Board of Architectural Review
Regular MeetingVienna, VA · March 21, 2024
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 21, 2024 7:30 PM Charles Robinson Jr. Town Hall, 127 Center
St. South
Roll Call
The Board of Architectural Review met in a regular session on Thursday, March 21,
2024, at 7:30 p.m. in Town Hall, 127 Center St S, Vienna, VA 22180.
Vice Chair Mr. Layer called the meeting to order at 7:32 P.M.
Roll Call: Mr. Cheselka, Ms. van Doorn, Mr. O’Keefe, Mr. Layer, and Ms. Hanley were
present. Ms. Hanley arrived at 7:39 p.m.
Staff present: Deputy Director Kelly O’Brien, Planner Sharmaine Abaied, and Board
Clerk Yaska Camacho Castillo.
Approval of the Minutes:
The February 15, 2024, meeting minutes and the February 23, 2024, work session
minutes were accepted into the record.
Regular Business
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BAR24-478 400 Courthouse Rd SW- Meadow Ln Park- Exterior Modifications
Item No. 1: Request for approval of a revision to the roof color for previously approved
exterior modifications at Meadow Lane Park, located at 400 Courthouse Rd SW, Docket
No. PF-113265-BAR, in the PR Park and Recreational zoning district; filed by Leslie
Herman, Director of Parks and Rec, Town of Vienna.
Applicant present: Leslie Herman, Director of Parks and Recreation.
Ms. Herman stated that she appreciated the board's collaboration with the modifications to
the Meadow Lane Park restrooms during the February 15, 2024, Board of Architectural
Review meeting. After said meeting, Ms. Herman reached out to staff and decided that they
would like to go with a darker color roof for the bathrooms. The request is to change the
approved Hemlock green color to Charcoal grey. A sample was provided for the board's
review.
Mr. Layer asked Ms. Herman if she knew when the project would move forward, to which
she replied she was hoping the installation would happen after fall. With no further
questions or comments from the board or the public, a motion was in order.
Ms. van Doorn made a motion to approve the request for a revision to the roof color for
previously approved exterior modifications at Meadow Lane Park, located at 400
Courthouse Rd SW, Docket No. PF-113265-BAR, in the PR Park and Recreational
zoning district.
Motion: Ms. van Doorn
Second: Mr. Cheselka
Vote: 4-0
Motion Carried
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BAR24-479 300 Center St S- Bowman House - Exterior Modifications
Item No 2:. Request for approval of exterior modifications to the Bowman House, located at
211 Center St. S, Docket No. PF-551475-BAR, in the RMU, Residential-Multi-Unit zoning
district; filed by Amy-Jo Hendrix, Recreation Program Manager, Department of Parks
and Rec, Town of Vienna, Project Contact.
Applicant Present: Leslie Herman, Director of Parks and Recreation.
Ms. Herman stated that the exterior modifications to replace the Bowman House roof to
match the police station standing seam roof in Dynaclad Slate Gray were approved by the
board in 2022. They would like to continue the improvements to the Bowman House by
replacing the existing shutters with Ekena Millwork lifetime open louvered vinyl standard
cathedral top center mullion shutters in Black. Additionally, they are proposing painting
the doors and railings with Rust-oleum oil-based paint in Satin Black. A sample was
provided for the board's review. With no questions, concerns, or comments from the board
or the public, a motion was in order.
Mr. Cheselka made a motion to approve the request for exterior modifications to the
Bowman House, located at 211 Center St. S, Docket No. PF-551475-BAR, in the RMU,
Residential-Multi-Unit zoning district as presented.
Motion: Mr. Cheselka
Second: Ms. van Doorn
Vote: 4-0
Motion Carried
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BAR24-480 377 Maple Ave W - The Maple Room - Exterior Modification & Signs (Revisions)
Item No 3: Request for approval of revisions to previously approved exterior modifications
for The Maple Room, located at 377 Maple Ave W, Docket No. PF-698964-BAR, in the AW
Avenue West zoning district, filed by John Gaston, Paramount Construction Services,
LLC.
Applicant Present: John Gaston
Mr. Gaston stated he was seeking approval for the outside seating umbrellas for the deck.
Mr. Cheselka wondered about the connection to the deck. He asked the applicant if must
put a plate in between the two studs to which Mr. Gaston responded that you have to put
studs under and on top of the deck and blocking between the joists as stated on the
installation instructions for this particular umbrella. All you will see from the top of the
deck is a 9-inch plate and that 9-inch plate is where the center of the post connects to.
