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Board of Architectural Review — Action Docket (April 8, 2026)

AlexandriaApr 8, 20262 min read

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The Board of Architectural Review met April 8, 2026 at 7:02 p.m. (public hearing at 901 Wythe Street). The Board approved minutes, multiple applications for signage, alterations, additions, demolitions, and new construction (several as amended), accepted applicant deferrals for two items, and received a concept review with public comment.

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Approved minutes of March 18, 2026 (vote 5-0).
Approved BAR2026-00053 (signage at 106 North Lee Street) as submitted (vote 5-0).
Approved BAR2026-00061 (modifications for addition at 109 Duke Street) as submitted (vote 5-0).
Approved BAR2026-00025 (alterations/addition at 623 South Royal Street) and BAR2026-00050 (partial demolition/encapsulation at same address) as amended (vote 5-0).
Approved BAR2026-00042 (complete demolition at 1126 Prince Street) as amended; Mr. Spencer abstained (motion carried 5-0 with abstention).
Accepted applicant request to defer BAR2026-00043 (new construction at 1126 Prince Street); Mr. Spencer abstained (vote 5-0 with abstention).
Approved BAR2026-00051 (new construction at 220 & 224 South Peyton Street) as amended (vote 6-0).
Accepted applicant request to defer BAR2026-00055 (alterations/addition at 732 North Washington Street) (vote 6-0).
Received presentation and public testimony for BAR2026-00054 (concept review at 724, 726 & 728 North Patrick Street).
Recorded administrative approvals for multiple minor projects (window, door, roof, fence, signage, slate, masonry, gas meter, light replacements, etc.).

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