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HARB conditions gate at 264 Saint George Street to 12-foot opening and wall tail
Summary
The Historic Architecture Review Board approved a certificate of appropriateness for a new driveway gate at 264 Saint George Street, requiring the applicant to narrow the opening from roughly 15 feet to 12 feet and to add a short matching wall tail for balance.
The Historic Architecture Review Board voted Feb. 19 to approve a proposed driveway gate at 264 Saint George Street with conditions requiring a narrower opening and additional masonry to integrate the gate with the streetscape. Staff presented revised drawings showing a 15-foot gate width and new masonry posts; the board asked the applicant to reduce the opening to 12 feet and run a short wall to the north to balance the design.
Applicant Ashley Bougie said the larger opening was proposed for vehicular access and safety for her family, noting a three-year-old child and driveway use: "we just feel like it would be much safer to have kind of a compound," she told the board. Board members discussed sightlines, gate proportions, and the narrow street context; one member suggested a column and short wall tail to improve visual balance. The board approved the application with the condition that staff handle final dimension modifications during permitting.
Why it matters: The board emphasized balancing homeowner safety and modern access needs with the historic streetscape. The approval was conditioned to preserve streetscape rhythm and to limit the gate’s visual impact.