Mr. Layer said that the specification was clear in showing the installation of the umbrella.
The color of the umbrella is neutral, and the fabric is first-rate.
With no further questions or comments from the board or the public, a motion was in
order.
Ms. van Doorn made a motion to approve the revision to previously approved exterior
modifications for The Maple Room, located at 377 Maple Ave W, Docket No.
PF-698964-BAR, in the AW Avenue West zoning district.
Motion: Ms. van Doorn
Second: Mr. Layer
Vote: 5-0
Motion Carried
BAR24-481 201 Maple Ave E - Citibank - Sign
Item No 4: Request for approval of revision to a previously approved sign for Citibank,
located at 201 Maple Ave. E., Docket No. PF-1155920-BAR, in the AE, Avenue East zoning
district, filed by Gary Brent, MG Permits LLC, Project contact.
Applicant Present: Gary Brent
Mr. Brent stated that the request is for a revision to the size of the previously approved
sign. The details for the sign will remain the same as previously approved. The proposed
size is 12 feet 9 ½ inches wide by 3 feet high. A scaled version of the shopping center was
provided to the board for review. With no questions, concerns, or comments from the board
or the public, a motion was in order.
Mr. Layer made a motion to approve the request for a revision to a previously approved sign
for Citibank, located at 201 Maple Ave. E., Docket No. PF-1155920-BAR, in the AE,
Avenue East zoning district.
Motion: Mr. Layer
Second: Ms. van Doorn
Vote: 5-0
Motion Carried
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BAR24-482 115 Beulah Rd NE - New York School or Arts - Sign
Item No 5: Request for approval of a sign for New York School of Arts, located at 115
Beulah Rd NE, Docket No. PF-1237013-BAR, in the T, Transitional Zoning District; filed
by Kyung Park,4989 Sign.Com.
Applicant Present: James Sung
Mr. Sung described the proposed sign as a 3-dimensional sign that will be made of 1-inch
thick white PVC letters mounted to a brick wall with 4-inch screws. With no questions or
comments from the board or the public, a motion was in order.
Ms. van Doorn made a motion to approve the request for a sign for New York School of
Arts, located at 115 Beulah Rd NE, Docket No. PF-1237013-BAR, in the T, Transitional
Zoning District.
Motion: Ms. van Doorn
Second: Mr. O’Keefe
Vote: 5-0
Motion Carried
BAR24-483 115 Beulah Rd NE - Vienna Art Academy - Sign
Item No 6: Request for approval of a sign for Vienna Art Academy, located at 115 Beulah
Rd NE, Docket No. PF-1236842-BAR, in the T, Transitional Zoning District; filed by
Kyung Park,4989 Sign.Com.
Applicant Present: James Sung
Mr. Sung stated that the proposed sign is similar to the sign he previously presented. Ms.
van Doorn noted that the application stated, “installation of electrical signage” but further
down on the application it indicates that the sign will not be lit. Mr. Sung confirmed that
the sign will not be lit.
Mr. Cheselka made a motion to approve the request for a sign for Vienna Art Academy,
located at 115 Beulah Rd NE, Docket No. PF-1236842-BAR, in the T, Transitional Zoning
District as presented. With no further questions from the board or the public, a motion
was in order.
Motion: Mr. Cheselka
Second: Mr. O’Keefe
Vote: 5-0
Motion Carried
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BAR24-484 136 Maple Ave W - Pure Green - Sign
Item No 7: Request for approval of a sign for Pure Green, located at 136 Maple Ave W,
Docket No. PF-1262475-BAR, in the AC, Avenue Center Zoning District; filed by Chelsey
Bashorun, Signarama.
Applicant Present: Anthony Bashorun
Mr. Bashorun stated that he is proposing a façade sign with the business standard
branding illuminated on the raceway to match the color of the façade. Ms. van Doorn asked
if samples were provided for the green color. Unfortunately, the applicant did not have
samples but noted that PMS color information was included in the staff report.
Mr. Layer stated that the center was redesigned entirely for the signs to be white with
accents that would follow each other. He recommended that the Pure Green sign follow the
same pattern. Having the signs coordinated and harmonious with the other signs is
important in strip centers.
