Architectural Review Board

Minutes Architectural Review Board September 28, 2020 Electronic Meeting Members Present Members Absent Staff Karen Irvin, Vice Chair Carthon Davis III, Chair Kate Schwartz Jonathan Gerlach Sabina Weitzman Adriana Moss James Whitman Susan Pates Vice Chair Irvin called the Architectural Review Board meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. OPENING REMARKS Vice Chair Irvin stated that the meeting was being held electronically through the “GoTo Meeting” application, pursuant to City Council Ordinance 20-05, An Ordinance to Address Continuity of City Government during the Pendency of a Pandemic Disaster. The members participating were Karen Irvin, Jonathan Gerlach, Adriana Moss, and Susan Pates. Members of the public have been invited to access this meeting by public access television Cox Channel 84, Verizon Channel 42, online at www.regionalwebtv.com, or on Facebook Live at www.facebook.com/FXBGgov. Vice Chair Irvin determined that a quorum of 4 members was present, and asked if public notice requirements had been met. Ms. Schwartz confirmed that they had. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Mr. Gerlach requested to add a discussion of livestreaming meetings to Other Business. Mr. Gerlach motioned to approve the agenda as amended. Ms. Moss seconded. The motion carried 4-0. DISCLOSURE OF EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS Vice Chair Irvin asked if any Board member had engaged in any ex parte communication on any item before the Board. No Board members had any ex parte communication to report. DISCLOSURE OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST Vice Chair Irvin asked if any Board member had a conflict of interest for any item before the Board. No Board member had a conflict of interest to report. PUBLIC HEARING Continued Applications A. COA 2020-38 – 107 Amelia Street – Community Property Group, LLC requests to replace the existing Masonite siding at this commercial building with new composite siding. The applicant was not present. No additional public comments were received for the application. Ms. Pates asked if any of the siding had been removed yet. Ms. Schwartz said it had not. 1  Ms. Moss made a motion to approve the removal of the Masonite siding as recommended by staff. Ms. Pates seconded. The motion carried 4-0. Ms. Moss made a motion to continue the request to install replacement composite siding until the original siding could be assessed. Ms. Pates seconded. The motion carried 4-0. B. COA 2020-40 – 201 Caroline Street – Karen Hyland requests to replace the existing diamond-patterned asbestos shingle roof on the original portion of this residence with dimensional asphalt shingles and install half-round gutters at the eaves. The applicant was not present. No additional public comments were received. All the Board members indicated that they agreed with the staff recommendation. Mr. Gerlach made a motion to approve the installation of half-round gutters and round downspouts in previously used locations. Ms. Moss seconded. The motion carried 4-0. Mr. Gerlach made a motion to deny the request to replace the asbestos roofing with asphalt shingles as it does not meet the standards in City Code §72-23.1(D)2, specifically standard #6. Ms. Moss seconded. The motion carried 4-0. C. COA 2020-41 – 203 Princess Elizabeth Street – Lesa and Mike Carter request to construct a one-story detached garage on the west side of this single-family residence. Architect Melissa Colombo was present to represent the application. No additional public comments were received. Ms. Pates made a motion to approve the application as submitted with the recommendation to monitor for archaeological deposits during any excavation and notify the Historic Resources Planner of any findings. Ms. Moss seconded. The motion carried 4-0. D. COA 2020-42 – 905-909 Caroline Street – Thomas Mitchell requests to make alterations to this commercial building, the former Pitts’ Colonial Theater, including replacing the existing marquee with a new metal-framed marquee and enclosing the recessed entry with glass doors. The applicant and architect Melissa Colombo were present to represent the application. Ms. Colombo noted that they would accept the conditions recommended by staff. No additional public comments were received. Mr. Gerlach made a motion to approve the application on condition that frameless glass doors are utilized for the lobby enclosure to ensure maximum visibility and the ends of the awning structure are solid rather than open. Ms. Pates seconded. The motion carried 4-0. E. COA 2020-45 – 1111 Prince Edward Street – Jessica and Chuck Beringer request to make alterations to the existing detached garage at this residential property, including removing one door, creating an opening in the west elevation, and constructing a chimney. Architect Charles Aquino was present to represent the application. No additional public comments were received. 2  Mr. Gerlach made a motion to approve the application on condition that the single entry door is retained on site and the wall-mounted trellis is attached through the mortar joints rather than the historic brick. Ms. Moss seconded. The motion carried 4-0. F. COA 2020-46 – 100 Hanover Street – Thomas Mitchell requests approval of the site planning, scale, and massing of a new, mixed-use, three-and-one-half-story building on this vacant property. The applicant was present, along with Angelo Phillos and Burt Pinnock of Baskervill Architects. No additional public comments were received. Ms. Moss made a motion to approve the site planning, scale, and massing of the proposed building in accordance with the submitted drawings. Mr. Gerlach seconded. The motion carried 4-0. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT There was no public comment. OTHER BUSINESS Mr. Gerlach asked that a link to the livestream of the ARB meeting be added to the ARB page on the City website for quick access. Ms. Schwartz said she would work with IT staff to add this. STAFF UPDATE Ms. Schwartz reviewed the schedule of upcoming meetings, which will include an electronic action meeting on the 4th Monday of each month to accommodate the required procedures for electronic public hearings. ADJOURNMENT Vice Chair Irvin adjourned the meeting at 7:36 p.m. _______________________________________ Carthon Davis III, Chair 3