D.1 Consider a request for a Certificate of Appropriateness for the residential structure located at 403 N Preston St., also known as the Fain House. The proposed scope of work includes: construction of an approximately 712 square feet detached garage in the rear of the lot. Garage to be constructed using the same building materials as the primary residence including siding, roof and paint color. HLC Case No. COA-26-10 Owner: John L & Gabriela M Smith Applicant: JL Smith Item presented by Erica Stubbs, Senior Planner Discussion and clarification was had regarding the Certi ficate of Appropriateness on file for the pool. Applicant, JL Smith, 403 N Preston St, was present and available to answer questions. The applicant clarified that a new Certificate of Appropriateness will be submitted for the proposed driveway. The Commission discussed the driveway location. Mr. Smith stated that the siding will match the existing house and that salvaged doors and windows will be used where feasible. The garage proposed will door be a carriage- style with door overhead a in battens wood like finish. Material will be aluminum. Discussion was had regarding the previously existing two-story structure shown on the Sanborn Map. Mr. Smith explained that the proposed garage roof has a steeper pitch than the existing house to accommodate a second-story bedroom. Chairperson Sacha asked whether the applicant would be willing to modify the dormer roof pitch to match the pitch of the existing house. Discussion was had regarding revising the dormer design to include a roof pitch consistent with the house, exposed rafter tails, and 20-inch overhangs and eaves. Cathy Falkenbach, 2101 E Ennis Ave, raised questions regarding the pitch of the dormer to match the house. Discussion was had and clarification was given by the applicant. C.1. MINUTES CITY OF ENNIS HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION MEETING Monday, July 20, 2026, 6:00 P.M. 2 Motion to approve the item with the following conditions made by Commissioner Gilmore; second by Vice- Chairperson Hightower.

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 2.4/10). Under the Bastiat Liberty Watchdog Index, voting YES on measures that cap or reduce ad valorem tax burdens, expand taxpayer exemptions, retire debt early, enforce competitive bidding caps, or remove regulatory/zoning barriers to private property rights earns a positive Pro-Liberty score.