Board of Historic & Architectural Review
Regular MeetingSmithfield, VA · June 16, 2020
Minutes
The Smithfield Board of Historic and Architectural Review held its regular meeting on
Tuesday, June 16th, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. at the Smithfield Center.
Members Present:
Trey Gwaltney - Chairman
Julia Hillegass – Vice Chair
David Goodrich
Gary Hess
Russell Hill
Justin Hornback
Board Members absent:
Ronny Prevatte
Staff members present:
John Settle – Community Development & Planning Director
William H. Riddick, III – Town Attorney
Tammie Clary – Planner
There were two (2) citizens present. The media was not represented. Chairman Gwaltney
welcomed everyone to the meeting.
Community Development & Planning Director’s Report:
Mr. Settle introduced Tammie Clary who is the new Town Planner. He thanked her for
her contributions to the Planning Department since her arrival.
Upcoming Meetings and Activities:
Monday, June 22nd – 3:00 PM – Town Council Committee Meeting
Monday, June 22nd – 6:00 PM – Town Council Continued Meeting
Tuesday, June 23rd – 3:00 PM – Town Council Committee Meeting
Tuesday, July 7th – 6:30 PM – Town Council Meeting
Tuesday, July 14th – 4:00 PM – Pinewood Heights Management Team Meeting
Tuesday, July 14th – 6:30 PM – Planning Commission Meeting
Tuesday, July 21st – 6:30 PM – BHAR Meeting
Public Comments:
There were no signups for public comments.
Board Member Comments:
Vice Chair Hillegass asked about the possibility of closing off Main Street for outdoor
seating for the restaurants. Mr. Settle stated that it was discussed at Town Council. The Town
Manager has been working on it with the business owners to come up with a plan.
The Town Attorney updated the BHAR on the case for the Pierceville arguments. In
about three weeks, there should be a decision one way or another from the Circuit Court judge as
to whether Mary Crocker can demolish the house. He explained that Mrs. Crocker asked the
BHAR for permission to demolish the house. The BHAR said no. The statute requires that it is
listed for sale for a period of one year and the land pertaining thereto. The owner listed all 35
acres for 1.5 million dollars; not just the house with less acreage. The Town contends that the
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owner has not complied with the statute. Had they complied, the owner would have had the right
to demolish the house. It was contrary to the intent of the statute. The statute is designed in case
an owner is not willing to maintain the house then the owner can offer it for sale. The owner did
that but not for a reasonable price. The Town has made its argument. The owner had many
offers for less acreage including the house; but the owner would not sell it as such. The owner
had offered to give the Town a half-acre including the house. The Town did not want it due to
the problems and expenses that went along with it. There were a couple of other offers as well.
The owner had demonstrated that she was willing to subdivide the property. However, when it
came time to satisfy the code provisions, they offered it for sale at 1.5 million dollars for 35
acres. It is in the judge’s hands at this point.
Assorted Exterior Changes – 352 S. Church Street – Landmark – Joseph Howell,
applicant:
The Community Development & Planning Director reported that the applicant wishes to
make the following exterior changes to the existing building:
(1) The replacement of the existing dilapidated tan-colored horizontally-
lapped wooden weatherboard siding with “Monterey Taupe” colored
horizontally-lapped Hardie board siding.
(2) The replacement of the existing dilapidated wooden trim, soffits,
fascia boards, crown moulding, and porch rim joist covers with Azek
materials of a like color and appearance.
(3) The replacement of the front porch’s existing dilapidated gray-colored
tongue-in-groove two-inch wooden decking boards with “Brownstone”
colored tongue-in-groove two-inch Azek decking boards.
(4) The replacement of the existing dilapidated wooden front porch
columns with fiberglass columns of a like color and appearance.
(5) The replacement of the existing dilapidated wooden front porch
banisters with Trex banisters of a like color and appearance.
(6) The replacement of three existing dilapidated wooden nine-over-nine
double-hung sash windows (two on the north façade of the building
and one on the east façade of the building) with Pella Lifestyle Series
aluminum-clad wooden nine-over-nine double-hung sash windows
with exposed muntins, which will match the color of the existing
windows.
(7) The replacement of one existing dilapidated wooden four-over-six
double-hung sash window on the south façade of the building with a
Pella Lifestyle Series aluminum-clad wooden four-over-four double-
hung sash window with exposed muntins, which will match the color
of the existing window.
(8) The omission of two windows from the south façade of the building-
according to the owner, these windows light areas of the building’s
interior which have been converted into closet space.
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Town staff recommends approval under the following conditions, in accordance with
items four and five on page sixty-eight of the Smithfield, Virginia Historic District Design
Guidelines:
(a) The applicant must repair the two existing windows that are proposed
to be omitted, or replace them with windows of comparable materials,
colors, and configurations to those which are to be utilized for the four
other window replacements authorized by this approval.