Ms. van Doorn stated she was not opposed to the green and suggested maybe incorporating
some white into the design to be consistent. The board discussed how the original theme
for the center was developed and different possibilities for incorporating white into the
Pure Green sign. One suggestion was to use a perforated sign. During the daylight, the
sign could be as proposed, and at night it would be white with perforated green for the logo.
The applicant liked the suggestion as well as the rest of the board members.
Public comment: Ms. Carol Wolfand stated she understood the importance of continuity
and signage as it holds the community’s eye and makes complexes look updated and fluid.
However, she doesn’t agree with changing the national chain logo to keep that effect.
National Logos spends a lot of money on its product sales and the taxes they pay to the town
because people recognize their logo and shop there which is important to the business in
the community. Before taking a business, logo and trying to align it for color it should be
considered how it affects the business owners who are the ones who spent money to be in
the town to do business. Ms. Wolfand added that she liked the suggestions made by the
board.
Ms. van Doorn stated that she also has sympathy for someone’s branding and agrees with
the argument that the board should work hard to have consistency while also keeping in
mind the importance of brand recognition and the color scheme that is part of it. Ms.
Hanley agreed and noted that is the reason she provided a suggestion that allowed keeping
the logo. The lighting, however, is different because a brand could not be consistent or
good for the neighborhood when lit.
Mr. Layer stated that the charter does not state the board has restrictions in terms of the
brand, it states that they’re to look at the community overall. Is it good for the community,
is it keeping with the harmony of its neighbors, is it aesthetically pleasing, does it have
integrity? The boards have historically tried to work with the people to see if there’s a
compromise in terms of the way it fits with the center and still achieving their logo. The
discussion continued.
Mr. Layer made a motion to defer the request for a sign for Pure Green, located at 136
Maple Ave W, Docket No. PF-1262475-BAR, in the AC, Avenue Center Zoning District to
allow the applicant to incorporate some of the suggestions into another design and allow
the applicant to provide the board with samples.
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Motion: Mr. Layer
Second: Mr. O’Keefe
Vote: 5-0
Motion Carried
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BAR24-485 317 Maple Ave W - Town of Vienna - Exterior Modification
Item No 8: Request for approval of exterior modifications at 317 Maple Ave W, Docket No.
PF-1264264-BAR, in the AW, Avenue West zoning district; filed by Robert Froh,
Robinson Sidewalk Project, Town of Vienna, Project Contact.
Applicant Present: Robert Froh, Department of Public Works
Mr. Froh stated that they’re building a sidewalk along Pleasant St. To build the sidewalk
they need to build a retaining wall due to an existing embankment in front of the building
occupied by Verizon. The applicant is proposing the construction of a reinforced concrete
4-foot retaining wall with a brick face at the back of the public sidewalk with an
ornamental handrail mounted on top of the railing, that will be powder coated and painted
in black. The retaining wall will be in the public right of way except for where it ties back
into the embankment on the two sides.
Ms. van Doorn asked if the railing would be mounted into the cap piece or the ground. Mr.
Froh replied that it would be mounted into the cap piece with a reinforced concrete wall
underneath it. They will drill through the cap and drill into the reinforcer into the
concrete wall and mount it that way. He also noted that the existing stairs encroach into
the right of way by 1.2 feet. The applicant is proposing to leave the existing stairs in place,
the wall will be at the back of the right-of-way line which will put the sidewalk 1 foot in
front and move the stairs an extra 2 ½ inches so it flush with the last riser so that it won’t
be tripping hazard. As the discussion continued and the renderings were reviewed the
board had some questions/concerns about the landscaping, the configuration of the
driveway, and the sidewalk. It was noted that the board was only reviewing the request for
the retaining wall, however, the board provided the applicant with a few recommendations
to try to re-establish as much green within the context of the design.
The board reviewed the brick sample provided to them. There was some confusion with the
sample and the picture displayed on the screen. Ms. Hanley pointed out that they were not
the same. After discussion, the applicant realized that he left the paver sample in his
office. While the sample was being retrieved from the office by staff the board continued to
review the application. Recommendations were made to possibly replace the tree that would
be removed due to grading issues that wouldn’t allow saving the tree and doing the grading
necessary to create the streetscape. Additionally, some suggestions were made for the step
reconfiguration to avoid possible complications in the future. However, the applicant would
rather let the property owner take care of that in the future if they redevelop. The
discussion continued and the board provided additional suggestions/recommendations for
the configuration of the sidewalk and driveway.
