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Home My WebLink About5.0 - Balboa Village Parking Management - PA2014-016 �EwroR 4 T CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH �y COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT 100 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92660 ceL�Foa��P (949) 644- 3200 Memorandum To: Planning Commission From: James Campbell, Principal Planner Date: August 21, 2014 Re: Agenda Item No. 5 - Balboa Village Parking Management (PA2014-016) PROJECT SUMMARY Creation of a Parking Management District for Balboa Village and the establishment of an overnight Resident Preferential Parking Program (RP3) for the area west of Balboa Village between 7th Street and Adams Street. RECOMMENDATION 1 . Review the proposed materials and provide feedback to staff. 2. Direct staff to schedule a public hearing for September 4, 2014. DISCUSSION The revitalization of Balboa Village has been a City priority for quite some time under Council Member Henn's guidance. In 2011, City Council created the Neighborhood Revitalization Committee that appointed a Citizens Advisory Panel, which provided numerous opportunities for public participation leading to the creation of the Balboa Village Master Plan ("Master Plan"). The Master Plan includes a variety of goals and strategies, one of which is enhanced parking management. The Council adopted the Master Plan in September 2012, and it can be accessed at the following webpage: htti)://www.newr)ortbeachca.aov/Modules/ShowDocu ment.asl)x?documentid=14799 Implementation of the Master Plan included the creation of the Balboa Village Advisory Committee (BVAC). The BVAC has provided valuable input and a forum for public participation. On January 8, 2014, the BVAC reviewed and approved the Parking Implementation Plan (Attachment No. PC 1) after numerous monthly meetings where 1 INTENTIONALLY BLANK PAGE Balboa Village Parking Management (PA2014-216) Planning Commission Study Session August 21, 2014 Page 2 each strategy was reviewed and opportunities were provided for public input and discussion. The BVAC continues to work on the implementation of other components of the Master Plan. The Parking Implementation Plan has six strategies listed below and they are described in more detail in Attachment No. PC 1. Strategy 1: Establish Parking Benefit & Shared Parking District Strategy 2: Establish Employee Parking Permit Program Strategy 3: Suspend In-Lieu Parking Fees Strategy 4: Eliminate Parking Requirements Strategy 5: Amend Parking Meter Rates Strategy 6: Establish Residential Permit Parking Program (RP3) The strategies are designed to work comprehensively and necessitate several Municipal Code amendments to Title 12 (Vehicles and Traffic) and Title 20 (Planning and Zoning). Specifically, Strategy 1 (shared sparking) and Strategies 2-4 will be incorporated within a Parking Management Overlay District by amending the Zoning Code and Zoning Map. Strategy 1 (parking benefit district) is an amendment to Title 12. Chapter 12.44 establishes Neighborhood Enhancement Reserve Areas where parking revenues by area are allocated and their use is regulated. Strategy 5 requires an amendment to Title 12 to change on-street parking rates and changes to off-street parking rates require the adoption of a Council Resolution pursuant to Section 12.44.030. Lastly, Strategy 6 for the proposed RP3 necessitates an amendment to Title 12. Normally, the Planning Commission is not involved with the administration of on-street parking spaces, requests for preferential resident parking, parking rates, or the use of parking revenues. However, the management of public parking is an integral component to the parking management strategy that includes proposed changes to off-street parking requirements potentially affecting parking resources, public access, and use of property, which are traditional areas within the jurisdiction of the Planning Commission. For this reason, staff wanted to provide a comprehensive presentation to put the proposed zoning changes within the broader parking management initiative. In the development of the Parking Implementation Plan, several technical studies and memoranda assisted the BVAC and staff in formulating each program component. These documents can be found by following these links: 1 . Nelson Nygaard Parking Data Spring 2013 http://www.newportbeachca.gov/Modules/ShowDocument.aspx?documentid=17387 2. Nelson Nygaard Parking Data Summer 2013 http://www.newportbeachca.gov/Modules/ShowDocument.aspx?documentid=17386 3. Employee Parking Permit Program memorandum http://www.newportbeachca.gov/Modules/ShowDocument.aspx?documentid=17389 4. Residential Parking Permit memorandum http://www.newportbeachca.gov/Modules/ShowDocument.aspx?documentid=17385 3 Balboa Village Parking Management (PA2014-216) Planning Commission Study Session August 21, 2014 Page 3 5. Parking Benefit and Shared Parking District http://www.newi)ortbeachca.aov/Modules/ShowDocu ment.asr)x?documentid=17388 6. Parking Standards and Requirements memorandum http://www.newportbeachca.gov/Modules/ShowDocument.aspx?documentid=17393 Parking Management Overlay District A parking management overlay district is proposed for properties within Balboa Village between Adams Street and A Street in order to implement several of the parking strategies. It would be created through an amendment to the Zoning Code text and the Zoning Map. The parking management plan includes: 1. Allowance for shared use of required parking. 2. Voluntary employee parking programp5'� 3. Suspension of existing and future in- ~ /,4 lieu parking fees. a �� 4. Elimination of required, off-streetq parking spaces for commercial uses except for marinas, excursion k, services, and large scale projects such as ExplorOcean. 