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Commission approves fence/retaining‑wall plan at 21 Cambridge Way with limits on neighbor side and lighting
Summary
After substantial public comment about grade, privacy and light, the commission approved a stepped fence and retaining-wall proposal at 21 Cambridge Way but imposed conditions limiting fence height to 6 feet measured from the adjacent 19 Cambridge grade on that side and requiring staff review of photometrics for soffit lights (max ~1 foot‑candle, narrow beam).
The commission approved a previously discussed retaining‑wall and fence proposal at 21 Cambridge Way with conditions intended to balance the homeowner’s privacy needs and neighboring concerns about light and view. The applicant said irregular grade and a new retaining wall make a continuous 6‑foot fence problematic; she asked for portions up to 8 feet on her side to provide privacy and guardrail function adjacent to an unpermitted neighbor stair. Neighbors and a retained architect urged the commission to limit fence height because of potential light and privacy impacts.
After hearing public testimony, including neighbor statements about grade differences and past approvals, the commission adopted a motion that approved the project subject to conditions: the fencing must not be higher than 6 feet measured from the neighbor (19 Cambridge) grade at that parcel, the applicant must provide a stepped fence that follows grade/backfill shown in the plan, and any additional soffit lighting shall be photometrically reviewed by staff with a maximum of 1 foot‑candle on the path and narrow beam fixtures to minimize spill into neighboring windows. The motion passed by roll call.
