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overall character or style proposed for renovation of a building or structure is ‘compatible’ within the landmarks, buildings or structures within a historic district.”
Still, some members of the Town Council chose to chastise their earnest, would-be neighbor for “disrespect” for even considering building a new home that they .didn’t “like.” The Town Council has an obligation to step forward and do what is right in this matter.
What they must do is agree (or disagree) solely with the question of whether the proposed Worley home is “architecturally compatible” under the vague guidelines of the Town of Washington’s ordinance on this subject.
As reported in the Rappahannock News’ story of March 20, one member of the ARB is quoted as saying, “It is a beautiful home ... a credit to the community... . “
What some on the ARB reportedly were concerned about was the possibility of establishing a precedent that would allow these more modern materials to be used in the center of town. They over
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