5. Retention of existing off-street parking aF i y spaces. AR ` PF Pennaula t� 4 Shared parking will facilitate more W P>k a efficient utilization of existing parking resources when uses do not generate a parking demand. The employee parking program will offer employees a reduced parking rate provided they park in designated areas in an effort to reduce parking in residential areas. Currently, nine businesses in the Balboa Village area participate in the in-lieu program and pursuant to a 1989 action of the City Council; no additional in-lieu parking permits are permitted. Given the moratorium on new permits, and the limited revenue generated (approximately $13,000 per year), suspension of the collection of fees is warranted. Elimination of off-street parking requirements may seem counterintuitive, but the area has more than 1,100 parking spaces and the parking studies show that parking is available with the exception of approximately 14 days during the summer. Elimination of the parking requirement will allow changes in use or additions to buildings within existing use and floor area limits. The removal of this regulatory constraint will not directly lead to rapid intensification of uses as other market forces will play a more direct role in decisions to expand and invest. The plan will require the retention of existing parking spaces and discretionary review of the removal of existing spaces as a 4 Balboa Village Parking Management (PA2014-216) Planning Commission Study Session August 21, 2014 Page 4 significant reduction of parking would not support the effect use and access within the area. Staff has received several comments suggesting that the City should simply build additional parking lots and/or parking structures. Although that would seem to be an attractive solution to parking issues, the more efficient management of existing parking spaces is a more cost effective strategy especially since many of the new spaces would not be used except during the busiest summer weekends or holidays. Parking Benefit District A parking benefit district is a geographic area within which parking meter revenues are collected and then reinvested back in the area for parking-related projects, improved access, management, beautification, or other projects authorized by ordinance. The City presently has a Citywide Off-Street Parking Facilities Fund and a Neighborhood Enhancement Reserve applicable only to Balboa Peninsula that are authorized by the City Charter and established by Chapter 12.44 of the Municipal Code. BVAC recommends that the funds be used for a commercial fagade improvement program, streetscape improvements, extraordinary maintenance of public improvements, improved wayfinding and other signage, improved pedestrian and bicycle access, special event planning, a potential shuttle system, and if determined necessary, additional parking. Pursuant to Section 12.44.027, the Neighborhood Enhancement Reserve "shall be used for purposes of enhancing and supplementing services to the neighborhood in the general vicinity of the parking meters contributing to the fund and not supplanting existing services. Enhancements may be in the form of capital improvements, special services or extraordinary maintenance and shall include all expenditures necessary or convenient to accomplish such purposes." The reserve is split into two geographic areas or zones. Neighborhood Enhancement Zone "A" covers West Newport generally west of Newport Boulevard and 38th Street. Neighborhood Enhancement Zone "B" covers the rest of the Balboa Peninsula from Lido Village and 38th Street to the harbor entrance. Rather than creating a new zone subject to the use provision highlighted in the preceding paragraph, staff proposes the elimination of the two current zones and replacing them with a new Neighborhood Enhancement Zone (NEZ) applicable only to Balboa Village allowing use of revenues for the following (proposed) expanded and clarified list of activities: Such reserve shall be used for the purpose of enhancing or supplementing services to the neighborhood enhancement area(s) or its general vicinity provided there is a demonstrated benefit to the area. Enhancements or supplemental services may be in the form streetscape improvements on public or private property; other beautification projects including commercial fagade improvements; transit, pedestrian, and bicycle infrastructure or wayfinding signage; the acquisition, leasing or construction of additional parking; extraordinary maintenance programs for public areas; creation or 5 Balboa Village Parking Management (PA2014-216) Planning Commission Study Session August 21, 2014 Page 5 implementation of transportation mobility or parking management strategies including shared parking. Expenditures from the reserve may include all expenditures necessary or convenient to accomplish the purposes for which the funds are to be used. Staff proposes this approach for several reasons. First, it eases finance administration and parking revenues that would no longer be subject to NEZ would be deposited into the Citywide Off-Street Parking Facilities Fund. Second, the expanded use statement for the reserve provides clarification consistent with identified parking management strategies and revitalization goals. Parking Rates On-street parking rates in Balboa Village are established by Section 12.44.020. The current rate is $1.50 per hour and the meters operate between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., daily. The proposed change would establish the following rates and no change is proposed to meter hours: Non-Peak Season $1.00 per hour for the first two hours $1.50 per hour for each additional hour Peak Season $2.00 per hour for the first two hours $2.50 per hour for each additional hour The reduced rate for the first two hours will promote turnover near commercial businesses and the reduced rate during the non-peak season will promote increased usage. The proposed increased rate during the peak summer season is proposed to deter longer-term parking and incentivize use of the off-street public parking spaces. Off-street public parking is provided in six metered lots (A Street, B Street, Washington Street, Palm Street, Balboa metered lot, and the large Balboa Pier Lot). Currently, all of the lots with the exception of the Balboa Pier Lot charge $1.00 per hour between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., daily. The proposed rates are as follows and no change to the meter hours is proposed: Lot Current Proposed Non-Peak Proposed Peak Rate Season Hourly Rate Season Hourly Rate A Street $1.00 $0.50 $1.50 B Street $1.00 $0.50 $1.50 Washington Street $1.00 $1.00 $1.00 Palm Street $1.00 $1.00 $1.00 Balboa metered $1.00 $1.00 $1.00 The lowered rates will promote parking lot usage and the modest increase in rates during the peak season is not expected to deter usage given the complete on- and off- street rate structure proposed. The peak season will be defined as Memorial Day through Labor Day. Balboa Village Parking Management (PA2014-216) Planning Commission Study Session August 21, 2014 Page 6 The Balboa