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AGENDA REPORT 461_5.
TO: Honorable City Council
FROM: David A. Bobardt, Community Development Director ,
Prepared by Joseph R. Vacca, Principal Planner (/
DATE: October 3, 2013 (Meeting of 10/16/2013)
SUBJECT: Consider an Ordinance Approving Zoning Ordinance Amendment
No. 2013-06 to Amend Part C of Section 17.32.050 (Parking Space
Standards and Striping), of Chapter 17.32 (Off-Street Parking
Requirements), of Title 17 (Zoning), of the Moorpark Municipal Code,
Related to Tandem Parking, and Recommending that the City
Council Make a Determination of Exemption under CEQA Therewith
on the Application of City Ventures, LLC
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
On September 9, 2013, Bill McReynolds of City Ventures, LLC, applied for a Zoning
Ordinance Amendment to allow the required third parking space in single household
homes over 2,800 square feet to be provided as a tandem space. The current parking
regulations in the Zoning Ordinance do not allow tandem spaces for required parking.
On September 24, 2013, the Planning Commission considered and recommended to
the City Council approval of ZOA No. 2013-06. The attached Planning Commission
staff report contains a more detailed description of the proposed amendments and
changes. Upon consideration and review of the application, the Planning Commission
opened the public hearing, but there was no testimony. Commissioner Landis asked if
there had been projects approved with tandem parking and if so were there parking
issues on the streets in these neighborhoods. Staff's response was that yes, tandem
parking spaces exist, as approved in the Residential Planned Development permits for
the Meridian Hills, Moorpark Highlands, and Serenata developments, and staff is not
aware of any on-street parking issues occurring in those neighborhoods. After closing
the public hearing, the Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of
the application to the City Council. The City Attorney has reviewed and approved the
form of the ordinance.
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ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION
The Director has reviewed this project and found it to qualify for a General Rule
Exemption in accordance with Section 15061(b)(3) of California Code of Regulations
(CEQA Guidelines). Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 2013-06 would amend the
Municipal Code provisions related to parking requirements by allowing tandem parking
spaces for single-household residences for the third parking space, when three spaces
are required. The number of required spaces remains the same. Therefore it can be
seen with certainty there is no possibility of any significant effect on the physical
environment as a result of this Zoning Ordinance Amendment. No further environmental
documentation is required.
FISCAL IMPACT
None.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
1. Open the public hearing, accept public testimony and close the public hearing.
2. Introduce Ordinance No. , approving Zoning Ordinance Amendment No.
2013-06, for first reading, waive full reading, and place this ordinance on the
agenda for November 6, 2013 for purposes of providing second reading and
adoption of the ordinance.
ATTACHMENTS
1. September 24, 2013 Planning Commission Agenda Report (Without
Attachments)
2. Ordinance No. , approving Zoning Ordinance Amendment No.
2013-06
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ITEM: 8.C.
MOORPARK PLANNING COMMISSION
AGENDA REPORT
TO: Honorable Planning Commission
FROM: David A. Bobardt, Community Development Directo
Prepared by Joseph R. Vacca, Principal Planne' ,K
DATE: September 10, 2013 (Meeting of 09/24/13)
SUBJECT: Consider Resolution Recommending to the City Council Approval of
Zoning Ordinance Amendment No.2013-06 to Amend Part C of Section
17.32.050 (Parking Space Standards and Striping), of Chapter 17.32
(Off-Street Parking Requirements),of Title 17(Zoning),of the Moorpark
Municipal Code,related to Tandem Parking,and recommending that the
City Council Make a Determination of Exemption under CEQA
Therewith on the Application of City Ventures, LLC
BACKGROUND
On September 9, 2013, Bill McReynolds of City Ventures, LLC, applied for a Zoning
Ordinance Amendment to allow the required third parking space in single household
homes over 2,800 square feet to be provided as a tandem space. The current parking
regulations in the Zoning Ordinance do not allow tandem spaces for required parking.
DISCUSSION
On August 1, 2007, the City Council adopted Ordinance 353, which amended Chapter
17.32 Parking. At that time the parking ordinance was reorganized to have a more logical
flow, utilizing a matrix format for the required parking. Main substantive changes included
a requirement for a 3-car garage in homes greater than 2,800 square feet, and increasing
the parking requirement for shopping centers over 25,000 square feet to 1 space for every
250 square feet of gross floor area. These changes were intended to allow homes 2,800
square feet or smaller with a 3-car garage an opportunity to convert one garage space to a
habitable room, and shopping centers to have greater flexibility for tenants. Other changes
included the establishment of required parking for motorcycles and bicycles, the updating
of standards for angled parking and aisle width,the setting of standards for sight clearance
at intersections, a requirement for the issuance of a Zoning Clearance for parking lot
restriping, the establishment of specific standards for gates across private residential
streets and gates in non-residential areas,the establishment of standards for drive-through
restaurant queues, and the establishment of stricter standards for recreational vehicle
parking and storage in residential zones. The parking ordinance contained a prohibition of
use of tandem spaces to meet required parking for single family homes, though tandem
spaces are allowed for parking in excess of required parking.
