The Dallas Landmark Commission recorded multiple formal actions on April 7, 2025. Key outcomes are summarized below. This roundup lists each formal vote taken during the meeting, the motion language as recorded, who moved or seconded when stated on the record, and the outcome reported at the meeting. Where the transcript did not provide a named mover or a numeric tally, the entry lists the outcome as recorded by the chair.

Votes at a glance

- 1702 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard (Colonial/Forest Theatre) — Motion: approve initiation of the historic designation process. Mover (on record): Commissioner Livingston; second: Commissioner Reeves. Outcome: approved (no opposition recorded). Note: initiation begins the designation review; not final landmarking.

- 14000 Preston Road (Mount Pisgah Missionary Baptist Church) — Motion: approve initiation of the historic designation process. Mover: not specified on the record; second: Commissioner Sherman. Outcome: approved (no opposition recorded). Note: petitioners cited archival material and asserted ties to a freedmen’s town called Alpha.

- 6033 Vine Parkway (Swiss Avenue historic district) — Motion: approve replacement of specified windows using the Lincoln window submittal; require restoration of front-bank windows (numbers identified in the application) and that at least one upper front window be operable for bedroom egress; replacements to match existing profiles. Mover: not specified; second: Commissioner Reeves. Outcome: approved with conditions; Commissioner Offit recused from the item as noted in staff presentation.

- 1000 North Peak Street (Peak Suburban Addition) — Motion: approve landscaping and a blade sign concept; condition: additional design and details to be submitted for staff or future review. Mover: Commissioner (on record); second: Commissioner Reeves. Outcome: approved; staff to receive detailed design materials on sign and lighting before construction.

- CA 245-325 / 1201 North Winnetka Avenue (Winnetka Heights) — Consent item (two-story carport): Motion: follow task force recommendation to deny the revised carport design without prejudice stating it is not compatible and raised lot-coverage/design concerns. Mover: Commissioner (on record); second: Commissioner Renault. Outcome: denied without prejudice. Note: applicant retains previously approved option and may revise and resubmit.

- CA 245-333RD / 2835 Tanner Street (Wheatley Place) — Motion: approve new single-family house on vacant lot with staff conditions including trim and porch adjustments and use of aluminum-frame windows per staff; additionally the applicant asked for some window and porch adjustments to be made as discussed. Outcome: approved with conditions consistent with staff recommendations.

- Predesignation CA 245-329RD / 3608 Latimer Street (Queen City) — Motion: approve predesignation certificate for new single-family construction subject to staff conditions (trim, porch railing removal, 1-over-1 aluminum windows, alignment of steps and floor heights, brush-finished concrete walkways). Outcome: approved with conditions.

- Predesignation CA 245-330RD / 3614 Latimer Street (Queen City) — Motion: approve predesignation certificate for new single-family construction with staff conditions (1-over-1 aluminum windows, window size 30x50 on front, adjustments to steps and foundation alignment). Outcome: approved with conditions; additional guidance to alter gable vent proportion for horizontal form.

- CA 245-323CP / 416 South Clinton Avenue (Winnetka Heights) — Staff recommended mixed dispositions: deny without prejudice for siding repair request (item 1) and approve replacement windows, French doors, and paint colors (items 2–4) where specifications were adequate; commission accepted staff recommendations. Outcome: staff recommendations accepted (item 1 denied without prejudice; items 2–4 approved as described in staff report).

How the commission handled motions and follow-up

Commissioners generally followed staff recommendations with the commission adding conditions where design or life-safety (egress) issues were raised. Several items were denied "without prejudice," meaning applicants may provide additional information or revise designs and return for review. Where applicants presented partial documentation (for example, consultant reports or detailed shop drawings), commissioners required applicants to submit final details for staff review before permits are issued.

If you need the full text of any motion or the staff report citation used by the commission, staff indicated applicants and the public should contact the Historic Preservation office for the formal docket and supporting documents.