Board of Historic & Architectural Review
Regular MeetingSmithfield, VA · February 18, 2020
Minutes
The Smithfield Board of Historic and Architectural Review held its regular meeting on
Tuesday, February 18th, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. at the Smithfield Center.
Members Present:
Trey Gwaltney - Chairman
David Goodrich
Gary Hess
Ronny Prevatte
Russell Hill
Justin Hornback
Members Absent:
Julia Hillegass – Vice Chair
Staff members present:
John Settle
Joseph Reish
There were approximately two (2) citizens present. The media was not represented.
Chairman Gwaltney welcomed everyone to the meeting.
Election of Officers:
The Community Development & Planning Director, Mr. John Settle, stated that each year
the BHAR elects officers. He opened the floor for nominations for Chairman. Mr. Goodrich
nominated Trey Gwaltney. Mr. Hess seconded the nomination. There were no other nominations.
On call for the vote, six members were present. Mr. Goodrich voted aye, Mr. Hess voted
aye, Mr. Hill voted aye, Mr. Hornback voted aye, Mr. Prevatte voted aye, and Chairman
Gwaltney voted aye. There were no votes against the nomination. The nomination passed.
Mr. Settle opened the floor for nominations for Vice Chair. Mr. Goodrich nominated
Julia Hillegass. Mr. Hornback seconded the nomination. There were no other nominations.
On call for the vote, six members were present. Mr. Goodrich voted aye, Mr. Hess voted
aye, Mr. Hill voted aye, Mr. Hornback voted aye, Mr. Prevatte voted aye, and Chairman
Gwaltney voted aye. There were no votes against the nomination. The nomination passed.
Community Development & Planning Director’s Report:
Mr. Settle reported that the 2019 Isle of Wight County Comprehensive Plan was adopted
by the Board of Supervisors. It will soon be available online.
Upcoming Meetings and Activities:
Monday, February 24th – 3:00 PM – Town Council Committee Meetings
Tuesday, February 25th – 3:00 PM – Town Council Committee Meetings
Tuesday, March 3rd – 6:30 PM – Town Council Meeting
Tuesday, March 10th – 4:00 PM – Pinewood Heights Management Team Meeting
Tuesday, March 10th – 6:30 PM – Planning Commission Meeting
Tuesday, March 17th – 6:30 PM – BHAR Meeting
Public Comments:
There were no signups for public comments.
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Board Member Comments:
There were no Board member comments.
Roof Change – 231 Cary Street – Noncontributing – Joseph Reish, applicant:
Mr. Settle reported that the applicant wishes to replace the existing green “three tab”
asphalt shingle roof with a brown architectural asphalt shingle roof on the detached garage. This
will match the new roof that was approved for the primary building by the BHAR at its
September 17th, 2019 meeting. Staff recommends approval as submitted.
The applicant, Joseph Reish, of 231 Cary Street stated that he had originally only planned
to change the roof on the house. A recent storm blew some shingles off the detached garage. He
was asking for approval for the detached garage also.
Mr. Goodrich made a motion to approve the application as submitted. Mr. Hill seconded
the motion. Chairman Gwaltney called for the vote.
On call for the vote, six members were present. Mr. Goodrich voted aye, Mr. Hess voted
aye, Mr. Hill voted aye, Mr. Hornback voted aye, Mr. Prevatte voted aye, and Chairman
Gwaltney voted aye. There were no votes against the motion. The motion passed.
Chairman Gwaltney stated that they would move to Item 9 on the agenda to give other
applicants time to arrive.
Assorted Exterior Alterations – 206 Cary Street – Contributing – R&S Renovations, LLC,
applicant:
Mr. Settle stated that the applicant wishes to make the following improvements to the
property in question:
(1) The painting and reinstallation of the red vinyl shutters that were
previously on the building “Ornamental Grass” (SWVS 411).
(2) The replacement of the existing unpainted wooden front door with
a fiberglass door featuring a single panel and a large ¾ light
window with six lights, to be painted “Ornamental Grass” (SWVS
411) to match the shutters.
