HomeMy WebLinkAboutPZ2023-180DATE: May 15, 2023
TO: Planning Commission
FROM: Derni Engman, Planning Manager
SUBJECT: To consider a request for a sidewalk waiver.
FILE: PZ2023-180
STAFF REPORT
Harry Kilgore requests a waiver to the sidewalk requirement for a new parking lot to service Tia
Juanita's restaurant located at 5565 Calder Avenue Street. If approved, this request would
allow sidewalks to be waived ved to along Calder Avenue and East Caldwood Drive.
Section 26.03.004(3) of the Subdivision and Site Development Regulations state, "The planning
and zo n in g commission m ay grant a waiver to the sidewalk require en t if the applicant can
prove there is an engineering reason for not installing c7 sidewalk." Per the letter,, they state the
following reason for the sidewalk waiver:
1. The owner budgeted $2,300 for a simple parking lot and the estimated cost of the
unplanned sidewalks is estimated to be $11,5 , which is five times higher than the
budget for the parking lot, in an area that lacks a sidewalk network.
City Engineering staff has reviewed the request for a waiver and states, "...could not identify any
design or constructability challenges that the proposed sidewalks would be present. The only
negative aspect of installing the sidewalks would be the unforeseen costs that the owner would
incur per Mr. Kilgore' letter."
As an engineering reason was not identified, planning staff recommends denial of the request.
Exhibits are attached.
BEAUMC3NT
Planning & Community Development
Case Type:Planning and Zoning
Case Sub Type: Sidewalk Waiver
Case M PZ2023-180
Location: 5565 CALDER AVE, BEAUMONT, 77707
Individuals listed on the record.
Applicant
Harry Kilgore
PO BOX 429
Beaumont, TX 77704
Case Status: REVIEW
Tag Name: Sidewalk Waiver request for Tias new
parking lot
Initiated On: 4/19/2023 2,28,54PM
Home Phone:
Work Phone: 4098925,067
Cell Phone:
E-Mail:
Reason for Submittal Tian" s has purchased the lot next to them, with the intent to use it as
additional parking for it's customers. Installing a sidewalk would cost
more than the property itself.
Notes:
Case Type: Planning and Zoning Page 1 of I
Case #: PZ2023-180 Printed On- 4124/2023
KRISTON CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC.
New Construction & Maintenance
P.O. BOX 429 * BEAUMONT, TEXAS 04. (409) 892-5067
April 2l,2023
City,of Beaumont
PO Box 3827
Beaumont, Texas 77704
To whom it may concern
Re: Request for deleting the
requirements for sidewalk
installation at new parking area
at 5565 Calder Ave.
We are requesting that the City of Beaumont delete the requirement of the installation of
sidewaf ks for a proposed new pa rki in area at the Southeast corner of Ca Ide r Aven ue and E.
Caldwood Drive, Beaumont Texas.
The owner budgeted $2,300.00 for a simple parking lot and the 'estimated cost of the
unplanned sidewalks is estimated to be $11,56 .00, which is 5 times higher than the budget for
the parking lot, in an area that lacks a sidewalk network.
Very Truly Yours,
Harry H. Kilgore
President
INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
City of Be,-Ruitiont, Texas
Date: April 21, 2023
To: Demi Engman, Planning Manager
From: Molly Villarreal, P.E., C.P.m., City Engineer
Subject: Engineering Comments for Sidewalk Waiver Request at 5565 Calder Avenue
(Tia Juanita's Pai-king Lot Expansion)
COMMENTS
City staff could not identify any design or constrLIC t ability challenges that the proposed
sidewalks would present. The only negative aspect of installing the sidewalks would be the
unforeseen costs that the owner would incur per Mr. Kilgore's letter.
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PZ2023-180: Request for approval of a sidewalk waiver.
Applicant: Harry Kilgore
Location: 5565 Calder Avenue
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