Mr. Layer made a motion to approve the request for exterior modifications at 317 Maple
Ave W, Docket No. PF-1264264-BAR, in the AW, Avenue West zoning district as follows:
• The retaining wall, the brick, the railing, and the material for the sidewalk
configuration were approved as presented.
• The item was approved with the stipulation to increase green or landscaping on the upper
side of the wall where there is more space.
• Adding the possibility of installing a tree for the removal of the one that was on the
application that is on the private property.
The board recommended considering some methodologies to raise the paving to a certain
degree to mitigate some of the severity of the slope coming off the site and consider
slightly shifting it if there can be a better grading afforded with the redesign.
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Motion: Mr. Layer
Second: Mr. O’Keefe
Vote: 5-0
Motion Carried
BAR24-486 210 Maple Ave W - Town of Vienna - Exterior Modification
Item No 9: Request for approval of exterior modifications at 210 Maple Ave W, Docket No.
PF-1264611-BAR, in the AW, Avenue West zoning district; filed by Robert Froh,
Robinson Sidewalk Project, Town of Vienna, Project Contact.
Applicant Present: Robert Froh, Department of Public Works
Mr. Froh stated he is proposing to move the curb 4 feet into the right of way to gain
additional room to build a sidewalk with a retaining wall. The wall is proposed to have a cap
and a brick face. The applicant is also proposing bollards mounted on top of the retaining
wall. The bollards are not to stop a vehicle but rather to create a visual break between the
public sidewalk, the retaining wall, and the jiffy lube property. The retaining wall is
approximately 30 feet long. The applicant is removing the existing landscaping to make
space for the sidewalk but will provide landscaping to compensate for the loss of the
shrubs. The board reviewed the application and stated the following:
Mr. Layer voiced his concern about the possibility of people not realizing they’re going to
step off a wall because of the way the applicant is proposing the wall cap. Mr. Froh stated
there is a concrete area next to the building and a curb that rises 6 inches to which they
will have the wall at the same height on top of the curb. The discussion continued and Mr.
Layer suggested using a rail vs. bollards. In his opinion, the bollards would not survive.
Mr. Froh responded that the downfall of using a rail is that if it gets hit it will be more
difficult to replace because you will have to replace the whole length of the rail vs when
using a bollard if you hit one bollard it won’t be as much damage to the wall and it would be
easier o replace. The discussion continued and Mr. Layer asked the applicant if he
considered using steel bollards with sleeves that go over vs standard bollards, this way if
the bollard gets hit they can replace the sleeve. Another suggestion was putting joints at
the part that would receive the impact load (one joint on each side of the wall) so that if
something strikes that particular part it will just crack that section of the wall. Mr. Froh
responded that is something that they incorporate into the design.
Ms Hanley commented on the brick color. The light color makes the dirt visible. She
wondered if the applicant considered a contrasting color as opposed to matching the
building. Mr. Froh stated that he presented the owner with two color options and decided on
the color matching the building. After agreeing with Ms. Hanley’s concern the applicant
noted that he will be fine with changing the color to match the Maple Ave pavers which are
the same pavers the used on the Verizon property.
Mr. O’Keefe made a motion to approve the exterior modifications at 210 Maple Ave W,
Docket No. PF-1264611-BAR, in the AW, Avenue West zoning district as follows:
• Separation of the retaining wall at the bollards.
• Change the brick as stated during the discussion.
Motion: Mr. O’Keefe
Second: Mr. Layer
Vote: 5-0
Motion Carried
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BAR24-487 203 Maple Ave W - Windover Square - Signs
Item No 10: Request for approval of new signs and landscaping for Windover Square
Shopping Center, located at 203 Maple Ave W, Docket No. PF-1185000-BAR, in the AW,
Avenue West Zoning District; filed by Jeff Lee of Superior Signs, LLC., Project Contact.
Applicant Present: Carol Wolfand
Ms. Wolfand presented the application to the board including the renderings that were
requested by the board during the last meeting the item was heard. The applicant stated
that the lumens and the kelvins levels were changed to meet the standard levels. She
thanked the board for their time and efforts in helping her with the painting of the building
and noted that there has been a great transition in the caring of the group of people and the
town in helping everyone do their best to coordinate. She recognized that it must be
difficult for the board not to impose their aesthetics and their opinions as to what they feel
is architecturally correct and have it be fair to everyone. The board reviewed the
application and with no questions or concerns, a motion was in order.