(b) The four-over-six window on the south façade must be replaced by a
four-over-six window, not a four-over-four window.
Mr. Joseph Howell, the applicant, stated that he wants to renovate the front of the house
and the south side of the house. He asked the Board to reconsider the condition of the elimination
of the window. The area was converted into a linen closet which is only about four square feet.
He needs the wall space for shelving which cannot happen if the window remains. There would
be a cost for a window that serves no purpose from the inside of the house. The applicant shared
material samples with the Board.
Chairman Gwaltney asked for consideration from the Board.
Mr. Hornback asked why he was not replacing the windows on the second floor. Mr.
Howell stated that they were in relatively good shape, and for budget reasons. He has made
arrangements with the contractor to do those at a later date.
Chairman Gwaltney stated that there are four windows on the driveway side currently.
The applicant wants to eliminate the second from the front to allow for a linen closet. He would
like to omit the fourth window as well but understands the Board’s concerns. Mr. Hill stated that
the house is only twelve feet from the house next door. The fourth window does not match and
was added at some point. It was not original to the house and no one will see it from the street.
Mr. Goodrich asked if any repairs would be done to the windows on the north side of the
house. The owner stated no. The north side windows are in good shape. Mr. Goodrich asked if
the north side siding would be painted at the time the owner is replacing siding on the front and
south side. Mr. Howell stated that he had not planned to do that. In 2000, another master
bedroom was added which has Hardi-plank. He prefers not to go through the cost of re-painting
the siding since he will do more renovations in a couple of years as finances permit.
Mr. Hill made a motion to approve the application under the condition that the 4/6
window on the south façade be replaced by a 4/6 window, not a 4/4 window. 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, Vice Chair Hillegass voted aye, and Chairman
Gwaltney voted aye. There were no votes against the motion. The motion passed.
Roof Change – 319 Main Street – Non-Contributing – 319 Main, LLC, c/o Franklin Hall,
applicant:
Mr. Settle reported that the applicant wishes to remove the existing dilapidated porch roof
and supporting elements on the southwest side of the building. These features will be replaced by
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a navy blue-colored awning identical to the ones present on the front (northwest) side of the
building. Town staff recommends approval as submitted.
Mr. Mark Hall of 7432 Barton’s Landing in Isle of Wight County spoke for the
application. He stated that the porch was added to the property by the previous owner. He
painted it when he purchased the property. The porch is leaking and he feels its best to just demo
the porch. He would like to put a nice, clean awning on it instead. It will be comparable to what
is currently on the front of the building.
Mr. Goodrich made a motion to approve as presented. Vice Chair Hillegass 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, Vice Chair Hillegass voted aye, and Chairman
Gwaltney voted aye. There were no votes against the motion. The motion passed.
Assorted Exterior Changes – 349 Main Street – Landmark – Hallwood Properties I, LLC,
applicant:
Mr. Settle explained that the applicant wishes to make the following exterior changes to
the existing building:
(1) The removal of the existing storm windows.
(2) The replacement of the existing green-colored metal half-round gutters
and downspouts with aluminum half-round gutters of either a “Linen”
or “Musket Brown” color. The applicants are seeking the approval of
both colors so that they can decide which color that they would like to
use later in their project.
(3) The replacement of the existing green-colored wooden soffits and
fascia boards with Hardie board materials of a nearly identical
appearance- all of which are to be painted “Dard Hunter Green”.
(4) The replacement of the existing green-colored wooden crown
moulding with a composite material of a nearly identical appearance,
which is to be painted “Dard Hunter Green.”
(5) The replacement of the existing dilapidated green-colored wooden
two-over-two and six-over-six double-hung sash windows on all sides
of the building with Andersen Woodwright Series composite-clad
wooden two-over-two double-hung sash windows with exposed
muntins, which are to be “Forest Green” in color. This color comes
with the windows and is similar to the “Dard Hunter Green” color.
Town staff recommends approval as submitted.
Mr. Mark Hall, the applicant, stated that this landmark property is in a state of disrepair.
He has owned it for about a year. He plans to use the proper materials to ensure longevity. He is
attempting to match all the good things about the building as they exist. The windows are not
operational. Glass has been replaced in them and is not original. Gutters were removed from the
structure some time ago. He would like to install new ones to keep the water away from the
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Agenda
Wednesday, June 10th, 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, June 16th, 2020 at
6:30 PM 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
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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, JUNE 16TH, 2020, 6:30 PM
1) Community Development & Planning Director’s Report:
- Introduction of Tammie Clary, the Town’s new planner.
