Board of Architectural Review

Summary

Meeting Overview

The Board of Architectural Review met on July 9, 2014, at 101 East Vine Street, room 220. The board considered 22 agenda items during the meeting, taking 5 motions and votes. The meeting included 2 public comments.

Of the items reviewed, 20 were approved, including projects such as utility installation at 317 Desha Road, structural renovations at multiple properties including 139 Ransom Avenue, 228 Rose Street, 605 Russell Avenue, and 712 West Maxwell Street, and various modifications such as door and fence replacements, driveway resurfacing, and deck construction. One item—the proposal to demolish a garage at 320 Woodland Avenue—was withdrawn. One item regarding construction of a new single family residence at 731 Caden Lane was presented for informational purposes.

Attendance

The following individuals were present at the meeting on July 9, 2014:

• Nathan Ebert
• Kim Bloomfield
• Jacqueline Carfagno
• Clive Pole
• Calvin Cranfield

No absences or late arrivals were recorded.

Votes and Decisions

The meeting included five motions, all moved by the Chair and decided by voice vote.

Re-graveling of rear yard at 104 Dantzler Drive 4:46 The motion to approve re-graveling of the rear yard passed. The staff recommendation specified that gravel contain edging, and final details were required to come back to staff prior to Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) issuance.

Installation of front yard fencing at 302 East High Street 9:22 The motion to approve installation of front yard fencing passed. Final details were required to come back to staff after review by other LFUCG divisions.

Installation of front yard fencing at 436 West 3rd Street 13:22 The motion to approve installation of front yard fencing passed with the condition that the fence be set on ground with no brick plinth. Final details were required to come back to staff after review by other LFUCG divisions.

Construction of deck at 130 East Bell Court 15:29 The motion to approve construction of a deck passed. Conditions included that details of skirting and handrail come back to staff, all exposed wood except flooring and stair treads be painted or opaque stained, and final details come back to staff after review by other LFUCG divisions.

Construction of carport and potting shed at 301 South Hanover Avenue 23:30 The motion to approve construction of a carport and potting shed passed with one abstention. The carport and driveway were required to be surfaced with material other than gravel. Final details were required to come back to staff, and any changes required by LFUCG agencies were to be reviewed by staff before project start.

Public Comment

Two speakers addressed the meeting regarding the 301 South Hanover Avenue project.

Calvin Cranfield spoke in support of the project 21:51. He expressed his backing for the proposal and raised a question about the removal of a cedar tree in the backyard. This concern was clarified during the meeting, with the cedar tree removal determined to not be part of the current application.

Clive Pole discussed the design approach for the 301 South Hanover Avenue project 16:33. He explained that the project utilizes existing site vocabularies and materials in its design. Pole also indicated that the project team is open to value engineering as a means to address recommendations made by staff.

Contested Items

Use of Gravel in Driveway at 301 South Hanover Avenue

A disagreement arose regarding the material to be used for the driveway at 301 South Hanover Avenue. The applicant advocated for the use of gravel, arguing that it was a cost-effective solution and an acceptable material choice for the project.

However, staff and board members opposed this proposal. They upheld a recommendation to require an alternative material instead, citing countywide prohibition and established guidelines that preclude the use of gravel for this application. The staff and board position prevailed, resulting in a split vote on the matter.

The outcome reflected the county's regulatory standards, with the applicant required to comply with the countywide prohibition and use a material that meets the applicable guidelines rather than proceeding with the gravel option.

317 Desha Road: Install utilities

2:01

The application for installing utilities at 317 Desha Road was reviewed as part of the staff approvals section of the meeting. The application was approved by staff, and no board action was required on this item.

Outcome: Approved

141 South Hanover Avenue: Replace side door

2:01

The application for replacing the side door at 141 South Hanover Avenue was reviewed and approved by staff. No board action was required for this item, as it was processed through the staff approvals section of the meeting.

Outcome: Approved

225 South Hanover Avenue: Replace sidewalk and lattice

2:01

The application for 225 South Hanover Avenue to replace the sidewalk and lattice was reviewed and approved by staff. No board action was required for this item, as it was processed through the staff approvals section of the meeting.

Outcome: Approved

247 South Hanover Avenue: Extend fence/screen

2:01

The application for 247 South Hanover Avenue to extend a fence/screen was approved by staff. No board action was required for this item, as it was processed and approved as part of the staff approvals section of the meeting.

273 South Ashland Avenue: Change dormer design

2:01

An application to change the dormer design at 273 South Ashland Avenue was reviewed and approved by staff. No board action was required for this item, as it was processed through the staff approvals section of the meeting.

The application was approved as submitted.

139 Ransom Avenue: Renovate structure

The application for 139 Ransom Avenue to renovate the structure was reviewed and approved by staff. No board action was required for this item, as it was processed as part of the staff approvals section 2:01.

The application was approved as submitted.

