Planning & Zoning Meeting for March 3rd, 2026

The City of DeKalb Planning and Zoning Commission convened to discuss a variance petition from the property owner at 200 St. Andrews Drive. The request involved approval for a six-foot high privacy fence and a detached garage in the front yard, which required variances from several articles of the Unified Development Ordinance. The applicant emphasized safety concerns for their children and pet, and the need for additional garage space to avoid parking vehicles in the street. Staff recommended a compromise location for the fence and garage to comply with setback requirements and avoid encroachment on pedestrian paths. After public comments and consideration of neighborhood concerns, the commission denied the original fence location but approved the staff-recommended variance for the fence and detached garage, contingent on conditions to prevent encroachment. The meeting also briefly noted upcoming agenda items and recent amendments to floodplain regulations.