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Home My WebLink About0948 ~ . . . oi . . RESOLUTION NO. 948 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF TEXT AMENDMENT 76-3 WHICH AMENDS PARKING STANDARDS FOR THE COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL ZONES. WHEREAS, public hearings were held on May 11, June 8, June 22, July 13 and July 27, all in 1976, to consider changes and reorganization of the parking standards for commercial and industrial zones; and WHEREAS, input was solicited from the Fire Department, the Public Works Department, the Planning Department, and the Chamber of Commerce, and all interested persons were given full opportunity to be heard and to present evidence; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA RECOMMENDS TO THE CITY COUNCIL THE FOLLOWING: SECTION I. That each Title 3 (parking requirements) of Divisions 1, 2, 3, 6, 7 and 8 of Part 6, Chapter 2, Article IX of the Arcadia Municipal Code be amended to read as follows: PARKING REQUIREMENTS. Unless otherwise indicated in this Division, parking facilities shall be provided in accordance with the general parking regulations set forth in Sections 9269.1 to 9269.15. -1- 948 / " . . . . . SECTION 2. That Title 3 {Parking Regulations)'of Division 5, Part 6, Chapter 2, Article IX of the Arcadia Municipal Code be amended to read as follows: 9265.3. PARKING REQUIREMENTS. Unless otherwise indi- cated in this Division, parking facilities shall be provided in accordance with the standards for commercial zones of the General Parking Regulations set forth in Sections 9269.1 to 9269.15. SECTION 3. That general parking regulations, Sections 9269.1 to 9269.15, be adopted to read as follows: -IA- 948 ,; . . . ARTICLE IX. CHAPTER 2. PART 6. DIVISION 9. DIVISION AND USE OF LAND ZONING REGULATIONS COMMERICAL AND INDUSTRIAL ZONES GENERAL PARKING REGULATIONS 9269.1. GENERAL. The regulations set forth in this Divi- sion shall apply in all commercial ana industrial zones'unless otherwise provided in this Chapter. 9269.2. ADDITIONS. Structures which are enlarged in area shall provide parking facilities in accordance with the standards set forth herein. 9269.3. CHANGES IN USE. Whenever the existing use of a structure or lot is changed to another use, parking facilities shall be provided in accordance with the standards set forth herein. . 9269.4. MIXED USES. In the event that tWQ(2) or more uses occupy the same building, lot or parcel of land, the total requirements for off-street parking shall be the sum of the requirements of the various uses computed separately. 9269.5. OFF-STREET PARKING REQUIREMENTS. No less than the fOllowing number of off-street parking spaces shall be provided and maintained for each of the following uses, except those temporary reductions permitted by the Business Permit and License Review Board for parking lot sales and for promotional entertainment events. When a fractional figure is found as a remainder in computations made to determine the amount of required off-street parking, such fraction shall be construed to be the next largest . whole number. -2- 948 . . . . USE PARKING SPACE REQUIRED , Financial Institutions including but not limited to banks,savings and loan associations 6 spaces per 93 sq. m. (1,001 sq. ft.) of gross floor area General Offices 4 spaces per 93 sq. m. (1,001 sq. ft.) of gross floor area Medical and Dental Offices, Emergency Hospitals and Clinics 6 spaces per 93 sq. m. (1,001 sq. ft.) of gross floor area Restaurants and Bars 10 spaces per 93 sq. m. (1,001 sq, ft.) of gross floor area Drive-in Business 20 spaces per 93 sq. m. (1,001 sq. ft.) of gross floor area' Eating Establishments 20 spaces per 93 sq. m. (1,001 sq. ft,) of gross floor area Regional Shopping Center 5 spaces per 93 sq. m. (1,001 sq. ft.) of modified floor area . Hotel and Motel 1.2 spaces per guest room Industrial 2 spaces per 93 sq. m. (1,001 sq. ft.) of gross floor area Other Permitted Uses 5 spaces per 93 sq. m. (1,001 sq. ft.) of gross floor area 9269.6. LOCATION. Required parking areas shall be located on the same lot or site, or on a lot or site contiguous thereto, or within one hundred fifty meters (150 m.) = (492') of the building or land use which these facilities will serve. When required off-street parking spaces are provided on a separate lot from the main building or land use, there shall be recorded in the office of the County Recorder a covenant in the form approved by th~ City Attorney that such owner or owners will continue to maintain such parking space as long as said building or land use is main~ . tained. -3- 948 . . . . . 