Board of Architectural Review

Summary

Meeting Overview

The Board of Architectural Review met on July 22, 2026, with an Acting Chair presiding. The board addressed three agenda items during the meeting: Staff Approvals, Certificate of Appropriateness Applications, and a Conceptual Review for 533 East Main Street. The board took eight motions and votes during the meeting and heard two public comments. One agenda item—Certificate of Appropriateness Applications—resulted in approval, while the other two items were presented for informational purposes.

Attendance

The following individuals were present at the Board meeting on July 22, 2026:

• Beth
• Bryan
• Councilmember Boone
• Olivia
• Jim Coleman
• Traci Jones
• Phil
• Jonathan
• Hannah
• Robert
• Christine
• Mary Quinn
• Stephen
• Margaret

No members were absent or late.

Votes and Decisions

The Board voted on eight Certificates of Appropriateness during the meeting.

215 Desha Road – Approved by voice vote 39:19. The certificate was approved with the condition that once reviewed by other city divisions, any changes must be resubmitted to the staff or board for review and approval prior to issuance of the certificate of appropriateness.

371 Linden Walk – Postponed 58:43. The matter was continued to August 19, 2026, with a 60-day extension.

497 East Main Street – Approved by voice vote 1:01:26. The certificate was approved with the condition that once reviewed by other city divisions, any changes must be resubmitted to the staff or board for review and approval prior to issuance of the certificate of appropriateness.

533 East Main Street – Approved by voice vote 1:03:34. The certificate was approved with the condition that once reviewed by other city divisions, any changes must be resubmitted to the staff or board for review and approval prior to issuance of the certificate of appropriateness.

452 West Third Street – Approved by voice vote 1:12:04. The certificate was approved with the condition that once reviewed by other city divisions, any changes must be resubmitted to the staff or board for review and approval prior to issuance of the certificate of appropriateness.

166 Wabash Drive – Approved by voice vote 1:14:30. The certificate was approved with the condition that once reviewed by other city divisions, any changes must be resubmitted to the staff or board for review and approval prior to issuance of the certificate of appropriateness.

3011 Old Todds Road – Approved by voice vote 1:58:36. The certificate was approved with the condition that a site plan clearly delineating the location and transition points from the six-foot high fence to the four-foot high fencing be submitted to staff for review and approval prior to issuance of the certificate of appropriateness.

3019 Old Todds Road – Approved by voice vote 2:04:19. The certificate was approved with the condition that a site plan clearly delineating the location and transition points from the six-foot high fence to the four-foot high fencing be submitted to staff for review and approval prior to issuance of the certificate of appropriateness.

Public Comment

Two residents provided public comment during the meeting regarding a proposed fence construction project.

Brandon Server 1:16:11 addressed concerns about fence construction at 3011 Old Todds Road. Server expressed that the proposed fence by Link-Belt would restrict access to his backyard and negatively affect his property value.

Kimberly Robinson 1:36:35 opposed the design of the proposed fence, specifically the six-foot woven fence planned by Link-Belt. Robinson argued that this fence design would not be consistent with the historical character of the neighborhood.

Contested Items

Fence Construction at 3011 and 3019 Old Todds Road

Community members raised concerns about a proposed fence construction project by Link-Belt at 3011 and 3019 Old Todds Road. The opposition centered on the design and anticipated impact of the fence on the neighborhood.

Specific concerns expressed by community members included issues related to access and neighborhood aesthetics. The proposed fence design was viewed as problematic by residents who attended the meeting to voice their objections.

Staff Approvals

31:18

The Board reviewed a list of staff-approved applications for various renovations and constructions in historic districts. The Acting Chair presented this informational item to the Board.

This agenda item was presented for informational purposes, allowing the Board to be apprised of applications that had been approved through the staff review process. The specific details of individual applications reviewed were not elaborated in the available meeting materials.

Certificate of Appropriateness Applications

The Board discussed and voted on several applications for certificates of appropriateness for construction and renovation projects in historic districts 37:14.

The Acting Chair led the discussion on these applications, which seek approval for work proposed within historic preservation areas. The Board reviewed multiple projects and considered whether the proposed construction and renovation work met the standards for appropriateness within the historic districts.

The applications were approved by the Board.

Conceptual Review for 533 East Main Street

2:13:29

The board conducted a conceptual review of a proposal for an addition and site work at 533 East Main Street. Jackson Cane presented the proposal to the board for discussion.

The review focused on design elements and their compatibility with the historic district. The board examined how the proposed addition and site work would integrate with the existing structure and the surrounding historic context.

This agenda item was informational in nature, with the outcome serving to provide the board with details about the proposal rather than to reach a final decision. The conceptual review allowed the board to discuss the project's design approach and considerations for historic district compliance before any further action.