Ord 37-99ORDINANCE NO. 37 -99
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE LAND
DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH BY AMENDING SECTION 4.4.13, "CENTRAL
BUSINESS (CBD) DISTRICT ", SUBSECTION 4.4.13(G),
"SUPPLEMENTAL DISTRICT REGULATIONS ",
SUBPARAGRAPH 4.4.13 (G) (1) , "PARKING ", TO PROVIDE
FOR PARKING REQUIREMENTS FOR RESIDENTIAL UNITS
IN MULTI - FAMILY STRUCTURES AND MIXED USE
BUILDINGS WITHIN THE CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT;
PROVIDING A GENERAL REPEALER CLAUSE, A SAVING
CLAUSE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the parking requirements for residential
development downtown are currently the same as other areas of the
City; and
WHEREAS, downtown dwelling units tend to be occupied less
by families than by singles or couples and are close to public
parking; and
WHEREAS, the Parking Management Advisory Board has
reviewed this proposal and recommended reducing the parking
requirement by 0.25 spaces per unit for one or more bedroom units.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That Chapter 4, "Zoning Regulations ", Section
4.4.13, "Central Business (CBD) District ", Subsection 4.4.13(G),
"Supplemental District Regulations ", Subparagraph 4.4.13(G)(1),
"Parking ", of the Land Development Regulations of the Code of
Ordinances of the City of Delray Beach, Florida, be, and the same is
hereby amended to read as follows:
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the replacement of any
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!liminated. Within all other geographic areas
if the CBD zone district, the provisions of
ection 4.6.9(C) shall apply, as further
codified within this Subsection (G)(1).
,f ter January 1, 1994, when the parking
-equirements are applied to either new
levelopment or a change in use, said parking
requirements shall be reduced by one parking
pace. This reduction may only occur once.
f it is impossible or inappropriate to provide
-equired parking on -site or off -site, pursuant
.o Subsection 4.6.9(E)(4), the in -lieu fee
option provided in Section 4.6.9(E) (3) may be
.pplied.
'he parking requirement for restaurants is
!stablished at six (6) spaces per 1,000 square
eet of floor area.
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Ord. No. 37 -99
(e) The parking requirements for residential units
in multi - family structures and mixed -use
buildings shall be as follows:
• Efficiency dwelling unit 1.0 space /unit
• One bedroom dwelling unit 1.25 spaces /unit
• Two or more bedroom d.u. 1.75 spaces /unit
• Guest parking shall be provided
Cumulatively as follows:
- for the first 20 units 0.50 spaces /unit
- for units 21 -50 0.30 spaces /unit
- for units 51 and above 0.20 spaces /unit
Section 2. That all ordinances or parts of ordinances in
conflict herewith be, and the same are hereby repealed.
Section 3. That should any section or provision of this
ordinance or any portion thereof, any paragraph, sentence, or word
be declared by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, such
decision shall not affect the validity of the remainder hereof as a
whole or part thereof other than the part declared to be invalid.
Section 4. That this ordinance shall become effective
immediately upon passage on second and final reading.
PASSED AND ADOPTED in regular session on second and final
reading on this the 19th day of October , 1999.
ATTEST:
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Second Reading
October 5, 1999
October 19, 1999
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ORDINANCE NO. 37 -99
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE LAND
DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH BY AMENDING SECTION 4.4.13, "CENTRAL
BUSINESS (CBD) DISTRICT ", SUBSECTION 4.4.13(G),
"SUPPLEMENTAL DISTRICT REGULATIONS",
SUBPARAGRAPH 4.4.13(G)(1), "PARKING", TO PROVIDE
FOR PARKING REQUIREMENTS FOR RESIDENTIAL UNITS
IN MULTI - FAMILY STRUCTURES AND MIXED USE
BUILDINGS WITHIN THE CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT;
PROVIDING A GENERAL REPEALER CLAUSE, A SAVING
CLAUSE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the parking requirements for residential
development downtown are currently the same as other areas of the
City; and
WHEREAS, downtown dwelling units tend to be occupied less
by families than by singles or couples and are close to public
parking; and
WHEREAS, the Parking Management Advisory Board has
reviewed this proposal and recommended reducing the parking
requirement by 0.25 spaces per unit for one or more bedroom units.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That Chapter 4, "Zoning Regulations ", Section
4.4.13, "Central Business (CBD) District ", Subsection 4.4.13(G),
"Supplemental District Regulations ", Subparagraph 4.4.13(G)(1),
"Parking", of the Land Development Regulations of the Code of
Ordinances of the City of Delray Beach, Florida, be, and the same is
hereby amended to read as follows:
MEMORANDUM
TO: MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSIONERS
ou
FROM: CITY MANAGER
SUBJECT: AGENDA ITEM # %.Fl. - REGULAR MEETING OF OCTOBER 19.1999
ORDINANCE NO. 37 -99 (PARKING REQUIREMENTS FOR
RESIDENTIAL USES IN THE CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT)
DATE: OCTOBER 15, 1999
This is second reading and a public hearing for Ordinance No. 37 -99 which amends LDR Section
4.4.13(G)(1) by reducing the parking requirements for residential units in the Central Business
District.
