Minutes Architectural Review Board FXBG City of Fredericksburg March 24, 2025 Community Planning & Building Shiloh Baptist Church (Old Site), 801 Sophia Street Members Present Members Absent Staff Kelly Penick (Vice Chair) Helen P. Ross (Chair) Kate Schwartz Karen Irvin James Jarrell IV Samantha Payze Andi Smith Miller Blackburn D.D. Lecky Vice Chair Penick called the Architectural Review Board meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. OPENING REMARKS Vice Chair Penick determined that a quorum of 5 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 provided to the Board. APPROVAL OF AGENDA The agenda was approved as written. DISCLOSURE OF EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS None. DISCLOSURE OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST None. DISCUSSION A. Pre-Application Discussion: 801 Sophia Street Contractor Douglas Kittell gave an overview of the intended scope of work. The Board discussed the front façade and the changes that will be made with the applicant. They commented on the coating that is intended to be applied to the brick as well as the drainage system. The Board and the applicant conversed about the East side, where they talked about the wood trim, if that would be replaced or repaired, the different conditions of the brick, and the drainage system. The Board and applicant then commented on the back of the building where a new landing is proposed. They also discussed the electrical and AC changes as well as the property line. The Board then discussed with the applicant the annex. The Board spoke about the marquee and the possibility of replacement or repair of the base. The applicant commented on the coating for the brick and the Board gave recommendations for where to find more information and to bring a sample to the Public Hearing for them to see. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT None. OTHER BUSINESS A. Reminder of Meeting on 4/14/25 ADJOURMMENT Vice Chair Penick adjourned the meeting at 6:05 p.m. AR Helen P. Ross, Chair