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Fence Installation Request for 4724 Junius Street

Original title: 4724 JUNIUS STREET Council District 14 Junius Heights Historic District COA-26-000143 Christina Paress Request A Certificate of Appropriateness to install a new three-and-a-half (3.5) foot white wood picket fence in front yard. Applicant Charles Lee McPherson Application Filed 3/27/2026 Staff Recommendation That the request to install a new three and a half (3.5) foot white wood picket fence in the front yard be approved with the conditions that the top of the fence be horizontal/parallel to grade and at least 50% open. Implementation of the recommended conditions would allow the proposed work to be consistent with preservation criteria Section 2.10 and Addendum B; meet the standards in City Code Section 51-4.501(g)(6)(C)(i) for contributing structures; and the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation. Task Force Recommendation That the request to install a new three-and-a-half-foot (3.5) white wood picket fence in the front yard be approved with the conditions that there is no scalloping of the pickets, as the ordinance requires a flat horizontal surface, and that the fence is 70% open as required by the ordinance.

June 1, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

The property owner must comply with specific design conditions—including fence height, openness, and picket shape—to receive the required permit for a front yard fence in a historic district.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Charles Lee McPherson

The applicant must adhere to specific design conditions to receive approval for the fence installation.

Junius Heights residents

The decision sets a precedent for how historic preservation standards are applied to front yard fences in the district.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 1, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

The owner of 4724 Junius Street is seeking approval to install a 3.5-foot white wood picket fence in their front yard. Because the property is in a historic district, the project requires a and must meet specific design standards set by city planning staff and the local task force.

Key Facts

  • The applicant requests a 3.5-foot white wood picket fence in the front yard.
  • The application (COA-26-000143) was filed on March 27, 2026.
  • City planning staff recommend approval provided the fence top is horizontal/parallel to grade and at least 50% open.
  • The Task Force recommends approval provided there is no scalloping on the pickets and the fence is 70% open.
  • The project must comply with preservation criteria Section 2.10, Addendum B, and City Code Section 51-4.501(g)(6)(C)(i).
  • The project must meet the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does this fence need special approval?
The property is located in the Junius Heights Historic District, which requires a for exterior changes to ensure they match the historic character of the area.
What are the main disagreements between the staff and the task force?
The staff recommends the fence be at least 50% open, while the task force requires it to be 70% open and explicitly prohibits scalloped picket tops.

Why It Matters

The property owner must comply with specific design conditions—including fence height, openness, and picket shape—to receive the required permit for a front yard fence in a historic district.

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Conflicting Design Standards

There is a discrepancy between the planning staff's 50% openness requirement and the task force's 70% openness requirement for the same fence.

Connected Entities

location4724 Junius StreetThe property address subject to the fence installation request.Map →
locationJunius Heights Historic DistrictThe historic district where the property is located, necessitating special desigMap →
organizationDepartment of Planning and DevelopmentThe city department managing the review process.Map →
personChristina ParessStaff member associated with the application file.Map →
personCharles Lee McPhersonThe individual who filed the application for the fence.Map →

Sources

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webapi.legistar.com

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