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Andrew Wilsey, identifying himself as owner of Superior Fence and Rail and representing the McDaniels, told the board the installed fence “does not impede or become a safety hazard” given existing vegetation and the fence height. He added the encroachment does not affect visibility triangles or access to utilities in the right-of-way, according to his presentation.

Board members confirmed the inspector had determined the fence’s location was roughly three feet from the required setback. Kevin McDaniel, the property owner, identified himself for the record and said the homeowners’ association had approved the fence; he offered HOA paperwork but staff said the board does not have jurisdiction over private HOA approvals and that the paperwork was not required for the board’s decision.

Before approving, the board clarified whether the motion should be recorded on behalf of the applicant who filed the appeal (Tory Moore of Superior Fence and Rail) or in the homeowners’ names; the chair amended the motion to reflect the filing on behalf of the McDaniels by the applicant. The board also discussed whether an additional building-department inspection was needed; staff indicated the inspector had already visited and that a final inspection could be scheduled through the zoning staff as needed.

Chair Hellinga moved to grant the appeal; the motion was seconded and passed on a roll call with Mr. Brandt and Mr. Hahn voting yes. Because the fence was already in place, the chair noted there was no need to wait the 21 days before proceeding with an inspection.

The board closed the item and noted the homeowner may contact the zoning inspector, Laura Scott, to schedule any final inspection.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Grove City - Board of Zoning Appeals","oneSentenceSummary","The Grove City Board of Zoning Appeals unanimously granted a variance allowing a 4-foot fence to encroach about 3 feet into the 30-foot front building setback at 4893 Tayport Avenue; the board noted the fence had already been installed and that the homeowners had HOA approval.","taxTitle","Grove City, Franklin County, Ohio","taxId",53876,"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},6462217,"Board of Zoning Appeals grants rear-setback variance for deck at 3530 Wehrland Way",201,171000,372000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5811827-f4f03fbd98708e2c9041a2f74d8d78a2&start=171&end=372","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5811827-f4f03fbd98708e2c9041a2f74d8d78a2/thumbnail_171000.jpg","/articles/6462217/Grove-City/Franklin-County/Ohio/Board-of-Zoning-Appeals-grants-rear-setback-variance-for-deck-at-3530-Wehrland-Way","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6462217-d2983388d3adb6b3c7bbce33f58ef47b/orig.mp4?Expires=1771195440&Signature=hLNdopMgow-AbHtrHOEUaRxEM0zl5Mo1Ollh4yPU9o9ocu-~2GC6HUNX3pWQ49XfElYn2nxMPi8Ch-v4b2uuSyh9AzVlbLvdAAI4PG-kw3~27nzcPY6D-Bk0rpZzMOWCPVWcxDYJEcLnu-54eyn3qRyi-gJU5OVg4RSn6yiO7PNW4EhLyuykt6EgLllLj2PU~ZY3DB15VU6EK9~TJCzdGXPg7iUEXFZ0jC0y4el6xKub9B0wG1wsl6aOZzVd0a8CpqBUIW~BzP0TsQ6~iRL4HebxaZjS7YDhpwxD2SvElXkL3-kRRCucz499LVeNLnVMKed5Ni4aQzoOIe6cysEHBQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Grove City Board of Zoning Appeals voted unanimously to grant a variance to property owner Abigail Skoda of 3530 Wehrland Way (parcel 040-017753) to encroach approximately 9 feet into the 25-foot rear setback so the owner may build a deck, leaving a rear-yard setback of roughly 17 feet. The board added a condition that construction begin within 12 months.

Skoda testified to the board, identifying herself as the property owner, saying the family “recently purchased the new build… and we really enjoy the home. We would like to build a deck and a patio off the back.” She told the board the current no-build area covers almost the entire backyard and prevents the deck the family seeks to add.

Board members noted the lot configuration and neighboring relationships when considering the request. The record includes written neighbor support, Skoda said, naming Debbie and Mark (Lockhart) and neighbors Autumn and Steven as having submitted letters backing the project. Chair Hellinga moved to grant the appeal; the motion was seconded and carried on a roll call vote with Mr. Brandt and Mr. Hahn joining Hellinga in the affirmative.

The board advised that, while the variance is approved, applicants typically should not begin construction within 21 days because the decision can be appealed to city council. Chair Hellinga noted that in his 12 years in the role, a reversal by council has been rare.

No other conditions were placed on the permit beyond the 12-month start requirement. The board accepted the neighbor letter into the record as evidence of support.

The board adjourned after handling the item; the board’s next scheduled meeting was mentioned as October 27 on the record.","The Grove City Board of Zoning Appeals unanimously approved a variance allowing a deck to encroach about 9 feet into the 25-foot rear setback at 3530 Wehrland Way, with construction required to begin within 12 months.","actionData","errors"]

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