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Historic District Commission OKs 3.5-foot split-rail fence at 318 West Poplar Avenue
Summary
The Collierville Historic District Commission approved a certificate of appropriateness for a 3.5-foot split-rail front-yard fence with wire mesh backing at 318 West Poplar Avenue after discussing design, finish and neighborhood context.
The Collierville Historic District Commission on July 24 approved a certificate of appropriateness for a 3.5-foot split-rail fence with wire mesh backing at 318 West Poplar Avenue to keep the homeowners' dogs on the property.
Staff member Jamie told the commission the 1.62-acre property (two lots) on the north side of West Poplar Avenue at Cooper Street is zoned R-1 and the one-story house was built about 1955. Jamie said the historic district design guidelines call for new fences to use materials and designs that blend with the neighborhood and that front-yard fences should not exceed 3.5 feet; wire mesh may be allowed when combined with wood fencing and authorized by the HDC. Jamie recommended approval with the conditions listed in the sample motion on the screen; Jamie said the applicant agreed to those conditions.
Property owner Jeff Taber said the fence will not run across the front of the house but will be placed in front of a vacant lot and along the west side of the driveway to the center of the house, with a gate. Taber said the brick columns will match the house, the wood columns will remain natural or painted to match planned siding, and the mesh will be painted. "We're not putting a fence across the front of the house," Taber said.
Commissioners questioned whether a three-rail or two-rail look better fits the neighborhood and whether raising the height to four feet would reduce a "busy" appearance. Taber said a three-rail configuration would fit within the 3.5-foot limit but would appear more closely spaced; he told the commission the homeowners preferred the two-rail look but agreed to paint the mesh and accommodate staff conditions.
After discussion, a commissioner moved to approve the certificate of appropriateness as presented with the conditions shown on the staff sample motion; the commission voted unanimously (Paul, Brooks, Rosansky, Dean, Cox and Kelsey voting yes) to approve.
The commission's approval includes the requirement that the fence conform to the district guidelines regarding height, finish and mesh treatment; the applicant must address the listed conditions and obtain any required permits before construction.
