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VARIANCE RESULTS
RE-EVALUATED
This form is issued by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) to document the results of the formal
application submitted to the Department for a waiver or modification to Texas Government Code, Chapter 469, the Texas
Architectural Barriers Act; the Architectural Barriers Administrative Rules; or the Texas Accessibility Standards (TAS). The
owner of the referenced building or facility and the person making the submission has been advised of this determination.
KENNETH R WILLIAMS
CITY BEAUMONT
801 MAIN ST
BEAUMONT, TEXAS 77701
(Person Making the Submission)
CITY BEAUMONT
801 MAIN ST
BEAUMONT, TEXAS 77701
(Building / Facility Owner)
(1of1)
❑ New ❑ Addition
® Alteration ® Historic
❑ State Lease
TDLR PROJECT #:
T'AJIL S2023025224
Project Information:
Project Name:
Jefferson Street Infrastructure
Facility:
Jefferson Street Infrastructure
Location:
700 block Jefferson St
City:
Beaumont, TX 77701
Item(s) Requested to Waive or Modify:
TAS Section #:
Request to allow the cross slopes at the replaced sidewalks on Jefferson St at the Cathedral
403.3
Plaza to exceed
2% (averaged at 4.5%).
The following decision is based on the information and supporting documentation submitted to the department and has been
issued in accordance with Chapter 469.151 and 469.152. It does not address compliance with the Americans with Disabilities
Act (ADA) or any other local, state, or federal requirements. For information on the ADA, please contact the regional ADA
Hotline at (800) 949-4232, or the United States Department of Justice at (202) 514-0301.
® Approved ❑ Disapproved ❑ Postponed ❑ Not Required ❑ Mixed
Comments:
Request to allow the cross slopes at the replaced sidewalks on Jefferson St at the Cathedral Plaza to exceed 2%
(averaged at 4.5%) has been reconsidered with the additional information submitted. Based on plans and
information submitted, the sidewalk condition is a replaced sidewalk to improve drainage on the SE corner of
Jefferson St (north side of Plaza) which is part of the entrance to the historic Cathedral building. While it was not
demonstrated that an alternate accessible route could not be provided, it was demonstrated that the existing
balusters of the handrails cannot be removed/replaced along this plaza/route as doing so would destroy the
historical significance of the plaza and cathedral entrance based on letter from the Texas Historical Commission.
Based on Chapter 469.151 and TAS 202.5, this variance is approved.
This variance is applicable only to the referenced project number unless noted otherwise and is not intended to imply that
similar or future projects will be issued the same results nor does it alleviate compliance with any other codes or standards.
A denial of a Variance Application may be appealed in writing within thirty (30) calendar days from issuance of the decision,
upon payment of the $200 appeal fee. Supporting documentation such as plans of all affected areas, photos, cost analyses,
and code references not previously reviewed may be submitted for consideration. An appeal form is not required.
A decision made by the Department will not be changed based on a telephone call, email, meeting, or any other means of
communication that is not submitted in writing as an appeal.
Date:
6-12-2024
Signature:
Verified and Updated
Printed Name:
Laura M. Montes
Title:
Accessibility Specialist
(Initials):
MG 6/14/24
08/30/2023