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Board allows 5-foot side-yard fence after neighbor support letter
Summary
Catherine and Craig Mahoney received a one-foot height variance to keep a 5-foot side-yard fence at 1234 Viewmont Drive; a nearby neighbor's letter backing the fence and applicants' drainage concerns were read into the record.
The Zoning Board approved a one‑foot fence‑height variance for Catherine and Craig Mahoney at 1234 Viewmont Drive after the applicant and a neighbor explained the work was intended to address recurring drainage problems and to improve safety for children.
Catherine Mahoney said she brought plans to the town for preapproval, but after discussing drainage with contractors the fence was positioned slightly forward to avoid wet ground around post locations. Craig Mahoney described previous basement moisture problems he addressed with a trench and drain that influenced how the fence was sited.
Board members reviewed the application and a written letter from neighbors Hisham and Leila Kefaga, who said the fence has provided added privacy and safety for children and does not harm neighborhood character. The board discussed the length of non‑compliant fence sections (22 feet) and confirmed the variance request covers the 5‑foot height in the side yard. Mr. Dolman moved to grant the variance, noting the change appeared substantial but that moving the fence could create environmental harm; the motion passed.
