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02/06/2026

CP&B Systems Down for Maintenance - February 13-14, 2026

Due to required system updates, the Citizen Access Portal and associated systems will be unavailable to customers and staff beginning February 13 through February 14. During this time, staff and customers alike will experience service disruptions. Building Services will be performing a limited number of inspections on Friday, February 13, however, results will not be updated in the system until Tuesday, February 17. All City offices are closed on Monday, February 16. We appreciate your patience as we continue to innovate in order to provide our customers with the best products and technology available.

02/06/2026

Architectural Review Board Regular Meeting February 9, 2026
Agenda Now Live: https://www.fredericksburgva.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/2122?html=true

The Architectural Review Board will hold a public hearing on Monday, February 9, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. The public hearing will be held in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 715 Princess Anne Street. The meeting can be viewed live on Cox Channel 84 and Verizon Channel 42, on the City’s page, and at https://www.regionalwebtv.com. The following applications will be considered:

1. 1318 Caroline Street – Michael Waite proposes to install solar panels on the roof of this single-family residence (COA 2512-0165).

2. 1101 Caroline Street – John Albittar proposes to repave the entry stairs and replace railings at this commercial building (COA 2601-0168).

3. 1104 Caroline Street – Ronald Snyder proposes to demolish an accessory structure and seeks approval for the site planning, scale, and massing of a new single-family dwelling on this lot. A second public hearing will be required for approval of the detailed architectural design (COA 2601-0169).

The public is invited to attend this hearing and present their views on these items. Applications for signs, fences, minor architectural elements, and alterations for the purpose of temporary emergency stabilization are reviewed administratively and submitted to the ARB on a consent agenda at its public meeting.

The ARB may consent to the administrative decision, modify the decision, or reverse the decision on these applications. The following applications will be submitted to the ARB at its February 9, 2026 meeting: 102 Hanover Street – Flood Barrier Installation (COA2601-0166), 214 Charles Street – Fence Installation (COA2601-0170) and 110 Hanover Street – Sign Installation (COA2601-0171).

For any questions and copies of the above applications for review please contact the Planning Office at (540) 372-1179 or [email protected]. The meeting packet will be available to view on the City website on the Wednesday prior to the meeting.

https://www.fredericksburgva.gov/DocumentCenter/View/31152/2026-02-09-2nd-Print-Public-Notice-ARB-Hearing

02/05/2026

𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐬𝐲𝐥𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐚, 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐬𝐛𝐮𝐫𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐟𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐝 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐖𝐚𝐥𝐤 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐏𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐞

Spotsylvania, Fredericksburg and Stafford officials are advising the public that a group of Buddhist monks are expected to make its way through Spotsylvania County and the City February 5-6, 2026, as part of the Walk for Peace to Washington, D.C.

The group is expected to enter Spotsylvania from Caroline County TOMORROW, Feb. 5, 2026, on northbound U.S. 1 mid-morning.
◾They will continue on U.S. Route 1 with planned stops along the route.
◾A lunch stop is scheduled at the Thornburg fire station 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗻𝗼 𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁.
◾As they pass the Interstate 95 overpass near Southpoint, they will turn right on Market Street before turning right on Spotsylvania Avenue, where the walk concludes for an overnight stop at Lee Hill Building 1, 10300 Spotsylvania Ave., in Spotsylvania County. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗮𝘆’𝘀 𝘄𝗮𝗹𝗸 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝘆 𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗼𝗰𝗰𝘂𝗿 𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗱𝗼𝗼𝗿𝘀, 𝘀𝗼 𝗱𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗹𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲𝘇𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀. Attendees should park in the front of the building.
◾About 7 a.m. February 6, the monks plan to walk north on Spotsylvania Avenue, cross Mine Road, and continue onto Falcon Drive, where the Fredericksburg Police Department will begin es**rting the group. The procession will turn right on Lafayette Boulevard, left on Sophia Street, and then right on the Chatham Bridge into Stafford County.
◾There are no planned stops in the City of Fredericksburg.
◾Information on Stafford County travel routes will be shared in a follow-up announcement on by Stafford County Government on Thursday, February 5, 2026.

