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DATE: December 11,
2006
TO: Historic Landmark Commission
FROM: Stephen C. Richardson, Planning Manager
SUBJECT: Request for approval of a certificate of appropriateness to allow
the construction of a lighted tennis court and screening fence.
FILE: CA-1289
STAFF REPORT
The Planning Manager recommends approval of this request.
Architectural Alliance is assisting Brian Mills, the property owner, in
designing a lighted tennis court and screening fence behind Mr. Mills
residence at 2595 Ashley. Mr. Mills owns the vacant lots that front
on Long.
The proposed new tennis court will be set back from the property line
with the proposed new fencing providing visual screening. All
components of the tennis court, including the ball and wind screens at
end of the court and the low-profile sharp-cut-off-shielded metal
halide light fixtures, will all be powder paint coated to a natural forest
green with a low gloss finish.
The new fence will extend from the back edge of the existing house
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and run along 10 Street, return parallel with Long Avenue and then
return along the adjacent home site for a distance of approximately
60'. The new fence will shield both the existing swimming pool and
the new tennis court from view along the two surrounding streets.
The new fence will include brick 2'x2' columns on structural concrete
foundations at approximately12'x14' on center and intermediate
8"x8" decorative treated pine columns located between each pair of
brick component. A painted or stained 6'0" tall treated vertical pine
fence with decorative horizontal band and 2"x6" caps will be provided
between column elements. Landscaping will be provided along the
new fence and the property line.
The Historic District Regulations state that solid fences within a lot=s
front yard shall not exceed 4' in height. The ordinance does allow a
6' solid wall or fence in a front yard if the fence is determined
historically sensitive or unless the absence of the fence poses a
significant hazard to life or property.
The Planning Manager feels that in the interest of providing a
high-end improvement to a property in the historic district, the 6'
wood screening fence is appropriate and will not be detrimental to
surrounding properties.
Exhibits are attached.