Town staff recommends that this application be approved under the condition that the
existing dilapidated front door be repaired or replaced with a door of similar materials and style
and painted “Ornamental Grass” (SWVS 411) to match the shutters. If fenestration is needed on
the inside of the home from the area of the front façade currently occupied by the front door, a
glass or “full view” storm door should be installed, so long as the doorframe is not damaged as a
result (see page sixty-eight of the Smithfield Historic District Design Guidelines). Ideally, this
storm door should match the color of the front door.
The applicant, Ryan Smith, of 103 Monroe Court in Carrollton stated that the door has a
large crack down the center of it. It was not meant to be an exterior door. He plans to put a
fiberglass door in. He wants to bring more light into the foyer with the door and transom light. A
solid door would be less expensive but he wanted more appeal with a glass door. The property
has vinyl siding and it is in good shape. He had replaced the roofing with a previous approval.
The exterior trim colors will remain the same.
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Mr. Goodrich made a motion to approve this application as presented noting that the
BHAR acknowledges that the existing front door is not original to the exterior of the home. Mr.
Hess seconded the motion. Chairman Gwaltney called for the vote.
On call for the vote, six members were present. Mr. Goodrich voted aye, Mr. Hess voted
aye, Mr. Hill voted aye, Mr. Hornback voted aye, Mr. Prevatte voted aye, and Chairman
Gwaltney voted aye. There were no votes against the motion. The motion passed.
Amendment of Prior Approval – Lot 244 Drummonds Lane – Unclassified – Willkris
Services, LLC, applicant:
The applicant received approval to construct a new single-family detached dwelling on
the property at the Tuesday, September 17th, 2019 meeting of the Board of Historic &
Architectural Review. The approval entailed the following: The proposed house will be covered
by a brown-colored architectural asphalt shingle roof, preceded by Hardie board eaves (soffit
and fascia). The walls of the house will be covered in three (3) different styles of Hardie board
siding. The first is a horizontally-lapped style, featuring a woodgrain pattern of a gray color,
the second is a cedar shake shingle style, of a chestnut brown color, and the third is a board-
and-batten style of an off-white color. The house will rest on a concrete block foundation, which
will be skim-coated and painted white. The primary façade of the building will be adorned by a
front porch with square, white-colored, polyvinyl chloride (PVC) columns. The house will be
accessed by a fiberglass front door of a dark blue color with a six (6) pane window, and the
house will be fenestrated by several vinyl six (6) over six (6) double-hung sash windows of a
white color. All windows will be bordered by four inch (4”) white-colored PVC trim. All
remaining trim on the house will be Hardie trim. The house will feature white aluminum gutters
and downspouts. The applicant now wishes to amend their prior approval by requesting the
following changes:
(1) Substituting the proposed dark blue front door color with a maroon
color- the front door on the house was mistakenly shipped to the
applicant in this color.
(2) The height of the front porch has required the addition of handrails.
The applicant wishes to install square, white-colored PVC handrails in
between the existing square, white-colored PVC columns on the front
porch.
Staff recommends approval as submitted.
The applicant, Mr. William Campbell, lives at 213 Keswick Place in Smithfield. Willkris
Services, LLC is his company name and the builder for this property. He stated that when he
ordered the door it had a factory finish that he and his wife liked. They would like to keep it as
is. The house is for sale. It is a fiberglass door that can be painted if needed. He would like to put
square PVC handrails up. He is flexible. The house is almost complete.
Mr. Hill asked if the 6 x 6 columns on the corners are PVC? Mr. Campbell stated that
they are 6 x 6 pressure treated posts with a PVC sleeve. Mr. Hill explained that in the past the
BHAR usually ask for wrought iron or aluminum railings, but this home is unclassified. Mr.
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Campbell stated that he has found that wrought iron and aluminum had corrosion issues over
time. He is flexible since this is a spec house.
Mr. Goodrich made a motion to approve the application as presented. Mr. Prevatte
seconded the motion. Chairman Gwaltney called for the vote.
On call for the vote, six members were present. Mr. Goodrich voted aye, Mr. Hess voted
aye, Mr. Hill voted aye, Mr. Hornback voted aye, Mr. Prevatte voted aye, and Chairman
Gwaltney voted aye. There were no votes against the motion. The motion passed.
