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- Adjusted consent agenda approved: The commission approved the adjusted consent agenda, which included consent items 1 (210 West Marshall Street), 2 (45 Allen Avenue), 3 (411 Schimpow‑seau Boulevard) and item 5 (33 Launice Marshall). The motion to approve the adjusted consent agenda was made by Commissioner Hill and seconded by Commissioner Schreiber; the commission voted to approve the adjusted consent package.

- 715 Mosby Street — approved with conditions: The commission approved new construction at 715 Mosby Street (three‑story, 22‑unit mixed‑use building) with conditions requiring revised corner wrapping details and submission of final materials (lap siding, storefront assembly, cornice details) for staff review. Motion to approve with staff recommendations was made by Commissioner Hill and seconded by Commissioner Strickler; recorded votes were in favor and the application was approved.

- 730 North 20 Third Street — deferred: The commission deferred consideration of retroactive exterior alterations at 730 North 20 Third Street to allow the owners to work with staff to address concerns raised about porch posts, aluminum railings, shutters and paint color. Commissioner Easterling moved to defer and Commissioner Strickler seconded; the motion carried.

All actions and vote tallies are recorded in the meeting minutes and in the individual item records. Where the transcript did not provide a complete roll call for each vote, this summary reports the motion makers, seconders and the outcomes as recorded by the chair.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Richmond City - Commission of Architectural Review on 2025-06-24 3:30 PM - To access this meeting via Microsoft Teams, please use the following link: https://tinyurl.com/sfhxphve - Jun 24, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The commission approved the adjusted consent agenda, approved the 715 Mosby Street new construction with conditions, and deferred retroactive alterations at 730 North 20 Third Street to allow the applicant to coordinate with staff.","taxTitle","Richmond City (Independent City), Virginia","taxId",5755,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6513931,"Neighbors and commissioners raise scale, parking and trash concerns for proposed 3‑story building at 874–876 Jessamine Street",4211,3289000,7500000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5065729-b953c5b92322b96cef919ffc76f1ce53&start=3289&end=7500","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5065729-b953c5b92322b96cef919ffc76f1ce53/thumbnail_3289000.jpg","/articles/6513931/Richmond-City-Independent-City/Virginia/Neighbors-and-commissioners-raise-scale-parking-and-trash-concerns-for-proposed-3story-building-at-874876-Jessamine-Street","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6513931-a907aebf07f62914166314e078804dc5/orig.mp4?Expires=1771897849&Signature=VwT160fIT1sxrsVwRLE~0cP3GVnCmsdfIu~UBSbdkqiuf-7f4Rx9QhsHbJ0Uc-MMxe7k2dtcaKvVCePFcOGQnQx~gaMOJ9T9hU3ZClKce8S6sG1j4E~DCAu8WOGGMnmcc8bO9v~b5yoyLIlgp1n8ZxhXyhAz2DJVZWVkyAhc6X1cft2iOkQroLxvVZVvbsUT9ZewjXYa2xW7K2BN1Gtwq3Y~CtG3s6-A~~WFtwoG6aqvw-sH0d6SqWGYrWytCdFB-jNtNnf~ooF9nknJyhip8B3kNM1ITJedbOIF0JEXHCQsiap~CdZEA3JpauHkTorybmfxjbKl3KNg5TeRpM9NOg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Neighbors and several commissioners questioned the scale and massing of a proposed three‑story multifamily building at 874–876 Jessamine Street in the Union Hill Historic District during a conceptual review and public comment period.

Staff described the proposal as a three‑story building on two parcels at the northeastern edge of the district, with porches, brick base and a combination of horizontal siding and aluminum railings. The applicant’s representative said the design includes articulated facades, porches along Jessamine and a combination of brick and lap siding to break up massing. Staff recommended confirming final brick type, mortar and colors; revising window sizes for consistent fenestration on the Carrington Street elevation; relocating trash enclosures; and articulating entries and porches to improve pedestrian scale.

Multiple in‑person speakers objected. Buddy Corbett, a nearby property owner, called the design “a great big tenement building” and urged the commission to require a design more compatible with surrounding single‑family homes. Neighbors Andrew and Taneta Caleb, whose home sits immediately adjacent, said they were not contacted by the developer and expressed concern about overflow parking on neighborhood streets and about the proposed trash location adjacent to a narrow rear easement.

Will Jelleb Baker, representing the applicant, said the design follows the commission’s new construction guidelines and that the building is sited to match the front yard setback of the adjacent house. Baker asked the commission to retain the current window pattern on Carrington Street because the scheme places full‑size windows in living areas and smaller openings for kitchens and bathrooms.

