Commission approves Certificates of No Effect for repainting and a backyard fence on two landmark properties

Staff reported two recent Certificates of No Effect for landmark properties. The first, CNE26-01, concerns the Van Ness house at 280 Zane Grey Drive; the owner proposed repainting wood elements in colors aligned with the house’s historical palette and staff and the development director determined the change could be issued a Certificate of No Effect (the brick will not be painted). The owner provided historic subdivision brochure material as additional documentation, and staff will take updated photographs after the work is complete.

The second, CNE26-02, concerns the Kiva House in the Chapel area on Links Drive. The owner will install a redwood rear-yard fence that will remain behind existing architectural wing walls so the front walls remain visible from the right of way; staff confirmed the project conforms with height limitations but noted the fence will require a separate fence permit. Staff will photograph the property after completion for the commission record.

Commissioners had no objections during the update, and staff said they will follow up to document the completed projects for the commission.

No formal roll-call vote was recorded in the transcript for these administrative certificates; staff said the decisions were made by staff and the development director following review.