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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007 07 23 Regular 605 Alternatives of Enforcement of Parking/Storage of Vehicles and On-Street Parking COMMISSION AGENDA ITEM 605 Consent Information Public Hearing Regular X MGR~ /Dept~ ' July 23. 2007 Meeting REQUEST: Police Department Code Enforcement Bureau requests the Commission review information and provide direction regarding alternatives for enforcement of parking and/or storage of vehicles in front or side yards facing the street, and allowing for on-street parking on certain roadways within the City. PURPOSE: The City Commission on May 14, 2007 directed the Code Enforcement Bureau to provide alternatives that would eliminate the need for the parking of vehicles on front and/or side yards facing any street, as well as considering the use of on-street parking to be utilized on certain roads within the City. The purpose of this agenda item is to present Code Enforcement's findings 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. Under the City's current parking regulations, parking is prohibited on any roadway, except as follows (per City Code Section 12-65.1): 1. Where on-street parking is authorized by City Code for a particular zoning district (currently only in the Town Center Zoning District). 2. 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). 3. Temporary suspension of on-street parking by resolution for emergencies, special events, or other public purposes. 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 July 23,2007 Regular Agenda Item 605 Page 2 of29 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 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. 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, Code Enforcement 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. Through the years there has been a myth that parking was allowed with two wheels in the right-of-way or all wheels in the right-of-way to avoid parking on the street and this is not true. George Street was the first street approved by the Commission to utilize on-street parking to move vehicles off the yards and sidewalks. On-street parking is working very well on George Street. Chestnut Estates was another community that allowed on-street parking by resolution, and it was a success during the time it was allowed. The Police Department does receive calls daily inquiring about parking options for visitors, relatives, children home for the summer, etc. Over the years Code Enforcement has informed residents to park only on one side of the road while not blocking any driveways. This approach works most of the time but Code Enforcement still receives complaints about parking on the street when this is permitted. In 2003, the consulting firm Glatting Jackson reviewed the City's parking policy and recommended on-street parking along both sides of local streets and along one side of collector streets. Please see Exhibit A for a copy of Glatting' s recommendation letter dated March 7, 2003. ON-STREET PARKING ANALYSIS: Code Enforcement reviewed the various types of roads within the City which might support on- street parking. These roads are classified as follows: 1. Arterial Roads - Provide regional mobility via both uninterrupted flow and interrupted flow segments. Arterials provide mobility around and through urban and community cores, and accommodate relatively long trip lengths as opposed to providing access to adjacent properties. Some examples are SR 434, US 17-92, SR 419, and Tuskawilla Road (south of SR 434). Arterial roads are not recommended for on-street parking. 