CC 2022-09-27_09b Parklets PP PresentationCONSIDERATION OF DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT 22-003 TO CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A PERMANENT PARKLET PROGRAM
10/6/2022
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June 23, 2020 – CC adopted Resolution 5007 allowing CDD to waive use permit fees for parklets
July 2020 – City facilitated installation of five (5) parklets for eight (8) businesses
Fourteen parking spaces displaced
61 total parking spaces on E/W Branch in Village
23% of on-street parking used by parklets
Late 2021 – City published survey
68% indicated that a parklet made them more likely to visit business
Background
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November 23, 2021 CC study session held
Concerns expressed included number of parklets, proximity safety, historic compatibility and staff time involved
Directed to return with program framework
Safety considerations, costs, cap on number of parklets, proximity between parklets, eligibility, and application and notification procedures
April 12, 2022 CC directed staff to develop permanent program
Asked ARC to help develop objective design standards
Parklet Study Session
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ARC recommended a number of design standards aimed at ensuring compatibility between parklets and Village architecture
No parklet elements taller than first story construction
Added raw wood as alternative to painted materials and eliminated requirement for primary and secondary color scheme
Limit parklet to the area in front of storefront, where possible
Incorporate safety barriers that either include vegetation or are well articulated
August 1, 2022 ARC Meeting
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PC supportive of program with two changes:
Remove the required five (5) space buffer between parklets
Eliminate cap on maximum number of parklets allowed
Keep two (2) space maximum for each parklet
Sept. 6, 2022 PC Meeting
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Proposed Ordinance necessary to implement permanent parklet program
Safety concerns at the forefront of considerations
Consistent looking safety barriers with ability to stop vehicles
Barriers will be purchased by City and leased to parklet users
Performance standards include location, density, design and maintenance requirements
Analysis of Issues
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Standards developed through meetings with CC , ARC, and PC
Must be located in existing on-street parking spaces
Not allowed in handicapped, loading or time restricted zones of less than thirty (30) minutes
Must not block visibility at intersections or driveways
Density:
City Council supportive of cap on max number of parking spaces
PC recommended removing cap
CC’s recommendations included in draft Ordinance
PC’s recommendations included as alternate Ordinance due to significance of changes from CC direction
Location and Density
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Intended to allow for on-street parking between parklets
Recommend ninety feet (90’) between parklets or five (5) parking spaces
PC recommends elimination of this requirement
Recommend overall cap at 25% of available on-street parking
15 parking spaces encumbered max
PC recommends elimination of this requirement
Location and Density
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Parklet Design
No more than two parking spaces (40’ in length)
Safety barrier no taller than 42” and parklet elements not taller than the existing first story of adjacent building
Minimum eight feet (8’) vertical clearance
Must meet ADA requirements – If using sidewalk, must leave 4.5’ of open sidewalk for pedestrians
Shall include safety element providing barrier between vehicles and parklets
Flush transition at sidewalk
Reflective or other design feature to delineate four exterior corners
Design
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Must be compliant with Village Design Guidelines
Primary materials – stone, brick, wood, decorative concrete or composite wood
Areas for trash, recycling and green waste receptacles shall not be visible from public right of way
Shall be emptied and maintained by applicant and kept in neat and sanitary order
Design and Maintenance
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“’Parklet’ means a small seating area created as a public amenity in a former roadside parking space utilized by a food service business for outdoor dining”
Proposed Ordinance limits parklets to “Food Service Businesses”
Restaurants, Coffee houses, wine tasting rooms, etc.
Definition
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Required to obtain MUP-PPR
Ensure compliance with performance standards
$756
Required to maintain Encroachment Permit
Facilitate regular inspection for maintenance
$180/month
Provide City with $1M+ liability coverage
Existing users will receive priority to recognize previous investments made
Application and Approval
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Director’s decision reported to PC
Can be appealed by consensus of PC/CC or City Manager
Approval stays with business operator
Change in business owner would require re-approval
Notification, Appeal, Expiration and Termination
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Based on CC direction, parklet users to cover all costs
All proposed fees included in Attachment 10 to amend fee schedule
Costs:
Permit fees
Rental costs associated with lost parking
Rental costs associated with safety barriers
Proposed costs generally in line with nearby jurisdictions
SLO -- $6,360 per space in lost revenue and maintenance costs
Costs and Safety
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Village In-Lieu Parking = $24,000 per space
Staff proposed 5% commensurate with costs in nearby jurisdictions
Would result in costs of $1,200 per year / $100 per month
Safety of parklet users of primary concern
Requires installation of traffic rated safety barrier
Approximately $3,000 per barrier
Assume six (6) barriers needed to enclose two-space parklet
$18,000 upfront cost
Staff recommends collecting 5% of this total annually based on life span of barriers
$300 per barrier per year or $1,800 per two-space parklet per year
$25/month per barrier or $150/month per parklet
Costs and Safety
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Costs and Safety
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If introduced, the draft Ordinance will be adopted at the next CC meeting
If the Ordinance is adopted by City Council, the Ordinance will become effective thirty (30) days from the date of adoption.
Next Steps
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