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Commission approves 8-foot wall in Germantown with constructability cautions
Summary
The commission approved an 8-foot masonry wall on the north line of a Germantown property adjacent to commercial outdoor seating, subject to an MHDC brick-sample approval and with commissioners urging that footings remain on the applicant’s property to avoid impacts on the adjacent business.
The Metro Historic Zoning Commission approved a proposal for an 8-foot masonry wall on the north property line of a contributing 1850s brick house in Germantown, concluding the taller wall would provide visual and audio buffering where the residence abuts a commercial outdoor seating area.
Staff noted that although the design guidelines generally limit fences and walls to 6 feet, the proposed 8-foot wall on the north line…
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