2. Collector Roads - Provide for movement between local streets and the arterial network. Collectors serve residential, commercial, and industrial areas. Some examples are Shepard Road, Sheoah Boulevard, Moss Road, Winter Springs Boulevard, Northern Way, Hayes Road, and Fisher Road. Collector roads in Winter Springs generally have 28 feet of hard July 23, 2007 Regular Agenda Item 605 Page 3 of29 surface which includes 24 feet of asphalt and a 2 foot curb and gutter on each side. Some of these types of roads can and some can not support on street parking. 3. Local Roads - Provide direct access to abutting properties. Local roads accommodate traffic originating in or traveling to properties within a neighborhood, commercial, or industrial development. Local roads are not considered part of the major thoroughfare system. Local roads generally have up to 26 feet of hard surface including 20 to 22 feet of asphalt and a 2 foot curb and gutter on each side. Some examples include Leopard Trail, Baltic Lane, Bennett Street, Old White Way, Seneca Meadows, and Nighthawk Circle. Some of these types of roads can and some can not support on street parking. A sample of collector and local roads throughout the City was evaluated by Code Enforcement, including curbed and uncurbed roads. The impact of allowing parking on these streets was evaluated using the smallest vehicle, a compact car, and the largest non-commercial vehicle that could be allowed to park on the street, a dual rear wheeled truck. The largest fire truck requires a minimum clearance of at least II-feet to safely travel on the roadway. Exhibit B shows the various on-street parking arrangements that could occur with different combinations of vehicle and roadway types. Several arrangements, such as dual rear wheeled trucks parked directly opposite of each other on narrow local streets, do not safely accommodate on-street parking. SUMMARY OF FINDINGS: 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 prohibition of on-street parking, these multi-vehicle residences are confronted with the problem of where to park additional vehicles to comply with the City Code. While it is acknowledged that the City cannot regulate how many vehicles a person owns, 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. ROADS THAT DO NOT SUPPORT ON-STREET PARKING: July 23, 2007 Regular Agenda Item 605 Page 4 of 29 Based on Staffs field review and Glatting Jackson's recommendations, the following roads and streets are not recommended for on-street parking: Arterial Streets - No Parking Allowed: 1. US 17-92 2. SR 434 3. SR 419 4. Tuskawilla Road (south of SR 434) Collector Roads - On-street parking is not recommended on the following collector roads due to high traffic volumes. insufficient lane width. or other factors: I. Shepard Road 2. Sheoah Blvd 3. Winter Springs Blvd (east ofTuskawilla) 4. Vistawilla Drive from SR 434 to the trail crossing 5. Fisher Road 6. Shore Road (south of Sailfish) 7. Moss Road 8. Northern Way 9. Trotwood Boulevard (east ofTuskawilla) 10. Hayes Road II. Tuscora Drive from SR 434 to the trail crossing 12. Greenbriar Lane 13. Dyson Drive 14. Shetland Avenue 15. Wade Street north ofSR 419 Other streets where on-street parking is not recommended: I. Parkstone Blvd 2. Heritage Park Street from the SR 434 to the gate 3. Winding Hollow Blvd from SR 434 to Springview / Brookshire 4. Old Sanford-Oviedo Road 5. Any street with a roadway width of less than 22-feet of park able street width (includes gutter or Miami curb) 6. Paved streets with no curb and gutter, except as determined on a case-by-case basis Town Center: July 23, 2007 Regular Agenda Item 605 Page 5 of 29 1. Parking is allowed in designated on-street parking areas only, except for the 26-foot wide "give way" streets per the Town Center Code, which currently are only in Avery Park and J esup' s Reserve. 