9269.7. PARKING STALL AND AISLE DIMENSIONS. A. COMMERCIAL ZONES. All parking areas in any commercial zone shall be developed in accordance with the following table: COMMERCIAL PARKING TABLE A .f'# +6 #-0/> v"Y ~"t' '" B* C D E F G 305 em. 730 em. 305 em. 425 em. 730 em. Oem. 14' 24' 0' 10' 24' 10' 610 em. 915 em. o em. 20' 30' 0' 275 em. 610 em. 542 em. 480 em. 1022 em. 566 em. 15.7' 33.5' 18.6' 9' 20' 17.8' 610 em. 1152 em. 566 em. 20' 37.8' 18.6' 275 em. 610 em. 625 em. 480 em. 1105 em. 388 em. 15.7' 36.2' 12.7' 9' 20' 20.5' 610 em. 1235 em. 388 em. 20' 40.5' 12.7' 275 em. 610 em. 665 em, 610 em. 1275 em. 317 em. 20' 41.8' 10.4' 9' 20' 21.8' 610 em. 1275 em. 317 em. 20' 41.8' 10.4' 275 em. 610 em. 610 em. 760 em. 1370 em. 275 em. 24.9' 44.9' 9' 9' 20' 20' 760 em. 1370 em. 275 em. 24.9' 44.9' 9' 00 300 450 600 900 *A parking stall shall be no less than three hundred fifty centimeters (350 em.) = (11'600) in width when said parking stall is adjacent to eolunms on both sides which are within One hundred twenty centimeters (120 em.) = (3'1100) of the open end of the stall or when said parking stall is adjacent to a wall, a fence or a property line., -4- 948 . . . . . B. INDUSTRIAL ZONES. All parking areas in any industrial zone shall be developed in accordance with the following table: INDUSTRIAL PARKING TABLE A "f 4;>-# ~.. +~ ",,# <f.~ v" fl,"f' ~ <<;: O;i B* C D E F G 305 em. 730 em. 305 em. 425 em. 730 em. o em. 14' 24' 0' 10' 24' 10' 610 em. 915 em. Oem. 20' 30' 0' 260 em. 610 em. 529 em. 480 em. 1009 em. 518 em. 15.7' 33.1' 17' 8.5' 20' 17.4' 610 em. 1139 em. 518 em. 20' 37.4' 17' 260 em. 610 em. 614 em. 480 em. 1094 em. 366 em. , 15.7' 35.9' 12' 8.5' 20' 20.2' 610 em. 1224 em. 366 em. 20' 40.2' 12' 260 em. 610 em. 657 em. 610 em. 1267 em. 299 em. 20' 41. 6' ' 9.8' 8.5' 20' 21.6' 610 em. 1267 em. 299 em, 20' 41. 6' 9.8' 260 em. 610 em. 610 em. 760 em. 1370 em. 260 em. 24.9' 44.9' 8.5' 8.5' 20' 20' 760 em. 1370 em. 260 em. 24.9' 44.9' 8.5' 00 300 450 600 900 *A parking stall shall be no less than three hundred fifty centimeters (350 em.) = (11'6") in width when said parking stall is adjacent to columns on both sides which are wi thin one hundred twenty centimeters (120 em.) = (3' 11") of the open end of the stall or when said parking stall is adjacent to a wall, a fence or a property line. -5- 948 . . . DIAGRAM FOR PARKING TABLES E COLUMNS WI'11lIN I ;$'-"- OF OP~ END 'f F o 9269.8. MARKING OF SPACES. A. COMMERCIAL ZONES. Each parking space shall be clearly . delineated with paint or other easily distinguishable material so as to provide a parking area two hundred fourteen centimeters (214 cm.) = (7') in width in between two marked islands sixty-one centimeters (61 cm.) = (2') in width. - -2' "I)" r V'o' L PL.,A,NTE:.f\ C.UR6 OF\ WHEEL STtJ~ 2.0' L""WHIT[ -- l TRAFf'tC ,.. r STRIPES - 3'1 DOUBLE STRIPING LAYCUT rOR OPEN PARKING AREA . -6- 948 . . . . B. INDUSTRIAL ZONES. Each parking space shall be clearly delineated with paint or other easily distinguishable material so as to provide a parking area two hundred fourteen centimeters (214 cm.) = (7') in width in between two marked islands forty-six centimeters (46 cm.) = (1'6") in width. ! ' rp-l- 7'0. " !" L F"LANT"E:.R c.uRa OR, WHEEL S'TOPS el=4" WHITt I Tfl,HrlC ___ 2..0' .___.~ . !IT1lH"E5 DOUBLE STRIPING LAYOUT rOR OPEN PARI\ING AREA 9269.9 WHEEL STOPS. A. COMMERCIAL ZONES. Wheel stops or a planter curb shall be provided for each parking space and shall be set a minimum of one meter (I m.) = (39") from the forward end of the parking stalL Said wheel stops or planter curbs shall be fifteen centimeters (15 cm.) = (6") high and shall be made of concrete or other durable material subject to the approval of the Director of Planning. If a planter curb is used as a wheel stop, the planted area contained in the required parking space shall not be considered as part of any required dimensions of landscaped buffers and shall not be included in the percentage of the parking area . required to be landscaped. -7- 948 . . . . . B. INDUSTRIAL ZONES. Wheel stops or a planter curb shall be required where a parking ,space abuts a wall, building