Board of Historic & Architectural Review

TOWN OF SMITHFIELD “The Ham Capital of the World” Tuesday, July 14th, 2026 TO: BOARD OF HISTORIC & ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW (BHAR) FROM: TAMMIE CLARY, DIRECTOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT & PLANNING RE: BHAR MONTHLY MEETING The BHAR will hold its regularly scheduled monthly meeting on Tuesday, July 21st, 2026 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 (757)-365-4200 or tclary@smithfieldva.gov. cc: Town Council ThompsonMcMullan, P.C. The Smithfield Times (or) The Daily Press File C O M M U N I T Y D E V E L O P M E N T & P L A N N I N G D E PA R T M E N T 310 Institute Street, PO Box 246 | Smithfield, VA 23431 | (757) 365-4200 | Fax: (757) 357-9933 www.smithfieldva.gov  TOWN OF SMITHFIELD BOARD OF HISTORIC & ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW (BHAR) MEETING AGENDA Tuesday, July 21st, 2026, 6:30 PM 1) Planner’s Report: 2) Upcoming Meetings and Activities Tuesday, August 4th – 6:30 PM – Town Council Meeting Tuesday, August 11th – 6:30 PM – Planning Commission Meeting Tuesday, August 18th – 6:30 PM – Board of Historic & Architectural Review Meeting Tuesday, August 18th – 7:30 PM – Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting Monday, August 24th – 3:00 PM – Town Council Committee Meetings 3) Public Comments 4) Board Member Comments 5) Accessory Structure (Fence) – 231 James Street – Contributing – Patrick Wilda, applicant. (Staff report and assorted attachments enclosed.) 6) Accessory Structure (Shed) – 320 Grace Street – Landmark – Jeff Brooks, applicant. (Staff report and assorted attachments enclosed.) 7) *Discussion Item* New Single-Family Construction – Riverview Avenue (TPIN 21A-03- B019) – Non-Contributing – Phillip Hines, applicant. (Staff report and assorted attachments enclosed.) 8) Approval of the June 16th, 2026 Meeting Minutes. 9) 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, July 21st, 2026, 6:30 PM Applicant Patrick Wilda 231 James Street Smithfield, VA 23430 Owner Thomas and Gina Ippolito 231 James Street Smithfield, VA 23430 Property 231 James Street TPINs 21A-01-180, 21A-01-181 & 21A-01-184B 0.98 ac (combined) SW side James St 210’ S of James Street & Clay Street Classification Contributing Zoning Downtown Neighborhood Residential (DN-R) & Historic Preservation Overlay (HPO) Adjacent Zoning DN-R & HPO Project Description The applicant is seeking approval to install a four- to five-foot-tall fence in the rear yard of the property. The applicant has presented two fencing options and would like approval for both options. The first option would be a black aluminum fence with a pointed or flush top. The second option would be a composite or solid timber fence, stained brown. Zoning Recommendation Town staff recommend approval from a zoning standpoint and defer to BHAR for architectural discretion. For inquiries, please contact Mark Kluck at 757-365-4233 or mkluck@smithfieldva.gov.  E T R E ST A Y C L 240 ! ( ! ( 232 ! ( JA M ES ST 231 ! ( RE ET Legend 232 ! ( 227 231 JAMES STREET ! ( Contributing 230 ! ( Non-Contributing Sources: Esri, TomTom, Garmin, (c) OpenStreetMap contributors, and the GIS Roads User Community, Sources: Esri, TomTom, Garmin, FAO, NOAA, USGS, (c) OpenStreetMap contributors, and the GIS User Community District Boundary 231 James Street TPINs 21A-01-180, -181, -184B CA RY ST RE ET SOUTH C H ² URCH ST REET 0.98 ac (combined) SW side James St RE ET I N ST MA 210’ S of James Street & Clay Street T REE ST Sources: Esri, TomTom, Garmin, (c) R DA OpenStreetMap contributors, and the GIS CE User Community, Sources: Esri, TomTom, Garmin, FAO, NOAA, USGS, (c) OpenStreetMap contributors, and the GIS User Community New Accessory Structure (Fence) 231 James Street TPINs 21A-01-180, 21A-01-181 & 21A-01-184B Contributing Applicant’s Request Option 1: Black aluminum fence with pointed or flush top Option 2: Composite or timber solid fence w/ brown stain Both options would be 4 to 5 feet tall Proposed Styles Proposed Location  BOARD OF HISTORIC & ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW (BHAR) STAFF REPORT Tuesday, July 21st, 2026, 6:30 PM Applicant Jeffrey D. Brooks 320 Grace Street Smithfield, VA 23430 Owner Ibid. Property 320 Grace Street TPIN 31A-01-132 0.26 ac N side Grace Street 292’ W of Grace Street & Institute Street Classification Landmark Zoning Downtown Neighborhood Residential (DN-R) & Historic Preservation Overlay (HPO) Adjacent Zoning DN-R & HPO Project Description