Ms. van Doorn made a motion to approve the request for a new sign and landscaping for
Windover Square Shopping Center, located at 203 Maple Ave W, Docket No.
PF-1185000-BAR, in the AW, Avenue West Zoning District.
Motion: Ms. van Doorn
Second: Mr. Layer
Vote: 5-0
Motion Carried
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BAR24-488 440 Maple Ave E - Truist - Sign
Item No 11: Request for approval of refaced monument sign for the Orlich building,
located at 440 Maple Ave E, Docket No. PF-1266018-BAR, in the AE, Avenue East Zoning
District; filed by Victoria Orlich, Business Owner.
Applicant Present: Victoria Orlich
Ms. Orlich presented the application stating that they would like to add two tenant names
to their existing monument sign. Ms. Abaied informed the board that she reached out to
the applicant and confirmed that they’re only refacing the sign. They’re not painting it or
changing it.
Ms. van Doorn pointed out that the application indicated that the lumen level was 7500 to
which the applicant said that they are not changing the lumens they will remain as is. Ms.
van Doorn wanted to make a notation that the lumen information on the application was not
accurate. The board reviewed the material provided which included the font type and font
size. There was a discussion about the existing lighting due to Ms. Hanley’s concern about
how much brighter the bottom would be vs. the top, which may interfere with the legibility
of the sign. With no further comments from the board or the public, a motion was in order.
Mr. Cheselka made a motion to approve the request for approval of refaced monument sign
for the Orlich building, located at 440 Maple Ave E, Docket No. PF-1266018-BAR, in the
AE, Avenue East Zoning District as presented.
Motion: Mr. Cheselka
Second: Mr. Layer
Vote: 5-0
Motion Carried
Recess 9:26 pm – 9:33 pm
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BAR24-489 124 Maple Ave W - Qamaria Coffee - Signs
Item No 12: Request for approval of signs for Qamaria Coffee, located at 124 Maple Ave
W, Docket No. PF-1247024-BAR, in the AC, Avenue Center Zoning District; filed by
Chelsey Bashorun, Signarama, Project Contact.
Applicant Present: Anthony Bashorun
Mr. Bashorun is proposing to install two signs for Qamaria Coffee for the front and rear
facades. He described the picture displayed on the screen as the sign in front of the
building that will be illuminated letters in white, and the bottom letters “YEMENI COFFEE
CO” non-illuminated 3-dimensional letters. The sign in the back of the building will be
white non-illuminated letters that will be stud mounted to the façade. The board reviewed
the application and with no questions or concerns, a motion was in order.
Mr. Layer made a motion to approve the request for signs for Qamaria Coffee, located at
124 Maple Ave W, Docket No. PF-1247024-BAR, in the AC, Avenue Center Zoning
District as submitted.
Motion: Mr. Layer
Second: Mr. Cheselka
Vote: 5-0
Motion Carried
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BAR24-490 305 Maple Ave W - Iris Building - Exterior Modifications
Item No 13: Request for approval of exterior modifications to the Iris Building, located at
305 Maple Ave W, Docket No. PF-1262431-BAR, in the AW, Avenue West zoning
district; filed by Adam Ehrlich, Alpha Consulting Enterprises, LLC, Project Contact.
Applicants Present: Nay Sabusi and Adam Ehrlich
Ms. Sabusi stated that the request for the exterior modifications is to paint the standing
seam roof, standing seam canopy, and window trim of the building with Sherwin Williams
Navy Blue 6244. Color Sherwin Williams Loyal Blue 6510 was also provided as an
alternative color. The applicant chose the blue colors to represent her tenants who are
mostly in the medical field.
Ms. Hanley asked for clarification on the window trim. The applicant said they would like
to paint the window trim to match the blue to keep it consistent. The board reviewed the
application and suggested the following:
• The alternate color (Loyal Blue 6510) was preferred since it matched better with the
shopping center across the street, and it was a lighter color.
• Recommendation for the window panels – first prime, then paint with an acrylic latex
semi-gloss paint.
• Recommendation for the roof- add tint to the primer to make it dark enough so that the
finish coat latex will cover one coat.
• Suggestion- consider using brake metal for the window frames.
