Board approves outdoor-storage allowance for Green Shield Decks at 820 Hendricks Drive

The Lebanon Board of Zoning Appeals voted to approve a development standards variance allowing outdoor storage at 820 Hendricks Drive for Green Shield Decks.

Planning staff explained the site previously received a limited approval in 2020 tied to the then-applicant, Grand Industrial, and that any change in ownership or use required BZA review. Staff said recent aerial photos show the storage area has already been expanded west and that existing fencing encloses the area. Staff recommended approval provided any unpaved drive or storage areas are paved, existing fencing is maintained, and the applicant plants three 6-foot evergreen trees along the west side outside the fence to screen Abner Longley Park.

Ray Peters, representing Adam Row and Green Shield Deck Builders, told the board the lighter areas on the aerial are concrete and the remainder is asphalt, and said the applicant is “willing to do” the required evergreens. He said materials to be stored would be kiln-dried lumber and composite decking.

Chair (Mr. Coots) called for a motion; the board approved the variance with the listed conditions by roll call.

The BZA’s approval covers the use but does not replace future development-plan reviews that will check setbacks, landscaping, and other technical standards. No members of the public spoke on Docket 26-5 during the hearing.

The decision is subject to the recorded conditions: paving of any unpaved storage/drive areas, maintenance of the existing fencing, and installation of three 6-foot evergreens outside the fence on the west side.