Zoning Variance Approved for 824 Ferne Drive

Original title: 824 Ferne Drive - Request for a front yard setback variance from (50) feet to zero (0) feet for columns, gates, and a fence in the A-1 (Agriculture) district; BV2025-082 (Debra Grise Applicant) District 3 - Constantine (Kathy Hammel, Project Manager)

Record date · July 28, 2025

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What This Bill Does

The Board of Adjustment has approved a request to reduce the front yard requirement from 50 feet to zero feet at 824 Ferne Drive. This change allows the property owner to install columns, gates, and a fence at the property line within the A-1 Agriculture district.

Why it matters

The property owner at 824 Ferne Drive is now permitted to construct perimeter security and decorative features at the edge of their property line, bypassing the standard 50-foot requirement for the A-1 district.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Debra Grise

The applicant is granted permission to build structures closer to the street than typically allowed in the A-1 district.

Indirectly affected

Residents of District 3

Property owners in the vicinity may see changes to the streetscape due to the installation of gates and fencing at the property line.

Key Facts

The Board of Adjustment approved a front yard setback variance for 824 Ferne Drive.
The required setback was reduced from 50 feet to zero feet.
The variance applies to the installation of columns, gates, and a fence.
The property is located in an A-1 (Agriculture) zoning district.

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The application was filed under reference number BV2025-082.
The project is located in District 3 (Constantine).
The variance request was introduced on July 2, 2025.
The status of the request is officially marked as 'Passed'.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 'setback variance' mean for this property?

It means the property owner is granted an exception to the standard rule that structures must be set back 50 feet from the front property line, allowing them to build right up to the property line.

What is being built at 824 Ferne Drive?

The approved allows for the construction of columns, gates, and a fence.

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