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Prince George's County Board of Appeals approves variances for three property owners, reschedules two cases
Summary
At its Dec. 3, 2025 meeting the Prince George's County Board of Appeals approved three variances for property owners citing unique corner lots, topography and safety needs; two other cases were excused or rescheduled because petitioners or interpreters were not present.
PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, Md. — The Prince George's County Board of Appeals met Dec. 3 and approved variances for three property owners seeking to validate existing conditions or build additions, citing unique lot shapes, topography and safety concerns.
Chair Boulware called the hearing to order at 6:00 p.m. and reiterated the board's criteria for granting variances under council bill CV16-2021, section 27-36-13(d) of the zoning ordinance, including that the parcel must be “unique and unusual” and that any variance be the minimum relief necessary.
Jim and Wanda Thorpe, owners of 1913 Crack Willow Court in Upper Marlboro, requested a security exemption and variances to validate an existing 6-foot fence and an accessory structure on their corner lot. Wanda Thorpe told the board the fence provides “protection for our kids” and that the family often uses the yard for gatherings. Vice…
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