Pier lot has a more complex rate schedule and operates 24 hours per day, 365 days per year. Current Rate Schedule Non-Holiday Summer Federal Balboa Pier Lot Holidays Hourly Daily Max Hourly Daily Max Automobiles $1.50 $15.00 $2.00 $20.00 Motorcycles $0.75 $12.50 $1.25 $12.50 Recreational Vehicles (per space occupied) $1.50 $15.00 $2.00 $20.00 Bus 10-24 passengers N/A $25.00 N/A $50.00 Bus -50+ passengers N/A $50.00 N/A $100.00 Off-Peak Peak Season Summer Federal Proposed Rate Schedule Season Holida s Balboa Pier Lot Hourly Daily Hourly Daily Hourly Daily Max Max Max Automobiles $0.50 $15.00 $1.50 $15.00 $2.00 $20.00 Motorcycles $0.25 $12.50 $0.75 $12.50 $1.25 $12.50 Recreational Vehicles $0.50 $15.00 $1.50 $15.00 $2.00 $20.00 (per space occupied) Bus 10-24 passengers N/A $25.00 N/A $25.00 N/A $50.00 Bus-50+ passengers N/A $50.00 1 N/A $50.00 N/A $100.00 The change simply lowers the off-peak season rates to promote parking lot usage when parking is available. Two additional changes are proposed. First, a two-hour commercial validation program is proposed to support increased patronage of area businesses. Second, City residents could purchase a parking pass for $20 per year that would allow free parking for up to two hours during the off-season to provide an incentive for residents to patronize the Balboa Village when parking is available. These two items promote access to the area and should help achieve revitalization goals by making Balboa Village more competitive with nearby shopping centers that offer free parking and making short trips more convenient for local residents. People have the desire to locate and park at the lowest cost and distance to their destination is clearly a factor. In summary, rates are reduced during the off-peak season to promote their usage when parking is routinely available. The current rates can discourage use of the lots leading visitors to park in adjacent residential streets. Rates in the off-street lots are lower than the on-street meters to promote the use of the off- street lots for longer-term parking and to promote parking turnover in proximity to businesses; a goal expressed by the Balboa Village Merchant Association. The increase peak summer season rates are modest and establish higher rates in proximity to the businesses to promote turnover and lower rates for longer-term beach parking. The only change proposed to the rate structure of the Balboa Pier lot is a reduction 7 Balboa Village Parking Management (PA2014-216) Planning Commission Study Session August 21, 2014 Page 7 during the off-peak season to reduce the disincentive the current fee structure may generate. Residential Permit Parking Program (RP3) The residential neighborhood west of Balboa Village experiences parking spillover from commercial uses in Balboa Village. It is fairly common for employees and patrons of excursion services and other businesses to park in the neighborhood as the spaces are free and for some is more convenient where parking in Balboa Village, including parking in the public lots, is not. The genesis of this program was area residents. Residents examined parking patterns and conducted their own surveys that support the establishment of a resident preferential parking program to address parking spillover effects. L E ISLAND The proposed program is described as an "overnight" program that would require permits to park on the street between 4:00 p.m. and 9:00 a.m. Residents, including residents of Bay q x Island and holders of mooring permits, could purchase up to four permits and obtain guest passes. Enforcement would be conducted by license plate recognition technology. It is important to note that permits would not guarantee the availability of a street parking space, but would be necessary to park on the streets during the restricted hours. The proposed pricing structure is provided in Attachment No. PC 1 and is intended to cover administrative and enforcement costs. The proposed hours were identified to facilitate resident needs and the effect on public access was debated. The City conducted its own survey in late 2012, where approximately 1100 surveys were delivered to property owners and tenants. There was a 35.8 percent response rate and over 68 percent of respondents expressed support for the program. Implementation of the RP3 requires an amendment to Chapter 12.68 establishing the location and limits of the program. Chapter 12.68 provides the following findings to be met related to establish a resident preferential parking zone: A. The parking in the area by nonresidents does substantially and regularly interfere with the use of the majority of the available public street or alley parking spaces by adjacent residents; B. That the interference by the nonresidents parking referred to in subsection (A) of this section, occurs at regular and significant daily or weekly intervals; g Balboa Village Parking Management (PA2014-216) Planning Commission Study Session August 21, 2014 Page 8 C. That nonresidents parking is a source of unreasonable noise, traffic hazards, environmental pollution or devaluation of real property in the area of the proposed zone; D. That the majority of the residents adjacent to the proposed zone desire, agree to or request preferential parking privileges; E. That no unreasonable displacement of nonresident vehicles will occur in surrounding residential areas,- F. reas,F. That a shortage of reasonably available and convenient residentially related parking spaces exists in the area of the proposed zone; and G. That no alternative solution is feasible or practical. Resident parking is routinely impacted by non-residents based upon resident statements and the Nelson Nygaard field studies. Again, based upon resident input, non-resident parking generates traffic and parking conflicts and noise, which is a significant nuisance. Again, based upon resident feedback and verified by the City's survey, a majority of owners and residents desire program establishment. Anticipated displacement of non-resident vehicles is expected to affect Balboa Village where parking is readily available and reduced pricing in the public parking lots will increase the incentive to park in the commercial village. The displacement of a significant number of non-resident vehicles to Balboa Island or areas to the west of the proposed preferential parking zone is not anticipated. These areas are less convenient and parking is generally more readily available