430 South Lee Street Addition and Demolition
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- Public comments
- 7
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 16, 2026.
Public comments (7)
Expressed opposition on behalf of the Historic Alexandria Foundation, arguing the staff report failed to recognize the building's historic significance.
Board of Architectural Review Public Hearing — September 16, 2026 · 29:12 →Urged the board to deny the project due to potential damage to the nearby Civil War-era railroad tunnel and lack of engineering studies.
Board of Architectural Review Public Hearing — September 16, 2026 · 34:00 →Objected to the project as an oversized addition that diverges from neighborhood expectations and massing standards.
Board of Architectural Review Public Hearing — September 16, 2026 · 36:57 →Expressed concern about open space impacts adjacent to Windmill Hill Park.
Board of Architectural Review Public Hearing — September 16, 2026 · 40:55 →Argued that the structure would block wind patterns and expressed concern over a lack of technical investigation regarding soil and vibrations.
Board of Architectural Review Public Hearing — September 16, 2026 · 43:30 →Discussed tunnel support history and urged careful preservation of archaeological resources.
Board of Architectural Review Public Hearing — September 16, 2026 · 46:57 →Voiced concerns about the tunnel, park impact, and consistency with previous board rulings.
Board of Architectural Review Public Hearing — September 16, 2026 · 51:07 →