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Neighbors and staff spar over proposed 8‑foot fence on sloping corner lot; commission continues case
Summary
The commission continued Deborah Clark’s fence replacement application after neighbors and several commissioners questioned approval of an 8‑foot fence along a sloping street frontage and staff reiterated guidelines favoring a 6‑foot height in visible locations.
The Historic Preservation Commission on Jan. 6 continued a request to replace a fence at 300 Northwest 18th Street after neighbors, staff and commissioners disputed whether an 8‑foot fence is appropriate along a sidewalk and corner lot.
Katie of the Office of Historic Preservation told the commission staff recommended approval only with a reduced height (no more than 6 feet) because guidelines discourage tall fences visible from the street. Applicant representative Mike Lee and the homeowner’s team said the house sits…
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