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Depew Zoning Board grants Strickland Automotive fence variance after resident alleges permit noncompliance

Village of Depew Zoning Board of Appeals · January 9, 2026
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Summary

The Village of Depew Zoning Board of Appeals approved an amended variance allowing Strickland Automotive to move and replace a fence at 0 Humboldt Place after staff said the applicant will combine parcels and address sight-triangle and lighting concerns raised by a neighbor.

The Village of Depew Zoning Board of Appeals voted 4–0 to grant an amended area-variance that will allow Strickland Automotive to locate a fence closer to the property line at 0 Humboldt Place. The decision followed staff explanation of required parcel consolidation and a resident’s public comments alleging prior permit noncompliance.

Josh King, representing Strickland Automotive, told the board he was seeking relief for fence height and placement because utility lines along River Street and Humboldt Place require the fence to be located so utilities remain outside the enclosure. "We're asking for variance on behalf of my client," King said during his presentation.

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