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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2184ORDINANCE NO. „j pye AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles amending Section 5 of the Parking Ordinance (Ordinance No. 1588, as amended) to specify off- street parking requirements for day care centers. WHEREAS, the requirements of Chapter 43.21C RCW have been met; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds it to be in the best interests of the City of Port Angeles; now, therefore, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ANGELES as follows: Section 1. Section 5 of Ordinance No. 1588 is hereby amended to read as follows: "Section 5. PARKING 'SPACE' REQUIREMENTS. For a new build- ing or structure, or for the enlargement or increase in size of any existing building or structure there shall be established and main- tained a permanent offstreet parking area within one hundred (100) feet of the land use. The minimum number of parking spaces within said area shall be as follows: LAND USE NUMBER OF REQUIRED PARKING SPACES Section 5.02 - Commercial Banks, business, professional 1 for each 200 sq.ft. gross floor and governmental offices area of the building Bowling alleys Child care services /Day care - centers (as defined in Chap. 388-73 WAC) Churches, mortuaries, funeral homes Dance Halls Drug stores Food stores, markets and shopping centers Hotels and motels Laboratories, research, bio- chemical, X -ray, dental 6 for each alley 2 plus one unloading space for those serving 12 or fewer children; 1 per employee plus 2 spaces for un- loading for those serving more than 12 children 1 for each 6 seats in the chapel 1 for each 50 sauare feet of gross floor area of the building 1 for each 200 sq.ft. gross floor area 1 for each 200 sq.ft. of gross floor area of the building, minimum of 10 1 for each sleeping unit 1 for each 200 sq.ft. of gross floor area MEMORANDUM November 25, 1981 TO: City Council FROM: Planning Departure.'t ✓i+y B. 12.1 Pl ,�, l2.1s.81 K. RE: Parking Ordinance Amendment Tuesday night, November 24th, the Planning Commission recom- mended amending the Parking Ordinance (Ordinance No. 1588) to include parking requirements for day care centers. The specific amendment requires two parking spaces plus one un- loading space for those centers serving 12 or fewer children; and one space per employee plus two spaces for unloading for those centers serving more than 12 children. (If the Council concurs with the Planning Commission, it should set a public hearing for December 15th to consider the amend- ment.) MEMORANDUM December 10, 1981 TO: City Council lik FROM: Planning Departm RE: Parking Ordinance endment //c- i2. r5.l1 In June of this year the City Council requested that the Planning Commission investigate the off- street parking requirements for day care centers. Since then, the Commission has investigated the characteristics of day care centers, other communities' parking requirements, and the State laws pertaining to day care facilities; and held public discussions with local experts, such as Betty Warder. Following this investigation, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on the proposed amendment to the Parking Ordinance to speci- fically designate parking requirements for daycare facilities. As a result of the earlier public work sessions, no opposition was ex- pressed to the proposed amendments during the public hearing on November 24th. Accordingly, after the public hearing, the Planning Commission recommended, 5 - 0, to amend the Parking Ordinance as it pertains to child care services, to require two parking spaces plus one un- loading space for those day care centers serving.12 children or less; and for those centers with more than 12 children, one space per employee plus two spaces for unloading. While preparing the amendatory Ordinance, the Department also clas- sified and alphabetized the various uses in the Ordinance to increase readability. Copy of the proposed amendatory Ordinance and Planning Commission Minutes are attached for the Council's information. Staff will be available to answer any questions the Council may have. (If the Council concurs with the Commission's recommendation, a simple motion to adopt the Ordinance would be sufficient, as it contains its own reasons for adoption.) PC - 10 -28 -81 2. Parking Requirements for Day Care Centers. Mr. VanHemert reviewed the submitted material and Mr. Bennett's suggestions for required parking based on the number of chil- dren and employees. Betty Warder said the recommendations seem more appropriate than the presently required 10 parking spaces. She further suggested that parking variances be reviewed by considering the availability of on- street parking, since day care parents do not use parking spaces to drop off children. Mr. Bennett observed that the Commission cannot consider available on- street parking because businesses should provide their own off - street. parking. [It was 8:50 P.M., and Chairman Anderson left the hear- ing room. Vice - Chairman Thompson took over the Chair.] There was some additional