Planning Commission - Sep 07 2021
Approval of agenda for the meeting
Approval of minutes from the August 17th 2021 planning commission meeting
Variance request for swimming pool fence enclosure at 6455 Hawks Point Lane
Full Document Analysis
Votes (3)
Adopt the final agenda
Moved by Commissioners · Seconded by Not specified
Approve the minutes from August 17th 2021
Moved by Commissioners · Seconded by Commissioners
Close the public hearing
Moved by Commissioners · Seconded by Commissioners
Notable Quotes (2)
Generally this code is intended as a safety feature of the city of Victoria zoning code to prevent swimming pools from existing as attractive nuisances.
I don't know in what scenario it would be easier to get over a 60-foot 70-degree cliff than it would be a five-foot fence.
People (2)
Isaac PetersonPlanning and Code Enforcement TechnicianPresented variance request details and staff analysis for the Hawks Point Lane property.
Presented variance request details and staff analysis for the Hawks Point Lane property.
Jeff WigginProperty OwnerSeeking variance for pool fencing based on bluff topography and erosion control needs.
2 quotes
Seeking variance for pool fencing based on bluff topography and erosion control needs.
“The consensus from those that we brought in was that because there had already been significant erosion that there needed to be enough space to accommodate potentially large backhoes and dump trucks.”
Explaining why full fencing interferes with bluff maintenance equipment needs.
“So from a life safety perspective and we're sensitive to that my wife and I have two boys that are 9 and 13... that would have the locked cover could buy my security system.”
Addressing safety concerns regarding child access to the pool.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (1)
- August 17th 2021 (Planning Commission Meeting Minutes)
Ordinances & Resolutions (1)
City of Victoria zoning code requiring a 5-foot safety fence for underground and pools over 5,000 gallons/2 feet deep.