The Spotsylvania Sheriff’s Office will es**rt the group and provide security to ensure the safety of the monks, spectators and motorists in the county. The Fredericksburg Police Department will es**rt the group and provide security during their journey through the city into Stafford.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄:
◾Expect traffic delays along U.S. Route 1 before, during and after the walk. Motorists should consider alternate routes as northbound lanes will be shut down and southbound lanes are expected to be heavily congested from early afternoon through the late evening hours Feb. 5.
◾Expect traffic delays on Lafayette Boulevard, Sophia Street and on William Street over Chatham Bridge on Friday, Feb. 6, between 8 a.m. and 11 a.m., when all travel lanes on these three stretches of road will be restricted as the procession moves through the route. Motorists will be required to travel on alternate routes during this time.
◾Drivers should use caution, slow down and be patient while traveling in the area.
◾Residents wishing to observe or attend are asked to follow all posted restrictions and instructions from law enforcement.
◾Respect surrounding properties and the peaceful nature of the event.
◾Be mindful of the monks’ space. Do not approach or attempt to walk behind or follow them.
◾Supporters should quietly line streets along the route where it is legal and safe.

𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗲’𝘀 𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆, 𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿:
◾Stay out of roadways and avoid obstructing traffic.
◾Do not walk in front of moving vehicles.
◾Do not stop or park in travel lanes.
◾Do not block driveways to homes or businesses.

We appreciate the community’s cooperation and understanding as we work to ensure a safe and smooth passage for all. 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝗮 𝗱𝘆𝗻𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝗯𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲. Follow the Spotsylvania County government page for updates before and during the monks’ journey through the county and Fredericksburg City government page as they proceed through the city.

Members of the public who wish to follow the Walk for Peace daily route can find updates on Facebook , where the group announces planned daily stops. 𝗜𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗽𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗽𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰. Follow the pilgrimage’s real-time location online at https://dhammacetiya.com/walk-for-peace/live-map/.

The Walk for Peace is a 2,300-mile pilgrimage that began in Fort Worth, Texas, in October 2025 and concludes in Washington, D.C., in February 2026. It is intended to promote peace, loving kindness and compassion as the Buddhist monks make their way through communities across the southeastern United States.

02/05/2026

🚗𝗪𝗮𝗹𝗸 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗣𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗲 – 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 & 𝗥𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 🚗

If you’re attending the Walk for Peace and looking for where to park, please review the City’s list of public parking options here:
👉 https://www.fredericksburgva.gov/744/Parking

🚨𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿:
To help keep traffic moving and neighborhoods accessible, all attendees must follow posted parking laws.
• Do 𝗻𝗼𝘁 block driveways or intersections
• Do 𝗻𝗼𝘁 park in the roadway
• Use 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝘆 𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗹𝗼𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲𝘀 listed on the City website

Vehicles parked illegally 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝗲 𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗱.

📍 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗿𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻:
◾ Around 7 a.m. on February 6, the monks plan to walk north on Spotsylvania Avenue, cross Mine Road, and continue onto Falcon Drive, where the Fredericksburg Police Department will begin es**rting the group.
◾ The procession will turn right on Lafayette Boulevard, left on Sophia Street, and then right onto the Chatham Bridge into Stafford County.
◾ There are no planned stops in the City of Fredericksburg.
◾ Information on Stafford County travel routes will be shared in a follow-up announcement by Stafford County Government on Thursday, February 5, 2026.

We appreciate the community’s cooperation and understanding as we work to ensure a safe and smooth passage for all. 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝗮 𝗱𝘆𝗻𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝗯𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲.

Members of the public who wish to follow the Walk for Peace daily route can find updates on Facebook , where the group announces planned daily stops. 𝗜𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗽𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗽𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰. Follow the pilgrimage’s real-time location online at https://dhammacetiya.com/walk-for-peace/live-map/.

02/05/2026

𝗪𝗮𝗹𝗸 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗣𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗲 - 𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

The Walk for Peace will be moving through our area tomorrow morning, February 6.

𝗧𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗙𝗲𝗯. 𝟱: The group is expected to enter Spotsylvania from Caroline County on northbound U.S. 1 mid-morning. They will pass the I-95 overpass near Southpoint, turn right on Market Street, then right on Spotsylvania Avenue, where the walk concludes for an overnight stop at Lee Hill Building 1, 10300 Spotsylvania Ave. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗮𝘆’𝘀 𝘄𝗮𝗹𝗸 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝘆 𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗼𝗰𝗰𝘂𝗿 𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗱𝗼𝗼𝗿𝘀, 𝘀𝗼 𝗱𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗹𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲𝘇𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀. 𝗣𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗹𝗮𝘄𝗻 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗿𝘀 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗿𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘄𝗮𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴. Attendees should park in the front of the building.

𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗙𝗲𝗯. 𝟲:
◾Around 7 a.m., the monks will walk north on Spotsylvania Avenue, cross Mine Road, continue onto Falcon Drive, where the Fredericksburg Police Department will begin es**rting the group. The procession will turn right on Lafayette Boulevard, left on Sophia Street, and then right on Chatham Bridge into Stafford County.
◾No planned stops in the City of Fredericksburg.
◾Information on Stafford County travel routes will be shared by Stafford County Government today, Feb. 5.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄:
◾Expect traffic delays along U.S. Route 1 before, during and after the walk. Motorists should consider alternate routes on February 5 as northbound lanes will be shut down, and southbound lanes are expected to be heavily congested from early afternoon through the late evening hours Feb. 5.
◾February 6, expect traffic delays on Lafayette Boulevard, Sophia Street and on William Street over Chatham Bridge on Friday, Feb. 6, between 8 a.m. and 11 a.m., when all travel lanes on these three stretches of road will be restricted as the procession moves through the route. Motorists will be required to travel on alternate routes during this time.
◾Drivers should use caution, slow down and be patient while traveling in the area.
◾Residents wishing to observe or attend are asked to follow all posted restrictions and instructions from law enforcement.
◾Respect surrounding properties and the peaceful nature of the event.
◾Be mindful of the monks’ space. Do not approach or attempt to walk behind or follow them.
◾Supporters should quietly line streets along the route where it is legal and safe.

𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗲’𝘀 𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆, 𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿:
◾Stay out of roadways and avoid obstructing traffic.
◾Do not walk in front of moving vehicles.
◾Do not stop or park in travel lanes.
◾Do not block driveways to homes or businesses.
◾Please dress warmly for the weather.
◾Please bring a chair or plan on standing for long periods .

𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼:
Use public parking lots: https://www.fredericksburgva.gov/744/Parking
🚨 𝗜𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝗲 𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗱.

We appreciate the community’s cooperation and understanding as we work to ensure a safe and smooth passage for all. 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝗮 𝗱𝘆𝗻𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝗯𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲.

Members of the public who wish to follow the Walk for Peace daily route can find updates on Facebook , where the group announces planned daily stops. 𝗜𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗽𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗽𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰. Follow the pilgrimage’s real-time location online at https://dhammacetiya.com/walk-for-peace/live-map/.

The Walk for Peace is a 2,300-mile pilgrimage that began in Fort Worth, Texas, in October 2025 and concludes in Washington, D.C., in February 2026. It is intended to promote peace, loving kindness and compassion as the Buddhist monks make their way through communities across the southeastern United States.

12/31/2025

The Architectural Review Board will hold a public hearing on Monday, January 12, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. The public hearing will be held in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 715 Princess Anne Street. The meeting can be viewed live on Cox Channel 84 and Verizon Channel 42, on the City’s page, and at https://www.regionalwebtv.com. The following applications will be considered:

1. 922 Caroline Street – Brooke Landry, Wack General Contractor, proposes modifications to a previously approved COA for exterior alterations at this mixed-use building (COA 2512-0160).

2. 601 Caroline Street – The City of Fredericksburg proposes to install guard rails at the roof of the City Center building (COA 2512-0161).

3. 919 Sophia Street – Joshua Grady, Jarrell Properties, Inc., proposes to remove three chimneys from the roof of this commercial building (COA 2512-0163).

4. 407 William Street – Joshua Grady, Jarrell Properties, Inc., proposes to make storefront alterations to this commercial building including replacing windows, entry door, and installing signage (COA 2512-0164).

The public is invited to attend this hearing and present their views on these items.

Applications for signs, fences, minor architectural elements, and alterations for the purpose of temporary emergency stabilization are reviewed administratively and submitted to the ARB on a consent agenda at its public meeting. The ARB may consent to the administrative decision, modify the decision, or reverse the decision on these applications. The following applications will be submitted to the ARB at its January 12, 2026 meeting: 805 Princess Anne Street – Sign Installation (COA2512-0162) and 100 Hanover Street – Sign Installation (COA2512-0165).

For any questions and copies of the above applications for review please contact the Planning Office at (540) 372-1179 or [email protected]. The meeting packet will be available to view on the City website on the Wednesday prior to the meeting.

https://www.fredericksburgva.gov/223/Architectural-Review-Board

11/26/2025

The Architectural Review Board will hold a public hearing on Monday, December 8, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. The public hearing will be held in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 715 Princess Anne Street. The meeting can be viewed live on Cox Channel 84 and Verizon Channel 42, on the City’s page, and at https://www.regionalwebtv.com. The following applications will be considered:

1. 1318 Caroline Street – Tayah Dennis proposes to replace the wood porch decking at this single-family residence with a composite material (COA 2510-0157).