Discussion Item – New Construction – Lot 3, Clay Street – Unclassified – Willkris Services,
LLC, applicant:
The applicant is interested in purchasing the property in question to construct a single-
family detached dwelling on the premises. The lot is bordered by noncontributing and
unclassified properties and is likely less than thirty feet in width, which means that (at best) the
proposed building will be less than twenty feet wide. The applicant is entertaining the idea of
constructing a single-bay, 2.5 story “shotgun house”, but anticipates that the house will be
unconventional in many respects. For instance, the applicant anticipates utilizing fiber cement
siding on the primary façade, reserving vinyl siding for the side and rear facades. Any guidance
from the BHAR on this proposed building would be helpful for the applicant in his consideration
of this property. Town Staff encourages discussion among the members of the BHAR before the
applicants proceed with purchasing the property and submitting an application for BHAR review
and decision for the new construction of a single-family detached dwelling on the premises.
Mr. Campbell, the applicant, stated that his concept plan is shown with the house on
stilts. He would not be building on stilts. It would have a typical crawlspace foundation. It would
also be the same height as the other houses around it. It was the only rendering he could find for
a narrow home. For discussion purposes only, he is using it to explain his plan. All of the
surrounding homes have varying types of siding. He would like to use a composite siding on the
front of the house with vinyl siding on all other sides. He would maintain high standards on the
front of the home. The other homes will be so close to the new one that the sides and back will
not really be seen.
Chairman Gwaltney and Mr. Settle thanked the applicant for coming to the BHAR for
discussion on the property.
Mr. Hess asked if the applicant planned to keep the enclosed porch. The applicant stated
that he plans to do the porch as shown on the plan. He is waiting for the surveyors to finalize
everything so he knows if it will fit. He may have to make the house a little bit smaller but
prefers to maintain the look of the front porch. He believes it is what gives it the curb appeal. Mr.
Hess asked about the side setbacks. Mr. Campbell explained there would be five feet on either
side. He will know more after the surveyors have finished.
Mr. Settle explained that the setbacks from the rear boundary line would be twenty-five
feet, five feet from the side boundary lines, and a varied setback on the front boundary line.
However, the figure of eighteen feet is provided to accommodate 2 parking spaces which must
be provided onsite. It means there can be no encroachment further than eighteen feet to
accommodate the parking.
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The applicant requested feedback from the BHAR members on the siding situation. He
knows that he has a lot more approval to go through before a final decision; but the siding
situation is a critical one for him. He does not want to buy the property until he knows about the
siding.
Mr. Hornback believes the design is appropriate with the houses in the area. He does not
have any problem with the material choices. His main concern is having two parking spaces
there since it would take up the whole front of the property.
Mr. Campbell stated that if the house could encroach in the rear setback; he would have
more room in the front. The surrounding homes only have one parking spot to park in.
Chairman Gwaltney asked Mr. Settle if the applicant could apply for a waiver for the
second parking space. Mr. Settle stated that there are two issues: parking and rear setbacks.
There are avenues in other zoning districts to waive parking and loading requirements which are
typically special use permit items. He also stated that the #1 objective, secondary to the lot being
developed, is to lessen the parking problem. There is an ongoing parking issue in this particular
area. Encouraging and requiring off-street parking is his #2 objective. As for waiving the rear
yard setback, there is a special yard exception available for non-conforming lots in the instance
of new construction of a single-family detached dwelling. This applicant would qualify. He
would have to apply to the Board of Zoning Appeals. The applicant stated that he might be able
to put the parking on the sides.
Chairman Gwaltney reminded everyone that the BHAR is discussing the architecture of
the proposed new home.
The proposed project was favorably received by the BHAR. Mr. Hill took issue with the
applicants’ proposed use of vinyl siding on the side and rear façades. Additionally, the BHAR
expressed concern over the proposed location for off-street parking; but acknowledged that the
location of required parking spaces was outside of their purview.
Amendment of Prior Approval – 110 N. Mason Street – Contributing – Wigwam
Properties, LLC, applicant.
At its Tuesday, January 21st, 2020 meeting, the Board of Historic & Architectural Review
conditionally-approved the applicants’ application to make the following improvements to the
property in question:
(1) The repair or replacement of the existing dilapidated front porch
step railings with wood, to be painted “Pure White” (SW 7005) to
match the proposed color of all trim.
(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).
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(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).
