Members approve fence update at 333 Watson Street, require black metal posts and stainless cables

Members present at the meeting approved a certificate of appropriateness for 333 Watson Street, the business discussed as Jay’s Barbecue, to remove the existing taller fence and install a 42-inch wire-style fence, with a condition that the posts be black metal and the horizontal elements be stainless-steel cable.

The Chair summarized the proposal and presented updated photos and a mock-up showing the shorter, wire-style fence. A staff member noted the property’s earlier approval had lapsed because the certificate of appropriateness was valid for only two years under a city ordinance change and recommended reapproval. "There have been a couple changes to the city ordinance... the ordinance for certificate of appropriateness has allowed them to be good for only 2 years," the staff member said.

Members questioned the fence’s alignment and whether it would return to the building; one member asked whether the fence would "go return back to the building" and whether the primary entrance would be at the front corner. The applicant’s representative (discussion recorded by members) indicated the fence would extend to the door and enclose that area.

A committee member moved to approve the application with the material and color contingency; another member seconded. The Chair called for the vote and members indicated their approval. The motion approved the certificate of appropriateness contingent on black metal posts with stainless-steel cable horizontal elements to match comparable nearby fencing.

The meeting record does not include a detailed roll-call tally in the transcript beyond verbal "aye" responses; the motion was recorded as carried.

Next steps recorded in the meeting: staff will note the approved materials in the permit record and the applicant may proceed with the updated fence design subject to the material condition.