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Home My WebLink About12-14-2017 BAC Agenda Packet1 MISSION: The purpose of the Bicycle Advisory Committee (BAC) is to provide oversight and policy direction on matters related to bicycle transportation in San Luis Obispo and its relationship to bicycling outside the City. ROLL CALL: Lea Brooks (Chair), Ken Kienow (Vice Chair), Jenna Espinosa, Timothy Jouet, Layla Lopez, Jonathan Roberts, and Howard Weisenthal PUBLIC COMMENT: At this time, the public is invited to address the Committee concerning items not on the agenda but are of interest to the public and within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Bicycle Advisory Committee. The Committee may not discuss or take action on issues that are not on the agenda other than to briefly respond to statements made or questions raised, or to ask staff to follow up on such issues. 1. DISCUSSION ITEM: Zoning Regulations Update (40 min) – Bell 2. PRESENTATION ITEM: San Luis Ranch and Avila Ranch Bicycle Facilities Update (25 min) -- Hudson 3. PRESENTATION ITEM: Unleashed Dogs on Trails (15 min) -- Fukushima 4. Committee Items o Adopt-a-Trails Subcommittee (5 min) – Brooks 5. Project Updates (15 min) – Fukushima COMMITTEE AND STAFF ANNOUNCEMENTS (5 min) ADJOURNMENT: The next regular meeting will be held January 18, 2018 Agenda Bicycle Advisory Committee (Special Meeting) Council Hearing Room, City Hall, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo (Location may move to the Council Chambers if necessary) Thursday, December 14, 2017 – 6:00 pm (Note earlier time) The City of San Luis Obispo is committed to including the disabled in all of its services, programs, and activities. Please contact the Clerk or staff liaison prior to the meeting if you require assistance. 2 ITEMS: 1. DISCUSSION ITEM: Zoning Regulations Update (40 min) – Bell This item is a progress report on the Zoning Regulations Update. This item will be an opportunity for the committee to provide input on the draft changes to the zoning regulations. Background At the September 21, 2017 BAC meeting, staff provided an introduction on the Zoning Regulations Update and discussed current thresholds and methodology for bicycle parking requirements. The BAC provided input to consider in the update as summarized below: • The number of bicycle parking spaces should reflect the Circulation Element objective for 20% bicycle trips city wide. • Explore opportunities where bicycle parking can be located in the Zoning Regulations rather than Engineering Code and Community Design Guidelines. • Consider bike parking requirements for parking structures. • Consider an in-lieu fee program downtown to provide public bicycle parking throughout downtown. • Consider basing bike parking on Land Use instead of Zoning. • Consider provisions for providing bicycle parking for carriage (cargo) bicycles. • There was general consensus that long term bicycle parking should meet minimum building code requirements, preference should be provided for short term parking, in conjunction with the existing requirement for 2 bicycle parking spaces per dwelling. Discussion How bicycle parking is calculated varies greatly from jurisdiction to jurisdiction. For example, the City of Santa Barbara calculates parking requirements as 1 space per 7 vehicle parking spaces regardless of land use and regardless of zone. The priority of bicycle parking varies between jurisdictions based on topography, geography, weather, demographics, established community goals, and a variety of other factors. These factors tend to lean toward subjective requirements making it difficult to find examples best suited for San Luis Obispo. In response to BAC comments, staff has incorporated bicycle parking requirements by land use rather than zone. The communities of Eugene, Oregon, and Davis, California, were compared to provide a recommendation for San Luis Obispo. These cities were chosen based on a criteria of state-of-practice bicycle infrastructure, similar organization of bicycle parking requirements, and both are college communities. The draft recommendation is intended to use the best examples and provide recommendations specific to San Luis Obispo. Attachment 3 identifies several different ratios based on land use categories. The table below