Architectural Review Board
Regular MeetingPetersburg, VA · March 12, 2025
Minutes
Minutes
Architectural Review Board
Wednesday, March 12th, 2025
Multi-purpose, Petersburg Public Library
201 W. Washington St.
6:00 p.m.
In attendance: Larry Murphy, Joe Battiston, Louis Malon, Bill Hartsock, Celeste Wynn, Joe Yates
Absent: None
Meeting was called to order at 6:00pm
Approval of Agenda
Action: Agenda was approved.
Review of Minutes
February minutes approved; motioned by Celeste Wynn, seconded by Larry Murphy
Public Information Period
Based on request from public, a Certificate of Appropriateness request for 530 Grove Avenue was
added to the agenda.
Requests for Certificate of Appropriateness:
a. 13-15 S. South Street; Folley Castle Historic District; Applicant/Owner: Chaz
Harrington-
Request to install Hardie Plank siding and new windows was deferred to a future meeting.
b. 829 W. Washington Street; Folley Castle Historic District; Applicant/Owner: Scott
Wendland-
Request to install shed in rear yard was deferred to a future meeting.
c. 314 E. Washington Street; Centre Hill Historic District; Owner/Applicant: 5588
LLC-
The applicant asked to be able to remove the side windows and replace them and restore
the front windows. The ARB voted that all the windows should be refurbished, noting the
applicant could come back with additional information if some are beyond repair. Larry
Murphy motioned; Louis Malon seconded.
d. 326 S. Sycamore Street; Poplar Lawn Historic District; Owner/Applicant: Madonna
Dersch-
The applicant’s request involved restoration/repair work on entire property. The ARB
voted to approve the application as submitted since the work involves in-kind restoration
to the entirety of the building. Motioned by Louis Malon, seconded by Joe Yates.
e. 530 Grove Avenue; Old Towne Historic District; Owner/Applicant: Cava Property
Management Group LLC-
Applicant requested to remove and replace windows on the property. The ARB voted that
the front and side windows should be refurbished but rear windows could be replaced,
noting storm windows could be installed for energy efficiency. Celeste Wynn motioned;
Louis Malon seconded. The Board stated better-quality windows from the rear could be
moved to the front façade if applicable.
Old Business:
There was no old business to request.
New Business:
a. Administrative Approvals
Staff noted two administrative approvals for Certificates of Appropriateness had been
granted over the last month; a roof replacement and repainting of brick at 233 South Adams
Street and repairs to a front porch foundation at 215 St. Andrew Street.
b. Discussion on material for Appomattox River Trail near Union Station :
The Board determined that the existing cobblestone should be preserved and replaced if taken out
(when possible) and requested that brick pavers be used for trail being installed.
c. Discussion on approval of signs in the historic districts.
The Board directed staff to begin bringing all sign requests before the Board for public
hearings.
Work Session
There were no work session items.
Adjournment
Agenda
Agenda
Architectural Review Board
Wednesday, March 12th, 2025
Multi-purpose, Petersburg Public Library
201 W. Washington St.
6:00 p.m.
Teams Meeting:
Meeting ID:
Passcode:
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Approval of Agenda
4. Review of Minutes
a. February 12th minutes
5. Public Information Period
6. Requests for Certificate of Appropriateness:
a. 13-15 S. South Street; Folley Castle Historic District; Applicant/Owner: Chaz
Harrington-
Install Hardie plank siding and new windows
b. 829 W. Washington Street; Folley Castle Historic District; Applicant/Owner: Scott
Wendland-
New shed in backyard
c. 314 E. Washington Street; Centre Hill Historic District; Owner/Applicant: 5588
LLC-
Repair/replace windows on front and sides of house
d. 326 S. Sycamore Street; Poplar Lawn Historic District; Owner/Applicant: Madonna
Dersch-
Restoration/repair work on entire property
7. Old Business:
8. New Business:
a. Administrative Approval Requests Approved
- 233 S Adams Street: Repaint brick, replace like roof (asphalt shingles)
- 215 St Andrew Street: Repair porch brick foundation
b. Discussion on material for Appomattox River Trail near Union Station
9. Work Session:
10. Adjournment:
Minutes
Architectural Review Board
Wednesday, February 12th, 2025
Multi-purpose, Petersburg Public Library
201 W. Washington St.
6:00 p.m.
In attendance: Larry Murphy, Joe Battiston, Louis Malon, Bill Hartsock, Celeste Wynn
Absent: Dino Lunsford, Joe Yates
1. Meeting was called to order at 6:00pm
2. Approval of Agenda
Action: Agenda was approved.
3. Review of Minutes
January 2025 Minutes approval motioned by Louis Malon, seconded by Larry Murphy.
4. Public Information Period
No public comments were received.