The applicant is seeking approval to erect a 10-foot by 12-foot by 8.5-foot tall shed in the rear yard of the property behind the existing accessory building. The shed will be painted yellow, blue, and white (trim) to match the colors of the primary dwelling and the existing accessory structure, featuring the following: - LP SmartSide vertically lapped siding. - Architectural Asphalt shingles to match the existing detached garage. - One (1) set of double doors, painted blue to match the trim of the existing accessory structure. - Two (2) 4-over-4, 18-inch by 22-inch aluminum windows with screens and louvered shutters; one on each side of the double doors. Zoning Recommendation Town staff defer to the BHAR for architectural discretion; however, from a zoning perspective, the applicant must obtain a Special Use Exception from the Board of Zoning Appeals in order to permit an accessory structure to be located less than 5 feet from the property line. If the Board of Zoning Appeals does not approve the special exception request, the applicant has indicated that he will relocate the shed in the rear yard behind the house to meet the Zoning Ordinance setbacks. For inquiries, please contact Mark Kluck at 757-365-4233 or mkluck@smithfieldva.gov.  ! ( IN ST IT U TE 204 ! ( ST 304 R EE ! ( T 308 ! ( 316 ! ( 320 E T ! ( E 115 TR ! ( Legend 328 ! ( S 320 GRACE STREET CE RA Landmark G ! ( 313 Contributing 334 Non-Contributing ! ( Sources: Esri, TomTom, Garmin, (c) OpenStreetMap contributors, and the GIS Roads 317 Esri, TomTom, Garmin, FAO, NOAA, USGS, (c) User Community, Sources: ! ( 321 OpenStreetMap contributors, and the GIS User Community District Boundary ² ! ( 320 Grace Street TPIN 31A-01-132 CA RY HURCH ST REET ST ET SOUTH C RE 0.26 ac N side Grace Street RE ET I N ST MA 292’ W of Grace St & Institute St T REE ST Sources: Esri, TomTom, Garmin, (c) R DA OpenStreetMap contributors, and the GIS CE User Community, Sources: Esri, TomTom, Garmin, FAO, NOAA, USGS, (c) OpenStreetMap contributors, and the GIS User Community New Accessory Structure (Shed) 320 Grace Street TPIN 21A-01-132 Landmark Applicant’s Request Shed Details  10’ 12’ Proposed Location Existing Conditions  *DISCUSSION ITEM* BOARD OF HISTORIC & ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW (BHAR) STAFF REPORT Tuesday, July 21st, 2026, 6:30 PM Applicant 158 Riverview Holdings LLC c/o Phillip Hines 10349 Warwick Boulevard Unit A Newport News, VA 23601 Owner Ibid. Property TPIN 21A-03-B019 0.09 ac S side Riverview Avenue 128’ E of First St & Riverview Ave Classification Non-Contributing Zoning Downtown Neighborhood Residential (DN-R) & Historic Preservation Overlay (HPO) Adjacent Zoning DN-R & HPO Project Description The applicant is seeking the Board's input on future residential development for the above-mentioned property. The applicant would like to closely match the character of the southern side of Riverview Avenue by bringing the house forward on the lot while providing 1 onsite parking space (similar to the house design at 108 South Mason Street). As of the drafting of this staff report, the applicant had not submitted a list of proposed materials or colors for the dwelling. From a planning perspective and based on initial conversations with the applicant, he will need to obtain, at a minimum, two (2) special use permits: one for a waiver of parking and loading requirements to only provide one (1) onsite parking space (similar to the South Mason Street proposal), and the other for zero lot line construction to allow reduced setbacks in the side yards. Zoning Recommendation Town staff defer to BHAR for architectural discretion. For inquiries, please contact Mark Kluck at 757-365-4233 or mkluck@smithfieldva.gov.  146 ! ( 148 ! ( 150 ! ( 154 152 ! ( ! ( U E ! ( 154 E N 156 A V ! ( 145 EW 158 ! ( ! ( 200 ! ( V I 149 202 E R ! ( ! ( I V 151 206 R ! ( ! ( ! ( 208 ! ( 308 ! ( FI 306 Legend RS 306!