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Privacy fencing and corner‑lot rules prompt conditions and a continuation at Dennis historic‑district meeting
Summary
The commission continued one corner‑lot pool fence application for redesign and approved another home’s cedar privacy fence with a condition that forward sections be limited to 4 feet from existing grade and 6 feet only at the rear corner.
At its meeting, the Dennis Old Kings Highway Regional Historic District Commission continued a corner‑lot pool fencing application to allow the applicant to return with revised plans and approved a separate backyard privacy fence with a condition on the forward fence height.
Dylan Hoyt of Shoreline Pools described a proposed in‑ground pool and a 5‑plus‑1 cedar privacy fence along most of the property at 19 Robin Circle. Commissioners raised concerns about corner‑lot visibility and town regulations that generally restrict taller fences adjacent to the street; the applicant agreed to revise plans and the commission voted to continue the item to the May 13 meeting for a redraw.
On a separate application at 30 Joma Drive, applicant Caroline Jansen presented a cedar privacy fence for the rear yard. Neighbors spoke in support. The commission discussed that 6‑foot fences are normally allowed only along rear lot lines and that sections forward of the rear corner must transition to 4 feet from existing grade. The board approved the application with those transitions required: 6 feet only at the back corner and 4 feet for forward sections.
Next steps: the 19 Robin Circle application will return with revised plans; for 30 Joma Drive the approval is subject to the required 4‑foot transitions and the applicant must conform to the approved drawing when filing for permits.
