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Council Meeting Date: September 17, 2001 Department ID Number: PL01-31
CITY OF HUNTING ON BEAC
REQUEST FOR ACTION
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SUBMITTED TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
SUBMITTED BY: RAY SILVER, City Administratorao-4
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PREPARED BY: HOWARD ZELEFSKY, Director of Planning
SUBJECT: APPROVE MODIFICATIONS TO LOCAL COASTAL PROGgMD
AMENDMENT NO. 2-00 SUGGESTED BY THE CALIFORNIA
COASTAL COMMISSION (DOWNTOWN PARKING MASTER PLAN
UPDATE)
Statement of Issue,Funding Source,Recommended Action,Alternative Action(s),Analysis,Environmental Status,Attachment(s)
Statement of Issue:
Transmitted for your consideration are a resolution and ordinance relative to Local Coastal
Program Amendment (LCPA) No. 2-00 for the purpose of accepting the California Coastal
Commission's approved modifications to the LCPA, and approving minor revisions to the
update of the Downtown Parking Master Plan. This action is required to formally adopt the
changes suggested by the Coastal Commission for the LCPA. Staff recommends the City
Council approve the request because the modifications do not change the intent of the City
Council's previous approval of the Downtown Parking Master Plan.
Funding Source: Not applicable.
Recommended Action:
Motion to:
1. "Approve Resolution No. (ATTACHMENT NO. 1) accepting and agreeing to the
modifications suggested by the California Coastal Commission of Local Coastal Program
Amendment No. 2-00 and forward to the California Coastal Commission," and
2. "Approve revisions to the Downtown Parking Master Plan incorporating the modifications
suggested by the California Coastal Commission by adopting Ordinance No. 351;L
(ATTACHMENT NO. 2)."
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REQUEST FOR ACTION
MEETING DATE: September 17, 2001 DEPARTMENT ID NUMBER: PL01-31
Alternative Action(s):
The City Council may make the following alternative motion(s):
"Continue the Modifications to Local Coastal Program Amendment No. 2-00 and direct
staff accordingly."
Analysis:
A. PROJECT PROPOSAL:
Applicant: City of Huntington Beach, Planning Department
Location: Citywide
Local Coastal Program Amendment No. 2-00 is being brought to the City Council for
acceptance of the California Coastal Commission's suggested modifications to the
Downtown Parking Master Plan. The two modifications are minor and/or technical in nature
and do not change the intent of the Downtown Parking Master Plan. Both modifications are
presented in the approval letter from the Coastal Commission (ATTACHMENT NO. 3).
The process for approving the modifications involves a resolution and ordinance as follows:
1. Approve a resolution accepting and agreeing to the California Coastal Commission's
suggested modifications to the LCPA and forward it to the Coastal Commission
(ATTACHMENT NO. 1); and
2. Adopt an ordinance approving the Downtown Parking Master Plan Update pursuant to
the California Coastal Commission's approved modifications (ATTACHMENT NO. 2).
Upon transmittal of Attachment No. 1 to the Coastal Commission, the Executive Director of
the Coastal Commission will determine if the City has complied with the Commission's
action. The LCPA for the Downtown Parking Master Plan is not effectively certified until
such determination is made.
B. BACKGROUND
On November 6, 2000, the City Council approved Zoning Text Amendment No. 99-3 and
Local Coastal Program Amendment No. 00-2 for the Downtown Parking Master Plan update.
The Downtown Parking Master Plan was amended by increasing the overall commercial
development potential from 500,000 sq. ft. to 715,000 sq. ft. and modifying the parking
ratios.
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REQUEST FOR ACTION
MEETING DATE: September 17, 2001 DEPARTMENT ID NUMBER: PL01-31
The LCPA submittal was forwarded to the California Coastal Commission as Local Coastal
Program Amendment No. 2-00 for review and approval on December 7, 2000. On June 14,
2001, the Coastal Commission approved Local Coastal Program Amendment 2-00 with
suggested modifications. Section 13537 of the California Code of Regulations states that
the local government must accept and agree to the modifications by resolution within six
months or the Coastal Commission's approval expires.