Currently the parking requirements for residential development downtown are the same as in other
areas of the city. Staff believes that these requirements are too high for downtown dwelling units
which are close to public parking and which tend to be occupied less by families than by singles or
couples, many of whom prefer a downtown setting in order to be less auto - dependant. An earlier
amendment which would have reduced the parking requirements for downtown residential units was
rejected by the City Commission in July of this year. Although the Commission was generally in favor
of reducing the parking requirements, it was opposed to the methodology used (i.e. elimination of
guest parking requirements).
Staff reviewed several alternative approaches with the Parking Management Advisory Board at its
August meeting. The Board's recommendation has been incorporated into this amendment which
reduces the parking requirements by 0.25 spaces per unit for one or more bedroom units, and retains
the current guest parking requirements.
The proposed amendment was reviewed by the Planning and Zoning Board on September 27, 1999.
The Board recommended approval of the proposed amendment by a vote of 6 to 0 (Morris
abstaining). The Parking Management Advisory Board, Community Redevelopment Agency and
Downtown Development Authority all recommended approval of the proposed amendment. At first
reading on October 5, 1999, the Commission passed the ordinance by unanimous vote.
Recommend approval of Ordinance No. 37 -99 on second and final reading.
Ref.Agmemol4.0rd.37- 99.Parking for Residential Uses in the CBD
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TO: DAVID T. HARDEN, CITY MANAGER
THRU: DIANE DOMINGUEZ, PLANNING & ZONING I E
FROM: RONALD R. HOGGARD, JR., SENIOR PLANNER$,,kt&1QJ L
SUBJECT: CITY COMMISSION MEETING OF OCTOBER 5, 1999
AMENDMENT TO THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS DEALING WITH
PARKING REQUIREMENTS FOR RESIDENTIAL USES IN THE CBD
Currently, the parking requirements for residential development downtown are the same as in other
areas of the city. Staff believes that these requirements are too high for downtown dwelling units
which are close to public parking and which tend to be occupied less by families than by singles or
couples, many of whom prefer a downtown setting in order to be less auto - dependant. The
attached LDR amendment includes provisions to reduce the parking requirements for residential
units in the CBD.
An earlier amendment which would have reduced the parking requirements for downtown
residential units was rejected by the City Commission in July of this year. Although the
Commission was generally in favor of reducing the parking requirements, it was opposed to the
methodology used (i.e. elimination of guest parking requirements).
Staff reviewed several alternative approaches with the Parking Management Advisory Board at its
August Meeting. The Board's recommendation has been incorporated into this amendment which
reduces the parking requirements by 0.25 spaces per unit for 1 or more bedroom units, and retains
the current guest parking requirements.
Additional background and an analysis of the request can be found in the attached Planning and
Zoning Board staff report.
The proposed amendment was reviewed by the Planning and Zoning Board on September 27,
1999. The Board recommended approval of the proposed amendment by a vote of 6/0 with Elaine
Morris abstaining. The Parking Management Advisory Board, Community Redevelopment Agency,
and Downtown Development Authority all recommended approval of the proposed amendment.
Adopt the amendments to Section 4.4.13(G) Supplemental District Regulations for the Central
Business District as attached, based on findings and conditions as recommended by the Planning
and Zoning Board.
Attachments:
• Proposed Ordinance
• Planning & Zoning Staff Report
\ \misrv001 \departments \planning & zoning \city commission \downtown parking - residential.doc printed 9/28/99
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ORDINANCE NO. 37 -99
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE LAND DEVELOPMENT
REGULATIONS OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH BY AMENDNIG
SECTION 4.4.13, "CENTRAL BUSINESS (CBD) DISTRICT ",
SUBSECTION 4.4.13(G), "SUPPLEMENTAL DISTRICT REGULATIONS ",
SUBPARAGRAPH 4.4.13(G)(1), "PARKING", TO PROVIDE FOR
PARKING REQUIREMENTS FOR RESIDENTIAL UNITS IN MULTI-
FAMILY STRUCTURES AND MIXED USE BUILDINGS WITHIN THE
CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT; PROVIDING A GENERAL REPEALER
CLAUSE, A SAVING CLAUSE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the parking requirements for residential development downtown are currently
the same as other areas of the City; and
WHEREAS, downtown dwelling units tend to be occupied less by families than by singles
or couples and are close to public parking; and
WHEREAS, the Parking Management Advisory Board has reviewed this proposal and
recommended reducing the parking requirements by 0.25 spaces per unit for 1 or more bedroom units.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That Chapter 4, " Zoning Regulations", Section 4.4.13, "Central Business (CBD)
District ", Subsection 4.4.13(G), "Supplemental District Regulations ", Subparagraph 4.4.13(G)(1),
"Parking" of the Land Development Regulations of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Delray Beach,
Florida, be, and the same is hereby amended to read as follows:
(1) Parking:
(a) Within that portion of the CBD bounded by Swinton Avenue on the west,
N.E. ls` Street on the north, the Intracoastal Waterway on the east and S.E.
