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3805 Overdale Drive beehives

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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 16, 2026.

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OpposedLeanne EplingSep 16, 2026

Speaking for her mother at 3800 Norbrook Drive, she opposed the hives, citing bees swarming near where her young children play and unknown allergy risks.

Board of Zoning and Planning - Sep 16, 2026 · 2:39:02 →
OpposedEmily ShearSep 16, 2026

An adjacent neighbor who initially supported the hives changed her mind, citing her anaphylaxis disorder, a three-year-old daughter, and the applicant's pattern of acting only after violations.

Board of Zoning and Planning - Sep 16, 2026 · 2:39:59 →
OpposedPalmer OshviSep 16, 2026

The 12-year-old granddaughter of the adjacent pool owners said she'd been stung three times swimming at her grandparents' and described a near-miss with a bee on her young cousin's eyelash.

Board of Zoning and Planning - Sep 16, 2026 · 2:43:01 →
OpposedStacy GibbsSep 16, 2026

Daughter of the pool-owning couple next door, she raised safety concerns about up to 300,000 bees near a new backyard pool where her children swim.

Board of Zoning and Planning - Sep 16, 2026 · 2:44:00 →
OpposedBonnie BowmanSep 16, 2026

The direct neighbor detailed five stings at her pool, said four of five surrounding properties oppose, and estimated hive populations and honey production approaching commercial scale.

Board of Zoning and Planning - Sep 16, 2026 · 2:45:48 →
OpposedAmy SauerSep 16, 2026

Bonnie's younger daughter stressed she isn't against beekeeping generally, but objected to the hive count, proximity to the pool, and the applicant's unwillingness to mitigate during earlier negotiations.

Board of Zoning and Planning - Sep 16, 2026 · 2:51:01 →