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Beachfront Construction Permit - 5150 Bluewater Hwy (CR 257), Freeport San Luis Beach, Abstract 29 S.F. Austin Block 1, Lot 13 (Precinct 1)
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The Brazoria County Flood Plain recommends that permission be granted for the beachfront construction and dune protection of a single-family residence with concrete paving beneath the habitable structure, a concrete driveway, and a septic system. The proposed construction is located within 200 feet landward of the line of vegetation. According to the Bureau of Economic Geology, the area is stable.
Based on the information provided the following recommendations are made:
1) Cisterns, septic tanks, and septic fields are prohibited from being constructed seaward of any structure serviced by the cisterns, septic tanks, and septic fields. As proposed, the septic system plan appears to comply with this requirement.
2) The applicant proposes to construct a habitable structure seaward of the Building Setback Line, which is prohibited without an exemption from Brazoria County. To qualify for an exemption, the applicant must demonstrate to the satisfaction of the County that no practicable alternatives to construct seaward of the Building Setback Line exist.
3) The County must ensure the proposed construction is consistent with the FEMA-approved county commissioners’ court order.
4) The County must limit the area of enclosures below BFE to 299 square feet and must ensure the enclosure is designed to minimize impacts to hydrology.
5) Should there be a change in project design, construction materials, or construction methods or in the condition of the construction site after the permit has been issued, the County shall require the permittee to apply for a new or amended permit or certificate.
6) Paving or altering the ground below the lowest habitable floor in the area between the line of vegetation and 25 feet landward of the north toe of the dune is not proposed in this application and is prohibited.
7) The County must ensure the proposed construction is located as far landward as is practicable. It appears the proposed driveway could be reduced, allowing the structure to be located farther landward.
8) The applicant proposes to construct the habitable structure seaward of the Building Setback Line, which is prohibited without an exemption from Brazoria County. To qualify for an exemption, the applicant must demonstrate to the satisfaction of the County that no practicable alternatives to construction seaward of the Building Setback Line exist.
If any part of a structure comes to be located seaward of the line of mean high tide, it becomes an unauthorized structure on state-owned land. Repairs are prohibited and the state may act to remove the structure.Further, that a certified copy of this order be returned to the Flood Plain Administrator.