Board of Architectural Review

Summary

Meeting Overview

The Board of Architecture Review met on May 14, 2008, in Lexington with Derek Wingfield presiding as the presiding officer. The board addressed 16 agenda items during the session, taking 16 votes on various Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) applications and cases throughout the city. The meeting focused entirely on reviewing architectural and design proposals for properties in Lexington's historic districts, with no public comments recorded during the proceedings. The board approved 11 COA applications for properties ranging from North Broadway to South Upper Street, while one case was tabled and four cases were postponed for future consideration.

Attendance

The following Board members were present for the meeting:

• Derek Wingfield
• Terry Hamline
• Jim Dickinson

No Board members were reported as absent or late for this meeting.

Votes and Decisions

The Board conducted 16 votes during the meeting, with all motions made by Jim Dickinson and seconded by Terry Hamline where noted. All votes were conducted by voice vote with three members present: Derek Wingfield, Terry Hamline, and Jim Dickinson.

Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) Approvals:

The Board approved 11 COA applications, all passing unanimously 3-0:

• 02500611-B: COA for 611 North Broadway with conditions requiring curb installation and submission of encroachment easement
• 09290604-F: COA for 602 East High Street with no conditions
• 16780602J: Reissue of COA for 602 Sayre Avenue reflecting previous BOAR decision with two conditions
• 00610202B: COA for 137 Ransom Avenue with no conditions
• 12270733-I: COA for 733 West Main Street with no conditions
• 12270735-G: COA for 735 West Main Street with no conditions
• 13150359-A: COA for 359 South Mill Street with no conditions
• 32300173-F: COA for 173 Old Park Avenue with no conditions
• 02510340-B: COA for 340 South Broadway with conditions requiring final details to be submitted to staff
• 19450365-D: COA for 365 South Upper Street with three conditions regarding repairs, painting, and site plan
• 344 Oldham Avenue: COA with six conditions including material and design specifications

Other Actions:

The Board voted 3-0 to table the case for 347 Merino Street for further study.

Four cases were postponed until May 28, 2008, all by unanimous 3-0 votes: • 237 Barbary Lane • 127 Woodland Avenue • 263 North Broadway • 609 Boonesboro Avenue

All voting members (Derek Wingfield, Terry Hamline, and Jim Dickinson) voted in favor of every motion presented. No transcript timestamps were available for the recorded votes.

Contested Items

The Board addressed one contested item during the meeting that generated significant debate among members.

COA for 344 Oldham Avenue

A heated discussion arose regarding the Certificate of Appropriateness application for 344 Oldham Avenue. The primary points of contention centered on two specific design elements: the proposed use of vinyl versus wood materials and the size of the planned dormer addition.

Board members engaged in extensive debate over these architectural details, though the specific positions taken by individual members and the final outcome of the discussion were not detailed in the available meeting materials. The disagreement appeared to focus on maintaining historical accuracy and appropriateness for the neighborhood character while balancing practical considerations for the property owner.

*Note: Specific transcript timestamps, participant names, and the final resolution of this contested item were not available in the provided meeting materials.*

COA for 611 North Broadway

The Board considered resolution 02500611-B for a Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) application for 611 North Broadway. The proposal involved paving a driveway with concrete at the property.

Jim Dickinson served as the key speaker for this agenda item, presenting the details of the COA request to the Board members.

The Board approved the COA application, but attached specific conditions to the approval. The property owner must install curbing as part of the driveway improvement project. Additionally, the applicant is required to submit an encroachment easement, likely related to any portions of the driveway work that may extend onto public right-of-way or adjacent properties.

The resolution was ultimately approved with these conditions, allowing the property owner to proceed with the concrete driveway paving project once the curb installation and encroachment easement requirements are satisfied.

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

COA for 340 South Broadway

The Board considered agenda item 02510340-B, a resolution for a Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) at 340 South Broadway for the placement of a storage shed.

Jim Dickinson served as the key speaker for this agenda item, presenting the proposal to the Board for review and consideration.

The COA request involved approval for installing a storage shed on the property at 340 South Broadway. The Board's discussion centered on the appropriateness of the proposed structure within the historic district guidelines and requirements.

Following their review and deliberation, the Board approved the COA with specific conditions. The approval requires the submission of final details before the project can proceed, ensuring that all aspects of the storage shed installation meet the district's preservation standards and aesthetic requirements.

