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Zoning board approves shorter picket fence at 130 Portage to improve sight lines
Summary
The Kalamazoo Zoning Board of Appeals approved a variance allowing a 2.5-foot picket fence around ground-mounted mechanical units at 130 Portage St., citing public-safety and site-uniqueness concerns; the vote was unanimous among members present and there were no public objections.
The Kalamazoo Zoning Board of Appeals voted to approve a variance for 130 Portage St. on Dec. 11, allowing a 2.5-foot picket fence around ground-mounted mechanical equipment where the zoning ordinance generally requires a solid fence tall enough to screen such units. The board adopted the finding of fact and then approved the variance in roll-call votes with all present members voting yes.
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