2. No parking allowed in alleys. TWO-YEAR REVIEW OF PARKING CITATIONS ISSUED: Code Enforcement recently reviewed a two-year report of all parking notices issued to identify areas where on-street parking is a problem. The results are summarized as follows: Ille2al Parkin2 Notices Issued 2006-07 Non-Gated Gated Total 2006 2007 376 285 168 322 544 607 The report also indicated that in the gated communities, 490 of the 1,151 total notices that were given were in areas that are not recommended for on-street parking because they do not have adequate roadway width to safely support on-street parking. SUMMARY OF ON-STREET PARKING PROS AND CONS: Advantages of on-street parking: · Provides parking spaces for vehicles currently parked in yards, which better enables the City to prohibit yard parking . Provides natural traffic calming · On-street parking already occurs in the City without significant problems · On-street parking is convenient for guest parking and multi-vehicle residences · Pedestrians are more inclined to use sidewalks when they are not blocked by vehicles parked in yards · City retains the ability to prohibit parking on any street, so that problem areas can be addressed on a case-by-case basis Disadvantages of on-street parking: · Some residents may not want vehicles parked in front of their residence, even for short periods of time · Some residents cannot park in front of their residence due to limited street frontage, driveways, fire hydrants, etc. July 23,2007 Regular Agenda Item 605 Page 6 of 29 . The majority of City Residents have no problems complying with the City's current prohibition of on-street parking (although some comply by parking on their yards) . Perceived that emergency response times will increase . Deterioration of roadway edges along roads with no curb and gutter . Some residents may feel like on-street parking is also a form of neighborhood blight and will lower property values CONCLUSION: There are advantages and disadvantages to allowing on-street parking. However, one clear trend is that cities and counties throughout the nation are addressing the problem of parking on yards by prohibiting it. Local streets and some collector roads within the City will support on-street parking, and it will be an overall benefit to the community. 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; Implement a six-month pilot program allowing on-street parking in selected subdivisions on a temporary basis for evaluation Amend current Ordinance to prohibit parking on front and side yards fronting a street and implement a six-month pilot program allowing on- street parking in several City subdivisions. After the six-month period, Staff would provide a report to the Commission evaluating the results of the pilot program. July 23, 2007 Regular Agenda Item 605 Page 7 of 29 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. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Exhibit A - Letter from Glatting Jackson dated March 7,2003 2. Exhibit B - Sketches of typical on-street parking arrangements for various street types and vehicle sizes CITY COMMISSION ACTION: July 23, 2007 Regular Agenda Item 605 Page 8 of29 \ [C Wall>lnJ^nllli...J' Dtvld L. D.mb Jay H. Jlxwn Jock I! G4aiftS ''''''''/S.H.,., J", R llGod Tomcchy T. jock..... William. C. Llcher,}r. VA"', M, J("ladl Sh_ K.l:wwttio S. JUrman<! Lapn J<.bn H. l'm<T 10M F, 11....1>>. I (~rl:py A.. 8.yla P,JVid R. CbU1 r:b,rie3 I' (~ Michael R. Codarm Jcfl"....y S. Coli.., Rio:h:tld .... Dutr.)r. lkw:e C. Hall Dwvtd 1vI_ K.llt~t Plol1)kA..p..kkwtcll G~iJ O. I.a"y WU1bnlll. J..des Rdw.ud J.Mc:Kinru', 'TlmtD:I'J. McMl.cuu,J!.. 0""Il1.. A. M._. J..hn J Moo", III 'ri1'11lothy R. P..J~mo Th>7 I' Rill. Jodi l.. RJlll1nl~H1 Kdlt"')f J. S.uuu-eh lldu C. S.:t:We-z Nidunt',Slhm t4'lU'\ R, 'n~l"llet' Iln.mi L lkbonbk G. Wade W:kLbr Guy F.. U:,j.Cl,t1 Colo'1W11INnity Ploiil"",ht:g :n f!.Ut Vi f1~; Stred Orl~'Hldo. flto."ll :l2H01 fl~ -trr.' 8Uf;,'iS2 Fti)"' 339 fJ89 www.Kl.;.nlng.r:o:u Lu-cuse fJ EU OO!JSJJI;;:; tC ('.QQUU4'J EXHIBIT A GLATTING JACKSON KBRCHER ANGLIN LOPEZ RINEHART Mar~h 7, 2003 Mr, Kip Lockcuff, r.E. Public Works Dir~tor City of Winter Springs 1126 E. State Road 434 Winter Springs, FL 32708 Re: On-street Parking Policy OJ#16645.01 Dear Mr. L()ckcuff: Introduction Currently, on-street parking is prohibited in tbe City of Winter Springs. This policy is being reviewed for several rcmmns, including: a) b) on-h1reet parking i.