Final Reading to Zoning Bylaw Text Amendments for Parking Requirements related to Transit-Oriented Development Strategy (TDS) - Bylaw No.

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1 CoQuitlam For Council December 3, 2012 Our File: /4352/1 Doc#: To: From: City Manager General Manager, Engineering and Public Works General Manager, Planning and Development Subject: For: Final Reading to Zoning Bylaw Text Amendments for Parking Requirements related to Transit-Oriented Development Strategy (TDS) - Bylaw No. 4352, 2012 Council Recommendation: That Council: 1. Give fourth and final reading to the City of Coquitlam Zoning'Amendment Bylaw No. 4352, 2012; and 2. Authorize staff to establish two reserve funds, a Parking Reserve Fund and a Multi-Modal Infrastructure Fund, with revenues received through the payment-in-lieu of parking program directed to these funds as outlined in the report of the General Manager Engineering and Public Works and Acting General Manager Planning and Development dated October 29, Report Purpose: This report responds to Council's request for clarification of future parking management strategies to support proposed parking amendments in Transit- Oriented Development areas, and details on Transit Demand Management (TDM) measures that would be administered as part of proposed parking adjustments, which were granted second and third reading on November 26, 2012 (Bylaw No. 4352, 2012). Further, staff also seek Council authorization to create two (2) reserve funds to administer revenue collected from payment In-lieu of parking, and that Council grant fourth and final readingto Zoning Amendment Bylaw 4352,2012. Strategic Goal: This report upholds the corporate objectives of supporting neighbourhoods, enhancing the transportation system, stimulating economic opportunity, optimizing resources, and managing infrastructure priorities. Background: At the November 26th RegularCouncil Meeting following the Public Hearing, Council considered a Zoning Amendment Bylaw to address parking requirements within Transit-Oriented Development areas, including partial reductions on resident parking, harmonization of commercial parking requirements, shared parking, and introduction of Transit Demand Management (TDM) measures and

2 Page 2 December 3, 2012 Payment-in-Lieu (PIL) of parking to support parking adjustments in transit areas. Council subsequently gave second and third readings to Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4352, 2012, and requested clarification in regards to issues discussed at the Public Hearing, including parking management principles and a future workplan in core/shoulder areas, and details on Transit Demand Management (TDM) measures that would be administered as part of the proposed bylaw text amendments. This report responds to Council's request. Discussion: Parking Management Strategy - principles and workplan for core/shoulder areas Future management of public parking In the TDS areas was discussed and questions were raised about how on-street parking would be managed in surrounding neighbourhoods should spillover occur. The City's Strategic Transportation Plan (STP) Section identifies strategies and tools related to Parking Management (Attachment 1). The City's current practice on spillover parking is to first identify the source of the problem and then develop targeted site-specific, time-limited parking restrictions with minimum impact on the neighbourhood. However, it Is expected that parking management in a TDS area will be more complicated due to the many factors affecting parking supply and demand in these areas. The following principles, which reflect best practices in parking management and are in accordance with the parking policies in the STP, will be utilized to Implement parking management in TDS areas: Consumer Choice - Provide a variety of parking and travel options; User Information - Provide motorists clear information on parking options; Shared - Parking facilities should serve multiple users/destinations; ; i i Efficient Utilization - Parklngfacilities should be sized and managed so spaces are frequently occupied to optimize utilization; Flexibility - Parking plans require a degree of flexibility to accommodate uncertainty and change; ^ Prioritization-The most desirable spaces should be managed to favour higher-priority uses; Pricing - As much as possible, users should pay directly for the parking facilities they use; Peak Management - Efforts should be made to address peak demand; Quality versus quantity - Parking facility quality should be considered as important as quantity, including convenience, comfort, aesthetics and security; and Comprehensive analysis: Significant costs and benefits should be considered in parking planning. File": O O,'4352<'l Doc»: v2