gives a summary of parking ratios based on floor area. An example 3 business size of 5,000 square feet was used to identify a base calculation for generic land use categories Bicycle Parking ratios based on gross floor area Example: 5,000 s.f. Land Use Ratio (1 space per s.f.) Bicycle Parking Requirement Example use 500 10.0 Restaurants 750 6.7 Recreation 1,000 5.0 General Retail 3,000 1.7 Office 5,000 1.0 Large Scale Retail 7,500 0.7 Heavy Manufacturing *Requirements shall be rounded to the nearest foot. Attachment 2: Parking Excerpt from the Current Zoning Regulations (2015) Attachment 3: Draft Parking Requirements by Use 2. PRESENTATION ITEM: San Luis Ranch and Avila Ranch Bicycle Facilities Update (25 min) – Hudson This item will give an update on the progress of planned bicycle facilities associated with the San Luis Ranch and Avila Ranch projects. 3. PRESENTATION ITEM: Unleashed Dogs on Trails (15 min) – Fukushima This item will present information about dogs on trails including the law on required leashes. This item is carried over from the September meeting due to a lack of tim e. Attachment 4: A Guide for Dog Walkers 4. PRESENTATION ITEM: Committee Items (5 min) • Adopt-a-Trails Subcommittee – Brooks 4 5. Project and Committee Updates (15 min) • Briefing on Dec 11th Broad Street Bike Boulevard Meeting • Madonna and Los Osos Valley Road Paving • Active Transportation Plan Update • Items for next meeting ✓ _____________________________________________________ ✓ _____________________________________________________ ✓ _____________________________________________________ COMMITTEE AND STAFF ANNOUNCEMENTS (5 min) The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held: January 18, 2018 ATTACHMENTS: 1. Minor Bike Project Wish List 2. Parking Excerpt from the Current Zoning Regulations (2015) 3. Draft Parking Requirements by Use 4. A Guide for Dog Walkers Project Status Notes Cost Priority drainage grate upgrades at San Luis Drive (north of Johnson), California at CHP office, 2 at Santa Barbara at Broad, Broad SB near South Street, Madonna near S. Higuera high bike lane improvements on LOVR bridge Near completion $36k high replace concrete landing on Jennifer Street Bridge $10- 20k high Improvements to path between Sinsheimer Park and RRST request forwarded to School District School Dist not able to bring improvements at this time medium sharrow on Monterey st by the Fremont theatre medium Actuation for Bikes on Broad and Upham crossing medium Ped and bike crossing improvements on South St at King medium flip stop signs on Morro and Pismo to favor bike blvd medium Ped improvements on South St at King medium bike box at Chorro / Foothill in engineering phase medium Address car parking in bike lane on EB South St medium pavement maintenance at Monday Club bridge over creek low correct light angled on Jennifer St bridge need clarification of light location low install sharrows and signage on Chorro between Palm and Monterey anticipated as part of Broad Street Bike Blvd construction low King Street to Meadow Park ramp low drainage issues in bike lane on Orcutt near Tank Farm low flip yield sign on Jennifer Street bridge low removal of bollards on pathway at Exposition and Bridge streets low Remove/move side railing on Jennifer Street Bridge low Remove parking on California Street at Higuera to improve sight distance Completed!low green bike lanes in front of Marigold Plaza on Los Osos Valley Road Completed!high Parking removed on California Street at Higuera to improve sight distance for bike lane Completed!medium improve delination between bike lane and travel lane on Completed!medium green bike lanes on Santa Rosa at Olive completed!