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BAR presses county on unfinished courthouse work at 22 Church Street NE
Summary
Board members raised concerns about unfinished abatement and visible defects at 22 Church Street NE, saying the cornice and finishes appear poor; staff reported the county has ordered replacement slate and anticipates starting work in March and reminded the board that Certificates of Appropriateness are valid 24 months under current rules.
Board members raised continuing concerns during old-business discussion about the courthouse repairs at 22 Church Street Northeast, where visible finishes and a cornice drew criticism from multiple members.
A board member described the cornice and exterior finish as poorly done and urged staff to press the county to finish outstanding work. Preservation staff said they had recently asked the county for an update and that “according to the county representative, they do have the slate picked out and ordered and should start in March.” Staff also reminded the board that, under the current zoning ordinance, a certificate of appropriateness (COA) is valid for 24 months, meaning applicants can take up to two years to complete approved work unless the ordinance is changed.
Board members urged continued outreach to county contacts and suggested inviting the county representative to explain the remaining schedule and constraints. Preservation staff said they will continue to pursue updates and will ask the county to provide a clearer schedule for completion.
