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Decision on Door Replacement at 5605 Worth Street

Original title: 5605 WORTH STREET Council District 14 Junius Heights Historic District COA-26-000161 Christina Paress Request A Certificate of Appropriateness to replace front door. Applicant Douglas Souhan Application Filed Staff Recommendation That the request to replace the front door was denied without prejudice, with findings of fact that the existing door is appropriate, if not original, and does not show adequate evidence of deterioration to warrant replacement. The proposed work would have an adverse effect on the historic structure and is, therefore, not consistent with preservation criteria Section 5.1 pertaining to doors and windows; the standards in City Code Section 51A-4.501(g)(6)(C)(i) for contributing structures; and the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation. Task Force Recommendation That the request to replace the front door be denied without prejudice.

June 1, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

The property owner, Douglas Souhan, is currently prohibited from replacing the front door of the home in the Junius Heights Historic District because the proposed change does not comply with city preservation codes.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Douglas Souhan

The applicant is unable to proceed with the planned door replacement at his property.

Junius Heights Historic District residents

Residents are subject to the preservation standards enforced by the city for properties within the district.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 1, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

City staff and a local task force have recommended denying a request to replace the front door of a historic home located at 5605 Worth Street. The recommendation is based on findings that the current door is in good condition and that the proposed replacement does not meet historic preservation standards.

Key Facts

The application for a Certificate of Appropriateness to replace the front door at 5605 Worth Street was denied without prejudice.
City staff determined the existing door is appropriate for the historic structure.
City staff found no evidence of deterioration on the existing door to justify replacement.
The proposed replacement was found to be inconsistent with preservation criteria Section 5.1 regarding doors and windows.
The proposed replacement was found to be inconsistent with City Code Section 51A-4.501(g)(6)(C)(i) for contributing structures.
The proposed replacement was found to be inconsistent with the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation.
The Task Force recommended the request be denied without prejudice.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 'denied without prejudice' mean?

It means the current application is denied, but the applicant may be allowed to submit a new or revised application in the future.

Why was the request to replace the door denied?

City staff determined the existing door is in good condition and that replacing it would negatively impact the historic character of the structure, violating specific city and federal preservation standards.

Why It Matters

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