The resolution passed, granting the property owner permission to move forward with the storage shed placement once the required final details are provided to and approved by the appropriate reviewing authority.

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

COA for 365 South Upper Street

The Board reviewed resolution 19450365-D for a Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) application for 365 South Upper Street. The proposal involved installing a storage shed on the property.

Jim Dickinson served as the key speaker for this agenda item, presenting the details of the COA request to the Board.

The application was approved with specific conditions that the applicant must fulfill. These conditions include:

• Required repairs to be completed on the property
• Painting work to be performed as specified
• Compliance with the submitted site plan

The Board's approval of this COA allows the property owner to proceed with the storage shed installation, provided they adhere to the stipulated conditions regarding property maintenance and the approved site plan layout.

The resolution was approved by the Board, granting the Certificate of Appropriateness for 365 South Upper Street with the attached conditions.

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

COA for 344 Oldham Avenue

The Board considered a Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) application for 344 Oldham Avenue involving the demolition of an existing porch, construction of an addition, and installation of a dormer.

Jim Dickinson served as the key speaker presenting this agenda item to the Board.

The proposed project included three main components: removing the current porch structure, adding new construction to the property, and installing a dormer feature. The application underwent review according to the Board's standard procedures for certificates of appropriateness.

Following discussion and review of the proposal, the Board approved the COA with six specific conditions attached to the approval. These conditions were established to ensure the project meets appropriate standards and guidelines, though the specific details of each condition were not provided in the available materials.

The Board's decision represents approval for the property owner to proceed with the proposed demolition, addition, and dormer construction work at 344 Oldham Avenue, subject to compliance with the six stipulated conditions.

Outcome: Approved with six conditions

Case for 347 Merino Street

The Board considered a case regarding 347 Merino Street that involved a proposed change to the front foundation material of the property.

The matter was presented as a resolution for the Board's consideration, though specific details of the proposed material change were not elaborated upon in the available meeting materials.

No key speakers were identified for this agenda item, and the discussion details were not captured in the provided transcript information.

The Board ultimately decided to table the case for further study rather than making a determination at this meeting. This decision suggests that additional information, analysis, or consultation may be needed before the Board can make an informed decision on the proposed foundation material change.

The tabling of this case means it will likely return to a future Board meeting agenda once the necessary additional study or information gathering has been completed.

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

Case for 237 Barbary Lane

The Board considered a case regarding 237 Barbary Lane involving the painting of a masonry structure. No detailed discussion or debate was recorded for this agenda item during the meeting.

The Board voted to postpone the case until May 28, 2008, without extensive deliberation captured in the available meeting materials. No specific speakers were identified as presenting arguments or raising concerns about this particular property matter.

The postponement suggests the Board may have needed additional time to review materials, gather more information, or allow for further preparation before making a determination on the painting of the masonry structure at this Barbary Lane address.

The case will be reconsidered at the Board's May 28, 2008 meeting.

Case for 127 Woodland Avenue

The Board considered a case regarding 127 Woodland Avenue during this meeting. The matter involved a request for replacing siding at the property.

No detailed discussion or debate was recorded for this agenda item. The Board made a procedural decision to postpone consideration of the case until May 28, 2008.

The resolution to postpone the case was approved, allowing additional time for review or preparation of materials related to the siding replacement project at 127 Woodland Avenue.

Case for 263 North Broadway

The Board considered a case regarding 263 North Broadway involving the construction of a carport driveway and fencing. However, no detailed discussion of the proposal took place during this meeting.

The Board voted to postpone consideration of this case until May 28, 2008. No specific reasons for the postponement were provided in the available meeting materials, and no speakers presented information about the proposed construction project during this session.

The case will be rescheduled for full review at the May 28, 2008 Board meeting, where the details of the carport driveway and fencing construction proposal are expected to be presented and discussed.

Outcome: Postponed until May 28, 2008

Case for 609 Boonesboro Avenue

The Board considered a case regarding 609 Boonesboro Avenue involving the construction of a deck. No detailed discussion or debate was recorded for this agenda item during the meeting.

The Board voted to postpone the case until May 28, 2008, without extensive deliberation on the merits of the proposed deck construction project.

No specific concerns, presentations, or key speakers were identified in the available meeting records for this postponement decision.

Outcome: The case was postponed to May 28, 2008.