1" Street on the south, parking requirements shall apply to new floor area
only. Changes in use (both residential and non - residential) shall not be
required to provide on -site parking. The parking required for the creation
of new non - residential floor area shall be at the rate of one space for each
300 square feet, or fraction thereof, of floor area in addition to the
replacement of any previously required parking which may be eliminated.
Within all other geographic areas of the CBD Zone District, the provisions
of Section 4.6.9(C) shall apply, as further modified within this Subsection
(G)(1).
(b) After January 1, 1994, when the parking requirements are applied to either
new development or a change in use, said parking requirements shall be
reduced by one parking space. This reduction may only occur once.
(c) If it is impossible or inappropriate to provide required parking on -site or
off -site, pursuant to Subsection 4.6.9(E)(4), the in -lieu fee option provided
in Section 4.6.9(E)(3) may be applied.
(d) The parking requirements for restaurants is established at six (6) spaces per
1,000 square feet of floor area.
(e) The parking requirements for residential units in multi - family structures
and mixed -use buildings shall be as follows:
• Efficiency dwelling unit 1.0 space /unit
• One bedroom dwelling unit 1.25 spaces /unit
• Two or more bedroom d.u. 1.75 spaces /unit
• Guest parking shall be provided
cumulatively as follows:
- for the first 20 units 0.50 spaces /unit
- for units 21 -50 0.30 spaces /unit
- for units 51 and above 0.20 spaces /unit
Section 2. That should any section or provision of this ordinance or any portion thereof, any
paragraph, sentence, or word be declared by a Court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, such
decision shall not affect the validity of the remainder hereof as a whole or part thereof other than the part
declared to be invalid.
Section 3. That all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith be and the same are
hereby repealed.
Section 4. That this ordinance shall become effective immediately upon passage on second
and final reading.
2 ORD. NO. 37 -99
PASSED AND ADOPTED in regular session on second and final reading on this the day
of 1999.
ATTEST:
City Clerk
First Reading
Second Reading
Q� &SM,
3 ORD. NO. 37 -99
PLANNING AND ZONINGi BOARD MEMORANDUM,STAFF REPORT..
MEETING OF: SEPTEMBER 27, 1999
AGENDA ITEM: VI. F. AMENDMENT TO THE LAND DEVELOPMENT
REGULATIONS (LDRs) DEALING WITH PARKING
REQUIREMENTS FOR RESIDENTIAL USES IN THE CBD
The item before the Board is that of making a recommendation to the City Commission on
amendment of Section 4.4.13(G) Supplemental District Regulations for the CBD (Central
Business District).
Pursuant to LDR Section 1.1.6, amendments to the Land Development Regulations may
not be made until a recommendation is obtained from the Planning and Zoning Board.
The Housing Element of the Comprehensive Plan states as follows:
"One of the most important objectives of the City's overall housing policy is the
establishment of housing in the downtown area. In the years since adoption of the 1989
Comprehensive Plan the downtown has changed from a somewhat sleepy, seasonally -
oriented shopping district to a vibrant year -round retail, service, and entertainment area
with an active night life. A critical missing element is a significant housing development.
The City recognizes the importance of providing housing in close proximity to shopping,
employment, and transportation, and the need to have a residential base to support the
businesses in the downtown area. The City needs to re- evaluate current regulations
regarding the construction of dwelling units in the central business district, and make
whatever changes are necessary to eliminate impediments and provide incentives."
Currently, the parking requirements for residential development downtown are the same
as in other areas of the city. Staff believes that these requirements are too high for
downtown dwelling units which are close to public parking and which tend to be occupied
less by families than by singles or couples, many of whom prefer a downtown setting in
order to be less auto - dependant. The attached LDR amendments include provisions to
reduce the parking requirements for residential units in the CBD.
An earlier amendment which would have reduced the parking requirements for downtown
residential units was recommended for approval by the Planning and Zoning Board in
June of this year, but was rejected by the City Commission. The City Commission was
generally in favor of reducing the parking requirements but was opposed to the
methodology used (i.e. elimination of guest parking requirements).