The public is invited to attend this hearing and present their views on these items.

Applications for signs, fences, minor architectural elements, and alterations for the purpose of temporary emergency stabilization are reviewed administratively and submitted to the ARB on a consent agenda at its public meeting. The ARB may consent to the administrative decision, modify the decision, or reverse the decision on these applications.

The following applications will be submitted to the ARB at its December 8, 2025 meeting: 709 Caroline Street – Sign Installation (COA2510-0153), 703 Caroline Street – Sign Installation (COA2511-0158), and 1104 Sophia Street – Sign Installation (COA2511-0159).

For any questions and copies of the above applications for review please contact the Planning Office at (540) 372-1179 or [email protected]. The meeting packet will be available to view on the City website on the Wednesday prior to the meeting.

All Agendas and Minutes: https://www.fredericksburgva.gov/AgendaCenter/Architectural-Review-Board-4

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11/03/2025

The Architectural Review Board will hold a public hearing on Monday, November 10, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. The public hearing will be held in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 715 Princess Anne Street. The meeting can be viewed live on Cox Channel 84 and Verizon Channel 42, on the City’s page, and at https://www.regionalwebtv.com. The following applications will be considered:

1. 406 Hanover Street – Benjamin Hubbard proposes to install solar panels on the roof of this single-family residence (COA 2509-0149).

2. 324 Wolfe Street – Charlie Halsey proposes to make alterations and construct a two-story rear addition on this single-family residence (COA 2510-0156).

The public is invited to attend this hearing and present their views on these items.

Applications for signs, fences, minor architectural elements, and alterations for the purpose of temporary emergency stabilization are reviewed administratively and submitted to the ARB on a consent agenda at its public meeting. The ARB may consent to the administrative decision, modify the decision, or reverse the decision on these applications. The following applications will be submitted to the ARB at its November 10, 2025 meeting: 709 Caroline Street – Sign Installation (COA2510-0153), 525 Caroline Street – Sign Installation (COA2510-0153), and 506 Sophia Street – Fence Installation (COA2510-0155).

For any questions and copies of the above applications for review, please contact the Planning Office at (540) 372-1179 or [email protected]. The meeting packet will be available to view on the City website on the Wednesday prior to the meeting.

Agendas and Minutes: https://www.fredericksburgva.gov/AgendaCenter/Architectural-Review-Board-4

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10/08/2025

The Architectural Review Board will hold a public hearing on Monday, October 13, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. The public hearing will be held in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 715 Princess Anne Street. The meeting can be viewed live on Cox Channel 84 and Verizon Channel 42, on the City’s page, and at https://www.regionalwebtv.com. The following applications will be considered:

1. 1205 Prince Edward Street – Chris Hornung requests to restore a cantilevered Juliet balcony on the façade and install wrought iron fencing in the front yard of this single-family residence (COA 2509-0144).

2. 400 Hanover Street – Amber Peebles requests to make exterior alterations to this single-family residence, including replacing porch columns and decking, replacing roofing, and modifying a previous addition by replacing windows and aluminum siding (COA 2509-0146).

3. 901 Caroline Street – David Morris requests to install lighting and paint a mural on the rear wall of this commercial building using lime-based paints (COA 2509-0148).

The public is invited to attend this hearing and present their views on these items.

Applications for signs, fences, minor architectural elements, and alterations for the purpose of temporary emergency stabilization are reviewed administratively and submitted to the ARB on a consent agenda at its public meeting. The ARB may consent to the administrative decision, modify the decision, or reverse the decision on these applications. The following applications will be submitted to the ARB at its October 13, 2025 meeting: 721 Caroline Street – Sign Installation (COA2509-0145), 1304 Caroline Street – Porch alteration (COA2509-0147), 1004 Caroline Street – Sign Installation (COA2509-0150), 1025 Caroline Street – Sign Installation (COA2509-0151), and 301 Caroline Street – Fence Installation (COA2509-0152).

For any questions and copies of the above applications for review please contact the Planning Office at (540) 372-1179 or [email protected]. The meeting packet will be available to view on the City website on the Wednesday prior to the meeting.

Agendas and Minutes: https://www.fredericksburgva.gov/AgendaCenter/Architectural-Review-Board-4

08/26/2025

The Architectural Review Board will hold a public hearing on Monday, September 8, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. The public hearing will be held in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 715 Princess Anne Street. The meeting can be viewed live on Cox Channel 84 and Verizon Channel 42, on the City’s page, and at https://www.regionalwebtv.com. The following applications will be considered:

1. 218 Charles Street – David Lawson requests to replace the wood siding at this residential property (COA 2507-0140).

