Delavan Board approves Mayworm's fence variance after neighbor's actions alter height

The Walworth County Board of Adjustment meeting on June 11, 2025, focused primarily on a variance request from local residents Gary and Kathy Mayworm regarding their fence height. The Mayworms sought approval for a 6-inch variance to allow their existing fence to remain at a height of 6.5 feet, which exceeds the maximum allowable height of 6 feet.

During the meeting, it was noted that the Mayworms' fence had initially been installed at the permitted height. However, due to actions taken by a neighboring property owner, who washed away the base of the fence, the height was inadvertently increased. The neighboring owner confirmed that while he appreciated the appearance of the white vinyl fence, his cleaning efforts led to the current height issue.

The board received correspondence from John Olsen, the administrator for the Town of Delavan, which included details of the variance request and the town board's prior approval for the Mayworms' application. This correspondence was presented as evidence during the meeting.

After discussing the variance request, the board moved to recess the meeting until June 12, 2025, at 9 AM, indicating that further deliberation on the matter would continue at that time. The outcome of the variance request remains pending as the board prepares for the next session.