Planning and Zoning Board Memorandum Staff Report
Downtown Residential Parking Requirements
Page 2
Staff reviewed several alternative approaches with the Parking Management Advisory
Board at its August Meeting. The Board's recommendation has been incorporated into
this amendment which reduces the parking requirements by 0.25 spaces per unit for 1 or
more bedroom units, and retains the current guest parking requirements. A comparison
with the earlier amendment for several development scenarios is shown in the following
table:
As shown in the table, the reduction is approximately the same for larger scale projects,
but less for smaller projects. This is due to the sliding scale used to calculate guest
parking requirements which is higher on a per unit basis for smaller projects.
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Since the downtown area operates as a unit with a pool of public parking used by
everyone, staff proposes that the parking requirements for residential uses in the CBD be
reduced without regard to the mix of uses in each individual building. Staff recommends
that the parking requirements be reduced by 0.25 spaces per unit for 1 or more bedroom
units and that the current guest parking requirements be retained.
Staff also compared Delray's residential parking requirements with that of the other
municipalities, the Institute of Transportation Engineers' standard and Rich & Associates'
recommendation from the parking study that was just completed for the CBD area east of
the Intracoastal Waterway. The comparison shows that Delray's standard requirements
are generally higher than in the other municipalities. Although the recommended ratios are
generally lower than the others, it does compare favorably with West Palm Beach's City
Center and Clearwater, both of which are specifically intended for downtown areas.
Additionally, the recommendation is considerably higher than both the ITE and Rich and
Associates standards. It should also be noted that several of the other municipalities do
Standard W/ No Additional Guest
Proposed Alternative
Parking
.25/Unit Reduction W1 Current Guest
(Rejected by City Commission)
Parking Requirements
Scenario
Standard
Spaces Required
Reduction
Spaces Required
Reduction
(25) Units
62 Spaces
50 Spaces
12 Spaces (19 %)
56 Spaces
6 Spaces (10 %)
(25) 2- Bedroom
(25) Units
49 Spaces
38 Spaces
11 Spaces (22 %)
43 Spaces
6 Spaces (12 %)
(25) 1- Bedroom
(50) Units
107 Spaces
88 Spaces
19 Spaces (18 %)
95 Spaces
12 Spaces (11 %)
(25) 1- Bedroom
(25) 2- Bedroom
(200) Units
374 Spaces
325 Spaces
49 Spaces (13 %)
324 Spaces
50 Spaces (13 %)
(150) 1- Bedroom
(50) 2- Bedroom
(200) Units
424 Spaces
375 Spaces
49 Spaces (12 %)
374 Spaces
50 Spaces (12 %)
(50) 1- Bedroom
(150) 2- Bedroom
As shown in the table, the reduction is approximately the same for larger scale projects,
but less for smaller projects. This is due to the sliding scale used to calculate guest
parking requirements which is higher on a per unit basis for smaller projects.
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Since the downtown area operates as a unit with a pool of public parking used by
everyone, staff proposes that the parking requirements for residential uses in the CBD be
reduced without regard to the mix of uses in each individual building. Staff recommends
that the parking requirements be reduced by 0.25 spaces per unit for 1 or more bedroom
units and that the current guest parking requirements be retained.
Staff also compared Delray's residential parking requirements with that of the other
municipalities, the Institute of Transportation Engineers' standard and Rich & Associates'
recommendation from the parking study that was just completed for the CBD area east of
the Intracoastal Waterway. The comparison shows that Delray's standard requirements
are generally higher than in the other municipalities. Although the recommended ratios are
generally lower than the others, it does compare favorably with West Palm Beach's City
Center and Clearwater, both of which are specifically intended for downtown areas.
Additionally, the recommendation is considerably higher than both the ITE and Rich and
Associates standards. It should also be noted that several of the other municipalities do
Planning and Zoning Board Memorandum Staff Report
Downtown Residential Parking Requirements
Page 3
not have additional guest parking requirements, therefore, the proposed ratios for Delray
actually result in a higher overall parking requirement in many instances.
The proposed amendment is as follows:
Section 4.4.13 Central Business (CBD) District:
(G) Supplemental District Regulations: In addition to the supplemental district
regulations as set forth in Article 4.6, except as modified below, the following shall also
apply.
(1) Parking:
.(e) The parking requirements for residential units in multi - family structures
and mixed -use buildings shall be as follows:
• Efficiency dwelling unit
• One bedroom dwelling unit
• Two or more bedroom d.u.
• Guest parking shall be provided
cumulatively as follows:
- for the first 20 units
- for units 21 -50
- for units 51 and above
REQUIRED FINDINGS
1.0 space /unit
1.25 spaces /unit
1.75 spaces /unit
0.50 spaces /unit
0.30 spaces /unit
0.20 spaces /unit
LDR Section 2.4.5(M)(5), Amendment to the Land Development Regulations,
Findings: In addition to the provisions of Section 1.1.6(A), the City Commission
must make a finding that the text amendment is consistent with and furthers the
Goals, Objectives, and Policies of the Comprehensive Plan.
