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Board approves taller black chain-link fence at Queen of Apostles property to curb trespass and debris
Summary
The zoning board granted a variance to increase allowable fence height to 7–8 feet along portions of the Queen of Apostles Parish property at 18 Woodlawn Avenue, citing concerns about trespass and trash from adjacent commercial property.
The Joliet Zoning Board of Appeals approved a variation allowing the Roman Catholic Diocese/Queen of Apostles Parish to install a taller fence—7 feet along most of the east side and 8 feet along the south and a southern portion of the east side—at 18 Woodlawn Avenue. The board voted 4-0 to approve the request; the applicant may proceed to apply for building permits.
Staff said the property is about 7.24 acres and lies primarily in an R-2…
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