Charleston Historic Landmarks Commission — Charleston, WV
Date: 2025-11-20
Time: 16:00

Charleston Historic Landmarks Commission
 4:00 p.m., November 20, 2025
 City Service Center Conference Room • 915 Quarrier Street


 AGENDA
 COA-25-0251
Application of Nathaniel & Jennifer King for a certificate of appropriateness in order to replace an
original tile roof with synthetic tile on the property located at 1628 Virginia Street, East.

 COA-25-0252
Application of James D. Seward for a certificate of appropriateness in order to demolish an accessory
structure and to replace windows on the property located at 1419 Virginia Street, East.

Report on Minor Work Permits

New Business

Approval of Minutes

Adjournment

Charleston Historic Landmarks Commission
 4:00 p.m., November 20, 2025
 City Service Center Conference Room • 915 Quarrier Street


 AGENDA
 COA-25-0251
Application of Nathaniel & Jennifer King for a certificate of appropriateness in order to replace an
original tile roof with synthetic tile on the property located at 1628 Virginia Street, East.

 COA-25-0252
Application of James D. Seward for a certificate of appropriateness in order to demolish an accessory
structure and to replace windows on the property located at 1419 Virginia Street, East.

Report on Minor Work Permits

New Business

Approval of Minutes

Adjournment
 Charleston Historic Landmarks Commission
 PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE



Case Description
COA-25-0252: Application of James D. Seward for a certiﬁcate of appropriateness in order to
demolish an accessory structure and to replace windows on the property located at 1419 Virginia
Street, East.

The ﬁle (including the application and other supporting documentation) is available for your
inspection online at https://charlestonwv.civicclerk.com/. If you have questions, email
lori.brannon@cityofcharleston.org or call 304-348-8105.

Hearing Details
WHEN: 4:00 pm
 Thursday, November 20, 2025

WHERE: City Service Center Conference Room
 915 Quarrier Street

Public Participation
Anyone who wishes to comment on the case described above is encouraged to do so in one of the
following ways:
 1. Send a written statement to lori.brannon@cityofcharleston.org. These statements will
 become a part of the record and will be shared with members of the Commission prior to
 the hearing.
 2. Speak directly to the Commission by joining the meeting.

As a matter of general policy these proceedings will not be transcribed by the Commission.
Anyone wishing a legal transcript must provide a court reporter at his/her own expense.
 Charleston Historic Landmarks Commission
 Application for Certificate of Appropriateness
CofA # Hearing Date:
Name of Landmark or Historic District East End Historic District Expansion

 Applicant Information Property Information
 Name: Address:
James D. Seward 1419 Virginia Street East
 Address: Tax Map and Parcel:
Charleston, WV 25301
 Phone: Zoning District:
605-641-2580 East End Historic District Expansion
 Agent Name, Address and Phone Number: Property Owner and Mailing Address:
(if other than applicant) (if other than applicant)




IMPORTANT: This application must be typed or legibly printed and filed with the Planning Department, 915
Quarrier Street, Suite 1 Charleston, WV 25301. The following items must accompany this application: 1) a site
plan drawn to scale; 2) shop drawings; 3) a list of the owners of adjacent properties with their mailing addresses;
4) photographs, elevations, testimonials or other documentation, which may support your application. You or
your representative must be present at the scheduled public hearing in order to present your request and answer
questions. THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT WILL NOT ACCEPT ANY INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS.

The request for a Certificate of Appropriateness involves: Is this a tax credit project?
Repair Alteration New Construction Demolition Yes No
Please describe the proposed work to be done on the property. Demolition of garage




What measures are being taken to retain and preserve the historic character of the property? Are existing
materials being restored or replaced in like kind? Saving as many of the original block from the garage as possible to be used on any and
all upcoming projects. This will help with preserving the historic character of the area.




How are the distinctive, character-defining features of the structure being affected or altered by the proposed
work? See attached notice of violation letter from the city. Walls and foundation are beyond financially feasible repair.




Is the work planned in accordance with substantiated documentation, physical or pictorial evidence? If so, please
explain and attach copies to this application. See attached pictures.
Does any proposed new construction honor the historic materials that characterize the property and conform to
the massing, size and scale of the historic environment? Explain. New construction not yet planned. When it is it will be submitted
for approval. I need to save up sufficient funds for replacement structure.




I hereby affirm that all of the statements and information contained in or filed with this application are true and
correct to the best of my knowledge.

 14OCT2025

Signature Date




 Planning Department Use Only
The following is a list of related cases:



The following is a list of zoning ordinance violations, building code violations and enforcement actions
relating to the subject property:



Application reviewed by:

Action:  Approved  Rejected
If approved, were there any specific conditions or limitations imposed by the CHLC?




Planning Official Signature and Title Date