3 Page 3 December 3, 2012 Overthe next year, staff will be conducting further analysis on parking management in TDS areas (i.e. Lougheed/ Burquitlam and City Centre) In anticipation of the Evergreen rapid transit line. The work program will consider both core and shoulder needs, existing and new land use areas as well as other anticipated SkyTrain users driving to station areas for park and ride opportunities (i.e. destination parking). Input from residents in affected areas will be sought through public processes as a means to identify current and potential problems, and to proactively prepare action plans to deal with these anticipated issues based on adopted principles, noted above. Outcomes from this work will be reported to Council on a periodic basis, starting in As each area has unique characteristics, a one-size fit's all approach is not envisioned, but rather a neighbourhood-by-neighbourhood assessment and strategy to address local needs. It is also noted that the existing supply (and demand) of public parking along key Evergreen Rapid Transit Line (ELG) corridors will change over time as a result of construction activities as well as afterthe EGL is implemented. This Is due, in part to the structure and right-of-way requirements but also due to anticipated changes to transit services, new street enhancement projects, and changes in land use that will result in these areas. As a result parking management plans will evolve overtime as needs change. Summary of Transportation Demand Measures (TDM) Council also requested clarification of the TDM measures that would qualify for parking reductions including equivalencies on how much each measure is worth. A preliminary list of TDM measures that would qualify for parking credits in new residential, commercial and mixed use developments near rapid transit stations is provided as a table in Attachment 2. The table also outlines examples on how parking credits could be applied to the various TDM measures. If a developer wants to pursue a 5% reduction of the parking requirements, then a suite of measures that best fit the intended land uses and other site factors would be identified. Staff would assess/quantify the proposed measures prior to final adoption ofa zoning bylaw, or in conjunction with DP issuance. Equivalencies between the TDM measures and parking stall reductions are typically estimated considering the savings resulting from lower on-site parking and the TDM strategy implementation cost at a two to one ratio. For example while the average cost ofa structured parking space is estimated to be about $30,000, the cost of the TDM measure per stall is about half that value. The goal of this approach is to promote a shift to sustainable travel while reducing the demand for parking which benefits both the developer and the area residents. These TDM measures represent an initial first phase of approaches that can be provided by a developer to reduce parking demand. As TDM evolves and there i greater usage by residents/ employees of TDM programs, other measures involving broader coordination and effort, or as technology changes may be implemented. f-'.e tti /4352/1 Doc #: v2

4 Page 4 December 3, 2012 The measures, which would be adopted on a case by case basis, are reflected in the City's Strategic Transportation Plan (STP) (Attachment 3) and are also commonly used in other municipalities. Conclusion: This report is intended as clarification requested by Council on proposed zoning bylaw text amendments to support the Transit-Oriented Development Strategy (TDS), including information on future parking management strategies to support neighbourhoods affected by the TDS, as well as clarification of TDM measures that qualify under the proposed amendments. Poyment-ln-Lieu Reserve Funds Pursuant to section 906 of the Local Government Act (LGA), where money is collected forthe purpose of providing off-street parking or multi-modal transportation infrastructure, a City must establish separate reserve funds for these purposes. Staff, therefore, recommend that Council establish two (2) reserve funds to administer money received from payment-in-lieu of parking, a Parking Reserve Fund and a Multi-Model Infrastructure Fund, as per the LGA requirement. Staff are, therefore, recommending Council give fourth and final readingto Bylaw No. 4352, 2012, and authorize staff to establish two reserve funds: one forthe provision of off-site parking spaces and one forthe provision of infrastructure that supports walking, bicycling, public transit, or other alternative forms of transportation in accordance with the Local Government Act. William J. Susak, P.Ent. J.L Mdlntyre, MClP Attachments: Strategic Transportation Plan - Parking Management Strategy; Summary of TDM Measures; Strategic Transportation Plan - TDM Private Sector & Other Agency Initiatives; Bylaw No. 4352, 2012 (Doc. # ) This report was prepared by Carlos Perez, Senior Transportation Planning Engineer, and Catherine Mohoruk, Manager Transportation Planning, and reviewed by Dan Mooney, Manager Roads and Traffic Operations, and Raul Allueva, Manager Development Services. File It: /.352/1 Doc S: I v2

