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Commission approves modified fence layout and trim to bring property at 80 East Waterloo toward compliance
Summary
A complex fence that encroached into setbacks and exceeded height limits was redesigned by the applicant and accepted by the commission subject to trim and style conditions that reduce visibility into the street and protect an existing magnolia tree and koi pond.
The commission reviewed a complicated fence layout at 80 East Waterloo Street that included tall, noncompliant sections that zig-zagged near the sidewalk and a 500-gallon koi pond immediately behind the fence. Staff and the homeowner worked through options to bring more of the fence into compliance while preserving the tree and the pond footprint.
The approved plan requires the applicant to reduce maximum heights to 6 feet where allowed, step the fence to 3 feet under the magnolia to preserve the tree canopy and adjust detailing to produce a more finished panel look rather than an untrimmed dog-eared top. The commission required top and bottom trim and recommended 6x6 posts and caps to produce a durable, two-sided appearance where requested; the applicant agreed to scallop or stair-step the fence around tree roots to avoid damage.
