LEXINGTON, Ky. — The Board of Architectural Review is scheduled to consider 31 projects across eight of Lexington's local historic districts on Aug. 19, including roof replacements, structural renovations, and new construction.

The projects span some of Lexington's 15 historic districts, according to the meeting agenda. The board reviews applications for exterior changes to properties in local historic districts and issues Certificates of Appropriateness, which are required before work can begin.

Staff approvals comprise the bulk of the agenda, with 20 items already reviewed by city preservation staff and presented to the board. Projects include tree removal at 1018 Fontaine Road in Ashland Park and roof replacement at 124 Ransom Avenue in Aylesford. The Aylesford Historic District accounts for six staff-approval items, including gutter replacement and structure renovations. Bell Court Historic District includes seven projects, ranging from structure renovations to storage shed installation.

The board will also consider 10 Certificate of Appropriateness applications requiring fuller board review. Among these is a request to demolish and reconstruct structures at 371 Linden Walk in Aylesford following fire loss, a proposal to construct Parrish Hall with associated site work at 533 East Main Street in Bell Court, and a project at 405 West Third Street in Northside involving parking construction, fence work on top of a retaining wall, and landscaping.

One conceptual review item is scheduled: a proposed addition and garage addition at 242 South Hanover Avenue in Ashland Park Historic District.

The Department of Historic Preservation is responsible for activities related to the preservation of historic structures, districts and resources in Lexington. Property owners within Lexington's 15 historic districts must obtain approval to make changes to the exterior of buildings and sites.