Board of Architectural Review

Summary

Meeting Overview

The Board of Architectural Review met on November 18, 2020, under the presiding officer Jim Dickinson. During the meeting, the board approved the minutes from the September 16, 2020 session and reviewed Certificate of Appropriateness applications, with varied outcomes on those applications. The board took 9 motions and votes throughout the session and heard 1 public comment. The meeting addressed 2 agenda items in total.

Attendance

The following individuals were present at the meeting on November 18, 2020:

• Jim Dickinson
• Suzanne Irwin
• Josh Gilpin
• Susan Hill

No absences or late arrivals were recorded.

Votes and Decisions

The meeting included nine votes on Certificates of Appropriateness (COA) applications. All votes passed or were continued as follows:

209 Dantzler Road 22:57 Motion by Ms. Hill, seconded by Mr. Gilpin. Approval of COA with standard conditions passed unanimously, 4-0. Voting in favor: Jim Dickinson, Suzanne Irwin, Josh Gilpin, Susan Hill.

230 Desha Road 45:25 Motion by Ms. Irwin, seconded by Ms. Hill. The matter was continued to December 16th for further information. Unanimous vote, 4-0. Voting in favor: Jim Dickinson, Suzanne Irwin, Josh Gilpin, Susan Hill.

119 South Ashland Avenue 50:00 Motion by Ms. Hill, seconded by Mr. Gilpin. Approval of COA with standard conditions passed unanimously, 4-0. Voting in favor: Jim Dickinson, Suzanne Irwin, Josh Gilpin, Susan Hill.

212 Desha Road 52:12 Motion by Ms. Hill, seconded by Mr. Gilpin. Approval of COA with standard conditions passed unanimously, 4-0. Voting in favor: Jim Dickinson, Suzanne Irwin, Josh Gilpin, Susan Hill.

251 Kentucky Avenue 59:35 Motion by Ms. Irwin, seconded by Mr. Gilpin. Approval of COA with standard conditions passed unanimously, 4-0. Voting in favor: Jim Dickinson, Suzanne Irwin, Josh Gilpin, Susan Hill.

200 East Bell Court 1:32:12 Motion by Mr. Gilpin, seconded by Ms. Irwin. Approval of COA with standard conditions and continued discussion for front yard passed 3-0 with one abstention. Voting in favor: Jim Dickinson, Josh Gilpin, Susan Hill. Abstaining: Suzanne Irwin.

416 Fayette Park 1:40:09 Motion by Ms. Irwin, seconded by Mr. Gilpin. Approval of COA with standard conditions and trellis removal passed 3-0 with one abstention. Voting in favor: Jim Dickinson, Suzanne Irwin, Josh Gilpin. Abstaining: Susan Hill.

133 and 137 Kentucky Avenue 1:54:05 Motion by Ms. Hill, seconded by Mr. Gilpin. Approval of COA with standard conditions and care for tree passed 3-0 with one abstention. Voting in favor: Jim Dickinson, Suzanne Irwin, Susan Hill. Abstaining: Josh Gilpin.

336 Hampton Court 3:01:12 Motion by Ms. Irwin, seconded by Ms. Hill. Approval of demolition and new construction with standard conditions and further study of roof and cladding passed unanimously, 3-0. Voting in favor: Josh Gilpin, Suzanne Irwin, Susan Hill.

Public Comment

Mr. Kay addressed the meeting regarding tree preservation 1:46:25. He expressed concern about potential harm to a shared black walnut tree that could result from construction activities. Mr. Kay emphasized the importance of preserving the tree.

Contested Items

Demolition of Historic Garage at 336 Hampton Court

The board debated the proposed demolition of a historic garage located at 336 Hampton Court. The disagreement centered on balancing preservation concerns against practical constraints. The owner cited the structure's compromised structural integrity and economic hardship in undertaking restoration work as justification for demolition.

The board was divided on this matter, resulting in a split vote. No additional details regarding specific board members' positions, the vote count, or the final outcome are available in the meeting record.

Review of Minutes from September 16, 2020

The board reviewed the minutes from the previous meeting held on September 16, 2020. Jim Dickinson led this agenda item.

The minutes were approved by the board.

Certificate of Appropriateness Applications

The board reviewed various applications for certificates of appropriateness during this agenda item. Key participants in the discussion included Jim Dickinson, Suzanne Irwin, Josh Gilpin, and Susan Hill.

The applications under consideration involved renovations, demolitions, and new constructions within historic districts. The board discussed these proposals to determine their appropriateness for the designated historic areas.

The outcome of the review was varied, indicating that different applications received different determinations based on their individual merits and compliance with historic district guidelines.