Board of Historic & Architectural Review

Tuesday, August 8th, 2023 TO: BOARD OF HISTORIC & ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW (BHAR) FROM: TAMMIE CLARY, DIRECTOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT & PLANNING RE: MONTHLY MEETING The BHAR will hold its regularly-scheduled monthly meeting on Tuesday, August 15th, 2023 at 6:30 PM at the Smithfield Center, 220 N Church St, Smithfield, VA 23430. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Tammie Clary at 1-(757)-365-4200 or tclary@smithfieldva.gov. cc: Town Council William H. Riddick, III, Town Attorney The Smithfield Times (or) 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, August 15th, 2023, 6:30 PM 1) Planner’s Report: Staff has scheduled a Special BHAR meeting with the Consultants who are currently working on updating the Historic Preservation Overlay Guidelines. The Consultants will also provide an update on their progress. The meeting will be held on Wednesday, September 13th, 2023, at 6:00 PM at the Smithfield Center. 2) Upcoming Meetings and Activities Monday, August 21st, 3:00 PM – Town Council Committee Meeting Tuesday, September 5th, 6:30 PM – Town Council Meeting Tuesday, September 12th, 6:30 PM – Planning Commission Meeting Wednesday, September 13th, 6:00 PM – Special Board of Historic & Architectural Review Meeting Tuesday, September 19th, 6:30 PM – Board of Historic & Architectural Review Meeting Tuesday, September 19th, 7:30 PM – Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting 3) Public Comments 4) Board Member Comments 5) Material Changes (Siding and Trim) – 231 James Street – Contributing – Thomas and Gina Ippolito, applicants. (Staff report, BHAR Application, and assorted attachments enclosed.) 6) Assorted Exterior Changes (Signage and Light Fixtures) – 310 Institute Street – Contributing – Town of Smithfield, applicant. (Staff report, BHAR Application, and assorted attachments enclosed.) 7) Approval of the Tuesday, July 18th, 2023 Meeting Minutes (enclosed). 8) Adjournment ***ATTENTION*** Mrs. Clary can be reached via email (tclary@smithfieldva.gov) or mail at the address below: Town of Smithfield Community Development & Planning Department ATTN Tammie Clary, Director PO Box 246 Smithfield, VA 23431 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 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, August 15th, 2023, 6:30 PM Applicant Thomas and Gina Ippolito 231 James Street Smithfield, VA 23431 Owner Ibid. Property 231 James Street TPIN 2A-01-180 0.45 ac SW side James Street 595’ NW of James Street and Grace Street Classification Contributing Zoning Downtown Neighborhood Residential (DN-R) & Historic Preservation Overlay (HP-O) Adjacent Zoning DN-R & HP-O Project Description The applicant is seeking approval for material changes to the wooden siding and wooden trim to the single-family dwelling. The applicant would like to replace the existing white wooden siding on the front, rear, left and right sides, with Artic White Hardie siding. The home currently features a mix of white wood and Artic White Hardie siding. The applicants would also like to replace all the wooden trim on the dwelling with a mix of white Hardie and AZEK trim material. The only location the trim will not be replaced is above the columns on the front porch, which will remain wood and will be repainted white. Once the project is completed, the home will be completely adorned with Artic White Hardie Siding, and a mix of trim material featuring Artic White Hardie Board Trim and White AZEK trim boards. The applicant will also be making like-for-like roof repairs on the rear portion of the home. The metal roof featured on the lower two roofs and the covered walkway will be reconditioned and repainted green to match the remaining portion of the metal roof. Additionally, the shingled portion on the roof will be repaired or replaced with the same CertainTeed Carriage House 50-year shingle in a green color known as Sherwood Forest. These are the shingles that are currently featured on the home. Zoning Recommendation Town staff recommend approval from a zoning standpoint and defer to BHAR for architectural discretion. For inquiries, please contact Tammie Clary at 1-(757)-365-4200 or tclary@smithfieldva.gov.  TOWN OF SMITHFIELD 310 Institute Street, PO Box 246, Smithfield, VA 23431 Tel: 1-(757)-365-4200 Fax: 1-(757)-357-9933 www.smithfieldva.gov BOARD OF HISTORIC & ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW (BHAR) APPLICATION 7/24/23 Date of Application__________ 8/15/23 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. Applicant/ Owner: Tom & Gina Ippolito __________________________________________________________ Address: 231 _________________________________________________________________ James Street, Smifield, VA 23430 757-803-4455 Phone:_____________________ tippolito@hobbsassociates.com Email:________________________ Check all that apply:  New Construction  Color / Paint Change  New Accessory Structure ■  Material Change  New Fence  Adding to Existing Building  New Shed  Sign  ■ Siding Change  Other NOTE: The BHAR strongly encourages cement siding (i.e., “hardi-plank”) as a more suitable alternative to vinyl siding. The BHAR strongly encourages that if you choose architectural shingles, choose at least 30-year architectural shingles. Project Description: Project consists of reskinning the remainder of the house and trim with Hardi-Plank ___________________________________________________________________________ Dream or Statement collection (from original wood). Trim will be a combination of Hardi & AZEK product. _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Color to remain the same and Actic White. Roof repairs will be made. _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Windows will remain the same and not be touched. _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Attach additional sheets if necessary. Please submit roof, siding, brick, and color samples; window details; elevations of the structure; site plan/ survey, height of structure (if applicable), colored drawings (drawn to scale), refer to Article 10 of the Zoning Ordinance for sign regulations. 