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Neighbors raise scale concerns as board approves addition at 821 South Lee Street

Alexandria Board of Architectural Review · December 17, 2025
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Summary

The board approved a stepped addition at 821 South Lee Street after debate over scale and rear-yard visibility; neighbors and Historic Alexandria Foundation raised concerns about footprint and compatibility while the applicant said the design steps down and meets zoning and open-space rules.

The Board of Architectural Review voted to approve a rear addition and associated partial demolition at 821 South Lee Street despite neighborhood concerns about scale and reduced open space.

Patrick Kamas of Studio Kamas, representing owners Alex and Sydney McCormick, described a stepped addition that the team said would be largely out of public view and compliant…

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