Commissioners and staff repeatedly urged the project team to reduce apparent massing, improve fenestration consistency and re‑examine the stair and egress stacks that drive rooftop and wall heights. Several commissioners recommended the team revisit the number of units and consider approaches that would make the building read as multiple house‑sized bays rather than a single large mass. The project will require a special use permit; staff and commissioners directed the applicant to return with revised materials, fenestration studies and alternate trash/enclosure locations.","A conceptual plan for a three‑story multifamily building at 874–876 Jessamine drew strong public opposition and commission concerns over massing, height, parking and trash location; staff recommended revisions to materials, fenestration and pedestrian scale.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6513936,"Commission weighs design for narrow single‑family at 520 Brook Road; staff urges masonry and clearer entry sequence",1521,3053000,4574000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5065729-b953c5b92322b96cef919ffc76f1ce53&start=3053&end=4574","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5065729-b953c5b92322b96cef919ffc76f1ce53/thumbnail_3053000.jpg","/articles/6513936/Richmond-City-Independent-City/Virginia/Commission-weighs-design-for-narrow-singlefamily-at-520-Brook-Road-staff-urges-masonry-and-clearer-entry-sequence","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6513936-276ad91556d77e81545cc7323bfda348/orig.mp4?Expires=1771897849&Signature=dE2pUQaeUAtTP8ZNGjPJLnvdPfAhsOa8aqw5n22X-1fU14w-~k-jCF7olCNef91aNBunCF880660SRc2XKgUF6Px6g~I8vVAXjUT-RoV723uKvtx15EFD47pgNlwGkBK3iiQb8zgQGBCoQGkNJJp4qNGsb6t0rr36xu8MpaYnnL4bOeOkJctPfja55XkCu7kzaelHzRiSzp0LIM4pOo0mXP8QVnOGtXwdYrrnQZFrn1~ZyZmSnpeUXSA-GhkoaplqVpXfyJ86YtxPIRDdadUc0QAExZY21PFvDHmVVW5C9OccPJG-XshsWyYPJ3N7grUaApJZZKxTEcVncns91G2yA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At a conceptual review, the Commission of Architectural Review and staff provided detailed feedback to the designer for a proposed two‑story single‑family house with a rooftop terrace at 520 Brook Road in the Jackson Ward Historic District.

Staff described the lot as a small triangular parcel that constrains the footprint and said the proposal will require a special use permit. Staff recommended strengthening the architectural hierarchy of the front facade by designating a clear main entrance facing Brook Road, increasing window openings to improve street transparency if feasible, confirming setback and balcony encroachment through zoning/SUP review, screening rooftop mechanical equipment, and submitting final color and material samples for review.

Applicant Chris Rehnall said the design evolved over several years and that the project aims to use natural materials and sustainability features, including a livable green roof; Rehnall said he hoped to use materials such as brick or narrow Roman‑style brick, cork siding or charred cedar but sought staff guidance on acceptable “natural” materials.

Commissioners and staff repeatedly recommended brick or masonry for the primary facade given the lot’s visibility and the block’s character. Several commissioners suggested relocating the internal stair to allow more fenestration on the Brook Road elevation and asked the applicant to reconsider the rooftop railing material and how the balcony relates to the adjacent property. One commissioner encouraged the applicant to explore whether a small, city‑owned right‑of‑way near the lot could be acquired or otherwise negotiated to provide additional buildable frontage.

Staff and commissioners emphasized that the triangular site presents a design opportunity but also calls for careful proportioning, cornice definition and attention to pedestrian orientation. The applicant will return with revised plans and material samples as part of the SUP and permit review processes.","At a conceptual review, staff and commissioners urged the applicant for 520 Brook Road to consider masonry instead of shiplap siding, reverse the entrance hierarchy so the Brook Road door reads as the primary entry, and confirm setbacks and air‑rights for a rooftop terrace.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6513941,"Commission defers retroactive approval for exterior changes at 730 North 20 Third Street after owner seeks more time",918,2106000,3024000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5065729-b953c5b92322b96cef919ffc76f1ce53&start=2106&end=3024","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5065729-b953c5b92322b96cef919ffc76f1ce53/thumbnail_2106000.jpg","/articles/6513941/Richmond-City-Independent-City/Virginia/Commission-defers-retroactive-approval-for-exterior-changes-at-730-North-20-Third-Street-after-owner-seeks-more-time","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6513941-6821d558744a9e6e208b4c34c90822f4/orig.mp4?Expires=1771897849&Signature=D1DIFkGMzvzpozAftUxpnz7BMejdhKNIoxtBRG~ztkO7qL~FoeW72w3fogm8L6pVR4YFPvHm71vO63XzwOMzXlT5lOiL9MmLOtD-Oangpjim~XUhb6jUjxc732VOoBRCPXRG-EgqTapCSvFRQMMuLCRySrhpq8LhokvBx~99U47lS3qgluu1tudOWPz4WI~HUPTEygnGFhYE7R3tic-MY5l-HZJzUBG1ja5RJAtdVtLrSE3vSEWT2A9ZyI2SQL~DQrXgu-LkMCFbfQevBtlbSaD57V0a0p~NItC3VJokpqNvx5cThgLCWwv4BxPFMH6dpMQE8YnABKVTZpZOYk0rEg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Commission of Architectural Review deferred consideration of retroactive approvals for exterior work at 730 North 20 Third Street after the property owners asked for additional time to meet with staff and address recommended changes.

Staff reported the application followed a May notice of violation for exterior work completed without a Certificate of Appropriateness (COA). Alterations at the two‑story masonry building included a replacement front door, new porch railings, synthetic square porch columns secured to brick piers with metal brackets, installation of shutters and painting the house white with black trim.

