Consideration of Feasibility of
Permanent Outdoor Dining Study
Agenda Item 12.C
By Matthew Downing, Community Development Director
Meeting Date: November 15, 2022
Background
•Council supported local businesses adapt during
pandemic
•Allowed onsite and offsite parklets and outdoor dining programs
•September 30 –parklet program ended
•Council directed agenda item for opportunity to discuss any desire for outdoor dining
Parklets (Outdoor Dining on Public Property)
•Previously discussed in February 2022
•Requires LCP Amendment
•Additional consideration of compatibility with non-restaurant uses •Risk Management
•Structural integration
•Permanent curbing
•Stormwater and drainage considerations
•Disabled access
•Permanent utilities
•Fire safety
•Additional liability and insurance costs
•Consultant cost ~$20,000-$30,000
Outdoor Dining on Private Property
•Accommodated during pandemic due to public health
order and temporarily waiving zoning enforcement
•Zoning Code dictates onsite parking requirements
•Generally, 1 space per 75 sq. ft. of dining and waiting area •Would require modifications to Zoning Code and payment of parking in-lieu fees -$36,000 per space
Pomeroy Closure
•Would create pedestrian-and publicly-oriented square
•Would need to develop a plan to address:
•Vehicular circulation
•Emergency access and response
•Public Works access for maintenance and trash
•Public space allocation
•Impacts to coastal resources
•Commercial deliveries
•Loss of parking
•Approx. 100 spaces on Pomeroy, Hinds, Cypress
•Consultant cost ~$65,000
Recommendation
Provide staff direction regarding the Council’s desire to proceed with any options related to outdoor dining.