Board of Architectural Review

Summary

Meeting Overview

The Board of Architectural Review convened on November 19, 2025, at 101 East Fine Street, Room 220. The meeting addressed 12 agenda items in total, with all items receiving approval. The board considered 11 Certificates of Appropriateness for properties across the city, covering addresses including 1007 Fontaine Road, 135 Ransom Avenue, 497 East Main Street, 423 West Fayette Park, 538 Arcadia Park, 200 West High Street, 2930 Cadentown Road, 257 South Hanover Avenue, 128 Clay Avenue, 624 North Broadway, and 107 South Ashland Avenue, in addition to a slate of staff-approved applications. Across the meeting, 12 motions and votes were taken, and 2 public comments were heard.

Attendance

The following 10 members were present at the November 19, 2025 Board meeting:

• Joe Martin Olich
• Brad Hawkins
• Cindy Trap
• Mike Tuttle
• Lindsay Mosley
• Sarah Katzenmeyer
• Tommy Walleyes
• Jennifer Gibson
• Darren Taylor
• Ralph Whitley

No members were recorded as absent or late. The board achieved full attendance for this meeting.

Votes and Decisions

The Board took the following actions at the November 19, 2025 meeting. All votes were conducted by voice vote.

• Consent Agenda 2:16: The Board approved 37 staff-approved applications in a single voice vote. The motion passed.

• Case 07-201-007-A – 1007 Fontaine Road 6:09: The Chair moved approval of a certificate of appropriateness. The motion passed, subject to one non-standard condition and two standard conditions.

• Case 15740135-J – 135 Ransom Avenue 7:43: The Chair moved approval of a certificate of appropriateness. The motion passed, subject to two standard conditions and a condition to provide final door and window details.

• Case 12260497-H – 497 East Main Street 9:52: The Chair moved approval of a certificate of appropriateness. The motion passed, subject to two standard conditions.

• Case 17310424-N – 423 West Fayette Park 12:35: The Chair moved approval of a certificate of appropriateness. The motion passed, subject to two standard conditions.

• Case 00510538-6-D – 538 Arcadia Park 14:08: The Chair moved approval of a certificate of appropriateness. The motion passed, subject to two standard conditions.

• Case 09300200-CC – 200 West High Street 18:35: The Chair moved approval of a certificate of appropriateness. The motion passed, subject to two standard conditions and an additional condition to replace a tree with a similar-size tree.

• Case 0876025 – 257 South Hanover Avenue 55:45: The Chair moved approval of a certificate of appropriateness. The motion passed, subject to two standard conditions and a condition to submit final door and window details.

• Case 43732930-C – 2930 Cadentown Road 1:22:23: The Chair moved approval of a certificate of appropriateness. The motion passed, subject to two standard conditions and a condition to not remove plant material outside three feet of the existing structure.

• Case 04150128-A – 128 Clay Avenue 1:30:34: The Chair moved approval of a certificate of appropriateness. The motion passed with one abstention, subject to two standard conditions and a condition to not use stamped concrete.

• Case 025-00624-D – 624 North Broadway 1:41:53: The Chair moved approval of a certificate of appropriateness. The motion passed, subject to two standard conditions and a condition to reduce roof pitch and use asphalt or hardy shake shingles.

• Case 00710107-N – 107 South Ashland Avenue 2:12:34: The Chair moved approval of a certificate of appropriateness. The motion passed, subject to two standard conditions and a condition for an 8-foot wall with a 2-foot open brick pattern.

Public Comment

Two members of the public addressed the Board during the November 19, 2025 meeting, both speaking to the same agenda item concerning a demolition at 2930 Cadentown Road.

• Leon Slatter 1:29:23 spoke in support of the proposed demolition at 2930 Cadentown Road. Slatter raised concerns about squatters at the property and expressed support for moving forward with the demolition. He also emphasized the importance of the site remaining a single-family home.

• Kimberly Robinson 1:32:08 also spoke in favor of the demolition at 2930 Cadentown Road. Robinson echoed the sentiment that the area should be maintained as a single residential home and raised concerns about developers, suggesting that protecting the property's residential character was a priority.