The applicant wishes to amend their prior approval by changing the proposed color of the
forward-facing gables in item seven above from “Honest Blue” (SW 6520) to “Commodore”
(SW 6524) to match the front door color. Town staff recommended that this application be
approved as submitted.
The applicant was not at the meeting to speak on behalf of the project. Mr. Hornback
stated that the project had a stop work order about a month ago. Mr. Settle explained that it was
issued through Isle of Wight County. It was his understanding there were several interior projects
going on that did not have permits.
Mr. Hornback made a motion to approve the application as submitted. Mr. Goodrich
seconded the motion. Chairman Gwaltney called for the vote.
On call for the vote, six members were present. Mr. Goodrich voted aye, Mr. Hess
voted aye, Mr. Hill voted aye, Mr. Hornback voted aye, Mr. Prevatte voted aye, and Chairman
Gwaltney voted aye. There were no votes against the motion. The motion passed.
Roof Change (After-the-Fact) – 111 N. Mason Street – Contributing- Rhonda Endrusick,
applicant.
On Wednesday, January 29th, 2020, the applicant replaced an existing gray “three-tab”
asphalt shingle roof with a “charcoal black” colored architectural asphalt shingle roof. The
applicant purchased the property less than three months prior to replacing the roof and was
unaware that such an action would warrant review and decision by the Board of Historic &
Architectural Review. Additionally, she has indicated that she replaced the roof to meet a
deadline set by her insurance provider, who threatened to cancel her homeowners’ insurance
policy if the roof was not replaced immediately. Town staff recommended that this application
be approved as submitted.
The applicant did not attend the meeting to speak. The Board agreed that the charcoal
black roof looks better than the previous gray roof.
Mr. Hess made a motion to approve the application as submitted. Mr. Hornback seconded
the motion. Chairman Gwaltney called for the vote.
On call for the vote, six members were present. Mr. Goodrich voted aye, Mr. Hess voted
aye, Mr. Hill voted aye, Mr. Hornback voted aye, Mr. Prevatte voted aye, and Chairman
Gwaltney voted aye. There were no votes against the motion. The motion passed.
Approval of the Tuesday, January 21st, 2020 Meeting Minutes.
Mr. Settle stated that he had spoken with the Town Attorney and he had reviewed the
minutes and recommended that they be approved as submitted.
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Agenda
Wednesday, February 12th, 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, February 18th, 2020
at 6:30 PM in Conference Rooms A&B at the Smithfield Center, 220 N Church St, Smithfield,
VA 23430.
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
File
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT & PLANNING DEPARTMENT
310 Institute St, PO Box 246 / Smithfield, VA 23431 / 1-(757)-365-4200 / Fax 1-(757)-357-9933
www.smithfieldva.gov
SMITHFIELD BOARD OF HISTORIC & ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW (BHAR)
MEETING AGENDA: TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18TH, 2020, 6:30 PM
1) 2020 Election of Officers
2) Community Development & Planning Director’s Report:
- The final draft of the 2019 Isle of Wight County Comprehensive Plan was adopted by
the Isle of Wight County Board of Supervisors at its Thursday, January 16 th, 2020
meeting. The plan will soon be available online.
3) Upcoming Meetings and Activities
Monday, February 24th – 3:00 PM – Town Council Committee Meetings
Tuesday, February 25th – 3:00 PM – Town Council Committee Meetings
Tuesday, March 3rd – 6:30 PM – Town Council Meeting
Tuesday, March 10th – 4:00 PM – Pinewood Heights Management Team Meeting
Tuesday, March 10th – 6:30 PM – Planning Commission Meeting
Tuesday, March 17th – 6:30 PM – BHAR Meeting
4) Public Comments
5) Board Member Comments
6) Roof Change – 231 Cary St – Noncontributing – Joseph Reish, applicant (staff
report, BHAR application & illustration enclosed).
7) Amendment of Prior Approval – 110 N Mason St – Contributing – Wigwam
Properties, LLC, applicant (staff report, BHAR application & illustration enclosed).
8) Roof Change (After-the-Fact) – 111 N Mason St – Contributing – Rhonda
Endrusick, applicant (staff report, BHAR application & illustration enclosed).
9) Assorted Exterior Alterations – 206 Cary St – Contributing – R&S Renovations,
LLC, applicant (staff report, BHAR application & illustration enclosed).
