Historic District / Board of Architectural Review

Board of Architectural Review Minutes July 7th, 2021 Via Zoom Meeting Members Present: Phil Dixon, Chairman Dr. David Price, Vice Chairman Jeff Bowers NancyJean Nettles Members Absent: Cecile Cothran Rachel Burton Tim Kennedy Staff Present: Becca Zimmerman, Planner II Items on the agenda: Old Business: 1. 603 W. Richardson Avenue- Request to build a carriage house/garage New Business: 1. 615 S. Laurel Street- Request to build a shelter structure for Saul Alexander Playground 2. 120 Gadsden Street- Request to renovate an existing accessory structure 3. 417 Central Avenue- Request to replace 86 windows on church buildings 4. 210 E. Richardson Avenue- Request to replace two doors on existing residence Miscellaneous: 1. N/A Chairman Dixon opened the meeting at 6:25 pm and asked for consideration of the minutes from the June 1st, 2021, meeting. Dr. Price made a motion to approve the minutes as submitted; Mr. Bowers seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Old Business: 1. 603 W. Richardson Avenue- As no one was in attendance to present this meeting, the item was not discussed or voted on. New Business: 1. 615 S. Laurel Street- Ms. Evans presented the proposal for a new shelter structure at the  existing park. Dr. Price commented that the structure's roof should match in color to the existing structures within the park. Dr. Price made a motion to approve the project. Mr. Bowers seconded the motion; the motion passed unanimously. 2. 120 Gadsden Street- Mr. Blocker presented the proposal to renovate the existing accessory structure at 120 Gadsden Street. Mr. Blocker explained that the building would be raised as the current slab of the building and surrounding concrete are experiencing water issues. Dr. Price asked about the type of windows on the existing house. Mr. Blocker stated that they were six over six vinyl windows. Dr. Price asked if the windows were simulated divided lights; Mr. Blocker explained that the windows had grids between the glass panes. Ms. Nettles asked if the windows on the accessory structure would match the windows on the existing house. Mr. Blocker stated that they would. Mr. Bowers and Dr. Price noted that if the windows matched the existing windows on the house, that would be acceptable. Mr. Bowers made a motion to approve the project. Ms. Nettles seconded the motion; the motion passed unanimously. 3. 417 Central Avenue- Mr. Sickles presented the proposal to replace 86 windows on the existing church buildings at 417 Central Avenue. The board members discussed the different profiles of the windows on the existing buildings and the proposed window options for installation. Mr. Sickles explained that another church building on the property had windows that were not simulated divided light. The board members agreed that because these windows already existed within the property, it was acceptable to install windows that did not have simulated divided lite. Dr. Price made a motion to approve the installation of vinyl windows with grids between the glass with the recommendation that the windows being replaced have a ratio of nine over six, with six over six being an acceptable option. Ms. Nettles seconded the motion; the motion passed unanimously. 4. 210 E. Richardson Avenue- Ms. Healey present her proposal to replace two front doors on her home. Ms. Healey explained that the doors were in disrepair and not original to the home. Mr. Bowers made a motion to approve the proposal as submitted. Dr. Price seconded the motion; the motion passed unanimously. 1. Miscellaneous: N/A Adjourn: Dr. Price made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Ms. Nettles seconded the motion, the motion passed unanimously. Chairman Dixon adjourned the meeting at 7:05pm. Respectfully Submitted, Becca Zimmerman, Planner II Date: 7/2/21 Approved: ________________________________ Philip G. Dixon PE, CFM, Chairman Or, Dr. David Price, Vice Chairman