The Historic Design and Review Commission Compliance and Technical Advisory Board on March 21 approved a front‑yard iron fence at 808 North Pine Street with a condition that the overall fence not exceed 4 feet and that pedestrian and driveway gates not exceed 4 feet 6 inches.

Applicant Michael Ramirez, who said he purchased the 1897 home three months ago, asked the board to allow arched elements to provide character to the pedestrian and driveway gates. Staff noted the board’s guidelines call for front yard fences not to exceed 4 feet and said the only issue was the arch height at the gates. Staff recommended approval provided no portion of the fence exceeds 4 feet, noting the board could eliminate arched gates if they caused greater height.

Ramirez said his intent was to add “some character” and that his proposed arch on the pedestrian gate would likely be “no more than 6 inches” above the 4‑foot limit. Staff clarified administrative allowances by Development Services sometimes permit about 6 inches for grade changes or fabrication, and commissioners suggested requiring the fabricator to provide a section drawing showing dimensions to ensure compliance.

The board approved a motion to allow the pedestrian and driveway gates to reach no more than 4 feet 6 inches while keeping the remainder of the fence at 4 feet, and instructed the applicant to provide dimensioned fabrication drawings prior to final permitting.