west of the proposed preferential parking zone by comparison to areas within the zone. Based upon resident input and the Nelson\Nygaard field studies, parking shortages do exist in the area. Alternative solutions to increase parking supplies are costly. Property acquisition and construction costs coupled with limited practical revenue means that public parking is not economically viable without significant subsidy. Furthermore, many residences are nonconforming as to off-street parking due to the age of construction and it is not practical to require redevelopment consistent with current parking standards in advance of an owners desire to do so. In conclusion, for these reasons, the BVAC and staff believe that each of the findings can be made. During the BVAC evaluation of the program, public comments generally fell into two areas. First, the area covered may be too large, and second, residents should not have to pay a fee to park on a public street. In response, BVAC recommends establishment of the program for the entire area, but holding off enforcement on streets west of Island Avenue. Enforcement west of Island Avenue would occur after monitoring initial program implementation in the area between Island Avenue and Adams Street. Staff's perspective on charging fees for permits differs in that staff views it as the necessary cost to exclude non-permit holders from parking in the area during the restricted hours thus making more spaces available to residents and their visitors. 9 Balboa Village Parking Management (PA2014-216) Planning Commission Study Session August 21, 2014 Page 9 OUTREACH As stated above, development of the Master Plan and Parking Implementation Plan occurred over a several month process with oversight from local citizen groups (Balboa Village CAP and BVAC) and the Master Plan was ultimately approved by the City Council. Each meeting included opportunities for public comment and the public was engaged through various survey efforts. In addition, public meetings were held with the Balboa Village Merchants Association and a separate public meeting was held focused in residents. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW Staff believes this action is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) (the activity will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment) and 15060(c)(3) (the activity is not a project as defined in Section 15378)of the CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Chapter 3, because it does not authorize development that would result in physical change to the environment, directly or indirectly. The creation of parking programs and the modification of parking restrictions, parking rates, and how parking revenue is managed and used will not result in a direct physical change to the existing built environment. The project will affect the behavior motorists and the location of where they park but will not lead to physical changes to the environment. Existing parking resources will be used more efficiently over time and may avoid or postpone the need to construct additional parking lots or parking structures. To the extent that a physical change to the environment could indirectly result due to a change in required parking rates, staff believes this project is within the scope of the previously certified Environmental Impact Report prepared for the 2006 General Plan Update (SCH No. 2006011119). The project does not directly change or modify the intensity of use of any property or the maximum allowed development of any affected lots, and therefore, any potential indirect physical change resulting from this project would be within the scope of development currently allowed, and limited, by the General Plan. NEXT STEPS Schedule a public hearing for September 4, 2014, to consider ordinances and a recommendation to the City Council. ATTACHMENTS PC-1 Balboa Village Parking Implementation Plan, January 2014 PC-2 Comment Letters 10 Attachment PC 1 Balboa Village Parking Implementation Plan January 2014 22 Page Intentionally Blank 12 BALBOA VILLAGE PARKING IMPLEMENTATION PLAN OVERARCHING CONCEPT The overarching concept of managing parking in Balboa Village is to create a "park-once" environment which, in turn,will make parking more convenient and provide greater flexibility for meeting future parking demands. The parking management strategies are intended to work together as a cohesive package to ensure their highest effectiveness. The strategies have been tailored to Balboa Village based on extensive outreach, field research and guidance from the Balboa Village Advisory Committee (BVAC). REVIEW PROCESS To date,the parking strategies have been accepted at the conceptual level with the Newport Beach City Council's approved the Balboa Village Master Plan in September 2012. Since then,the strategies have been further developed by the Balboa Village Advisory Committee with the intent that they would be forwarded to the City Council for final approval and implementation. The following lists the steps and schedule for gaining final approval and ultimate implementation. 1. Public Outreach—Feb/March 2014 a. Merchants Association b. Property Owners c. Residents 2. CEQA Review—Feb/March 2014 3. Public Hearings—Planning Commission April 2014; City Council May 2014 4. Coastal Commission -Potential to incorporate into proposed Local Coastal Program, rather than submittal of a Coastal Development Permit. STRATEGIES Extensive analysis and background information has been developed for each strategy. The following is intended to provide a summary for purposes of final Figure 1 Parking District Boundary review and approval. The links to the strategy memos and meeting minutes are O(I-54se1 GerYlnq br provided for each strategy for additional information. Strategy 1: Establish Parking Benefit&Shared Parking District ' fi download the memo detailing the concept at: http://newportbeochca.aov/Mod ules/ShowDocument.aspx?documentid=17388) 1. Program Guidelines a. Boundary—All commercial streets and public parking lots within , the Village (see Figure 1) � b. Use of Parking Revenue (approx. $150,000 annually) I. Fagade Improvement Program ii. Streetscape improvements (including signage, ped/bike access) r iii. Special events January 13,2014 2� iv. Shuttle System v. Reserve funding for parking in future c. Shared Parking d. Governance Structure i. City to manage funds with input from merchants, property owners and residents. ii. Monitoring/Evaluation at appropriate times to be conducted by experts, vetted by the community and reviewed by Council. 