C. STAFF ANALYSIS AND RECOMMENDATION:
The two suggested modifications are for clarification purposes only. They include the
following:
■ Added language that future parking within the DPMP shall be provided as described
in Appendix A (Land Use Tables), and that redevelopment resulting in a loss of
existing parking shall be phased such that adequate parking exists within each DPMP
area at all times (pg. 2, Attachment No. 3); and
• Clarification that 50% of code-required parking for developments over 30,000 sq. ft. or
one-half block in size be provided on site (pg. 2, Attachment No. 3).
Staff has evaluated the suggested modifications and is in agreement with the action of the
Coastal Commission. Staff recommends the City Council approve the request because the
modifications do not change the intent of the City Council's prior action.
Environmental Status:
In accordance with Section 15265 of the California Environmental Quality Act, the
preparation and adoption of Local Coastal Programs are exempt from environmental
analysis. The Downtown Parking Master Plan Update is also covered by Environmental
Impact Report No. 94-1, which was adopted as part of the City's comprehensive General
Plan update in May 1996. The Downtown Parking Master Plan Update incorporates new
development thresholds for commercial development consistent with the Land Use Densities
identified in the General Plan. Therefore, the EIR that was previously approved can be
applied to this update as no new significant environmental impacts are anticipated. The
proposed modifications suggested by the California Coastal Commission are covered by the
same provisions.
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REQUEST FOR ACTION
MEETING DATE: September 17, 2001 DEPARTMENT ID NUMBER: PL01-31
Attachment(s):
DescriptionCity Clerk's
Page Number No.
1. Resolution No..2, bl-67 accepting and agreeing to the modifications
suggested by the California Coastal Commission for Local Coastal
Program Amendment No. 2-00
2. Ordinance No. -.-f/V approving revisions to the Downtown Parking
Master Plan incorporating the modifications suggested by the
California Coastal Commission
3. California Coastal Commission's Suggested Modifications Letter dated
July 11, 2001
4. Legislative Draft of Downtown Parking Master Plan with incorporated
modifications
RCA Author: HZ:SH:HF:WC:rl
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ATTACHMENT I
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RESOLUTION NO. 2001-6 7
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH THAT
ACKNOWLEDGES RECEIPT OF THE CALIFORNIA COASTAL COMMISSION ACTION AND
ACCEPTS AND AGREES TO LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM AMENDMENT NO. 2-00 AS
MODIFIED
WHEREAS, the California Coastal Commission reviewed and approved Huntington Beach Local
Coastal Program Amendment No. 2-00 as modified at the June 14, 2001 Coastal Commission hearing; and
Section 13537 of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations requires the local government to
accept and agree to the modification by resolution within six(6)months,or the certification will expire;
and
Upon the City Council action staff will forward Resolution No. 2001-67 for final California Coastal
Commission certification.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach hereby resolves as follows:
That the City Council accepts and agrees to the California Coastal Commission's approval of Local
Coastal Program Amendment No. 2-00 by modifying the updated Downtown Parking Master Plan of the
certified Local Coastal Program as suggested by the California Coastal Commission in the letter dated July
11, 2001 attached thereto as Exhibit "A" and incorporated by this reference as though fully set forth herein.
Said suggested modifications shall be certified and become effective pursuant to Section 13544.5 of Title
14 of the California Code of Regulations on the date when the following two conditions have been met: 1)
Commission concurrence with the Executive Director's determination that the City's action is legally
adequate; and 2)Notice of Certification has been filed with the Secretary of Resources.
The City Council certifies that the amended Local Coastal Program is intended to be carried out in
a manner in full conformance with the California Coastal Act.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach dt a regular
meeting thereof held on the 17th day of September , 2001.
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Res. No. 2001-67
;TATF OF CALIFORNIA-THE RESO 1Rt:FC A . 1y GRAY DAVIS Gov mor
.'OALIFORNIA COASTAL CO "FISSION Res. No. 2001-67„
south Coast Area Office
00 Oceangate,Suite 1000 -�
ong Beach.CA 90802-4302
562)590-5071 July 11, 2001
Howard Zelefsky
Planning Director
City of Huntington Beach
2000 Main Street
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
Re: Huntington Beach Local Coastal Program (LCP) Major Amendment No. 2-00.
