Board of Architectural Review

Members Present: Ewing (chair), Wertimer, Alexander, Faust, Harrison, White Staff Present: Dowd, Stubblefield, Risse, Jordan (recording) AGENDA BOARD OF ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW APRIL 22, 2015 4:30 P.M. 75 CALHOUN STREET (Harrison chaired this item) 1. 79 Wentworth Street - - TMS #457-08-01-069 APP. NO. 154-22-1 Request final approval of sample panel for new construction of six-story hotel over parking. (Harleston Village) Old and Historic District Owner: Restoration on King LLC Applicant: Robbie Marty/ Neil Stevenson Architects MOTION: Final approval with staff comments from site discussion, with final review by staff. MADE BY: White SECOND: Faust VOTE: FOR 4 AGAINST 0 (Ewing recused) 2. 246 Spring Street - - TMS # 460-10-02-005 APP. NO. 154-22-2 Request conceptual approval for new construction of five-story hotel with 116 car garage. (Westside) Old City District Owner: Bennett Hospitality Applicant: Chris Schmitt MOTION: Deferral with staff comments and Board comments including restudy of front entry massing, fenestration, increase in height and introduction of greater detailing. MADE BY: Alexander SECOND: Harrison VOTE: FOR 4 AGAINST 0 (Faust recused) (Wertimer arrives) 3. 642 Meeting Street - - TMS #461-13-03-005 APP. NO. 154-22-3 Request preliminary approval for Phase II addition to existing school. Not Rated (East Central) c. 2011 Old City District- Upper Owner: Meeting Street Academy Applicant: Stephen Ramos/ LS3P Associates MOTION: Preliminary approval with staff comments and final review by staff. MADE BY: White SECOND: Wertimer VOTE: FOR 5 AGAINST 0 (Alexander recused) BOARD OF ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW APRIL 22, 2015 PAGE 2 4. 89 Ashley Avenue - - TMS # 457-03-03-059 APP. NO. 154-22-4 Request preliminary approval for new construction of one-story shed at rear of main house and relocation of HVAC units. Category 2 (Harleston Village) c. 1838 Old and Historic District Owner: Thomas Arnold Applicant: Laura Altman/ LFA Architecture MOTION: Withdrawn for staff review. (White leaves) 5. 40 North Market Street - - TMS # 458-05-03-035 APP. NO. 154-22-5 Request preliminary approval for alterations to fenestration on the east and south facades. Category 4 c. pre-1884 Old and Historic District Owner: Mikell Harper Applicant: Eddie Bello/ McMillan Pazdan Smith Architects MOTION: Preliminary approval with staff comments and final review by staff. MADE BY: Alexander SECOND: Faust VOTE: FOR 5 AGAINST 0 6. 57 South Market Street - - TMS #458-05-03-069 APP. NO. 154-22-6 Request final approval for signage package for new restaurant to include mural, right-angle sign and window graphics. Not Rated c. 1928-44 Old and Historic District Owner: Mark Owsald/Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse Applicant: Brooks Sign Center MOTION: Deferred by Applicant 7. 380 King Street - - TMS #457-04-02-022 APP. NO. 154-22-7 Request final approval for revisions to previously-approved patio to include new awning and changes to storefront. Not Rated (CBD) c. 1955 Old and Historic District Owner: NAI Avant Applicant: Nicholas Zager/ Norr Architect MOTION: Applicant not present- no action taken. MADE BY: SECOND: VOTE: FOR AGAINST BOARD OF ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW APRIL 22, 2015 PAGE 3 8. 710 King Street - - TMS #463-16-03-071 APP. NO. 154-22-8 Request after-the-fact approval for wall mounted planters and tables on west façade. Not Rated (Westside) c.1951-55 Old City District- Upper Owner: Rerun Applicant: Luke Jarrett/ Byers Design Group MOTION: Approval with admonishment not to repeat violation of process. MADE BY: Wertimer SECOND: Alexander VOTE: FOR 3 AGAINST 2 (Ewing, Faust) 9. 5 & 7 Henrietta Street - - TMS #459-13-03-008 APP. NO. 154-22-9 Request conceptual approval for new construction of two-story residence over parking. (Mazyck-Wraggborough) Old and Historic District Owner: John Ferrell Applicant: John Ferrell MOTION: Deferral with staff comments and Board recommendations to reduce height and massing, restudy building configuration, and reduce lot coverage. MADE BY: Wertimer SECOND: Faust VOTE: FOR 4 AGAINST 1 (Harrison) 10. 91 Bogard Street- - TMS #460-11-02-124 APP. NO. 154-22-10 Request conceptual approval for new construction of two-story residence behind existing historic house. Category 4 (Cannon-Elliottborough) Old City District Owner: CKC Properties LLC Applicant: Ashley Jennings/ AJ Architects MOTION: Denial per staff comments. MADE BY: Faust SECOND: Harrison VOTE: FOR 3 AGAINST 2 (Alexander, Wertimer)