Architectural review approvals and deferrals
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The Board of Architectural Review approved several property alteration requests, including work at 1200 Oronoco Street, 1328 Michigan Avenue, and 310 North Fayette Street, while partially approving and partially deferring a larger new construction and demolition request at 333 North Fairfax Street and 300 North Lee Street.
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What this means
The board reviewed several changes to buildings and homes in Alexandria. Some requests were approved outright, one was approved by a 3-1 vote, and one larger project was only partly approved and partly deferred, meaning part of it will be decided later. The board also deferred a proposed addition and demolition request at 414 Duke Street after the applicant asked for a delay. The meeting ended with a list of administrative approvals for items such as window, door, roof, and stair rail replacements.
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- Approved the July 2, 2026 and June 17, 2026 meeting minutes by a 4-0 vote.
- Approved BAR2026-00209 for alterations and a vision clearance waiver at 1200 Oronoco Street by a 4-0 vote.
- Approved BAR2026-00207 for alterations at 1328 Michigan Avenue by a 3-1 vote, with Mr. Spencer voting against.
- Partially approved and partially deferred BAR2026-00218 and BAR2026-00219 for new construction and complete demolition at 333 North Fairfax Street and 300 North Lee Street by a 4-0 vote.
- Approved BAR2026-00226 and BAR2026-00228 for alterations and partial demolition/encapsulation at 310 North Fayette Street by a 4-0 vote.
- Deferred BAR2026-00223 and BAR2026-00235 for an addition, alterations, partial demolition, and encapsulation at 414 Duke Street by a 4-0 vote.
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Board of Architectural Review Public Hearing
Agenda
- Project Locator Map
- Call To Order
- Minutes
- Consideration of the minutes of the July 2, 2026 Board of Architectural Review Public Hearing and updated minutes from the June 17, 2026 Board of Architectural Review Public Hearing.
- Consent Calendar
- BAR2026-00209 - Parker Gray Request for alterations and a waiver of vision clearance requirement at 1200 Oronoco Street. Applicant: Tyler Martin
- New Business
- BAR2026-00207 - OHAD Request for alterations at 1328 Michigan Avenue. Applicant: Daniel Fishman
- BAR2026-00218 - OHAD Request for new construction at 333 North Fairfax Street and 300 North Lee Street. Applicant: 333 N. Fairfax Associates, LLC represented by Adam D. Hayes BAR2026-00219 - OHAD Request for complete demolition at 333 North Fairfax Street and 300 North Lee Street. Applicant: 333 N. Fairfax Associates, LLC represented by Adam D. Hayes
- BAR2026-00226 - Parker Gray Request for alterations at 310 North Fayette Street. Applicant: Patti Rounsevell, represented by Jim Rounsevell, Architect BAR2026-00228 - Parker Gray Request for partial demolition and encapsulation at 310 North Fayette Street. Applicant: Patti Rounsevell, represented by Jim Rounsevell, Architect
- APPLICANT HAS REQUESTED A DEFERRAL BAR2026-00223 - OHAD Request for an addition and alterations at 414 Duke Street (Parcel Address: 412 Duke Street). Applicant: Dabney Thomas C, represented by John Linam Jr., Architect BAR2026-00235 - OHAD Request for partial demolition and encapsulation at 414 Duke Street (Parcel Address: 412 Duke Street). Applicant: Dabney Thomas C, represented by John Linam Jr., Architect
- Adjournment
- Administrative Approvals
- BAR2026-00246 Request for window replacement at 712 South Fairfax Street. Applicant: Stacey Weber BAR2026-00247 Request for garage door replacement at 111 Franklin Street. Applicant: Ashlyn Pearson BAR2026-00261 Request for tile and decking replacement, and slate and guard installation at 937 Powhatan Street. Applicant: James Riggs BAR2026-00259 Request for tile and decking replacement, and slate and guard installation at 965 Powhatan Street. Applicant: James Riggs BAR2026-00260 Request for tile and decking replacement, and slate and guard installation at 943 Powhatan Street. Applicant: James Riggs BAR2026-00258 Request for tile and decking replacement, and slate and guard installation at 963 Powhatan Street. Applicant: James Riggs BAR2026-00262 Request shingles and TPO roof membrane replacement at 322 North Alfred Street. Applicant: Lynne Plante BAR2026-00267 Request window replacement at 605 Queen Street. Applicant: Brian and Paula Alprin BAR2026-00265 Request for window replacement at 112 Queen Street Applicant: Michelle Walker BAR2026-00268 Request window replacement at 1411 Prince Street. Applicant: Karlen Murray BAR2026-00270 Request for door and transom removal and replacement at 403 North Saint Asaph Street. Applicant: Karlen Murray BAR2026-00272 Request for door and transom removal and replacement at 1691 Hunting Creek Drive. Applicant: Karlen Murray BAR2026-00172 Request for front stair rail installation at 227 North West Street. Applicant: David Giordano BAR2026-00273 Request for window removal and replacement at 700 Ford’s Landing Way. Applicant: Karlen Murray BAR2026-00275 Request for window and door removal and replacement at 1176 North Pitt Street. Applicant: Karlen Murray BAR2026-00217 Request for door removal and replacement at 3 Wilkes Street. Applicant: Stacey Weber
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