Board of Historic & Architectural Review
Regular MeetingSmithfield, VA · January 21, 2020
Minutes
The Smithfield Board of Historic and Architectural Review held its regular meeting on
Tuesday, January 21st, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. at the Smithfield Center.
Members Present:
Trey Gwaltney - Chairman
Julia Hillegass – Vice Chair
David Goodrich
Gary Hess
Ronny Prevatte
Board Members absent:
Russell Hill
Justin Hornback
Staff members present:
John Settle
William H. Riddick, III
There were approximately five (5) citizens present. The media was not represented.
Chairman Gwaltney welcomed everyone to the meeting.
Community Development & Planning Director’s Report:
Since the last BHAR meeting, Town staff has issued two zoning permits and three zoning
permit waivers for development activities in the Historic Preservation Overlay (HPO) which
were exempt from BHAR review and decision.
Upcoming Meetings and Activities:
Monday, January 27th – 3:00 PM – Town Council Committee Meetings
Tuesday, January 28th – 3:00 PM – Town Council Committee Meetings
Tuesday, February 4th – 6:30 PM – Town Council Meeting
Tuesday, February 11th – 6:30 PM – Planning Commission Meeting
Tuesday, February 18th – 6:30 PM – BHAR Meeting
Public Comments:
There were no signups for public comments.
Board Member Comments:
There were no Board member comments.
Assorted Exterior Changes – 110 N. Mason Street:
The Community Development & Planning Director, Mr. John Settle, reported that the
applicant wishes to make the following changes to the existing building:
(1) The removal of the existing dilapidated front porch step railings.
(2) The removal of the back stairs, landing, awning, and doors.
(3) The replacement of all damaged horizontally-lapped white vinyl
siding on the building with the same material.
(4) The replacement of the existing gray asphalt shingle roof with an
“Oyster Gray” colored architectural asphalt shingle roof.
(5) The repainting of the front doors “Commodore” (SW6524).
(6) The repainting of the front porch floor “Lazy Gray” (SW 6254).
(7) The repainting of the forward-facing gables “Honest Blue” (SW
6520).
Board of Historic and Architectural Review
January 21st, 2020
(8) The repainting of the front porch ceiling “Hinting Blue” (SW
6519).
(9) The repainting of all trim “Pure White” (SW 7005).
Town staff recommends that this application be approved under the condition that the
existing dilapidated front porch step railings be repaired and painted “Pure White” (SW 7005) to
match the trim or replaced with like materials and painted “Pure White” (SW 7005).
Mr. Devon Arnold, the applicant, lives at 10311 Park Street, Battery Park, Virginia. He
stated that they are, basically, changing to light colors. The biggest differences are the steps
along the back that lead to two doors on the second floor. The applicant plans to remove the
doors and close them off and tear down the steps.
Chairman Gwaltney asked the applicant what his plans are for the building. Mr. Arnold
stated that it would be a duplex with one unit on the bottom floor and one unit on the second
floor. The second floor unit will use the front door as their access. The first floor unit has a door
on the side.
The Town Attorney asked if removing the rear stairs was okay with the building official.
The applicant stated that the building official said that it was okay. The contractor will be
meeting with the building official to confirm that it is okay. The Town Attorney stated that the
building official may have a concern when it comes to safety in case of fire. The applicant stated
that would be true if it was multi-family housing but it is not considered multi-family. According
to the fire code, it is basically the same as a single family dwelling. Three of the windows in the
upstairs apartment open to the front porch roof which will be taken into consideration as well.
Mr. Hess explained that normally the Board of Historic and Architectural Review does
not approve vinyl siding. This property already has vinyl siding which is only being partially
replaced. He asked if the BHAR should make the effort to move away from vinyl siding to
something else when replacing all siding. He believes it should be solidified for the future issues
with vinyl siding versus other options.
Mr. Goodrich made the motion to approve the application as submitted with staff’s
recommendations. Mr. Hess seconded the motion. Chairman Gwaltney called for the vote.
On call for the vote, five members were present. Mr. Goodrich voted aye, Mr. Hess voted
aye, Mr. Prevatte voted aye, Vice Chair Hillegass voted aye, and Chairman Gwaltney voted aye.
There were no votes against the motion. The motion passed.
Assorted Exterior Changes – 221 Main Street:
Mr. John Settle reported that the applicant wishes to make the following changes to the
existing building:
(1) The repainting of all existing areas of red trim “Holiday
Turquoise” (SW 0075).
(2) The replacement of the existing dilapidated wooden staircase to the
rear of the building with an aluminum and galvanized steel
staircase which will remain unpainted.