( ! ( 0 RIVERVIEW AVENUE T 304 Contributing 303 ST ! ( 203 RE ! ( Non-Contributing ! ( 108 ! ( Sources: Esri, TomTom, Garmin, (c) OpenStreetMap contributors, and the GIS Roads ! ( 207 ET User Community, Sources: Esri, TomTom, Garmin, FAO, NOAA, USGS, (c) OpenStreetMap contributors, and the GIS User Community District Boundary 110 ² ! ( 0 Riverview Avenue TPIN 21A-03-B019 CA RY HURCH S TREET ST EE T SOUTH C 0.09 ac S side Riverview Avenue RE ET IN ST R MA 128’ E of First St & Riverview Ave ET RE ST Sources: Esri, TomTom, Garmin, (c) R DA OpenStreetMap contributors, and the GIS CE User Community, Sources: Esri, TomTom, Garmin, FAO, NOAA, USGS, (c) OpenStreetMap contributors, and the GIS User Community  *Discussion Item* New Single-Family Dwelling Construction Riverview Avenue TPIN 21A-03-B019 Non-Contributing The proposed House is 24 ft wide with 3 ft side setbacks. My goal is to make a deeper front porch (kind of like Mason st) and have a 10-12 ft wide parking space to the right of the front porch. Also, we'll bring the porch up in line as close as possible to match the existing homes on the street. The goal here is to match the character of the street and provide 1 off-street parking space (as is done across the street). Applicant’s Request Proposed Design Approximate Lot Lines (Aerial View) Approximate Lot Lines (Street View) Street View (East) Street View (West) Smithfield Board of Historic and Architectural Review June 16th, 2026 The Smithfield Board of Historic & Architectural Review held its regular meeting on Tuesday, June 16th, 2026. The meeting was called to order at 6:30 PM. Members present: Julia Hillegass - Vice Chair Leigh Abbott-Leaman Julie Hess Russell Hill Judith Lally Members absent: Trey Gwaltney - Chairman Justin Hornback Staff present: Mark Kluck - Planner II Legal Representation: None Press: None Citizens: 1 Vice Chair Hillegass welcomed all attendees to the meeting. 1. Upcoming Meetings and Activities Tuesday, July 7th – 6:30 PM – Town Council Meeting Tuesday, July 14th – 6:30 PM – Planning Commission Meeting Tuesday, July 21st– 6:30 PM – Board of Historic & Architectural Review Meeting Tuesday, July 21st – 7:30 PM – Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting Monday, July 27th – 3:00 PM – Town Council Committee Meetings 2. Public Comments Vice Chair Hillegass confirmed that no members of the public wished to speak. 3. Board Member Comments Vice Chair Hillegass confirmed that none of the Board members present wished to speak. 4. Agenda Items A. Accessory Structure (Tiny Art Gallery) – 308 Main Street – Landmark – Anne and Daniel Garland, applicant. (Staff report and assorted attachments enclosed.) Mr. Kluck reported that the applicants were seeking approval to install a movable Tiny Art Gallery in the front yard of the property. He detailed that the proposed gallery box measured 23 inches in width, 15 inches in depth, and 13 inches in height. He stated that it was attached to a 14-inch by 14-inch planter box, which was supported by three posts that rested directly on the ground. He noted that the overall height, including the planter box, was approximately 59 inches, with the ability for the planter box to be filled with soil or other materials to add weight and stability. Mr. Kluck reported that the unit would not be anchored to the ground, allowing it to be easily moved as needed, particularly in unfavorable weather conditions. He said that the gallery would be Page 1 of 3 Smithfield Board of Historic and Architectural Review June 16th, 2026 painted to match the exterior of the Nelms House, and was inspired by the Tiny Free Galleries in Norfolk’s ViBe District and the Little Free Libraries found throughout the town. Stephanie Faleski of 226 Institute Street in Smithfield reported that she was present representing the applicant. She reported that she was friends with the Garland's and had approached them about her idea for the project, which they liked. Vice Chair Hillegass asked how the construction of the gallery would address fading due to sun exposure and other elements. Mrs. Faleski reported that the structure was derived from a kit that could be purchased online. She related that they had done research in order to find one that did not require the post to be drilled into the ground. She said that they would be utilizing the same paint as was used on the primary structure at the site, and offer to cover it in a coat of resin if the need was present. She stated that the main box of the gallery was described to be "weatherproof," but acknowledged that she had not assembled the project yet. Vice Chair Hillegass asked if there would be art supplies at the gallery so that artwork could be done at the site or would all the work be pre-done. Mrs. Faleski stated that they had been thinking in terms of completed artwork and crafts. She noted that there would also be a sign inside the box that explained what types of items might be appropriate to leave. Mr. Hill asked Mrs. Faleski if she had talked to any other citizens about the project. Mrs. Faleski said that she had talked to some people, but only