Board of Architectural Review

Summary

Meeting Overview

The Board of Architectural Review convened on January 15, 2020, with the Chair presiding over the session. The meeting addressed three main agenda items covering various aspects of architectural review processes within the jurisdiction. The board conducted business across multiple categories including staff approvals, certificate of appropriateness applications, and conceptual review matters, all of which were handled as informational items.

During the course of the meeting, the board took five votes on various matters that came before them. One member of the public provided comments during the designated public comment period, offering community input on the items under consideration. The meeting's agenda was structured to provide comprehensive coverage of ongoing architectural review activities, with each of the three main agenda items serving an informational purpose to keep board members and the public informed about current projects and applications moving through the review process.

Votes and Decisions

The Board considered five applications for certificates of appropriateness during the January 15, 2020 meeting, with four approvals and one postponement.

Application 13971623-H for 194 North Limestone was approved by voice vote on a motion by the Chair 0:50. The approval was subject to the standard two conditions.

Application 07201014-E for 1014 Fontaine Road received approval by voice vote on a motion by the Chairman 2:00. This certificate of appropriateness was also approved subject to the standard two conditions.

Application 148-20127 for 127 Penmoken Park was approved by voice vote on a motion by the Chair 3:30. The Board attached three conditions to this approval, including the requirement that the existing chimney is to remain.

Application 05550118-B for 118 Deshaies Road was postponed by voice vote on a motion by the Chair 5:00. This represented a continuation of the application rather than a final decision.

Application 069-00439-0 for 439 Fayette Park was approved by voice vote on a motion by the Chairman 6:30. The approval included the standard two conditions.

All voice votes were conducted without recorded individual vote counts or member positions. No roll call votes were taken during the meeting. The standard conditions referenced in multiple approvals were not specified in the meeting record but appear to be routine requirements applied to certificate of appropriateness approvals.

Public Comment

The Board received one public comment during the January 15, 2020 meeting.

Phil Theobald addressed the Board regarding construction at 127 Penmoken Park 4:00. Theobald inquired about two specific aspects of the proposed addition:

• The scope of the construction project
• The proximity of the addition to the back fence of the property

No additional public comments were made during this portion of the meeting.

Staff Approvals

The Board received an informational report on various repair and installation projects in historic districts that had been approved by staff. This agenda item provided an update on routine administrative approvals that fall within staff's delegated authority for minor work in historic areas.

The staff approvals covered multiple repair and installation projects across different historic districts, though specific project details, locations, and approval criteria were not detailed in the available meeting materials. These types of staff-level approvals typically involve maintenance work, minor repairs, or installations that meet established guidelines and do not require full Board review.

This was presented as an informational item, meaning no Board action was required. The report served to keep Board members informed about ongoing preservation activities and staff decisions made under their delegated authority between Board meetings.

No specific concerns were raised during this portion of the meeting, and the item concluded without further discussion or Board action needed.

*Note: Specific transcript timestamps are not available for this agenda item.*

Certificate of Appropriateness Applications

The Board reviewed applications for certificates of appropriateness for various properties during the January 15, 2020 meeting. These applications are required for proposed changes to properties within historic districts to ensure modifications comply with preservation standards and guidelines.

Multiple certificate applications were presented to the Board for consideration and voting. The review process involved examining proposed alterations, additions, or other modifications to historic properties to determine their appropriateness and compatibility with the historic character of the districts.

The Board conducted individual reviews of each application, evaluating the proposed work against established preservation criteria. This standard process ensures that any changes to properties within historic districts maintain the architectural and historical integrity of the neighborhoods while allowing property owners to make necessary improvements.

All applications presented during this meeting were processed through the Board's established review procedures. The certificates of appropriateness are essential regulatory tools that help preserve the historic character of designated districts while balancing property owners' needs for maintenance, restoration, and appropriate modifications.

The outcome of this agenda item was informational, indicating that the applications were reviewed and processed according to standard Board procedures. This represents the Board's ongoing work to oversee preservation activities within the city's historic districts and ensure compliance with local historic preservation ordinances.

Conceptual Review

7:00

The Board conducted a conceptual review for a renovation project located at 255 South Hanover Avenue. Aaron Eisenhower served as the key speaker presenting the project details to the Board.

The discussion focused on the proposed renovation plans for the property, though specific details about the scope of work, design elements, or project timeline were not detailed in the available materials. As a conceptual review, this agenda item was informational in nature, allowing the Board to examine preliminary plans and provide initial feedback before more detailed proposals are developed.

The outcome of this agenda item was informational, indicating that no formal action was taken by the Board at this time. This type of review typically serves as an early step in the development process, giving applicants an opportunity to present their initial concepts and receive guidance from the Board before investing in more detailed architectural plans and formal applications.

No specific concerns or objections were noted in the available materials from this conceptual review discussion.