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Agenda
Tuesday, January 14th, 2020
TO: BOARD OF HISTORIC & ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW (BHAR)
FROM: JOHN SETTLE, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT & PLANNING DIRECTOR
RE: MONTHLY MEETING
The BHAR will hold its regularly scheduled monthly meeting on Tuesday, January 21st, 2020
at 6:30 PM in Conference Rooms A&B at the Smithfield Center.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact John Settle at 1-(757)-365-4200 or
jsettle@smithfieldva.gov.
cc: Town Council
William H. Riddick, III, Town Attorney
The Smithfield Times
The Daily Press
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SMITHFIELD BOARD OF HISTORIC & ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW (BHAR)
MEETING AGENDA: TUESDAY, JANUARY 21ST, 2020, 6:30 PM
1) Community Development & Planning Director’s Report:
- Since the last BHAR meeting, Town staff have issued two (2) zoning permits and
three (3) zoning permit waivers for development activities in the Historic
Preservation Overlay (HPO) which were exempt from BHAR review and decision.
2) Upcoming Meetings and Activities
Monday, January 27th – 3:00 PM – Town Council Committee Meetings
Tuesday, January 28th – 3:00 PM – Town Council Committee Meetings
Tuesday, February 4th – 6:30 PM – Town Council Meeting
Tuesday, February 11th – 6:30 PM – Planning Commission Meeting
Tuesday, February 18th – 6:30 PM – BHAR Meeting
3) Public Comments
4) Board Member Comments
5) Assorted Exterior Changes – 110 N Mason St – Contributing – Wigwam Properties,
LLC, applicant (staff report, BHAR application & illustration enclosed).
6) Assorted Exterior Changes – 221 Main St – Contributing – Pearl’s Boutique, LLC,
applicant (staff report, BHAR application & illustration enclosed).
7) Approval of the Tuesday, November 19th, 2019 meeting minutes (enclosed).
NOTICE OF INTENT TO COMPLY WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA)
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BOARD OF HISTORIC & ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW (BHAR) STAFF REPORT
Tuesday, January 21st, 2020, 6:30 PM
Applicant Wigwam Properties, LLC
C/O John & Hannah Arnold
10311 Park St
Battery Park, VA 23304
Owner Ibid.
Property 110 N Mason St
TPIN 21A-01-096
0.11 ac NE side N Mason St
100’ SE N Mason St, Grace St & Thomas St
Classification Contributing
Zoning Downtown Neighborhood Residential (DNR) &
Historic Preservation Overlay (HPO)
Adjacent Zoning Downtown (D), DNR & HPO
Project Description The applicant wishes to make the following changes to the existing building:
(1) The removal of the existing dilapidated front porch step railings.
(2) The removal of the back stairs, landing, awning, and doors.
(3) The replacement of all damaged horizontally-lapped white vinyl siding
on the building with the same material.
(4) The replacement of the existing gray asphalt shingle roof with an
“Oyster Gray” colored architectural asphalt shingle roof.
(5) The repainting of the front doors “Commodore” (SW6524).
(6) The repainting of the front porch floor “Lazy Gray” (SW 6254).
(7) The repainting of the forward-facing gables “Honest Blue” (SW 6520).
(8) The repainting of the front porch ceiling “Hinting Blue” (SW 6519).
(9) The repainting of all trim “Pure White” (SW 7005).
Recommendation Town staff recommends that this application be approved under the condition
that the existing dilapidated front porch step railings be repaired and painted
“Pure White” (SW 7005) to match the trim, or replaced with like materials and
painted “Pure White” (SW 7005).
For inquiries, please contact John Settle at 1-(757)-365-4200 or jsettle@smithfieldva.gov.
BOARD OF HISTORIC & ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW (BHAR) STAFF REPORT
Tuesday, January 21st, 2020, 6:30 PM
Applicant Pearl’s Boutique, LLC
C/O Jeffrey & Holly Hobbs
1203 Cypress Creek Pkwy
Smithfield, VA 23430
Owner Robert & Frances Redlin
108 Royal Aberdeen
Smithfield, VA 23430
Property 221 Main St
TPIN 21A-01-322
0.08 ac SE side Main St
175’ NE Main St & Institute St
Classification Contributing
Zoning Downtown (D) & Historic Preservation Overlay (HPO)
Adjacent Zoning Ibid.
Project Description The applicant wishes to make the following changes to the existing building:
(1) The repainting of all existing areas of red trim “Holiday Turquoise” (SW
0075).
(2) The replacement of the existing dilapidated wooden staircase to the rear
of the building with an aluminum and galvanized steel staircase which
will remain unpainted.
Recommendation Town staff recommends that this application be approved as submitted.
For inquiries, please contact John Settle at 1-(757)-365-4200 or jsettle@smithfieldva.gov.
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