ParkingAdvisory Committee Downtown
ParkingProgram Recommendations
City Council Meeting - Agenda Item 12 .0
Scot Graham, Community Development Director
Meeting Date : October 15, 2024
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City Council directed staff to :
1 . Investigate reducing the parking requirements for properties in the Downtown .
2. Examine reducing the in-lieu parking fee to 25% or less of the current in-lieu fee.
3. Research what percentage of the overall required parking for new projects should be allowed to be paid with the in- lieu parking fee.
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1 . Reduce parking In-Lieu fees from $36,000 to $9,000 a p space . Requires new In-Lieu fee Resolution ' 2 . Reduce overall parking requirements for allowed uses in the downtown . Requires Zoning Code amendment.
3 . Create parking maximums to go along with the existing minimum parking requirements. Requires Zoning Code amendment
4. Revise Zoning Code to allow uses in existing buildings in the downtown to change out without triggering a requirement for additional parking. Requires Zoning ctypF Code amendment
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PAC Recommendation from April 24 & July 24 244
S. Increase the number of In-Lieu parking spaces that can be purchased from 30% to 100%, with PC approval .
Requires Zoning Code amendment and is included in draft update to the zoning code.
6. Prohibit the use of in-lieu fees is association with satisfying the parking requirement for transient lodging, residential or non-commercial uses in the downtown .
Requires a zoning code amendment and is already included in the draft update to the zoning code.
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In - Lieu Fees - Curres,+ A'
-� • In-Lieu Fees encourage rehabilitation and expansion of existing and new commercial uses Downtown, generate revenue for shared parking solutions
• The Fee is not currently serving its intended purpose • Current rate established (generally) in 2005 - $36,000 • Fluctuated over the years because of different initiatives • Was $9,600/space from 2014-2019
• FY 2015 — Central Coast Meat Market - 3 spaces at $9,600/space = $28,800
• FY 2017 - Cracked Crab - 4 spaces at $9,600/space = $38,400 • FY 2017 - Vespera - 5 spaces at $9,600/space = $48,000 Program was not effective because of the 30% cap.
Parking In - Lieu Fees - Propog
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• Reduce the in-lieu fee amount to 25 /0 of the current parking in-lieu fee, or $9,000
• 100% of parking spaces should be provided via in-lieu fee. • Depending on the project, the Planning Commission can increase the amount of parking paid via the in-lieu fee if a hardship is shown . • Hardship is based on the size, shape, location or topography, of the lot.
• Shared/Public Parking is More Efficient, Especially Downtown • Reducing On-Site Parking Increases Walkability Downtown • Enables Downtown Vision to be Realized
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• Recognizes surface parking is an expensive and often- inefficient use of land
• Helps stimulate development and redevelopment, buildings rather than parking lots.
• Promotes denser, walkable communities — enhances the pedestrian experience.
• Encourages a park once behavior — rather than moving a car from business to business.
• Part of long-term strategy to develop centrally located public parking
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Downtown Strategic Plan ( 2014 )
Vision document for the future growth and development of downtown .
• Parking strategies include : public/private partnerships, in-lieu fees, structured parking, improved pedestrian and bicycle circulation .
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• The PMP evaluates existing parking conditions and recommends action to further key goals, including :
• Support the downtown commercial core as a viable economic center
• Provide enough parking in and around the commercial core for residents, visitors, business owners, and employees • Create revenue streams for the purpose of maintaining current parking assets, acquiring more parking capacity, and/or funding alternative transportation options
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• 40% of Private Parking Not Utilized During Peak • More Public Parking Would Support Downtown Vision By.. .
• Creating a central location for shared parking year-round • Increasing pedestrian activity between parking and key locations, such as the beach, shopping and restaurants • Enabling creative use of streets to support events • Reduce curb cuts and vehicles crossing sidewalks to access private parking lots
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• Relationship Between Economic Development and Parking :
• Land Currently Used for On-Site Parking Can Be Converted to Productive Use
• Increase revenue such as Property Tax, Sales Tax, TOT • Enhances pedestrian experience and safety with fewer driveways (Vision Plan)
• Public Parking is Efficient - Park Once, Visit Multiple Locations • Part of an overall parking strategy which includes metered on- street parking in combination with a parking structure. • Promotes alternative transportation and safe streets. Persons are more likely to bicycle or use other transit if parking is limited . • Enhances Downtown aesthetics by encouraging more buildings ,tYOF and less parking lots along street frontages.
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Recommendation
1 . Reduce parking In-Lieu fees from $36,000 to $9,000 a space . Requires new In-Lieu fee Resolution
2 . Look at reducing overall parking requirements for allowed uses in the downtown . Requires Zoning Code amendment.
3 . Create parking maximums to go along with the existing minimum parking requirements. Requires Zoning Code amendment
4. Revise Zoning Code to allow uses in existing buildings in the downtown to change out without triggering a requirement for additional parking. Requires Zoning Code amendment
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Recommendation
S. Increase the number of In-Lieu parking spaces that can be purchased from 30% to 100%, with PC approval .
Requires Zoning Code amendment and is included in draft update to the zoning code.
6. Prohibit the use of in-lieu fees is association with satisfying the parking requirement for transient lodging, residential or non-commercial uses in the downtown .
Requires a zoning code amendment and is already included in the draft update to the zoning code.
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