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DeKalb panel approves 8-foot privacy-fence variance for North First Street home
Summary
The DeKalb Planning and Zoning Commission on Oct. 20 approved a variance to allow an 8-foot vinyl privacy fence at 3140 North First Street to reduce light intrusion from a neighboring property; staff recommended approval and a neighboring property owner spoke in support.
The DeKalb Planning and Zoning Commission on Monday, Oct. 20, approved a variance to allow an 8-foot-high vinyl privacy fence to be built along parts of the side and rear yards at 3140 North First Street.
The variance was requested by property owner Sharon Gordon Rogers, who said the taller fence would reduce glare and “lessen the impact of floodlights” shining into her home. Commission staff recommended approval, citing the lot’s size, existing vegetation and the proposed taper to a 3-foot fence near the front of the house to reduce visibility from North First Street. The motion passed by roll call vote; four commissioners voted yes and the motion carried.
Rogers told commissioners the extra two feet of height would help block illumination from floodlights on…
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