Board of Architectural Review

Summary

Meeting Overview

The Board of Architectural Review met on May 11, 2016. The meeting included three agenda items: a review of minutes, staff approvals, and Certificate of Appropriateness applications. All three items were presented for informational purposes. The board heard three public comments during the meeting. No votes were taken during this session.

Public Comment

Three speakers addressed the council during the public comment period:

Lexington Legends Baseball Team 1:18

James Brown spoke about the economic and community impact of the Lexington Legends. He highlighted the team's contributions including job creation, youth programs, and community events such as the All-Star Game and the Stash Tank initiative.

21C Museum Hotel Lexington 16:02

Steve Kaye, Vice Mayor, discussed the 21C Museum Hotel following a tour with museum director Alice Grace Steitz. The remarks focused on the museum's programming at both global and local levels, interactive art installations, and its commitment to 24/7 public access.

New Senior Citizen Center 31:24

Bill Farmer, Councilmember, spoke about the new Senior Citizen Center following a tour with Director Christy Stambaugh. Farmer emphasized the center's expanded facilities, intergenerational programming opportunities, and its integration with Idle Hour Park as part of the broader community.

Review of minutes

The meeting began with a review of the previous meeting's minutes. No discussion or action items were recorded during this portion of the meeting.

Staff Approvals

A list of 18 staff approval items was presented to the board. These items encompassed various property maintenance and renovation projects across historic districts in Lexington, including fence replacements, porch repairs, tree removals, and structural renovations.

The presentation was informational in nature, with no specific debate or concerns documented during the discussion of these approval items.

Certificate of Appropriateness Applications

Seven Certificate of Appropriateness applications were presented to the board. These applications covered a range of proposed work in historic districts, including:

• Sign installations
• Paving projects
• Porch demolitions and rebuilds
• Garage demolitions
• New construction

The presentation was informational in nature, providing the board with details on the pending applications for their review and consideration.