2. 1500 Washington Avenue – Sally Harman requests to install pathways and other accessibility alterations at the Mary Washington Monument site (COA 2508-0142).

3. 204 Princess Anne Street – Rachel Grande requests approval for the installation of twenty three solar panels at this single family residence (COA 2508-0143).

The public is invited to attend this hearing and present their views on these items.

Applications for signs, fences, minor architectural elements, and alterations for the purpose of temporary emergency stabilization are reviewed administratively and submitted to the ARB on a consent agenda at its public meeting. The ARB may consent to the administrative decision, modify the decision, or reverse the decision on these applications. The following applications will be submitted to the ARB at its September 8, 2025 meeting: 810 Caroline Street – Sign Installation (COA2507-0141).

For any questions and copies of the above applications for review please contact the Planning Office at (540) 372-1179 or [email protected]. The meeting packet will be available to view on the City website on the Wednesday prior to the meeting.

07/29/2025

The Architectural Review Board will hold a public hearing on Monday, August 11, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. The public hearing will be held in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 715 Princess Anne Street. The meeting can be viewed live on Cox Channel 84 and Verizon Channel 42, on the City’s page, and at https://www.regionalwebtv.com. The following applications will be considered:

1. 400 George Street – Ethan Greenwalt requests to demolish a shed at this commercial property and repair the concrete slab and masonry walkway as needed upon completion (COA2507-0131).

2. 101 Caroline Street – Jay Holloway, Habalis Construction Inc., requests to make exterior alterations to this residence, including constructing a porch roof extension on the north side (COA 2507-0132).

3. 510 Caroline Street – Michael P. Bosco, Bosco Holdings, LLC, requests approval for the replacement of select windows and the installation of new signage at this location (COA 2507-134).

4. 210 Caroline Street – Raymond and Dana Herlong request approval for the construction of a second floor addition above the existing first floor utility room (COA 2507-0135).

The public is invited to attend this hearing and present their views on these items. Applications for signs, fences, minor architectural elements, and alterations for the purpose of temporary emergency stabilization are reviewed administratively and submitted to the ARB on a consent agenda at its public meeting. The ARB may consent to the administrative decision, modify the decision, or reverse the decision on these applications.

The following applications will be submitted to the ARB at its August 11, 2025 meeting: 1308 Caroline Street – Handrail Installation (COA 2507-0133), 317 Dixon Street – Sign Installation (COA 2507-0136), 1005 Princess Anne Street – Sign Installation (COA 2507-0137), 601 Caroline Street – Sign Installation (COA 2507-0138), and 529 Caroline Street – Lighting/Mechanical Equipment (COA 2507-0139).

For any questions and copies of the above applications for review please contact the Planning Office at (540) 372-1179 or [email protected]. The meeting packet will be available to view on the City website on the Wednesday prior to the meeting.

05/20/2025

The Architectural Review Board will hold a public hearing on Monday, June 9, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. The public hearing will be held in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 715 Princess Anne Street. The meeting can be viewed live on Cox Channel 84 and Verizon Channel 42, on the City’s page, and at https://www.regionalwebtv.com. The following applications will be considered:

1. 905 Princess Anne Street – Laurel Loch, St. George's Episcopal Church, requests approval of alterations including the installation of a new columbarium in the graveyard, detailed design of an accessible entrance, railing installation, structural repairs to the north wall of Faulkner Hall, and new steps and railings at the alley entrance to McGuire Hall. Conceptual approval of the accessible entrance was granted by the ARB in May 2023 (COA2505-0121).

The public is invited to attend this hearing and present their views on these items.

Applications for signs, fences, minor architectural elements, and alterations for the purpose of temporary emergency stabilization are reviewed administratively and submitted to the ARB on a consent agenda at its public meeting. The ARB may consent to the administrative decision, modify the decision, or reverse the decision on these applications. The following applications will be submitted to the ARB at its June 9, 2025 meeting: 715 Princess Anne Street – Mechanical Equipment (COA2505-0119), 510 Princess Anne Street – Gutter Installation (COA2505-0120), and 601 Caroline Street – Rooftop Camera Installation (COA2505-0122).

For any questions and copies of the above applications for review please contact the Planning Office at (540) 372-1179 or [email protected]. The meeting packet will be available to view on the City website on the Wednesday prior to the meeting.

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