Ms. van Doorn made a motion to approve the request for exterior modifications to the Iris
Building, located at 305 Maple Ave W, Docket No. PF-1262431-BAR, in the AW, Avenue
West zoning district as submitted with the provision that the roof color be Loyal Blue with
direct-to-metal paint for the roof and canopy and the window trim be painted in a semi-gloss
exterior acrylic in Sherwin Williams Loyal Bue 6510.
Motion: Ms. van Doorn
Second: Mr. Layer
Vote: 5-0
Motion Carried
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BAR24-491 305 Maple Ave W - Iris Building - Master Sign Plan
Item No 14: Request for approval of a master sign plan for the Iris Building, located at 305
Maple Ave W, Docket No. PF-1263989-BAR, in the AW, Avenue West Zoning District;
filed by Adam Ehrlich, Alpha Consulting Enterprises, LLC., Project Contact.
Applicants Present: Nay Sabusi and Adam Ehrlich
Ms. Sabusi is proposing a master sign plan for the current and future tenant spaces for
the building façade and the pylon sign. The primary tenants who are in the medical field
will be on the 1st floor. The applicant is proposing channel signs for the first-floor and
cabinet box signs for the second-floor tenants which will make it easier when swapping out
tenants. The applicant provided an alternative selection of White acrylic faces and Black
letters for the cabinet box signs. The board reviewed the application and stated the
following:
• Box signs – maybe use a blue background with white lettering.
• Box sign- The kelvin level should be within the 3500 range.
• Discussion on the color palette for the channel signs to ensure there is a boundary in
staying consistent with the color palette.
• Concern with tenant Health Check Urgent Care having four colors.
• Suggestion– perforated channel letters for the wordings “Health Check” so that at
night it would be white, and the wordings “Urgent Care” be red. As it pertains to the
master sign plan this would allow the tenants to have one color coming through
illuminated at night and the other colors can be utilized in the daytime.
• Suggestion- tenant sign black perforated during the day and illuminated at night.
After the discussion, the applicant stated she preferred the alternate cabinet box sign
because the option is bolder. It will give the tenants a little more after not being able to use
their designs. The board agreed with the applicant's decision.
The board reviewed the proposed pylon sign and voiced their concerns about the entire
pylon sign being painted blue. The board recommended maintaining the shingles brown or
possibly painting the sign blue and maintaining the original shingles. After further
discussion, a motion was in order.
Mr. Layer made a motion to approve the request for a master sign plan for the Iris
Building, located at 305 Maple Ave W, Docket No. PF-1263989-BAR, in the AW, Avenue
West Zoning District as follows:
The Box Signs:
• The alternate sign choice with Loyal Blue trim and Loyal Blue lettering.
The current Tenant Channel Letter Sign :
• Logo in the proposed color scheme.
• Wordings “Health” & “Check” in the proposed colors but perforated so that at night the
words show as white.
• Urgent Care to remain as presented.
Future Tenant Channel Letter Sign :
• The logo should be in the master sign plan approved colors.
• Channel letters should be in the master sign plan with approved colors and perforated so
that at night the words of the sign show as white.
The Pylon Sign roof is to remain its current color and the sign board as submitted.
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Motion: Mr. Layer
Second: Mr. O’Keefe
Vote: 5-0
Motion Carried
The board realized that the Kelvin level was not included in the motion, so the item was
reopened. Mr. O’Keefe made a motion to re-open item number 14 Request for approval of a
master sign plan for the Iris Building, located at 305 Maple Ave W, Docket No.
PF-1263989-BAR, in the AW, Avenue West Zoning District to which Mr. Layer seconded
the motion.
Ms. van Doorn made a motion to amend the initial motion to include that the Kelvin level
for the signs does not exceed 3500 Kelvin.
Motion: Ms. van Doorn
Second: Mr. O’Keefe
Vote: 5-0
Motion Carried
Other Business:
BAR24-493 Comprehensive Plan Update
Ms. O’Brien presented the board with an overview of the Comprehensive Plan update
process that included an explanation of what is a Comprehensive Plan, why a
Comprehensive Plan, how is the Comprehensive Plan implemented, and how is the plan
updated. Furthermore, Ms. O’Brien reviewed the Town of Vienna Comprehensive Plan
timeline as well as the goals and objectives for the Comprehensive Plan and welcomed any
questions the board had.
Discussion on Outdoor Dining
The board discussed partaking in a field trip to Alexandria City in April to explore the
City’s outdoor dining.
