MEMBERS PRESENT
David McKinney, Chairman
William Jacobs
Paula Raudenbush
Helen Ross
John Sperlazza

MEMBERS ABSENT
Robin Haymes, Vice-Chair
Jonathan Ishii

CITY STAFF
Erik Nelson, Senior Planner
Tonya Lacey, Recording Secretary

Mr. David McKinney, Chair, called the Architectural Review Board to order at 7:30 p.m. He reviewed the standard practices of the meeting. Mr. Nelson presented the applications

OPENING REMARKS
Mr. McKinney determined that a quorum was present and that public notice requirements had been met.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Mr. Sperlazza made a correction to the letter size on the awning at 307 William Street, the letters are 8" not 12". He also added annual tree trimming and the sign at Brock's Seafood Grill on Sophia Street. Ms. Raudenbush made a motion to accept the agenda, as amended. Mr. Jacobs seconded. Motion carried unanimously.

REVIEW OF MINUTES
Mr. Sperlazza made a motion to adopt the minutes of February 14, 2000. Ms. Ross seconded. Motion carried unanimously.

APPLICATIONS

1. Erin Keller - Signs at 307 William Street.
The applicant was not present. There was no public comment.
Mr. Sperlazza and Mr. Jacob both expressed concerns that they needed more details before considering the wall-mounted sign above the awning.
Mr. Sperlazza made a motion to grant a Certificate of Appropriateness for the sign in 8-inch letters, on the awning. Ms. Raudenbush seconded. Motion carried unanimously.

2. Glenn A. Neidigh - Signs at 101 Hanover Street.
The applicant was present. There was no public comment.
Mr. Nelson distributed the applicant's revised drawings.
Mr. Sperlazza expressed concern that the neighbor's sign would be blocked by the new sign.
Mr. Nelson explained that the applicant's sign would be raised high enough that it would not affect the neighbor's sign.
Mr. Neidigh asked the Board if they had any objection to him moving the sign between the door and the window to the left of the door.
The Board had no objection.
Mr. Sperlazza made a motion to grant a Certificate of Appropriateness for a sign and bracket on the cinderblock between the window and the door at a height to meet code and the mounting holes to be in mortar joints only. Ms. Raudenbush seconded. Motion carried unanimously.

3. Kevin and Nancy Koch - Fence at 1411 Caroline Street.
The applicants were present. There was no public comment.
Ms. Raudenbush made a motion to grant a Certificate of Appropriateness for the fence at 1411 Caroline Street. Mr. Sperlazza seconded with a condition that the finished side face out. Ms. Raudenbush accepted the amendment. Motion carried unanimously.

4. Fredericksburg Presbyterian Church - Exterior Alterations.
The applicant was not present. There was no public comment.
Mr. Jacobs stated that he had spoken with Mr. Steve Spratt, of the church, and he explained that the church was having a leakage problem around the chimneys.
Mr. Sperlazza asked Mr. Nelson if the church would simply patch the hole. He suggested the Board recommend the church replace the entire panel.
Mr. McKinney stated that unfolding the seams would be too destructive.
Ms. Ross made a motion to grant a Certificate of Appropriateness for the exterior alterations at the Fredericksburg Presbyterian Church. Mr. Jacobs seconded. Motion carried unanimously.

5. The City of Fredericksburg - Demolition of 503 Princess Elizabeth Street.
Mr. Nelson represented the application. There was no public comment.
Mr. Sperlazza made a motion to grant a Certificate of Appropriateness for the demolition of 503 Princess Elizabeth Street. Ms. Raudenbush seconded. Motion carried unanimously.

OTHER BUSINESS
1. Mr. Nelson briefed the Board on a proposed handicapped ramp at 422 Dunmore Street. Mr. Sperlazza indicated a need to respect the centered walkway.
2. Mr. Nelson briefed the Board on a proposed garage at 213 Princess Anne Street.
3. Mr. Nelson transmitted the Planning Commission agenda.
4. The Board discussed the training conference in Portsmouth.
5. The Board discussed administrative issues.
6. Mr. Sperlazza expressed concern about tree trimming. The group agreed they should contact their elected representatives to discuss these problems.
7. Mr. Sperlazza noted that the sign at Brock's Grill is not what was approved. Mr. Nelson said he would investigate.