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ANALYSIS
The proposed zoning ordinance amendment intends to update the parking ordinance to
allow use of tandem parking spaces, to meet parking requirements for the third parking
space for single family residential developments.
For single family dwellings, the current parking ordinance requires the following:
Dwellings,single-family 2 spaces in a garage for dwellings<2,800 sq. ft.
3 spaces in a garage for dwellings>2,800 sq. ft.
Therefore, a minimum of three (3) parking spaces are currently required in a garage for
single family houses that are greater than, 2,800 square feet in size, (habitable floor area,
not including garage square footage). Currently, Section 17.32.050.0 states that tandem
spaces may be provided in garages for residential uses only in excess of the required
parking, provided that they meet the same minimum width and depth requirements, do
not exceed a two (2)vehicle depth and are dedicated for use by the same dwelling unit.
The applicant is requesting that tandem parking spaces be allowed to satisfy parking
requirements for a third parking space in a garage when required for singe family
dwellings. When the proposed square footage exceeds 2,800 square feet, then the
minimum of three (3) parking spaces are required in a garage. The minimum required
width and depth for garage spaces are ten (10)feet wide by twenty(20)feet deep and
must be free and clear of obstructions, including but not limited to water heaters and
other mechanical equipment. Since the minimum required width of a garage parking
space is ten (10) feet, then garages for larger homes need to be at least thirty(30) feet
wide to meet standard requirements. This creates a challenge to make the home
design attractive, as three car garages can dominate front elevations and result in
streetscapes that consist primarily of garage facades, as opposed to viewing single
family residential features such as front doors and window elements, front porches,
entry ways and courtyards. Use of tandem parking for a required third space that
meets all other parking ordinance requirements, can allow more architectural variations
and detailing on front elevations of larger homes. The façade will only include and
demonstrate a two car garage door within the context of the chosen architectural style.
The existing zoning ordinance definition of Tandem Parking is: "Tandem parking" means
the placement of parking spaces one behind the other, so that the space nearest the
driveway or street access serves as the only means of access to the other space. This
definition does not need to be updated. Section 17.32.050 Parking space standards and
striping, is provided below; and the proposed changes are shown under subsection"C"in
legislative format, as follows:
17.32.050 Parking space standards and striping.
A. Parking Space Size. All measurements are the minimum requirements.
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Compact parking spaces are not allowed.
Stall Width Stall Depth in
Type in feet feet Comments
1. Single Family Residential 10 20 Spaces shall be in a
garage and free and
clear of obstructions
2. Multiple Family Residential
a. Garage 10 20 Spaces shall be free and
clear of obstructions
b. Carport or Open 9 20
3. Commercial and Industrial 9 20
4. Motorcycle 5 10
5. Parallel 10 24
B. Parking lots must be designed so that no vehicle has to back out into a
street in order to leave the lot or to maneuver out of a parking space. Circulation of
vehicles among parking spaces must be accomplished entirely within the parking lot.
Each parking space must be clearly marked with paint striping at least two (2) inches
wide.
C. Tandem spaces may be provided in garages for single family residences
over 2,800 square feet --*e - •- - - - - • - -=- - - - - -- - - • , for a
required third parking space, provided that they meet the same minimum width and
depth requirements, and do not exceed a two (2)vehicle depth
. Tandem spaces may also be provided in garages for
residential uses to provide parking in excess of required parking.
D. Carports,garages,parking areas and driveways must be paved with concrete
or other durable material approved by the community development director.Asphalt paving
for garages and driveways to single-family homes and duplex homes is not allowed.
PROCESSING TIME LIMITS
Since a Zoning Ordinance Amendment is a legislative action, the processing time limits
under the Permit Streamlining Act(Government Code Title 7, Division 1,Chapter 4.5),the
Subdivision Map Act (Government Code Title 7, Division 2), and the California
Environmental Quality Act Statutes and Guidelines (Public Resources Code Division 13,
and California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Chapter 3) are not applicable.
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ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION
In accordance with the City's environmental review procedures adopted by resolution,the
Community Development Director determines the level of review necessary for a project to
comply with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Some projects may be
exempt from review based upon a specific category listed in CEQA. Other projects may be
exempt under a general rule that environmental review is not necessary where it can be
determined that there would be no possibility of significant effect upon the environment. A
project which does not qualify for an exemption requires the preparation of an Initial Study
to assess the level of potential environmental impacts.