Meeting Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 11:02 pm.
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Agenda
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Meeting Agenda
Board of Architectural Review
Thursday, March 21, 2024 7:30 PM Charles Robinson Jr. Town Hall, 127 Center St.
South
Roll Call
Approval of the Minutes: February 15, 2024 meeting minutes and February 23, 2024 work
session minutes.
Regular Business
BAR24-478 400 Courthouse Rd SW- Meadow Ln Park- Exterior Modifications
Attachments: 01 - sr_PF-1132655-BAR 400 Courthouse Rd SW - Meadow Land Park - Exterior Modificaitons
02 - 400 Courthouse Rd SW - Meadow Lane Park - Application & Authorization
03 - 400 Courthouse Rd SW - Meadow Lane Park - Roofing Colorcard
04 - 400 Courhtouse Rd SW - Relevant Code Sections
BAR24-479 300 Center St S- Bowman House - Exterior Modifications
Attachments: 01 - sr_PF-551475-BAR 211 Center St S. - The Bowman House - Exterior Modificaitons
02 - 211 Center St S. - Bowman House - Application
03 - 211 Center St S - Bowman House - Existing Photo and Proposed Rendeirng
04 - 211 Center St S - Bowman House - Shutter Specification Sheet
05 - 211 Center St S - Bowman House - Paint
06 - 211 Center St S - Relevant Code Sections
BAR24-480 377 Maple Ave W - The Maple Room - Exterior Modification & Signs (Revisions)
Attachments: 01 - sr_PF- -BAR 377 Maple Ave W - The Maple Room - Exterior Modifications - Revision
02 - 377 Maple Ave W - The Maple Room - Application & Authorization
03 - 377 Maple Ave W - The Maple Room - Revision Narrative
04 - 377 Maple Ave W - The Maple Room - Umbrella Specifications
05 - 377 Maple Ave W - The Maple Room - Umbrella Installation Manual
06 - 377 Maple Ave W -- Relevant Code Sections
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BAR24-481 201 Maple Ave E - Citibank - Sign
Attachments: 01 - sr_PF-1155920-BAR - 201 Maple Ave E - Citibank - Signs
02 -201 Maple Ave E - Citibank - Application & Authorization
03 - 201 Maple Ave E - Citibank - Sign Rendering & Elevations
04 - 201 Maple Ave E - Citibank - Site Plan
05 - 201 Maple AVe E - Existing Photos
06 - 201 Maple Ave E - Relevant Codes Sections
BAR24-482 115 Beulah Rd NE - New York School or Arts - Sign
Attachments: 01 - sr_PF-1237013-BAR-115 Beulah Rd NE - New York School of Arts - Sign
02 - 115 Beulah Rd NE - New York School of Arts - Application & Authorization
03 - 115 Beulah Rd NE - New York School of Arts - Sign Rendering
04 - 115 Beulah Rd NE - Relevant Codes Sections
BAR24-483 115 Beulah Rd NE - Vienna Art Academy - Sign
Attachments: 01 - sr_PF-1236842-BAR-115 Beulah Rd NE - Viennart Academy - Sign
02 - 115 Beulah Rd NE - Viennart Academy - Application & Authorization
03 - 115 Beulah Rd NE - Sign Rendering
04 - 115 Beulah Rd NE - Relevant Codes Sections
BAR24-484 136 Maple Ave W - Pure Green - Sign
Attachments: 01 - sr_PF-1262475-BAR - 136 Maple Ave W - Pure Green - Signv2
02 - 136 Maple Ave W - Pure Green - Application & Authorization
03 - 136 Maple Ave W - Pure Green - Site View
04 - 136 Maple Ave W - Pure Green - Sign Rendering & Specifications
05 - 136 Maple Ave W - Relevant Codes Sections
BAR24-485 317 Maple Ave W - Town of Vienna - Exterior Modification
Attachments: 01 - sr_PF-1264264-BAR - 317 Maple Ave W - Town of Vienna - Exterior Modificaitons
02 - 317 Maple Ave W - Town of Vienna - Application & Authorization
03 - 317 Maple Ave W - Town of Vienna - Rendering
04 - 317 Maple Ave W - Town of Vienna - Highlighted Plan
05- 317 Maple Ave W - Town of Vienna - Proposed Engineering Plan & Cross Section
