TO: Zoning Commission
THRU: Craig Harmon, CZO - Senior Planner
FROM: Demetrios Moutos, AICP - Planner II
DATE: March 10, 2026
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A26-11 - Variance (Fence Height/Minimum Setback)
SteelFab of Virginia, Inc. (Chuck Craig, owner/agent) requests a variance from the City's fence/wall standards (Section 30-5. D.4). The company seeks to keep the existing chain-link fence at 0 Shaw Mill Rd (PIN 0429257544000) at six (6) feet in height and in its current yard/setback location to secure an industrial steel fabrication site. This request is in place of the four (4) foot maximum height and minimum setback requirements for fencing in the front and corner side yard areas.
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COUNCIL DISTRICT(S):
Council District(s)
City Council District 3 - Antonio Jones
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Relationship To Strategic Plan:
This request directly supports the City's FY2025 Strategic Plan mission to provide "quality and sustainable public services" that support communities and businesses.
Most Direct Alignment
* Goal I - Safety & Security (Objective 1.3): The applicant states that the existing fence height and location deter unauthorized access and illegal dumping on an active industrial site. This intent supports the City's goal to maintain a safe and secure community, including the objective to ensure a low incidence of property and violent crime.
Secondary Alignment
* Goal II - Diverse & Viable Economy (Objective 2.4): The request enables the established industrial business to continue operating by maintaining site security and limiting operational disruption related to relocating or downsizing the fence. This approach helps the City sustain a favorable development climate that encourages business growth.
* Goal III - City Investment Planning (Objectives 3.2 and 3.4): The City applies land use regulations (strategic land use) in this case and addresses recurring dumping and trespass, described by the applicant as a quality-of-place and compliance issue. These actio...
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