2. Committee Comments a. Maintain parking revenue within District b. Revenue should not be used toward standard "maintenance" c. BVAC Approved the concept on August 14, 2013. The meeting minutes can be accessed here: http://www.newportbeachco.gov//Pln/BVAC Agendas/08-14-2013/2013-08- 14 BVAC Minutes Approved.pdf 3. Implementing Documents a. Amendment to Municipal Code Strategy 2: Employee Parking Permit Program (download the memo detailing the program at: http://newportbeachca.gov/index.aspx?page=2197) 1. Program Guidelines: a. Boundary i. Peak - Median on Balboa Blvd., Medina Way to 8`h Street-4 blocks; 104 spaces ii. Off-Peak (Labor to Memorial Day) - Balboa Pier Lot b. Enforcement through License Plate Recognition c. Employers register on behalf of employees with license plate information. Simple process needed d. Outreach needed to share goals of the project and gain support from employers and employees e. Pricing$50 annual permit; $25 seasonal (4 months) f. Hours of Operation—not valid between 3am and Sam to discourage overnight parking g. Monitor permit issues and utilization rates of employees through LPR data 2. Committee Comments/Action: a. Confirm#of Employees: peak and off-peak season b. Confirm availability of median—Survey results during off peak indicated less than 75% occupancy with the exception of Medina and Island Ave on Saturday afternoon. c. Employer Feedback d. No tiered costs e. Conflict with Tuesday street sweeping(8:30am to 12:30am) during off peak. f. May 8, 2013—Approved in concept with amendments(the link to the meeting minutes maybe accessed at: http://www.newportbeachca.gov//PIn/BVAC Agendas/05-08- 2013/2013-05-08 BVAC Minutes Approved.pdfl 3. Implementing Documents January 13,2014 14 a. Permit mechanism-coordinate with finance and parking consultant Strategy 3: Suspend In-Lieu Parking Fees 1. Program Guidelines a. Nine locations in Balboa Village participate in the existing in-lieu fee program which generates$13,950 annually for the area. b. These locations would be freed of this obligation. 2. Committee Comments a. Agreed with the elimination of program. 3. Implementing Documents a. Amend Ordinance repealing in-lieu parking program. Strategy 4: Eliminate Parking Requirements(the memo addressing this concept can be accessed at: http://www.newportbeachco.gov/Mod ules/ShowDocument.asox?documentid=17393) 1. Program Guidelines a. Require no additional parking for new development or intensification of uses on the landside. No change to requirements for waterside uses. b. Discretionary process would evaluate potential loss of private parking spaces. 2. Committee Comments a. Need to revise Design Guidelines b. Reassess Program within 5 years of implementation. Document land use changes and present information to decision-makers. c. Concerned potential loss of private parking spaces. There are 285 private spaces, 180 are within Newport Landing. d. December 11, 2013- BVAC approved in concept (see draft minutes) 3. Implementing Documents a. Zoning Code Amendment: CECtA review, PC/CC Hearings, Coastal Commission b. Potential to incorporate into proposed Local Coastal Program, rather than CDP. Strategy 5: Parking Meter Rates 1. Program Guidelines a. Demand Based Pricing-variable pricing to account for seasonal fluctuations, higher rates at meters to increase turn over at desired spaces b. Use of Smart Meters for all curb spaces c. Hours& Rates On-street Peak period (Summer) -8AM-6 PM, 7days -$2.00 per hour(0-2 hours) -$2.50 per hour(2+hours) Off-peak period (non-Summer) -8AM-6PM, 7days January 13,2014 2,5 -$1.00 per hour(0-2 hours) -$1.50 per hour(2+hours) Off-street(A, B and Pier Lot) Peak period (Summer) -$1.50 per hour(Maintain Maximum Rate) Off-peak period (non-Summer) -$.50 per hour(Maintain Maximum Rate) d. Monitor and Adjust as needed. Allow for staff adjustments up or down $0.25 per hour up to 4x per year,with upper limit of$3.00 per hour. e. Commercial validation up to 2 hours in pier lot year round. f. Newport Beach residents free parking during off-season -$20/year.Two hour max. 2. Committee Comments a. Need validation and reduced rates for residents 3. Implementing Documents a. Amend Municipal Code Strategy 6: Residential Permit Parking Program (download the memo detailing the report here: http://newportbeachca.aov/Modules/ShowDocument.aspx?documentid=17385) 1. Program Guidelines a. Permit required to park on residential streets between 7th Street and Adams Street. i. Two phase implementation. Phase One- Island to 7th Street. Evaluate annually to determine potential to expand. b. Hours of Operation: 4pm to 9am, 7 days a week, excluding holidays. c. All residents within the boundaries, Bay Island and mooring owners are eligible. d. Maximum of 4 permits per household. $20/permit for three year period. e. With use of license plate recognition (LPR)the issuance of a physical permit would not be required. "Permit" issuance may be entirely on-line. f. Vacation rentals may acquire guest passes. "Hangtags"will be easier to manage, however,will also more expensive to enforce. g. One guest permit (hangtag) per household per calendar year at no cost. Option to acquire one-day hangtags, or Figure 2Residential Permit Parking another permit mechanism, for special occasions. Program Boundary Identify maximum number of temporary permits per household per year. Temporary guest permit $1/hangtag. t.., 2. Committee Comments a. Cost of guests passes should be no higher than cost to administer. b. Identify maximum number of guest permits on holidays. 