Planning Commission Meeting: April 2026
City of Port Orange
4/23/2026 Signed Minutes
The Planning Commission considered a variance request for a 6-foot-tall fence at 5968 Shady Creek Lane. The variance sought to allow the fence to be located less than 5 feet from a right-of-way, instead of being in line with the front plane of the house. The request was denied by a vote of 1-4. Public comment included opposition from HOA representatives and residents concerned about the fence and existing litigation regarding a rear fence. The City Attorney clarified that City code overrides HOA code. The applicant stated the fence was previously approved by the HOA and cited the need for family safety. The denial means the item will not go to Council unless appealed.
- Board:
- Planning Commission Meeting
- Date:
- 2026-04-23
- Type:
- Minutes
- Decision:
- Denied
- Address:
- 5968 Shady Creek Lane
- Applicant:
- Peter Francis
PC Agenda 4-23-26
The Planning Commission of the City of Port Orange will consider a variance request for 5968 Shady Creek Lane. The applicant, Peter Francis, seeks to allow a 6-foot-tall fence to be located less than 5 feet from a right-of-way, deviating from Land Development Code Sections 16-3(b)(2)(f) and 16-3(b)(3)(a), which require it to be in line with the front plane of the house. The meeting is scheduled for April 23, 2026. Public comment is scheduled but no specific comments are detailed in this agenda.
- Board:
- Planning Commission Meeting
- Date:
- 2026-04-23
- Type:
- Agenda
- Address:
- 5968 Shady Creek Lane
- Applicant:
- Peter Francis
PC Packet 4-26-26 Updated
The Planning Commission considered a variance request for a 6-foot-tall fence at 5968 Shady Creek Lane. The applicant, Peter Francis, sought to allow the existing fence, located less than 5 feet from the right-of-way in a secondary front yard, to remain in place. The fence was installed approximately 10 years prior to the meeting, without a permit, to provide privacy and safety for a family member with a medical condition. Staff recommended denial, citing that literal interpretation of the code would not deprive the applicant of rights and would not work undue hardship, as a 4-foot fence or a 6-foot fence in line with the front plane of the house would be compliant. The applicant argued that the corner lot's secondary front yard abuts a HOA common area, not another residence, thus not impacting neighbors' views or safety. The Police Department confirmed no accidents or safety incidents related to the fence. Public comment was limited to two phone calls received by staff regarding the proposed variance, with no further details provided.
- Board:
- Planning Commission Meeting
- Date:
- 2026-04-23
- Type:
- Agenda_packet
- Decision:
- Staff recommended denial. The document does not state the final decision of the Planning Commission.
- Address:
- 5968 Shady Creek Lane
- Applicant:
- Peter Francis
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