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Board approves Friends of Old Town mural for 111 S. Loudoun Street
Summary
The Winchester City Board of Architectural Review approved a vibrant mural proposed by Friends of Old Town for 111 and 111½ S. Loudoun St., authorizing the design subject to standard paint and methodology requirements and recommending lead‑safe practices for any paint removal.
The Winchester City Board of Architectural Review on April 2 approved a mural proposed by Friends of Old Town for 111 and 111½ South Loudoun Street.
Brady Cliven, principal town executive director for Friends of Old Town, presented artist renderings and samples, saying the digital images were a close approximation of how the mural will appear on the building. He told the board the artist provided both the digital renderings and an example of the painting on a wall to show the difference between the digital image and the finished work.
The board discussed whether the visible side elevation qualified for review under the mural guidelines and whether paint‑removal methodology needed more specificity. A board member cautioned about historic paint layers near a splash pad and recommended following federal lead‑safe abatement practices, saying, “I would highly recommend Lead Safe Practices, which is going to be, significant,” to protect public health during any paint removal. Staff and the applicant agreed the work will use masonry paint and appropriate preparation and primers as required by the board’s guidelines.
Members also discussed color, scale and how the mural interacts with existing facade elements. Staff noted the elevation is a non‑primary side elevation and that the mural falls within the board’s written guidelines for murals. After that discussion, a board member moved to approve BAR26‑24 “as presented”; the motion was seconded and carried on a unanimous voice vote.
The approval is recorded as administrative approval under the board’s mural provisions with the expectation that the applicant use suitable products and follow safe paint‑removal and application methods. The board did not require additional alterations to the facade beyond the mural and asked staff to confirm materials and methodology where applicable.
The mural project now proceeds to implementation, subject to the applicant meeting the board’s stated paint and preparation standards and any administrative follow‑up by staff.
