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Board grants variance for front-yard fence at 4893 Tayport Avenue; owners say HOA approved
Summary
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.
The Grove City Board of Zoning Appeals voted to grant a variance for Kevin and Yvette McDaniel at 4893 Tayport Avenue (parcel 040-011158) to encroach approximately 3 feet into the 30-foot front building setback on Sunny Rock Lane, allowing a 4-foot-tall fence to sit about 27 feet from the front property line. The board’s action was unanimous.
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.
