Neighbors urge Menards to finish fence after store leaves gap; city says rezoning limits what it can require

Bowling Green — Neighbors who live behind the Menards site told the Board of Commission on Sept. 16 that a stop in fencing at the rear of the store has created a “gateway” that funnels people through yards and has led to trespassing, theft and safety concerns.

Leanne Kerr, who identified herself as a Price Avenue resident, said the absence of a continuous fence behind Menards has changed daily life for several neighbors. “The lack of fencing where they stop the fence has created basically a gateway, for our neighborhood,” Kerr said. “It’s funneling people through on a consistent basis all times of the day and night.”

Hannah Tibbs, whose home sits adjacent to the open section, described multiple incidents and provided staff with photos and a police call record. “I came out to get in my car one day and a man in a black mask and a black hood came up and ran at me,” Tibbs said. “He stood outside laughing. I called the…