About the Board of Architectural Review

The Board of Architectural Review’s (BAR) primary responsibility is to review applications for Certificates of Appropriateness (COAs) for projects in the Old and Historic District (map), Gateway District, and H-2 Corridor (proffered properties only). The BAR reviews exterior alteration and new construction applications for projects ranging from small garages and sheds to residential additions and multi-building commercial developments. Members are appointed for their interest in the Town’s history and historic resources, as well as their relevant professional expertise. With backgrounds in architecture, real estate, historic preservation, construction, building conservation, and the law, the BAR is well-qualified to review and approve projects and to advise the Town Council on preservation issues.

Board of Architectural Review 2023 Annual Report


Board Members


Term ends
Tom O'Neil, Chair   2026
Helen Aikman, Vice Chair  2024
Julie Pastor, Parliamentarian  2024
JP Andrews   2026 
Rick Brown   2024 
Judd Fuoto  2026
Don Scheuerman, Jr.  2024
Zach Cummings, Council Liaison TERM
Ron Campbell, Planning Commission Liaison  TERM

 

Group Email Address: BAR@leesburgva.gov (This email address is for public comment on active cases onlyPlease email general submission questions to staff and submit application documents through eTRAKiT).

To submit your Certificate of Appropriateness application electronically, please file your application materials through eTRAKiT. 


Board Documents

Please note that the Town of Leesburg uses Laserfiche, a third-party application, as its online agenda packet repository. Access to the documents in Laserfiche requires the use of a modern web browser such as Chrome, Firefox or Edge.


About the Design Review Process

Preservation staff assist applicants and BAR members throughout the design review process. Staff administratively approves applications for installing or replacing fences, paving driveways, adding landscape lighting, or changing an exterior paint color schemes. For larger projects, staff members work with applicants through the BAR review process to obtain the necessary approvals. For information about the permitting process for signs, exterior alterations, new construction or relocation of structures, please contact a member of the Preservation staff, listed below. 

StaffTitlePhoneEmail
Murphy, LaurenPreservation Planner(703) 771-2773
Parry, DebiPlanner - Preservation(703) 737-7023
Schmidt, HeatherSenior Planner(703) 771-6744