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ZBA considers 6‑foot fence variance for Salvation Army property; prior approval had lapsed
Summary
Representatives for the Salvation Army sought an area variance to install 6‑foot fencing around a front courtyard and rear parking area. The board heard presentation and materials, but the provided transcript excerpt does not include a final recorded vote.
Representatives for the Salvation Army presented an area‑variance request to permit two 6‑foot fences at the Salvation Army property, including a privacy vinyl fence around a front courtyard and a black chain‑link fence with privacy slats around a rear parking area.
Carrie Belovaric of Bemis Bay Architecture spoke for the project and Major John Merchant attended on behalf of the Salvation Army. Belovaric said the project had received a previous variance approval a few years earlier but that delays caused the prior approval to lapse and they were returning for renewed approval. She said the fences are requested to protect the privacy of sensitive clients at the facility and provided visual documentation to the board.
A board member noted the proposed fences meet setback requirements and that only height required the variance. Board members asked whether the project would proceed this year; the representative said groundwork was underway though fences would be installed in several months. The board did not record substantive public opposition during the excerpted record.
The transcript does not include a recorded motion, roll call or final vote on this petition in the provided excerpt; the board discussion focused on materials, timing and the privacy rationale for the taller fences.
