Board of Architectural Review

Summary

Meeting Overview

The Board of Architectural Review met on February 13, 2013. During the meeting, the board considered 23 agenda items and took 9 motions and votes. The board heard 3 public comments.

Of the 23 items on the agenda, 22 were approved, including requests to remove or replace trees at multiple properties, install new fixtures and signage, renovate windows and structures, replace fencing and roofing, and install paving and landscaping improvements. The approved projects spanned numerous addresses throughout the jurisdiction, including work at 981 Fincastle Road, 1022 Fontaine Road, 221 South Ashland Avenue, 322 East High Street, 305 Transylvania Park, and many others. One agenda item—a request to install signage at 1701 Nicholasville Road—was postponed.

Attendance

The following individuals were present at the meeting on February 13, 2013:

• Mike Edwards
• Rob Lewis
• Ron
• Van Meter
• Mike Kovash
• Mike Seish
• Nancy Stengel

No attendees were recorded as absent or late.

Votes and Decisions

The following motions were voted on by voice vote during the meeting:

834 West Maxwell Street — Paving and Landscaping 5:28 Application approved to install paving and landscaping.

838 West Maxwell Street — Paving and Landscaping 5:59 Application approved to install paving and landscaping.

173 Old Park Avenue — Fence Installation 10:47 Application approved to install fence with setback. Conditions: front yard fencing along public walk must be in accordance with LFUCG building inspection requirements; masonry plinth cap must be brick and less than 15 inches wide.

175 Old Park Avenue — Fence Installation 11:52 Application approved to install fence with setback. Condition: front yard fencing along public walk must be in accordance with LFUCG building inspection requirements.

371 South Upper Street — Wall Removal and Addition 14:40 Application approved to remove wall and construct addition. Condition: any changes resulting from review by other divisions must be resubmitted to staff.

341 Madison Place — Bay Window Modification 18:24 Application approved to modify bay window. Conditions: bay window must have band board instead of inset panel; final details of brick mold and other elements must be submitted to staff.

114 Arcadia Park — Addition and Sitework 21:13 Application approved to demolish addition, construct new addition, and perform sitework. Conditions: any changes must be resubmitted to staff; final changes after review by LFUCG divisions must be returned to staff.

1701 Nicholasville Road — Signage Installation 21:46 Hearing postponed until February 27, 2013.

Adjournment 22:19 Meeting adjourned.

Public Comment

Three members of the public provided comments on the proposed design during the meeting.

Fence Alignment

Rob Lewis addressed the fence alignment at 8:42. He noted that aligning the fences with the adjacent property would be preferable for architectural harmony, though he acknowledged that the current setback complies with building code requirements.

Removal of Original Masonry Wall

Mike Kovash spoke at 13:29 regarding the removal of the original masonry wall in the rear wing. He expressed regret about this removal, suggesting that the design could have incorporated the wall more thoughtfully. However, he acknowledged that the proposed changes meet the applicable requirements.

Bay Window Pilasters

Mike Seish commented on the bay window pilasters at 16:17. He noted that the reduction in pilaster size and projection softens the architectural impact and improves the overall appearance compared to the original design.

981 Fincastle Road: Remove dying and damaging trees

1:37

Staff approved the removal of dying and damaging trees at 981 Fincastle Road. This matter was handled as part of routine staff approvals and did not require a board hearing.

Outcome: Approved

1022 Fontaine Road: Install new light fixtures

Staff approved the installation of new light fixtures at 1022 Fontaine Road. The approval eliminated the need for a board hearing on this matter. 1:37

221 South Ashland Avenue: Remove dying trees and re-landscape

1:37

Staff approved the removal of dying trees and re-landscaping at 221 South Ashland Avenue. No board hearing was required for this action.

322 East High Street: Renovate window sashes structure

1:37

Staff approved the renovation of window sashes and structure at 322 East High Street. The project was approved without requiring a board hearing, allowing it to proceed to the next phase.

Outcome: Approved

305 Transylvania Park: Replace roof and change siding on dormers

Staff approved the replacement of the roof and change of siding on dormers at 305 Transylvania Park. 1:37 No board hearing was required for this approval.

154 Constitution Street: Repair and replace windows according to schedule

Staff approved the repair and replacement of windows at 154 Constitution Street according to the established schedule. 1:37

No board hearing was required for this item. The window repair and replacement work proceeded with staff approval.

Outcome: Approved

158 Constitution Street: Repair and replace windows according to schedule

1:37

Staff approved the repair and replacement of windows at 158 Constitution Street in accordance with the established schedule. The matter was handled as a staff approval item and did not require a board hearing.

