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DATE: September 13, 1999
TO: Historic Landmark Commission
FROM: Stephen C. Richardson, Planning Director
SUBJECT: Request for approval of a certificate of appropriateness for the installation of a
wrought iron and chain link fence in the front yard.
The Planning Director recommends approval of this request.
Patrick Phelan, the property owner, is requesting a certificate of appropriateness to
construct a wrought iron and chain link fence that exceeds the maximum allowed height
of 6 feet in the front yard of his residence at 2460 Long. The wrought iron fence extends
across the front of the house and the chain link replaces existing chain link fences on the
east and west sides of the property.
In August, 1998 the Phelan received a certificate of appropriateness to install a swimming
pool on the west side of their property. The Zoning Ordinance requires that the pool be
enclosed by a minimum 6 foot tall fence.
The chain link fences are 7-8 feet tall on the sides. The wrought iron fence along the front
will be 7 feet tall overall (actual fence and decoration). The overall height of the sidewalk
gate (actual gate and decoration) will be 15 feet tall and the overall height of the gate at the
driveway will be 13 feet tall.
Sec. 30-21.2 states that chain link fences are permitted only in back yards and must not be
visible from abutting streets. The ordinance also states that fences in front yards shall not
exceed 6 feet in height. The ordinance does allow for exceptions to the regulations when
the applicant establishes that the fence is historically sensitive or unless the absence of said
fence poses a significant hazard to life or property.
The 1991 SPARE Beaumont states that this house was built c. 1930 and is of the Colonial
Revival style.
The fence is in scale with and compliments the property.
Exhibits are attached.