Board of Architectural Review

Summary

Meeting Overview

The Board of Architectural Review met on April 20, 2022, to consider applications for Certificates of Appropriateness and conceptual reviews. The board took 9 votes during the meeting and heard 0 public comments. The meeting included 11 agenda items total.

Of the applications reviewed, 8 Certificates of Appropriateness were approved: - 602 North Broadway - 1831 Nicholasville Road - 1835 Nicholasville Road - 293 South Ashland Avenue - 728 West Short Street - 644 Ballard Street - 817 West Maxwell Street - 417-419 Arcadia Park

One application for a Certificate of Appropriateness at 179 Old Park Avenue was continued to a future meeting. Additionally, the board heard two conceptual reviews presented for informational purposes at 461 North Limestone and at 114, 116, and 120 West High Street.

Votes and Decisions

The meeting included nine votes on Applications for Certificates of Appropriateness, all conducted by voice vote.

179 Old Park Avenue 15:20 The application was continued.

602 North Broadway 20:37 The application passed with standard two conditions.

1831 Nicholasville Road 24:26 The application passed with conditions requiring removal of gravel from the front yard, provision of gravel retention, and standard two conditions.

1835 Nicholasville Road 26:38 The application passed with conditions requiring replacement of gravel with brick pavers, provision of gravel retention, and standard two conditions.

293 South Ashland Avenue 29:10 The application passed with standard two conditions.

728 West Short Street 30:29 The application passed with standard two conditions.

644 Ballard Street 31:31 The application passed with standard two conditions.

817 West Maxwell Street 32:36 The application passed with standard two conditions.

417-419 Arcadia Park 44:01 The application passed with conditions requiring retention of a window on the side, recessed rear windows, standard two conditions, and withdrawal of the garage component.

Contested Items

Application for Certificate of Appropriateness at 114, 116, and 120 West High Street

The board engaged in a heated discussion regarding an application for a Certificate of Appropriateness involving properties at 114, 116, and 120 West High Street. The primary point of contention centered on proposed modifications to these structures, specifically the addition of a third story and various additions to the primary street frontage.

The board's concerns focused on whether these proposed changes aligned with historic preservation guidelines applicable to the properties. The additions to the primary street frontage and the third-story expansion were identified as areas of conflict with established preservation standards.

The extracted data does not specify the identities of board members who took particular positions, the applicant's arguments in support of the project, or the final outcome of the application review.

Application for Certificate of Appropriateness at 179 Old Park Avenue

15:20

The board discussed an application for a Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) for paving work on the side of the house at 179 Old Park Avenue.

Fernando Perez presented the application, which was requested due to water damage issues affecting the property. The applicant sought approval to proceed with paving on the side of the residence as a remedial measure.

During the discussion, the board considered the possibility of postponing the decision to allow for additional work to be completed on the application or property. This suggested the board wanted more information or documentation before making a final determination.

Outcome: The item was continued, meaning the decision was postponed to a future meeting to allow for further review and additional work to be conducted.

Application for Certificate of Appropriateness at 602 North Broadway

19:00

The board considered an application for a Certificate of Appropriateness at 602 North Broadway. Tara Schroeder presented the application, which sought approval for demolishing an existing addition and constructing a new one in its place.

The board approved the application with standard conditions.

Application for Certificate of Appropriateness at 1831 Nicholasville Road

21:11

The board considered an application for a Certificate of Appropriateness at 1831 Nicholasville Road. Catherine Griffith presented the application, which requested approval to refresh gravel and address parking issues at the property.

Application Request

The applicant sought to refresh gravel and resolve parking concerns on the property.

Board Action

The board approved the application with conditions. The approval required the applicant to:

• Remove gravel from the front yard
• Provide gravel retention measures

The conditional approval allows the requested improvements to proceed while ensuring compliance with specific requirements regarding gravel placement and containment.

Application for Certificate of Appropriateness at 1835 Nicholasville Road

25:29

The board considered an application for a Certificate of Appropriateness regarding property improvements at 1835 Nicholasville Road. Catherine Griffith presented the application, which sought approval to refresh the gravel surface and replace it with brick pavers.

The board reviewed the proposal and approved the application with conditions. The approval allows the applicant to proceed with the planned improvements to the property's exterior surface.

Application for Certificate of Appropriateness at 293 South Ashland Avenue

28:08

The board considered an application for a Certificate of Appropriateness at 293 South Ashland Avenue. Zach Ramsey presented the application, which requested approval for replacing a deck at the property.

The board approved the application with standard conditions. No specific concerns or objections were noted during the discussion.

Application for Certificate of Appropriateness at 728 West Short Street

29:52

The board considered an application for a Certificate of Appropriateness at 728 West Short Street. Bennett Clark presented the application, which sought approval for installing a storage building on the property.

The board approved the application with standard conditions.

Application for Certificate of Appropriateness at 644 Ballard Street

31:00

The board considered an application for a Certificate of Appropriateness at 644 Ballard Street. Bill Johnston presented the application, which requested approval for installing solar panels on the property.

The board approved the application with standard conditions.

Application for Certificate of Appropriateness at 817 West Maxwell Street

32:02

The board considered an application for a Certificate of Appropriateness at 817 West Maxwell Street regarding the installation of fencing.

John Karloftis presented the application to the board. The board reviewed the proposal and approved the application with standard conditions.

Outcome: The application was approved.

Application for Certificate of Appropriateness at 417-419 Arcadia Park

33:08

The board considered an application for a Certificate of Appropriateness at 417-419 Arcadia Park. Lee Sims presented the application, which requested approval for a screen porch addition and a garage.

The board approved the screen porch addition with conditions. The applicant subsequently withdrew the request for the garage addition.

The application was approved.

Conceptual Review at 461 North Limestone

1:36:41

The board discussed a conceptual review for a project at 461 North Limestone. The applicant presented plans to demolish an existing shed and construct a new garage on the property.

Key Participants

The discussion involved Joe Costa and Joey Nolasco as primary speakers.

Project Proposal

The applicant outlined plans to remove the current shed structure and replace it with a new garage.

Board Discussion

The board examined the appropriateness of both the location and design of the proposed garage, raising questions about how the project fits within the site context and design standards.

Outcome

This item was treated as informational, with no formal action taken at this time.

Conceptual Review at 114, 116, and 120 West High Street

2:36:41

The board reviewed conceptual plans for a building addition and renovation project at 114, 116, and 120 West High Street. Adrian Mendiando and Steve Graves presented the proposal to the board.

The presentation focused on plans for a building addition and renovation work at the three-address site. The board's discussion centered on the project's impact on the historic structure and how the proposed work would align with applicable historic preservation guidelines.

The outcome of this agenda item was informational in nature, with no formal action taken at this time. The review allowed the applicant to present the conceptual plans and receive feedback from board members regarding historic preservation considerations and other relevant concerns.