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DATE: June 11, 2012
TO: Historic Landmark Commission
FROM: Stephen C. Richardson, Planning Manager
SUBJECT: Request for a certificate of appropriateness to allow the paving
of city right-of-way for parking
FILE: CA-2166
STAFF REPORT
The Planning Manager recommends denial.
Raul Barajas, the property owner, has requested a certificate of
appropriateness to allow the paving of city right-of-way for parking
in front of his house at 2560 Smart.
Mr. Barajas placed gravel in front of his house without any permits.
He is using the area for the parking of vehicles. On May 3, 2012,
Mr. Barajas was cited for laying down the gravel without a certificate
of appropriateness. Parking is not permitted on grass areas and
grassed areas may not be paved or otherwise destroyed without a
certificate of appropriateness.
In addition, the City of Beaumont Transportation Division does not
support the improvement of the right-of-way in front of the
residence for vehicle parking. This improvement would increase the
risk of collision because vehicles parked there would have to move
backward onto Smart with little warning to conflicting drivers already
on the road. Parallel parking in the right-of-way is not supported
either unless it is designed as part of the street, so that option will not
work either. Transportation states that the property owner should
construct a driveway that enters their property and provides parking
for their vehicles outside of the right-of-way.
Exhibits are attached.