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Historic commission approves fences, stairs, walkway, patio and stone cooking structure for 819 Federal Street
Summary
The Lynchburg Historic Preservation Commission on an unspecified December date approved a five-part application from property owner Elsa Duran for exterior work at 819 Federal Street, including a front 4-foot picket fence, rear 6-foot privacy fence, a 3-foot maximum landing/stair, a 30-inch walkway, a roughly 12-by-12 patio (or pavers), and a stone-faced permanent cooking structure. Staff will issue written approvals with conditions.
The Lynchburg Historic Preservation Commission approved a five-part application from property owner Elsa Duran to modify the exterior of 819 Federal Street, the commission confirmed during its December meeting.
Duran told the commission, "My name is Elsa Duran, and I'm the property of 819 Federal Street," and described safety and functional reasons for her request, including a front 4-foot wood picket fence and a 6-foot privacy fence at the side and rear to prevent people from approaching her door (she said cameras have recorded visitors knocking and entering without permission). "I just want to fence my house," Duran said.
Commission staff and members reviewed design and zoning constraints. Staff (Eve) said the fence configurations shown on Duran's submission satisfy…
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