10) Amendment of Prior Approval – Lot 244, Drummonds Ln – Unclassified – Willkris
Services, LLC, applicant (staff report, BHAR application & illustration enclosed).
11) *Discussion Item* New Construction – Lot 3, Clay St – Unclassified – Willkris
Services, LLC, applicant (staff report & illustration enclosed).
12) Approval of the Tuesday, January 21st, 2020 meeting minutes (enclosed).
NOTICE OF INTENT TO COMPLY WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA):
Reasonable efforts will be made to provide assistance or special arrangements to qualified individuals with
disabilities in order to participate in or attend Planning Commission meetings. ADA compliant hearing devices
are available for use upon request. Please call 1-(757)-365-4200 at least twenty-four (24) hours prior to the
meeting date so that proper arrangements may be made.
BOARD OF HISTORIC & ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW (BHAR) STAFF REPORT
Tuesday, February 18th, 2020, 6:30 PM
Applicant Joseph Reish
231 Cary St
Smithfield, VA 23430
Owner Ibid.
Property 231 Cary St
TPIN 21A-04-0000I9
0.21 ac SW side Cary St
600’ NW Cary St & Grace St
Classification Noncontributing
Zoning Downtown Neighborhood Residential (DNR) &
Historic Preservation Overlay (HPO)
Adjacent Zoning Community Conservation (CC), DNR & HPO
Project Description The applicant wishes to replace the existing green “three-tab” asphalt
shingle roof with a brown architectural asphalt shingle roof. This will
match the new roof that was approved for the primary building by the
BHAR at its Tuesday, September 17th, 2019 meeting.
Recommendation Staff recommends approval as submitted.
For inquiries, please contact John Settle at 1-(757)-365-4200 or jsettle@smithfieldva.gov.
BOARD OF HISTORIC & ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW (BHAR) STAFF REPORT
Tuesday, February 18th, 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 At its Tuesday, January 21st, 2020 meeting, the Board of Historic &
Architectural Review conditionally-approved the applicants’ application to make
the following improvements to the property in question:
(1) The repair or replacement of the existing dilapidated front porch step
railings with wood, to be painted “Pure White” (SW 7005) to match the
proposed color of all trim.
(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).
The applicant now wishes to amend their prior approval by changing the
proposed color of the forward-facing gables in item seven above from “Honest
Blue” (SW 6520) to “Commodore” (SW 6524) to match the front door color.
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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TOWN OF SMITHFIELD
310 Institute Street, P. O. Box 246, Smithfield, VA 23431
(757) 365-4200 - Fax (757)357-9933
BOARD OF HISTORIC AND ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW (BHAR)
APPLICATION
2/8/20
Date of Application _____________ 2/18/20
Date of Meeting _________________
In accordance with Article 3.M of the Zoning Ordinance, this application must be completed and all materials (Ten
(10) copies each of completed application and additional materials) as requested below must be submitted to the
town at least 21 days before the regularly scheduled BHAR meeting. If any new materials are submitted at the
meeting, then the BHAR may table the application. The BHAR meets the 3rd Tuesday of the month (unless
otherwise noted) at 6:30 pm in conference rooms A&B at the Smithfield Center, 220 North Church Street.
As of May 4, 2004, all applications approved by the BHAR shall begin construction, installation, etc. within one (1)
year from the date of approval and shall be completed within two (2) years from the date of BHAR approval. If
these two conditions are not met, then the application becomes null and void, and the applicant shall reapply to
the BHAR. The applicant’s, or their representative’s, presence is requested at the meeting.
Hannah Arnold
I, _______________________________, am seeking BHAR approval for the following (check all that apply)
(print name)
110 N. Mason St.
which is located at ______________________________________________________________________.
Ƒ New Single Family Residence (submit roof, siding, brick, and color samples; window details; elevations of the
structure; site plan/survey – also see NOTES 1 & 2, below)
Ƒ New Commercial Structure (submit roof, siding, brick, and color samples; window details; elevations of the
structure; site plan/ survey – also see NOTES 1 & 2, below)
Ƒ Addition to existing building (submit roof, siding, brick, and color samples; window details; elevations of the
structure; site plan/survey) (The addition will be ________ sq. ft.)
