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Board of Architectural Review approves alterations, partial demolitions, and multiple administrative requests

AlexandriaMay 6, 20262 min read

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Meeting held May 6, 2026 at 7:02 PM (location change to 4850 Mark Center Drive, Council Chambers). Chair Scott, Vice Chair Zandian, Ms. Miller, Ms. del Ninno, Ms. Robinson, and Mr. Spencer attended; Mr. Adams absent. The board approved the April 22, 2026 minutes and voted on several Certificates of Appropriateness and administrative approvals for alterations, additions, partial demolition/encapsulation, and routine maintenance items.

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Board of Architectural Review Public Hearing

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Approved the minutes of the April 22, 2026 Board of Architectural Review Public Hearing (motion by Mr. Spencer, seconded by Vice Chair Zandian; vote 6-0).
Approved BAR2026-00100 (request for alterations at 714 Wolfe Street) as submitted (motion by Ms. Robinson, seconded by Ms. Miller; vote 5-1, Mr. Spencer opposed).
Approved BAR2026-00055 and BAR2026-00071 (requests for alterations, an addition, and partial demolition/encapsulation at 732 North Washington Street) as amended (motion by Chair Scott, seconded by Mr. Spencer; vote 6-0).
Approved BAR2026-00088 and BAR2026-00092 (requests for alterations, an addition, and partial demolition/encapsulation at 229 South Pitt Street) as submitted (motion by Mr. Spencer, seconded by Ms. Miller; vote 6-0).
Granted administrative approvals for multiple routine maintenance and minor alteration requests including window, roof, shutter, fence, signage, gate, and foundation repairs as listed in the docket.

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