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Troy board approves 6‑foot fence variance for corner lot on Shady Creek
Summary
The Board granted a variance allowing a 6‑foot vinyl privacy fence along East Long Lake at 5027 Shady Creek after staff confirmed the proposed location sits outside the subdivision’s 15‑foot greenbelt easement; vote was unanimous among members present.
The Troy Board of Zoning Appeals on Oct. 1 approved a fence‑height variance for 5027 Shady Creek, permitting a 6‑foot high vinyl privacy fence to run along a front yard area where the zoning ordinance limits front‑yard fences to 30 inches.
City staff told the board the property is a corner lot in the R‑1B zoning district. The petitioner requested a 6‑foot fence that would run for roughly 72 feet along East Long Lake and return toward the house; after a revision and coordination with public works the proposed fence line was placed outside the subdivision’s 15‑foot greenbelt easement and therefore on private property in the front yard setback.
Dominic, the city staff member presenting the case, explained that the applicant revised the drawings after an earlier postponement so the fence would no longer occupy the greenbelt easement. Dominic said the net distance from the sidewalk to the proposed fence post line is roughly 29–30 feet (about 15 feet inside the property line and 14–15 feet from the sidewalk), and that the resulting backyard depth would be comparable to neighboring lots.
The petitioner told the board the family has small children and dogs and needs the fence for additional privacy and safety. Dominic also said there was no correspondence in opposition; one neighbor submitted a letter of support.
Board members discussed sightline and lot‑depth issues, and several members said the request was reasonable given the lot configuration. A motion to grant the variance carried on a recorded vote with all members present voting yes.
The board instructed staff to process the required building permit and final inspection after approval. The petitioner does not need additional city approvals provided the installed fence matches the approved plan and passes inspection.
