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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008 12 15 Regular 600 Code Enforcement 9-Month Survey On-Street Parking COMMISSION AGENDA Consent ITEM 600 Information Public Hearing Regular X December 15, 2008 MGR. Meeting p REQUEST: Police Department Code Enforcement Bureau requests the Commission review alternatives and provide direction regarding the 9 month survey of on- street parking pilot program. PURPOSE: The City Commission on January 14, 2008 directed the Code Enforcement Bureau to conduct a 9 month on street parking survey in 3 designated areas. At the end of the survey to bring back the results that may be used to implement an on- street parking program on certain roadways within the City and under certain conditions. The purpose of this agenda item is to present these results and to request direction from the Commission. CONSIDERATIONS: The City has experienced an increase in the average number of vehicles per residence, most likely due to the growth of families and a corresponding increase in the number of drivers per household. The enforcement of the City's on- street parking prohibition has in many cases resulted in moving parked vehicles from the roads to yards, which currently is not a violation of City Code. The occurrence of front yard parking has become an increasingly important concern in many City neighborhoods. If allowed to continue, parking on yards is likely to increase and other blighting factors may soon follow. Over time, grass and ground cover will deteriorate from repetitious driving, creating unsightly yards and increased potential for sediment runoff. Code Enforcement has observed that vehicles parked in yards, including the survey area are remaining there even when the driveways are empty throughout the day, and this creates a perception of an unkempt neighborhood. Another problem created by parking in yards is the increased potential for broken curbs and sidewalks as vehicles drive in and out of yards. December 15, 2008 Regular Agenda Item 600 Page 2 of 4 In order to prohibit parking in the yards, consideration should be given for how to accommodate the parking demands at multi - vehicle residences and for normal visitor parking. On- street parking is already taking place in some City neighborhoods with limited problems, such as blocked or obstructed roadways by delivery, yard care, or personal vehicles. However, the Police Department still has to frequently contend with on- street parking problems on streets too narrow to safely support on- street parking or in response to resident complaints. CURRENT PARKING REGULATIONS: Under the City's current parking regulations, parking is prohibited on any roadway, except as follows (per City Code Section 12- 65.1): 1. Temporary suspension of on- street parking by resolution for emergencies, special events, or other public purposes. 2. Temporary parking for delivery vehicles and other service providers. 3. Temporary on- street visitor parking based on a resident's call to and approval by the police department (not overnight). 4. Where on- street parking is authorized by City Code for a particular zoning district (currently only in the Town Center Zoning District). 5. A Commission - approved site specific parking zone established by resolution at a public hearing (George Street is the only such parking zone currently in effect and Chestnut Estates which has expired and not renewed). SUMMARY OF FINDINGS: A 9 month comprehensive study of on street parking, yard parking and its effects was conducted in Oak Forest, Mt. Greenwood Units 1 &2, and North Orlando Terrace from February 18, 2008 to November 18, 2008. This study included on street parking, removing vehicles from yards and a questionnaire survey. The survey included questions such as preference of on street parking, yard parking and use of garages. We also examined both the pre and post effects of parking citations, traffic citations and traffic crashes as well in the study area. A complete analysis is contained in the power point presentation of the studied criteria for each community. Code Enforcement's analysis found two issues related to parking in the yards that directly impact each other. First, the City has a growing problem with increasing numbers of vehicles being parked in front or side yards fronting the street, which is unsightly and contributes to neighborhood blight. Currently, the City code only prohibits parking on right -of -ways and streets (with exceptions as noted previously). By amending the City Code to include no parking on front or side yards