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Bruce Holman, a neighborhood resident, said workers had begun installing barbed wire on the top of the fence and said \"barbed wire has no business in the neighborhood.\" He said the fence and the brackets for barbed wire make the site look out of character with the surrounding residential area.

Staff and a board member advised that barbed wire is only acceptable in industrial-zoned lots and that the application before the board did not request barbed wire; staff suggested making a condition addressing barbed wire if the board were to approve the fence. The board also noted a dilapidated building on the property that staff should document when the case returns.

The applicant was not present. The board voted to push the case to the next month and directed staff to re-notify the applicant so the applicant could appear; one board member moved to continue the case and another seconded the motion. The board indicated it would consider a condition prohibiting barbed wire if the application returns for approval.

No final decision on the fence height or setback was made at the hearing; the continuation preserves the board’s ability to impose conditions when the applicant attends and staff provides the additional documentation requested.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Toledo - Administrative Board of Zoning Appeals on 2025-07-21 10:00 AM - Jul 21, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","A public commenter objected to barbed wire and the appearance of a seven-foot chain-link fence at 1701 Star Avenue; the Board of Zoning Appeals continued the matter to the next month to notify the applicant and gather additional information.","taxTitle","Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio","taxId",2665,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6654803,"Board approves 6-foot vinyl privacy fence variance at 2946 117th Street",233,1653000,1886000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5442806-1e484c963e16967e5a7d6bac2353827c&start=1653&end=1886","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5442806-1e484c963e16967e5a7d6bac2353827c/thumbnail_1653000.jpg","/articles/6654803/Toledo/Lucas-County/Ohio/Board-approves-6-foot-vinyl-privacy-fence-variance-at-2946-117th-Street","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6654803-363368a9af6b426e106d397e0c328008/orig.mp4?Expires=1775131066&Signature=XJ4c4EFkUei1-9XGCYPXRkCmwmsshYixQkPCGCoMS7wnXiIIO~YQ1hDbmd9D4THVU0Gac0Ycd21XthaRiuE2BHCxWyTVF9YiQt9BR7E5AZhfCMFSJSMVLA0kOiX~c4L7MEyBbntR~RWOW75UC9Bk81LsnU3~dY-7FTINVg2A9CwxRRyl5kYHlHJZLzQ8~XWq-~Z8yc2s-LHC4rHZe2N9pAHxGk7EXYqf7COjdB16vnWVN1V4t3wQw4S2g5zcOfb4Oi0vThMJ2-keZ~U0LldHwkAbME4oO3dCah3qj5JREB~oJtNxn6uO9cmQmFlVWWPNeHAY1SmtL7nzeyNLetVd8A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Administrative Board of Zoning Appeals approved a variance allowing a property owner to install a six-foot high solid vinyl privacy fence within the front-yard setback at 2946 117th Street.

Applicant Thomas Hughes told the board he is seeking a 6-foot fence around his property, with a 4-foot gate by the garage, to provide a secure area for his miniature schnauzer and to make his 91-year-old mother-in-law feel secure outside on the back porch. \"I've got a 91 year old mother-in-law living with me, and she does not feel secure to even go out and sit on my back porch,\" Hughes said.

Board members asked whether the new fence would follow the same footprint as the existing fence; Hughes confirmed it would. After brief discussion, the board voted in favor of the variance. Roll-call responses recorded were unanimous in favor. Staff said the applicant will receive a written approval and will need to obtain a permit through the planning office before installation.

