HomeMy WebLinkAboutCorrespondence MEMORANDUM
Report Date: January 18, 2006
Meeting Date: February 2, 2006
TO: Planning and Zoning Commission
FROM: LINDSAY BOYER, PROJECT MANAGER
Email: Iboyer@cstx.gov
SUBJECT: Text amendments to the UDO, 7.2.H, Number of Off-Street Parking
Spaces Required
Item: Public Hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion on a text
amendment to Article 7.2. H of the Unified Development Ordinance, Number of
Off-Street Parking Spaces Required for freestanding furniture sales and motor
vehicle service areas (LB 06-00500006)
Staff Recommendations: Staff recommends adding to the off-street parking
table a ratio for freestanding furniture sales at one (1) space per 350 square feet,
and amending the ratio for motor vehicle service areas from one (1) space per
100 square feet to one (1) space per 200 square feet.
Item Summary: This item is being forwarded as a result of the discussion for
the UDO Annual Review. As a result of the discussion for the UDO Annual
Review, parking ratios for furniture sales and motor vehicle service areas were
brought forward from the public during the public hearing. Based on surveys of
other Texas communities, staff is recommending a change to these parking
ratios.
Motor vehicle service area: The ratio for motor vehicle sales was set by
the Planning and Zoning Commission in 1984 in response to the
development of the Allen Honda dealership at 1 space per 100 square feet
of service area. Based on a survey of 23 cities (see Attachment 1), staff
found that College Station's ratio for this use was the most stringent. This
amendment would not affect the amount of additional parking that is
required for motor vehicle sales areas.
Furniture sales: There currently is no separate item in the parking table
for furniture sales. It is currently considered retail sales and parking is
calculated based on the zoning district the use is located. For C-1 retail,
parking is 1 space per 250 square feet. Retail in C-2 requires 1 space per
350 square feet.
Staff conducted a survey of 22 cities for furniture sales parking and found
a large range of parking ratios. The average parking ratio was 1 space per
350 square feet. Based on the large displays of furniture sales, staff is
recommending a decrease in the number of required parking spaces for
freestanding furniture sales. This would not affect furniture sales that are
located in shopping centers. It is also important to note that should a
freestanding furniture retailer be converted to any other retail, additional
parking would be required.
Budgetary & Financial Summary: N/A
Attachments:
1. Parking Survey for Furniture Sales
2. Parking Survey for Motor Vehicle Service Area