HomeMy WebLinkAboutPZ2023-210DATE: June 26, 2023
TO: Planning Commission
FROM: Adina Josey, Senior Planner
SUBJECT: To consider a request for a sidewalk waiver,
FILE: PZ2023-210
STAFF REPORT
Don King of Fittz & Shipman, Inc., requests a waiver to the sidewalk requirement for restaurant
to be located at 3120 Washington Boulevard, If approved, this request would allow the
sidewalk to be waived along 6th, Street.
Section 26.03.004(3) of the Subdivision and Site Development Regulations state, "The planning
and zoning commission may grant a waiver to the sidewalk requirement if the applicant can
prove there is an engineering reason for not installing a sidewalk." The following engineering
reasons are provided in the attached letter:
1. The existing ditch along 6` Street occupies the entire right-of-way on the west side of
the roadway leaving no room, for a sidewalk.
2. A sidewalk extending northward from Washington Avenue does not lead to any other
business.
3. Since there is no curb and gutter along 6111 Street, it would be impossible to construct a
sidewalk within the right-of-way.
City Engineering staff has reviewed the request for a waiver and states, "Mr. Kings letter does
not provide an engineering reason for which a sidewalk cannot be constructed along 6t' Street.
Culverts will need to be installed in the existing open ditch to accommodate the proposed
sidewalk. Installing culverts is proven to be feasible by the existing culvert and surface inlet
located in the southeast corner of the property. The existing open ditch serves a relatively small
drainage area, therefore installing culverts is not anticipated to negatively impact the overall
drainage.'
Planning staff recommends denial of the request.
Exhibits are attached,
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Planning & Conimunity Development
Case Type:Planning and Zoning Case Status: PAY FEES
Case Sub Type: Sidewalk Waiver Tag Name: washington and 6th st
Case #: PZ2023,-210 Initiated On: 5/1612023 7:56:46AM
Location: 3120 WASHINGTON BLVD, BEAUMONT, TX
Individuals listed on the record.
Applicant
Don King
1405 Cornerstone Court
Beaumont, TX 77706
Reason for Submittal
Notes:
Home Phone:
Work Phone: 4098327238
Cell Phone:
E-Mail: dking@fitzshipman.com
To waive sidewalk requirement on Washington and 6th st
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INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
City of Beaumont, Texas
Date: June 9, 2023
To: Adina Josey, Senior Planner
From: Amalia Villarreal, RE., CY.M., City Engineer
Subject: Engineering Comments for Sidewalk Waiver Request at 3120 Washington
Boulevard
COMMENTS
Mr. Ding's letter does not provide an engineering reason for which a sidewalk cannot be
constructed along 6"' Street.
Culverts will need to be installed in the existing open ditch to accommodate the proposed
sidewalk. Installing culverts is proven to be feasible by the existing, culvert and surface inlet
located in the southeast corner of the property. The existing open ditch serves a relatively small
drainage area, therefore installing culverts is not anticipated to negatively impact the overall
drainage.
Page I of I BEAUMONT
PublicWorks
Fittz&Shipman
INC.
Ronald D. Fittz, P.E., R,P.L.S. (1948-1987)
Terry G. Shipman, P.E,, Senior Consultant
Bernardino D. Tristan, P.E., Chief Executive Officer
May 15, 2023
Ms. Elayna Luckey, Planner
City of Beaumont — Planning Dept.
801 Main, Suite 210
Beaumont, Texas 77701
RE: Request for Sidewalk Waiver-- Eit" Street Sidewalks
3120 Washington Blvd - at 6t" Street
Dear Ms. Luckey,
Consuffing Eingineers and Land Surveyors
Daniel A. Dotson, P.E., President
Donald R. King, P.E., Vice President
rs Proj. No. 23082
We hereby request a VARIANCE to the sidewalk requirement (Sidewalk Waiver) for 3120 Washington
Boulevard for the following reasons',
1) The existing ditch along 6th Street occupies the entire right-of-way on the west side of the roadway leaving
no room for a sidewalk.
2) A sidewalk extending northward from Washington Avenue does not lead to any other businesses
3) Since there is no curb, and gutter along 6th Street, it would be impossible to construct a sidewalk within in
the Right -of -Way.
Please contact me for any questions or comments.
Sincerely,
Ffttzp,?Sh1pman, Inc.
by:
Donald R. KI
for the Firm
HG-TR01
1405 Cornerstone Court - Beaumont, Texas 77706 - (409) 832-7238 - fax (409) 832-7303
Tx Board of Prof Engineers Firm No. F-01160 e Tx Board of Prof Land Surveyors Firm No. 100186
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!023-210: Request for approval of a sidewalk waiver.
plicant: Don King of Fittz & Shipman, Inc.
,ation: 61h Street at 3120 Washington Boulevard
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