Ƒ Accessory structure (i.e., shed, detached garage, etc.) Accessory Structure Height ____ ft.
(submit roof, siding, brick, and color samples; window details; elevations of the structure; site plan/survey)
Ƒ Siding Change (submit siding sample)
existing siding: ____________________ proposed siding: _______________________
NOTE: The BHAR strongly encourages cement siding (i.e., “hardi-plank”) as a more suitable alternative to
vinyl siding.
Ƒ Roof Change (submit shingle sample)
existing roof: ______________________ proposed roof: _________________________
NOTE: The BHAR strongly encourages that if you choose architectural shingles, choose at least 30-year
architectural shingles.
Ƒ Color Change (submit color samples)
X Light Blue
existing colors: __________ __________ Commodore
proposed colors: ___________ ____________
Ƒ Sign (submit colored drawing (drawn to scale) with dimensions, plat/survey with signBlue
location noted – Also
refer to Article 10 of the Zoning Ordinance for sign regulations (i.e., max. height, max. size, etc.)
Ƒ Window change (submit window details)
existing window type: _______________ proposed window type: __________________
Ƒ Other
Hannah Arnold
1. Applicant/Property Owner Name ____________________________________________________________
Address: 10311 Park St.
__________________________________ 757-323-3430
Phone: ____________________________________
HCA.ARNOLD@gmail.com
Smithfield, VA 23304 E-mail: _____________________________________
__________________________________
DECLARATION OF CONSENT:
By signing below, the property owner/applicant/agent consents to entry upon the subject property by public officers,
employees, and agents of the Town of Smithfield to view the site for purposes of processing, evaluating or deciding this
application.
Name: (printed or typed) ___________________________________
Name: (signature) ________________________________________
BOARD OF HISTORIC & ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW (BHAR) STAFF REPORT
Tuesday, February 18th, 2020, 6:30 PM
Applicant Rhonda Endrusick
111 N Mason St
Smithfield, VA 23430
Owner Ibid.
Property 111 N Mason St
TPIN 21A-01-099
0.31 ac SW side N Mason St
50’ 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 On Wednesday, January 29th, 2020, the applicant replaced an existing gray “three-
tab” asphalt shingle roof with a “charcoal black” colored architectural asphalt
shingle roof. The applicant purchased the property less than three months prior to
replacing the roof, and was unaware that such an action would warrant review and
decision by the Board of Historic & Architectural Review. Additionally, she has
indicated that she replaced the roof to meet a deadline set by her insurance
provider, who threatened to cancel her homeowners’ insurance policy if the roof
was not replaced immediately.
Recommendation Town staff recommend that this application be approved as submitted.
For inquiries, please contact John Settle at 1-(757)-365-4200 or jsettle@smithfieldva.gov.
BOARD OF HISTORIC & ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW (BHAR) STAFF REPORT
Tuesday, February 18th, 2020, 6:30 PM
Applicant R&S Renovations, LLC
C/O Jeremy Smith
103 Monroe Ct
Carrollton, VA 23314
Owner Ibid.
Property 206 Cary St
TPIN 21A-01-196
0.07 ac NE side Cary St
75’ NW Cary St & Grace St
Classification Contributing
Zoning Downtown Neighborhood Residential (DNR) &
Historic Preservation Overlay (HPO)
Adjacent Zoning Ibid.
Project Description The applicant wishes to make the following improvements to the property in
question:
(1) The painting and reinstallation of the red vinyl shutters that were
previously on the building “Ornamental Grass” (SWVS 411).
(2) The replacement of the existing unpainted wooden front door with a
fiberglass door featuring a single panel and a large ¾ light window with
six lights, to be painted “Ornamental Grass” (SWVS 411) to match the
shutters.
Recommendation Town staff recommends that this application be approved under the condition
that the existing dilapidated front door be repaired, or replaced with a door of
similar materials and style, and painted “Ornamental Grass” (SWVS 411) to
match the shutters. If fenestration is need on the inside of the home from the
area of the front façade currently occupied by the front door, a glass or “full
view” storm door should be installed, so long as the doorframe is not damaged as
a result (see page sixty-eight of the Smithfield Historic District Design
Guidelines). Ideally, this storm door should match the color of the front door.
For inquiries, please contact John Settle at 1-(757)-365-4200 or jsettle@smithfieldva.gov.