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) Thomas J. Ippolito & Gina Ippolito Name: (signature) Version: 2020-10-05  IPPOLITO RESIDENCE - 231 JAMES STREET Tom Ippolito - 757-803-4455 12'-10 3/4" 13'-1 1/4" 6'-5" All Siding Replaced All Siding Replaced Extg Hardi Extg Hardi 20'-10 1/2" 21'-8" All Siding ETR Replaced ETR All Siding Replaced 26'-3" @770 sq ft @570 sq ft 13'-2 1/4" SCOPE OF WORK: - New skin on the house (@4200 sqft). Hardie-Plank with equal spacing as addition simulated wood grain showing - Pre finished. - Provide type details New sheathing required - 1/4" plywood with Tyvek?? - Replace roof where noted - Fix & Replace trim - Hardie-Plank or equivalent  12'-6" 22'-10 1/4" All Siding Replaced Extg Extg Hardi 22'-2 1/2" Hardi Extg Hardi 36'-7 1/4" @1010 sq ft  11'-1 1/4" Replace Roof 23'-9" Re-Build Trim Replace Roof All Siding All Siding Replaced 23'-4 1/4" Replaced 10'-2" All Siding Replaced 66'-1 1/4" 14'-4 1/2" @1800 sq ft Proposed siding and trim material and color Existing shingle color and style  Front Elevation Install new Artic White Hardie Siding where wood siding exists and replace trim with a mix of Artic White Hardie trim and white AZEK. Door and windows will remain the same. Windows will remain the same; only the trim boards will be replaced, as will all trim on the rakes and eaves. The only trim that is not changing is the wooden trim above the columns which will be repainted white.  Right Side Elevation The siding on this elevation will be completely replaced. Install Artic White Hardie Siding to replace all wood siding and replace trim with a mix of Artic White Hardie trim and white AZEK. The metal roof portions will be reconditioned and repainted green to match the original color. Roof repairs will be made on the shingled portion of the roof. Windows will remain the same; only the trim will be replaced, as will all trim on the rakes and eaves.  Rear Elevation Install Artic White Hardie Siding to replace all wood siding and replace trim with a mix of Artic White Hardie trim and white AZEK. The metal roof portions on the Existing Hardie home and the covered walkway will be reconditioned and repainted green to match the original color. Windows will remain the same; only the trim will be replaced, as will all trim on the rakes and eaves.  Left Side Elevation The siding on this elevation will be completely replaced. Install Artic White Hardie Siding to replace all wood siding and replace trim with a mix of Artic White Hardie trim and white AZEK. Existing The metal roof portions will be Hardie reconditioned and repainted green to match the original color. Roof repairs will be made on the shingled portion of the roof. Windows will remain the same; only the trim will be replaced, as will all trim on the rakes and eaves.  BOARD OF HISTORIC & ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW (BHAR) STAFF REPORT Tuesday, August 15th, 2023 6:30 PM Applicant Town of Smithfield 310 Institute Street P.O. Box 246 Smithfield, VA 23431 Owner Ibid. Property 310 Institute Street TPIN 21A-01-114 0.44 ac E side Institute Street Corner of Institute Street and Grace Street Classification Contributing Zoning Downtown (D) & Historic Preservation Overlay (HP-O) Adjacent Zoning Downtown Neighborhood Residential (DN-R), & HP-O Project Description The applicant is seeking approval for assorted exterior changes to the building. The applicant would like to replace two (2) bronze ornamental exterior lights with two (2) black ornamental exterior lights. The applicant would also like to replace the bronze “Smithfield Town Hall” lettering located near the front entry door with black lettering. The applicant has stated that the lettering will either be painted black to match the proposed exterior lights or be replaced entirely with black lettering. Zoning Recommendation Town staff recommend approval from a zoning standpoint and defer to BHAR for architectural discretion. For inquiries, please contact Tammie Clary at 1-(757)-365-4200 or tclary@smithfieldva.gov. Existing Lettering for Town Hall Proposed Lettering for Town Hall Existing Light Fixtures Proposed Light Fixtures (x2)  The Smithfield Board of Historic and Architectural Review (BHAR) held its regular meeting on Tuesday, July 18th, 2023 at the Smithfield Center. The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. Members present: Trey Gwaltney – Chairman Julia Hillegass – Vice Chair Russell Hill Justin Hornback Gary Hess Julie Hess Members absent: Judith Lally Staff present: William H. Riddick, III – Town Attorney Mark Kluck – Planner Tammie Clary – Director of Community Development and Planning Nadya Jaudzimas – Administrative Assistant Press: None Citizens: 2 Chairman Gwaltney welcomed all attendees