HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-20-2018 Item 02 - Expansion of Existing Residential Parking Permit District Request
Meeting Date: 2/20/2018
FROM: Daryl R. Grigsby, Public Works Director
Prepared By: Alexander Fuchs, Parking Services Supervisor
SUBJECT: PARK VIEW RESIDENTIAL PARKING PERMIT DISTRICT EXPANSION
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt a Resolution expanding the existing Park View Residential Parking Permit District as
shown in Exhibit A.
DISCUSSION
Background
In May 2016 the City received a request from a resident living on La Entrada Avenue to expand
the existing Park View Residential Parking Permit District. The request was based on parking
impacts caused by overflow of non-permitted guests of the adjacent Park View District as well as
commuters parking throughout the week. The proposed expansion boundaries include one block
of La Entrada Avenue bordered by Ramona Drive and Foothill Boulevard.
Staff met with the requestor in July 2016 to discuss parking impacts and the proposed boundaries
of the expansion area. In September 2016 staff provided the requestor informal survey materials
including informal survey forms, a copy of the relevant ordinance sections, residential parking
permit district informational pamphlet, and a map of the existing Park View District. The
requestor was asked to distribute and collect informal survey forms from the households within
the proposed expansion boundaries.
Between late August 2016 and early October 2016, staff conducted on-street parking counts to
determine the level of parking impact observed within the proposed expansion boundaries.
Counts were taken on weekdays and weekends between 10 AM and 4 PM. The counts indicate
that parking impacts vary significantly amongst the dates and times surveyed with the highest
observed impacts on Saturday and Sunday afternoon.
In August 2017 staff mailed formal survey forms to the households within the proposed
expansion boundaries. These formal survey forms were to be completed and returned to the
Parking Services officer using the provided return envelope.
District Boundaries
Staff agreed with the initial expansion boundaries that were proposed by the requestor so no
changes to the proposed expansion boundaries were made. Figure 1 shows a map of the existing
Park View District boundaries in grey and the proposed expansion area in blue.
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Figure 1 – Park View Expansion Area
Informal Surveys
Staff provided the requestor informal survey forms to distribute to the households within the
proposed expansion boundaries. Of the six households in the proposed expansion boundaries,
two returned informal surveys to the Parking Services office both of which were in favor of the
district expansion. With over 50% of the informal surveys returned in favor of the proposed
district expansion, staff prepared and mailed formal surveys to the households.
Formal Surveys
In August 2017 staff mailed formal survey forms, copies of the relevant ordinances, a letter
explaining the purpose of the survey forms, and a return envelope to the households within the
proposed expansion boundaries. Completed formal survey forms returned to the Parking Services
office by the September 30, 2017 deadline yielded the following results:
Proposed Expansion Area
6 Households Surveyed
4 Surveys returned
3 In Favor (75%)
1 Not in favor
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The City’s regulations require at least 60% of the returned formal surveys to be in favor of the
expansion for the request to be forwarded to Council for consideration. With 75% of households
in favor of the expansion, the 60% threshold has been met. The household not in favor of the
expansion raised concerns about the enforcement hours, paying for a permit ($10 per permit),
and the ability of the City to enforce the regulations.
Recommendation
Staff recommends that Council adopt a resolution (Attachment A) approving the request to
expand the existing Park View District to include one block of La Entrada Avenue bordered by
Ramona Drive and Foothill Boulevard.
CONCURRENCES
The proposed hours of 12 AM to 7 AM, daily for enforcement fall within the responsibility of
the Police Department’s Student Nighttime Auxiliary Patrol (SNAP) program. The Police
Department concurs that the SNAP program can accommodate the enforcement of the expanded
boundaries of the Park View District.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
There is no environmental review required for this proposed district expansion.
