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Commission of Architectural Review approves four COAs with conditions; one regular item moved to consent

RichmondSep 23, 20252 min read

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At the September 23, 2025 meeting the Commission approved four Certificates of Appropriateness (COA-172313, COA-172316, COA-172310, COA-172312) with specific conditions; one item (12 East Franklin Street) was moved from the Regular Agenda to the Consent Agenda. Commissioner Catherine Easterling recused from approvals.

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Moved Item #4 (COA-172312, 12 East Franklin Street) from Regular Agenda to Consent Agenda (motion carried 8-0).
Approved COA-172313 (2605 East Franklin Street) to repair and expand a rear porch, conditioned that in-kind replacement materials match existing in profile and dimension, replacements are limited to areas with documented deterioration, and installations minimize impact to existing historic fabric where new elements interface with original porch framing and columns (vote: 7 Aye; Commissioner Catherine Easterling recused).
Approved COA-172316 (961, 965, 967 Pink Street) to install asphalt paving in a shared private rear alley, conditioned that the applicant work with the Department of Public Works on treatment of the public portion of the alley and any future paving to ensure consistent paving material (vote: 7 Aye; Commissioner Catherine Easterling recused).
Approved COA-172310 (2614 West Grace Street) to replace a wood fence with a new masonry wall, conditioned that all heights abide by zoning regulations, the applicant submit a proposed gate design (location, dimensions, materials) for final review and approval, and any fencing changes extending into a neighboring property be submitted under a separate application (vote: 7 Aye; Commissioner Catherine Easterling recused).
Approved COA-172312 (12 East Franklin Street) for site improvements including parking reconfiguration, new pathways, plantings, lighting, and signage, conditioned that final siting of the freestanding sign be confirmed and submitted for staff approval, construction be carried out sensitively to adjacent historic fabric, and any exterior alterations to the primary historic building be submitted under a separate application (vote: 7 Aye; Commissioner Catherine Easterling recused).
Meeting called to order at 3:34 p.m.; adjourned at 3:42 p.m.; eight commissioners present for roll call.

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