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Neighbors oppose right-of-way parking plan at 305 West Avenue C; council approves encroachment license
Summary
Neighbors and the applicant sparred over safety and precedent for eight on-street parking spaces at 305 West Avenue C. After public comment and staff explanation, council approved the right-of-way license (6–0).
Neighbors opposing the proposal said the requested eight parking spaces in the city right-of-way would increase traffic and set a concerning precedent for private use of public easements. Christina Chambers, who identified herself as the property owner’s opponent, said the proposed use "appears to go beyond the original and intended purpose of the property" and urged the council to require a traffic site plan and clarification of the hold-harmless terms.
Applicant Andrea Walton (who identified herself as the applicant and property owner at 305 West Avenue C) said the property has been in her family for decades and the applicant's design would preserve a historic facade. Staff advised the council that the property is zoned community retail and that, absent a right-of-way agreement, the owner could operate a small office using the existing driveway. After public comment and staff responses, the council approved the right-of-way use license and executed the related agreement (motion passed 6–0).
