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DATE: May 14, 2018
TO: Historic Landmark Commission
FROM: Adina Ward, Planner II
SUBJECT: Request for a certificate of appropriateness to create a parking space in the front
yard.
FILE: CA-2887
STAFF REPORT
Ricky and Elizabeth Martinez have submitted a Certificate of Appropriateness for a new
driveway at 2590 Gladys Avenue. The driveway was installed without a Certificate of
Appropriateness, but applied for due to notices received that the driveway is in violation. The
parking spot created by widening the driveway is partially located in the front yard of the
property as well as in front of the structure, when the driveway approaches from the side street.
The Beaumont Code of Ordinance states that within a Historic District, "Within front or side
yards, off-street surface parking is not permitted on grassed areas. Said grassed areas may not
be paved or otherwise destroyed without a certificate of appropriateness."
Staff recommends approval of the request with the following condition:
1. A minimum six (6) foot wood or masonry privacy fence be installed from the front corner of
the house across the newly paved area, west to the property line at 10th Street, creating a screen
from the front yard for parking, and leaving a paved walkway in front of the fence.
The house is not listed in the SPARE Beaumont Survey.
Exhibits are attached.