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Board approves 4‑foot picket fence variance for 49 Colton Drive
Summary
Carl and Marissa Mottz received board approval to install a 4‑foot white vinyl picket fence two feet inside the sidewalk at 49 Colton Drive to provide a secure yard for their young child; neighbors present raised no objections and the approval is subject to township engineering review.
Carl and Marissa Mottz told the Plymouth Township Zoning Hearing Board they want to install a 4‑foot white vinyl picket fence at 49 Colton Drive to create a secure outdoor area for their one‑year‑old son and family dog. "We're proposing to put a fence in. Um, it's a 4ft picket fence," Carl Mottz said when presenting the application.
The Mottzes said they had spoken with immediate neighbors on Allenale Road and that those neighbors did not object. Board members asked about sight-line and snow removal concerns; the applicants said the fence is see‑through and that two feet between the sidewalk and fence should be workable for snow removal, with the possibility of moving it back if needed.
The board granted the variance and recorded the approval, noting any engineering issues raised by the township should be addressed before construction.
The applicants were advised to confirm setback placement once a survey is completed and to coordinate with the township engineer on any technical issues before installation.
