City Council
Regular MeetingOccoquan, VA · December 13, 2022
Agenda
TOWN OF OCCOQUAN
Town Hall, 314 Mill Street, Occoquan, VA 22125
www.occoquanva.gov | info@occoquanva.gov | (703) 491-1918
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD MEETING
December 13, 2022 | 7:30 p.m.
1. Call to Order
2. Citizen Comments
3. Approval of Minutes
4. Exterior Elevation Applications
a. ARB2022-018 188 Washington Street (Replace Railings and Windows)
b. ARB2022-019 209 Washington Street (Replace Roof)
5. Reports
a. Town Council Report
b. Town Manager’s Report
c. Planning Commission Report
d. Chair Report
6. Adjournment
Brenda Seefeldt
Chair, Architectural Review Board
Portions of this meeting may be held in closed session pursuant to the Virginia Freedom of Information Act.
ARB2022-018
TOWN OF OCCOQUAN
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD
APPLICATION FOR EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS
Commercial and Residential Exterior Improvements
Within the Old and Historic District
All exterior changes and modifications to the exterior of structures located within the Old and Historic District must be
reviewed by the Architectural Review Board (ARB) for issuance of a Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) prior to the
work being performed. Applicants should review the Architectural Review Board Design Guidelines for guidance of
appropriate colors, materials, designs, etc.
The ARB meets regularly on the fourth Tuesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. at Town Hall. Applications must be filed at
Town Hall by close of business on the Tuesday of the week prior to the meeting. Applicants must submit supplemental
materials at time of application. Additional paint and material samples, product brochures and spec sheets, renderings,
architectural drawings, photographs of the structure or other supplemental materials may be requested by the ARB
prior to the hearing. The applicant or a representative must be present at the meeting during which the ARB will
.
. to sch edu rmg £or ARB cons1. derahon.
review the aoo.rication. All fees must be pa1. d pnor
Section I: Applicant and Owner Information
Nicholas J. Roper
Applicant Name Owner Name
Business Name (if Applicable) Address (No., City, Address, Zip)+ PO Box
188 Washington St, Occoquan 22125
Address (No., City, Address, Zip) + PO Box Email
Email Phone Number
I!!! Same as Applicant Information
Phone Number
Section II: Property Information
Project Address: 188 Washington Street Structure Style: Townhouse
Type of Use (Select One): Exterior Elevation Type (Select all that apply):
I!!! Residential □ Commercial □ Mixed-Use � Improvement/Repair to Existing Structure
□ Other: □ New Development/In-Fill or New Accessory Structure
□ Demolition
□ Other:
Brief Description of Project: Replace deteriorated white wood porch railing with vinyl porch railing, using same color and style.
Replace deteriorated white wood frame glass windows with vinyl frame glass windows using same
color and style including grid pattern.
Notice to Applicant/Property Owner: Prior to construction and/or installation of imprauements, it is your responsibility to
determine tlte existence of any restrictive covenants and/or deed restrictions governing property improvements. Other permits or apprauals
may be required from the Town or other agencies such as Zoning Compliance Review and/or Building Pennits, among others. It is your
resvonsibilitu to comply with all applicable m,ulations and to determine any other avvlicable private restrictions.
Nicholas J. Roper Digitally :signed by Nicholas J. Roper
Date: 2022.12.01 20:14:30-05"00" 1J/2/1o1)
Applicant Signature Date Submitted
ARB Exterior Elevations Application Package Page 1 of 5
Section Ill: Application Check List
□ Paint Sample (identify which Architectural feature □ Material Samples (identify which Architectural
samples are included) feature samples are included)
List: List:
"Spec Sheets/Product Brochures: (identify which "Photo of existing structure(s)
Architectural feature spec sheets are included)
List: o Schematic(s)/Rendering(s) illustrating
proposed improvement(s) on structure(s)
o Architectural Plans
"Other (List):
4 photos of existing buildings in historic district with non-wood porch railings made from pvc/vinyl or poly composite, attached.
Note to Applicants: Applicants are responsible for providing supplemental materials for proposed
improvements. Applicants are responsible for ensuring proposed improvements are based on
requirements listed in the Architectural Review Design Guidelines (as amended) and included under§_
157.179 of the Town Code regarding matters to be considered by the ARB. At the time of the ARB meeting,
the ARB may request additional information or documentation in order to complete a thorough review
of the application.
