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BAR defers Vienna Town Green pier proposal amid concerns about aesthetics, drainage and budget
Summary
The Vienna Board of Architectural Review deferred a proposal to add concrete piers and exterior modifications at the Town Green amphitheater after members raised concerns about visual impact, water splash/drainage at column bases and whether the modest repair budget would produce an acceptable long-term restoration.
The Vienna Board of Architectural Review voted Feb. 19 to defer consideration of a proposal to cut off deteriorated timber column bases and install small concrete piers at the Town Green amphitheater, citing unresolved aesthetic questions and drainage concerns.
Parks and Recreation staff presented the application, explaining engineers documented significant section loss at the bottoms of multiple timber columns and recommended replacing damaged bases with compact concrete piers and staining the structure to better match the existing wood. Dave Donahue, project…
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