3. Implementing Documents — .,-- a. Amend Municipal Code January 13,2014 10 Attachment PC 2 Comment Letters 27 Page Intentionally Blank 12 From: sopas6@earthlink.net Sent: Friday, July 18, 2014 11:56 AM To: Henn, Michael Cc: Campbell, James Subject: Balboa Village Advisory Committee Meeting, July 14th Dear Mr Henn, We were not able to attend the Balboa Village Advisory Committee meeting last Monday evening, July 14th, but had attended the Balboa Village meeting last September in the Pavilion with regard to improvement in the Balboa Village, as presented by a consulting firm that had been independently hired. We were very impressed with the meeting last September and support the recommendations of that group of incredibly talented and visionary individuals, which included making some streets in the Village pedestrian only to create an invitational and community environment, with outdoor seating at cafes, increased foot traffic, and community gathering space. Alternative modes of transportation were recommended and supported, such as increased and improved bike, trolley, shuttle, and water taxi access. We do not support a parking structure of any kind. We have read that at the meeting this past Monday night, the group of some 30 residents seemed to support a parking garage. That is in direct opposition to the views of ourselves and other neighbors we have talked with on the peninsula point. A parking garage placed in the heart of the village will serve as an eyesore, creating, in addition to the large ocean front parking area adjacent to the pier, not a Balboa Village, but a Balboa Car Village. We are all aware of our fragile environment and the stewardship involved to keep the beautiful landscape and resources protected. That means addressing the negative impact of traffic. We support the plan that was recommended last September for alternatives to access and parking. We do not see an issue with any fees that might be levied on residents to pay for such amenities as permit parking. Such a program would be a generous offer from the city to the residents who would like to partake and a fee would be necessary to offset the City's expenses in implementing the program. We are wholeheartedly in support of the City Council's effort to revitalize Balboa Village and the recommendations from the independent advisory firm that presented its findings to residents last September at the Balboa Pavilion. You have the opportunity to make the Balboa area a unique and forwarding thinking destination on our beautiful coastline, where bikes and pedestrians are favored and serviced over automobiles. I have lived on the Balboa Peninsula since 1967, when my family bought a home on East Ocean Front, across from the Fire Station and Library, which is still a family home. My husband and I bought our first home on Miramar in 1993, just after our fourth child was born, and have since purchased two more homes, one on Balboa Boulevard and another on East Ocean Front. I worked the box office at the Lido Theater the summers of my Junior and Senior year in high school and am anxious to see its renovation. We have seen many changes throughout the years down here, many not good. Newport Beach has the opportunity to keep this an area where families return year after year and visitors enjoy the unspoiled beauty and amenities that have been preserved through visionary actions. We believe you should look past the grumblings of a few to make way for the praise and enjoyment shared with the greater community locally and their generations to come, via the proposed plan from last summer. Thank you for your time and consideration. Sincerely, Betsy and Andy Ackerman 2016 East Ocean Front Newport Beach, CA 92661 19 file:///Pl/...21-2014%205tudy%205ession/Balboa%20Village%20Advisory%20Committee%20Meeting%20July%2014th.htm[O8/11/2014 10:19:29 AM] From: Marianne Zippi [inbalboabay@aim.com] Sent: Monday, July 14, 2014 7:16 PM To: Campbell, James Cc: 'Marianne Zippi' Subject: Meeting 7/14/14 Dear Jim, Here is the letter I wrote to the coastal commission in March 2013. As you see, the survey was flawed. Marianne Zippi March 22, 2013 Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Zippi 420 E. Bay Avenue Newport Beach, CA. 92661 Ms. Sherilyn Sarb, Deputy Director California Coastal Commission 200 Oceangate, 10th Floor Long Beach, CA 90802-4416 Dear Ms. Sarb, The City of Newport Beach has put together a program to charge some of its residents to park in front of their homes. They have stated in city council meetings that the affected residents are in favor of these parking permits. However we think that suggesting residents have approved a parking permit program based on a half page survey residents only had two weeks to respond to is inconclusive if not deceptive. We hope you will consider the following before allowing a ruling on this issue. ONE The city claims the reason for beginning the program is to help out residents with non-residents who take up parking places. However, according to the Management Plan the city has the potential to make over a quarter of a million dollars on this program yearly. A major motive is clearly revenue. City officials just completed a new city hall that went about $60,000,000 over budget. TWO We currently do not pay to park in front of our home. To my knowledge no resident in Newport does. This parking permit program will force us to pay a fee—we call it a tax—of up to $200 a year to pay for what we now get for free. THREE The entire peninsula is impacted by non residents taking up parking spaces. Yet only our seven block area on the peninsula must pay these new feetaxes. Why aren't the rest of the Peninsula, Balboa Island, Lido and Corona Del Mar being forced into this program? We already pay high taxes to live here yet most other neighborhoods in NB do not have the additional expenses that we do. Those of us who live in this district are already dealing with the costs associated with thousands of visitors descending on our neighborhood most of the year. We do not need the City to charge us $200 for parking rights that the rest of the city has for free. Rather than taxes applied fairly, that is taxing authority abuse. FOUR According to the Management Plan Report, the permit does not guarantee you a place to park. So, you might be paying for something you now get for free that you won't be able to use. The city could easily miscalculate the number of permits available. 20 file:///Pl/PA's/PAs%20-%202014/PA2014-016/Zippi%201etter.htm[08/l 1/2014 10:22:53 AM] Zippi, Page two FIVE There is no restriction on HOW OFTEN or HOW MUCH these parking taxes will be raised. In fact, according to the Final Report of the Balboa Village Parking Management Plan, the fee taxes mentioned in the survey are only initial estimates and the City may wish to price permits to cover the FULL COSTS of program administration. Administration requires administrators and thus more salaries. There are no limits placed on the growth of this government entity. Councilman Henn has even stated that the parking should be priced for what it is -- premium parking.