A review of the objectives and policies of the adopted Comprehensive Plan was
conducted and the following applicable policy was noted:
Housing Element Policy B -3.4 The City's Planning and Zoning Department will work
with the Community Redevelopment Agency to analyze the existing Central Business
District regulations to determine if there are significant regulatory impediments to the
development of residential units in the downtown, and will process the amendments
necessary to eliminate those barriers. This analysis will be conducted in FY 97198.
These amendments will lower the parking requirements for residential uses in the
downtown area to a more realistic level. The proposed requirements will eliminate an
existing impediment to the development of residential projects while still providing
adequate parking for the use. A positive finding can be made that the amendments are
consistent with and further the Goals, Objectives, and Policies of the Comprehensive Plan.
Planning and Zoning Board Memorandum Staff Report
Downtown Residential Parking Requirements
Page 4
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The proposed amendment was reviewed by the Parking Management Advisory Board on
August 24, 1999. The Board recommended approval of the proposed amendment.
The proposed amendments were reviewed by the Community Redevelopment Agency on
September 2, 1999. The Board recommended approval of the proposed amendment.
The proposed amendments will be reviewed by Pineapple Grove Mainstreet at its next
meeting. The Board's recommendation will be included in the final report to the City
Commission for action.
The proposed amendments were reviewed by the Downtown Development Authority on
September 22, 1999. The Board recommended approval of the proposed amendment.
1. Recommend approval of the proposed amendment.
2. Recommend denial of the proposed amendment, in whole or in part.
3. Continue with direction.
Recommend that the City Commission adopt the amendment to Section 4.4.13(G)
Supplemental District Regulations for the CBD (Central Business District).
Attachments:
• Table of Residential Parking Requirements Comparison in Selected Municipalities
Report Prepared by Ron Hoggard, Senior Planner
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CITY OF DELRAY BEACH
NOTICE OF PROPOSED AMENDMENT
TO THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
REGARDING PARKING REQUIREMENTS
FOR RESIDENTIAL USES IN MULTI-
FAMILY STRUCTURES ADN MIXED USE
BUILDINGS WITHIN THE CENTRAL
BUSINESS DISTRICT (CBD)
The City Commission of the City of Delray Beach, F1, proposes to adopt the following
ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 37-"
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE LAND DEVELOPMENT
REGULATIONS OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH BY AMENDING
SECTION 4.4.13 (G), "CENTRAL BUSINESS (CBD) DISTRICT ",
"SUPPLEMENTAL DISTRICT REGULATIONS ", SUBPARAGRAPH 4.4.13
(G) (1), "PARKING ", TO PROVIDE FOR PARKING REQUIREMENTS FOR
RESIDENTIAL UNITS IN MULTI- FAMILY STRUCTURES AND MIMED
USE BUILDINGS WITHIN THE CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT;
PROVIDING A GENERAL REPEALER CLAUSE, A SAVING CLAUSE,
AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
The City Commission will conduct two (2) Public Hearings for the purpose of accepting public testimony
regarding the proposed ordinance. The first Public Hearing will be held on TUESDAY. OCTOBER 5.
1999. AT 7:00 P.M. (or at any continuation of such meeting which is set by the Commission), in the
Commission Chambers at City Hall, 100 N.W. 1st Avenue, Delray Beach, Florida. If the ordinance is
passed on first reading, a second Public Heating will be held on TUESDAY. OCTOBER 19.1999 AT 7:00
P.M. (or at any continuation of such meeting which is set by the Commission).
All interested citizens are invited to attend the public hearings and comment upon the proposed
ordinance or submit their comments in writing on or before the date of these hearings to the Planning
and Zoning Department. For further information or to obtain a copy of the proposed ordinance, please
contact the Planning and Zoning Department, City hall, 100 N.W. 1st Avenue, Delray Beach, Florida
33444. (Phone 56M43. 7040), between the hours 0:00M a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday,
excluding holidays.
PLEASE 3E ADVISED THAT IF A PERSON DECIDES TO APPEAL ANY DECISION MADE BY
THE CITY COMMISSION WITH RESPECT TO ANY MATAR CONSIDERED AT THESE
HEARINGS, SUCH PERSON MAY NEED TO ENSURE THAT A VERBATIM RECORD INCLUDES
THE TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE UPON WHICH THE APPEAL IS TO BE BASED. THE CITY
DOES NOT PROVIDE NOR PREPARE SUCH RECORD. PURSUANT TO F.S. 286.0105.