FISCAL IMPACT
The fiscal impact for this proposed district expansion would be minimal given that the additional
permits for the households and the installation of signs and sign posts is estimated to cost the
City approximately $450. A portion of these costs will be offset by the $15 per permit annual fee
associated with the residential parking permits. There is no formal budget for the creation or
expansion of residential parking permit districts so, if approved, the funds would come from un-
appropriated working capital.
ALTERNATIVES
1. Do not enact an expansion of the existing Park View District at this time. Staff does not
recommend this because there is sufficient support of more than 60% of the affected
households in favor of a residential parking permit district.
Attachments:
a - Resolution
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R ______
RESOLUTION NO. _____ (2018 SERIES)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS
OBISPO, CALIFORNIA, MODIFYING THE RESIDENTIAL PARKING
PERMIT DISTRICT FOR THE PARK VIEW AREA OF THE CITY,
ESTABLISHING DAYS AND HOURS OF OPERATION OF SAID
DISTRICT AND TIME OF RENEWAL FOR A PARKING PERMIT, AND
RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 8529
WHEREAS, the City of San Luis Obispo received a request for the expansion of the Park
View Residential Parking Permit District; and
WHEREAS, the request was processed pursuant to Municipal Code Section 10.36.170 et
seq. which requires a formal survey in which at least 60% of the households participating in the
survey supported the district expansion before the request can be forwarded to Council for
consideration; and
WHEREAS, the residents living on the 10 block of La Entrada Avenue have petitioned to
be included in the Park View Residential Parking Permit District; and
WHEREAS, the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo has held a public hearing to
consider the changes to the Park View Residential Parking Permit District and has determined that
the expansion represents the desire of a majority of the households in the area and that a Residential
Parking Permit District which limits parking in the area to bona fide residents is necessary to
preserve the character and quality of life of the neighborhood for the residents of the district.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo
as follows:
SECTION 1. Pursuant to Section 10.36.170 et. Seq. of the San Luis Obispo Municipal
Code the residential parking permit district boundaries and hours are hereby established as shown
on Exhibit A.
SECTION 2. No vehicle other than vehicles providing services to the area or having a
residential parking permit clearly displayed between the windshield and the rearview mirror shall
park on any street within the area from 12:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m., daily.
SECTION 3. The Public Works Department shall be directed to post the district with
signs that clearly indicate these restrictions.
SECTION 4. The Parking Services Division shall issue residential parking permits on
demand as permitted in Section 10.36.220 of the Municipal Code. Permits shall be issued for a
year effective September 15th of each year.
SECTION 5. Resolution Number 8529 (1996 Series) is hereby amended and superseded
to the extent inconsistent herewith.
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Resolution No. _____ (2018 Series) Page 2
R ______
Upon motion of _______________________, seconded by _______________________,
and on the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
The foregoing resolution was adopted this _____ day of _____________________ 2018.
____________________________________
Mayor Heidi Harmon
ATTEST:
____________________________________
Carrie Gallagher
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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J. Christine Dietrick
City Attorney
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the City
of San Luis Obispo, California, this ______ day of ______________, _________.
