Architectural Review Board

Architectural Review Board City of Petersburg, Virginia Minutes of the Regular Meeting September 11, 2019 6:00 p.m. Council Chambers, City Hall 135 N. Union Street, Petersburg VA 23803 Members Present: Chair, Joe Battiston Vice-Chair, Dino Lunsford Lisa Jordan Larry Murphy Celeste Wynn Terry Ammons Members Absent: Mitchell Pradia Staff: Secretary to the ARB, Kate Sangregorio 1. CALL TO ORDER Chair Joe Battiston called to order a regular meeting of the City of Petersburg Architectural Review Board on Wednesday, September 11, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. at Council Chambers, City Hall, 135 N. Union Street, Petersburg, Virginia 23803. 2. THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. REVIEW OF MINUTES Minutes from August 8, 2019 were presented. Mr Lunsford motioned to approve the minutes as presented, with a second from Mr Murphy. The motion passed unanimously. 4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Ms Wynn motioned to approve the agenda as presented, with a second by Mrs Jordan. The motion passed unanimously. 5. PUBLIC INFORMATION PERIOD Chair Battiston opened the Public Information Period to anyone who wished to speak on any subject not on the agenda. With there being no comments, Chair Battiston closed the Public Information Period. 6. REQUEST(S) FOR CERTIFICATES OF APPROPRIATENESS b. 1115-1117 W. High Street 1 Applicant not present. Mr Lunsford motioned to move this item to the end of the agenda. Ms Wynn seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. c. 302 Halifax Street Applicant present, Karen Bostic. Staff recommended approval. Ms Bostic explained that she just received her business license, and noted that the sign on the ground was chalk. She said each color was symbolic for the area being near the Heights for inspiration, hope, and to bring kids there to make memories; she will have hopscotch, jax, etc. She explained the symbolism of each color, and asked help to bring happiness to kids. She noted the location's closeness to the Civil Rights in Education Trail, she could give out brochures and teach history, bring peace happiness and love. Mr Battiston noted that the application had the sign in black and white, he asked if the background behind the lettering would be black, and wanted to be sure it wouldn't be pastel colored and obnoxious. Ms Bostic said the colors would be the same as what's in chalk on the ground. There was no public comment. Mr Murphy motioned to approve the application as submitted, with a second from Me Wynn. The motion passed unanimously. d. 541 High Street Applicant present, Michael Crocker. Staff recommended approval. Mr Battiston asked if the deck would be up against the siding, Mr Crocker said it would not to allow for drainage. Mr Ammons asked the type of rails, Mr Crocker said he would use the white with wood and metal, Mr Ammons asked the type of pickets, Mr Crocker said round. No public comment. Ms Wynn motioned to approve the application, with a second from Mr Murphy. The motion passed unanimously. e. 301 E. Fillmore St Applicant’s representative present, Bill Fitzhugh. Staff recommended approval. The Board had no questions. There was no public comment. 2  Mr Ammons motioned to approve the application with a second from Mrs Jordan. The motion passed unanimously. f. 227 St Andrews Street Applicant not present. b. 1115-1117 W. High Street Applicant now present, Keonte Crenshaw. Mr Battiston said the process for demolition was followed. There was no public comment. Mr Battiston moved to allow the application to move forward by-right after successful completion of the requirements set forth by the Zoning Ordinance. Mr Lunsford seconded the motion, and it passed 5 to 1, with Mr Ammons opposed. 7. OLD BUSINESS 8. NEW BUSINESS 9. ADMINISTRATIVE APPROVALS 10. WORK SESSION 11. ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by Mr Lunsford to adjourn the meeting seconded by Ms Wynn, the motion passed unanimously and the meeting was adjourned. 3