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Last discussed Jan 13, 2026.

Public comments (10)

SupportiveAl CoxJan 13, 2026

Expressed support for upholding the BAR's decision, emphasizing the historic importance of City Hall's architecture.

City Council Legislative Meeting — January 13, 2026 · 3:35:16 →
SupportiveMelissa CuninJan 13, 2026

Urged council to trust the BAR's expertise in maintaining quality architectural standards for civic buildings.

City Council Legislative Meeting — January 13, 2026 · 3:38:13 →
SupportiveChristine RobertsJan 13, 2026

Represented the Historic Alexandria Foundation, urging that city projects face the same BAR scrutiny as other applicants.

City Council Legislative Meeting — January 13, 2026 · 3:40:34 →
SupportiveCarol BlackJan 13, 2026

Asked council to uphold the BAR's unanimous conditional approval and expressed opposition to the Market Square shade structures.

City Council Legislative Meeting — January 13, 2026 · 3:41:44 →
SupportiveYvonne CallahanJan 13, 2026

Spoke on behalf of the Old Town Civic Association, supporting the BAR's role and raising concerns about design inconsistencies.

City Council Legislative Meeting — January 13, 2026 · 3:44:35 →
SupportiveRobert AdamsJan 13, 2026

Spoke as a BAR member and architect, highlighting the visual importance of the south facade and chimneys.

City Council Legislative Meeting — January 13, 2026 · 3:49:31 →
SupportiveMargaret MillerJan 13, 2026

Shared past BAR experience and raised concerns about the city appealing its own project.

City Council Legislative Meeting — January 13, 2026 · 3:56:41 →
SupportiveJohn PatrickJan 13, 2026

Spoke for the Historic Alexandria Resources Commission, strongly supporting the BAR's conditions.

City Council Legislative Meeting — January 13, 2026 · 3:58:50 →
SupportiveStephen MaloneJan 13, 2026

Supported the BAR recommendations based on past planning and zoning experience with public projects.

City Council Legislative Meeting — January 13, 2026 · 4:07:21 →
SupportiveDino DrudeJan 13, 2026

Raised concerns about potential conflicts of interest when city staff review city projects and urged upholding the BAR.

City Council Legislative Meeting — January 13, 2026 · 4:07:58 →