BOA No. 16377 Northwest 68th Street Front Yard Fence Variance
At a glance
- What: Variance from the Chapter 59 front-yard fence regulations at 801 Northwest 68th Street for an 8-foot brick privacy wall in front of a new home on a small corner lot in a SPUD.
- Outcome (2026-11-05): approved 3-0 as meeting the statutory requirements, modified to a maximum height of 6 feet instead of 8 feet. No public comment.
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What was discussed
- The developer cited break-ins, theft of construction materials and lack of privacy from an abandoned storage facility across the street to the east, plus an all-glass front and a $1.2 million listing price; neighbors on the street reportedly had no objection.
- Planning staff (Sarah Welch) explained that the fence rules along the street captioned as Chartell (likely Shartel Avenue) were individually negotiated in the SPUD (6 feet maximum) and are not eligible for a variance; the only variance available was to the front-yard fence rule on 68th Street.
- Members found 8 feet imposing but said the wall fits the architectural character and a 6-foot wall would meet the same security goal.
Sources
Log
- 2026-11-05 - Board of Adjustment - approved 3-0 as meeting the statutory requirements, modified to a maximum height of 6 feet instead of 8 feet. No public comment.