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BAR approves demolition COA for 210–216 West Market Street with archaeological and documentation conditions
Summary
The BAR approved a certificate of appropriateness to demolish the structure at 210–216 West Market Street on condition the applicant secure a permit for temporary construction yard use, provide building documentation, and complete a Phase 1 archaeological investigation; staff noted the Phase 1 could prompt further work if burials or significant finds are discovered.
The Charlottesville Board of Architectural Review approved a certificate of appropriateness to demolish the building at 210–216 West Market Street, subject to conditions that require site stabilization and documentation. The approval included three required conditions: securing a permit for temporary use of the site as a construction yard, installation of a construction barrier appropriate for downtown per city standards, and submission of building documentation and a Phase 1 archaeological investigation of the parcel.
Staff said the project site (the lot formerly occupied by Brown's Lock and Safe) had been the subject of previous approvals and…
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