2020-02-18
(door change) fiberglass (3/4 light w/ 1
x
wood panel & 6 lights)
(4 rails, 6 panels & 3 stiles)
BOARD OF HISTORIC & ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW (BHAR) STAFF REPORT
Tuesday, February 18th, 2020, 6:30 PM
Applicant Willkris Services, LLC
C/O William Campbell
213 Keswick Pl
Smithfield, VA 23430
Owner Ibid.
Property Lot 244, Drummonds Ln
TPIN 21A-01-244
1.42 ac NE side Drummonds Ln
150’ SE Drummonds Ln & Cedar St
Classification Unclassified
Zoning Downtown Neighborhood Residential (DNR),
Environmental Conservation (EC),
Floodplain Overlay (FPO) &
Historic Preservation Overlay (HPO)
Adjacent Zoning Community Conservation (CC),
DNR, EC, FPO & HPO
Project Description The applicant received an approval to construct a new single-family
detached dwelling on the property at the Tuesday, September 17th, 2019
meeting of the Board of Historic & Architectural Review. The approval
entailed the following:
The proposed house will be covered by a brown-colored architectural
asphalt shingle roof, preceded by Hardie board eaves (soffit and fascia). The
walls of the house will be covered in three (3) different styles of Hardie board
siding. The first is a horizontally-lapped style, featuring a woodgrain pattern
of a gray color, the second is a cedar shake shingle style, of a chestnut brown
color, and the third is a board-and-batten style of an off-white color. The
house will rest on a concrete block foundation, which will be skim-coated
and painted white. The primary façade of the building will be adorned by a
front porch with square, white-colored, polyvinyl chloride (PVC) columns.
The house will be accessed by a fiberglass front door of a dark blue color
with a six (6) pane window, and the house will be fenestrated by several vinyl
six (6) over six (6) double-hung sash windows of a white color. All windows
will be bordered by four inch (4”) white-colored PVC trim. All remaining
trim on the house will be Hardie trim. The house will feature white
aluminum gutters and downspouts.
The applicant now wishes to amend their prior approval by requesting the
following changes:
(1) Substituting the proposed dark blue front door color with a maroon
color- the front door on the house was mistakenly shipped to the
applicant in this color.
(2) The height of the front porch has required the addition of handrails.
The applicant wishes to install square, white-colored PVC handrails in
between the existing square, white-colored PVC columns on the front
porch.
Recommendation Staff recommends approval as submitted.
For inquiries, please contact John Settle at 1-(757)-365-4200 or jsettle@smithfieldva.gov.
BOARD OF HISTORIC & ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW (BHAR) STAFF REPORT
*DISCUSSION ITEM: NO ACTION REQUIRED*
Tuesday, February 18th, 2020, 6:30 PM
Applicant Willkris Services, LLC
C/O William Campbell
213 Keswick Pl
Smithfield, VA 23430
Owner Wiqar Khan
425 Hartford Tpk
Vernon, CT 06066
Property Lot 3, Clay St
TPIN 21A-03-G003
0.06 ac SE side Clay St
500’ SW of Clay St & N Mason St
Classification Unclassified
Zoning Downtown Neighborhood Residential (DNR) &
Historic Preservation Overlay (HPO)
Adjacent Zoning DNR & HPO
Project Description The applicant is interested in purchasing the property in question to
construct a single-family detached dwelling on the premises. The lot is
bordered by noncontributing and unclassified properties, and is likely less
than thirty feet (30’) in width, which means that (at best) the proposed
building will be less than twenty feet (20’) wide. The applicant is
entertaining the idea of constructing a single-bay, 2.5 story “shotgun
house”, but anticipates that the house will be unconventional in many
respects. For instance, the applicant anticipates utilizing fiber cement
siding on the primary façade, reserving vinyl siding for the side and rear
façades. Any guidance from the BHAR on this proposed building would
be helpful for the applicant in his consideration of this property.
Recommendation Town staff encourages discussion among the members of the BHAR
before the applicants proceed with purchasing the property and submitting
an application for BHAR review and decision for the new construction of
a single-family detached dwelling on the premises.
Please direct inquiries to John Settle at 1-(757)-365-4200 or jsettle@smithfieldva.gov.
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