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Board approves storefront updates, awning and sidewalk planters for 12 South Braddock Street
Summary
The Board approved exterior modifications for a new first-floor tenant at 12 South Braddock Street, including a yellow-and-white awning, new full-glass wood door, insulated storefront glass, bench and planters in the public right-of-way subject to pedestrian-mall furniture guidelines.
The Winchester City Board of Architectural Review approved exterior modifications to the storefront at 12 South Braddock Street to accommodate a new first-floor tenant, board members said at the meeting.
Applicant representative Tyler Timberlake described changes that include replacing the existing awning frame with a new yellow-and-white canopy, swapping a commercial metal door for a full-glass wood door, installing insulated storefront glass, adding a movable black bench for waiting and placing planters in front of the building. The proposal also includes new decorative downlights and canopy lighting.
Staff explained that the property sits within the city’s primary/secondary district and special assessment area that allows public patios and furniture in the right-of-way similar to the pedestrian mall. Under that framework, public-right-of-way furniture is typically black metal and matching; property owners can seek a variation from the standard if they prefer different colors or materials. The board discussed planter color and recommended a subdued terracotta rather than a very bright yellow.
The board voted to approve the application as presented. The motion was made and seconded; the motion carried on a voice vote. Board members said the bench will be black to conform to the pedestrian-mall furniture standard and that the planters’ color would be coordinated with staff.
Applicant Tyler Timberlake told the board the tenant is a Mediterranean restaurant and that interior finishes use terracotta tones, which informed the recommended planter color. Staff noted planters and furniture in the public right-of-way will be reviewed under existing guidelines and may be administratively approved if they meet standards or approved as a requested variation by the board.
No separate permit or variance for street use was decided at the meeting; staff outlined the existing procedure for managing furniture in the right-of-way under the special district rules.
