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Commission approves ADA ramp, larger deck and modified fencing plan at 307 San Marcos Street
Summary
The commission approved expansion of a rear deck to about 470 sq ft, an ADA ramp, and new hog-wire and privacy fencing at 307 San Marcos Street with an amendment to extend the hog-wire to tie into the alley chain-link; approval was 4–0.
The Buda Historic Preservation Commission voted to approve an expanded deck, an ADA ramp, and a mixed fencing plan at 307 San Marcos Street, granting the application with an explicit amendment to extend the proposed hog-wire fence to tie into the existing alley chain-link fence. Chair and staff clarified that the expanded deck will increase from roughly 160 square feet to about 470 square feet and that the ADA ramp will connect the rear parking area to the building’s rear entrance.
Brian Dyer, representing the Buda EDC, told the commission that extending the fence to meet the alleyway chain link was aimed at reducing foot traffic and securing the rear window during large events: "...my only concern when we're looking at that really, my only concern with bringing that fence back is potential crime or, you know, just being able to secure that back window." Commissioners discussed vining and aesthetic treatments for the hog-wire fence and asked staff to include the extension to the alley in the motion if that was the applicant’s desire.
The motion approved the deck expansion, ADA ramp, hog-wire fencing and the privacy fence placement (between the front window and the bathroom window) and passed on a recorded voice vote. The commission attached no unusual conditions beyond the amended fence alignment and standard permitting requirements for construction.