5. Requests for Certificate of Appropriateness:
a. 32-34 Pine Street; Folley Castle Historic District; Owner/Applicant: Juan Medina-
New Fibrex composite windows, Hardie plank siding. Windows cannot be resized and Fibrex
windows are acceptable. Wood fence. Repair metal roof. Approval motioned by Larry Murphy;
seconded by Celeste Wynn.
b. 115 Pine Street; Folley Castle Historic District; Owner/Applicant: Derwin Kinston-
Historic plaque. Deferred.
c. 107 S Jefferson Street; Poplar Lawn Historic District; Owner/Applicant: Nelson Diaz
Martinez-
Engineer’s report to be reviewed by ARB; next step restoration work. In-kind repair. Motioned by
Louis Malon; Celeste Wynn seconded.
d. 307 N Sycamore Street; Old Towne Historic District; Owner: Best Wings and Tacos;
Applicant: Nurah Malik-
Signage/neon signage. No backlit signs. Decals and signs can only cover up to 50 square feet.
Approval motioned by Celeste Wynn; Louis Malon seconded. Bill Hartsock opposed.
e. 109 Central Park; Poplar Lawn Historic District; Owner: Old School Enterprises LLC;
Applicant: Bruce and Laurie Noe-
Paint roof red with sealant. Approval motioned by Larry Murphy.
f. 107 N Union Street; Courthouse Historic District; Owner: T-Mobile; Applicant: Shannon
Smith (Smartlink Group) -
Generator for Verizon cell tower. Approval motioned by Louis Malon; seconded by Celeste
Wynn.
8. Old Business
9. New Business:
a. Administrative Approval Requests Approved
b. River Trail discussion deferred
11. Work Session
10. Adjournment
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Edit: The applicant submitted new plans for a two story shed. They have about 1,670
square feet of rear yard which would allow them 417 square feet for a shed. The new
shed will be 386 square ft, however, the two story factor should be discussed.
Scott Wendland
829 W Washington Street
Petersburg VA 23803
Q10360919-10329409
Wall D
Wall A Wall C
Wall B
Base Details/Permit Details Optional Details Jobsite/Installer Details
Building Size & Style Doors Do you plan to insulate this building after
TB-800 - 16' wide by 24' long 2 Fan-Lite Residential Door (3' x 6'8") Tuff Shed installs it?
Paint Selection (Left Hand Inswing), Yes
Base: Southern Breeze, Trim: Delicate Windows Is there a power outlet within 100 feet of
White 3 3'x3' Insulated Horizontal Sliding installation location?
Customer to apply 2nd coat Window Yes
Roof Selection 2'x2' Insulated Horizontal Sliding The building location must be level to
Light StoneMetal Roof Window properly install the building. How level
Drip Edge Walls is the install location?
White 964 Sq Ft House Wrap Within 4" of level
Is a permit required for this job? 80 Lin Ft Wall Height - 2' increase from Will there be 24" of unobstructed
Yes standard workspace around the perimeter of all
Who is pulling the permit? Roof four walls?
Tuff Shed 606 Sq Ft Radiant Barrier Roof Decking Yes
Floor and Foundation Can the installers park their pickup truck &
384 Sq Ft 3/4" Treated Floor Decking trailer within approximately 200' of
Upgrade your installation site?
384 Sq Ft PT Floor Frame in lieu of Steel Yes
384 Sq Ft 16" OC Joist Spacing Substrate Shed will be installed on?
10 Ea Shed Anchor into Dirt - Auger or Grass
MR88
Interior
192 Sq Ft Overhead Loft
Stairs - Inside
Loft
Scott Wendland
829 W Washington Street
Petersburg VA 23803
Q10360919-10329409
Wall A - Straight Loft, 12' Deep Wall A
Customer Signature: _______\s1\_____________ Date: ____\d1\______
011330007
City of Petersburg - Architectural Review Board
APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS (COA)
Address: 314 E. Washington St
Historic District:
Application for COA Application for Historic Building Plaque Application for Discussion
Applicant: 5588 LLC E-Mail: yansnav@yahoo.com
Address: 3421 Chesdin Blvd Sutherland, VA Phone: (804) 240-0085
Owner: Same E-Mail:
Address: Phone:
Firm/Contractor Preparing Plans: Same E-Mail:
Address: Phone:
Firm/Contractor to Perform Work: Same E-Mail:
Address: Phone:
Type of Project: Category:
Residential Repair Addition
Commercial Renovation, Restoration Driveway, sidewalk, parking lots
Change in materials New construction
Approval of paint colors Demolition
Fencing Plaque
Signage Other:
Project Description (attached additional sheets as needed):
Please provide as much information as possible. The Architectural Review Board may deny or table requests
that lack sufficient information for review and if you or your representative are not present. Please see
Application Guidance and the Historic District Design Guidelines for additional information. The Historic District
Guidelines are available for $25 in the Planning Department.
Replacement of new, like kind aluminum clad windows on the sides and back of the house as discussed with Ms. Grainger on site on Feb 18. The three windows on the
front of the house will be refurbished but will be inoperable due to the condition of these windows. New windows will be similar in size and double hung as is the existing.