Dear Mr. Zelefsky,
You are hereby notified that the California Coastal Commission, at its June 14, 2001 meeting in Los
Angeles, approved City of Huntington Beach LCP Amendment No. 2-00 with modifications. Local
Coastal Program (LCP) Amendment No. 2-00, contained in City Council Resolution No. 2000-107
and Ordinance No. 3483, revised the Downtown Parking Master Plan by increasing the
development cap from 500,000 square feet to 715,000 square feet, and by revising the parking
ratios. The Downtown Parking Master Plan is contained in the Downtown Specific Plan, in the
certified Implementation Plan portion of LCP. Only.the Implementation Plan portion of the certified
LCP is affected by this amendment.
The Commission approved the LCP amendment with two suggested modifications. Therefore, LCP
Amendment No. 2-00 will not be effective for implementation in the City's coastal zone until: 1) the
Huntington Beach City Council adopts the Commission's suggested modifications, 2) the City
Council forwards the adopted suggested modifications to the Commission by resolution, and, 3) the
Executive Director certifies that the City has complied with the Commission's June 14, 2001 action.
The Coastal Act requires that the City's adoption of the suggested modifications be completed
within six months of the Commission's June 14, 2001 action.
Pursuant to the Commission's action on June 14, 2001, certification of City of Huntington Beach
LCP Amendment No. 2-00 is subject to the following two suggested modifications: - -
Note: The existing certified LCP policies and standards are shown in regular text.
The City's proposed additions are identified by underlined text.
The suggested modifications are shown in bold Italics.
On page 3 of the legislative draft(see exhibit D) third paragraph, first sentence:
Existing and proposed building square footage and uses identified in the technical
background report prepared by Kaku Associates (Sept., 2000), entitled "Downtown
Parking Master Plan Update." (Appendix —Existing and Proposed Land Use Analysis
Blocks A—1) are parked.within the public parking supply within the Downtown Parking
Master Plan.
itington Beach LCP Am. 2-00 lies. No. 2001-67
"owntown Parking Master Plan
Page 2
Suggested Modification No. 1
The above section shall be replaced with the following:
Existing building square footage and uses are parked within the DPMP parking supply
as inventoried in the technical background report prepared by Kaku Associates (Sept.
2000), entitled "Downtown Parking Master Plan Update,' (Appendix-Existing and
Proposed Land Use Analysis Blocks A- 1) (Kaku Report,). Future parking within the
DPMP area shall be provided as described in Appendix A of the Kaku Report. .
Redevelopment of blocks that result in a loss of existing parking shall be phased
with the provision of parking such that adequate parking exists within each DPMP
area at all times.
On page 4 of the Legislative Draft (see exhibit D), Item 1:
1.Require projects over 30,000 sq. ft. or one-half (1/2) block in size provide 50% of
the code-required parking identified in Figure 4.2
( 2) blank eF gFeateF in size
Suggested Modification No. 2
The above sentence shall retain the "on-site" requirement and shall be replaced with the
following:
1.Require projects over 30,000 sq. ft. or one-half (112) block in size to provide 50%
of the code-required parking identified in Figure 4.2 on site.
Thank you for your cooperation and we look forward to working with you and your staff in the
future. Please call Meg Vaughn or myself at (562) 590-5071 if you have any questions regarding
the modifications required for effective certification of City of Huntington Beach LCP Amendment
No. 2-00.
