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Commission approves iron fence and gate around Sacred Heart Cultural Center parking lot
Summary
The commission approved a COA permitting iron fencing and sliding gates around the Sacred Heart Cultural Center parking lot on Green Street, finding the design consistent with downtown guidelines and similar to nearby fencing.
The Augusta Historic Preservation Commission approved COA 25‑23 to install iron fencing and matching sliding gates around a parking lot serving the Sacred Heart Cultural Center and an adjacent office building on Green Street.
Staff presented the petition (filed by Wesley Scott of Scott’s Woodworks on behalf of Knox Foundation) and showed photos and a proposed fence design that matches existing ironwork at the Raymond James building nearby. Staff said the fence would not encircle the entire block or extend in front of the buildings; a sliding gate would be included and is intended to reduce foot traffic and make employees feel more comfortable using the lot.
Wolfgang Davis, speaking for the applicant, told the commission the fence is intended to “cut down on foot traffic and to make the employees of Sacred Heart and Raymond James more comfortable in the parking lot.” Commissioners asked whether gates would face Green Street and the rear (Ellis Street) and received confirmation that gates are planned at both locations.
Historic Augusta and staff concluded the proposed pattern matches existing historic fencing in the downtown district and recommended approval. A motion to approve carried with all commissioners in favor.
