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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-03-13_3_RP3 Q&A 3-8-13Balboa Village Parking ■ PROPOSED OVERNIGHT RESIDENTIAL PARKING PERMIT PROGRAM (RP3) sm" 2013 Questions, Comments and Answers • Area Questions The area isn't unique: The proposed area is one of a few neighborhoods that has available public (tidelands) parking. Everyone in the city would like permit parking: The proximity of the public & tidelands parking lots including metered Balboa Blvd. meets Coastal Commission requirements. Other areas do not have available public parking. Why thru the 600 blocks of Bay and Balboa This is a unique residential neighborhood that has perpendicular cross streets up to Buena Vista. /,7th Street. Adequate size to prevent "spillover" into adjacent areas Questions, Comments and Answers Why Have An RP3 Ques "ions There is only a problem during the summer: Winter surveys show a problem exists year round and is greatest the closer one is to the Village. Also, Balboa Fun Zone revitalization efforts promise to turn parking into a year round issue Our inventories show that during off season we are at the upper end at 87% capacity of what Walker indicates is a parking problem. and with the revitalization of the village retail zone and new events that should increase if we are successful in the revitalization efforts The Balboa Village and residents will benefit By having a coordinated Parking Benefit District plan, parking funds can be more effectively made available for Village improvements Questions, Comments and Answers We wouldn't have a parking problem if people used their garages: The city has a code enforcement program in place to address known garages that are used for storage. Different than CDM we have initiated a Good Neighbor policy reporting offenders 10 % of our properties have no garages. We have a shortage of 541 off street parking spaces if all properties conformed to current code. An RP3 would benefit daytime visitors Pushing the long -term visitors to parking lots will free up spots in our residential neighborhood for daytime beach goers! Questions, Comments and Answers Hours Question Why 4 pm to 9 am: The hours allow the daytime beach goers to park for free during the hours they most desire parking. It allows the residents to have a place to park when they return from work at 5 pm. The hours direct Balboa Fun Zone employees and long -term visitors to the tidelands parking lots and makes more daytime street parking available for short -term visitors and residents Modifies visitors parking habits based on their need Questions, Comments and Answers Cost questions How do we handle visitors: Use one of your passes or obtain daily guest permits for parties. How do we handle renters: The property owner is allowed to purchase parking permits. He /she can share them with their short term renters. Why not free Pays for the administration costs which other cities have substantially reduced thru automation Encourages residents and owners to buy only what they really need Blue pole passes cost $150 Questions, Comments and Answers Cost questions (cont'd) Why should I pay to park You don't have to if you only use your garage for overnight parking There is value associated with having the possibility of you and your guests being able to park close to your residence Daily guest permits for overnight visitors are only $1.00 This was resident driven and the majority wants to do this Questions, Comments and Answers How questions Policing will be too difficult The recommended enforcement is "complaint driven" Similar to the permit parking now in place for Newport Island. No towing without multiple occurrences Questions, Comments and Answers • Miscellaneous Questions Coastal Commission won't allow it They have approved a number of situations in coastal communities that are next to a commercial zone and in our case we have public parking lots Coastal Commission will require further study that will cost lo's of 1,000's of $'s with consultants Resident Parking Committee recommends to prepare the minimum that was required for previous submissions to determine if Coastal Commission believes we meet initial requirements . Questions, Comments and Answers Miscellaneous Questions (cont'd) The reasons given aren't really problems i.e. employees, Catalina flyer, fisherman, etc. Every non - resident that parks long term in the West Balboa Village residential area exacerbates the problem Our positions on other parking groups East Village residents- Not adjacent directly to our area if problem, residents should research first Balboa Island residents- Not adjacent directly to our area if problem, residents should research first Moorings- Blue Passes Live aboards- If minimal blue passes or one pass 7th Street and beyond- Have already allowed a safety zone Dock Renters- Blue poles or property owners permit Bay Island- Should implement shared parking in garage rather than 2 /property which leaves garage empty and maybe a limited # for the Island Questions, Comments and Answers Miscellaneous Questions (cont'd) The Outreach has been inadequate Over a year of NB Revitalization and BalboaVillage CAP meetings Published in newspapers, online and mailers by the city. Residents Parking Group notified each resident and property owner thru mailings and flyers their opinion on resident permit parking CNBCA sent info to membership Register, Daily Pilot and Balboa Beacon have reported on it. Petition was door to door with a leave behind and or a mailing to non - resident owners Survey by the city was mailed and EVERYONE had the program information attached and referenced online with adequate time to answer a few questions = MOST OUTREACH EVER DONE Questions, Comments and Answers Miscellaneous Questions (cont'd) Survey seemed inadequate return of the City survey was a very significant according to Destination Consulting Group which deals with survey analyses In the initial resident generated petition there were 58% of properties represented with a 95% in favor of a permit program All property owners and residents received a mailer More than adequate time to answer a few questions The Permit Program doesn't guarantee you a parking place There will be a better chance of parking closer to your residence With revitalization of the Village and their new planned events permit parking will protect residents from the increased visitor load