approached the Garland's about installing the project on their property. She observed that the project would serve as a trial run to see the interest in the community. Mrs. Lally made a motion to approve the application as presented. Mr. Hill seconded the motion. Vice Chair Hillegass called for a collective vote. All members present during the vote voted aye, with none opposed. The motion passed unanimously. B. Approval of the April 21st, 2026 Meeting Minutes. Mrs. Lally made a motion to approve the minutes as presented. Mrs. Hess seconded the motion. Vice Chair Hillegass called for a collective vote. All members present during the vote voted aye, with none opposed. The motion passed unanimously. 5. Planner’s Report Zoning Ordinance Text Amendments Update re: “Permanent Manufactured Homes” Mr. Kluck reported that the state had recently passed a bill requiring localities to not treat manufactured homes as anything other than "stick-built" homes. He stated that there was a provision included in the State Code that allowed localities to ban such homes from Historic Districts. He continued that Town Staff had addressed this by defining “Dwelling, Permanent Manufactured” as follows: A structure subject to federal regulation, which is eight body feet or more in width and forty body feet or more in length, or is 320 or more square feet total when erected on site; is built on a permanent chassis; is designed to be used as a single-family dwelling, that (1) converted to real property in accordance with Section 46.2-653.1 of the Code of Virginia, (2) is constructed so that the certificate of occupancy is issued within five years following the date of manufacture listed on the home’s data plate, and (3) is placed on an individual lot. Mr. Kluck reported that the Text Amendment would prohibit “Permanent Manufactured Dwellings” in the Downtown (D) Zoning District & Historic Preservation Overlay (HP-O). He specified that it would pertain to all properties zoned Downtown (D) that were in the HP-O and not all properties zoned Downtown Neighborhood Residential (DN-R) that were in the HP-O. He gave the example of areas outside the HP-O and zoned DN-R, including “Lakeside Heights” and “Jersey Park,” where “permanent manufactured homes” would be allowed by-right as of July 1st, 2026, provided they comply with the Virginia State Code. He reported that the approved text amendments were 3.H.H.10 (Downtown (D)), and 3.M.C.1 (Historic Preservation Overlay (HP-O)). Page 2 of 3 Smithfield Board of Historic and Architectural Review June 16th, 2026 212 Astrid Street – Spot Blight Update Mr. Kluck reported that the Town Staff had received complaints regarding the state of the structure located at 212 Astrid Street in the Historic District. He reported that staff had contacted the property owner regarding the missing and broken windows, structural damage, and vegetation encroachment on and into the structure. He noted that the owner had 30 days, until June 25th, 2026, to secure the property and to provide a plan to address the blight. He related that there was further contact made on May 28th, 2026, to discuss future plans for demolition or rebuilding at the site. Vice Chair Hillegass noted that in the report it stated that there was a tree growing through the sewer line. She observed that would put the sewer out of service at the site, and asked if that would make the structure eligible for condemnation. Mr. Kluck stated that the tree looked to be growing out of the sewer exhaust pipe, not necessarily the line. He speculated that there was not an active sewer or water account for the property. Vice Chair Hillegass confirmed with Mr. Kluck that Isle of Wight County was not enforcing the condemnation section of the building code. Mr. Kluck reported that the Town would move forward with the Spot Blight as needed. Vice Chair Hillegass encouraged the Board members to view the site as it would likely come to them for demolition or rebuild approval. Mr. Hill asked how long the current owner had been in possession of the property. Mr. Kluck told him he was unsure, and that he would get him the purchase date information. Mr. Hill observed that there was another home on Mason Street that was in the same state. Mr. Kluck reported that the current owner of 212 Astrid Street had owned the home for 7 years, with the County record showing that it was built in 1937. 6. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 6:46 pm. Julia Hillegass - Vice Chair Mark Kluck - Planner II Page 3 of 3