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Amityville ZBA approves three 6‑foot fence variances with standard stipulations
Summary
The Amityville Zoning Board of Appeals approved three separate variances allowing 6-foot privacy fences at 32 Cedar Street, 55 Macdonald Avenue and 43 Forrest Place. Each approval carried a 5–0 vote and identical stipulations requiring permits, conformity with submitted plans, the "good" side outward, and compliance with codes.
The Village of Amityville Zoning Board of Appeals on May 21 approved three separate variances allowing 6-foot privacy fences at 32 Cedar Street, 55 Macdonald Avenue and 43 Forrest Place.
Chairperson Eric Taylor opened the meeting and the board took a combined series of votes on homeowner requests under Section 183-139 A(3) of the Village code. William Young of 32 Cedar Street said he bought his home about 18 months ago and sought two additional sections of 6-foot fence because his lot is narrow (about 33 by 230 feet) and nearby homes already have similar fences. Amanda Dugan of 55 Macdonald Avenue said she owns her home six years and requested a 6-foot fence for privacy; she noted a vacant lot behind her home and that she has two children, ages 2 and 3. William Valleau of 43 Forrest Place said existing fence sections are failing and requested replacement and additional 6-foot fencing for privacy.
Each application carried a unanimous 5–0 vote. Approvals included identical stipulations: the fence must conform to the plans submitted to the board; the applicant must secure a fence permit; the "good" side of the fence must face outward toward neighbors; and the installations must comply with all state, village and local codes. The vote records show Eric Taylor, Todd Brice, Timothy McManus, William Ordon and Joseph Ronzo voting in favor of each motion.
No members of the public spoke in favor of or against these three fence applications during the meeting.
The board’s actions mean the applicants may proceed with obtaining required permits and scheduling inspections in accordance with village requirements.