Sincerely,
z�
Teresa Henry
District Manager
cc: Wayne Carvalho, Associate Planner
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Res. No. 2001-67
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss:
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH )
I, CONNIE BROCKWAY, the duly elected, qualified City Clerk of
the City of Huntington Beach, and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council of said
City, do hereby certify that the whole number of members of the City Council
of the City of Huntington Beach is seven; that the foregoing resolution was
passed and adopted by the affirmative vote of at least a majority of all the
members of said City Council at a regular meeting thereof held on the 17th
day of September, 2001 by the following vote:
AYES: Green, Boardman, Cook, Julien Houchen, Garofalo, Dettloff,
Bauer
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the
City Council of the City of
Huntington Beach, California
ATTACHMENT 2
ORDINANCE NO. 3512
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
AMENDING CHAPTER 4.2 OF THE HUNTINGTON BEACH SPECIFIC PLAN
RELATING TO THE DOWNTOWN PARKING MASTER PLAN
The City Council of the City of Huntington Beach does hereby ordain as follows:
SECTION 1. Section 4.2.14 of the Huntington Beach Specific Plan is hereby amended
to read as follows:
4.2.14 The Downtown Parking Master Plan
The Downtown Parking Master Plan is based on a shared parking concept. Shared
parking in effect allows one(1)parking space to serve two (2) or more individual land
uses without conflict. Shared parking relies on the variations in the peak parking
demand for different uses. In other words,parking demands will fluctuate in
relationship to the mix of uses by hour, day of week, and season. The proper mix will
create an interrelationship among different uses and activities which results in a
reduction of the demand for parking.
The Downtown core area is centered along the Main Street commercial corridor. This
commercial corridor divides into two (2) distinct areas, north and south of Orange.
The area which encompasses the Downtown Parking Master Plan is identified on the
area map (Figure 4.1).
Area 1 - The area south of Orange Avenue along Main Street provides the greatest
amount of public parking opportunities both off-street and on-street. Area 1 has the
greatest number of visitor-serving and seasonal commercial uses including year round
entertainment. This area also has the greatest concentration of expanded commercial,
restaurant and office uses, and therefore,the majority of the public parking spaces are
provided in this area.
Expanding commercial activity in this area remains the focus of the Downtown Master
Plan, however, no additional parking for new or expanded commercial, restaurant and
office uses should be required provided the total square footage and mix of uses do not
exceed the Master Plan projections. The city shall retain the option to purchase
property for a public parking facility.
Area 2 - The area north of Orange Avenue along Main Street provides limited amounts
of public parking opportunities. This area is still part of the Downtown core.
However, the commercial uses in Area 2 cater more to year-round residents, therefore,
additional on-street short-term parking is provided. The existing Downtown public
parking facilities are not conveniently located for use in this area, thus, a combination
of expanded on-street and on-site parking may be necessary for new or expanded
commercial uses. The commercial activity remains primarily service-related
commercial; the existing supply of on-street and on-site parking should be sufficient
for anticipated uses. The mix of commercial and residential activities can justify a
parking reduction and additional parking may not be necessary if development does
not exceed the Master Plan projections. The city shall retain the option to purchase
property for a public parking facility.
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City-owned and controlled public parking in the Downtown Parking Master Plan
(DPMP) area shall be consistent with the City's certified land use plan. The DPMP is
structured to protect beach user parking by providing adequate public parking within
the Downtown area. The DPMP encourages the use of the City-owned and controlled
parking sites within the DPMP area. To encourage the use of the City-owned public
parking facilities,parking controls such as time limits, and parking rates may be
adjusted to maintain the desired use of these spaces by patrons and employees of the
downtown area. A validation program for the City-owned public parking structure has
been established as an incentive for the use of the structure by the patrons and
employees of the downtown area. Any changes to the program shall be submitted to
the Executive Director to determine if an amendment to the Specific Plan.is necessary.
The Downtown Parking Master Plan anticipates a total development scenario of
approximately 715,000 square feet of commercial activity. The DPMP has
development thresholds of 144,000 square feet for restaurant, 300,000 square feet for
retail, 126,000 square feet for office and 145,000 square feet for miscellaneous
development. Area 1 will contain approximately 626,000 square feet of commercial
development, with the remaining 89,000 square feet in Area 2. The Planning
Department shall be responsible for monitoring the development square footage per
land use and the number of parking spaces within the Downtown Parking Master Plan
area.