The proposal was approved without noted objections or concerns.

122 East Third Street: Remove dying tree

1:37

Staff approved the removal of a dying tree at 122 East Third Street. The approval eliminated the need for this matter to proceed to a board appearance.

Outcome: Approved

118 East Third Street: Replace fence

1:37

Staff approved the replacement of a fence at 118 East Third Street. No board hearing was required for this action.

Outcome: Approved

444 Fayette Park: Replace paving and install landscaping in rear yard

1:37

Staff approved a project to replace paving and install landscaping in the rear yard at 444 Fayette Park. No board hearing was necessary for this item.

The project was approved by staff.

506 North Broadway: Renovate structure

Staff approved the renovation of the structure at 506 North Broadway 1:37. The project was approved to proceed without requiring a board hearing.

Outcome: Approved

207 South Limestone: Install and replace stoops with new wood stoops

Staff approved the installation and replacement of stoops with new wood stoops at 207 South Limestone 1:37. No board hearing was required for this item.

Outcome

The proposal was approved.

645 West Short Street: Replace tree

Staff approved the replacement of a tree at 645 West Short Street 1:37. This approval eliminated the need for the matter to proceed to a board appearance.

Outcome: Approved

341 Madison Place: Install light post

1:37

Staff approved the installation of a light post at 341 Madison Place. No board hearing was required for this item.

341 Madison Place: Renovate structure and carriage house

Staff approved the renovation of the structure and carriage house at 341 Madison Place 1:37. No board hearing was necessary for this approval.

Outcome: Approved

834 West Maxwell Street: Install paving and landscaping

3:20

The Board considered an application for a certificate of appropriateness to install paving and landscaping at 834 West Maxwell Street.

Key Speaker

Mike Edwards presented on this agenda item.

Outcome

The Board approved the paving and landscaping application by voice vote.

Notable Issue

The Board noted that work had begun at the property before the application was formally submitted.

838 West Maxwell Street: Install paving and landscaping

5:28

The Board considered an application for a Certificate of Appropriateness to install paving and landscaping at 838 West Maxwell Street.

Mike Edwards presented the application to the Board. Staff confirmed that the proposed paving and landscaping work aligned with the Board's recommendations for the property.

The Board approved the application by voice vote.

173 Old Park Avenue: Install fence

7:00

The Board considered a certificate of appropriateness for fence installation at 173 Old Park Avenue. Rob Lewis and Van Meter were the key speakers on this agenda item.

Following staff recommendations, the Board approved the fence installation with conditions. The approval included specific requirements regarding setback and plinth cap width for the proposed fence.

The project was approved.

175 Old Park Avenue: Install fence

7:00

The Board considered a certificate of appropriateness for fence installation at 175 Old Park Avenue.

Key Speakers

Rob Lewis and Van Meter participated in the discussion of this agenda item.

Outcome

The Board approved the fence installation with a setback condition. The Board noted that the plinth does not extend on the other side of the property, which informed the approval decision.

371 South Upper Street: Remove wall; construct addition

12:57

The Board considered a certificate of appropriateness application for 371 South Upper Street involving the removal of a wall and construction of an addition to the property.

Mike Kovash presented the item to the Board. The Board approved the application with one condition: any changes from other divisions must be resubmitted to staff for review before proceeding.

The approval allows the applicant to move forward with the proposed wall removal and addition project, subject to the requirement that modifications originating from other divisions undergo staff review prior to implementation.

341 Madison Place: Modify bay window

15:11

The Board considered a certificate of appropriateness for modification of the bay window at 341 Madison Place. Mike Seish presented the item to the Board.

Following staff recommendations, the Board approved the modification of the bay window. The approval included specific conditions regarding three elements of the project:

• Band board
• Brick mold
• Final details

The Board's decision to approve the modification with these conditions reflected acceptance of the proposed changes while ensuring that certain architectural elements would be executed according to specified standards.

Outcome: Approved with conditions

114 Arcadia Park: Demolish addition; construct addition and sitework

18:58

The Board considered a certificate of appropriateness application for 114 Arcadia Park involving the demolition of an existing addition and construction of a new addition with associated sitework.

Nancy Stengel presented the item to the Board. The application was approved with conditions requiring that any changes identified during review by other divisions be resubmitted for Board consideration before proceeding with construction.

The Board's approval was contingent upon compliance with these conditions, ensuring that modifications resulting from interdepartmental review would receive appropriate oversight before implementation.

1701 Nicholasville Road: Install signage

21:46

The hearing for the signage installation at 1701 Nicholasville Road was postponed to February 27, 2013, at the applicant's request. This item was a certificate of appropriateness matter.