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DATE: December 12,
2011
TO: Historic Landmark Commission
FROM: Stephen C. Richardson, Planning Manager
SUBJECT: Request for a certificate of appropriateness to allow a 6' tall
chain link fence in the front yard and an extension of an 8' tall
wood screening fence along the entire length of the west
property line
FILE: CA-2080
STAFF REPORT
The Planning Manager recommends a wrought iron (or similar) fence
along the front property line and the extension of the 6' tall wood
screening fence along the west property line.
Gloria Estrada has applied for a certificate of appropriateness to allow
a 6' tall chain link fence in the front yard and an extension of an 8'
tall wood screening fence along the entire length of the west property
line. The property is located at 2025 Long.
Ms. Estrada states that she and her mother were assaulted and robbed
at gunpoint a few weeks ago while sitting on her front porch.
Therefore, she would like to install the fence for protection.
The Historic District Regulations state that no solid fence shall be
erected to exceed a height of 4' when within a front yard. Chain
link fences are permitted only in back yards and must not be visible
from abutting streets. However, the ordinance does allow for
discretion when the absence of said fence poses a significant hazard to
life or property.
An existing 4' tall chain link fence runs the entire length of the east
property line and between that fence and the northeast corner of the
house. An existing 6' tall wood screening fence runs along the west
property line up to the front of the house. An apartment house is
west of the subject property.
Exhibit is attached.