Louisville Board of Appeals approves fence variance for 193 River Drive

The Louisville Board of Appeals voted unanimously Sept. 25, 2025, to grant an area variance allowing installation of a 6-foot-high fence not to exceed 50 feet in length at 193 River Drive (tax map #8.054-1-23.1). Chairman Dan Casey opened the meeting at 6:36 p.m.; the vote occurred after a brief public comment period and board discussion.

Code Clerk Terri O'Keefe read the variance request from homeowners Cody and Aurora Clary, who sought a 6–7-foot fence along the left rear of the parcel in the RR (Resort Residential) zoning district, where the local regulation limits fence height to 4 feet. O'Keefe also read a response from the St. Lawrence County Planning office stating the application was "returned for local action pursuant to the memorandum of understanding." Resident Phillip Silmser, the neighbor to the right of the property, said he "did not have any concerns related to the request."

Board members discussed site conditions, noting the property is not on the water side of River Drive and that an existing hedge row occupies the proposed installation area. Scott Lashomb moved to approve the area variance as proposed; Herbert Ducolon seconded. The motion "passed unanimously." The board then adjourned at 6:50 p.m.

The formal action approves a 6-foot fence up to 50 feet long for tax map #8.054-1-23.1; the homeowners and the directly impacted neighbor were not present at the hearing but had been notified by mail, according to the clerk. No appeals or conditions were recorded in the meeting minutes.