( In a recent Citizens Advisory Panel Meeting 12/20/11.) SIX It's hard enough to plan family gatherings and juggle parking when you live in an area that attracts so many visitors. But to complicate that situation for residents by not allowing parking on the streets after 4:00pm in the evening without a permit discriminates not only against residents, but also their families and friends and other visitors who, rather than fight the parking situation, may be forced to stay home. SEVEN The city's survey results show only the yes and no votes. It does not even acknowledge the third option offered residents which was a parking permit proposal with changes. And, only 10% of resident owners responded to the survey. 90% of respondents were renters or absentee owners. EIGHT Most important, NONE OF THIS INFORMATION WAS PRESENTED IN THE SURVEY. If it had been, it most certainly would have changed the results or increased the participation. In conclusion, we are a residential area, not a commercial area used to generate tax revenue...especially unequally. According to Page 14 of the city's work program the Coastal Commission's approval depends on clearly defining and proving there is a problem to begin with. We do not have a parking problem. The city has a parking problem which could easily be remedied by building a parking structure in the village on land the city already owns. I believe this is a disguised attempt to increase revenues to the city. We would appreciate your comments on this proposal which the city says you will receive some time this fall. Also, please add us to email information on meetings where this proposal will be discussed. Thank you very much, Marianne and Wayne Zippi 21 file:///Pl/PA's/PAs%20"/0202014/PA2014-016/Zippi%201etter.htm[08/l 1/2014 10:22:53 AM] From: mathtrainorCabgmail.com [mailto:mathtrainor(a amail.com] On Behalf Of S Trainor Sent: Friday, July 18, 2014 10:25 AM To: Burns, Marlene; Campagnolo, Daniel; Garciamay, Ruby; golson(dnewportbeachca.00v; Yamada, Susan Cc: Selich, Edward; ieffcbrnybiia.com Subject: Balboa Village Parking Plan and Balboa Island Dear Planning Commission members: I just read about the recent meeting about Balboa Village parking plans. I am a resident of Balboa Island and live close to the ferry. I fear that the impact on Balboa Island of expanded commercial and retail activities and new parking plans in the Village may not have been adequately considered and very much needs to be. • Balboa Island with the ferry is a common route for visitors going to and from the peninsula. • Many gps systems route visitors over the island (few are set to avoid ferry rides) thus resulting in more people using Balboa Island as a thoroughfare. Many visitors are unaware of the peninsula route. • The cost to park on Balboa Island is free. Even with a roundtrip walk-on fare of$2 per adult, it is usually much cheaper to park on the Island and walk to the peninsula. To drive from the island using the ferry roundtrip plus paying for parking on the peninsula exacerbates the price discrepancy. • Parking, particularly on weekends, on the Island near the ferry is often taken by those going to peninsula for day or evening activities and not available for residents and guests nor for visitors to Balboa Island. • Balboa Island also has a large number of people who park on the Island to go to Catalina for one or more days (evidenced by people wheeling suitcases at 8am in the mornings). • If free parking in residential areas near Village is limited by regulations, then it is highly likely there will be a significant increase in people using free parking on Balboa Island. I strongly encourage the Planning Commission to consider how to limit the impact on Balboa Island of new plans for the peninsula. It may be necessary to implement residential parking permits on the Island, at least for the several streets that are within a several block walk of the ferry. Thank you for consideration of my concerns. Shelly Trainor 202 Pearl Ave 22 file:///PI/...1-2014%20Study%20Session/FW%20Balboa%20Village%20Parking%20PIan%20and%20Balboa%20Island.htm[08/11/2014 10:21:55 AM] Correspondence Item No . 5a Balboa Village Parking Management PA2014-016 PEGEIVEp BY ' Mar Ms. Brandt: COMMUNITY I'm a resident of the proOsedBalboa Village Parking anagement District. I under4and'that the city is considerin Residential Parking Permit Pro d c �a to purchase four, 3- ear that will° ow eac ou�*ld Pass with an option forpl chits for $20 each; *$Vh9l�tua?guest allow permit holders only to pa guest nPasses. l public streets between the i hours of 4pm to gam: •Phase 1 -Adams Street to Island Avenue • Phase 2 - Island Avenue to 7th Street I support this program and look forward to its adoption. Printed Name: V Signature: Address: jCr7 - Correspondence Item No. 5b BURNS,MARLENE Balboa Village Parking Management PA2014-016 From: Wisneski,Brenda Sent. Tuesday,August 19,2014 12:34 PM To: Burns,Marlene Subject: FW:Balboa Parking-Comments to Planning Commission regarding proposed Changes Importance: High From: Brown, Leilani Sent: Tuesday, August 19, 2014 12:21 PM To: Wisneski, Brenda Subject: Fwd: Balboa Parking- Comments to Planning Commission regarding proposed Changes Importance: High Leilani I. Brown, MMC City Clerk City of Newport Beach -------- Original message -------- From: Denys Oberman Date:08/19/2014 11:57 AM (GMT-08:00) To: 'Brown, Leilani" Cc: Mike Henn , 'Denys H. Oberman" Subject: Balboa Parking- Comments to Planning Commission regarding proposed Changes PLEASE DISTRIBUTE TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION FOR THE AUGUST 21 STUDY SESSION AND ENTER INTO PUBLIC RECORD. Members of the Planning Commission: It is my understanding that there will be a Study Session on August 21, 2014 concerning proposed changes to the Parking system in the Balboa Village and surrounding area. I am unable to attend the meeting, and wish to submit the following comments: I applaud the City for the proposed approach, which balances the need to provide and encourage public parking in commercial centers, while protecting safety and integrity of immediately adjacent Residential neighborhoods . This type of approach, with increased Public parking in commercial centers and permitted Parking on Residential streets should be considered for adoption in other areas of the Balboa Penninsula and Lido Village area. I realize that there are members of the community that believe in "No change". In fact, our coastal regions have changed, and require management of parking and traffic to successfully accommodate the following interests: 1 • Facilitate and "incentivize"public