228 Rose Street: Renovate structure

The application for 228 Rose Street to renovate the structure was reviewed as part of the staff approvals section of the meeting 2:01. The application was approved by staff, and no board action was required for this item.

164 Woodland Avenue: Install chimney caps

2:01

The application to install chimney caps at 164 Woodland Avenue was reviewed as part of the staff approvals section of the meeting. The application was approved by staff, and no board action was required.

Outcome: Approved

153 West Bell Court: Replace fence

The application to replace the fence at 153 West Bell Court was approved by staff and did not require board action. 2:01

The application was reviewed and approved as part of the staff approvals section of the meeting agenda.

605 Russell Avenue: Renovate structure

2:01

The application for 605 Russell Avenue to renovate the structure was reviewed as part of the staff approvals section of the meeting. The application was approved by staff, and no board action was required for this item.

230-232 North Limestone: Renovate front cornice

The application to renovate the front cornice at 230-232 North Limestone was approved by staff 2:01. No board action was required for this item, as it was processed through the staff approvals section of the meeting.

The application received staff approval without additional discussion or debate noted in the meeting record.

104 Dantzler Court: Replace asphalt driveway

The application to replace the asphalt driveway at 104 Dantzler Court was reviewed and approved by staff 2:01. No board action was required for this item, as it was processed as part of the staff approvals section of the meeting.

The application received staff approval and was included among the items handled through the standard staff approval process.

436 West Third Street: Remove rear yard tree

2:01

The application to remove a rear yard tree at 436 West Third Street was reviewed as part of the staff approvals section. The application was approved by staff, and no board action was required for this item.

712 West Maxwell Street: Renovate structure

The application for 712 West Maxwell Street to renovate the structure was reviewed and approved by staff. No board action was required for this item, as it was processed through the staff approvals section of the meeting 2:01.

The application received staff approval as presented.

104 Dantzler Drive: Re-gravel rear yard

3:39

An application was presented to re-gravel the rear yard at 104 Dantzler Drive. The Chair and Nathan Ebert were the key speakers on this agenda item.

Staff recommended approval of the application with a condition that the gravel contain edging. Following discussion, a motion was made and passed to approve the certificate of appropriateness with the recommended conditions in place.

The application was approved.

302 East High Street: Install front yard fencing

5:18

An application to install front yard fencing at 302 East High Street was presented for review as a certificate of appropriateness matter.

Presentation and Recommendation

Staff recommended approval of the fencing installation with a condition that final details be reviewed and approved by staff following evaluation by other LFUCG divisions.

Key Participants

The Chair and Nathan Ebert were the key speakers on this agenda item.

Outcome

The motion to approve the application passed with the recommended conditions in place. The approval requires that final details of the fencing project be returned to staff for review after assessment by relevant LFUCG divisions before installation proceeds.

436 West Third Street: Install front yard fencing

9:58

An application was presented to install front yard fencing at 436 West Third Street. The Chair and Kim Bloomfield were the key speakers on this agenda item.

Staff recommended approval of the fencing installation with specific conditions. The primary condition required that the fence be set on ground without a brick plinth. Additionally, staff required that final details of the fence design be returned to staff for review before installation.

The motion to approve the application passed with these conditions in place.

130 East Bell Court: Construct deck

An application to construct a deck at 130 East Bell Court was presented for review 14:25.

Staff recommended approval of the project with specific conditions. The recommended conditions addressed three elements of the construction:

• Skirting requirements
• Handrail specifications
• Staining of exposed wood

The Chair and Jacqueline Carfagno were the key speakers during discussion of this agenda item.

The motion to approve the deck construction passed with the conditions as recommended by staff.

301 South Hanover Avenue: Construct carport and potting shed

16:02

An application was presented to construct a carport and potting shed at 301 South Hanover Avenue. Staff recommended approval of the certificate of appropriateness with a condition regarding surface materials for the driveway and carport.

Staff Recommendation

Staff recommended that the driveway and carport be surfaced with material other than gravel.

Applicant Response

Clive Pole, representing the application, expressed the applicant's intent to use a pervious solution for the surfaces, addressing the staff condition.

Outcome

The motion passed with conditions. The certificate of appropriateness was approved for the construction of the carport and potting shed.

273 South Ashland Avenue: Change dormer design

24:33

This application for a certificate of appropriateness to change the dormer design at 273 South Ashland Avenue was previously approved by staff. No board action was required on this item, as it was referenced in the staff approvals section of the meeting.

The application was approved.

320 Woodland Avenue: Demolish garage

24:33

The application for a certificate of appropriateness to demolish the garage at 320 Woodland Avenue was withdrawn by the applicant. No board action was required on this matter.

731 Caden Lane: Construct new single family residence

This agenda item presented a conceptual review of a proposed new single-family residence at 731 Caden Lane 25:04. The item was discussed as an informational matter, with no formal motion or vote taken by the body.

This item was noted as the final item of the meeting. The review remained at the conceptual stage, indicating that the proposal was presented for discussion and feedback rather than for formal approval or decision at this time.