Section IV: ARB Certificate Of Approval (COA)
Date to Architectural
Review Board: □ COAissued □ COADenied
A
Signature (RB Chair or Designee) Date
Section V: TOWN STAFF ONLY
ARB APPLICATION NO.:
ARB2022-018
Notes:
Plan Reference Numbers:
o Zoning Approval
o Site Plan
□SUP
□ Other
CONTINUE TO NEXT SECTION
ARB Exterior Elevations Application Package Page 2 of 5
TOWN OF OCCOQUAN
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD
APPLICATION FOR EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS
Section V: Supplemental Application For New Builds, Improvements to Existing Structures and
Combination Proieds - Commercial, Residential and Mixed-Use
Project Address: 188 Washington Street I ARB Application No.: ARB2022-018
Complete only the sections below that are applicable to the application. More information on each section is
included in the ARB Design Guidelines available on the Town's website at www.occoquanva.gov. Note:
Words included on any improvements constitute a sign and are not part of the Exterior Elevation review
process; a separate sign application process is required.
1. Type of Improvement(s): o New Build � Improvements to Existing Structure(s) o Combination
2. Additions and New Builds
o Accessory Structure: Size: Location relative to Main Structure:
o New Build: Size: Location on site:
General Description/Use of Structure:
o Rendering required o Plan showing location on site required o Architectural Plans required
Complete applicable sections below.
3. Awnings □New o Repair/Replacement
Existing Material, Color and Design:
Proposed Material (canvas or similar material): Color:
o Sample Included (Type):
o Spec Sheet Included o Photo Included
4. Exterior Walls on Structure o New o Repair/Replacement
Existing Material, Color and Pattern:
Proposed Material: o Brick o Siding o Other: o Paint o Material Replacement
Material Type: Color: Pattern:
□ Mortar: Color Joint Pattern
□ Sample Included (Type):
D Spec Sheet Included QPhoto Included
ARB Exterior Elevations Application Package Page 3 of 5
5. Windows□ New l!!I Repair/Replacement
Existing Material, Color and Pattern: Clear Glass w/ wood frame, white w/ white grid
Proposed Material: Grid Profile: Match existing
Grid Color: White Shutter Color: NA Trim Color: White
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Cdentl•tyiocation . dows and types - prov1.de ex 1
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see photos, floors 2, 3 and 4
□ Sample Included (Type):
□ Spec Sheet Included l!!I Photo Included
6. Doors □ New □ Repair/ Replacement
Existing Material, Color and Pattern:
Proposed Material: Style: □ Window (Style):
Door Color: Trim Color: Window Color:
Location(s) (identify location of doors and types - provide exhibit):
oSample Included (Type):
□ Spec Sheet Included □ Photo Included
7. Roofs and Gutters □ New □ Repair/Replacement
Existing Material, Color and Pattern:
Proposed Roof Material: Roof Pitch
Proposed Roof Color and Style:
Proposed Gutter Material and Color:
Gutter Locations (provide exhibit):
□ Sample Included (Type):
□ Spec Sheet Included □ Photo Included
8. Dormers □ New□ Repair/Replacement
Existing Material, Color and Pattern:
Proposed Material: Existing Pitch New Pitch
Proposed Color and Style: Window Color and Style:
□ Sample Included (Type):
□ Spec Sheet Included □ Photo Included
ARB Exterior Elevations Application Package Page 4 of 5
9. Fences, Retaining Walls, Foundations, Decks, Porches, Screenings, Patios, Enclosures etc.
o New o Repair/Replacement Proposed Structure Type: Replace existing porch railing wl partial screen
Existing Material, Color and Design: Whi te Wood Railing, vinyl screen frame Type: Spindle
Proposed Material: Color/Stain: White
Proposed Pattern/Design: Square Spind1e Decorative Trim/Hardware: White
Mortar Color: Joint Pattern:
Spindle Design and Color: White
Existing 4.5x4.5 wood posts remain
Porch/Deck Post(s) Size:
o Sample Included (Type):
� Spec Sheet Included � Photo Included
10. Other Exterior Improvements o New o Repair/Replacement
Existing Material, Color and Design: Type:
Existing Material, Color and Design: Type:
Lighting
Light Fixtures: Color Style Placement o Spec Sheet Included
Ramps
ADA Ramps: Color Style Location o Spec Sheet Included
Chimneys
o Brick o Stone Color Style Location o Spec Sheet Included
Other
Material: Color Type Location
Other
Material: Color Type Location
Brief Description:
o Spec Sheet Included o Photo Included
Nicholas J. Roper Digitally signed by Nicholas J. Roper
Date: 2022.12.01 20:13:33 -05'00'
Applicant Signature Date
TOWN STAFF ONLY
Notes:
ARB Exterior Elevations Application Package Page 5 of 5
188 Washington Street
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188 Washington St
Existing Railing
188 Washington St
Existing Railing (con't)
188 Washington St
Existing Windows
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Vinyl Lite Window Examples
Examples of Barrett Vinyl Porch Railing
Vinyl Porch Railing with Screens - Similar to Current Porch
Existing Buildings in Occoquan Historic District
with Vinyl or Composite Porch Railings
ARB2022-019
TOWN OF OCCOQUAN
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD
APPLICATION FOR EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS
Commercial and Residential Exterior Improvements
Within the Old and Historic District
All exterior changes and modifications to the exterior of structures located within the Old and Historic District must be
reviewed by the Architectural Review Board (ARB) for issuance of a Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) prior to the
work being performed. Applicants should review the Architectural Review Board Design Guidelines for guidance of
appropriate colors, materials, designs, etc.
