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Board OKs security fence and variance for University Park corner lot after petitioner cites trespassing
Summary
The Board of Appeals approved a variance and a security exemption so Thomas McKeown may build a six-foot vinyl fence at 4415 Beechwood Road, University Park, citing repeated trespassing and thefts from Route 1 frontage.
The Prince George's County Board of Appeals on Sept. 24 approved a variance and a security exemption to allow a six-foot vinyl fence in the front yard of a corner property at 4415 Beechwood Road in University Park.
Petitioner Thomas McKeown asked the board to validate an existing side-yard depth condition and to permit a proposed six-foot vinyl fence along the side of the house that fronts Route 1. He told the board Route 1 frontage has led to repeated trespassing and thefts: "I've had trespassers in my property. I've had people enter my house ... multiple people trespassing across, coming in, trashing my yard," McKeown said, describing the security rationale for a higher front-yard fence.
McKeown told the board he had neighbor approval for the plan and that the University Park Town Council provided a letter of support. The board noted the property is a corner lot and that the petitioner explained the fence would be set back 35 feet from Route 1 and 40 feet from Beechwood Road so it would not create sight-line or visibility hazards. The board determined the statutory standards for a security exemption and variance had been met and approved V-45-25 and the security exemption, by a 3-0 vote; Vice Chair Johnston moved approval and Member Stanton seconded.
Board staff will follow up with the petitioner on required permit submissions and any conditions attached to the building-permit review.
