Historic Property Projects Approved With Conditions
PetersburgMar 11, 20262 min read
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The Architectural Review Board approved several construction and restoration requests, including two-story homes at 128 and 130 Tulip Alley and rehabilitation plans for 305-307 North West Street and 227 Mercer Street. The Board denied approval of a previously installed 49.6-square-foot backlit sign at 2 East Washington Street in a 3-1-1 vote and allowed a 1.25-inch roof seam at 324 St. Andrew Street in a 4-1 vote.
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Residents can expect several historic-district properties to move forward with new construction or restoration, subject to design conditions and, for two projects, additional review after DHR consideration. The sign at 2 East Washington Street was not approved because its LED backlighting did not meet the updated lighting requirement; the applicant was encouraged to work with staff on compliant lighting. The Board also approved restoration work at 15 Pine Street while excluding the proposed door relocation, rear vinyl windows, and paint color from the approval.
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Approved a two-story, 2,000-square-foot dwelling at 128 Tulip Alley, with a suggestion to move second-floor windows approximately six inches toward the center of the facade.
Approved a two-story, 2,000-square-foot dwelling at 130 Tulip Alley, with changes recommended to the roof gable and front facade window design.
Denied approval of the previously installed 49.6-square-foot sign at 2 East Washington Street in a 3-1-1 vote because its LED backlighting violated the historic-district lighting requirement; the applicant may work with staff on modifications.
Removed the 116 Liberty Street public hearing after the applicant withdrew the request.
Approved restoration and rehabilitation plans for 305-307 North West Street and 227 Mercer Street, conditioned on resubmission after DHR review and possible return to the full Board for substantial changes. Both votes were 4-1.
Approved the 15 Pine Street request while excluding the proposed door relocation, rear vinyl windows, and paint color from the approval; the excluded items require further review.
Removed the one-inch maximum seam condition for the roof at 324 St. Andrew Street, allowing a 1.25-inch seam while requiring uniform conditions for future roof replacements. The vote was 4-1.
Approved the meeting agenda and the February 11, 2026 meeting minutes.
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