06- 317 Maple Ave W - Town of Vienna - Brick And Cap Sample
07- 317 Maple Ave W - Town of Vienna - Ornamental Handrail Specifications & Detail
08 - 317 Maple Ave W - Relevant Code Sections
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Board of Architectural Review Meeting Agenda March 21, 2024
BAR24-486 210 Maple Ave W - Town of Vienna - Exterior Modification
Attachments: 01 - sr_PF-1264611-BAR - 210 Maple Ave W - Town of Vienna - Exterior Modificaitons
02 - 210 Maple Ave W - Town of Vienna - Application & Authorization
03 - 210 Maple Ave W - Town of Vienna - Rendering
04 - 210 Maple Ave W - Town of Vienna - Prop Courthouse Rd Plan
05- 210 Maple Ave W - Town of Vienna Prop Retaining Wall Plan
06- 210 Maple Ave W - Town of Vienna - Updated Landscaping Plan
07- 210 Maple Ave W - Towno f Vienna - Brick & Cap Sample
08 - 210 Maple Ave W - Town of Vienna - Bollard Specification & Color
09 - 210 Maple Ave W - Relevant Code Sections
BAR24-487 203 Maple Ave W - Windover Square - Signs
Attachments: 01 - sr_PF-1185000-BAR-203 Maple Ave W - Windover Square - Signs
02 - 203 Maple Ave W - Windover Square Shopping Center - Application & Authorization
03 -203 Maple Ave W - Windover Square - Pylon Sign
04 - 203 Maple Ave W - Windover Square - Layout Plan_Pylon
05 - 203 Maple Ave W - Windover Square - Vienna Nail Spa Sign
06 - 203 Maple Ave W - Windover Square - Plaka Sign
07 - 203 Maple Ave W - Windover Square - Shopping Center Signs
08 - 203 Maple AVe W - Windover_Square Shopping Center - Pylon Sign Landscaping
09 - 203 Maple Ave W - Windover Square - Photos
10 - 203 Maple Ave W - Relevant Code Sections
BAR24-488 440 Maple Ave E - Truist - Sign
Attachments: 01 - sr_PF-1266018-BAR - 440 Maple Ave E - Wolftrappe Shops - Monument Sign
02 - 440 Maple Ave E - Wolftrappe Shops -Application & Authorization
03 - 440 Maple Ave E - Wolftrappe Shops - Monument Sign Rendering
04 - 440 Maple Ave E - Relevant Code Sections
BAR24-489 124 Maple Ave W - Qamaria Coffee - Signs
Attachments: 01 - sr_PF-1247024-BAR - 124 Maple Ave W -Qamaria Coffee - Signs
02 -124 Maple Ave W - Qamaria Coffee - Application & Authorization
03 - 124 Maple Ave W - Qamaria Coffee - Front Facade Sign
04 - 124 Maple Ave W - Qamaria Coffee - Rear Facade Sign
05 - 124 Maple Ave W - Relevant Codes Sections
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Board of Architectural Review Meeting Agenda March 21, 2024
BAR24-490 305 Maple Ave W - Iris Building - Exterior Modifications
Attachments: 01 - sr_PF-1262431-BAR - 305 Maple Ave W - The Iris Building - Exterior Modificaitons
02 - 305 Maple Ave W - The Iris Building - Application & Authorization
03 - 305 Maple Ave W - The Iris Building - Building Rendeirngs
04 - 305 Maple Ave W - The Iris Building - Pylon Sign Rendering
05 - 305 Maple Ave W - The Iris Building - Photos
06 - 305 Maple Ave W - Relevant Code Sections
BAR24-491 305 Maple Ave W - Iris Building - Master Sign Plan
Attachments: 01 - sr_PF-1263989-BAR-305 Maple Ave W - The Iris Building - Sign
02 - 305 Maple Ave W - The Iris Building - Application & Authorization
03 -305 Maple Ave W - The Iris Building - Master Sign Plan - Facade
04 - 305 Maple Ave W - The Iris Building - Master Sign Plan - Pylon
05 - 305 Maple Ave W - The Iris Building - Photos
06 - 305 Maple Ave W - Relevant Code Sections
Other Business:
BAR24-493 Comprehensive Plan Update
Attachments: 01 - Staff Memo - Comprehensive Plan Update
02 - Staff Presentation - Intro to Comp Plan for Boards and Commissions
Discussion on Outdoor Dining
Meeting Adjournment
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