discussion on the prior suggestion of Mr. Bennett to determine the number of parking spaces by the number of employees. PC - 11 -24 -81 CC - .7 -7 -Al • Mayor Haguewood read a letter from Ms_ Betty Warder concerning parking're- quirements for Day Care Centers and similar situations. Ms. Warder pointed out what she felt were several inconsistencies in the•requirements'and en- forcement of the off - street parking for Day Care Centers, and suggested the parking.ordinance be amended as to child care facilities so that it would not be as discriminatory. Councilman Buck then stated that he felt Ms. Warder's concerns were well founded, and moved that this matter be referred to the Planning Commission for analysis and a recommendation. The motion was seconded by Councilman Hordyk and carried. r.�'75 `'. ' f .°cr r ir'•t ? � c .a '. sr e �• . r „ _- � =.rl (f � . .. r e r � i?Y a i'^. f a' ± .Y i- -�'by f„e c -j` X yNn-. l�i <� 'f. x yr•;t. a..-. ¢su e - T �C v.. ' r ..;c wsfi ; ' 4,f '* 4% • r - a '0 — .- ..�.— ..w,�.w - ..._�...�...,:d'�e. :.y.a� nc :xa tw' ....:.-� -tea "iaS'..: K•. ',S c.: �:_.,diis ...,.. k ! ,. - „»..t ...r c -.� ...1 k..fi. v. _.. a -.. :-� _ �'�.. v.�. - )C- 7 -22 -81 Parking Requirements for Day Care Centers Mr. VanHemert reviewed the letter to the City Council which had been referred to the Commission for review. Mr. Ranta observed that 10 spaces were excessive. Mr. Bennett suggested that day care centers should provide a drive- through facility and at least one or two parking spaces minimum. Mr. VanHemert reported that of those communities whose ordinances are avail - able to the Department, none have parking standards specifi- cally for day .care centers. He has learned that during the adoption of the Zoning Ordinance the 10 spaces was recommended :.by the consultant. Mr. Ranta pointed out that there are differences in the. State regulations between day care centers and family day care homes, which should be taken into consideration in determin- ing the number of parking spaces required. Mr. Whidden asked what about day care centers which do not have a Conditional Use Permit. Mr. Carr •said :enforcement was dependent on neigh- bors` complaints. Consideration of this issue was continued to the next long - range planning meeting. LAND USE NUMBER OF REQUIRED PARKING SPACES Medical, optometrical and dental clinics and /or offices 6 for each doctor Other retail establishments, 1 for each 200 sq.ft. of gross floor such as furniture, appli- area of the building, minimum of ance, hardware stores, 6 spaces household equipment, service shops, clothing or shoe repair shops Restaurants, taverns, any establishment for the sale and consumption on the premises of food, alcoholic beverages or refreshments Skating rink and other com- mercial recreation places Telephone exchange Theaters Trucking and transportation terminals Wholesale stores, ware- houses, storage buildings, motor vehicles or machinery sales 1 for each 100 sq.ft. of gross floor area of the building, minimum of 10 spaces 1 for each 100 sq.ft. of gross floor area of the building 1 for each employee, minimum of 6 spaces 1 for each 3 theater seats Minimum of 10 spaces 1 space for each 2 employees, mini- mum of 10 spaces Section 5.04 - Industrial Manufacturing uses, includ- 1 for each 3 employees, minimum of ing creameries, soft drink 10 spaces bottling establishments, bakeries, canneries, print- ing and engraving shops Section 5.06 Public and Institutional Clubs, fraternal societies, 1 for each 50 square feet of gross places of assembly, exhibi- floor area of the building tion halls, without fixed seats Hospitals Libraries Museums Outdoor sports area or parks without fixed seats Parks, playgrounds Preschool and kindergarten Public and private golf clubs -2- 1 for each bed 1 for each 200 sq.ft. of gross floor area, minimum of 10 1 for each 300 sq.ft. gross floor area Subject to review by Planning Commission Subject to review of Planning Commission Minimum of 10 spaces Minimum of 40 spaces LAND USE Public swimming pools Riding academies Schools: Elementary Junior High Senior High Junior college Stadiums, sports areas, auditoriums, and other places of assembly NUMBER OF REQUIRED PARKING SPACES 10 for each 1,000 sq.ft. of pool surface area 1 for each 100 sq.ft. gross floor stable area 2 for each classroom 3 for each classroom 6 for each classroom 8 for each classroom 1 for each 3 seats Section 5.08 - Residential Dormitories, apartment dormitories Rooming and lodging houses Sanitariums, convalescent homes, nursing homes and rest homes, homes for the elderly 2 for each sleeping unit 1 for each sleeping unit 1 for each 3 beds Single family, two and three 2 spaces per dwelling unit family dwellings, apartment buildings Trailer park 2 for each trailer space Section 2. This Ordinance shall be effective January 1, 1982. PASSED by the City Council of the City of Port Angeles at a regular meeting of said Council held on the 15th day of Decem- ber, 1981. ATTEST: Marian C. Parrish, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: Crai . Miller, City Attorney PUBLISHED:. a /98/ -3-