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REGARDING PARKING REQUIREMENTS
FOR RESIDENTIAL USES IN MULTI-
FAMILY STRUCTURES ADN MIXED USE
BUILDINGS WITHIN THE CENTRAL
BUSINESS DISTRICT (CBD)
The City Commission of the City of Delray Beach, F1, proposes to adopt the following
ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO.37.99
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE LAND DEVELOPMENT
REGULATIONS OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH BY AMENDING
SECTION 4.4.13, "CENTRAL BUSINESS (CBD) DISTRICT ", SUBSECTION
4.4.13 (G) "SUPPLEMENTAL DISTRICT REGULATIONS ",
SUBPARAGRAPH 4.4.13 (G) (1), "PARKING ", TO PROVIDE FOR
PARKING REQUIREMENTS FOR RESIDENTIAL UNITS IN MULTI-
FAMILY STRUCTURES AND MIXED USE BUILDINGS WITHIN THE
CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT; PROVIDING A GENERAL REPEALER
CLAUSE, A SAVING CLAUSE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
The City Commission will conduct two (2) Public Hearings for the purpose of accepting public testimon)
regarding the propescd ordinance. The first Public Hearing will be held on TUESDAY. OCTOBER S.
1229, AT 7:00 P.M. (or at any continuation of such meeting which is set by the Commission), in the
Commission Chambers at City Hall, 100 N.W. lst Avenue, Delray Beach, Florida. If the ordinance is
passed on first reading. a second Public Hearing will be held on TUESDAY. OCTOBER 19.1944 AT 7:00
P.M. . (or at any continuation of such meeting which is set by the Commission).
All interested citizens are invited to attend the public hearings and comment upon the proposed
ordinance or submit their comments in writing on or before the date of these hearings to the Planning
and Zoning Department. For further information or to obtain a copy of the proposed of dh once, please
contact the Planning and Zoning Department, City hall, 100 N.W. Ist Avenue, Delmy Beady Florida
33444. (Phone 561143. 7040), between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday,
excluding holidays
PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT IF A PERSON DECIDES TO APPEAL ANY DECISION MADE BY
THE CITY COMMISSION WITH RESPECT TO ANY MATTER CONSIDERED AT THESE
HEARINGS, SUCH PERSON MAY NEED TO ENSURE THAT A VERBATIM RECORD INCLUDES
THE TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE UPON WHICH THE APPEAL IS TO BE BASED. THE CITY
DOES NOT PROVIDE NOR PREPARE SUCH RECORD. PURSUANT TO FS. 286.0105.
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CITY OF DELRAY BEACH
NOTICE OF PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
REGARDING PARKING REQUIREMENTS FOR RESIDENTIAL USES IN MULTI-
FAMILY STRUCTURES AND MIXED USE BUILDINGS WITHIN THE CENTRAL
BUSINESS DISTRICT (CBD)
The City Commission of the City of Delray Beach, Florida,
proposes to adopt the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 37 -99
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH,
FLORIDA, AMENDING THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS OF THE CITY
OF DELRAY BEACH BY AMENDING SECTION 4.4.13, "CENTRAL BUSINESS
(CBD) DISTRICT ", SUBSECTION 4.4.13(G), - SUPPLEMENTAL DISTRICT
REGULATIONS", SUBPARAGRAPH 4.4.13(G)(1), "PARKING ", TO PROVIDE
FOR PARKING REQUIREMENTS FOR RESIDENTIAL UNITS IN MULTI - FAMILY
STRUCTURES AND MIXED USE BUILDINGS WITHIN THE CENTRAL BUSINESS
DISTRICT; PROVIDING A GENERAL REPEALER CLAUSE, A SAVING CLAUSE,
AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
The City Commission will conduct two (2) Public Hearings for the
purpose of accepting public testimony regarding the proposed
ordinance. The first Public Hearing will be held on TUESDAY,
OCTOBER 5, 1999, AT 7:00 P.M. (or at any continuation of such
meeting which is set by the Commission), in the Commission
Chambers at City Hall, 100 N.W. lst Avenue, Delray Beach,
Florida. If the ordinance is passed on first reading, a second
Public Hearing will be held on TUESDAY, OCTOBER 19, 1999, AT
7:00 P.M. (or at any continuation of such meeting which is set
by the Commission).
All interested citizens are invited to attend the public
hearings and comment upon the proposed ordinance or submit their
comments in writing on or before the date of these hearings to
the Planning and Zoning Department. For further information or
to obtain a copy of the proposed ordinance, please contact the
Planning and Zoning Department, City Hall, 100 N.W. lst Avenue,
Delray Beach, Florida 33444 (Phone 561/243- 7040), between the
hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday,
excluding holidays.
PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT IF A PERSON DECIDES TO APPEAL ANY
DECISION MADE BY THE CITY COMMISSION WITH RESPECT TO ANY MATTER
CONSIDERED AT THESE HEARINGS, SUCH PERSON MAY NEED TO ENSURE
THAT A VERBATIM RECORD INCLUDES THE TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE UPON
WHICH THE APPEAL IS TO BE BASED. THE CITY DOES NOT PROVIDE NOR
PREPARE SUCH RECORD. PURSUANT TO F.S. 286.0105.
PUBLISH: The News CITY OF DELRAY BEACH
September 27, 1999 Alison MacGregor Harty
October 13, 1999 City Clerk
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REGULATIONS REGARDING FRONT SETBACK REQUIREMENTS FOR PROPERTIES
LOCATED WITHIN THE CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT (CBD) LYING EAST OF
THE INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY] must be an 18 point bold headline.
Thank you.
REF :UseNotice.Ord37- 99.Pkg.Req.for Res.Uses in the CBD
MEETING OF: SEPTEMBER 27, 1999
AGENDA ITEM: V. F. AMENDMENT TO THE LAND DEVELOPMENT
REGULATIONS (LDRs) DEALING WITH PARKING
REQUIREMENTS FOR RESIDENTIAL USES IN THE CBD
The item before the Board is that of making a recommendation to the City Commission on
amendment of Section 4.4.13(G) Supplemental District Regulations for the CBD (Central
Business District).
Pursuant to LDR Section 1.1.6, amendments to the Land Development Regulations may
not be made until a recommendation is obtained from the Planning and Zoning Board.
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The Housing Element of the Comprehensive Plan states as follows:
"One of the most important objectives of the City's overall housing policy is the
establishment of housing in the downtown area. In the years since adoption of the 1989
Comprehensive Plan the downtown has changed from a somewhat sleepy, seasonally -
oriented shopping district to a vibrant year -round retail, service, and entertainment area
with an active night life. A critical missing element is a significant housing development.
The City recognizes the importance of providing housing in close proximity to shopping,
employment, and transportation, and the need to have a residential base to support the
businesses in the downtown area. The City needs to re- evaluate current regulations
regarding the construction of dwelling units in the central business district, and make
whatever changes are necessary to eliminate impediments and provide incentives."
Currently, the parking requirements for residential development downtown are the same
as in other areas of the city. Staff believes that these requirements are too high for
downtown dwelling units which are close to public parking and which tend to be occupied
less by families than by singles or couples, many of whom prefer a downtown setting in
order to be less auto - dependant. The attached LDR amendments include provisions to
reduce the parking requirements for residential units in the CBD.
An earlier amendment which would have reduced the parking requirements for downtown
residential units was recommended for approval by the Planning and Zoning Board in
June of this year, but was rejected by the City Commission. The City Commission was
generally in favor of reducing the parking requirements but was opposed to the
methodology used (i.e. elimination of guest parking requirements).
Planning and Zoning Board Memorandum Staff Report
Downtown Residential Parking Requirements
Page 2� -
Staff reviewed several alternative approaches with the Parking Managemt ' vi ry
Board at its August Meeting. The Board's recommendation has been incorporated into
this amendment which reduces the parking requirements by 0.25 spaces per unit for 1 or
more bedroom units, and retains the current guest parking requirements. A comparison
with the earlier amendment for several development scenarios is shown in the following
table:
As shown in the table, the reduction is approximately the same for larger scale projects,
but less for smaller projects. This is due to the sliding scale used to calculate guest
parking requirements which is higher on a per unit basis for smaller projects.
Since the downtown area operates as a unit with a pool of public parking used by
everyone, staff proposes that the parking requirements for residential uses in the CBD be
reduced without regard to the mix of uses in each individual building. Staff recommends
that the parking requirements be reduced by 0.25 spaces per unit for 1 or more bedroom
units and that the current guest parking requirements be retained.
Staff also compared Delray's residential parking requirements with that of the other
municipalities, the Institute of Transportation Engineers' standard and Rich & Associates'
recommendation from the parking study that was just completed for the CBD area east of
the Intracoastal Waterway. The comparison shows that Delray's standard requirements
are generally higher than in the other municipalities. Although the recommended ratios are
generally lower than the others, it does compare favorably with West Palm Beach's City
Center and Clearwater, both of which are specifically intended for downtown areas.
