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Board of Architectural Review approves multiple alteration and demolition requests; concept reviews received; Fiber Cement discussion postponed

AlexandriaMar 18, 20262 min read

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On March 18, 2026 at 7:00 PM in City Council Chambers at Del Pepper Community Resource Center (4850 Mark Center Drive, Room 1305), the City of Alexandria Board of Architectural Review (Chair Scott, Mr. Spencer, Vice Chair Zandian and Mr. Adams present; Ms. del Ninno and Ms. Miller absent) approved minutes and several applications, received presentations and public comment on two concept reviews, and postponed a discussion on fiber cement. The meeting was adjourned at 8:20 PM. The full action docket lists administrative approvals for multiple minor exterior alterations.

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Approved minutes of the February 18, 2026 Board of Architectural Review Public Hearing (motion by Mr. Spencer, seconded by Vice Chair Zandian; carried 4-0).
Approved BAR#2026-00030 (OHAD) — alterations at 214 & 216 South Peyton Street (motion by Mr. Spencer, seconded by Mr. Adams; carried 4-0).
Approved BAR#2026-00032 (OHAD) — alterations at 913 South Alfred Street (motion by Mr. Spencer, seconded by Mr. Adams; carried 4-0).
Approved BAR#2026-00014 and BAR#2026-00024 (Parker Gray) — alterations and partial demolition/encapsulation at 632 North Columbus Street, as amended (motion by Mr. Spencer, seconded by Vice Chair Zandian; carried 4-0).
Approved BAR#2026-00034 (OHAD) — partial demolition and encapsulation at 330 North Washington Street (motion by Mr. Spencer, seconded by Mr. Adams; carried 4-0).
Received presentations and heard public testimony for concept reviews BAR#2026-00033 (330 North Washington Street) and BAR#2026-00035 (1019 Cameron Street); no final action recorded in the docket.
Postponed the scheduled discussion on Fiber Cement.
Recorded multiple administrative approvals for minor exterior work (window and roof replacements, signage, fences/gates, chimneys, siding/repair, vents, tuckpointing, lighting and similar items) as listed in the action docket.

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