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DATE: January 9,
2012
TO: Historic Landmark Commission
FROM: Stephen C. Richardson, Planning Manager
SUBJECT: Request for a reconsideration of a certificate of appropriateness
to allow a metal carport and a metal storage building
FILE: CA-1817
STAFF REPORT
The Planning Manager recommends that the certificate of
appropriateness (CA) be approved subject to the original conditions, as
amended:
1. The carport must be completely screened by an 8' tall wood
screening fence.
2. The roof of the carport must be painted the same color
as the roof on the house.
In May, 2010, the Historic Landmark Commission approved CA-1817
(2495 Angelina) subject to completely screening the carport
with a fence and painting the roof of the carport the same color
as the roof of the house. On December 13, 2011, the Code
Enforcement Officer sent Mr. Simien , the property owner, a
letter stating that he had made no attempt to meet the conditions
of the certificate of appropriateness. The Code Enforcement
Officer gave Mr. Simien a deadline of January 15, 2012 to meet
the conditions of the CA or legal action would be taken.
Prior to the holidays, Mr. Simien spoke with the Planning Manager
and the Code Enforcement Officer to see about enclosing the
carport on all sides with treated plywood and installing a 6'
tall screening fence. He is also asking for an extension to
allow for the use of his tax refund to do the work. The Planning
Manager told Mr. Simien that since he was wishing to change
the conditions of approval, he would have to reappear before
the Historic Landmark Commission.
As can be seen from the attached photographs, the carport
originally had metal sides and the metal storage building was
located west of the carport. In the second set of photos, the
west wall of the carport has been removed and the metal storage
building has been relocated to the rear of the carport.
Since the roof is being painted the same color as the roof on
the house, the Planning Manager recommends that an 8' tall wood
screening fence be allowed. From the bottom of the roofline
to grade is approximately 7 2'. The Planning Manager feels
that the painted roof will be less conspicuous than a 10' or
higher fence.
Exhibits are attached.