An annual review and monitoring report of the Downtown Parking Master Plan shall
be prepared by the Planning Department and presented for review by the Planning
Commission and City Council. Following the review by the City Council, the
Downtown Parking Master Plan annual review and monitoring report shall be
submitted to the Executive Director of the California Coastal Commission for review.
The Downtown Parking Master Plan annual review and monitoring report shall
include, at a minimum:
1) amount and type of development square footage approved during the annual
review period;
2) total amount of square footage in the Downtown Parking Master Plan area;
3) an inventory of existing parking spaces;
4) a parking utilization study;
5) an assessment of parking demand compared with parking supply;
6) a determination of whether adequate parking remains to serve development
allowed up to the total development cap.
If the Downtown Parking Master Plan annual review and monitoring report indicates
that the parking supply is inadequate to serve the approved level of development or if
the development square footage exceeds the amount described above (up to 715,000
square feet total), all development within the Downtown Parking Master Plan area
shall provide parking consistent with Off-Street Parking and Loading Provisions of the
Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance, unless and until new parking to
meet the identified demand is approved and constructed.
Changes between one or more of the individual use categories may be allowed as long
as the total square footage does not exceed 715,000 square feet provided there are
corresponding changes in the other use categories to assure adequate parking remains.
Parking shall be provided for each Area. If a project is built in Area One that requires
more shared parking than is available in Area One, credit from Area Two shall not be
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used. If a project is built in Area Two that requires ;more shared parking than is
available in Area Two, credit from Area One shall not be used.
Although the Downtown Parking Master Plan distinguishes between the location and
type of parking resources available in Area 1 and Area 2, the adjusted parking
requirement for both Area 1 and Area 2 is the same (Figure 4.2). The common
parking requirement is based on the shared parking concept for the entire master plan
area.
Existing and proposed building square footage and uses are parked within the DPMP
parking supply as inventoried in the technical background report prepared by Kaku
Associates (Sept., 2000), entitled"Downtown Parking Master Plan Update,"
(Appendix -Existing and Proposed Land Use Analysis Blocks A - 1) (Kaku Report)
Future parking within the DPMP area shall be provided as described in Appendix A of
the Kaku Report. Redevelopment of blocks that result in a loss of existing parking
shall be phased with the provision of parking such that adequate parking exists within
each DPMP area at all times. In the event a property owner demolishes his/her
existing building, and rebuilds a new building of equal square footage and use, no
additional parking shall be required. Any code required parking spaces provided on-
site shall be credited for any expansion of square footage or intensification of use. All
required parking shall be calculated based on the reduced requirements of the
Downtown Parking Master Plan.
The Planning Commission or City Council may impose one (1), all, or a combination
of the following requirements to ensure that adequate parking is provided for each
development:
1. Require projects over 30,000 sq. ft. or one-half(1/2) block in size provide 50% of
the code-required parking identified in Figure 4.2 on site.
2. Require that any parking in-lieu fees be full cost recovery based on the parking
requirement for specific uses. However, allow that these fees be paid over an
amortization period, with appropriate security provided by the applicant to
guarantee payment.
3. Require valet parking once the maximum build out of restaurant activity has been
obtained.
4. Commercial projects greater than 10,000 square feet in size shall be required to
submit a parking management plan consistent with the Downtown Parking Master
Plan.
5. Require valet and/or remote parking for special events and activities, and during
the peak summer season.
6. Require the applicant to provide additional on-site and/or off-site parking for any
development.
7. Develop parking options which may generate additional parking for any
development..
8. Develop a,sign program to direct motorists to primary parking facilities within the
Downtown Parking Master Plan.
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SECTION 2. This ordinance shall become effective immediately upon certification by
the California Coastal Commission.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach at a
regular meeting thereof held on the 1st day of October , 2001.
ATTEST:
City Cl Mayor
REVIEWED AND APPROVED: APPROVED AST FORM:
City Administilfor City Attorney
INITIA AND APPROVED:
Planning Director
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss:
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH )
I, CONNIE BROCKWAY,the duly elected, qualified City Clerk of the
City of Huntington Beach, and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council of said City, do
hereby certify that the whole number of members of the City Council of the City of
Huntington Beach is seven; that the foregoing ordinance was read to said City Council at
a regular meeting thereof held on the 17th day of September,2001, and was again read
to said City Council at a regular meeting thereof held on the 1st day of October, 2001,
and was passed and adopted by the affirmative vote of at least a majority of all the
members of said City Council.
