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Board of Architectural Review (Nov 20, 2019): Multiple alteration and signage approvals; two items deferred

AlexandriaNov 20, 20192 min read

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Meeting held November 20, 2019 at City Hall Council Chambers. The Board approved the November 6, 2019 minutes, accepted requests to defer two agenda items, approved multiple BAR applications for residential and commercial alterations and signage (several approvals as amended), recorded administrative approvals for routine work, and adjourned at 7:32 p.m.

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Approved minutes from the November 6, 2019 meeting (motion by Ms. Neihardt, seconded by Mr. Spencer; vote 6-0).
Accepted by unanimous consent the request to defer BAR #2019-00436 (alterations at 5 Cameron Street; applicant: Blackwall Hitch Alexandria, LLC).
Accepted by unanimous consent the request to defer BAR #2019-00241 (new construction at 2901 Potomac Avenue; applicants: City of Alexandria and Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority).
Approved BAR #2019-00447 (alterations at 509 South Lee Street; applicants Lyle & Christine Roberts) as submitted (motion by Mr. Conkey, seconded by Ms. Neihardt; vote 5-0). Ms. Roberts recused.
Approved BAR #2019-00448 (alterations at 415 North Peyton Street; applicant Emily Lapp) as submitted (motion by Mr. Conkey, seconded by Ms. Neihardt; vote 5-0). Ms. Roberts recused.
Approved BAR #2019-00190 (alterations and signage at 801 North Washington Street; applicant NOVA Petroleum Realty, LLC) as amended (motion by Ms. Neihardt, seconded by Mr. Spencer; vote 5-0). Mr. Sprinkle recused.
Approved BAR #2019-00191 (alterations and signage at 501 South Washington Street; applicant Mount Vernon Petroleum Realty LLC) as amended (motion by Ms. Neihardt, seconded by Mr. Spencer; vote 5-0). Mr. Sprinkle recused.
Approved BAR #2019-00192 (alterations and signage at 703 North Washington Street; applicant Mount Vernon Petroleum Realty LLC) as amended (motion by Ms. Neihardt, seconded by Mr. Conkey; vote 5-0). Mr. Sprinkle recused.
Approved BAR #2019-00418 (partial demolition/capsulation) and BAR #2019-00419 (alterations and addition) at 214 South Henry Street (applicants Tim Dekeyser & Ellen Dangelo) as amended (motion by Mr. Conkey, seconded by Mr. Spencer; vote 5-0). Mr. Adams recused.
Recorded administrative (staff) approvals for routine work since the prior meeting, including HVAC, fence replacement, alterations, window replacement, repointing, siding, roof replacements, and signage at various addresses listed in the docket.

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