Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Fence Exceptions topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Leawood BZA approves series of routine fence exceptions and location variances
Summary
At its June meeting the board approved several fence-height exceptions and fence‑placement variances across Leawood, including requests at Overbrook Court, Canterbury Street, West 81st Terrace, 12900 Canterbury and Belinda Road; one neighbor raised an aesthetic objection to a vinyl fence.
The Leawood Board of Zoning Appeals approved multiple fence exceptions and related variances in routine votes.
At 9825 Overbrook Court, Rachel and Matthew Sleater received approval to replace an existing damaged 4-foot chain-link with a six-foot privacy fence along a rear property line to increase privacy and reduce dog barking; staff characterized the request as an exception rather than a variance and the motion passed unanimously.
At 14002 Canterbury Street, applicant Nick Cream explained a new-build fence had been installed prior to permit review. Neighbor Randy Goodwin said the white plastic fencing was visually inconsistent with the neighborhood and said he had not seen similar fences elsewhere in Leawood: "As I look out the front of my house, what I see is that shiny white plastic fence," he said. Staff advised the board the new fence material (vinyl with wood appearance) met material standards so long as it resembled wood; the board approved the request with direction that the fence be moved to the property line.
Other fence decisions included a request at 2015 West 81st Terrace from Chuck Keneally to replace failing wood fence with a 6-foot ornamental fence (approved), and a request at 12900 Canterbury from David Burson to repair and retain an existing 6-foot cedar fence after storm damage (approved). Jim Dougherty received approval to place a 4-foot aluminum fence on a corner lot at 8000 Belinda Road so the family could create safer play space for young children; he said adjacent neighbors planned matching fences.
All of these items were approved by the board by voice vote. Staff will issue written notices and applicants must follow standard permitting and inspection procedures.
