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Council upholds Architectural Review Board decision denying slate-roof replacement in H2 Historic District

Roanoke City Council · April 21, 2025
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Summary

Council heard a petition appealing an ARB denial of a request to remove and replace a 100-year-old slate roof on a home in an H2 Historic District and upheld the board's decision.

Roanoke City Council on April 21 heard a petition appealing an Architectural Review Board decision that had denied a property owner's request to remove and replace a roughly 100-year-old slate roof within an H2 Historic District. After hearing the appeal at the end of the afternoon session, Council upheld the ARB ruling.

The appeal was presented during the afternoon session; the council's action maintained the ARB's decision and the replacement request remains denied under the terms of the ARB determination as read into the meeting summary. The summary video did not include the appellants' name, the property address, or a vote tally.

Property owners and neighbors seeking the full rationale or the ARB report should consult the meeting packet and the Architectural Review Board record for the case and supporting materials.