Board of Architectural Review

December 16, 2020 · 18,203 words

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Summary

Meeting Overview

The Board of Architectural Review held a meeting on December 16, 2020, via teleconference, presided over by Mr. Dickinson. The board considered 13 agenda items and took 13 votes during the session. There were no public comments heard during the meeting.

The board's primary focus was reviewing Certificates of Appropriateness (COA) applications for various properties. Of the 12 COA applications reviewed, 11 were approved: 426 North Limestone, 474 West Second Street, 256 Bell Place, 147 Old Park Avenue, 1827 Nicholasville Road, 336 Hampton Court, 200 East Bell Court, 331 Linden Walk, 183 Old Park Avenue, 320 and 322 Deshay Road, and 346 Deshay Road. One COA application for 612 Central Avenue was denied. The board also approved the 2021 meeting calendar.

Attendance

The following individuals were present at the meeting on December 16, 2020:

Mr. Dickinson
Ms. Hill
Ms. Irwin
Mr. Gilpin

No attendees were recorded as absent or late.

Votes and Decisions

The meeting resulted in 13 votes, all conducted by voice vote. Twelve Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) applications were considered, along with approval of the 2021 meeting calendar.

Approved COAs with Standard Conditions:

426 North Limestone 15:57 — Motion by Ms. Hill, seconded by Josh. Passed 4-0.

474 West Second Street 20:00 — Motion by Ms. Hill, seconded by Ms. Irwin. Passed 3-0 with 1 abstention.

256 Bell Place 21:41 — Motion by Ms. Hill, seconded by Ms. Irwin. Passed 4-0.

Approved COAs with Specific Conditions:

147 Old Park Avenue 24:57 — Motion by Ms. Hill, seconded by Mr. Gilpin. Passed 4-0. Final details of columns to be submitted prior to COA issuance.

1827 Nicholasville Road 28:18 — Motion by Ms. Hill, seconded by Mr. Gilpin. Passed 4-0. Final details of roof and columns to be submitted prior to COA issuance.

336 Hampton Court 34:34 — Motion by Ms. Hill, seconded by Mr. Gilpin. Passed 4-0. Photographs and measured floor plans to be submitted prior to demolition.

200 East Bell Court 1:05:50 — Motion by Ms. Hill, seconded by Mr. Gilpin. Passed 3-0 with 1 abstention. Final details to be submitted to staff for review and approval.

331 Linden Walk 1:12:06 — Motion by Ms. Hill, seconded by Mr. Gilpin. Passed 4-0. Deck should have skirting; final details to be submitted.

183 Old Park Avenue 1:14:47 — Motion by Mr. Gilpin, seconded by Ms. Irwin. Passed 4-0. Final brick paver and stone selection to be submitted.

320 and 322 Deshay Road 1:39:20 — Motion by Mr. Gilpin, seconded by Ms. Irwin. Passed 4-0. Design of more open top is in keeping with character.

346 Deshay Road 2:21:55 — Motion by Mr. Gilpin, seconded by Ms. Hill. Passed 4-0. Use rectangular wood shingles or siding to match first floor walls.

Disapproved COA:

612 Central Avenue for window replacement 2:14:17 — Motion by Ms. Hill, seconded by Mr. Dickinson. Passed 3-1. Voting in favor: Mr. Dickinson, Ms. Hill, Mr. Gilpin. Voting against: Ms. Irwin.

Other Business:

2021 Meeting Calendar 2:27:55 — Approved by voice vote 4-0.

Contested Items

Approval of COA for 612 Central Avenue

The board considered an application for a Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) for window replacement at 612 Central Avenue. The application resulted in a split vote and was ultimately disapproved.

The primary point of contention was the applicant's proposed use of vinyl windows for the replacement project. The applicant argued in favor of the vinyl windows, presenting arguments about their quality and appropriateness for the property. However, the board did not find these arguments persuasive enough to approve the application, and the COA was denied based on the window material choice.