Board of Architectural Review

Summary

Meeting Overview

The Board of Architectural Review convened on September 19, 2025, to consider matters related to architectural appropriateness and historic preservation. The board addressed two agenda items during the meeting: a Certificate of Appropriateness application for 287 South Limestone and a continuance of a hearing regarding a connector structure. Over the course of the meeting, the board took 3 votes and heard 1 public comment. The Certificate of Appropriateness for 287 South Limestone was approved, while the hearing for the connector structure was tabled.

Attendance

The following board members were recorded for the September 19, 2025 meeting:

Present: - Ms. Hill - Mr. Dickinson - Brack - Ms. Armstrong

Absent: - Sari

Late arrivals: None

Four of the five board members were present for the meeting. Sari was the sole absent member.

Votes and Decisions

Three votes were taken at the September 19, 2025 Board meeting, all of which passed unanimously 4–0.

• Continuance of Hearing 1:02:11: The Board voted to continue a hearing to October 15, 2025. The motion passed by voice vote with 4 ayes and no nays or abstentions. Voting in favor were Ms. Hill, Mr. Dickinson, Brack, and Ms. Armstrong. No identifier was assigned to this item.

• Certificate of Appropriateness – 287 South Limestone 1:26:07: The Board approved a certificate of appropriateness for 287 South Limestone with standard conditions, subject to approval by other city divisions. The motion was made by Brack and seconded by Ms. Hill. The motion passed by voice vote with 4 ayes and no nays or abstentions. Voting in favor were Ms. Hill, Mr. Dickinson, Brack, and Ms. Armstrong.

• Approval of Minutes 1:27:08: The Board approved the minutes from the July 23, 2025, and August 20, 2025 meetings. The motion was made by Brack; no second was recorded. The motion passed by voice vote with 4 ayes and no nays or abstentions. Voting in favor were Ms. Hill, Mr. Dickinson, Brack, and Ms. Armstrong.

Public Comment

One member of the public addressed the Board during the public comment period at the September 19, 2025 meeting.

• Austin Mayer spoke at 1:13:19 regarding noise and property concerns related to a newly constructed deck. Mayer expressed concerns that the deck was encroaching on his property and that it was generating noise impacts affecting the surrounding residential area.

No additional public comments were recorded for this meeting.

Contested Items

Noise and Property Encroachment at 287 South Limestone

Residents raised concerns regarding a newly constructed deck at 287 South Limestone, with the dispute centering on two related issues: noise generated by the structure and its alleged encroachment onto neighboring property. Community members expressed opposition during the meeting, prompting a discussion among the Board on whether the deck complies with applicable zoning regulations.

The nature of the disagreement involved neighboring residents who objected to the deck's construction, citing both the noise impact and the question of whether the structure extends beyond the property boundaries permitted under local zoning rules. The Board engaged with these concerns and discussed the matter in the context of regulatory compliance.

No additional outcome details, including any votes taken, enforcement actions directed, or timeline for resolution, are reflected in the available meeting data.

Certificate of Appropriateness for 287 South Limestone

1:03:14

The board took up the matter of a Certificate of Appropriateness for a deck constructed at 287 South Limestone. Key speakers during this discussion included Mr. Armetti and Austin Mayer.

The discussion centered on whether to approve the certificate for the deck that had been built at the property. As part of the board's deliberations, members considered noise complaints associated with the property as well as the project's compliance with applicable zoning requirements.

The board ultimately voted to approve the Certificate of Appropriateness for the deck at 287 South Limestone.

Continuance of hearing for connector structure

56:46

The board took up the continuance of a hearing concerning a connector structure between two buildings. Ms. Hill and Mr. Taylor were the key speakers during this discussion.

The board considered matters related to the design and structural aspects of the proposed connector structure, with members raising concerns in those areas as part of their deliberations.

The item was ultimately tabled, meaning no final decision was reached at this meeting and the matter will be carried forward for further consideration at a future session.