Board of Architectural Review

Summary

Meeting Overview

The Board of Architectural Review held a teleconference meeting on January 20, 2021, presided over by James Dickinson. The board considered six agenda items related to properties in various historic districts and took five motions to a vote. The meeting included one public comment. Five of the six properties reviewed—139 Ransom Avenue in the Aylesford Historic District, 276 Clay Avenue in the Aylesford Historic District, 230 DeShay Road in the Ashland Park Historic District, 175 Rosemont Garden in the Pensacola Park Historic District, and 340 South Broadway in the South Hill Historic District—were approved. One item, 363 Transylvania Park in the Aylesford Historic District, was presented for informational purposes.

Attendance

The following individuals were present at the meeting on January 20, 2021:

• James Dickinson
• Barry
• Suzanne Irwin
• Josh Gulpin
• Ms. Hill

No attendees were recorded as absent or late.

Votes and Decisions

The meeting included five votes on certificates of appropriateness, all conducted by voice vote and all passed.

139 Ransom Avenue 13:05 A certificate of appropriateness was approved with two standard conditions. The motion was made by Mr. Chair.

276 Clay Avenue 15:34 A certificate of appropriateness was approved with two standard conditions. The motion was made by Chair.

230 DeShay Road 17:58 A certificate of appropriateness was approved with three conditions, including submission of final door and window details. The motion was made by Mr. Chairman.

175 Rosemont Garden 20:37 A certificate of appropriateness was approved with two standard conditions. The motion was made by Mr. Chair.

340 South Broadway 24:45 A certificate of appropriateness was approved with two standard conditions. The motion was made by Chair.

Public Comment

Karen Patrone addressed the board regarding concerns about a proposed addition to 363 Transylvania Park 1:01:54. Her comments focused on three main areas:

• Size of the addition — Ms. Patrone expressed concerns about the scale of the proposed addition and its appropriateness for the site.

• Neighborhood character — She raised concerns about how the addition would impact the overall character of the neighborhood.

• Green space — Ms. Patrone expressed concerns about the amount of green space that would remain on the property following the addition.

Contested Items

363 Transylvania Park Addition

Community members raised concerns about a proposed addition to the property at 363 Transylvania Park. The primary points of contention centered on three aspects of the project:

• Size and mass of the addition — Neighbors expressed concerns about the scale of the proposed structure and its physical footprint.

• Neighborhood character — Community members worried about how the addition would affect the overall character and aesthetic of the neighborhood.

• Green space impact — Concerns were raised regarding the amount of green space that would remain on the property following the addition.

The opposition came from neighbors in the surrounding area who attended the meeting to voice their objections to the proposal.

139 Ransom Avenue (Aylesford Historic District)

An application to install a storage shed at 139 Ransom Avenue within the Aylesford Historic District was discussed and approved during this meeting. 10:53

James Dickinson presented the matter to the board. The application was approved with standard conditions applied to the project.

The outcome of this agenda item was approval of the storage shed installation.

276 Clay Avenue (Aylesford Historic District)

An application to construct a covered patio at 276 Clay Avenue within the Aylesford Historic District was discussed and approved by the board. 13:39

James Dickinson presented the application to the board. The proposal was approved with standard conditions applied to the project.

230 DeShay Road (Ashland Park Historic District)

An application to construct a garage at 230 DeShay Road was discussed and approved by the board. 16:09

Key Speaker James Dickinson presented on this agenda item.

Outcome The application was approved with conditions. As part of the approval, the applicant is required to submit final door and window details for the proposed garage.

175 Rosemont Garden (Pensacola Park Historic District)

An application to construct an addition and fence at 175 Rosemont Garden in the Pensacola Park Historic District was discussed and approved during this meeting. 19:02

James Dickinson presented on this agenda item. The application was approved with standard conditions.

340 South Broadway (South Hill Historic District)

21:53

An application for alterations at 340 South Broadway in the South Hill Historic District was presented and discussed. The proposal included three main components: altering openings, constructing interior outdoor rooms, and constructing exterior stairs.

James Dickinson presented the item to the board. The application was approved with standard conditions applied to the project.

363 Transylvania Park (Aylesford Historic District)

This agenda item presented a conceptual review of a proposed addition to a historic structure located at 363 Transylvania Park in the Aylesford Historic District, along with a front door replacement 1:00:00.

Key Participants

The discussion involved Barry, Patrick Nall, and Karen Patrone.

Presentation and Discussion

The meeting addressed a conceptual design proposal for modifications to the historic property. The review covered both the proposed addition to the existing structure and plans for replacing the front door.

Concerns Raised

Participants expressed concerns regarding the size and mass of the proposed addition. These dimensional and volumetric aspects of the design were identified as issues requiring further consideration.

Outcome

The item was treated as informational in nature, with no final decision rendered at this time. The conceptual review provided an opportunity to discuss the proposal and identify key concerns that would likely need to be addressed in future submissions or revisions.