Architectural Review Board Public Hearing: August 13, 2026

The City of Roanoke Architectural Review Board held a public hearing on August 13, 2026, focusing primarily on two key projects involving historic building restoration and new residential development. The first project involved the exterior restoration and repainting of a historic building at 12 Campbell Avenue Southeast, where the applicant proposed removing non-historic metal panels, repairing the cornice, and repainting the facade with a contemporary color scheme that balances historic preservation with modern gallery use. The board discussed paint colors, preservation of architectural details, and potential amendments to the application, ultimately approving the project with conditions to keep certain stone elements unpainted and align trim pieces. The second project presented was a conceptual review of a cottage court residential development on a site near Argon Park, proposing clusters of small single-family homes designed to promote affordability, accessibility, and community interaction. The development plan included 22 units with 24 parking spaces, attention to site grading, and architectural elements compatible with the neighborhood. The board provided feedback on design elements such as mechanical unit placement and encouraged sensitive integration with the surrounding area. No formal votes on the second project were recorded during this session.