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Commission grants small fence‑height waiver after homeowners cite pet safety concerns
Summary
A couple in Rolling Acres sought a waiver for a rear‑yard fence extension added to prevent a neighbor’s dog from entering their yard; the commission approved a limited waiver after hearing the applicants recount a dog death and their months‑long construction of the fence.
William and Dawn Flynn requested a waiver of development standards (WS25‑0557) after adding a 2‑foot wooden extension to an existing block wall where the neighboring lot’s higher grade left an inadequate barrier. The applicants said they built the wood extension over several months to stop a neighbor’s dog from jumping into their yard; they also described a prior medical emergency involving their dog that they attribute to the existing wall configuration.
Neighbors did not present public testimony at the hearing. Commissioners discussed aesthetics and the possibility of slatting the neighbor‑side of the fence to reduce visual impact. Commissioner Gibson said, "Sometimes tall walls make good neighbors," and encouraged the applicants to consider slatting the neighbor side to improve appearance; Commissioner Mojica moved to approve WS25‑0557 and the motion passed.
The approval was recorded as final action unless appealed; applicants were reminded that the county enforces building/permit requirements moving forward.
