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Commission recommends fence variance at 7848 Guadalupe Way to allow iron fence at property line
Summary
Planning staff recommended and the commission voted to forward a recommendation to city council to allow a fence on the property line at 7848 Guadalupe Way so the owner can secure the yard for a pet; staff and commissioners noted POA covenants and golf‑course fence standards may still apply.
The Planning and Zoning Commission voted to recommend that the city council grant a variance allowing a fence closer than the ordinance’s 10‑foot golf‑course setback at 7848 Guadalupe Way.
Kathy LaRouche, who identified herself as a Diamondhead resident and the property owner, said she wants a black metal or aluminum fence on the property line to keep a puppy from escaping and to preserve a safe walkway around the porch. "If we put the fence 10 feet back, we're actually 5 feet from our current steps on our porch, which is a safety hazard," she told the commission.
Staff explained the ordinance permits a 4‑foot black aluminum or metal style fence adjacent to golf course property and that wooden privacy fences are not allowed along the golf course edge. Staff also noted the Property Owners Association (POA) may still have covenants in effect and that a POA general‑manager letter objecting to the request is in the packet; the city can grant a variance, but owners may need POA permission to proceed.
Commissioners asked whether similar exceptions had been allowed; staff said the city has previously allowed fences in some golf‑course adjacency cases, particularly where pools or safety concerns existed, and recommended approval because the proposed placement would not change land use or density.
A motion to adopt the staff findings and recommend approval to city council was made and seconded; commissioners recorded approvals in the meeting record. Staff reminded the applicant to check POA covenants and said the council has final authority.
Next steps: the commission will forward its adopted findings and recommendation to the city council for a final decision, and staff will notify the applicant about any additional POA requirements.