$30k high Improve delineation between bike lane and travel lane on southbound S. Higuera to Madonna Rd completed!high Remove bollards on the path behind Monday Club Completed! high removal of three parking spaces on NB California Blvd at Marsh Completed!high Remove single bollard on Railroad Safety Trail at George/Jennifer Street trailhead Completed! The three bollards on the curb ramp make this single bollard on the trailhead redundant high Yield markings and a push button beacon at the Broad Street at Upham ped crossing Completed!high Last Updated: 12/11/2017 Minor Bike Project Wish List: Annual Allocation $100k Attachment 1, Page 1 of 1 City of San Luis Obispo March 2015 Zoning Regulations Page 69 TABLE 6.5 BICYCLE PARKING SPACE REQUIREMENTS a Zone Number of bicycle spaces as a percentage of required auto spaces b Minimum short-term c bicycle spaces Minimum long- term d/e bicycle spaces R-2, R-3, R-4 5% 100% -- C-C, C-R, C-N, C-D 15% 50% 40% O, BP 15% 10% 80% C-T 5% 10% 80% C-S, M 15% 10% 80% PF (schools, junior high to college) 1 space per 3 students Park & ride lots 10% - - 100% a. All parking shall be provided on site. b. Requirements apply to uses that require 10 or more vehicle parking spaces. When less than ½ space is calculated, one space is required. c. “Short-Term” bicycle parking is used by visitors to multi-family housing and by patrons of commercial and institutional uses. Bicycle racks are used to satisfy this need. d. “Long-Term” bicycle parking is used by employees of commercial and institutional uses and by residents. Fully enclosed lockers are used to satisfy this need. Lockable rooms reserved for bicycle storage and secured parking areas managed by attendants are other acceptable forms. Bicycles shall be parked vertically or horizontally with at least the rear tire resting at floor level. e. In addition to short- and long-term parking required for commercial uses, residential uses in all zones, including the Downtown Commercial (C-D) zone, shall provide bicycle lockers or interior space within each dwelling or accessory structure (e.g. garages) for the storage of at least two bicycles per unit regardless of the number of automobile parking spaces provided. J. Elderly housing parking. Housing occupied exclusively by persons aged 62 or older may provide one-half space per dwelling unit or one space per four occupants of a group quarters. K. Low-income housing parking. Housing occupied exclusively by very low or low-income households, as defined by the State, may provide one car and one bicycle space per dwelling unit. L. Additions and changes in use for existing uses or structures which do not meet current parking standards. 1. Minor additions. Minor additions to existing legal structures or uses, which are non-conforming because they do not meet current parking standards, may be permitted if they meet the following requirements: Attachment 2, Page 1 of 1 No Requirement Animal Husbandry and Grazing No Requirement 1 space per 5 plots No Requirement No Requirement Fuel Dealer (propane, etc)1 per 7,500 sf gross floor area 1 per 1,000 sf gross floor area 1 per 3,000 sf gross floor area 1 per 7,500 sf gross floor area 1 per 5,000 sf gross floor area Recycling - Small Collection Facility No Requirement Recycling - Collection and Processing Facility No Requirement 1 per 3,000 sf gross floor area No Requirement Outdoor Storage No Requirement Personal Storage No Requirement Warehousing and Indoor Storage No Requirement Wholesaling and distribution 1 per 7,500 sf of floor area 1 per 10 guest rooms 1 per 20 beds 1 per 10 guest rooms 1 per 10 guest rooms No Requirement Hotels and Motels Industrial rResearch and development PUBLIC AND QUASI-PUBLIC USES RV Parks Handicraft Manufacturing Manufacturing - Light Laboratory - Medical, Analytical, Research, Testing Manufacturing - Heavy INDUSTRY, MANUFACTURING & PROCESSING, WHOLESALING AGRICULTURE Agricultural Accessory Structure Community Gardens Crop production Greenhouse/Plant Nursery, Commercial Land Use Table 6 - DRAFT Parking Requirements by Use Bicycle Parking requirements Recycling Warehousing, Storage, and Distribution Salvage and Wrecking Bed and Breakfast Inn LODGING Homeless shelter Hostel Attachment 3, Page 1 of 5 AGRICULTURE Land Use Table 6 - DRAFT Parking Requirements by Use Bicycle Parking requirements Cultural Institutions 1 per 500 sf gross floor area Clinic, laboratory, urgent care 1 per 3,000 sf gross floor area Hospital 1 per 3,000 sf gross floor area Park and Recreation Facilities 8 per park Public Assembly Facilities 1 per 20 fixed seats or 40 feet of bench length or every 200 square feet in main auditorium where no permanent seats or benches are maintained Religious Assembly Facilities 1 per 20 fixed seats or 40 feet of bench length or every 200 square feet in main auditorium where no permanent seats or benches are maintained Schools - Colleges and Trade Schools 1 per 5 full-time students Schools - Primary and Secondary 1 per 8 students Sports and entertainment assembly facility As provided in approved use permit Single-Unit Dwellings, Detached 2 per dwelling Secondary Accessory Dwelling Units No Requirement Multi-family-Unit Residential dwellings 2 per dwelling, plus 1 short term space each 5 dwellings Boarding/rooming House, dormitory 1 per bed Caretaker quarters 2 per unit Continuing Care Community 1 space for every 10 employees Elderly and Long Term Care 1 space for every 10 employees Family Day Care - Small No Requirement Family Day Care - Large 2 spaces Fraternities and Sororities 1 per bed Residential Hospice In-Patient Facility 1 space for every 10 employees High occupancy residential use 1 per bed Mobile Home Park 1 per unit No Requirement 1 space for every 5 employees 1 space for every 10 employeesSupportive and/or Transitional Housing, with On or Off-Site Services Residential Care Facilities - 6 or fewer residents Residential Care Facilities - 7 or more residents RESIDENTIAL USES General Residential Housing Types Hospitals and Clinics Attachment 3, Page 2 of 5 AGRICULTURE Land Use Table 6 - DRAFT Parking Requirements by Use Bicycle Parking requirements Mixed-use project Development Same as Multi-family dwellings plus requirement for commercial use Adult Entertainment Businesses 1 per 1,000 sf gross floor area Animal Boarding/Kennels No Requirement Animal Grooming No Requirement Animal Retail Sales 1 per 1,000 sf gross floor area Veterinary Services, Large Animal 1 per 5,000 sf gross floor area Veterinary Services, Small Animal 1 per 5,000 sf gross floor area ATMs 1 space per ATM Banks and Credit Unions 1 per 3,000 sf gross floor area Check Cashing Shops/Payday Loans 1 per 3,000 sf gross floor area Business Support Services 1 per 3,000 sf gross floor area Cemetery, mausoleum, columbarium No Requirement Commercial Recreation facility - Indoor Large Scale 30% of motor vehicle parking provided Fitness/health facility Commercial Recreation - Small Scale 1 per 750 sf gross floor area Neighborhood Store 1 per 1,000 sf gross floor area Day Care Center 1 space per 5 employees Bars, Nightclubs, and Taverns 1 per 500 sf gross floor area Restaurant 1 per 500 sf gross floor area Restaurant with late hour alcohol service Same as Restaurant Groceries, specialty foodsGeneral Market 1 per 3,000 sf gross floor area Convenience Store 1 per 3,000 sf gross floor area Produce Stand No Requirement Liquor Store/Alcohol Sales 1 per 3,000 sf gross floor area Catering service Food Preparation 1 per every 5 employees Mortuary, Funeral Parlors and Internment Services No Requirement Instructional Services 1 per 500 sf gross floor area Maintenance and Repair Servicesservice, client site services 1 per 5,000 sf gross floor area MIXED USES COMMERCIAL USES Offices Food and Beverage Sales Eating and Drinking Establishments Banks and Financial Institutions Animal Care, Sales and Services Attachment 3, Page 3 of 5 AGRICULTURE Land Use Table 6 - DRAFT Parking Requirements by Use Bicycle Parking requirements Business and Professional Offices 1 per 3,000 sf gross floor area Medical and Dental Offices service - Doctor office 1 per 3,000 sf gross floor area Personal Services 1 per 1,000 sf gross floor area Building Materials and Services - Indoor 1 per 5,000 sf gross floor area Building Materials and Services - Outdoor 1 per 5,000 sf gross floor area Extended hour retail Same as specific type of retail General Retail 1 per 1,000 sf gross floor area Large Format Retail 1 per 5,000 sf gross floor area Nurseries and Garden Centers 1 per 5,000 sf gross floor area Theaters 1 per 20 seats Auto and Vehicle Sales and Rental 1 per 5,000 sf gross floor area Large Vehicle, Construction and Heavy Equipment Sales, Service, and Rental 1 per 7,500 sf gross floor area Service/Fueling Stations 1 per 5,000 sf gross floor area Vehicle services - Major Repair/Body Work 1 per 5,000 sf gross floor area Vehicle services - Minor Repair/Maintenance 1 per 5,000 sf gross floor area Vehicle services - Washing 1 per 5,000 sf gross floor area Airports As provided in approved use permit Antennas and Telecommunications Facilities No Requirement Freight/Truck Terminals or Warehouses No Requirement No Requirement Backlots and Soundstages 1 per 3,000 sf gross floor area Broadcast Studios 1 per 3,000 sf gross