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ARB approves partial demolition and window alterations at 322 Commerce St.

Alexandria Architectural Review Board · July 2, 2025
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Summary

The board approved two permits (PR2025-00209 and PR2025-00211) for partial demolition and alterations at 322 Commerce Street after the general contractor confirmed proposed clear, aluminum-clad windows with no divided lights and staff recommendations were accepted in a roll-call vote.

The Architectural Review Board approved applications for partial demolition and related alterations at 322 Commerce Street (PR2025-00209 and PR2025-00211) following a brief question-and-answer period with the projectgeneral contractor.

General contractor Eduardo Gracciotto stated the proposed windows are clear, aluminum-clad units with no vinyl and "no grids," and said the latest product was a pre-approved design. Board members questioned whether mullions and divided lights were required; Gracciotto and staff explained the delivered product lacks divided lights and conforms to the submitted documentation.

A board member moved to approve items 4 and 5 with staff recommendations and the board conducted a roll-call vote. The clerk recorded aye votes for Miss Zondian, Miss Miller, Mister Spencer, Mister Adams, Mister Lyons, Mister Scott and other present members; the motion carried.

The board instructed the applicant to work with staff on any remaining conditions; the approval incorporated the staff memo into the motion. The decision was recorded as part of the meeting docket and will proceed to permit processing.