to the meeting. Planner’s Report: Mark Kluck, Planner, gave the reminder that there would be a Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) meeting held following the BHAR meeting. Tammie Clary, Director of Community Development and Planning, reported that Town Staff had met with the consultants who would be assisting in the update of the Historical District Guidelines, as well as the Entrance Corridor Overlay (ECO) Guidelines update with the Planning Commission. She stated that they would like to schedule the consultant group to attend the Tuesday, September 12th, Planning Commission meeting and would like to schedule a BHAR meeting for Wednesday, September 13th. She explained that this would allow the consultants, who were traveling from out of town, to be able to meet in person with both bodies. Mrs. Clary requested feedback from the Board members if they would be available for a meeting on that day. Vice Chair Hillegass inquired if it would be a joint meeting with both Boards attending. Mrs. Clary clarified that the meeting on the 13th would only be between the BHAR, Town Staff, and the consultants. She added that the meeting could be scheduled when the Board members came to a consensus on a time they were available. Chairman Gwaltney asked if the meeting would be open to the public. Mrs. Clary reported that it would be open for public attendance and advertised as a Special Meeting of the BHAR. She stated that if the Board members would like to include a section for citizen feedback on the guidelines in the meeting, then Town Staff could facilitate that as well. Board of Historic and Architectural Review July 18th, 2023 Public Comments: Chairman Gwaltney reported that there was no sign-ups to speak. Board Member Comments: Vice Chair Hillegass reminded the members that The Grange project would have a public hearing at the August 1st regularly scheduled Town Council meeting. Material Change (Windows) – 210 Cary Street – Contributing – Bob Dolensky, applicant: Mr. Kluck reported that the applicant was seeking approval for a material change to replace fourteen (14) six-over-six double-hung vinyl windows with fourteen (14) six-over-six composite Renewal by Andersen windows. He stated that the proposed windows would be made out of Fibrex, which is a composite material made from reclaimed wood fiber blended with a polymer. He detailed that there were four (4) windows located on the front of the dwelling, two (2) windows on the right side, and five (5) windows on the left side of the structure, with the remaining three (3) windows located on the rear of the structure. Mr. Kluck stated that all trim will be replaced with the same materials and colors. He reviewed that the application was tabled at the June 20th BHAR meeting to allow for clarification, adding that Town staff recommended approval from a zoning standpoint and deferred to the BHAR for architectural discretion. Chairman Gwaltney reported that the applicant was present to answer any questions that the Board may have. Mr. Hill confirmed that the window color would remain white. He stated that several houses in Smithfield had this type of window, and it was a very nice, top-of-the-line window. Chairman Gwaltney pointed out that the applicant had included that they were trying to replace what was on the house currently. Mr. Hess noted that it sounded like an upgrade. Vice Chair Hillegass made a motion to approve the application as presented. Mr. Hornback seconded the motion. Chairman Gwaltney called for a collective vote, all members were in favor, with none opposed. The motion passed. Color Change (Siding) – 304 Main Street – Contributing - Geraldine Holmes-Barnett, applicant: Mr. Kluck reported that the applicant was seeking approval of a color change to the light blue colored siding of the single-family dwelling to a navy-blue color, known as Dark Iris. He detailed that there were no proposed color changes to the soffits, fascias, and trim materials which would remain white, with the burgundy color featured on the front screen door and used as an accent color remaining the same as well. Mr. Kluck added that Town staff recommended approval from a zoning standpoint and deferred to the BHAR for architectural discretion. Geraldine Holmes-Barnett reported that apart from repairing some rotten wood on the siding, that the only large change would be to the color of the house. She explained that she chose a darker blue as the current light blue siding easily became dirty from the traffic on Main Street. 2 Board of Historic and Architectural Review July 18th, 2023 She reiterated that all of the trim and fencing, etc., would be repainted in the same color that they currently were. Mr. Hess stated that the proposal looked impressive. Vice Chair Hillegass made a motion to approve the application as presented. Mr. Hess seconded the motion. Chairman Gwaltney called for a collective vote, all members were in favor, with none opposed. The motion passed. Approval of the Tuesday, June 20th, 2023 Meeting Minutes: The Town Attorney recommended approval of the minutes as presented. Vice Chair Hillegass made a motion to approve the minutes as presented. Mr. Hornback seconded the motion. Chairman Gwaltney called for a collective vote, all members were in favor, with none opposed. The motion passed. The meeting adjourned at 6:45 pm. ______________________________ ________________________________ Mr. Trey Gwaltney – Chairman Mark Kluck - Planner 3