Historic district projects receive design conditions
PetersburgFeb 11, 20262 min read
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The Architectural Review Board unanimously denied two proposed new homes as presented, requiring design changes, while conditionally approving a third home and approving a farmer’s market project at 601 Grove Avenue.
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What this means
The Board rejected plans for new two-story homes at 120 Pine Street and 130 Tulip Alley until applicants revise features such as porch and roof design, window alignment, setbacks, and potential rear parking access. It approved the 1013 Upper Appomattox Street home if its second roof gable is removed and an additional decorative window is added. The Board also approved plans to remodel 601 Grove Avenue into a farmer’s market with retail space, a commercial kitchen, storage, and an outdoor gathering area.
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Denied the Certificate of Appropriateness for 120 Pine Street as presented, recommending a shed-style porch roof and symmetrical alignment of the front windows.
Denied the Certificate of Appropriateness for 130 Tulip Alley as presented, recommending removal of the smaller secondary roof gable, an additional decorative front window, and investigation of rear access for parking and a more forward building setback.
Approved the Certificate of Appropriateness for 1013 Upper Appomattox Street on condition that the second roof gable be removed and an additional decorative front window be added before a building permit is issued.
Approved plans for 601 Grove Avenue to partially demolish, remodel, and expand a secondary structure for a farmer’s market, including retail space, a commercial kitchen, storage, an outdoor gathering area, fencing, and landscaping.
Noted that an additional Certificate of Appropriateness may be required for parking at 601 Grove Avenue.
Received an update that stabilization and rehabilitation work was proceeding at 702-708 Harrison Street after an earlier demolition request was denied.
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