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BAR approves COA for addition at 300 Ridge Street and patio roof at 310 Fourth NE
Summary
The Charlottesville Board of Architectural Review approved a Certificate of Appropriateness to add an upper-level addition at 300 Ridge Street, and separately approved a standing-seam roof over a patio at 310 Fourth Street NE. The 300 Ridge decision included a roll-call vote; commissioners praised material choices and retention of street-level windows.
Charlottesville — The Board of Architectural Review approved two Certificate of Appropriateness applications tonight: an addition at 300 Ridge Street and a patio roof over 310 Fourth Street NE.
300 Ridge Street: Staff recommended and the BAR approved an alteration and addition to the building known as the former Don's Florist at 300 Ridge Street. The applicant described a brick base with cast‑stone accents, metal siding above, and an optional rooftop amenity. Commissioners said the design helps enliven an industrial‑commercial block and retained the large ground‑floor windows. The board recorded an affirmative roll‑call vote; the motion passed.
310 Fourth Street NE: The BAR approved a standing-seam metal roof over an existing patio facing High Street. The applicant said the cover will create a more usable outdoor room for tenants; board members approved the proposal with a recommendation to match trim and materials to the existing building.
Votes at a glance: 300 Ridge Street — motion to approve passed (roll-call recorded as unanimous yes by the commissioners present). 310 Fourth Street NE — motion to approve passed unanimously.
Provenance: Staff reports, applicant presentations and roll-call votes for 300 Ridge Street (BAR transcript includes the motion, discussion and vote) and the brief presentation, discussion and unanimous vote on 310 Fourth Street.