2) Upcoming Meetings and Activities
Monday, June 22nd – 3:00 PM – Town Council Committee Meeting
Monday, June 22nd – 6:00 PM – Town Council Continued Meeting
Tuesday, June 23rd – 3:00 PM – Town Council Committee Meeting
Tuesday, July 7th – 6:30 PM – Town Council Meeting
Tuesday, July 14th – 4:00 PM – Pinewood Heights Management Team Meeting
Tuesday, July 14th – 6:30 PM – Planning Commission Meeting
Tuesday, July 21st – 6:30 PM – BHAR Meeting
3) Public Comments
4) Board Member Comments
5) Assorted Exterior Changes – 352 S Church St – Landmark – Joseph Howell, applicant
(staff report w/ attachments, BHAR application & illustrations enclosed).
6) Roof Change – 319 Main St – Non-Contributing – 319 Main, LLC, C/O Franklin Hall,
applicant (staff report, BHAR application & illustration enclosed).
7) Assorted Exterior Changes – 349 Main St – Landmark – Hallwood Properties I, LLC,
C/O Franklin Hall, applicant (staff report, BHAR application & illustrations enclosed).
8) Approval of the Tuesday, May 19th, 2020 meeting minutes (enclosed).
***ATTENTION***
Owing to the pandemic, we are encouraging remote public comment on all land use
applications, whether or not a public hearing is required. If you do not feel comfortable with
attending a meeting in person, please submit your comments in writing to Mr. John Settle,
Community Development & Planning Director. Your comments will be conveyed to the
appropriate Board or Commission. Mr. Settle can be reached via email
(jsettle@smithfieldva.gov) or mail at the address below:
Town of Smithfield Community
Development & Planning Department
ATTN John Settle, Director
PO Box 246
Smithfield, VA 23431
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Reasonable efforts will be made to provide assistance or special arrangements to qualified individuals with
disabilities in order to participate in or attend Board of Historic & Architectural Review (BHAR) 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, June 16th, 2020, 6:30 PM
Applicant Restoration Exteriors, LLC
C/O Jason Gioffre
5213 Cleveland St
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
Owner Joseph Howell
352 S Church St
Smithfield, VA 23430
Property 352 S Church St
TPIN 21A-01-440
1.25 ac S side S Church St
650’ E S Church St & Jericho Rd
Classification Landmark
Zoning Chesapeake Bay Preservation Overlay (CBO),
Downtown Neighborhood Residential (DNR),
Environmental Conservation (EC),
Floodplain Overlay (FPO) &
Historic Preservation Overlay (HPO)
Adjacent Zoning Community Conservation (CC), CBO, DNR, EC, FC & HPO
Project Description The applicant wishes to make the following exterior changes to the existing building:
(1) The replacement of the existing dilapidated tan-colored horizontally-lapped
wooden weatherboard siding with “Monterey Taupe” colored horizontally-
lapped Hardie board siding.
(2) The replacement of the existing dilapidated wooden trim, soffits, fascia boards,
crown moulding, and porch rim joist covers with Azek materials of a like color
and appearance.
(3) The replacement of the front porch’s existing dilapidated gray-colored tongue-in-
groove two-inch wooden decking boards with “Brownstone” colored tongue-in-
groove two-inch Azek decking boards.
(4) The replacement of the existing dilapidated wooden front porch columns with
fiberglass columns of a like color and appearance.
(5) The replacement of the existing dilapidated wooden front porch banisters with
Trex banisters of a like color and appearance.
(6) The replacement of three existing dilapidated wooden nine-over-nine double-
hung sash windows (two on the north façade of the building and one on the east
façade of the building) with Pella Lifestyle Series aluminum-clad wooden nine-
over-nine double-hung sash windows with exposed muntins, which will match
the color of the existing windows.
(7) The replacement of one existing dilapidated wooden four-over-six double-hung
sash window on the south façade of the building with a Pella Lifestyle Series
aluminum-clad wooden four-over-four double-hung sash window with exposed
muntins, which will match the color of the existing window.
(8) The omission of two windows from the south façade of the building- according
to the owner, these windows light areas of the building’s interior which have
been converted into closet space.
Recommendation Town staff recommends approval under the following conditions, in accordance with
items four and five on page sixty-eight of the Smithfield, Virginia Historic District
Design Guidelines:
(a) The applicant must repair the two existing windows that are proposed to be
omitted, or replace them with windows of comparable materials, colors, and
configurations to those which are to be utilized for the four other window
replacements authorized by this approval.
(b) The four-over-six window on the south façade must be replaced by a four-over-
six window, not a four-over-four window.
Please direct inquiries to John Settle at 1-(757)-365-4200 or jsettle@smithfieldva.gov.