Both speakers were aligned in their support for the demolition and shared a common concern about preserving the single-family nature of the property at 2930 Cadentown Road.

Contested Items

Two items on the November 19, 2025 Board meeting agenda drew notable discussion and opposition.

Tree Removal at 128 Clay Avenue

The Board considered a request involving the removal of a healthy tree at 128 Clay Avenue. The central tension was that while the tree had been identified as inappropriately placed, it remained in good health — raising concerns among those present about whether removal was justified under applicable guidelines. The Board grappled with balancing the procedural question of improper placement against the broader principle of preserving healthy trees. Specific outcome details were not recorded in the available data, but the item was flagged as contentious due to the conflict between site-placement standards and tree preservation considerations.

Fence Height at 107 South Ashland Avenue

A proposal regarding fencing at 107 South Ashland Avenue generated discussion centered on the appropriateness of an 8-foot fence height. The applicant cited security concerns as the basis for requesting the taller fence. Community opposition arose around whether an 8-foot solid fence was appropriate for the location. The Board reached a compromise: the approved solution allowed for a 6-foot solid wall topped with a 2-foot open brick pattern, bringing the total structure to 8 feet while addressing concerns about the visual and physical impact of a fully solid 8-foot barrier. This outcome balanced the security needs raised by the applicant with the design and community concerns raised during deliberations.

Staff-approved applications

2:16

The board noted a total of 37 staff-approved applications and moved to consider them read into the record. No key speakers were identified in connection with this item, and no concerns or debate were recorded. The applications were approved.

Certificate of Appropriateness at 1007 Fontaine Road

Case 07-201-007-A 6:09

The board took up Case 07-201-007-A, an application for a Certificate of Appropriateness at 1007 Fontaine Road, which centered on a proposed carport construction at the property.

Key Speaker: Brad Hawkins

• Brad Hawkins was the primary speaker on this agenda item, presenting or addressing the application before the board.
• The discussion included consideration of final details related to the carport construction, with the board indicating that certain specifics would need to be resolved as part of the approval conditions.
• The board noted that should any changes occur to the proposed plans, the applicant would be required to resubmit for further review.

Outcome: The board approved the application for the Certificate of Appropriateness, subject to conditions requiring finalization of details and resubmission in the event of plan modifications.

Certificate of Appropriateness at 135 Ransom Avenue

Case 15740135-J 7:43

The board took up Case 15740135-J, an application for a Certificate of Appropriateness at 135 Ransom Avenue, covering a proposed rear addition and garage construction on the property.

Key Speaker - Cindy Trap was the primary speaker during this agenda item.

Discussion The board discussed the application for the rear addition and garage construction. As part of the review, conditions were identified regarding final door and window details, indicating that those specific design elements had not yet been fully resolved at the time of the meeting and would require further specification before the project could proceed.

Outcome The board approved the application, with conditions attached requiring that the final door and window details be submitted and confirmed. The approval was contingent on those outstanding details being addressed, reflecting the board's standard practice of ensuring design elements are consistent with appropriateness standards before construction moves forward.

Certificate of Appropriateness at 497 East Main Street

Case 12260497-H 9:52

The board took up Case 12260497-H, an application for a Certificate of Appropriateness at 497 East Main Street. The item centered on a proposal for exchanging openings and removing shutters at the property, considered under standard conditions.

Key Speaker: - Mike Tuttle participated as a key speaker in the discussion of this case.

The board discussed the application, which involved modifications to the property's exterior openings and the removal of shutters. The item was presented with standard conditions attached, and the discussion addressed the appropriateness of the proposed changes within the context of the historic district or applicable preservation standards governing the property.

Outcome: The board approved the application for the Certificate of Appropriateness at 497 East Main Street.

Certificate of Appropriateness at 423 West Fayette Park

Case 17310424-N 12:35

The board took up Case 17310424-N, an application for a Certificate of Appropriateness at 423 West Fayette Park. The item was presented as a discussion regarding the installation of a platform at the property.

• Key speaker: Sarah Katzenmeyer participated in the discussion of this agenda item.
• Proposal: The application concerned the installation of a platform, considered under the standard conditions applicable to such requests.
• Outcome: The board approved the application, with standard conditions attached.

