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Board of Architectural Review approves multiple alteration and demolition requests; defers WMATA-related new construction

AlexandriaDec 4, 20192 min read

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The City of Alexandria Board of Architectural Review met Dec. 4, 2019 at 7:00 PM in City Hall Council Chambers. Two members were excused. The Board approved minutes, multiple BAR applications for additions, alterations and partial demolitions/capsulation, approved portions of a previously deferred WMATA/City new-construction application while deferring other portions, deferred one rooftop HVAC waiver request, and re-elected existing officers. The hearing adjourned at 8:40 PM.

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Approved minutes from the November 20, 2019 meeting (vote 5-0).
Approved request for alterations at 317 Prince Street (consent calendar) (vote 5-0).
Approved portions and deferred portions of BAR #2019-00241 (new construction at 2901 Potomac Avenue and associated parcels; applicants: City of Alexandria and WMATA) (vote 4-0; Mr. Sprinkle recused).
Approved (as amended) BAR #2019-00454 (partial demolition/capsulation) and BAR #2019-00455 (addition & alterations) at 121 South Henry Street (vote 5-0).
Approved BAR #2019-00456 (alterations at 312 North Pitt Street) (vote 5-0).
Approved BAR #2019-00478 (partial demolition/capsulation) and BAR #2019-00477 (alterations) at 204 South Pitt Street (vote 5-0).
Accepted deferral of BAR #2019-00480 (addition & waiver of rooftop HVAC screening at 1310 Queen Street); Mr. Conkey recused.
Re-nominated and elected existing officers: Roberts as chair and Spencer as vice-chair (unanimous).
Recorded administrative approvals for staff actions since the prior meeting: signage at 1110 King Street; porch replacement at 620 South Saint Asaph Street; roof replacement at 414 North West Street; door replacement at 540 Second Street; and antennas at 520 King Street.

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