or adja- cent property line. Said wheel stops or planter curbs shall be fifteen centimeters (15 cm.) = (6") high, shall be made of con- crete or other durable material subject to the approval of the Planning Department, and shall be set a minimum of one meter (I m.) = (39") from such wall, building or property line. 9269.10. LOADING REQUIREMENTS. On the same land there- with, every building, structure or part thereof, erected or occupied for a permitted use involving the receipt or distribution by vehicles of materials or merchandise incidental to carrying on such activity, shall be provided with a minimum off-street or off-alley loading area of one (I) loading space for each nine hundred twenty-nine square meters (929 sq. m.) = (10,000 sq. ft.) of gross floor area. When a fractional figure is found as a remainder in computations made to determine the amount of required loading space, such fraction shall be considered to be the next largest whole number. Each such loading space shall not be less than three hundred five centimeters (305 cm.) = (10') wide by seven hundred sixty centimeters (760 cm.) = (24'11") long with adequate provision for egress and ingress. 9269.11. CIRCULATION. No parking space shall be so arranged as to require the moving of any vehicle on the premises in order to enter or leave any other parking space. This provision shall not apply at such times as attendant parking is provided. Painted directional signs shall be provided in each aisle or driveway. -8- 948 . . . . . 9269.12. DRIVEWAYS. All driveways shall be paved and shall have a minimum vertical clearance of four hundred forty centimeters (440 em.) = (14'5"). A driveway for one-way circula- tion shall be a minimum of three hundred eighty centimeters (380 cm.) = (12'6") in width. A driveway for two-way circulation shall be a minimum of six hundred ten centimeters (610 cm.) = (20') in width. No driveway shall be situated so as to create a blind intersection which would hinder public safety. 9269.13. PARKING AREA LANDSCAPING AND WALLS. A. COMMERCIAL, ZONES. A minimum of three percent (3%) of a parking area shall be landscaped and maintained in accordance with the landscape regulations set forth in Sections 9263.5.1 - 9263.5.2. A minimum of one (1) tree shall be provided and main- tained in a parking area for every ten (10) parking spaces or any fraction thereof. All unused space of reasonable size that results from the design of the parking area shall be landscaped. A bermed landscaped buffer not less than one hundred sixty centimeters (160 cm.) = (5'3") in width and ninety centimeters (90 cm.) = (35") in total height (measured at the top of the landscape materials) shall be provided between parking areas and property lines which are located between said parking areas and public streets. A ninety centimeter (90 em.) = (35") high solid masonry wall may be provided between landscaped buffers and parking areas in lieu of the aforementioned berming of the landscaped buffer. Where parking areas are within six hundred ten centimeters (QIO cm.) = (20') of residentially zoned property, there shall be a landscaped buffer not less than one hundred sixty centimeters -9- 948 . . ~ (160 cm.) = (5'3") in width adjacent to said parking area and a solid masonry wall, one hundred eighty centimeters (180 cm.) = (5'11") in height, erected between the landscaped buffer and the residentially zoned property. Said wall shall be reduced to ninety centimeters (90 cm.) = (35") in height within any front yard setback. B. INDUSTRIAL ZONES. A minimum of one (I) tree shall . be provided and maintained in a parking area for every ten (10) parking spaces or any fraction thereof. All unused space of reasonable size that results from the design of the parking area shall be landscaped. A bermed landscaped buffer not less than one hundred sixty centimeters (160 cm.) = (5'3") in width and ninety centimeters (90 cm.) = (35") in total height (measured at the top of the landscape materials) shall be provided between parking areas and property lines which are located between said parking areas and public streets. A ninety centimeter (90 cm.) = (35") high solid masonry wall may be provided between landscaped buffers and parking areas in lieu of the aforementioned berming of the landscaped buffer. Where parking areas are within six hundred ten centimeters (610 cm.) = (20') of residentially zoned property, there shall be a landscaped buffer not less than one hundred sixty centimeters (160 cm.) = (5'3") in width adjacent to said parking area and a solid masonry wall, one hundred eighty centimeters (180 cm.) = (5'11") in height, erected between the landscaped buffer and the residentially zoned property. Said wall shall be . reduced to ninety centimeters (90 cm.) = (35") in height within any front yard setback. -10- 948 . . . . . 