Are front outdoor foyer screens allowed on the exterior of a condo in Delray Beach Florida

I live in Boca Delray Golf and Country Club. Due to a fall that I had chasing after my small dog that ran out of the house and was nearly hit by a landscaping truck passing by my foot was caught on this flimsy hazardous gate that I installed to keep him from running I am still suffering these injuries since 3/22/23. Also, I have noticed that most people that come to my door, step over this gate, which also causes another hazard. I have put in a variance with my HOA, and was denied, due to it not maintains an attractive and uniform appearance. However, there are several patios and various other exterior non uniform appearances around the other condos. I was denied this variance by only one person, the President of our individual condo building. He also informed the rest of the master board not to approve this variance. I am looking for this as a safety measure. How can one person have so much power over all the residents?