unless on an approved impervious parking surface, the City would stop the deterioration of ground cover, curbs, sidewalks, and neighborhood blight. Second, the number of multi - vehicle residences in the City has increased. With the City's current lift of prohibition for on- street parking in the studied areas, these residences experienced very December 15, 2008 Regular Agenda Item 600 Page 3 of 4 little to no problems of where to park additional vehicles to comply with the City Code and removed vehicles from yards. While it is acknowledged that the City cannot regulate how many vehicles a person owns, or their property rights with use of garages, the City can regulate the parking of them. It should be noted that several Homeowners Associations within the City already have bylaws in place prohibiting on- street parking. ALTERNATIVES: The following alternatives are provided for the Commission's consideration and direction: Alternative #1 - Prohibit Parking in Yards; Allow On- Street Parking Where Supported Amend the current Ordinance to prohibit parking on front and side yards fronting a street and allow on- street parking on all roads except for those roads identified by Staff in this agenda item that do not support on- street parking. Alternative #2 - Prohibit Parking in Yards; No On- street Parking Beyond Current Regulations Amend current Ordinance to prohibit parking on front and side yards fronting a street and continue with no on- street parking except by zoning code or Commission approval upon request. Alternative #3 - Prohibit Parking in Yards; Continue to allow on- street parking in selected subdivisions for continued evaluation Amend current Ordinance to prohibit parking on front and side yards fronting a street and allowing on- street parking in the three studied City subdivisions. Staff will continue evaluating the subdivisions for additional results of the program. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the Commission review the information contained in this agenda item and provide direction regarding possible changes to the City's current parking ordinances. December 15, 2008 Regular Agenda Item 600 Page 4 of 4 The Staff recommends Alternative 3, consisting of no yard parking and allowing on- street parking in selected neighborhoods with continued evaluation. This would allow a transition period and would enable the City to adjust the policy and the implementation process. Any neighborhood could still participate in an on street program upon request if it has streets that can safely accommodate on- street parking. ATTACHMENTS: CITY COMMISSION ACTION: City of Winter Springs Residential Parking Survey February 18, 2008 — November 18, 2008 Background The residents of Winter Springs and Police Department have been experiencing increased parking issues over the years. This currently has also been subject of several Commission meetings. The main purpose of the study was to review the existing situations and develop realistic strategies for the resolution of parking related issues. Study Approach • This study involved a survey of on street parking within the selected 3 areas, gated communities, and current regulated on street parking areas. • The main aspects of the study tasks included: . Review of the existing situation and data. . Pilot survey to test strategies. . Prepare a final parking strategy. Two Models of Parking Regulations • Prescriptive, Citywide approach . Study of selected areas . Current ordinances and regulations • Residential area requested approach to Commission that addresses problems in a specific impacted area. Existing Statutory Authority • City prohibits parking on Streets and right -of- ways except on private roadways not open to the general public unless it is a traffic safety issue. • City by resolution may lift prohibition on all street parking were supported. • City by resolution may lift prohibition by specific areas at the request of residents. This has already occurred with George Street and Chestnut Ridge. Not recommended for on street parking. • Arterial Streets Greenbriar Lane US 17 - 92 Dyson Drive SR 434 Shetland Avenue SR 419 Tuskawilla Road (South of SR 434) Wade Street • Col lector Roads > Other Streets parking not Shepard Road recommended Sheoah Blvd Parkstone Blvd Winter Springs Blvd (East of Tuskawilla) Heritage Park Community Vistawilla Drive Fisher Road Winding Hollow Blvd SR 434 to Brookshire Shore Road (South of Sailfish) Old Sanford - Oviedo Road Moss Road Any street with a roadway less than 22 ft. Northern Way of packable street including curb & gutter Trotwood Blvd (East of Tuskawilla) Paved