Additionally, the recommendation is considerably higher than both the ITE and Rich and
Associates standards. It should also be noted that several of the other municipalities do
Standard W/ No Additional Guest
Proposed Alternative
Parking
.25 /Unit Reduction W/ Current Guest
(Rejected by City Commission)
Parking Requirements
Scenario
Standard
Spaces Required
Reduction
Spaces Required
Reduction
(25) Units
62 Spaces
50 Spaces
12 Spaces (19 %)
56 Spaces
6 Spaces (10 %)
(25) 2- Bedroom
(25) Units
49 Spaces
38 Spaces
11 Spaces (22 %)
43 Spaces
6 Spaces (12 %)
(25) 1- Bedroom
(50) Units
107 Spaces
88 Spaces
19 Spaces (18 %)
95 Spaces
12 Spaces (11 %)
(25) 1- Bedroom
(25) 2- Bedroom
(200) Units
374 Spaces
325 Spaces
49 Spaces (13 %)
324 Spaces
50 Spaces (13 %)
(150) 1- Bedroom
(50) 2- Bedroom
(200) Units
424 Spaces
375 Spaces
49 Spaces (12 %)
374 Spaces
50 Spaces (12 %)
(50) 1- Bedroom
(150) 2- Bedroom
As shown in the table, the reduction is approximately the same for larger scale projects,
but less for smaller projects. This is due to the sliding scale used to calculate guest
parking requirements which is higher on a per unit basis for smaller projects.
Since the downtown area operates as a unit with a pool of public parking used by
everyone, staff proposes that the parking requirements for residential uses in the CBD be
reduced without regard to the mix of uses in each individual building. Staff recommends
that the parking requirements be reduced by 0.25 spaces per unit for 1 or more bedroom
units and that the current guest parking requirements be retained.
Staff also compared Delray's residential parking requirements with that of the other
municipalities, the Institute of Transportation Engineers' standard and Rich & Associates'
recommendation from the parking study that was just completed for the CBD area east of
the Intracoastal Waterway. The comparison shows that Delray's standard requirements
are generally higher than in the other municipalities. Although the recommended ratios are
generally lower than the others, it does compare favorably with West Palm Beach's City
Center and Clearwater, both of which are specifically intended for downtown areas.
Additionally, the recommendation is considerably higher than both the ITE and Rich and
Associates standards. It should also be noted that several of the other municipalities do
Planning and Zoning Board Memorandum Staff Report
Downtown Residential Parking Requirements
Page 3
not have additional guest parking requirements, therefore, the proposed ratios for Delray
actually result in a higher overall parking requirement in many instances.
The proposed amendment is as follows:
Section 4.4.13 Central Business (CBD) District:
(G) Supplemental District Regulations: In addition to the supplemental district
regulations as set forth in Article 4.6, except as modified below, the following shall also
apply.
(1) Parking:
e) The parking requirements for residential units in multi - family structures
and mixed -use buildinas shall be as follows:
• Efficiency dwelling unit
• One bedroom dwelling unit
• Two or more bedroom d.u.
• Guest parking shall be provided
cumulatively as follows:
- for the first 20 units
- for units 21 -50
- for units 51 and above
REQUIRED FINDINGS
1.0 space /unit
1.25 spaces /unit
1.75 spaces /unit
0.50 spaces /unit
0.30 spaces /unit
0.20 spaces /unit
LDR Section 2.4.5(M)(5), Amendment to the Land Development Regulations,
Findings: In addition to the provisions of Section 1.1.6(A), the City Commission
must make a finding that the text amendment is consistent with and furthers the
Goals, Objectives, and Policies of the Comprehensive Plan.
A review of the objectives and policies of the adopted Comprehensive Plan was
conducted and the following applicable policy was noted:
Housing Element Policy B -3.4 The City's Planning and Zoning Department will work
with the Community Redevelopment Agency to analyze the existing Central Business
District regulations to determine if there are significant regulatory impediments to the
development of residential units in the downtown, and will process the amendments
necessary to eliminate those barriers. This analysis will be conducted in FY 97198.
These amendments will lower the parking requirements for residential uses in the
downtown area to a more realistic level. The proposed requirements will eliminate an
existing impediment to the development of residential projects while still providing
adequate parking for the use. A positive finding can be made that the amendments are
consistent with and further the Goals, Objectives, and Policies of the Comprehensive Plan.
Planning and Zoning Board Memorandum Staff Report
Dawntown Residential Parking Requirements'
Page 4
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The proposed amendment was reviewed by the Parking Management Advisory Board on
August 24, 1999. The Board recommended approval of the proposed amendment.
The proposed amendments were reviewed by the Community Redevelopment Agency on
September 2, 1999. The Board recommended approval of the proposed amendment.
The proposed amendments were reviewed by Pineapple Grove Mainstreet on,
The proposed amendments were reviewed by the Downtown Development Authority on
September 22, 1999. The Board had no objections to the proposed amendment.
1. Recommend approval of the proposed amendment.
2. Recommend denial of the proposed amendment, in whole or in part.
3. Continue with direction.
Recommend that the City Commission adopt the amendment to Section 4.4.13(G)
Supplemental District Regulations for the CBD (Central Business District).
Attachments:
• Table of Residential Parking Requirements Comparison in Selected Municipalities
Report Prepared ry Ron Hoggard, Senior Planner
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