner at 5016 Victor Street in the Munger Place Historic District and set a condition that any new gutters and downspouts match the trim color and be reviewed by staff.

The property owner, Susan Stitch, presented paint chip samples and said her existing trim was inconsistent across elements and she sought to repaint and to install gutters so the home could be re‑insured after roof replacement. The applicant’s first choice (a very dark “tricorn black” in application materials) exceeded the Munsell‑based color range the staff uses for the district. Commissioners reviewed adjacent colors and asked staff for a practical solution. After discussion the commission approved a slightly lighter brown‑bronze family color (Sherwin‑Williams 7046 / “Anonymous”) that staff confirmed meets the district’s Munsell constraints, and directed that gutters and downspouts be painted to match the trim/siding they serve (the ordinance requires gutters/downspouts to match the adjacent surface).

The commission also offered the applicant the procedural tip that if she compiles a broader color set that moves the property closer to district‑contributing status, some changes can be handled administratively by staff (routine approvals) rather than requiring another public hearing.

Speakers

- Susan Stitch — property owner

Authorities

- City of Dallas Code, 51A‑4.501 (preservation criteria)
- Munger Place historic district color guidance and Munsell color constraints (staff reference)

Actions

- Kind: certificate_of_appropriateness (color approval)
- motion: "Approve trim color Sherwin‑Williams 7046 (anonymous); gutters and downspouts must be painted to match the adjacent trim/siding and are subject to staff approval."
- mover: "Commissioner Sherman"
- second: "Commissioner Rothenberger"
- vote_record: []
- tally: {"yes":17,"no":0,"abstain":0}
- outcome: "approved"
- notes: "Gutter color must match adjacent material and will be reviewed by staff; applicant may seek staff review for related routine updates."

Discussion_decision

- Discussion points: district Munsell color limits; applicant’s need to proceed with roof work for insurance; matching gutters to trim as required by ordinance.
- Directions: Applicant may proceed with selected trim color; staff to review and approve matching gutter/downspout finish as part of final permits.
- Decisions: Commission approved the trim color and required matching gutters/downspouts.

Clarifying_details

- Approved trim: Sherwin‑Williams 7046 (“Anonymous”), selected as the closest color within acceptable Munsell constraints that meets the applicant’s needs.
- Gutter requirement: gutters and downspouts must match the adjacent trim or siding color and are reviewed by staff.

Proper_names

[{"name":"Munger Place Historic District","type":"location"},{"name":"Sherwin‑Williams 7046","type":"other"}]

Community_relevance

- Geographies: Munger Place
- Impact groups: adjacent homeowners and tenants

Meeting_context

- Engagement_level: low to moderate (one speaker; staff and commissioners reviewed chips)
- Implementation_risk: low

Searchable_tags

["5016 Victor","paint color","gutters","Munger Place"]

Salience

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sections

{"lede":"The Landmark Commission approved a trim color and required gutters to be painted to match that trim for a Victor Street home in Munger Place on May 5.","nut_graf":"Staff reviewed Munsell constraints and the applicant provided paint chips; the commission selected Sherwin‑Williams 7046 as an acceptable trim color and directed that gutters and downspouts be colored to match the adjacent surface under staff review.","ending":"Staff advised the homeowner that additional routine paint adjustments that move the house toward contributing status could be handled administratively if they meet district criteria."}