The Commission of Architectural Review wants to hear from the citizens of Richmond. Wednesday, June 24th, 2009, from 6:30pm-8:30pm at the Fire House Theatre, 1609 W. Broad Street (ample, free parking across the street at Lowe's).
Topics of discussion • Why do we have Old & Historic Districts? • Why do we think they are important?• Why have we chosen to live in them? • What does the public want from them? • How can the Commission of Architectural Review (CAR), City and the residents be better custodians to O&HD’s. • How can we strengthen the alliance between the CAR, City and residents?
Free and open to all residents and interested parties of City Old and Historic Districts. For more info contact city staff at 646-6313 or james.hill@richmondgov.com
Sunday, June 14, 2009
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
Planning Commission Public Hearing slated for Monday July 20, 2009
The Union Hill City Old and Historic District designation is tentatively scheduled for the Planning Commission’s July 20, 2009 meeting at 1:30 pm in the 5th floor conference room of City Hall.
As of this writing, the agenda has yet to be finalized, and when we get it, we'll post it here.
A public comment period will be part of the Commission's review of the proposed district. Citizen comments are limited to 3 minutes.
As of this writing, the agenda has yet to be finalized, and when we get it, we'll post it here.
A public comment period will be part of the Commission's review of the proposed district. Citizen comments are limited to 3 minutes.
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Commission of Architectural Review: Unanimous Vote
On May 12, the Commission of Architectural Review (CAR) held a public hearing in City Council Chambers. Members of the Union Hill community gave their remarks regarding the proposed Union Hill City Old & Historic District Initiative.
The public comment period was followed by a discussion among the CAR members about the merits of a proposed district. The commissioners then voted unanimously to support the district and authorized city staff to draft a proposed ordinance creating the zoning overlay district for Union Hill.
The public comment period was followed by a discussion among the CAR members about the merits of a proposed district. The commissioners then voted unanimously to support the district and authorized city staff to draft a proposed ordinance creating the zoning overlay district for Union Hill.
Saturday, November 15, 2008
City Planners support Union Hill for Old & Historic District status.
City of Richmond planners, Tyler Potterfield and Catherine Easterling, have drafted a report to the Commission of Architectural Review, which recommends that Union Hill become a City Old and Historic District.
Download the 12-page pdf by clicking here. Staff from the Deptartment of Community Development, Historic Preservation Division will present this report to the Commission of Architectural Review on Tuesday November 25, 2008, at their regular monthly meeting. The meeting begins at 3:30pm and is open to the public (5th floor conference room, City Hall.)
Should the Commission of Architectural Review accept the planner's findings, the nomination process for the district will proceed to the "Public Information Phase" of the nomination process.
This step will begin with a mailing to every property owner in the proposed district. The mailing will include a survey that will allow property owners to indicate their support for the district, and invite them to a public information meeting to be held Thursday, February 12, 2009.
Download the 12-page pdf by clicking here. Staff from the Deptartment of Community Development, Historic Preservation Division will present this report to the Commission of Architectural Review on Tuesday November 25, 2008, at their regular monthly meeting. The meeting begins at 3:30pm and is open to the public (5th floor conference room, City Hall.)
Should the Commission of Architectural Review accept the planner's findings, the nomination process for the district will proceed to the "Public Information Phase" of the nomination process.
This step will begin with a mailing to every property owner in the proposed district. The mailing will include a survey that will allow property owners to indicate their support for the district, and invite them to a public information meeting to be held Thursday, February 12, 2009.
Monday, August 25, 2008
Historic Richmond Foundation Endorses Union Hill Historic District Initiative
In a letter to Richmond's Commission of Architectural Review, the Historic Richmond Foundation (HRF) has expressed its support of a Union Hill City Old & Historic District.
"Historic Richmond Foundation supports the collaborative and positive approach to preservation. There is no local action more cooperative than the creation of a local Old & Historic District as it comes straight from the desires of the citizens of the proposed district," according to Mary Jane Houge, HRF Executive Director and Katie Kelly, HRF Preservation & Marketing Manager.
To download a PDF of the complete letter, click here.
"Historic Richmond Foundation supports the collaborative and positive approach to preservation. There is no local action more cooperative than the creation of a local Old & Historic District as it comes straight from the desires of the citizens of the proposed district," according to Mary Jane Houge, HRF Executive Director and Katie Kelly, HRF Preservation & Marketing Manager.
To download a PDF of the complete letter, click here.
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
UUHDI Requests the Commission of Architectural Review to initiate City Old and Historic District Designation
Yesterday, August 19, 2008, we delivered our "request for nomination letter" to the Commission of Architectural Review (CAR). Click here to download the complete PDF of the letter.
This letter asks the CAR to officially start the process of creating a City Old and Historic District for Union Hill. If CAR grants our request, the Department of Community Development/Division of Historic Preservation staff will undertake it's own research on the proposed district. Staff will prepare a report and make a recommendation to CAR as to whether the designation process should continue to the property owner survey and public hearing stage.
Check back here for progress reports on Union Hill's pursuit of City Old and Historic District Status.
This letter asks the CAR to officially start the process of creating a City Old and Historic District for Union Hill. If CAR grants our request, the Department of Community Development/Division of Historic Preservation staff will undertake it's own research on the proposed district. Staff will prepare a report and make a recommendation to CAR as to whether the designation process should continue to the property owner survey and public hearing stage.
Check back here for progress reports on Union Hill's pursuit of City Old and Historic District Status.
Monday, August 18, 2008
Alliance to Conserve Old Richmond Neighborhoods Supports Union Hill
In a recent letter to the Secretary of the Commission of Architectural Review, David Herring of A.C.O.R.N., said that, "Historic zoning overlay districts bring long-term stability, encourage responsible development and protect existing historic buildings." Click here to download a PDF of the complete letter.
We thank The Alliance to Conserve Old Richmond Neigborboods for it's continued support of the Union Hill Neighborhood in Richmond, Virginia.
We thank The Alliance to Conserve Old Richmond Neigborboods for it's continued support of the Union Hill Neighborhood in Richmond, Virginia.
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