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DATE: April 9, 2012
TO: Historic Landmark Commission
FROM: Stephen C. Richardson, Planning Manager
SUBJECT: Request for a certificate of appropriateness to allow the
construction of a fence
FILE: CA-2139
STAFF REPORT
The Planning Manager recommends denial.
John Busceme, the property owner, has applied for a certificate of
appropriateness to allow the construction of a metal fence at 2635
Hazel. The fence is approximately 7' tall and consists of corrugated
tin sheets laid horizontally. Mr. Busceme states that he has had
numerous instances of trespassing and break-ins. Upon receipt of a
complaint, the City put a stop-work order on the fence.
Sec. 28.03.018, Historic District Regulations, states that fences must
be constructed and maintained in a vertical fashion. Metal fences
must be compatible with the style and period of the main building.
Chain link, barbed and razor wire fences are permitted only in back
yard and must not be visible from abutting streets. The Zoning
Ordinance does state that approval may be granted of a fence that is
not in compliance if the applicant establishes that the fence is
historically sensitive or unless the absence of said fence poses a
significant hazard to life or property.
Exhibits are attached.
DATE: June 11, 2012
TO: Historic Landmark Commission
FROM: Stephen C. Richardson, Planning Manager
SUBJECT: Reconsideration of CA-2139
FILE: CA-2139
STAFF REPORT
On April 9, 2012, John Busceme came before the Historic Landmark
Commission (Commission) requesting a certificate of appropriateness to
allow the construction of a metal fence at his home at 2635 Hazel.
Mr. Busceme stated that he needed the fence because he has had
numerous instances of trespassing and break-ins.
On April 9, 2012, the Commission approved CA-2139 subject to the
following conditions:
1. The fence shall be topped with a 2" x 6" wood cap and the
corners and all seams shall be covered with 1" x 4" wood
trim.
2. The corrugated tin shall be painted hunter green.
3. All work shall be completed by June 9, 2012..
On May 10, 2012, staff received a request by Chairperson Paula
Blazek and Commissioner Eliot New to place CA-2139 on the
Commission=s agenda to reconsider its approval of the corrugated
metal fence. Enclosed is a letter from Virginia Jordan, written
on behalf of the Oaks Historic District Neighborhood Association
also asking that the Commission reconsider its decision. Since
approval by the Commission, it was discovered that the portion
of the fence along the rear property line has been built on
Elvira Krummel=s property, the property to the south. While
that fact is significant, that is a civil matter between Mr.
Busceme and Ms. Krummel.
In reconsidering CA-2139, the Commission should determine
whether the fence, as constructed, is appropriate and meets
the guidelines of Sec. 28.03.108. Those guidelines state that
fences must be constructed and maintained in a vertical fashion.
Metal fences must be compatible with the style and period of
the main building. Chain link, barbed and razor wire fences
are permitted only in back yards and must not be visible from
abutting streets. The Zoning Ordinance does state that
approval my be granted of a fence that is not in compliance
if the applicant establishes that the fence is historically
sensitive or unless the absence of said fence poses a significant
hazard to life or property.
An inspection conducted on June 5 reveals that Mr. Busceme has
met the conditions as set forth by the Commission on April 9.
Exhibits are attached.