Adios, rogue parking lot
In a stunning development, the rogue parking lot at the corner Monument and Colonial has been removed, and dirt/gravel stands in it’s wake. To be honest, I was shocked (and thrilled) when I walked by.
Bill Jefferson, aka “The Paver,” black-topped the former grassy lot on his property over a year ago without a permit. The neighborhood was outraged, but it appeared that The Paver was going to get away with it.
Not so. First District Rep Bruce Tyler said the matter would be dealt with. And it was. Kudos to Tyler, the Community Development Department, and anyone else who had a hand in resolving the situation.
Victory is so sweet.
I have to wonder what the plans are for the lot at this point. Is it covered in dirt/gravel because Jefferson plans on using it as a parking lot anyway? That would suck.
Bring back the lawn!
I’m not sure how this really helps unless there are future plans of digging up the black top and replanting grass there.
I mean I’m happy he won’t be able to use it as a parking lot, but…
I checked out the lot today, and I couldn’t tell if the blacktop was fully removed or if gravel was just dumped on top.
I kicked aside as much dirt and gravel aside as I could, but I couldn’t reach blacktop.
The blacktop was defintely removed – I have photos to prove it!
I am glad to hear the property owner was held to process like the rest of us instead of just blustering his way through with this lot. Glad to see DCD and community continuing to work together. Hope something constructive can come of this lot. A pocket park would be great.