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Beachfront Construction Permit - 4723 Bluewater Hwy, Freeport (Treasure Island), Abstract 29 S.F. Austin Lot 7, Blk 7, San Luis Beach (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 fibercrete paving beneath the habitable structure, a crushed concrete driveway, and a septic system. The proposed construction is more than 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 proposed 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 may only permit the applicant to construct an enclosure beneath the habitable structure if the walls are breakaway and the construction is consistent with the requirements of the National Flood Insurance Program. 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 between the line of vegetation and 25 feet landward of the north toe of the dune is prohibited.
7) In the area 25 feet landward of the north toe of the dune to 200 feet landward of the line of vegetation, paving used under the habitable structure and for a driveway connecting the habitable structure and the street is limited to the use of unreinforced fibercrete in 4 feet by4 feet sections, a maximum of 4 inches thick. Paving areas beneath uncovered decks and stairs is prohibited.
Please be advised that the line of vegetation is dynamic. Structure may not encroach on the public beach. If the structure becomes located seaward of the line of vegetation because of loss of elevation, the structure may be allowed to remain in place if it does not significantly interfere with public access to the beach or present a public health and safety risk. Structures located seaward of the line of vegetation and landward of the line of mean high tide will periodically be reassessed on a case-by-case basis, and owners may be allowed to make certain repairs under the Beach/Dune Rules and local government plans.
Further, that a certified copy of this order be returned to the Flood Plain Administrator.