9269.14. PAVING. All parking areas shall be paved with a concrete or asphaltic surface to specifications and standards on file in the office of the Department of Public Works. 9269.15. DRAINAGE. Drainage of a parking area shall meet the approval of the Department of Public Works. Drainage into a street shall be by means of a conduit beneath the parkway. SECTION 4. The Planning Commission finds that the public necessity, convenience, general welfare and good zoning practice justify the above recommendation. SECTION 5. The Secretary shall certify to the adoption of this resolution and shall cause a copy to be forwarded to the City Council of the City of Arcadia. I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing resolution was adopted at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of Arcadia held on the 10th day of August, 1976, by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Coghlan, Hegg, Huddy, Kuyper, perlis, Reiter, Clark NOES: None ABSENT: None 7~/' ATTEST: jJ/ff~r/ Secretary --------- -11- 948 . . . June 8, 1976 TO: PLANNING COMMISSION FROM: PLANNING DEPARTMENT SUBJECT: TEXT AMENDMENT 76-3 AMENDMENT TO PARKING STANDARDS IN COMMERCIAL fu~D Mfu~UFAcTURING ZONES At the Planning Commission's regular meeting of May 11, 1976 staff presented the draft of proposed changes to the parking regulations. At that time staff was directed to explore the possibility of condensing the parking regulations into one division. Attached for your consideration is a draft of the condensed parking regulations. . Since the meeting of May ll, 1976 staff has solicited input from the Public Works Department, the Fire Department, and the Chamber of Commerce. In commercial and industrial zones the Public Works Department tries to obtain driveway aprons 25 feet in width. From a strictly engineering and safety point of view, a Z5-foot wide minimum driveway is considered desirable. A ZO-foot wide driveway apron is not sufficient for smooth exiting and entering at the same time. However, there have not been significant numbers of accidents at existing narrow driveways. Members of the Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors were con- cerned that requiring a 25-foot driveway for a narrow lot would be an unnecessary taking of valuable property, They also questioned the durability of concrete wheel stops. Thtre have been no other comments made by that body. The Fire Department has no requirements in commercial and industrial zones other than "paved access." Any established minimum width is considered an improvement, The Fire Depart- ment recommends that vertical clearance be increased to 14 feet 6 inches. This suggested change is not yet reflected in the draft text, . The 25-foot minimum driveway width has been changed to 20 feet, Other changes include the changing of the word "width" to "length" under Columns F and G of the Parking Table and the changing of the spacing figures under Column E of the same table. The latter represents correction of an error rather than a change in standards. " ' , " ~ . . . . T .A. 76-3 2 In each "General" section of the draft previously handed out, the zone title should be changed to correspond to the subject zone. Driveway aprons are under the jurisdiction of the ,Public Works Department and any change in standards should not be a part of this text ame~dment. Pursuant to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act, the Planning Department reviewed the proposed text amendment and determined that the proposal would not have a significant effect on the environment. A Negative Declara- tion has been prepared and filed for this text amendment. The City Council in its approval or denial of the proposed text amendment must make the determination that the proposed text amendment would or would not have a substantial adverse impact on the environment. PLANNING DEPARTMENT ~fJ~ THO~IAS W. MARTIN ASSISTANT PLANNER TWM:db Attachments