Existing windows are painted shut, damaged, rotted, and poorly insulated.
Applicant's Signature
2/21/25
Date
FOR OFFICE USE
Date received: Agenda date:
Tax Parcel: Zoning:
Additional permits needed from planning:
*A complete application must be received at least 15 days prior to a regular Architectural
Review Board meeting to be heard at that meeting.
5 21/32"
(144)
4 9/16" 11/16"
(116) (17)
Lower Sash Upper Sash
3 1/4"
(83) 1 1/2" 1 1/2"
1 7/16" (38) (38)
(36)
Daylight
Opening
4 9/16"
(116) 5 21/32"
1 15/16"
(144)
(49)
Frame
Size
Daylight
Opening
1 15/32" 1 15/32"
(37) (37)
3 1/4" 3 1/4" Daylight 3 1/4"
(83) Opening (83)
(83)
4 27/32"
Frame
(123)
1 5/16" Size
(34) 2 7/32"
(56)
Jambs
Head Jamb and Sill
1 3/32"
(28)
1 1/4"
(32)
3"
(76)
1 5/16"
(33)
9/16" 9/16"
(14) (14)
Head Jamb and Sill Head Jamb and Sill
with Clad Brick Mould Casing with Clad Flat Casing
1 11/32"
(34)
Sill with (A217) Simulated Thick Subsill
Scale: 2:1
022300013
City of Petersburg - Architectural Review Board
APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS (COA)
Address: 314 E. Washington St
Historic District:
Application for COA Application for Historic Building Plaque Application for Discussion
Applicant: 5588 LLC E-Mail: yansnav@yahoo.com
Address: 3421 Chesdin Blvd Sutherland, VA Phone: (804) 240-0085
Owner: Same E-Mail:
Address: Phone:
Firm/Contractor Preparing Plans: Same E-Mail:
Address: Phone:
Firm/Contractor to Perform Work: Same E-Mail:
Address: Phone:
Type of Project: Category:
Residential Repair Addition
Commercial Renovation, Restoration Driveway, sidewalk, parking lots
Change in materials New construction
Approval of paint colors Demolition
Fencing Plaque
Signage Other:
Project Description (attached additional sheets as needed):
Please provide as much information as possible. The Architectural Review Board may deny or table requests
that lack sufficient information for review and if you or your representative are not present. Please see
Application Guidance and the Historic District Design Guidelines for additional information. The Historic District
Guidelines are available for $25 in the Planning Department.
Replacement of new, like kind aluminum clad windows on the sides and back of the house as discussed with Ms. Grainger on site on Feb 18. The three windows on the
front of the house will be refurbished but will be inoperable due to the condition of these windows. New windows will be similar in size and double hung as is the existing.
Existing windows are painted shut, damaged, rotted, and poorly insulated.
Applicant's Signature
2/21/25
Date
FOR OFFICE USE
Date received: Agenda date:
Tax Parcel: Zoning:
Additional permits needed from planning:
*A complete application must be received at least 15 days prior to a regular Architectural
Review Board meeting to be heard at that meeting.
Madonna Dersch and Philip Cheney Jr.
Supporting Documentation for
Application for Certi cate of Appropriateness
326 South Sycamore Street, Petersburg, VA 23803
Parcel ID: 002-300013
Contents
1. List of changes to be made (p 2)
2. Visual documentation of structure and restoration to take place (p 3)
3. History of structure and supporting documentation
is includes previous application and COA (pp 4–19)
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Proposed Changes
326 South Sycamore Street, Petersburg, VA 23803
Parcel ID: 002-300013
All proposed work is stabalisation and repair in-kind.
At this time, we are proposing to leave the aluminum siding on the ground oor facade at
the porch level and paint the structure white. Ultimately, the restoration will be performed to
return the facade to its single residence entry, and we will return to the ARB to propose that
restoration at that time.
1. Scrape clapboard and prepare with BLO-turp
Protective Treatment 304.2
Application of BLO-turp a er temperatures reach 70°
2. Patch and replace damaged clapboard
Protective Treatment 304.2
3. Mend holes in clapboard
Protective Treatment 304.2
4. Repair so ts
Roof and Drainage 304.7
5. Scrape and prepare porches
Stairways, Decks, Porches, and Balconies 304.10
6. Patch and repair/replace porch boards and decorative elements
Stairways, Decks, Porches, and Balconies 304.10
7. Prime clapboard and porches with paint
Protective Treatment 304.2
8. Repair sills
Windows, Skylights, and Door Frames 304.13, 304.13.1, 304.13.2
9. Repair windows
Windows, Skylights, and Doorframes 304.13, 304.13.1, 304.13.2
10. Reglaze windows
Windows, Skylights, and Doorframes 304.13, 304.13.1, 304.13.2
11. Repair and replace corbels, decorative frieze at roof line; duplication of woodwork
Decorative Features 304.8
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Proposed and current facade, 326 South Sycamore Street, Petersburg, VA 23803
Parcel ID: 002-300013
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