Board of Architectural Review
Regular MeetingVienna, VA · March 15, 2018
Minutes
Town of Vienna 127 Center Street South
Vienna, Virginia 22180
p: 703.255.6341
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Meeting Minutes
Board of Architectural Review
Thursday, March 15, 2018 8:00 PM COUNCIL CHAMBERS-VIENNA TOWN
HALL
Regular Meeting
Roll Call
Ms. Abaied called roll with Roy Baldwin, Laine Hyde, Paul Layer, Michael Cheselka, and
Patty Hanley being present.
Approval of the Minutes
Mr. Cheselka made a motion to approve the meeting minutes from February 2017
Ms. Hyde seconded the motion
Motion: Cheselka
Second: Hyde
Approved: 5-0
130 Park Street SE - Virginia Heart
Request for approval of window signage for Virginia Heart located at 130 Park St. SE,
(Docket No. BAR-14-18), in the C-2 General Commercial zoning district; filed by Bob
Biroonak, sign agent..
Mr. Bob Biroonak was present to represent the sign application.
Ms. Hanley asked if there were signs to the left of the doorway, Mr. Birroonak stated there
were none.
Ms. Hanley and Mr. Baldwin both stated their concern about the visibility of the white
letters. They both felt the white letters may stand out more if they were outlined in black.
Mr. Biroonak stated the colors presented were the colors for Virginia Heart.
Mr. Layer asked if Virginia Heart wants to use the colors presented. Mr. Biroonak stated
the colors presented are approved by the client. Mr. Layer then asked if there was an
aesthetic objection to the sign, which there were none. Mr. Layer then asked for a motion.
Mr. Cheselka made a motion that the request for approval of window signage for Virginia
Heart located at 130 Park St. SE, (Docket No. BAR-14-18), be approved as submitted.
Motion: Cheselka
Second: Hanley
Approved: 5-0
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120 Cherry St SE - Community Center Plantings
Request for approval of exterior modifications for a landscape improvement of the Vienna
Community Center located at 120 Cherry St. SE, (Docket No. BAR-17-18), in the PR,
Park and Recreation zoning district; filed by Leslie Herman, Director, Town of Vienna
Department of Parks and Recreation.
Ms. Leslie Herman was present to represent the landscape improvement application.
Ms. Hanley asked about the schematic that had been submitted and if the street names
were transposed to ensure each Boy Scout received credit for the accurate project. There
was continued discussion regarding the street locations on the schematic.
Mr. Gary Lawrence, Town Arborist for the Town of Vienna, spoke on the application. Mr.
Lawrence spoke to clear up the street location mistake as well as stating that Luke
Driscoll would be working phase 1 and Tyler King would be working on phase 2.
Mr. Cheselka asked about the shape and size difference of the Serbian and Norway spruce
trees.
Ms. Hanley asked if there would still be an access way to come from the parking lot onto
the softball fields. Ms. Herman stated they would look at it and try to keep the opening so
the kids can pass.
Mr. Baldwin asked about the size of the trees at maturity. Mr. Lawrence stated they would
top out at 50 foot – 60 foot height, but that it would be years down the road. Mr. Baldwin
asked for their size when planted. Mr. Lawrence stated the would be 1 ½ inch to 2 inch
caliper which would be about a 6 foot evergreen.
Ms. Layer asked for a motion.
Ms. Hyde made a motion that request for approval of window signage for Body and Brain of
Vienna located at 123 Church St NW, (Docket No. BAR-10-18), be approved as submitted.
Motion: Hyde
Second: Baldwin
Approved: 5-0
Meeting Adjournment
New Business:
Mr. D’Orazio mentioned that Virginia Tire and Auto wanted to have a work session and it
would be set for March 23rd at 8 am
The board also confirmed the work session for VPAC on April 5th.
Ms. Hanley made a motion to close the meeting. Mr. Cheselka seconded the motion. The
meeting adjourned at 8:19 PM.
Respectfully submitted by,
Sharmaine Abaied
Board Clerk
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STANDARDS. TRANSLATION SERVICES, ASSISTANCE OR ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS FROM PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
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Agenda
Town of Vienna 127 Center Street South
Vienna, Virginia 22180
p: 703.255.6341
TTY 7111
Meeting Agenda
Board of Architectural Review
Thursday, March 15, 2018 8:00 PM COUNCIL CHAMBERS-VIENNA TOWN HALL
Regular Meeting
Roll Call
Approval of the Minutes
BAR18-024 130 Park Street SE - Virginia Heart
Attachments: BAR-14-18-sr-Virginia Heart
va heart arb app
0109-03KC - Virginia Heart - Exterior Channel Letters
BAR18-025 120 Cherry St SE - Community Center Plantings
Attachments: BAR-17-18-sr-Community Center
BAR application - VCC plantings 2.26.18
Cherry Street Tree Plantings (Eagle Scout Service Project)
Community Center Landscape Plan with Affected Areas
Mill Street Tree Plantings (Eagle Scout Service Project)
Spapperi Family Foundation Conservation Landscape Project
Meeting Adjournment
THE TOWN OF VIENNA IS COMMITTED TO FULL COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT
STANDARDS. TRANSLATION SERVICES, ASSISTANCE OR ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS FROM PERSONS WITH
DISABILITIES ARE TO BE REQUESTED NOT LESS THAN 3 WORKING DAYS BEFORE THE DAY OF THE EVENT.
PLEASE CALL (703) 255-6304, OR 711 VIRGINIA RELAY SERVICE FOR THE HEARING IMPAIRED.
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