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Board allows floor‑to‑ceiling shutter appearance on 321 South Laurel, asks for detailed drawings
Summary
After hearings about privacy, noise and aesthetics, the board said it would permit a floor‑to‑ceiling shutter appearance applied over existing work (no railing) at 321 South Laurel, contingent on scaled drawings, contractor examples and staff review.
Homeowner applicants for 321 South Laurel returned with revised options for porch screening and privacy panels. The board discussed whether the existing railing should be reinstalled, the visual implications of a full shutter treatment, and practical concerns about on‑site vs. shop‑made construction.
Board members agreed that a full, floor‑to‑ceiling shutter appearance applied over the existing work could be acceptable without restoring the railing, provided the applicant supplies scaled construction drawings, an example of the contractor’s previous work, and a clearer material and attachment method. "That would go from top to floor with no railing," the chair summarized when stating the board’s understanding. The board and staff recommended the applicant consult with local builders on durability and bring back detailed elevations for staff or board approval.
