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BAR actions: minutes adopted; four alteration/demolition requests approved; one deferred
Summary
The Board of Architectural Review adopted prior meeting minutes, approved three partial-demolition or alteration requests and deferred one substantial storefront proposal. Roll-call votes were used where demolition exceeded thresholds.
At the Board of Architectural Review meeting, members adopted the minutes from the March 5 meeting as modified, approved several alteration and demolition requests and deferred one application for further revisions.
Minutes: The board adopted the minutes from the March 5 meeting after a motion and a second; the minutes were adopted by voice vote following a modification moved by Teresa Del Nino.
Approvals and votes: The board approved the following items at the meeting:
- 418 North Union (B.A.R. 2025-00041 / 00042). Applicant: John C. Bridal, represented by Gregory Stevenson. Request: alterations and partial demolition/encapsulation to add a bay window to increase light/view to the adjacent park. Outcome: Approved as submitted; roll-call vote required because the item included demolition; the motion to approve passed.
- 619 South Royal (B.A.R. 2025-00044 / 00052). Applicant: Susan Alexander. Request: alterations and partial demolition/encapsulation. Outcome: Approved as submitted; roll-call vote; board found work minimally visible from public right-of-way and acceptable as presented.
- 722 South Fairfax (B.A.R. 2025-00045). Applicants: Steven and Laura Sweeney; representative Patrick Khamis. Request: partial demolition. Outcome: Approved per staff recommendations; roll-call vote required and taken.
Deferral:
- 400 King Street (B.A.R. 2025-00031; 2025-00049). Applicant: AB/FH Alexandrian Hotel, represented by James Bandula. Request: storefront alterations and partial demolition/encapsulation. Outcome: Deferred at the applicant’s request to allow clearer drawings, consistent light patterning, and consideration of wood vs. aluminum window systems. Staff advised the applicant to coordinate revisions and resubmit.
Procedural note: The board observed BAR policy that demolition greater than 25 square feet must come before the board; staff identified a 50-square-foot demolition quantity on one application as the reason for roll-call consideration.
The board closed the docketed business for the evening after the final vote and adjourned the hearing.
