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Commission approves privacy fence design at 305 West 1st and requires sealing and documentation on 37 West 2nd
Summary
The commission approved a 6‑ft privacy fence at 305 West 1st with a transparency detail above four feet to avoid a walling‑off effect, and approved repairs and a window infill at 37 West 2nd pending product data and a sealant specification to ensure a durable, code‑compliant installation.
The commission approved a privacy fence and conditioned prior unapproved yard work at 305 West 1st Avenue and accepted corrective work at 37 West 2nd Avenue subject to specified product documentation.
At 305 West 1st, staff noted several pieces of unapproved work had occurred before the current owner (shed removal, shrub removal, brick patio and drive lanes). Owner Colin Sand explained past tree/stump removal and other practical choices. Commissioners recommended either reducing fence height or adding a transparent top detail so alley‑facing yards do not create a solid wall for the public way; the applicant confirmed he preferred a top lattice detail. The motion approved COA2600459 on condition that the section above 4 feet include a transparency/top detail (approximately two feet) to be reviewed and approved by staff, and that the applicant supply product data for the existing backyard brick pavers.
On 37 West 2nd, the application responded to a building code violation that left a door‑to‑nowhere infilled; the applicant’s representative explained the owner replaced the door with a window to facilitate sale of the property. Commissioners approved the work but required a site exhibit showing property bounds, product data for the replacement window, and product data for an appropriate sealant that properly bonds wood infill to adjacent brick and is exterior‑grade. Staff will verify the materials and coordinate with building code staff for inspection and compliance before issuing a COA.
Both motions passed on voice votes; staff will review the specified materials and issue Certificates of Appropriateness once clarifications are received.