The Director has reviewed this project and found it to qualify for a General Rule Exemption
in accordance with Section 15061(b)(3) of California Code of Regulations (CEQA
Guidelines). The proposed ordinance would amend the Municipal Code provisions related
to parking requirements. The change to the parking requirements allow tandem parking
spaces for residential development do not reduce or eliminate existing parking
requirements and should not have any effect on the physical environment. There is no
possibility that the changes may result in a significant environmental impact. Thus, it can
be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the zone text amendment may have a
significant impact on the environment. No further environmental documentation is required.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
1. Open the public hearing, accept public testimony and close the public hearing.
2. Adopt Resolution No. PC-2013- recommending that the City Council approve
Zoning Ordinance Amendment 2013-06.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Draft PC Resolution which contains the following:
Exhibit A- 17.32.050(C)
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ZONING ORDINANCE
AMENDMENT NO. 2013-06, TO AMEND PART C OF
SECTION 17.32.050 (PARKING SPACE STANDARDS AND
STRIPING), OF CHAPTER 17.32 (OFF-STREET PARKING
REQUIREMENTS), OF TITLE 17 (ZONING), OF THE
MOORPARK MUNICIPAL CODE, RELATED TO TANDEM
PARKING, AND RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY
COUNCIL MAKE A DETERMINATION OF EXEMPTION
UNDER CEQA IN CONNECTION THEREWITH ON THE
APPLICATION OF CITY VENTURES, LLC
WHEREAS, at a duly noticed public hearing on September 24, 2013, the
Planning Commission considered Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 2013-06, to
amend Section 17.32.050(C) of the Moorpark Municipal Code related to tandem
parking; and considered the agenda report and any supplements thereto and written
public comments; opened the public hearing and took and considered public testimony
both for and against the proposal; closed the hearing; and the Planning Commission
adopted Resolution No. PC-2013-591 recommending approval to the City Council of
Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 2013-06; and
WHEREAS, at a duly noticed public hearing on October 16, 2013, the City
Council considered Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 2013-06, to amend Section
17.32.050(C) of the Moorpark Municipal Code related to tandem parking; and
considered the agenda report and any supplements thereto and written public
comments; opened the public hearing and took and considered public testimony both
for and against the proposal; closed the public hearing, and reached a decision on this
matter; and
WHEREAS, the Community Development Director has reviewed this project and
determined it to be exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality
Act by the general rule that CEQA only applies to "projects" that may have a significant
effect on the environment. Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 2013-06 would amend
the Municipal Code provisions related to parking requirements by allowing tandem
parking spaces for single-household residences for the third parking space, when three
spaces are required. The number of required spaces remains the same. Therefore it
can be seen with certainty there is no possibility of any significant effect on the physical
environment as a result of this Zoning Ordinance Amendment.
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Ordinance No. -
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NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK
DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: The City Council concurs
with the Community Development Director's determination that this project is exempt
from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act by the general rule that
CEQA only applies to "projects" that may have a significant effect on the environment.
Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 2013-06 would amend the Municipal Code
provisions related to parking requirements by allowing tandem parking spaces for
single-household residences for the third parking space, when three spaces are
required. The number of required spaces remains the same. Based on its independent
analysis and judgment of the City Council, it can be seen with certainty that there is no
possibility that the Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 2013-06 may have a significant
impact on the environment. No further environmental documentation is required.
SECTION 2. GENERAL PLAN AND SPECIFIC PLAN CONSISTENTY: The
City Council finds Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 2013-06 to amend Section
17.32.050(C) of the Moorpark Municipal Code to be consistent with the City of Moorpark
General Plan and all adopted Specific Plans.
SECTION 3. The City Council hereby approves Zoning Ordinance Amendment
No. 2013-06, which amends section 17.32.050(C) of the Moorpark Municipal Code, as
shown in Exhibit A attached.
SECTION 4. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, part or portion
of this Ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by any court of
competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions
of this Ordinance. The City Council declares that it would have adopted this Ordinance
and each section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, part or portion thereof,
irrespective of the fact that any one or more section, subsections, sentences, clauses,
phrases, parts or portions be declared invalid or unconstitutional.
SECTION 5. This Ordinance shall become effective thirty (30) days after its
passage and adoption.
SECTION 6. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this
ordinance; shall enter the same in the book of original ordinances of said City; shall make
a minute of the passage and adoption thereof in the records of the proceedings of the City
Council at which the same is passed and adopted; and shall publish notice of adoption in
the manner required by law.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED this day of , 2013.
Janice S. Parvin, Mayor
ATTEST:
Maureen Benson, City Clerk
Exhibit A: Section 17.32.050(C) of the Moorpark Municipal Code
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EXHIBIT A
AMENDMENT TO PART C OF SECTION 17.32.050 (PARKING SPACE STANDARDS
AND STRIPING), OF CHAPTER 17.32 (OFF-STREET PARKING REQUIREMENTS),
OF TITLE 17 (ZONING), OF THE MOORPARK MUNICIPAL CODE
C. Tandem parking spaces may be provided in garages for single family
residences over 2,800 square feet residential uses only in excess of the required
Wig, for a required third parking space, provided that they-the spaces meet the
same minimum width and depth requirements, and do not exceed a two (2) vehicle
depth and are dedicated for use by the same dwelling unit. Tandem parking spaces
may also be provided in garages for residential uses to provide parking in excess of
required parking.
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