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Commission approves privacy fence at 80 West 5th; planning update notes storage expansion and ordinance proposal
Summary
The commission approved a cedar privacy fence at 80 West 5th Street subject to administrative review of the final finish. Commissioners also received a planning commission update about a New Castle Self Storage expansion and a proposed ordinance to limit approval durations.
The New Castle Historic Area Commission reviewed an application from Donald and Denise Dodson for a new cedar privacy fence at 80 West 5th Street and approved the application with the condition that the applicant submit the final finish details for administrative review. Staff noted that because this is a new, visible fence on an alley that functions as a public right-of-way, the item required HACC review.
Later in the meeting the commission received a briefing on recent Planning Commission business. Commissioners reported that, at a June 22 meeting, most items were administrative; a New Castle Self Storage application on 7th Street to expand storage buildings was discussed. Commissioners also noted a proposed city ordinance (referred to as ordinance 565 in discussion) that would put time limits on approvals — requiring applicants to start work within a specified period after approval — and that an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) zoning item was tabled pending further review.
The fence approval was recorded by voice vote and staff will perform an administrative review of the finish as a condition of approval. The meeting adjourned after the planning update and routine business.
