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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.
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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
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DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & ZONING · 25 WEST MARKET STREET · LEESBURG, VIRGINIA 20176
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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