00HP0166-FEB23.pdfFebruary 23, 2000 BS
REQUEST:
PROPOSED LAND USE:
STAFF'S
REQUEST ANALYSIS
AND
RECOMMENDATION
00HP0166
Herman Timothy Leimberger
(Green Level)
Matoaca Magisterial District
7700 Hickory Road
Historic landmark designation
Personal residence
RECOMMENDATION
Recommend approval of landmark designation for Green Level based on the following f'mdings:
A. This is a distinguished building of high architectural quality and historic interest; and
B. This designation will cause no significant adverse effect on the future development
of the County.
The designated property shall be as follows:
The Green Level structure as located at Tax ID 772-622 Part of 5157 (Sheet 40).
Providing a FIRST CHOICE Community Through Excellence in Public Service.
BACKGROUND
The property known as Green Level on Hickory Road was built in 1907 after the original home was
destroyed by fire on April 12, 1907. The home was built by Walter Forest Dance who was born in
1870, the son of Joe Dance. Mr. Dance was a successful farmer, road contractor and was active in
politics and proprietor ofW. F. Dance Produce. He lived in the house until his death on February 19,
1936 at the age of 66 from complications of diabetes. The house is now the property of Herman
Timothy Leimberger and is in the early stages of restoration.
CASE HISTORY
Joint Preservation and Planning Commission Meeting (2/15/00)
There was no opposition present.
On motion of Mr. Morris, seconded by Mr. Walker, the Preservation Committee
resolved to recommend approval of historic landmark designation for Case
00HP0166, Green Level.
AYES: Mrs. Howe and Messrs. Daniels, Walker, Morris, Cogbill.
ABSENT: Messrs. Wallace and Woolfolk.
On motion of Mr. Marsh, seconded by Mr. Cunningham, the Planning Commission
resolved to recommend approval of historic landmark designation for Case
00HP0166, Green Level.
AYES: Unanimous.
The Board of Supervisors, on Wednesday, February 23, 2000, beginning at 7:00 p.m., will take under
consideration this request.
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Case #: 00HP0166
GREEN LEVEL
Sheet #: 40