~ ulready being penniUcd around the town center; on-street parking is taking place without problems on many streets in the City today, panidularly for service vehicles, guest parking for house parties, etc.; on other streets, on-street parking would help reduce undesirable parking on ii.ont lawns, etc. on-streel parking occurs successfully ill many other cities without posing any safety or street function problems; most street designers agree that on-street parking improves the pedestrian environment by helping buffer them from moving vehicles; und many people will find on-street parking very convenient. c) d) e) 1) The [r,Commendations herein pertain to on-street parking on [<.leal and collector streets in the City. Local Streets 111e typical local street's cross-section has 24 to 26 feet of hard surface (Le. 2-foot concrete gutlt'r pius 20 to 22-foOl asphalt area pJu-~ another 2.[00t gutter). Parking is rcc()llunended on both ~iJcs oflocal streets. Obviously, vehicles win be occasionally be parked on both sides ofth" street leaving 1 0 to 14 feet between thc vehicles. This space :s easily within mmnal, acceptable limits Collector Streets Tllc typical collector street bas 28 feet of hard surface (i.e. 2-0001 COllcrete gutter plus a 24-1'001 a"'phalt area plus another 2-fom gutter). Generally, parking is recommended on one side of these streets but Glattillg Jackson Kercher Anglin LO(lCL Rinehart, Inc. Page 1 July 23, 2007 Regular Agenda Item 605 Page 9 of 29 [C not on the other. This leaves 20 to 22 feet of hard surface for motor vehicle movement, which is acceptable for collector streets. On low volume collector streets, parking can be permitted on both sides, at the discretion of the Public Works Director. Normally, tINa-way motor vehicle volumes of fewer than 1,500 vehicles per day Of 150 vehicles during the peak hour would be considered low volume. Other Parking Policies Once the above policies are agreed to, then a number of rules need to be adopted such as: Parked vehicles need to be parallel parked. Parked vehicles need to face the direction of travel. Parked vehicles need to be operational and legally tagged. Parked vehicles need to have their right tires on the concrete gutter. Various parts of the streets cannot have on-street parking (i.e. next to fIre hydrants, near comers of intersections, on or after sharp curves, etc.) There is an old saying, "No good deed goes unpuni.qhed." Changing parking iX'licics as described above will generally be well received. However, there will be unforeseen challenges such as: choosing the side of the street for the on-street parking for collector streets; the odd resident who objecl~ to anyone parking on the slrent inJront of their property; etc. These problems need to be dealt with as the come up. Conclusion ' On-street parking is recommended for the City of Winter Springs for local and collector streets along the policy lines described above. On-street parking will fit rueely on the City's typical street widths and it will be an overall benefit to the community. Sincerely, ~~". ~ " / C/:.C~" -' Ian LocKwood, P .E. Senior Transportation Engineer IML/pae July 23,2007 Regular Agenda Item 605 Page 10 of29 EXHIBIT B Local Road 20' no curb Silvercreek, Dolphin east of Hayes, Marlin, Gatehouse -" q ---- _!V q Fire Truck requires minimum 11' Clearance Dual wheeled pick up July 23,2007 Regular Agenda Item 605 Page 11 of29 Local Road 20' no curb Silvercreek, Dolphin east of Hayes, Marlin, Gatehouse -~ L .... ~ .... ~ Fire Truck requires minimum 11' Clearance Dual wheeled pick up July 23, 2007 Regular Agenda Item 605 Page 12 of29 Local Road 20' no curb Silvercreek, Dolphin east of Hayes, Marlin, Gatehouse _I\.) q I L].FID q~ Fire Truck requires minimum 11' Clearance Compact Vehicle . July 23,2007 Regular Agenda Item 605 Page 13 of 29 Local Road 20' no curb Silvercreek, Dolphin east of Hayes, Marlin, Gatehouse _I\J q L ... O! "1 Fire Truck requires minimum 11' Clearance Compact Vehicle July 23, 2007 Regular Agenda Item 605 Page 14 of29 Local Road 22' no curb Hacienda, Wilson Rd. Wedgewood, Marcus, Duncan ... ..... .