AYES: Green, Boardman, Cook, Julien Houchen, Dettloff, Bauer
NOES: None
ABSENT: Garofalo
ABSTAIN: None
I,Connie Brockway CITY CLERK of the City of
Huntington Beach and ex-officio Clerk of the City
Council,do hereby certify that a synopsis of this
ordinance has been published in the Independent on
,2001
In accordance with the City Charter of said City City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk
Connie Brockway, City Clerk of the City Council of the City
Deputy City C1erk of Huntington Beach, California
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ATTACHMENT 3
STATE OF CALIFORNIA-THE RESQURCFS A _
CALIFORNIA COASTAL CG^°oMUSSUON
South Coast Area Office
z000ceanoate. Suite 1000
Long Beach,cAynan2-*uoo
(562)590'*071 July 11, 2001
HovvordZa|ofokv
Planning Director
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City of Huntington Beach
2000 Main Street -q7
Huntington Beaoh, C8 82648
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Re: Huntington Beach Local Coastal Program (LCF) Major Amendment No. 2-00.
Dear Mr. Ze|efohv.
You are hereby notified that the California Coastal Commission, at its June 14. 2001 meeting in Loa
Angeles, approved City of Huntington Beach LCP Amendment No. 2-00 with modifications. Local
Coastal Ppognyrn (LCP) Amendment No. 2-00. contained in City Council Resolution No. 2000-107
and Ordinance No. 3483. revised the Downtown Parking K8aebar Plan by increasing the
development cap from 500.000 square feet to 715.000 square feet, and by revising the parking
ratios. The Downtown Parking Master Plan is contained in the Oovxn1ovvn Specific P|on, in the
certified Implementation Plan portion ofLCP. Only -the Implementation Plan portion of the certified
LCPia affected by this amendment.
The Commission approved the LCP amendment with two suggested modifications. Therefore, LCP
Amendment No. 2-00 will not be effective for implementation in the City's coastal zone until: 1\ the
Huntington Beach City Council adopts the Commission's suggested modifications, 2\ the City
Council forwards the adopted suggested modifications to the Commission by resolution, and, 3\ the
Executive Director certifies that the City has complied with the Commission's June 14. 2001 action.
The Coastal Act requires that the City'o adoption of the suggested modifications be completed
within six months of the Commission's June 14` 2001 action.
Pursuant to the Commission's notion on June 14. 2001. certification of City of Huntington Beach
LCP Amendment No. 2-OOiesubject to the following two suggested modifications:
Note: The existing certified LCP policies and standards are shown in regular text.
The City's proposed additions are identified by underlined text.
The suggested modifications are shown in bold Italics'
C}n page 3of the legislative draft (see exhibit O) third paragraph, first sentence:
Existing and proposed building equanafootoQa and uses identified in the technical
background report prepared by Kaku Associates (Sept., �000), entitled "Downtown
Parking Master Plan Update," (Appendix— Existing and Proposed Land Use Analysis
Blocks A —1) are parked within the public parking supply within the Downtown Parking
Master Plan.
Huntington Beach LCP Am. 2-00
Downtown Parking Master Plan
Page 2
Suggested Modification No. 1
The above section shall be replaced with the following:
Existing building square footage and uses are parked within the DPMP parking supply
as inventoried in the technical background report prepared by Kaku Associates (Sept.
2000), entitled "Downtown Parking Master Plan Update,' (Appendix— Existing and
Proposed Land Use Analysis Blocks A— 1) (Kaku Report,). Future parking within the
DPMP area shall be provided as described in Appendix A of the Kaku Report.
Redevelopment of blocks that result in a loss of existing parking shall be phased
with the provision of parking such that adequate parking exists within each DPMP
area at all times.
