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August 19, 1991 <br />STAFF REPORT <br />Susan L. Metzger <br />1716 E. Wayne <br />South Bend, IN 46615 <br />PROPOSAL <br />Owner has installed fence along east and west lot lines. Fence <br />is San Ferndando style (as per Schuell Fence brochure from HPC <br />files) which consists of wood posts with a dual, braced rail and <br />chain link underneath. The section along the eastern lot line <br />runs from the detached garage to the front set back line of the <br />house. A drive - through chain link gate runs across the driveway <br />between the front most post and the east corner of the front <br />facade. The section along the western lot line embraces the rear <br />yard and meets the west corner of the rear facade with chain link <br />entry gate. <br />STANDARD . A S <br />I.. Wi,ndows__a_nd__Doors <br />1) Required <br />Major landscaping items, fencing, walkways, <br />streetlights, signs, and benches shall be compatible <br />with the character of the neighborhood in size, scale, <br />material, and color. <br />RECOMMENDAT.I,ONS <br />The Commission should determine whether the installed fence is in <br />keeping with the character of the neighborhood, i.e. <br />compatibility with the historic and architectural elements of the <br />district and more specifically, the traditional treatment of <br />fences in the district. A drive - through gate appears to be an <br />unusual element in the district. <br />