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Board defers decision on major changes at 910 King Street after public objections
Summary
Alexandria's Board of Architectural Review deferred action on proposed exterior alterations and a roof deck for 910 King Street after extensive public comment and board concern about painting, a rooftop railing and lighting.
The Alexandria Board of Architectural Review on Monday deferred consideration of a certificate of appropriateness for alterations and partial demolition at 910 King Street after members and dozens of public commenters raised concerns about visible changes to the building’s historic façade and rooftop.
The proposal from 910 King LLC, represented by architect Romana Sanchez of Sanchez Palmer Architects, would repair and repaint multiple elevations of the three‑story 19th‑century building, add a rooftop deck and railing, install up‑lighting and new signage, and modify the front stoop. The board opened the application for deliberation after more than a dozen residents and preservation groups urged restraint.
Board members and public commenters said the principal King Street façade should be preserved and that the roof‑level additions, lighting and proposed paint risked altering the building’s…
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