Historic Preservation Commission
An appointed body that focuses on the preservation of Virginia Beach’s historic buildings and sites.
An appointed body that focuses on the preservation of Virginia Beach’s historic buildings and sites.
The Historical Review Board's December 18, 2024 meeting has been canceled.
Student Leaders Committee: The Wednesday, Dec. 11 meeting will be held at the Atlantic Wildfowl Heritage Museum at the deWitt Cottage, 1113 Atlantic Avenue.
The Virginia Beach Historic Preservation Commission was established by the City Council in 2008 as an advisory body on issues related to the preservation of the city's historic buildings, structures and sites.
It is made up of between nine and 15 members, appointed by the Council, who serve three-year terms.
The commission seeks to preserve, protect and maintain the historic identity of Virginia Beach and former Princess Anne County, through advocacy, public awareness and increased public involvement.
Members have expertise in the fields of architecture, archaeology and history, and many have personal experience with preservation as owners of historic buildings. The commission also has two appointed student members from local high schools.
The Historic Preservation Commission is supported by Planning & Community Development.
General meetings are held at 5 p.m. the first Wednesday of the month, September through June, in the conference room at the Department of Planning & Community Development, 2875 Sabre St., Suite 500. The public is welcome to attend.
To sign up to speak on any agenda item, contact Mark Reed at least 30 minutes prior to the meeting time: mreed@vbgov.com or (757) 385-8573.
The commission's executive committee meets at 5:30 p.m. the last Thursday of the month, and the student leaders' committee meets at 5 p.m. the second Wednesday of the month September through May.
Member
Term Begins
Term Ends
Member
Sharon Prescott, chair
Term Begins
Jan. 1, 2022
Term Ends
Dec. 31, 2024
Member
Christi Lyons, 1st vice chair
Term Begins
Jan. 1, 2023
Term Ends
Dec. 31, 2025
Member
Glenn Carwell, 2nd vice chair
Term Begins
Jan. 1, 2024
Term Ends
Dec. 31, 2026
Member
Bobbie Gribble, secretary
Term Begins
Jan. 1, 2023
Term Ends
Dec. 31, 2025
Member
James B. Wood, immediate past president
Term Begins
Jan. 1, 2022
Term Ends
Dec. 31, 2024
Member
Derek DuBay
Term Begins
Jan. 1, 2022
Term Ends
Dec. 31, 2024
Member
Sharon Felton
Term Begins
Jan. 1, 2024
Term Ends
Dec. 31, 2025
Member
Harriet Frenzel
Term Begins
Jan. 1, 2023
Term Ends
Dec. 31, 2025
Member
Richard Klobuchar
Term Begins
Jan. 1, 2024
Term Ends
Dec. 31, 2026
Member
Becky Perry Livas
Term Begins
Jan. 1, 2024
Term Ends
Dec. 31, 2026
Member
Vincent Lyons
Term Begins
Sept. 3, 2024
Term Ends
Aug. 31, 2027
Member
T. J. Morgan
Term Begins
Oct. 3, 2023
Term Ends
Dec. 31, 2024
Member
Paul Morrisette
Term Begins
April 18, 2023
Term Ends
March 31, 2026
Member
Florence Reese
Term Begins
Sept. 3, 2024
Term Ends
Dec. 31, 2027
Member
Naman Chowdhary (student)
Term Begins
Aug. 20, 2024
Term Ends
June 30, 2025
Member
Aubrey Swain (student)
Term Begins
Aug. 20, 2024
Term Ends
June 30, 2025
Emeritus Members
Member
C. Mac Rawls
Term Begins
Jan. 16, 2024
Term Ends
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