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HomeMy Public PortalAbout01 07 2019 BAR Work Session Minutes LEESBURG BOARD OF ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW WORK SESSION MINUTES Monday, 07 January 2019 Town Hall, 25 West Market Street Lower Level Conference Room 2 MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Dale Goodson, Vice Chair Teresa Minchew, Richard Koochagian, Paul Reimers, Stacy Skinner, and Planning Commission Liaison Doris Kidder MEMBERS ABSENT: Julie Pastor STAFF: Preservation Planner Lauren Murphy and Planning & Zoning Assistant Debi Parry Call to Order and Roll Call Chairman Goodson called the meeting to order at 7:00pm, noted attendance and determined that a quorum was present. Adoption of the Meeting Agenda On a motion by Mr. Reimers, seconded by Ms. Skinner, the meeting agenda was adopted by a 5-0-1 vote (Pastor absent). BAR Member Disclosure Mr. Reimers stated he will recuse himself from discussion of TLHP-2018-0105, 109 Wirt Street NW. Continued Cases in the H-1 Overlay Old & Historic District a. TLHP-2018-0103, 32 South King Street Installation of bollards Ms. Parry noted this case was continued from the December 17, 2018 business meeting and provided a brief overview regarding the installation of the gas regulator and two bollards in the right-of-way along the Loudoun Street SE elevation of the building. She stated Washington Gas was able to address some of the questions raised during the public hearing, noting that the gas regulator could be rotated to be parallel to the building; however, justification would be required and the rotation of the gas regulator would not allow the bollards to be moved any closer to the building as they currently meet the minimum distance requirements from the gas appurtenance. She stated the Washington Gas representative also addressed the appearance of the regulator, noting the piping for the regulator could be painted to match the bollards and the building; however, the safety tags and vents must remain unpainted. Further, she stated a decorative treatment could be added to the bollards as long as the dimensions are not changed. Ms. Parry outlined her recommendation that the Board approve the application as submitted, noting the applicant has taken action to mitigate the appearance of the installation by painting the bollards. She stated further efforts to paint portions of the gas regulator in a patchwork fashion or adding a decorative treatment to the bollards would draw more attention to the equipment. BOARD OF ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW WORK SESSION MINUTES January 7, 2019 Page 2 of 3 DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & ZONING · 25 WEST MARKET STREET · LEESBURG, VIRGINIA 20176 Telephone 703.771.2765 · Fax 703.771.2724 · www.leesburgva.gov/planning The applicant, Bill Cammack, and his architect, Dieter Meyer, were in attendance. Mr. Meyer concurred with staff’s comment regarding the desire to keep this installation as simple as possible. He noted there are also several street signs located in this area as well as a Town parking kiosk down the street with three yellow bollards. He stated great effort has been taken by the property owner to upgrade the appearance of this building and this installation by Washington Gas was out of the applicant’s control. Further, he asked that the Board approve the application as submitted with the bollards having already been painted to match the building. There was concern regarding whether having the bollards painted to match the building presents a hazard for pedestrians who may not see them and it was suggested that the bollards be painted gray to match the gray gas regulator. Mr. Meyer noted the significant investment and great care that Mr. Cammack has given in the façade alterations and interior alterations for this building. Vice Chair Minchew proposed a motion to approve TLHP-2018-0103, 32 South King Street, based on the application submitted by Bill Cammack, date stamped November 19, 2018, with the following condition: 1. The bollards will be painted to match the Washington Gas equipment. The motion was seconded by Mr. Koochagian and approved by a 5-0-1 vote (Pastor absent). b. TLHP-2018-0104, 15 Liberty Street SW Reopening 2nd story porch Chairman Goodson noted the applicant asked that this item be continued to a future meeting. He noted that a site visit was held earlier in the evening and asked for a brief update of findings. Mr. Koochagian stated it appears the second story porch is likely not original to the structure. He also provided an overview of additional information that is needed for review of this application. There was further discussion as to whether it would be appropriate for the ceiling of the first story porch to remain open to allow for drainage from the second story, noting additional information is needed regarding whether the beaded ceiling was original to the first story porch. It was also noted that there was discussion at the site visit regarding the age of the house, when the porch was constructed, and the age of the enclosed second story on the porch. Ms. Minchew proposed a motion to continue TLHP-2018-0104, 15 Liberty Street SW to the February 4, 2019 work session agenda. The motion was seconded by Ms. Skinner and approved by a 5-0-1 vote (Pastor absent). c. TLHP-2018-0105, 109 Wirt Street NW Construct rear addition Ms. Murphy noted this case was continued from the December 17, 2018 business meeting and provided a brief overview regarding the construction of a rear addition. She stated clarification was received from the Department of Plan Review confirming that the applicant has an approved site BOARD OF ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW WORK SESSION MINUTES January 7, 2019 Page 3 of 3 DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & ZONING · 25 WEST MARKET STREET · LEESBURG, VIRGINIA 20176 Telephone 703.771.2765 · Fax 703.771.2724 · www.leesburgva.gov/planning plan and there are no additional site plan requirements needed at this time. She stated the applicant has addressed comments regarding the chimney cladding, noting the current proposal shows a stucco treatment with flagstone shoulders for the chimney. She stated the applicant has also addressed concerns from the previous meeting regarding the transition of the siding to the foundation material on the south elevation. She stated given the sensitive nature of this site and the burials found on the adjacent parcel, the applicant has agreed to have an archeologist on site during any excavation work related to the proposed addition. Further, she recommended approval of the application with the following conditions: 1. An archaeologist will remain on site during excavation associated with the foundation for this addition, regardless of the depth. 2. Smooth-faced, cement fiber siding with a 6-inch exposure is approved as an alternative siding material. 3. Any exterior hardware shall be reviewed and approved by the Preservation Planner prior to installation and all fasteners used in construction shall be hidden from view. The applicant, Griff Thomas, stated he is comfortable with staff’s recommendation regarding the need for an archeologist on site during excavation for the new addition. Further, he stated a revised materials matrix was added to the plan set. There was discussion regarding the overhang of the chimney cap, noting the chimney flue will be black metal. Mr. Koochagian proposed a motion to approve TLHP-2018-0105, 109 Wirt Street NW, based on the information provided by Robert Griffith Thomas dated January 4, 2019, with the following conditions: 1. The flue or any exposed metal on the chimney, at the cap, will be black. Further, the overhang of the stucco cap will extend 1.6-inches past the face of the primary chimney structure. 2. An archeologist will remain on site during excavation associated with the foundation for this addition, regardless of depth. 3. Smooth-faced, cement-fiber siding with a 6-inch exposure is approved as an alternative siding material. 4. Any exterior hardware shall be reviewed and approved by the Preservation Planner prior to installation and all fasteners used in construction shall be hidden from view. The motion was seconded by Ms. Skinner and approved by a 4-0-1-1 vote (Reimers recused and Pastor absent). Adjournment: On a motion by Mr. Koochagian, seconded by Ms. Skinner, the meeting was adjourned at 7:42 pm. Dale Goodson, Chairman Deborah Parry, Planning & Zoning Assistant