BIC undertook a major rehabilitation of one of its historic buildings to accommodate visitor programming and interpretation but had not obtained final approval from VDHR first. CPG was then hired to assist with easement negotiation and compliance.
Commonwealth
Barrier Island Center
Historic Building Renovation
Preservation Easement Negotiations & Compliance
Barrier Island Center
Partners
Barrier Island Center
Virginia Department of Historic Resources
Project Goals
The Barrier Island Center is subject to a preservation easement held by the Virginia Department of Historic Resources which means any alteration to the property is subject to review.
Project Design
CPG served as a consultant on easement compliance, submittals, and remediation of unapproved alterations to the property.
Initial scope included a National Register update for the Barrier Island Center, including the period of significance, and additional justification for the overall significance. The document also included CPG’s research on the African American and Native American history associated with the structure.
Challenges & Accomplishments
To comply with easement remediation following the Visitor Center renovation project, CPG completed treatment reports, updated the deed of easement, and developed retrofit design recommendations.
After a successful resolution of the easement issues, CPG has been retained in an ongoing arrangement to consult with the client on future plans and renovations, assist with rehabilitation strategies, and support client decisions related to design, restoration, and site improvements.