GUIDELINES FOR REHABILITATION AND NEW CONSTRUCTION
VII Building Elements
A. Windows and Doors
2. Repair original windows and
Ensure that caulk and glazing Use interior storm windows if
doors by patching, splicing, con-
putty are intact and that water possible, taking care to install
solidating, or otherwise reinforc-
drains from the windowsills. them so that they can be main-
ing the original material.
tained easily and so that they
3. Uncover and repair covered-up do not cause condensation.
windows and doors. Reinstall any Wood that appears to be in bad
condition because of peeling
windows and doors that have
paint or separated joints often Improve thermal efficiency with
been removed.
can in fact be repaired. Attempt weather stripping, storm win-
4. Replace windows and doors only this repair before replacing the dows and doors, caulking, interi-
when they are missing or beyond element. or shades, and, if appropriate for
repair. Reconstruction should be the building, blinds and
based on physical evidence or old awnings.
If a window or door opening is
photographs. Do not use replace-
no longer needed, the glass
ment windows or doors that sub-
should be retained and the back If aluminum-frame storm win-
stantially change the size, glazing
side frosted, screened, or shut- dows and doors must be used,
pattern, finish, depth of reveal,
tered so that it appears from the apply a zinc-chromate primer
appearance of the frame, or
outside to be in use. Fix doors in and paint them to match other
muntin configuration. Avoid
place. trim.
windows with false muntins,
fixed thermal glazing, and tinted
glass (on major facades).
5. Do not change the number or
location of windows or doors by
cutting new openings or block-
ing in original openings.
6. Construct new windows and
doors of wood or metal and
match the style of the building.
On storefronts, use painted wood
or steel doors with large areas of
glass. Extruded aluminum frames
are not recommended for any
windows or doors.
7. If exterior storm windows and
doors are used, install them so
that they do not damage the
frames or obscure the windows
or doors. Storm window divi-
sions should match those of the
original window. Replacement windows do not fit existing opening.
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BOARD OF HISTORIC & ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW (BHAR) STAFF REPORT
Tuesday, June 16th, 2020, 6:30 PM
Applicant Franklin Hall
2833 Holiday Point Dr
Suffolk, VA 23435
Owner 319 Main, LLC
C/O Mark Hall
405 Grace St
Smithfield, VA 23430
Property 319 Main St
TPIN 21A-01-261
0.2576 ac SE side Main St
E corner Main St & Cockes Ln
Classification Non-Contributing
Zoning Downtown (D) & Historic Preservation Overlay (HPO)
Adjacent Zoning Heavy Industrial (I2), D & HPO
Project Description The applicant wishes to remove the existing dilapidated porch roof and
supporting elements on the southwest side of the building- these features
will be replaced by a navy blue-colored awning identical to the ones
present on the front (northwest) side of the building.
Recommendation Town staff recommends approval as submitted.
Please direct inquiries to John Settle at 1-(757)-365-4200 or jsettle@smithfieldva.gov.
BOARD OF HISTORIC & ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW (BHAR) STAFF REPORT
Tuesday, June 16th, 2020, 6:30 PM
Applicant Franklin Hall
2833 Holiday Point Dr
Suffolk, VA 23435
Owner Hallwood Properties I, LLC
C/O Mark Hall
405 Grace St
Smithfield, VA 23430
Property 349 Main St
TPIN 21A-01-237A
0.17 ac SE side Main St
150’ NE Main St & Underwood Ln
Classification Landmark
Zoning Downtown (D) & Historic Preservation Overlay (HPO)
Adjacent Zoning Downtown Neighborhood Residential (DNR), D & HPO
Project Description The applicant wishes to make the following exterior changes to the existing
building:
(1) The removal of the existing storm windows.
(2) The replacement of the existing green-colored metal half-round gutters and
downspouts with aluminum half-round gutters of either a “Linen” or
“Musket Brown” color. The applicants are seeking the approval of both
colors so that they can decide which color that they would like to use later in
their project.
(3) The replacement of the existing green-colored wooden soffits and fascia
boards with Hardie board materials of a nearly identical appearance- all of
which are to be painted “Dard Hunter Green”.
(4) The replacement of the existing green-colored wooden crown moulding with
a composite material of a nearly identical appearance, which is to be painted
“Dard Hunter Green.”
(5) The replacement of the existing dilapidated green-colored wooden two-over-
two and six-over-six double-hung sash windows all sides of the building
with Andersen Woodwright Series composite-clad wooden two-over-two
double-hung sash windows with exposed muntins, which are to be “Forest
Green” in color- this color comes with the windows and is similar to the
“Dard Hunter Green” color.
Recommendation Town staff recommends approval as submitted.
Please direct inquiries to John Settle at 1-(757)-365-4200 or jsettle@smithfieldva.gov.
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