floor area No Requirement Parking facility - Multi-level 20% of motor vehicle spaces provided Public Safety Facilities 1 per 3,000 sf gross floor area Transit station or terminal 20% of motor vehicle spaces provided Public Utilities Facilities 1 per 3,000 sf gross floor area Educational conferences No Requirement Homestay No Requirement Home occupation No Requirement No Requirement SPECIFIC AND TEMPORARY LAND USES Media Production Heliport Food Trucks TRANSPORTATION & COMMUNICATIONS Ambulance, taxi and/or limousine dispatchLight Fleet-Based Services Vehicle Sales and Services Retail Sales Attachment 3, Page 4 of 5 AGRICULTURE Land Use Table 6 - DRAFT Parking Requirements by Use Bicycle Parking requirements Office - Temporary No Requirement Outdoor temporary and/or seasonal sales No Requirement Parking facility - Temporary No Requirement Safe Parking No Requirement Special event Bike Valet Requirement Vending machine No Requirement Commercial Mining Drive-Through or Drive-Up Facilities Large Scale Retail over 140,000 square feet Livestock Feed Lot Mineral Extraction School - College, university - Satellite classroom facility Vacation Rental Ambulance services Water and wastewater treatment plants Uses with Existing Parking Regs but not in Table 9 Florists and photofinishing (retail) Retail sales and repair of bicycles post office Repair services - Small appliances, shoes, etc. Self service laundry/dry cleaner Bowling alleys PROHIBITED USES Attachment 3, Page 5 of 5 Who We Are 1341 Nipomo Drive San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 The City of San Luis Obispo manages 7,000+ acres of Open Space Ranger Service (805) 781-7302 The City of San Luis ObispoOpen Space Guide A GUIDE FOR DOG WALKERS How to make the most of your park or open space visit. Provided to you by: Trapper and his owner at Laguna Lake Dog Park Bring a leash and spare pet waste disposal bags. Head out early on days that are forecast to be hot. Your furry friend is a lot closer to the ground than you are, and it’s much warmer there. Bring plenty of water for your pooch and yourself, especially on warm days. Be aware of your dog’s ability and general fitness level. Be prepared to carry out and properly dispose of your dog’s waste. Off-leash dogs are allowed at this location: How to have an enjoyable outing with your dog Laguna Lake Dog Off Leash Park 504 Madonna Road, San Luis Obispo, CA Attachment 4, Page 1 of 2 inside left Some people are uncomfortable around dogs. Be mindful of your dog so that other park visitors are not anxious about their safety. Be cautious around cattle. Some are startled by sudden movement or noise. Pet waste on the trail can ruin an otherwise pleasant visit to the parks. Always clean up after your dog. Leashed and controlled pets are less likely to get into altercations with other animals. Keep your dog licensed. That could help you find your pet if it’s ever lost. Make sure that your dog gets the mandatory vaccinations and check for other health problems regularly. An unleashed dog could encounter poison oak, cactus, ticks, coyotes, rattlesnakes, or other natural hazards. For example, poison oak can transfer from your dog to you or another hiker. Please be a responsible pet owner by leashing and cleaning up after your dog. It will make your outing more enjoyable for you and everyone else. It starts with respect… Respect Parks and Open Space Clean up after your dog. Pet waste can include bacteria and parasites that can threaten the health of our open space and the wildlife that lives in it. Leash your dog. When dogs are allowed to run loose, they often flush birds and animals out of their habitats. The fleeing animals use valuable energy trying to escape, and those lost calories could be needed to survive or raise young. Dogs sometimes also dig after burrowing animals, destroying their homes. Keep an eye on your dog at all times. You are responsible for your dog’s behavior. Bailey and his owner at Emerson Park on leash. Obey the law The Leash Law The City of San Luis Obispo Municipal Code Open Space 12.22.050 B City Parks 12.20.04C3 The Feces Law The City of San Luis Obispo Municipal Code 12.08.130C Respect Others Respect Your Pet Licensing Licenses are required for all dogs four months of age and older (Section 9.08.160).Attachment 4, Page 2 of 2