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Leesburg BAR approves relocation of summer kitchen, requires documentation and structural report for red barn
Summary
The Board approved a proposal to relocate and preserve a historic summer kitchen while authorizing demolition of a deteriorated outbuilding (the "red barn") subject to documentation and conditions; vote passed with one opposing vote and one recusal.
The Leesburg Board of Architectural Review on Feb. 3 approved a plan to relocate a historic summer kitchen and to permit demolition of a deteriorated outbuilding, the so‑called "red barn," subject to conditions including photo documentation, a structural report and materials specifications.
After a site visit and extended discussion, the board voted to approve case TLH PBR2024‑0063 with conditions requiring documentation to Virginia Department of Historic Resources (VDHR) standards before relocation; a structural report and photographic record must be provided to staff before any demolition permit for the barn is issued. The approval included requirements on outward‑facing materials: the porch decking, stairs and railing…
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