On page 4 of the Legislative Draft (see exhibit D), Item 1:
1.Require projects over 30,000 sq. ft. or one-half (1/2) block in size provide 50% of
the code-required parking identified in Figure 4.2
(4 ) hlGGk OF gFeateF in ciZe
Suggested Modification No. 2
The above sentence shall retain the "on-site" requirement and shall be replaced with the
following:
1.Require projects over 30,000 sq. ft. or one-half (1/2) block in size to provide 50%
of the code-required parking identified in Figure 4.2 on site.
Thank you for your cooperation and we look forward to working with you and your staff in the
future. Please call Meg Vaughn or myself at (562) 590-5071 if you have any questions regarding
the modifications required for effective certification of City of Huntington Beach LCP Amendment
No. 2-00.
Sincerely,
Teresa Henry
District Manager
cc: Wayne Carvalho, Associate Planner
HNBA 2-00 psthrg Itr 7.10.01 my
ATTACHMENT- 4
ORDINANCE NO. 35�
LEGISLATIVE DRAFT
The Downtown Parking Master Plan
4.2.14 The Downtown Parking Master Plan
The Downtown Parking Master Plan is based on a shared parking concept. Shared
parking in effect allows one (1)parking space to serve two (2) or more individual land
uses without conflict. Shared parking relies on the variations in the peak parking
demand for different uses. In other words, parking demands will fluctuate in
relationship to the mix of uses by hour, day of week, and season. The proper mix will
create an interrelationship among different uses and activities which results in a
reduction of the demand for parking.
The Downtown core area is centered along the Main Street commercial corridor. This
commercial corridor divides into two (2) distinct areas, north and south of Orange.
The area which encompasses the Downtown Parking Master Plan is identified on the
area map (Figure 4.1).
Area 1 - The area south of Orange Avenue along Main Street provides the greatest
amount of public parking opportunities both off-street and on-street. Area 1 has the
greatest number of visitor-serving and seasonal commercial uses including year round
entertainment. This area also has the greatest concentration of expanded commercial,
restaurant and office uses, and therefore, the majority of the public parking spaces are
provided in this area.
Expanding commercial activity in this area remains the focus of the Downtown Master
Plan, however,no additional parking for new or expanded commercial, restaurant and
office uses should be required provided the total square footage and mix of uses do not
exceed the Master Plan projections. The city shall retain the option to purchase
property for a public parking facility.
Area 2 - The area north of Orange Avenue along Main Street provides limited amounts
of public parking opportunities. This area is still part of the Downtown core.
However, the commercial uses in Area 2 cater more to year-round residents, therefore,
additional on-street short-term parking is provided. The existing Downtown public
parking facilities are not conveniently located for use in this area, thus, a combination
of expanded on-street and on-site parking may be necessary for new or expanded
commercial uses. The commercial activity remains primarily service-related
commercial; the existing supply of on-street and on-site parking should be sufficient
for anticipated uses. The mix of commercial and residential activities can justify a
parking reduction and additional parking may not be necessary if development does
not exceed the Master Plan projections. The city shall retain the option to purchase
property for a public parking facility.
City-owned and controlled public parking in the Downtown Parking Master Plan
(DPMP) area shall be consistent with the City's certified land use plan. The DPMP is
structured to protect beach user parking by providing adequate public parking within
the Downtown area. The DPMP encourages the use of the City-owned and controlled
parking sites within the DPMP area. To encourage the use of the City-owned public
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parking facilities,parking controls such as time limits, and parking rates may be
adjusted to maintain the desired use of these spaces by patrons and employees of the
downtown area. A validation program for the City-owned public parking structure has
been established as an incentive for the use of the structure by the patrons and
employees of the downtown area. Any changes to the program shall be submitted to
the Executive Director to determine if an amendment to the Specific Plan is necessary.
The Downtown Parking Master Plan anticipates a total development scenario of
approximately 715,000 square feet of commercial activity. The DPMP has
development thresholds of 144,000 square feet for restaurant, 300,000 square feet for
retail, 126,000 square feet for office and 145,000 square feet for miscellaneous
development. Area 1 will contain approximately 626,000 square feet of commercial
development, with the remaining 89,000 square feet in Area 2. The Planning
Department shall be responsible for monitoring the development square footage per
land use and the number of parking spaces within the Downtown Parking Master Plan
area.