The ARB meets regularly on the fourth Tuesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. at Town Hall. Applications must be filed at
Town Hall by close of business on the Tuesday of the week prior to the meeting. Applicants must submit supplemental
materials at time of application. Additional paint and material samples, product brochures and spec sheets, renderings,
architectural drawings, photographs of the structure or other supplemental materials may be requested by the ARB
prior to the hearing. The applicant or a representative must be present at the meeting during which the ARB will
review the a lication. All fees must be aid rior to schedulin for ARB consideration.
Applicant Name Owner Name
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Business Name (if Applicable) (�) Address (No., City, Address, Zip) + PO Box
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Address (No.,Gty,A ;;s, Zip) + PO Box 2- 1,(2, \ Email
Phone Number
Phone Number
□ Same as Applicant Information
Section II: Pro Information
Project Address: Structure Style:
Type of Use (Select One): Exterior Elevation Type (Select all that apply):
□ Residential ✓commercial □ Mixed-Use o Improvement/Repair to Existing Structure
o New Development/In-Fill or New Accessory Structure
D Other: ___________
o Demolition
o Other:
Brief Description of Project:
Notice to Applicant/Property Owner: Prior to construction and/or installation of improvements, it is your responsibility to
determine the existence of any restrictive covenants and/or deed restrictions governing property improvements. Other pennits or approvals
may be required from the Tawn or other agencies such as Zoning Compliance Review and/or Building Pennits, among others. It is your
re onsibili to com I with all licable re ulations and to determine an other a licable rivate restrictions.
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ARB Exterior Elevations Application Package Page 1 of 5
Section III: A lication Check List
□ Paint Sample (identify which Architectural feature □ Material Samples (identify which Architectural
samples are included) feature samples are included)
List: List:
□ Spec Sheets/Product Brochures: (identify which □ Photo of existing structure(s)
Architectural feature spec sheets are included)
List: □ Schematic(s)/Rendering(s) illustrating
proposed improvement(s) on structure(s)
□ Architectural Plans
□ Other (List):
Note to Applicants: Applicants are responsible for providing supplemental materials for proposed
improvements. Applicants are responsible for ensuring proposed improvements are based on
requirements listed in the Architectural Review Design Guidelines (as amended) and included under.§_
157.179 of the Town Code regarding matters to be considered by the ARB. At the time of the ARB meeting,
the ARB may request additional information or documentation in order to complete a thorough review
of the application.
Section IV: ARB Certificate Of Approval (COA)
Date to Architectural
Review Board: □ COA Issued □ COA Denied
Signature (ARB Chair or Designee) Date
Section V: TOWN STAFF ONLY
ARB APPLICATION NO.:
ARB2022-019
Notes:
Plan Reference Numbers:
o Zoning Approval_____
o Site Plan�-------
□ SUP_________
□ Other_________
CONTINUE TO NEXT SECTION
ARB Exterior Elevations Application Package Page 2 of 5
TOWN OF OCCOQUAN
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD
APPLICATION FOR EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS
SUPPLEMENTAL APPLICATION
Section V: Supplemental Application For New Builds, Improvements to Existing Structures and
Combination Projects - Commercial, Residential and Mixed-Use
Project Address: Jc£t Wo�h'X-lf'i �- I ARB Application No.: ]d]l - o\Q
Complete only the sections below that are applicable to the application. More information on each section is
included in the ARB Design Guidelines available on the Town's website at www.occoquanva.gov. Note:
Words included on any improvements constitute a sign and are not part of the Exterior Elevation review
process; a separate sign application process is required.
