ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD
AGENDA
May 8, 2023
7:00 P.M.
Agenda
1.
2.
Determination of a quorum
3.
Determination that public notice requirements have been met
4.
Approval of Agenda
4.A.
5.
Announcements and Reports
5.A.
Historic District Basics – Karen Irvin
6.
Review of Minutes
6.A.
6.B.
6.C.
7.
Disclosure of Ex Parte Communication
8.
Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest
9.
Consent Agenda
9.A.
COA FY23-0058—1025 Caroline Street—Sign Installation
9.B.
COA FY23-0059—314 Frederick Street—Fence Installation
9.C.
COA FY23-0061—307 Princess Anne Street—Gutter Installation
9.D.
COA FY23-0064—1015 Prince Edward Street—Split AC Unit Installation
9.E.
COA FY23-0065—1110 Caroline Street—Sign Installation
10.
Public Hearing
10.A.
Continued Applications
10.A.i.
COA FY23-0030—400 Princess Anne Street
James Whitman requests approval of the site planning, scale, and massing of five new three-story townhomes to be constructed on the property behind the existing commercial building.
10.A.ii.
COA FY23-0032—905 Princess Anne Street
Laurel Loch on behalf of St. George’s Episcopal Church requests approval of exterior alterations and additions including the construction of an accessible entry ramp and alteration to the narthex, alteration of an entrance to McGuire Hall to accommodate a new interior elevator, and an addition to McGuire Hall within the cemetery courtyard.
10.A.iii.
COA FY23-0050—503 Sophia Street
Todd Sullivan requests approval of a modified design for the rear patio roof covering at Brock’s restaurant.
10.B.
New Applications
10.B.i.
COA FY23-0056—1305 Sophia Street
Andy Fitch requests to make alterations to this single-family residence including adding a shed dormer, constructing a balcony on the rear elevation, and adding brick to an existing chimney.
10.B.ii.
COA FY23-0057—1313 Princess Anne Street
Rosemary O’Grady requests to make alterations to this commercial building including altering one front window, installing fencing, and adding an awning over the entry door.
10.B.iii.
COA FY23-0060—210 Ferdinand Street
Don Upperco, on behalf of Fredericksburg City Public Schools, requests to make alterations to the school building to reconfigure entry steps on the south side and add a wheelchair platform lift.
10.B.iv.
COA FY23-0062—901 Caroline Street
Joshua Grady requests to make alterations to this commercial building including installing one window, adjusting the entry into the upper story apartments, and installing mechanical equipment.
10.B.v.
COA FY23-0063— 601 Caroline Street
The City of Fredericksburg requests to install a new door within a previously closed opening on the rear elevation of this municipal building.
11.
General Public Comment
Public comments may be submitted in one of the following ways: (1) dropping them in the Community Planning and Building drop box at 601 Caroline Street, (2) U.S. Mail, or (3) email to planning@fredericksburgva.gov. Comments received before 1:30 p.m. on the day of the meeting will be read into the record at the meeting. Comments must include your name and address, including zip code, be limited to 5 minutes or less (read aloud), and address a topic of ARB business. Public comments will not be accepted on video feeds during the meeting.
12.
Other Business
13.
Staff Update
14.