Troy board approves three fence variances for corner and arterial lots

The Troy Zoning Board of Appeals approved three separate fence-height variances at its June 3 meeting, citing lot configuration, existing landscaping and safety concerns.

2100 Cumberland: Homeowner Jose Daniel Rivera Masias asked to replace a damaged 4-foot wood fence with a 6-foot vinyl privacy fence on a corner lot. Rivera said the fence line would remain outside the clear-vision triangle and that increased pedestrian and vehicular traffic along the nearby street raised safety and privacy concerns for the family’s two young children. A neighbor and the contractor spoke in support. The board approved the variance on a 3–1 roll call (Mr. Abthera yes; Miss Brooks yes; Mr. Fryzen no; Mr. Wilson yes).

2026 Blue Spruce: Owner Michael Booker sought a 6-foot privacy fence along John R (an arterial) with an 18-foot setback from the property line; the zoning ordinance prescribes a 50-foot front-yard setback along this arterial. The application included a platted 15-foot greenbelt and existing screening. After discussing lot width and the greenbelt, the board voted unanimously to approve the variance.

16 Pheasant Run: Homeowner Mark Shams sought a replacement 6-foot vinyl privacy fence on a lot bounded on three sides by public roads. Contractor Ray Porett described heavy adjacent traffic on Liveroy and said the existing landscaping helped preserve sight lines; the board approved the request unanimously, citing the three-sided configuration and traffic/safety rationale.

What it means: The board emphasized case-by-case evaluation of sight lines and neighborhood context. Several members noted they are cautious about precedent but said mature landscaping and lot geometry limited visual impact in these particular applications.

Votes at a glance: 2100 Cumberland — approved 3–1; 2026 Blue Spruce — approved unanimous; 16 Pheasant Run — approved unanimous.