streets with no curb & gutter Hayes Road Where prohibited by traffic control signs Tuscora Drive from SR 434 Extent of the Problem • The degree of impact varies from place to place throughout the city. • Limited driveway parking. • Maintaining availability of garages. • Not all streets support parking. • Economics • Guest parking. Yard Parking • Needs to be included in Code Section 12- 65 as prohibited. Residents prefer to continually use yard and right -of -ways in place of streets. • Residents also have changed parking areas on properties for additional parking. • Continued enforcement will only increase on street parking. S •,fro ;i,' . ,' a , '� Ij wig, k �• �L ;; V. ,o Alp" jfftr;Imaillifiy imai .,' fit a alla r 1 • > 1i „ i t h am' ``�' " w,.. : wl)' je t , .. 4 -! ro)f i en ! ti r t a..' ,; ro ;.,h... 4 _ ,i , . 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Concerns with on street parking. • Inconvenience to > Children must stay on residents. sidewalk. • Takes longer to leave > Fire truck can't get neighborhood down the street. because I have to > Property values. drive slower. > Backing out of > Don't like anybody driveway. parking in front of my Traffic crash's will house. increase. > Congested appearance. Advantages of on- street Parking • Provides parking spaces for vehicles currently parking in yards, which better enables the prohibition of yard parking. • Provides natural traffic calming. • Reduction of traffic crashes and speeding violations. • On- street parking already occurs without significant issues. • Convenient for guest and multi - vehicles. • Study Area Results Oak Forest Mt. 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' 4 �{. y �'(6 . k� � .. a i ' Zi" . . , 0101 M e . :.s z e i , as` wad „�. ..,....._.... 1 —' '' .a .Sint+".., - ..—_...., 4 �: M r ,,,,..,.:,.... a • " P ' • • ,tr d i'� ,, rr+'� A r hl Pre - Survey Parking Enforcement Actions Total 690 Infractions 700 600 500 - - - 400 1- � 'i5 � If∎ _I 300 1 200 - -- 1tt W t 100 I- 4: e ea P P tt e e <y ? x� o 1 ` P'. cp py re d � 1 � Q a 4 a} q .� .q 0 cu se c e e � q44- ,,,§* e-0y 4.5 G� •Q? ■ ,a Post Survey Parking Enforcement Actions Total 484 Infractions 450 _ 1 400 - _. ...... 250 - 200 150 . 100 - iii ? 1 2 2 `> 1 0 1 0gg_a P `e 0 , ` l � S Q ` fie o r e ° � ��` Q' 0 � Q\ �} C� c � O , 5 �p �� 0 �3 y _ �A G v c Q Q �e �0� ,c 4 .0 . �c� Pre - Survey Moving Traffic Citations 80 75 70 0111 60 011 50 0111 40 011 30 0. 20 01 10 9 10 di 0 Oak Forest Mt. Greenwood North Orlando Terrace Post Survey Moving Traffic Citations 35 31 30 25 20 15 10 4 5 0 Oak Forest Mt. Greenwood North Orlando Terrace Pre - Survey Traffic Crash's 10 or 9 � 8 � 7 � 6 � 5 � 4 3 � 2 2 1 1 01111 0 Oak Forest Mt. Greenwood North Orlando Terrace Post Survey Traffic Crash's 3 3 2.5 2 1.5 1 1 0.5 0 Oak Forest Mt. Greenwood North Orlando Terrace On Street Parking Enforcement in other Local Jurisdictions • Allow on- street parking except where prohibited by signs. • Enforcement is complaint driven unless blocking the roadway. • Use Citizens on Patrol or Community Service Officers. • Parking citations and collection. Parking Strategy • The assessment of parking situation shows a medium to low level of on street parking activity within the study areas. It should also be realized that parking strategies need to be based on a balanced and realistic measures. • The review of parking situation also indicates that any restrictive measures along streets within the study areas will impact on and off site parking. > The survey neighborhoods, with the implementation of on street parking has solved their problems with guest and multi vehicles. Staff Recommendations Alternative #1 - Prohibit Parking in Yards; Allow On- Street Parking Where Supported. Amend the current Ordinance to prohibit parking on front and side yards fronting a street and allow on- street parking on all roads'except for those roads identified by Staff in this agenda item that do not support on- street parking. Alternative #2 - Prohibit Parking in Yards; No On- street Parking Beyond Current Regulations. Amend current Ordinance to prohibit parking on front and side yards fronting a street and continue with no on- street parking except by zoning code or Commission approval upon request. Alternative #3 - Prohibit Parking in Yards; Continue to allow on- street parking in selected subdivisions for evaluation. Amend current Ordinance to prohibit parking on front and side yards fronting a street and allowing on- street parking in the three studied City subdivisions. Staff will continue evaluating the subdivisions for additional results program.