Staff recommended partial approval (allowing a replacement door of appropriate configuration) but recommended denial of the new columns and aluminum railings as incompatible with the historic building and neighborhood. Staff also advised that the commission’s paint guidelines discourage solid black paint for the building body and recommended the owners select a darker neutral instead. Staff noted COAs are valid for one year and must be renewed after expiration.

Owners Dawn Hollander and Ron Blummer apologized to the commission for proceeding without permits and said they were unaware of the COA requirement when they bought the house; Hollander asked for time to work with staff, noting she chose colors and details based on surrounding properties and believed the paint shade chosen was within acceptable guidance.

Commissioners discussed the design challenges posed by existing brick piers and the difficulty of matching historic turned porch posts to the current piers. Several commissioners expressed a willingness to allow some flexibility but requested that the applicant work with staff to find a compatible approach. Commissioner Easterling moved to defer the item to allow the applicant to meet with staff; the motion carried unanimously.","Owners seeking retroactive approval for exterior alterations at 730 North 20 Third Street were granted a deferral so they can confer with staff after a notice of violation and staff recommended changes to porch columns, railings, shutters and paint color.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6513945,"Commission approves 3-story, 22-unit mixed‑use building at 715 Mosby Street with design conditions",1017,1048000,2065000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5065729-b953c5b92322b96cef919ffc76f1ce53&start=1048&end=2065","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5065729-b953c5b92322b96cef919ffc76f1ce53/thumbnail_1048000.jpg","/articles/6513945/Richmond-City-Independent-City/Virginia/Commission-approves-3-story-22-unit-mixeduse-building-at-715-Mosby-Street-with-design-conditions","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6513945-4c41cf990392c72ad93309a508db4112/orig.mp4?Expires=1771897849&Signature=Y0QO-H~gdGdQbIcdg5IzU1wsNmGnz6QLqTxckVTxa-VKJpso3HC0ZeC2zGjHzqCpGBgv5YHPsqjAafRAAGomqp6PzFNnXTp5o2O2Ly9dM1vPMbTXEOJ1kJh6BWprf6YYdYAovo00zV2Xr~WJweqHaHxsb71qXhWyjpwGvkqffXcA5vTp2OYBH5omE6Cb~T3C~20bOL1de0Jo3DEFHIxKXNiHmQPDQXI64yD9HnmbSRuOjCwgw66PdjmCHSl0M~crdPkuNLZVM9DYofK7rwgt~bT4HLsuk-SNHqBqFx1XTb7PCh-KKRhDe0gy4acREeA4fwD4LZpYzJNCV4~46w~juw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Commission of Architectural Review voted to approve a three‑story, 22‑unit mixed‑use development at 715 Mosby Street in the Union Hill Historic District, with conditions on final materials and certain facade details.

Staff told the commission the applicant revised plans after an April conceptual review to add projecting bays, a cornice band between floors and a full‑width commercial storefront on the ground floor. The commission’s approval requires the applicant to provide final material selections for lap siding and storefront assemblies and to revise the corner wrapping where the second floor terminates along projecting base elements.

The project designer and applicant, Lisa Clark, said the team “really tried to meaningfully address all of this feedback,” adding that the revisions include projecting bays “that break up the mass into smaller vertical volumes” and a cornice and banding that define a base, middle and top.

Commissioners who spoke during deliberations largely praised the changes as a clear improvement from the April submission while offering additional suggestions. One commissioner said masonry at commercial corners is typical and could enhance the design even if the guidelines do not require it. Another commissioner urged more detail on rear entrances that face the alley. Commissioner Hill made the motion to approve with staff recommendations; Commissioner Strickler seconded the motion.

The motion carried unanimously among members present. The vote was recorded as in favor: Goodson; Easterling; Greer; Hill; Nutt; Strickler. The commission’s approval carries conditions: applicant to (1) modify the corner wrapping detail so the architectural expression is continuous across the facade, (2) submit final material samples (lap siding, storefront assembly, cornice details) for staff review, and (3) make any minor alley‑facing entrance adjustments as recommended by staff.

The commission treated the item as new construction in a local historic district and tied its recommendations to how the building will relate visually to adjacent commercial storefronts and residential blocks in Union Hill. The project team will return with final materials and any minor plan changes required to satisfy the conditions.","The Richmond Commission of Architectural Review approved a three‑story, 22‑unit mixed‑use building at 715 Mosby Street in the Union Hill historic district, subject to design conditions including cornice and material approvals and refined corner detailing.","actionData","errors"]

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Votes at a glance: Commission of Architectural Review actions

Neighbors and commissioners raise scale, parking and trash concerns for proposed 3‑story building at 874–876 Jessamine Street

Commission weighs design for narrow single‑family at 520 Brook Road; staff urges masonry and clearer entry sequence

Commission defers retroactive approval for exterior changes at 730 North 20 Third Street after owner seeks more time

Commission approves 3-story, 22-unit mixed‑use building at 715 Mosby Street with design conditions