Minutes August 26, 2024  FXBG City of Fredericksburg Community! Planning &E Building  Architectural Review Board Suite Conference Room, 2nd Floor City Hall, 715 Princess Anne Street  Members Present Helen P. Ross (Vice Chair) Karen Irvin James. Jarrell IV D.D.Lecky Kelly Penick Andi Smith  Members Absent Adriana Moss (Chair)  Staff Kate! Schwartz Ellie Dauernheim  Vice Chair Ross called the Architectural Review Board meeting to order at 5:32 p.m.  OPENING REMARKS provided to the Board. APPROVAL OF AGENDA The agenda was approved as written. DISCLOSURE OF EXI PARTE COMMUNICATIONS DISCLOSURE OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST  Vice Chair Ross determined that a quorum of 6 members was present and asked if public notice requirements had been met. Ms. Schwartz confirmed that they had and a copy of the notice had been  None. None. DISCUSSION  A. 314 William Street = Nicholas Burger requests to construct a second story addition overa portion oft this commercial building's flat roof. (COA2406-0062, continued from. July 8 public  hearing)  Nicholas Burger was present. He discussed prior meetings they! had with contractors, changes to the setback and framing plan, fenestration, full second story, and matching stucco. He describeda substantial change in the proposal to now extend the second floor across the full width of the building  and increase the setback from 161 inches to three feeti two inches.  Public Comment: follow the ARB proceedings.  William Price, 1013 Raymond Court, said that he was in architect practicing in D.C. and was interested to Danae Peckler reiterated Historic Fredericksburg Foundation, Inc. (HFFI's.comments from the August 12, 2024 meeting. She commented on the setback, of the façade, material concerns, andi inappropriate  metal awnings.    The Board members spoke ins support of the coordination of details between the upper and lower stories, but continued to discuss a series of concerns withi the project design, including:  Awning material and placement Fenestration details Color of stucco - possibility of color studies Deemphasizing the volume oft the added second story  Engineering report/clear explanation why a greater setback is noti feasible Maintenance of the gap between the building and the parapet  Setback distance Signage questions Capacity to support the addition Parking requirements per the UDO  NoT N  Overall, Board members reiterated that the design didmeet the six guidelines for additions defined in the Historic District Design Guidelines and asked fort the applicant to look closely at this and identify  ways to bring the design into compliance. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT  Danae Peckler (HFFI) commented on existing building guidelines. She commented on retaining the parapet and masonry, and recommended considering a glass greenhouse concept or reflecting what exists at Castiglia's for more block context. She: said there were lots of guidelines to consider.  OTHER BUSINESS None ADIOURNMENT  Vice Chair Ross adjourned the meeting at 6:38 p.m.  s40  -  Adriana Moss, Chair