5 Attachment 1 Strategic Transportation Plan (Section 3.5.2) Long-Term Parking Management Strategy City-Wide City Centre/ Rapid Transit Station Areas Neighbourhood Commercial Centres Private Development Policies Parking Maximums -/ Flexible Standards Off-Street Bicycle Forking Electric ehicles Shared Parking Minimize Principal Use Facility Preferential Parking / Unbundle Parking Public Parking Systems On-Street time Limits Parking Pricing Public Off-street Parking Park-and-ride On-Street Bicycle Parking Parking Support Strategies Financial Incentives After-Tax Fxemptions Cosh-in-lieu / Enforcement User Information Overflow Parking Areas (Section 3.5.2, Figure 6)

6 Attachment 2 Summary of TDM Measures TDM Measure Residential Use Commercial Use Estimated Cost of TDM Measure Parking Credit Considerations Rationale for Credit Monthly 3- zone Transit Pass $151 per transit pass (3 Zone) 0.01 stalls/pass (l stall per 100 passes) - Passes must be provided to all dwelling units - Greater flexibility with the upcoming Compass card in Provides incentive to take transit and capitalize on Evergreen Line. One (1) Car Share ehicle and Stall $55,000 (both car and stall) 4 Stalls - Limited market uptake: 1 car share per 250 dwellings to avoid market saturation. - Provides an option to not own a vehicle. End of Trip Cycling Facilities (showers, change rooms, etc.) $30,000 2 stalls -1 end-of-trip facility per every assumes 10 m^ at $3000 per m^ cost -Assumes 2% mode share with 3 people sharing facility Permanent Carpool Space $30,000^ 2 stalls -1 stall per 2000 m^ of office commercial -Assumes 2% of employees will use car pool spaces TDM Social Marketing Campaign for Residents and Employees (Approx. 200 hrs) $15,000 Up to 1 stall -1 campaign per development site - details to be provided to City staff - must be comprehensive and meaningful - Provides information on transportation options and individual travel planning to new residents, businesses and customers Bicycle Purchase $150 OR $1250 (with Electric Assist) 0.01 stall/ bicycle (1 stall per loo bicycles) OR 0.08 stall/electric assist bike (l stall per 12 EA Bikes) Maximum of 1 bicycle per dwelling unit - Provides incentive to cycle, can be combined with transit (i.e. bike/transit) Estimate based on the average construction cost of parking stall in above ground structure

7 Attachment 3 Strategic Transportation Plan Transportation Demand Management Strategy Private Sector and other Agency Initiative TDM Program Major Employers Target Small Businesses Flexible Work Arrangements Ridematching (internal) Schools Ridematching (TransLlnk/Jack Bell Foundation) Guaranteed Ride Home Facilities for cyclists/walkers Preferential Parking for Carpool/anpool Transit Pass Programs Incentive Programs Fleet/Company ehicles Transit Management Associations Walking School Bus Education and Promotion Co-operative Auto Network Bicycle Parking Facilities for Multi-Family Developments TravelSmart f Residents (Sect. 3.6, Section 4, Table 3)

8 Attachment 4 BYLAW NO. 4352,2012 A Bylaw to amend the "City of Coquitlam Zoning Bylaw No. 3000,1996", and amending Bylaws WHEREAS Certain changes are necessary for the clarification and effective and efficient operation of Bylaw No. 3000,1996 and amending Bylaws, in accordance with the Local Government Act, R.S.B.C, 1996, c. 323; NOW THEREFORE, the Municipal Council of the City of Coquitlam in open meeting assembled, ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Name of Bylaw This Bylaw may be cited for all purposes as the as the "City of Coquitlam Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4352, 2012". 2. Zoning Bylaw No. 3000,1996, as amended, is further amended as follows: A. PART 2 INTERPRETATION, Section 201 Definitions, is amended by adding the following: "TRANSPORTATION DEMAND MANAGEMENT means the provision of continuous services or facilities that reduce the demand for private vehicle use or an off-street parking space" B. PART 7 OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING, Section 706, Number of Required Off-Street Parking Spaces, Sub-section (l)(b) is amended by deleting the existing text and replacing it with the following: "(b) Apartment use, Townhouse use 1 space per studio and one-bedroom dwelling unit; 1.5 spaces per dwelling unit with two more bedrooms; Plus 0.20 spaces per dwelling unit designated for visitors Except: Apartment use, Townhouse use located within the Evergreen Line Core and Shoulder Station areas, as defined by Schedule "0' of this Bylaw 1 space per studio and one-bedroom dwelling unit; 1.35 spaces per dwelling unit with two or of more bedrooms; Plus 0.20 spaces per dwelling unit designated for visitors File #: /000/ Doc #:

