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Architectural Review: mural and rehabilitation approved with conditions; additions deferred — March 25, 2025

RichmondMar 25, 20252 min read

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The Commission of Architectural Review met March 25, 2025 at 3:30 PM in the 5th Floor Conference Room of City Hall. Roll call recorded seven commissioners present and two absent (Commissioners Mitch Danese and Emily Striffler). Several applications were considered: the Consent Agenda was approved; a mural and a rehabilitation/addition were approved with conditions; two applications for demolition/addition were deferred with detailed recommendations; two applications were withdrawn. The meeting adjourned at 4:17 PM.

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Consent Agenda approved (motion by Commissioner Hill, seconded by Commissioner Easterling).
Approved COA-162872 (211 North 18th Street) to install a mural on a secondary elevation, with conditions: no neon, reflective, dayglow, or iridescent colors; any unpainted masonry must remain unpainted.
Approved COA-162876 (820 North 25th Street) to rehabilitate an existing accessory building and construct a rear addition, with conditions: repair/replace original cornice woodwork in-kind based on photographic evidence; relocate and reuse salvageable wood in the front façade; submit selected paint color for repaired wood siding on the main elevation for staff approval; maintain the original chimney’s structural integrity during rehabilitation; and address structural stability without disturbing historic façade features.
Deferred COA-163028 (711 North 26th Street) — demolition of a one-and-one-half-story rear portion — until plans for the proposed new addition are approved at a subsequent meeting.
Deferred COA-163025 (711 North 26th Street) — construction of a rear two-story addition — with staff and commission recommendations: (1) exterior cladding should sit proud of the foundation; (2) document any intact historic features discovered during demolition; (3) add vertical corner trim pieces; (4) revise cantilevered design to better fit the district; (5) study rear elevation for greater symmetry (second-story windows and gable alignment); (6) scale back addition to align more closely with the existing addition’s footprint; (7) consider horizontal siding for the addition with a different reveal than the primary mass; (8) ensure rear windows are vertically aligned.
COA-162877 (815-821 Mosby Street, new three-story multi-family building) was withdrawn by the applicant.
COA-162871 (123 North 25th Street, rehabilitate garage and construct addition) was withdrawn by the applicant.
Meeting adjourned at 4:17 PM.

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Mar 25, 2025, 12:00 AM5th Floor Conference Room of City Hallscheduled

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Public Access and Participation Instructions - Commission of Architectural Review
Call to Order
Roll Call
Approval of Minutes
Secretary’s Report
Administrative Approval Report
Enforcement Reports
CONSENT AGENDA
211 North 18th Street - Install a mural on a secondary elevation of a masonry building.
820 North 25th Street - Rehabilitate an existing accessory building and construct a rear addition.
REGULAR AGENDA
711 North 26th Street - Demolish an existing one and one half story rear portion of a building.
711 North 26th Street - Construct a rear two story addition.
815-821 Mosby Street - Construct a new three-story multi-family building.
123 North 25th Street - Rehabilitate an existing garage and construct an addition.
OTHER BUSINESS
Adjournment

Architectural Review: mural and rehabilitation approved with conditions; additions deferred — March 25, 2025

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