Homeowner battles HOA over illegal 8 foot fence installation

In a recent government meeting, officials discussed several key developments, including a new residential project, an architectural review for a veterinary clinic, and a contentious fence height revision in a planned unit development.

The meeting began with the approval of a preliminary plat for Tillery Park, located off Baker Place Road. The development will feature 120 residential lots spread over 37 acres, with 92 designated as single-family detached homes and 28 as single-family attached units. The minimum lot size for detached homes is set at 5,100 square feet, while attached homes will have a minimum of 2,640 square feet. The project will also include necessary infrastructure such as sidewalks, street trees, and a landscape berm along Baker Place Road. The planning staff recommended approval, which was unanimously supported by the committee.

Next on the agenda was an architectural review for a veterinary clinic at 435 Westhaven Court. The site, currently zoned for professional use, is adjacent to a recently constructed preschool and a dentist office. The proposed clinic will feature stone and hardy board siding, a shingle roof, and metal accents. The planning staff confirmed that the design complies with zoning conditions and recommended approval, which was also passed without opposition.

The meeting concluded with a discussion regarding a major revision request from a homeowner at 4113 Hammonds Ferry. The homeowner sought to keep an 8-foot tall fence that had been installed, despite community regulations limiting fence height to 6 feet. The homeowner cited privacy concerns and issues with neighboring properties as reasons for the request. However, the local homeowners association (HOA) expressed disapproval of the taller fence, complicating the homeowner's appeal. The planning staff recommended disapproval of the request, emphasizing the HOA's stance as a significant factor in their decision.

Overall, the meeting highlighted ongoing development efforts in the area while also addressing community standards and regulations that govern residential modifications.