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Leawood BZA — votes at a glance (May 28, 2025): deck, fences, and exceptions approved
Summary
The Board of Zoning Appeals approved multiple variance and exception requests, including replacement of a nonconforming deck and several fence exceptions, and granted an exception/variance for fences on through and corner lots.
The Leawood Board of Zoning Appeals on May 28 approved a slate of variance and exception requests for decks and fences across the city, following the panel's decision to rehear and approve a separate pool-related variance at 8551 High Drive.
Notable approvals and short summaries: - Case 15-2025 — 12000 Fairway Road: Variance to side setback to replace an existing legal nonconforming deck in the same footprint; approved. The applicant said the deck had substantial rot and is being replaced to the same footprint for safety. - Case 16-2025 — 2340 West 103rd Street: Fence-height exception to replace mixed wrought iron/chain-link with a uniform wooden fence, citing safety for small children and dogs adjacent to a busy arterial; approved. - Case 17-2025 — 12705 Alhambra Street: Exception for placement of a fence on a through lot; approved. Applicant represented owner who requested added backyard enclosure for small children. - Case 18-2025 — 13153 El Monte Drive: Variance to place a fence in the side setback on a corner lot; approved. Applicant cited neighborhood consistency and dogsafety; board noted letters of support from the HOA. - Case 19-2025 — 4248 West 204th Terrace: Fence-height exception to replace an existing 6-foot nonconforming fence; approved. Applicant said existing fence was in dire need of repair. - Case 20-2025 — 9705 Overbrook Road: Fence-height exception to install a 6-foot fence at the rear property line adjacent to a native area, intended to keep sport-court balls from passing into brush; approved. Applicant said they would maintain the space between fences. - Case 21-2025 — 8328 Sagamore Road: Fence-height exception to replace a damaged chain-link fence with a 6-foot wood privacy fence to block an adjacent dog's access and match neighboring privacy fences; approved. Speakers asked that property lines be confirmed by the fencing contractor and that permits/inspections be followed. - Case 22-2025 — 13212 Granada Drive: Exception for placement of a 4-foot steel fence 10 feet from the rear property line to align with neighbors and an HOA-approved landscape easement; approved.
Most applications were approved unanimously or with affirming votes after the board considered the applicable LDO criteria. Applicants and staff were told they will receive written notice and that permits and inspections remain required; staff emphasized compliance with any applicable easement or stormwater rules where relevant.
