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BAR approves sunroom and deck at 134 Chesterfield Place SW with material conditions
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Summary
The board approved a roughly 150‑square‑foot sunroom and deck expansion at 134 Chesterfield Place Southwest, allowing composite decking and railings previously accepted by the BAR while requiring final specifications, skirt boards and siding or glass details for the sunroom enclosure.
On July 23 the Leesburg Board of Architectural Review voted 7–0 to approve a deck expansion and a sunroom addition at 134 Chesterfield Place SW, subject to conditions intended to protect the appearance of the contemporary townhouse while allowing modern, low‑maintenance materials.
Staff recommended the addition and deck be allowed but raised concerns about specific products. The applicant initially proposed Trex Enhance decking (a product with a scalloped underside the board has not previously approved) and a vinyl railing. Board members and staff recommended previously approved composite decking (for example, Trex Transcend or other previously approved composite profiles) and a composite or aluminum railing system with concealed connections rather than shiny vinyl with visible brackets. Staff also asked that the cut ends of composite decking be concealed with skirt board or picture‑frame trim.
The proposed sunroom measures roughly 150 square feet and has a standing‑seam metal roof, which staff found compatible. The board approved the application with conditions that the applicant submit final railing and decking specifications to the preservation manager prior to zoning permit application; that the applicant use previously approved composite decking and a composite railing with internal connections or a wood railing; and that the sunroom enclosure use either matching or an as‑close‑as‑possible siding match or full glass (with final material review by staff).
Judge Fido moved approval; Julie Pastor seconded. The motion passed 7–0.
