Quick Look at Cape Charles Historic District Review Board’s last meeting

Sometimes overlooked, and many times maligned, the Cape Charles Historic District Review Boards is essential for safeguarding a town’s historic and cultural heritage, maintaining its unique character, and ensuring responsible development. Their work contributes to the identity, economy, and sustainability of the town, making them a vital component of planning and development.

Here is a quick look at updates from the last Historic District Review Board Regular Meeting on Tuesday, October 17:
Certificate of Appropriateness Applications review:

• 538 Monroe Avenue – modify previously approved fence material & location; extension
  of COA 11/16/2022 – APPROVED
• 551 Tazewell Avenue – replace existing flashing and repair chimney as needed –
  APPROVED
• 500 Monroe Avenue – construct a 334 sq. ft. rear addition; repair one chimney and
  remove one chimney; & to construct new ADU/accessory structure – APPROVED as
  follows: (1) repair both chimneys and exterior to be brick veneer; & modification to
  garage door as presented by applicant at meeting
• Lots 169D and 172D Plum Street: Robert & Susan Heindel: – construct new 1,013 sq. ft.,
  2-story house with a 168 sq. ft. front porch, 169 sq. ft. rear patio, rear outdoor shower,
  and 16 sq. ft. shed – APPROVED
• 327 Madison Avenue – construct new 955 sq. ft., 1-story home with 200 sq. ft. front
  covered porch, 95.58 sq. ft. back deck, back patio, outdoor shower, and 112 sq. ft. shed
  – APPROVED with condition that square footage be increased per zoning ordinance