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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01 PARKING REGS PRESENTATION 09-15-08OFF-STREET PARKING ehutter mhuizar 357 Trek Microsoft Office PowerPoint On-screen Show (4:3) City of Tustin City Council Workshop September 15, 2008vehicle PARKING Background City Council held workshops on October 16, 2007, March 18, 2008, and discussed at the regular council meeting of April 15, 2008 the issue of overcrowded on-street parking which: Prevents street sweeping Prevents police observation of properties Masks presence of abandoned/inoperable vehicles Harms neighborhood appearance and creates blight Jeopardizes neighborhood safety City Council directed staff to prepare an off-street parking ordinance. The Tustin Planning Commission reviewed the draft Off-Street Parking Ordinance on May 27, 2008. What Led to Neighborhood Problems/Blight Inoperative Vehicles Garage Trash receptacles were pushed onto the street to allow pick up. Inhibits trash collection Vehicle repairs done on-street Prevent street sweeping Reduces access to garages Trash/debris piles up What Led to Neighborhood Problems/Blight Vehicles for Sale Recreational Vehicles Storage Cars for sale Boat w/trailer What Led to Neighborhood Problems/Blight Commercial vehicles are parked on streets Businesses utilizing public street for commercial vehicles WHAT LED TO NEIGHBORHOOD PROBLEMS/BLIGHTResidential Parking Garage as Storage Garage as Recreation Space What Led To Neighborhood Problems/BlightResidential Parking Canvas awning used as permanent storage area Landscape area Parking/storage on landscape areas or in front yards blocking access to garage(s) Use of canvas awnings, sunshade, and carport canopies within the front yard area for parking, storage, etc. WHAT LED TO NEIGHBORHOOD PROBLEMS/BLIGHTResidential Parking Concrete paving Over paving of front yard WHAT LED TO NEIGHBORHOOD PROBLEMS/BLIGHTGarage converted into living space carport garage 138 condominium unit project in southwest area of the City adjacent to single family neighborhoods Each unit is required to provide garage and carport 89 illegal garage conversions exist on the project site WHAT LED TO NEIGHBORHOOD PROBLEMS/BLIGHTBlocks emergency vehicles access Parking spaces not meeting City’s standards Cars encroach onto drive aisle Perimeter parking spaces are substandard and cause substandard drive aisle width Prevent emergency vehicles from accessing the propertyDelivery trucks parking along the drive aisle exacerbates current condition WHAT LED TO NEIGHBORHOOD PROBLEMS/BLIGHT82 unit apartments in southwest neighborhood Approximately 50% of garages are being rented to non-residents Overflow parking crowded the adjacent street. Garages rented to residents and non residents Overflow parking along adjacent street What Led To Neighborhood Problems/BlightBlocks Sidewalks Long-term recreational vehicle parking Parking of boats, inoperable vehicles, etc. Blocking of sidewalks impact pedestrian safety What Led To Neighborhood Problems/BlightGarages and accessory structures used as storage of hazardous materials within residential neighborhood Creates safety concerns Hazardous materials dangerous to children and occupants Limits Fire and Police rescue efforts What Led To Neighborhood Problems/Blightblocks sidewalk Dominates Streets View RV storage poses aesthetic issues to neighbors and streetscape RV storage poses potential safety issues (i.e. , blocks sidewalk and visibility ) What Led To Neighborhood Problems/BlightStorage dominates front yard & street view Side yard access Visible from street and by neighbors Can dominate front, side or rear yards or be inches from sidewalk Considered as blight by neighbors Block emergency access to residence/yards What Led To Neighborhood Problems/BlightDetached Garage Boat has not been moved for an extended time Access to garage Blocks access to driveways and garage RVs not moved for months or years or are in a deteriorated condition Larger portion of front yard paved instead of landscaping What Led To Neighborhood Problems/BlightExtension cords to home Storage Safety Issues: RVs usually contains combustible fuels (gasoline, propane, etc.). When not properly parked, RVs can pose immediate threat to pedestrians, children riding bicycles, skateboards along sidewalk. May cause fire/electrical shortage when illegally connected to the home’s utility Awning supports encroach onto sidewalk What Led To Neighborhood Problems/BlightOwner’s home Neighbor’s home RVs are heavy and can damage streets and sidewalks Owner’s home Neighbor’s home Typically placed against neighbor property line or street - away from owner’s home Can damage public right-of-wa yRecommended Code Amendments Consolidate, clarify and strengthen parking and driveway regulations, including: Consolidate parking development standards into one Tustin City Code section Require residents to park vehicles in garages Require that garages be available for parking Clarify recreational vehicle storage Establish enforceable parking lot design standards Prohibit canvas awnings, temporary sunshades and carport canopies as covered parking Clarify regulations related to storage of unregistered vehicles, boats, campers, etc. Recommended Code Amendments (cont.)Restrict RV parking and require screening Prevent over paving and preserve landscaping in street front yards Prohibit the use of canopies or tents as garages or carports Provide regulations related to storage of commercial vehicles (i.e., overnight parking) Require commercial parking lots to be used only by business owners, tenants and patrons and prohibit residential parking. Staff Recommendations Adopt an ordinance restricting parking on public streets during the hours and on the day the street is scheduled to be swept Residential streets 7:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Arterial streets 4:00 a.m. – 7:00 a.m. Adopt an ordinance prohibiting parking on the following designated arterial streets: Irvine Blvd between Prospect Avenue & Holt Avenue Newport Avenue between Sycamore Avenue and First Street Red Hill Avenue between Sycamore Avenue and Mitchell Street and between San Juan Street and Bryan Avenue