Montgomery City ARB approves backyard pool at 1254 Westmoreland Avenue

The Montgomery City Architecture Review Board approved a plan for an in‑ground pool at 1254 Westmoreland Avenue on the evening the board met. Property owner Christine Carney told the board she plans a saltwater‑heated pool roughly 16 feet by 36 feet on a deep, about 90‑foot lot and that she will add a fence at the back of the driveway so the pool will be fully fenced for insurance requirements. She also said the project would remove one small tulip tree in the rear and replace it with a decorative tree in the front yard.

Carney introduced herself to the board as the owner and described the lot and proposed pool dimensions. There were no audience objections when the chair solicited public comment. A board member moved to approve the application; the motion was seconded and the board approved the project on the record. The approval, as stated in the public proceeding, contained no additional conditions recorded in the transcript.

The applicant indicated she would comply with fencing and insurance requirements and would replace the small tree removed by planting in the front yard. The board reminded speakers that appeals of ARB denials are filed with the Montgomery County Circuit Court within 30 days, but no appeal was signaled on this item. The board proceeded to the next agenda item following the vote.