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Commission approves Sunbury Meadows screening plan after neighbors press for denser plantings
Summary
The Sunbury Planning and Zoning Commission on Oct. 27 approved an amendment to the Sunbury Meadows development text allowing landscaped screening in place of an eight-foot privacy fence, contingent on neighbor sign-off, as-built documentation and city enforcement.
The Sunbury Planning and Zoning Commission on Oct. 27 approved an amendment to the development text for the Sunbury Meadows apartments that allows dense vegetation on the southwest mound in place of a pre-approved 8-foot privacy fence, provided the developer meets conditions agreed with staff and the neighbors.
Commissioners said the change matters because it affects privacy, nighttime light intrusion and long-term maintenance for nearby homeowners. City Administrator Daryl Hennessy told the commission staff supports a vegetation-based solution if the applicant commits to clear conditions and documentation for enforcement.
Jim Olin, speaking for the applicant, described a pilot installation: “Really, what we've done is we focused on the first two houses to see, hey, what type of…
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