The board’s action applies only to the zoning setback requirement; the applicant must still secure required permits and follow standard inspection and installation procedures.","The Toledo Board of Zoning Appeals granted a variance allowing a 6-foot solid vinyl fence to replace an existing fence within the front-yard setback at 2946 117th Street; applicant cited safety and care needs for family members.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6654806,"Toledo zoning board grants 6-inch variance for Winona split-rail fence amid neighbor dispute",1066,195000,1261000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5442806-1e484c963e16967e5a7d6bac2353827c&start=195&end=1261","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5442806-1e484c963e16967e5a7d6bac2353827c/thumbnail_195000.jpg","/articles/6654806/Toledo/Lucas-County/Ohio/Toledo-zoning-board-grants-6-inch-variance-for-Winona-split-rail-fence-amid-neighbor-dispute","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6654806-4605f44777c0b77c920cc1b5025a1429/orig.mp4?Expires=1775131066&Signature=cke8F-~plqB8-3fViUzvPiZHx08gTVinfGH0CZvyiZgFwYbSWKfeJj9Yvv7QeI7qc-HbdVz04CgBTF8O9-qHU3k8XNzaJoxY86qyeKonGsNk~DArzeUptOBwqPhubKJ9qSNbksapzqkBL~6g5HBr-LIqW~24-yW2E-tEFBA8gMnhjmJBFyhWOKblOzq1ZfvuZu1oypJl4Nhe2JEui81a5e4f~8nJwidIZqGj2sUiK48aGQnoqjJQ~YVz3ZZsZKFNWfLl5y5nqGEBSejHD6iWe4pljGFHwil5k~frKOkaweZ3KXqcgw8Fgx4HDk6nUxTbRyTM2L2SlFuESlz3vzPJ9Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Administrative Board of Zoning Appeals in Toledo on an appeal approved a variance allowing a homeowner to keep a 48-inch split-rail fence in the front-yard setback at 5068 Winona Drive, despite objections from adjacent neighbors.

The board approved the variance by roll call after hearing testimony from neighbors and the property owners. The board noted the applicable code (code reference shown on the agenda packet) sets a front-yard fence limit at 42 inches and that the requested variance was therefore six inches over that standard.

Brian Bedehan, a neighbor who said his property is at 5058 Winona Drive, told the board the fence was installed \"without a permit or a survey\" and that it is \"partially on our property.\" He said the neighboring household’s dogs and repeated confrontations have created safety concerns for his family and grandchildren and that he filed for a civil protection order after an incident that prompted a 911 call. Sandy Bedehan described repeated instances she said were intended to intimidate the family, including letting dogs out and comments from the neighbor.

Matthew King, who identified himself as a resident of 5068 Winona Drive, urged the board to approve the variance and described the fence as a security measure for his family. \"As far as the height of the fence, it's more for security purposes. I work third shift. She's home by herself alone most of the time,\" King said, adding the fence has been in place since May 16, 2022.

A staff member and the board clarified that their legal authority is limited to the zoning code question — whether the front-yard fence height may remain at 48 inches — and that other disputes (including trespass, property-line, and harassment claims) appear to be civil matters outside the board's power. The record shows staff cited the code section from the packet and said the front-yard standard is 42 inches.

After discussion, the board voted to approve the variance. Roll-call responses recorded at the meeting were: Devan Overton — yes; Julie (Randalls/Bridal — as recorded) — yes; Eric Craig — yes; Christie (Sondrant/Sonnkran — as recorded) — yes; Robert Pasker — no; Nathan (last name recorded earlier as Napke) — yes. The board did not record a motion text in the minutes beyond approval of the variance; staff said a letter of approval would be sent to the applicant with next steps for permitting.

The board cautioned the Bedehans that the zoning remedy was narrowly tailored to the fence height; the board does not adjudicate private civil claims or criminal allegations, and those matters were raised by speakers at the hearing. The Bedehans and the Kings were each encouraged to pursue separate legal remedies for property-line or conduct disputes.

The board’s vote resolved only the zoning variance request; any enforcement, permit requirements, or civil claims remain separate and were not decided by the board.","The Administrative Board of Zoning Appeals approved a variance allowing a 48-inch split-rail fence in the front-yard setback at a Winona Drive property after testimony about safety concerns and a neighbor dispute; the board noted its authority is limited to the code variance.","actionData","errors"]

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