No additional concerns, debate points, or presentation details are reflected in the available record for this item.

Certificate of Appropriateness at 538 Arcadia Park

Case 00510538-6-D | 14:08

The board took up a discussion item regarding an application for a Certificate of Appropriateness at 538 Arcadia Park. The application concerned the installation of a deck and fence at the property.

Tommy Walleyes was a key speaker during this agenda item. The discussion centered on the proposed deck and fence installation, with the application considered under standard conditions.

The board approved the Certificate of Appropriateness for the project.

Certificate of Appropriateness at 200 West High Street

Case 09300200-CC 18:35

The Board took up Case 09300200-CC, an application for a Certificate of Appropriateness at 200 West High Street. The item was presented as a discussion of a proposal to remove a sycamore tree from the property.

Jennifer Gibson was the key speaker during this agenda item. The Board's discussion centered on the application for tree removal, with consideration given to conditions that would accompany any approval, including requirements for a replacement tree and standard conditions applicable to such cases.

The Board ultimately approved the application, with conditions for tree replacement and standard conditions attached to the approval.

Certificate of Appropriateness at 2930 Cadentown Road

Case 43732930-C 1:22:23

The board took up Case 43732930-C, an application for a Certificate of Appropriateness at 2930 Cadentown Road. Lindsay Mosley was the key speaker presenting on this item.

The application sought approval for the demolition of a house and garage on the property. The discussion included conditions associated with the proposed demolition, specifically addressing the removal of plant material on the site as well as a set of standard conditions applicable to demolition approvals of this type.

The board approved the application, with the conditions for plant material removal and the standard conditions incorporated into the approval.

Certificate of Appropriateness at 257 South Hanover Avenue

Case 0876025 55:45

The board took up Case 0876025, an application for a Certificate of Appropriateness at 257 South Hanover Avenue. The item centered on a proposed rear addition to the property.

Key Speaker - Joe Martin Olich participated as a key speaker in the discussion.

Discussion

The board discussed the application for the rear addition, with the review including consideration of conditions related to final door and window details. These details were identified as elements requiring further specification as part of the approval process.

Outcome

The board approved the Certificate of Appropriateness for the rear addition at 257 South Hanover Avenue, subject to conditions addressing the final door and window details.

Certificate of Appropriateness at 128 Clay Avenue

Case 04150128-A | 1:30:34

The board discussed an application for a Certificate of Appropriateness at 128 Clay Avenue, covering the removal of a tree and the installation of a driveway and patio on the property.

Key Speaker: Tony Barrett

• The discussion centered on the proposed scope of work, which included tree removal alongside the new driveway and patio installations.
• The board considered conditions to attach to any approval, with a notable requirement that no stamped concrete be used in the project — a condition reflecting the board's standards for appropriate materials within the district.

Outcome: The application was approved, subject to the condition prohibiting the use of stamped concrete in the driveway and patio installation.

Certificate of Appropriateness at 624 North Broadway

1:41:53

The board took up Case 025-00624-D, an application for a Certificate of Appropriateness at 624 North Broadway. The application involved proposed changes to the property's roof and siding.

The board discussed the application with conditions related to roof pitch and material, indicating that specific requirements were attached to the approval to ensure the proposed work met applicable standards for the property.

The board ultimately approved the application.

> Note: No key speakers were identified in the available data for this agenda item. A full account of individual presentations, arguments, or concerns raised during the discussion is not available from the provided source material.

Certificate of Appropriateness at 107 South Ashland Avenue

Case 00710107-N 2:12:34

The Board took up Case 00710107-N, an application for a Certificate of Appropriateness at 107 South Ashland Avenue. The item was presented as a discussion regarding the construction of a perimeter wall at the property.

Key speakers in this item included Darren Taylor and Ralph Whitley. The discussion centered on the proposed perimeter wall, with the Board considering specific conditions related to its design and construction. The conditions under consideration included an 8-foot wall height incorporating a 2-foot open brick pattern, a design detail that appeared to factor into the Board's deliberations on the appropriateness of the proposed construction.

The Board ultimately approved the application, with the conditions for the 8-foot wall with the 2-foot open brick pattern incorporated into the approval.