HomeMy WebLinkAboutA003 - Council Action Form dated May 24, 1994 ITEM #: 3 7co
DATE: 05/24/94
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
SUBJECT:
Motion to Direct City Staff to Prepare Ordinance Amendments to Chapter 29, Zoning,
of the Municipal Code to Adopt Shared Parking Regulations in the H-M (Hospital-
Medical) Zoning District.
ACTION FORM SUMMARY: The Planning and Zoning Commission proposes the
adoption of amendments to the Zoning Ordinance that would establish shared
parking regulations for the H-M district.
City staff recommend that the City Council direct staff to prepare
ordinances to adopt the Planning and Zoning Commission recommendations.
BACKGROUND:
The Planning and Zoning Commission has studied the off-street parking regulations for
the H-M (Hospital-Medical) zoning district. The Commission's recommendations for
shared parking regulations were presented to the City Council on October 26, 1993.
At this time, City staff request that the City Council decide if they wish to proceed with
regulations for shared parking. If Council decides to proceed, City staff should be
directed to prepare ordinance amendments for consideration by City Council.
ANALYSIS:
Land Use Policy Plan.
The H-M (Hospital-Medical) Policy adopted by City Council on April 14, 1992
addresses the need for shared parking regulations.
Specifically, the H-M Policy states that implementation should include:
Encouragement of shared development and usage of health-care and
parking facilities which will include master site planning and coordinated
traffic design.
Existing Off-Street Parking Regulations.
Section 29.42, Location of Parking Spaces; Shared Use, establishes regulations for
off-street parking used jointly by two or more buildings or establishments.
The off-site parking spaces must be located within three hundred (300) feet of the
subject property. Up to one hundred percent (100%) of the parking spaces required
for a church or school auditorium may be provided and used jointly by certain types of
land use; provided, however that a written agreement is properly executed.
Section 29.40, Off-Street Parking Required, specifies the minimum number of off-
street parking spaces for medical and dental clinics. Minimum requirements are one
(1) parking space for each two hundred (200) square feet of floor area, which is equal
to five (5) parking spaces for each one thousand (1,000) square feet of floor area.
Proposed Off-Street Parking Regulations.
The following off-street parking requirements are proposed:
Five (5) parking spaces for each one thousand (1,000) square feet of floor
area for medical and dental offices that have a signed agreement for
shared parking between adjacent properties.
Seven (7) parking spaces for each one thousand (1,000) square feet of
floor area for medical and dental offices that do not have a signed
agreement for shared parking between adjacent properties.
The minimum off-street parking requirement for medical and dental offices located on
lots that include 50,000 or more square feet of lot area shall be as follows:
Five (5) parking spaces for each one thousand (1,000) square feet of floor
area.
STAFF COMMENTS:
Shared parking agreements would enable developers to use more of each property for
buildings and less for parking since the number of required parking spaces would be
less and parking spaces could be located on other properties. This is an incentive for
adjacent property owners to form shared parking agreements.
Planning and Zoning Commission Recommendation.
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended ordinance amendments to
Chapter 29, Zoning, of the Municipal Code to adopt shared parking regulations for the
H-M (Hospital-Medical) district, as described above.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. The City Council can direct City staff to prepare ordinance amendments to
Chapter 29, Zoning, of the Municipal Code to adopt shared parking regulations
for the H-M (Hospital-Medical) district, as recommended by the Planning and
Zoning Commission.
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2. The City Council can choose not to take action on the Planning and Zoning
Commission recommendation to adopt shared parking regulations for the H-M
(Hospital-Medical) zoning district.
3. The City Council can modify the Planning and Zoning Commission
recommendation to direct City staff to prepare ordinance amendments to adopt
shared parking regulations for the H-M (Hospital-Medical) district.
4. The City can refer this item back to City staff and/or the Planning and
Zoning Commission.
MANAGER'S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
It is the recommendation of the City Manager that the City Council adopt Alternative
#1. This action will direct City staff to prepare ordinance amendments to Chapter 29,
Zoning, of the Municipal Code to adopt shared parking regulations for the H-M
(Hospital-Medical) zoning district.
COUNCIL ACTION:
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