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Board approves 6‑foot white vinyl fence variance for corner lot on Albany Avenue
Summary
The board granted a variance to allow a 6‑foot white vinyl fence to be set back roughly 10 feet from the sidewalk on a corner lot; the applicant was sworn and the board discussed sight‑line standards and tree locations before approving the variance by roll call.
The Jackson Planning Board on July 20 approved a variance to allow a 6‑foot white vinyl fence on a corner lot fronting Albany Avenue.
Staff swore in the person presenting for Application 2. The agenda listed the application as filed by Suzanne and David Zoberman; the individual who took the oath and spoke for the application identified himself on the record as David Silverman. For clarity, the record shows the agenda name and the sworn speaker do not match exactly; the board heard testimony from the person who identified himself at the microphone.
The speaker who identified himself as David Silverman described the proposal as a solid, six‑foot white vinyl fence placed approximately 10 feet from the sidewalk/right of way and connected to the front right corner of the house on the right side and the left rear corner on the left. Board members and staff reviewed sight‑line standards — with one staff member referencing the AASHTO site‑triangle measurement — and confirmed that existing trees would remain outside the new fence. Board engineer Matthew Wilder said he had no issues with the application.
The chair opened the hearing for public comment; no members of the public came forward. The board then made a motion, seconded, and approved the variance by roll call.
The board requested that the on‑site layout and the hand‑drawn map be reconciled in the resolution language so field inspectors and contractors have clear instructions when implementing the fence.
