Board of Architectural Review

Summary

Meeting Overview

The Board of Architectural Review met on February 12, 2020, at 101 East Vine Street, room 220. The board considered five Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) applications during the session, taking five votes on various motions throughout the meeting. Four of the COA applications were approved, covering properties at 253 Market Street, 150 Forest Avenue, 244 North Broadway, and 327 South Upper Street. One application for 132 East 3rd Street was tabled for further consideration. No public comments were heard during this meeting.

Votes and Decisions

The Board considered five Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) applications during the meeting, approving four and continuing one for further review.

Approved Applications:

• Case 12-520253-1 (253 Market Street): The Board approved the COA application by voice vote with two standard conditions attached. 10:00

• Case 07280150-IN (150 Forest Avenue): The Board approved the COA application by voice vote with conditions requiring the removal of muttons from windows and submission of specifications for review. 20:00

• Case 02500244-D (244 North Broadway): The Board approved the COA application by voice vote with conditions allowing muttons with true divided light construction, contingent upon submission of specifications. 30:00

• Case 19450327-G (327 South Upper Street): The Board approved the COA application by voice vote with conditions requiring staff to be present during demolition activities and photographic documentation of the work. 50:00

Continued Application:

• Case 18790132-0 (132 East 3rd Street): The Board voted by voice to continue this case to the March 11th meeting for further review and consideration. 1:10:00

All votes were conducted by voice vote rather than roll call, with no recorded individual vote tallies or member positions documented. The approved applications included various conditions related to window specifications, construction oversight, and documentation requirements to ensure compliance with historic preservation standards.

Contested Items

The Board addressed one contested matter during the meeting involving parking concerns at a residential property.

Parking at 132 East 3rd Street

Community members raised objections regarding parking spaces at 132 East 3rd Street, citing concerns about both the legality and visual impact of the parking arrangement. Neighbors who attended the meeting expressed opposition to the current parking configuration at the property.

The specific nature of the legal concerns and aesthetic objections were not detailed in the available meeting materials. However, the community opposition was significant enough to prompt the Board to continue the case rather than make an immediate determination.

The Board decided to postpone a final decision on this matter, continuing the case for additional review. This continuation will allow for further examination of the issues raised by the neighboring residents and potentially provide an opportunity for additional input from both the property owner and concerned community members.

The outcome leaves the parking situation at 132 East 3rd Street unresolved pending the Board's continued review of the case.

COA for 253 Market Street

10:00

The Board reviewed a Certificate of Appropriateness application for 253 Market Street involving the installation of signage and construction of a cover over basement access.

Van Meter Pettit presented the application to the Board during the discussion phase of the meeting.

The proposed work included two main components: • Installation of new signage at the property • Construction of a protective cover over the existing basement access

The Board discussed the application and determined that the proposed modifications were appropriate for the historic property and surrounding district. No significant concerns were raised during the review process regarding the compatibility of the signage or basement cover with the building's historic character or the streetscape.

Following their review and discussion, the Board approved the Certificate of Appropriateness for 253 Market Street with standard conditions. The approval allows the property owner to proceed with both the signage installation and basement access cover construction as proposed in the application.

COA for 150 Forest Avenue

20:00

The Board reviewed a Certificate of Appropriateness application for 150 Forest Avenue involving the construction of dormers and an exterior stair. Rebecca Burnworth served as the key speaker for this agenda item.

The discussion centered on the proposed architectural modifications to the property, specifically the addition of dormers and exterior stairway elements. During the review process, the Board identified concerns regarding certain design details, particularly the inclusion of muttons in the proposed construction.

Following deliberation, the Board approved the Certificate of Appropriateness application with specific conditions. The primary condition required the removal of muttons from the design plans. This modification was deemed necessary to ensure the proposed construction would be appropriate for the historic character of the area and comply with preservation standards.

The approval allows the property owner to proceed with the dormer and exterior stair construction project, provided they adhere to the Board's condition regarding the mutton removal. This conditional approval demonstrates the Board's approach of working with applicants to achieve designs that balance property improvement needs with historic preservation requirements.

COA for 244 North Broadway

30:00

The Board reviewed a Certificate of Appropriateness application for 244 North Broadway involving the construction of a rear addition to the property.

Erin Stouffer served as the key speaker presenting details about the proposed project. The discussion centered on the architectural specifications for the addition, with particular attention paid to window design elements.

The Board ultimately approved the application with specific conditions. The approval allows for the use of muttons with true divided light in the window construction of the rear addition. This condition ensures that the new addition will maintain appropriate historical character consistent with the property's designation.

The application was approved following the Board's review of the proposal and consideration of the architectural details presented.

COA for 327 South Upper Street

50:00

The Board reviewed a Certificate of Appropriateness application for 327 South Upper Street regarding the demolition of an addition to the property.

Mr. Elder presented the proposal to the Board for consideration. The discussion centered on the planned demolition work and the appropriate oversight measures needed during the process.

The Board approved the Certificate of Appropriateness with specific conditions attached to the approval. The key condition requires staff presence during the demolition activities to ensure proper oversight and compliance with preservation standards.

The approval allows the applicant to proceed with demolishing the addition while maintaining appropriate supervision to protect the historic integrity of the remaining structure and surrounding area.

COA for 132 East 3rd Street

1:10:00

The Board discussed a Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) application for 132 East 3rd Street regarding refreshing gravel parking at the property.

Wayne Ebersole served as the key speaker for this agenda item, presenting details about the proposed work to refresh the existing gravel parking area.

The discussion centered on the maintenance and improvement of the gravel parking surface, though specific details about the scope of work, materials, or timeline were not elaborated upon in the available information.

Following the presentation and discussion, the Board determined that additional review was necessary before making a decision on the COA application. The item was continued to allow for further review and planning consultation to ensure the proposed work meets appropriate standards and requirements.

Outcome: The COA application for 132 East 3rd Street was tabled for continued review and planning consultation before a final decision can be made.