09-24-1992 Public Hearing and Regular Meeting ZBOA

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=!!iIP!H!~i_I_I"j~jl!Jrllll! ::::::::::;:::::;::::::::::::::::::::::;:~:~:~:~:~::~~:~:~:~~:::::::~::::::::::::::::::::~:::::;::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::~~~::~::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::;:::::;:::::::::::;:::::::::::::::::::::;:=:=:::::;:::;:::::;::::;:::::::; ....................... ........................................ . -. ........................ ReQuested For: 2803 Crescent View which is further described as Lot 4 of the Crescent View Subdivision (See Exhibit A). ReQuested By: Mr. Allen C. King on behalf of Mrs. Adelaide C. King, property owner. ZoninS!: R-l, Low Density Residential Puroose of ReQuest: The - applicant has erected a chain link fence parallel and adjacent to the water line of Galveston Bay. This is in violation of Zoning Ordinance Section 10-502. The applicant is seeking a Special Exception to allow the fence to remain in place. Background and Analysis: The applicant's home is located at 2803 Crescent View. This is a waterfront piece of property. The Zoning Ordinance defines the front yard of waterfront property as "the yard extending along the whole of the lot line directly adjacent to the shoreline ... and the horizontal distance between the front lot line and the front of the principal building (Section 3-100)." The applicant has erected a front yard fence adjacent to the shoreline of the bay. The fence which was erected without a building permit, actually extends fifteen (15) feet beyond the front property line and is located on public property (See Exhibit B). Even if the fence did not extend beyond the property line, it would be in violation of Zoning Ordinance Section 10-502 which states "fences shall not be permitted on the front lot line directly adjacent to Galveston Bay". After receiving a complaint regarding the fence, the City notified the applicant of the violation by certified letter (See Exhibit C). This letter gave the applicant thirty (30) days to