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Commission conditionally approves gravel parking COA at 44406 E. 11th Ave., asks applicant to obtain zoning variances
Summary
The commission approved a certificate of appropriateness for an existing gravel parking area at 44406 East 11th Ave., subject to the applicant obtaining required variances on maneuvering space and gravel surfacing from building and zoning.
The Historic Resources Commission approved an application that would recognize and formally authorize an existing gravel parking area at 44406 East 11th Avenue, but made the approval conditional on the owner obtaining necessary variances and building‑zoning signoffs.
Owner Chris Perry and preparer Jim Saltz said the gravel area has been used for roughly a dozen years to accommodate required spaces; they explained that the property lacks alley access and that a large existing maple tree and a preference for permeable surfacing motivated keeping gravel instead of asphalt. Building and zoning staff told the commission that variances would likely be required for a gravel surface and for substandard maneuvering room and that the applicant should submit required technical documentation to identify all needed variances.
The commission, sympathetic to retaining the large tree and to permeable surfaces, voted to approve COA 2400474 as presented but conditioned the approval on the applicant obtaining the necessary variances from zoning and building officials. The applicant will return with any variance approvals needed for the project to be made legal.
