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Council overturns Water Resources Board denial to let resident relocate boat hoist
Summary
Council granted an appeal allowing a resident at 33800 Jefferson to move a four‑post boat hoist closer to deeper water after the Water Resources Board denied the request for failing to meet a 10‑foot side setback; the petitioner cited unusable muck and a neighbor's written no‑objection.
The council voted to grant an appeal from a Water Resources Board denial allowing a resident to relocate a private four‑post boat lift at 33800 Jefferson.
Petitioner Mark Rzycki told the council the existing hoist has been unusable for two years because muck has packed against the seawall; he said a barge operator charged $2,000 to remove his boat earlier this year. He presented a neighbor’s written letter stating no objection. Several councilmembers visited the property and described the shoreline as “a total mess” and said many docks in the area are nonconforming under the ordinance.
Council members discussed procedural questions about the Water Resources Board denial and whether city council acts as the appeals board; the planner and city attorney’s office explained that the council functions as the appeals board for water‑resources ordinance matters. After discussion, Councilman Rebello moved to approve the appeal and Councilman Frederick supported the motion; the council voted in favor with no recorded opposition.