[. ~ I\) -~ Fire Truck requires minimum 11' Clearance Dual wheeled pick up July 23, 2007 Regular Agenda Item 605 Page 15 of29 Local Road 22' no curb Hacienda, Wilson Rd, Wedgewood, Marcus, Duncan '_'_.d '._ <' . _.... '_h._.~_ ',"". _ .. . . ~---:-.: ~-': ~',: ': ':'.~ ."~: ';";'-.~.;~---~----' -,~ :: .... ..... ..... ~ ..... N -~ Fire Truck requires minimum 11' Clearance Dual wheeled pick up July 23,2007 Regular Agenda Item 605 Page 16 of29 Local Road 22' no curb Hacienda, Wilson Rd, Wedgewood, Marcus, Duncan ..... ..... , 1- -- ro ---- N -~i Fire Truck requires minimum 11' Clearance Compact vehicle July 23,2007 Regular Agenda Item 605 Page 17 of29 Local Road 22' no curb Hacienda, Wilson Rd, Wedgewood, Marcus, Duncan .... ... ..... "'i -[~ tv " ...~ Fire Truck requires minimum 11' Clearance Compact vehicle July 23,2007 Regular Agenda Item 605 Page 18 of29 Local Road 20' with 2' curbing Bennett, Leopard Trail, Baltic, Andover ~ Fire Truck requires minimum 11' clearance Dual wheeled Pick up July 23,2007 Regular Agenda Item 605 Page 19 of29 Local Road 20' with 2' curbing Bennett, Leopard Trail, Baltic, Andover N ~ ~ Fire Truck requires minimum 11' clearance Dual wheeled Pick up July 23,2007 Regular Agenda Item 605 Page 20 of 29 Local Road 20' with 2' curbing Bennett, Nighthawk, Leopard Trail, Baltic Lane Winding Waters, Eaglenest, Andover .... q [I === I\) ~ Fire Truck requires minimum 11' clearance Compact vehicle July 23, 2007 Regular Agenda Item 605 Page 21 of29 Local Road 20' with 2' curbing Bennett, Nighthawk, Leopard Trail, Baltic Lane Winding Waters, Eaglenest, Andover .... q I\) ~ 1-, -- ~I . Fire Truck requires minimum 11' clearance Compact vehicle July 23,2007 Regular Agenda Item 605 Page 22 of 29 Local Road 22' with 2' curbing Lancers Drive, North Devon, S. Cortez ~ ..... -. N ~ .. N Fire Truck requires minimum 11' clearance Dual Wheeled Pick up July 23, 2007 Regular Agenda Item 605 Page 23 of29 Local Road 22' with 2' curbing Lancers Drive, North Devon, S. Cortez rq -" ..... ... ~ N . ----- N ~ Fire Truck requires minimum 11' clearance Dual Wheeled Pick up July 23,2007 Regular Agenda Item 605 Page 24 of 29 Local Road 22' with 2' curbing Lancers Drive, North Devon, S. Cortez ~ ...... ...... !'oJ ~ -" ;! "i ~ ~ Fire Truck requires minimum 11' clearance Compact Vehicle July 23,2007 Regular Agenda Item 605 Page 25 of 29 Local Road 22' with 2' curbing Lancers Drive, North Devon, S. Cortez r-.a -' .... M .... ~ ..... q ------- ~ Fire Truck requires minimum 11' clearance Compact Vehicle July 23,2007 Regular Agenda Item 605 Page 26 of 29 Collector Road 24' with 2' curbing Deer Run, Shane Circle, Papaya Ln, Alderwood N. I\) ~ ..... "! ~ ------ I\) Fire Truck requires minimum 11' clearance Dual wheeled Pick up July 23,2007 Regular Agenda Item 605 Page 27 of 29 Collector Road 24' with 2' curbing Deer Run, Shane Circle, Papaya Ln, Alderwood N. II.) q II.) ~ ----- !I.) 02. !I.) Fire Truck requires minimum 11' clearance Dual wheeled Pick up July 23, 2007 Regular Agenda Item 605 Page 28 of29 Collector Road 24' with 2' curbing Deer Run, Shane Circle, Papaya Ln, Alderwood ~ IV ~ .-.. <q --; ------- IV Fire Truck requires minimum 11' clearance Compact vehicle July 23, 2007 Regular Agenda Item 605 Page 29 of29 Collector Road 24' with 2' curbing Deer Run, Shane Circle, Papaya Ln, Alderwood N ~ N "'1 ~ ------ N Fire Truck requires minimum 11' clearance Compact vehicle