1. Type of Improvement(s): □ New Build liit"Improvements to Existing Structure(s) □ Combination
2. Additions and New Builds
�A
□Accessory Structure: Size: Location relative to Main Structure:
□New Build: Size: Location on site:
General Description/Use of Structure:
..
□ Rendering required □ Plan showing location on site required □ Architectural Plans required
Complete applicable sections below.
3. Awnings □New □ Repair/Replacement H/;4-
Existing Material, Color and Design:
Proposed Material (canvas or similar material): Color:
□ Sample Included {Type):
□ Spec Sheet Included □ Photo Included
4. Exterior Walls on Structure □New □ Repair/Replacement iV/A-
Existing Material, Color and Pattern:
Proposed Material: □ Brick □ Siding □ Other: □Paint □ Material Replacement
Material Type: Color: Pattern:
□ Mortar: Color Joint Pattern
□Sample Included (Type):
D Spec Sheet Included OPhoto Included
ARB Exterior Elevations Application Package Page 3 of 5
5. Windows o New o Repair/Replacement H/A
Existing Material, Color and Pattern: _____ ___________________
Proposed Material: ______________ Grid Profile: ___________
Grid Color: ________ Shutter Color: ________ Trim Color: ________
Location (identify location of windows and types - provide exhibit): ______________
o Sample Included (Type): ________________________
o Spec Sheet Included o Photo Included
6. Doors o New o Repair/Replacement
Existing Material, Color and Pattern: ________________________
Proposed Material: ____________ Style: ______ o Window (Style): ___ _
Door Color: ________ Trim Color: ________ Window Color: _______
Location(s) (identify location of doors and types -provide exhibit): ______________
oSample Included (Type):________________________
b,+
o Spec Sheet Included o Photo Included
7. Roofs and Gutters o New lil'Repair/Replacement
Existing Material, Color and Pattern: 3 1'tk) $ J 13.RltcA -ax-�
Proposed Roof Material: GA f H:D ctvch+·fe�1 Roof Pitch �¼
Proposed Roof Color and Style: 1--\,.,,.,J,u �� a.,� �
Proposed Gutter Material and Color: �� .}<.t4, � W"4
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Gutter Locations (provide exhibit): fof/.u.c e.A�<fJ/4..,J k:;J�
4mple Included (Type):.,,..../_____________________
iSpec Sheet Included '6Photo Included
8. Dormers o New o Repair/Replacement 1/11/L
Existing Material, Color and Pattern:.________
H rr_________________
Proposed Material:______________ Existing Pitch�--- New Pitch�--
Proposed Color and Style:._____ ______ Window Color and Style:________
o Sample Included (Type): ________________________
o Spec Sheet Included o Photo Included
ARB Exterior Elevations Application Package Page4 of 5
9. Fences, Retaining Walls, Foundations, Decks, Porches, Screenings, Patios, Enclosures etc.
□ New □ Repair/Replacement Proposed Structure Type:
�-
Existing Material, Color and Design: Type:
Proposed Material: Color/Stain:
Proposed Pattern/Design: Decorative Trim/Hardware:
Mortar Color: Joint Pattern:
Porch/Deck Post(s) Size: Spindle Design and Color:
□ Sample Included (Type):
□ Spec Sheet Included □ Photo Included
10. Other Exterior Improvements □ New □ Repair/Replacement
Existing Material, Color and Design: Type:
Existing Material, Color and Design: Type:
Lighting
Light Fixtures: Color Style Placement □ Spec Sheet Included
Ramps
ADA Ramps: Color Style Location □ Spec Sheet Included
Chimneys
□ Brick □ Stone Color Style Location □ Spec Sheet Included
Other
Material: Color Type Location
Other
Material: Color Type Location
Brief Description:
□ Spec Sheet Included □ Photo Included
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Applicant Signature � Date
TOWN STAFF ONLY
Notes:
ARB Exterior Elevations Application Package Pages of 5
The GAF Lifetime' Roofing System
1 Leak Barrier
2. Roof Deck Protection
3. Starter Strip Shingles
4 lifetime· Shingles
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• 5. Cobra Attic Ventilation
6. Ridge Cop Shingles
Proposed new roof details
Paoe 5 of 10
Improper flashing
Pilm" 6 of 10
Damaged decking exposed under the installed shingles
P;inp 7 nf 10
Soffit sealed
Paae 8 of 10
Building block protruding out to create a leak area
Most of shingles popping up due to soft/damage decking board underneath
P,rnP. 9 of 10
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