An annual review and monitoring report of the Downtown Parking Master Plan shall
be prepared by the Planning Department and presented for review by the Planning
Commission and City Council. Following the review by the City Council, the
Downtown Parking Master Plan annual review and monitoring report shall be
submitted to the Executive Director of the California Coastal Commission for review.
The Downtown Parking Master Plan annual review and monitoring report shall
include, at a minimum:
1) amount and type of development square footage approved during the annual
review period;
2) total amount of square footage in the Downtown Parking Master Plan area;
3) an inventory of existing parking spaces;
4) a parking utilization study;
5) an assessment of parking demand compared with parking supply;
6) a determination of whether adequate parking remains to serve development
allowed up to the total development cap.
If the Downtown Parking Master Plan annual review and monitoring report indicates
that the parking supply is inadequate to serve the approved level of development or if
the development square footage exceeds the amount described above (up to 715,000
square feet total), all development within the Downtown Parking Master Plan area
shall provide parking consistent with Off-Street Parking and Loading Provisions of the
Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance, unless and until new parking to
meet the identified demand is approved and constructed.
Changes between one or more of the individual use categories may be allowed as long
as the total square footage does not exceed 715,000 square feet provided there are
corresponding changes in the other use categories to assure adequate parking remains.
Parking shall be provided for each Area. If a project is built in Area One that requires
more shared parking than is available in Area One, credit from Area Two shall not be
used. If a project is built in Area Two that requires more shared parking than is
available in Area Two, credit from Area One shall not be used.
Although the Downtown Parking Master Plan distinguishes between the location and
type of parking resources available in Area 1 and Area 2,the adjusted parking
requirement for both Area 1 and Area 2 is the same (Figure 4.2). The common
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parking requirement is based on the shared parking concept for the entire master plan
area.
Existing and proposed building square footage and uses identified are parked
within the DPNIP parking supply as inventoried in the technical
background report prepared by Kaku Associates (Sept., 2000), entitled "Downtown
Parking Master Plan Update," (Appendix - Existing and Proposed Land Use Analysis
Blocks A - 1) (Kaku Report)
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shall be provided as described in Appendix A of the Kaku Report.
Redevelopment of blocks that result in a loss of existing parking shall
be phased with the provision of parking such that adequate parking
exists within each IYPMP area at all times. In the event a property owner
demolishes his/her existing building, and rebuilds a new building of equal square
footage and use, no additional parking shall be required. Any code required parking
spaces provided on-site shall be credited for any expansion of square footage or
intensification of use. All required parking shall be calculated based on the reduced
requirements of the Downtown Parking Master Plan.
The Planning Commission or City Council may impose one (1), all, or a combination
of the following requirements to ensure that adequate parking is provided for each
development:
1. Require projects over 30,000 sq. ft. or one-half(1/2) block in size provide 50% of
the code-required parking identified in Figure 4.2 on site.
2. Require that any parking in-lieu fees be full cost recovery based on the parking
requirement for specific uses. However, allow that these fees be paid over an
amortization period, with appropriate security provided by the applicant to
guarantee payment.
3. Require valet parking once the maximum build out of restaurant activity has been
obtained.
4. Commercial projects greater than 10,000 square feet in size shall be required to
submit a parking management plan consistent with the Downtown Parking Master
Plan.
5. Require valet and/or remote parking for special events and activities, and during
the peak summer season.
6. Require the applicant to provide additional on-site and/or off-site parking for any
development.
7. Develop parking options which may generate additional parking for any
development.
8. Develop a sign program to direct motorists to primary parking facilities within the
Downtown Parking Master Plan.
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RCA ROUTING SHEET
INITIATING DEPARTMENT: Planning
SUBJECT: Approve Coastal Commission modifications to LCPA
No. 2-00 (Downtown Parking Master Plan Update)
COUNCIL MEETING DATE: September 17, 2001
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