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Board upholds Barnes’ front and side fence permit at 1581 Masonic with reduced height conditions
Summary
After public testimony and planning review, the Board of Appeals upheld permits for a front and side fence at 1581 Masonic but required the front fence to be reduced to a maximum of 4 ft 2 in above the existing retaining wall and the side fence lowered one foot to 7 ft to lessen neighborhood tunnel effect.
Neighbors appealed permits authorizing a front and side fence at 1581 Masonic, arguing the fence and foundation would create an overbearing wall and damage the streetscape and a neighbor’s setback garden. Appellants presented pictures and measurements showing the proposed element would sit prominently at the sidewalk edge and argued planning and setback rules were bypassed.
Permit holders’ counsel said the applications were…
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