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Historic District Commission approves accessory structure and supports limited fence variance at 369 West Poplar
Summary
The commission approved a certificate of appropriateness for a rotated accessory structure at 369 West Poplar Avenue and signaled no objection to an applicant request for up to a 6‑foot ornamental fence in the limited area shown, noting that any 6‑foot fence requires Board of Zoning Appeals approval.
The Collierville Historic District Commission on Jan. 22 approved an accessory structure and discussed multiple exterior alterations proposed at 369 West Poplar Avenue. The commission voted to approve the accessory structure subject to conditions and amended the motion to note it had no objection to up to a 6‑foot ornamental fence in the limited area shown; any final 6‑foot fence would require variance approval by the Board of Zoning Appeals.
Staff described two related applications: exterior alterations to an eligible historic dwelling (basement egress windows, enclosing a covered porch, extending a stone wall and adding ornamental fencing) and an accessory structure rotated 90 degrees to meet current setbacks. Staff recommended approval for the accessory structure, noting that front‑yard fences are limited to 4 feet by the zoning ordinance unless a variance is granted.
Applicant Scott Rozanski (Spirit Architecture) explained that rotating the accessory building allowed the garage and garden area to fit within current setbacks and removed a previously proposed greenhouse component. He said the accessory building would use board‑and‑batten siding with a stone or masonry wainscot possibility to tie into the main house. The applicant also told the commission that many of the changes would be partially obscured by grade and new landscaping.
Commissioners asked for clarifying elevations, window details, and recommended rot‑resistant or aluminum‑clad windows with simulated divided lights for the basement egress openings that will be largely below grade and screened by planting. On the fence request, staff noted the zoning‑ordinance height limit and the role of the Board of Zoning Appeals. The commission amended its recommendation to indicate it had no objection to the applicant seeking a variance to allow a 6‑foot ornamental fence in the limited area shown; the amendment passed by roll call.
The accessory‑structure certificate of appropriateness (Case 252132) passed by roll call; the motion to record the commission’s lack of objection to a 6‑foot fence in the shown area was forwarded to the BZA as a recommendation. If the BZA denies the variance, the applicant can proceed with a 4‑foot fence or pursue alternative treatments such as hedging.
