HomeMy WebLinkAboutPZ2023-229DATE: July 10, 2023
TO: Historic Landmark Commission
FROM: Elayna Luckey, Planner I
SUBJECT: Request for a certificate of appropriateness to construct a circular drive and add a
deck to a side porch.
FILE: PZ2023-229
STAFF REPORT
Christy Williams is requesting permission to construct a circular drive, walkway, deck and new
steps at her home located at 2485 Liberty Avenue. Ms. Williams states she no longer feels she
can safely navigate backing onto the busy street from her drive. Included in your packet is a
letter from Ms. Williams and a number of examples of circle drives within the district.
The proposed circle drive would be eight (8) feet wide and tie into the existing four (4) foot
sidewalk located along Liberty making a total of twelve (12) feet of concrete in front of the
home. Examples provided by Ms, Williams reference properties with an attached porte cochere
appropriate for the design of the structure, and to drives that mostly pre date the adoption of
the second phase of the Historic Ordinances in 1997.
While it should be noted that Liberty and Laurel are one-way and tend to have high speed
traffic, most if not all circular drives predate the ordinance. In the last ten (10) years, the
commission has heard five requests for circular drives. All were denied except for one on Rusk
Street where the new drive extended through a side yard, and not in front of the structure.
Staff recommends denial of the proposed circle drive as the ordinance discourages parking in
front yards, as well as the tie into the existing sidewalk could potentially block pedestrian foot
traffic.
The proposed deck and new steps would be constructed of wood, with three (3) steps from the
grass to the deck. A railing would be constructed around the deck with 4 by 4 post and 2 by 2
forty two (42) inch spindles. Ms. Williams states that the existing brick steps are original to the
home, and have deteriorated greatly and are not safe for use.
Ms. Williams has also proposed a walkway from the requested circle drive to the new entry.
While staff has recommended denial of the circle drive, installing a walkway from the deck to
the sidewalk would be an appropriate and staff would support this action.
Staff recommends denial of the proposed driveway in the front yard and approval of the
request for the walkway, deck and steps with the following conditions.
1. All applicable permits and inspections be obtained through the Building Codes
Department.
2. The walkway tie into the existing sidewalk, not an additional circle drive.
The house is not listed in the SPARE Beaumont Survey.
Exhibits are attached.
BEAUMONT
Plamning & Commtmity Development
Case Type:Planning and Zoning
Case Sub Type: Certificate of Appropriateness
Case it: PZ2023-229
Location: 2485 LIBERTY AVE, BEAUMONT, 77702
Individuals listed on the record:
Applicant
Christy Williams
2485 Liberty St
Beaumont, TX 77702
Property Owner
Christy Williams
2485 Liberty St
Beaumont, TX 77702
Reason for Request of a Certificate of
Appropriateness
Paint
New Construction
Demo
Fencing
Miscellaneous
Has request been made before?
If yes, date:
Notes:
Case Status: REVIEW
Tag Name: Add circular drive, walkway to side porch
and add deckllanding to side porch
Initiated On: 5i24/2023 8:57:45AM
Home Phone:
Work Phone:
Cell Phone: 409 782-8086
E-Mail: Christybmt@yahoo.com
Home Phone:
Work Phone:
Cell Phone: 409 782-80136
E-Mail: Christybrnt@yahoo.com
circular drive, walkway to side porch and deckilanding for side porch
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This is not a building permit, additional permits may be required
for the proposed scope of work.
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Case d: PZ2023-229 Printed On: 5126/2023
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May 22, 2023
TO: City of Beaumont Board of Historic LandMark Commission
REQUEST FOR: Certificate of Appropriateness
Address: 2485 Liberty Ave/St.
Owner: Christy A. Williams
(409) 782-8080
Chi�islybmt ._,yahoo.com
Request to modify property by:
1. Adding an g' wide concrete drive at the front of my property
2. Adding a wooden deck In front of the eastern door of my home
3. Adding a connecting walkway between the deck & drive
Reason for changes
1.Concrete driveway.....:
I am a 71 year old single woman that needs to drive off my property in a forward motion.
bought this property in 1991 and have seen a high increase of traffic and consistency of flow of
vehicles. I have had a few issues this past year with my sight and with my hearing and realize
that I need to prepare for me to safely enter my busy street as I age. Although I have much
improved, I no longer feel safe to back Into Liberty St. traffic. I am designing an extension of
my driveway to enter Liberty St traffic flow with a forward movement of my car with this new exit
drive to the east side of my property,
Verification of Historic Appropriateness:
am enclosing many photos of homes In my neighborhood that are consistent with this
driveway feature as part of this era. I love living in OldTown with It's preservation of this period
of history. Homes built In the 30's and 40's often had these circular drives for esthetic purposes,
not just for practical reasons. My plans are for both reasons. I will coordinate my landscaping
and walkway to add beauty and value to my properly and to this neighborhood, as well as safety
for me currently and as I age.
Photos Included:
The first picture is my home in review at 2435 Liberty St..
The second picture is three doors east from my home where I work at 2431 Liberty St.
purchased this property a few months after my home, in 1992. it already had the concrete
drive In front when I purchased It. It is far easier to see the traffic and safer for me to leave the
property and enter the street. I want my home to be as safe as my business property.
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I'm also Including pictures of two homes one block east at Liberty and 7th street, and two 1 "�
pictures of properties two and three blocks further on 7th and South St.
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Going west, you'll find a historic circle drive next door to me at 2497 Liberty St.. I've been told
that my neighbors home was owned by the Stedman family who owned a produce company
near l_lberly St. and Park St. downtown at the time that these homes were built. The drive there
appears to be the original drive, made with a brick herringbone pattern. It is very aesthetically
beautiful and in good condition. :i+9
Continue to view the home (photo enclosed) situated one half block north of us at the corner
of 9th and Broadway (360 9lh st,). This structure Is another of the older homes In tills area. It
also has an entrance and exit drive onto 9th street, .t_1.1c)> :i_(Z( �
In the very next block of Liberty (2500 block) west are two more homes with entrance and
exit driveways. All of the photos enclosed are within two miles of my property. All are south of
Calder, flanked by 7th and 9th street on the east & west sides of this neighborhood. I found
more similar driveways, but these should be sufficient to represent the change that I am
requesting and should authenticate the appropriateness of this addition to my home.
2 and 3. Reason for changes to the new deck and walkway:
My existing brick steps appear to be the original steps built with this home. They have
deteriorated and now have weeds and vegetation growing through the bricks. A now deck will
make it easier to exit that door onto a safe platform and will have three safe steps down to the
grass level. I will also add an attractive walkway connecting this deck with the now drive
around. As a homeowner, I should maintain the quality of my home by making these
improvements.
I trust that you will approve my plans to improve my living situation and the value of my
home. Feel free to contact me directly with any further questions or concerns.
Sincerely,
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Christy Williams
(4090 782-9086
Ch ristybmt@yahoo.corn
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