9 C. PART 7 OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING, Section 706, Number of Required Off-Street Parking Spaces, Sub-section (2)(b) is amended by deleting the existing text and replacing it with the following: "(b) Commercial and Civic uses permitted in the C-4 and C-7 zones (not including parks and pubic squares) Minimum floor area of 1 space per 45m^ of gross D. PART 7 OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING, is amended by adding the following: " 713 Off-Street Parking Reductions for the Evergreen Line Core and Shoulder Station Areas An owner ofa lot located within the Evergreen Line Core and Shoulder Station areas, as identified in Schedule "O" of this Bylaw, who applies for a building permit to construct or add additional gross floor area to a building or structure for a commercial, apartment or townhouse use which requires off-street parking spaces under Section 706, may opt to reduce the required off-street parking space by providing the following: (1) transporation demand management measures, as agreed upon and approved by the General Manager Engineering and Public Works, to reduce up to a maximum of five percent (5%) of the required off-street parking spaces, provided that: (a) off-street parking spaces required for commercial, apartment visitor and townhouse visitor uses within the same commercial or mixed-use development site are shared and not reserved for specific users. (2) payment in-lieu of parking for additional parking reductions greater than five percent (5%) and up to a total often percent (lo%) of the required offstreet parking spaces, \f transportation demand management measures, as outlined in Sub-section (i), have been provided. (a) (b) where an owner opts to make payment in-lieu of parking, payment shall be made to the City at a sum of $20,000 for each required offstreet parking space required under Section 706, but not provided. payment in-lieu of parking shall be made at the time the building permit is issued for the building or structure that will be put to the use that requires the off-street parking space. File #: /000/ Doc #:

10 (3) for a lot located within the Evergreen Line City Centre Core Area, as identified on Schedule "0", payment in-lieu of parking for additional parking reductions greater than five percent (5%) may be provided up to a maximum of fifteen percent (15%) of the total required off-street parking spaces, and subject to the requirements of Sub-section (2). E. Adding "Schedule O" to SCHEDULES attached hereto and marked as Schedule 'A' to Bylaw No. 4352, READ A FIRST TIME this CONSIDERED AT PUBLIC HEARING this READ A SECOND TIME this READ ATHIRDTIMEthis day of day of day of day of READ A FOURTH AND FINAL TIME and the Seal of the Corporation affixed this day of, MAYOR CLERK File#: /000/ Doc#: I

11 LEGEND Evergreen Line Core and Shoulder Station Areas Core Shoulder SCALErl: 18,000 M< p P (tioni ITTM Ni<l U t ] K«par<dBy: Planning > Dwdofnant ioimtm CKy of CoquWim SCHEDULE "O" TO BYLAW 3000,1996 /WPl

12 City of Port Moody Bnnnininraim: BURQUITLAM CORE LEGEND Evergreen Line Core and ShouWer Station Areas Core Shoulder SCAl :l: 18,000 LOUGHEED CORE DMlCiMlad Od<*cr2 S MipPr^atfion: UTM Mid»l3 >^«(>nd(y:pbnnlnf II Divclopintnt Sotnc CKy <tf Co^jMan SCHEDULE "O" TO BYLAW 3000,1996 /IAP2