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Board of Architectural Review Public Hearing

Wednesday, March 5, 2025 · Government meeting record

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The Alexandria Board of Architectural Review met to vote on several property alteration and demolition requests in historic districts. The board approved four major projects, deferred two, and noted five administrative approvals for minor exterior repairs.

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Property owners in Alexandria's historic districts must obtain board approval for exterior changes, and these decisions dictate what modifications are legally permitted for specific residential and commercial buildings.

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Wednesday, March 5, 2025

7:00 PM

City of Alexandria

301 King St., Room 2400

Alexandria, VA 22314

City Hall Council Chambers

Board of Architectural Review

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March 5, 2025Board of Architectural Review Action Docket

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Project Locator MapAttachments:

Call To Order1

The March 5, 2025 Board of Architectural Review Public Hearing was called to

order at 7:00 p.m. Chair Scott, Vice Chair Zandian, Ms. Miller, Ms. del Ninno,

Mr. Adams, and Mr. Lyons were present. Mr. Spencer was absent.

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2 Consideration of the minutes of February 19, 2025 Board of Architectural

Review Public Hearing.

2.19.2025 BAR Minutes DraftAttachments:

On a motion by Mr. Lyons, seconded by Ms. Zandian, the Board of

Architectural Review approved the minutes of February 19, 2025 as submitted.

The motion carried on a vote of 5-0-1, with Ms. del Ninno abstaining.

Unfinished Business and Items Previously Deferred

3 BAR#2025-00021 - OHAD

Request for alterations at 417 King Street.

Applicant: Taco Bell of America represented by Joanie Godsey,

Architect

BAR2025-00021_Staff ReportAttachments:

On a motion by Ms. del Ninno, seconded by Ms. Zandian, the Board of

Architectural Review approved BAR#2025-00021 as amended. The motion

carried on a vote of 6-0.

New Business

4 & 5 BAR#2025-00017 - OHAD

Request for alterations at 326 A Commerce Street.

Applicant: Clare Chmiel & Jonathan Peterson by Stephanie Diamond,

Architect

BAR#2025-00018 - OHAD

Request for a partial demolition and encapsulation at 326 A

Commerce Street.

Applicant: Clare Chmiel & Jonathan Peterson by Stephanie Diamond,

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The Alexandria Board of Architectural Review met to vote on several property alteration and demolition requests in historic districts. The board approved four major projects, deferred two, and noted five administrative approvals for minor exterior repairs.

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