Historic District / Board of Architectural Review

Board of Architectural Review Minutes February 2nd, 2021 Members Present: Staff Present: Phil Dixon, Chairman Becca Zimmerman, Dr. David Price, Vice Chairman Planner II Jeff Bowers Tim Kennedy Cecile Cothran Rachel Burton Beth Huggins Members Absent: Items on the agenda: New Business: 1. 608 Central Avenue- New Construction of a Single-Family Residence Miscellaneous: 1. BAR Guidelines-Fences Chairman Dixon opened the meeting at 6:00 pm and asked for consideration of the minutes from the January 5th, 2021 meeting. Dr. Price moved to approve the minutes as submitted; Mr. Bowers seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. New Business: 608 Central Avenue- Mr. Mise presented the proposal for the new construction of a single-family residence at 608 Central Avenue. The board members discussed the design details and aesthetics of utilizing a raised slab foundation vs. a crawlspace with the Mises. The board members agreed that the raised slab foundation would need to be a minimum of 30" tall if utilized as intended. Ms. Burton suggested that the roof overhang be revised so that it dies into the face of the house, Mr. Kennedy agreed. The board members discussed paint colors with the Mises, and it was determined that paint colors would be submitted to Ms. Zimmerman for final review with input from the board if necessary. Ms. Burton asked about the brick rowlock shown on the house's front elevation and questioned why it was not shown on other elevations, suggesting that it should be continuous. Mr. Mise agreed and confirmed that this detail would be added to the plans. Mr. Kennedy moved to approve the project as submitted with the conditions below: Approved with the following conditions:  final paint colors to be submitted to staff for review  raised slab foundation should be a minimum of 30"  front porch roof over-hang to be revised to be shorter (6-8 inches) so that it dies into the face of the house  brick rowlock to be utilized around the entirety of the house foundation, not just the front elevation  any three of the brick samples presented are acceptable, the sandstone is preferred Ms. Burton seconded the motion. The motion passed with Ms. Cothran and Ms. Higgins voting no and all other board members voting yes. Miscellaneous:  BAR Guidelines-Fences- The board members and Ms. Zimmerman discussed an amendment to the UDO that would resolve issues with privacy fencing on corner lots. They also discussed brick work/emergency stabilization for the exterior wall at 120 W. Richardson Avenue. Adjourn: Ms. Cothran made a motion to adjourn the meeting, Mr. Bowers seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Chairman Dixon adjourned the meeting at 7:03pm. Respectfully Submitted, Becca Zimmerman, Planner II Date: 3/1/2021 Approved: Philip G. Dixon PE, CFM, Chairman Or, Dr. David Price, Vice Chairman