Virginia Record
Charlottesville
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BAR #24-0042 – Rear porches & exit stairs

Description

A deferred CoA for code-required egress stairs worked into the rear balconies of a 1913 house, with a choice of solid-panel or lattice screening; approved with conditions.

Impact summary

The changes finish a years-long rehabilitation while preserving original porch columns for possible future restoration.

Applicant

Name
Joshua Batman (Owner: West Jefferson Properties, LLC)
Address
116 West Jefferson Street

At a glance

Hearings
1
Public comments
0
Total mentions
1

Last vote · Board of Architectural Review

Approved9–0, unanimous

Last discussed Aug 18, 2026.

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