parking which allows people to access commercial centers, and the beach with public and other commercial parking facilities concentrated in those commercial areas .This will promote revitalization of Balboa Village(same principle can apply to Lido village, Cannery village areas, 15`" Street Marina community center with paid public parking) • Parking facilities provides city with revenue to offset cost of facility construction and parking management, other costs associated with dramatically increased residential and visitor traffic of the past several years. • Maintain integrity and safety in dense family oriented adjacent Residential neighborhoods on the Penninsula and Lido Isle—reduce transient auto and pedestrian traffic, reduce litter,other nuisances along residential streets, and crime • A clear attractive program of Signage integrating commercial and parking should accompany this and other proposed transitions. • This approach ,if applied to the broader Penninsula/Lido area, will reduce "Cruising" along the Balboa Blvd and other streets caused by visitors are in search of parking, that intensifies traffic congestion and stoppages. Thank you for your consideration. Denys Oberman ................................................................. Regards, Denys H. Oberman, CEO NOBERMAN Sharsgy and Fl amiol Advlaea OBERMAN Strategy and Financial Advisors 2600 Michelson Drive, Suite 1700 Irvine, CA 92612 Tel (949)476-0790 Cell (949)230-5868 Fax(949) 752-8935 Email: dho(a obermanassociates.com CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE:The documents accompanying this transmission contain confidential information belonging to the sender which is legally privileged. The information is intended only for the use of the individual or entity named above. If you are not the intended recipient,you are hereby notified that any disclosure,copying,distribution or the taking of any action in reliance on the contents of this telecopled information is strictly prohibited. If you have received this transmission in error, please notify us immediately at 9491476-0790 or the electronic address above,to arrange for the return of the document(s)to us. 2 Correspondence Item No. 5c Balboa Village Parking Management PA2014-016 bear Ms. Brandt: 4 a " Pm a resident of the proposed Balboa Vglage Parking Management District. I understand that the city is considering the adoption of a Residential Parking Permit Program that will allow each household to purchase four, 3-year permits for $20 each; plus 1 annual guest pass with an option for 1-day guest passes. This program will allow permit holders only to park on public streets between the hours of 4pm to 9am: •Phase 1 -Adams Street to Island Avenue • Phase 2 -Island Avenue to 7th Street I support this program and look forward to its adoption. Printed N s 1 C 'S Signature: Address: C Balboa Par ing Management L-A Planning Commission Study Session August 21, 2014 11 � w w�-..j ; B Parkingalboa �E.wPORr Management ee u S Public Outreach ■ Neighborhood Revitalization Committee & Citizens Advisory Panel — monthly meetings April 2011 - September 2012 ■ Balboa Village Master Plan adopted by the City Council September 2012 ■ Balboa Village Advisory Committee ( BVAC) — monthly meetings December 2012 to present B Parkingalboa �E.wPORr ee u S Management o� a`r 4 � t I � I I RRIR(I��t" I f• �pt�3➢iii r ' 1—��t t��lFiF,r "'�;�',P•.' �sa� ': •v e ++SYS. s.. P • Pvh Balboa 0 s C aP Management District ■ Create parking benefit & shared parking district • Encourage public use of private parking & maintain existing off-street parking ■ Eliminate parking requirements ■ Voluntary employee permit parking in off-street lots & at Balboa Boulevard median meters ■ Suspend in-lieu parking fees for 9 businesses ■ Modify meter rates to incentivize use of off-street lots ■ Commercial 2-hour validation in off-street lots 0 Resident off-season parking discount in village Residential Parking 0 s Permit Program ( RP3 ) ■ Adams Street to 7t" Street, Bay Island, and Moorings • Phase 1 - Island Avenue to Adams Street, including Bay Island, and mooring Area C • Phase 2 - Island Avenue to Th Street ■ Overnight parking permit required ■ 4 :00 p . m . to 9 :00 a . m . daily ■ Four, 3-year permits per household, $20/permit ■ 1 annual guest pass + option for 1-day guest passes ■ Enforcement by license plate recognition Correspondence Item No . 5e Balboa village Parking Management PA2014-016 Dear Ms. Brandt: I'm a resident of the proposed Balboa Village Parking Management District. I understand that the city is considering the adoption of a Residential Parking Permit Program that will allow each household to purchase four, 3-year permits for $20 each; plus 1 annual guest pass with an option for I-day guest passes. This program will allow permit holders only to park on public streets between the hours of 4pm to 9am: • Phase I -Adams Street to Island Avenue • Phase 2- Island Avenue to 7th Street I support this program and look forward to its adoption. Printed Name: A I= Signature• Address: 1K -7'5 i AW D V� Correspondence Item No. 5f Balboa Village Parking Management PA2014-016 Dear Mandt: I'm a resident of the.proposed+' iboa Village Parking Management District. I understand thattlae.'vfty is considering the adoption of a Residential Parking Permit Program that will allow each household to purchase four, 3-year permits for $20 each; plus 1 annual guest pass with an option for 1-day guest passes. This program will allow permit holders only to park on public streets between the hours of 4pm to 9am: •Phase 1 -Adams Street to Island Avenue • Phase 2 - Island Avenue to 7th Street I support this program and look forward to its adoption. Printed Name: Cra— 10016 a15Wf ow Signature: Address: Correspondence Item No . 5g Balboa village Parking Management PA2014-016 Dear Ms. Brandt: I'm a resident of the proposed Balboa Village Parking Management District. I understand that the city is considering the adoption of a Residential Parking Permit Program that will allow each household to purchase four, 3-year permits for $20 each; plus 1 annual guest pass with an option for 1-day guest passes. This program will allow permit holders only to park on public streets between the hours of 4pm to 9am: •Phase 1 -Adams Street to Island Avenue • Phase 2 -Island Avenue to 7th Street I support this program and look forward to its adoption. Printed Name: 1L / y Signature: I k4tl L__,__ Address: T/ V/61