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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTandem Parking Presentation Oct 7, 2013Tandem Parking: Proposed Zoning and Parking Bylaw amendments 1.Tandem Parking Discussion Paper received by Council in May 2013 2.For the RM-1 zone, the Discussion Paper recommended: •limiting the tandem units in the RM-1 zone to 70% •a driveway apron for tandem units •Increased usable open space for tandem units; and •limiting the building block size to six attached units. Tandem Parking: Proposed Zoning and Parking Bylaw amendments BACKGROUND: Discussion Paper focused on the RM-1 (Townhouse Residential District) zone and included the following: •Review of the existing tandem regulations; •Identification of concerns with tandem parking; •Review of tandem parking regulations in other jurisdictions; •Review of 18 scenarios in the RM-1 zone, on a hypothetical piece of land; •Review of the recommended option for tandem parking in the RM-1 (Townhouse Residential District) zone. Tandem Parking: Proposed Zoning and Parking Bylaw amendments At the regular meeting of May 28, 2013, Council resolved that: Staff be directed to prepare the relevant bylaw revisions to the RM-1 (Townhouse Residential District) zone and the Off-Street Parking and Loading bylaw, as described in Section E of the “Tandem and Off-Street Parking Discussion Paper” dated May 27, 2013. At the same meeting, Council requested some clarification around: •Impact of proposed regulations on density and unit count; •Analysis on sloping sites; •Enforcement on strata lots; •Consideration for seniors; •Common variances and its impact on outdoor living space; •Tandem parking in the Town Centre Area; •Economic implications; and •Public Consultation with stakeholders Current RM-1 Bylaw (No setback variances) Recommended RM-1 Bylaw : Max. 70% tandem (no setback variances) Tandem Parking: Proposed Zoning and Parking Bylaw amendments Hypothetical 1 acre parcel of land is assumed to have a 15-17% slope as shown in the sketch below. Recommended RM-1 Bylaw : MAX. 70% tandem on sloping site (no setback variances) Recommended RM-1 Bylaw : Max. 70% tandem (with setback variances) Recommended RM-1 Bylaw : MAX. 70% tandem on sloping site (with setback variances) Tandem Parking: Findings •The density and unit count is reduced marginally, yet a more architecturally attractive development may be achieved. •Some units will need to be stepped and staggered to take advantage of the grades on site. •With the tandem garage and a driveway apron, there will be three parking spaces per unit available. •On sloping sites, some retaining walls will be required to achieve flat backyards, which is consistent with what is done currently. •With setback variances the unit yield is quite similar to those achieved under the current bylaw (e.g. 21 units versus 20 units in Scenario 2F-ss). Tandem Parking: Proposed Off-Street Parking Bylaw amendments •In the RM-1 zone, tandem parking shall not exceed 70% of the total townhouse units on site, except in the Town Centre Area. •All the units with tandem parking must provide a driveway apron per unit that is minimum 5.5 metres long and 3.0 metres wide, except in the Town Centre Area. Tandem Parking: Proposed Off-Street Parking Bylaw amendments The following regulation is new: •The minimum internal clear dimensions for attached or detached single, tandem and double garages for townhouse units in the RM-1 zone must be as stated below: Single car garage: 3.1 metres wide and 6.1 metres long Tandem 2-car garage: 3.1 metres wide and 12.2 metres long Double wide garage: 5.6 metres wide and 6.1 metres long Tandem Parking: Proposed Zoning Bylaw amendments •Addition of a definition for tandem parking. •Townhouses in the RM-1 zone shall be limited to six (6) attached units in one building block. •All the units with tandem parking arrangement must provide a usable open space of 65.0 square metres per unit with 3 or more bedrooms; and 50.0 square metres per unit with less than 3 bedrooms. Tandem Parking: Proposed Zoning and Parking Bylaw amendments Next steps: •Following first reading to both the bylaws, an open house would be organized for late October or early November 2013. •Representatives from the development industry will be invited by letter to comment on the proposed amendments. •Advertisement will also be placed in the local newspaper. •Council will be updated on the outcomes of this open house in the second reading report. Tandem Parking: Proposed Zoning and Parking Bylaw amendments Conclusion: The proposed bylaw amendments (Appendix B and C) are believed to strike a reasonable balance between tandem and double parking arrangement. The intention is to encourage architecturally desirable development proposals that are economically feasible as well. Tandem Parking: Proposed Zoning and Parking Bylaw amendments Recommendation that Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7024-2013 and Maple Ridge Off-Street Parking and Loading Amending Bylaw No. 7025-2013 be given first reading and an open house be held to solicit input.