04-18-1996 Public Hearing and Regular Meeting

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• • Staff Report May 23, 1996 Appeal of the Enforcement Officer's Decision #A96-003 Requested BX: John C. Cazdenas, property owner Requested For• The request is for 114 Bay Colony Drive, which is further described as Lot 40; Block 1; Bay Colony. Zonis (RI) Low Density Residential Purpose of Request• The applicant is appealing the decision of the Enforcing Officer to deny a building permit for construction of a residential front yazd fence directly adjacent to the shoreline of Galveston Bay. The permit was denied under the provisions of Sect. 10-502 of the City's Zoning Ordinance 1501, which limits construction material to chain link and prohibits a fence on the front lot line adjacent to Galveston Bay. Ba ound• The applicants live on bayfront property on Galveston Bay just south of the Houston Yacht Club. They have requested a permit to construct a decorative see-through wooden fence to enclose a portion of their yazd that fronts the bay. The purpose of the proposed fence is to provide a safe azea in which their two yeaz old daughter can play outdoors without the danger of her wandering into and drowning in the bay. Additionally, the applicants note that their primary purpose for constructing the fence is to protect their daughter and other small children who visit their house. Analysis: Zoning Ordinance Section 11-604 establishes the conditions under which the Boazd may grant an appeal. The guidelines aze as follows: .