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Council approves 0.5-foot fence-height variance and related contingencies at 33601 Outley Park Drive
Summary
The council approved a 0.5-foot fence height variance for 33601 Outley Park Drive contingent on compliance with the city planning memo; applicant agreed to withdraw a front-yard setback variance and to install fence per zoning requirements and sign an easement agreement.
The Solon City Council approved a Planning Commission recommendation to grant a 0.5-foot fence-height variance for the property at 33601 Outley Park Drive. The Planning Commission’s approval was contingent upon compliance with the Planning Department memo dated July 8, 2025. The property owners, identified in the application as Yatin Patel and Kachita Kavanka, were present and agreed to the contingencies.
During the meeting Mr. Patel agreed to withdraw a requested front-yard setback variance and consented to install the approved fence in accordance with zoning-code requirements, including installing the fence 30 feet back from the street right-of-way. Mr. Patel also agreed to sign an agreement accepting responsibility for installing a fence through the city drainage easement along the rear of the property.
Councilmember Bentley moved approval and described the applicant’s personal circumstances, noting the applicant’s daughter has special needs and requires the fenced yard for a service animal; that motion was seconded and the ordinance was approved by roll call. The approval was conditional on satisfying the planning memo’s requirements and the applicant’s written agreement regarding easement responsibilities.
No modifications to the Planning Department conditions were recorded at the council meeting. Implementation requires the applicant to comply with the Planning Department memo and execute the easement installation agreement before final administrative approvals.