____________________________________
Carrie Gallagher
City Clerk
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Resolution No. _____ (2018 Series) Page 3
R ______
Exhibit A
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Expansion of Park View Residential Parking Permit DistrictCity CouncilFebruary 20, 201802-20-2018 Item 2, Staff Presentation
Recommendation Adopt a resolution expanding the existing Park View Residential Parking Permit District as shown in Exhibit AExhibit A02-20-2018 Item 2, Staff Presentation
Existing Residential Parking Permit Districts in the City02-20-2018 Item 2, Staff Presentation
Criteria for Establishing a Residential Parking Permit DistrictThe area is predominately residential.ANDThe limited availability of on-street parkingfor residents due to high demand from usersthat do not reside in the neighborhood.ORPreserve the character of the existingneighborhood by limiting on-street parking toresidents.02-20-2018 Item 2, Staff Presentation
Process for Establishing a Residential Parking Permit DistrictNeighborhood residents must meet withParking Services staff to obtain assistance.If warranted, the residents begin an informalsurvey in the neighborhood.If there ismore than 50%support from householdsin the neighborhood then the City will hold a town-hall meeting.The City will then mail a formal survey to allhouseholds in the neighborhood.If there ismore than 60%support from householdsin the neighborhood then Parking Services staff willtake the proposed district to Council for approval.02-20-2018 Item 2, Staff Presentation
Overview of Park View AreaPredominately single-family residential.Well-established neighborhood character.Existing Park View District was establishedin April 1996.138 households are contained within theexisting boundaries71% of households supported some type ofparking restrictions when original Park ViewDistrict was established.02-20-2018 Item 2, Staff Presentation
Existing Park View District Zoning and Proposed Expansion AreaProposed Expansion Area02-20-2018 Item 2, Staff Presentation
Initial Meeting with Neighborhood ResidentIssues identified by resident that contribute to lack of on-street parkingOverflow parking from non-permitted guestsof adjacent Park View District.Permitted residents of adjacent Park ViewDistrict parking in the proposed expansionarea.Non-resident commuters parking throughoutthe week.02-20-2018 Item 2, Staff Presentation
Informal Survey Process and ResultsNeighborhood resident was given an informational packet which included:Informal survey instructionsResidential Parking Permit District pamphletsCopies of the City’s ordinances that govern permit districtsInformal survey formsMap of the proposed district boundaries along with hours and days of enforcementOf the informal survey ballots returned, both indicated that they are “In Favor” for the establishment of a residential parking permit districtInformal Survey Form02-20-2018 Item 2, Staff Presentation
Formal Survey Process and ResultsStaff mailed an introduction letter, survey form with proposedboundaries map, and a copy of the City’s ordinance to each ofthe households in the proposed district.Individuals were asked to indicate if they supported theexpansion of the existing district and indicate if they were insupport of the hours/time of enforcementProposed Expansion Area6 households4 ballots returned3 YES (75%)1 No02-20-2018 Item 2, Staff Presentation
Proposed Hours of Enforcement12 AM to 7 AM, DailySince the proposal is to expand an existing district, thesame enforcement hours for the existing district will beenforced in the proposed expansion area.Enforcement provided by Police Department staffParking Services staff enforce parking regulations 9 AM to 6PM, Daily.02-20-2018 Item 2, Staff Presentation
Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat is the current fine amount for parking in a permit district without a parking permit?The current fine amount is $38Can permittees park anywhere in the permit district?No. Permittees can park on their numbered block or the adjacent numbered block(s) onlyHow many permits does each household receive?Each household can receive two (2) permits02-20-2018 Item 2, Staff Presentation
Frequently Asked Questions (Cont’d)Is there a cost associated with parking permit issuance? If so, what is the amount?Yes there is a cost. Each permit is $15.How will non-residents attempting to park in the parking permit district know that it is by permit only?Signs will be erected at the parking permit district boundaries to inform potential parkers of the parking restrictions in that area.02-20-2018 Item 2, Staff Presentation
Recommendation Adopt a resolution expanding the existing Park View Residential Parking Permit District as shown in Exhibit AExhibit A02-20-2018 Item 2, Staff Presentation
Questions02-20-2018 Item 2, Staff Presentation
On-Street Parking Occupancy in Proposed Expansion AreaAfter initial meeting with the resident, staff performed car counts in the proposed expansion area.(1) on-street parking space is estimated to be 20 linear curb feetOn-street parking occupancy counts were taken three times per day for a total of nine days over a three weeks between August and September.Peak On-Street Parking OccupancyDate Count % OccupiedAug. 21 545%Aug. 25 436%Aug. 27 436%Sep. 11 545%Sep. 15 327%Sep. 17 436%Sep. 25 436%Sep. 29 545%Oct. 1 655%02-20-2018 Item 2, Staff Presentation