HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda February 9, 2006
Regular Agenda Item #
Text Amendment to the Unified Development Ordina ce, Article 7.2.H,
Number of Off-Street Parking Spaces Required
To: Glenn Brown, Interim City Manager
From: Joey Dunn, Director of Planning & Development Services
Agenda Caption: 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
(06-00500006)
Recommendation(s): 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. This item will be heard at the February 2, 2006 Planning and
Zoning Commission meeting. Their recommendation will be presented to the Council during
the staff presentation.
Summary: This item is being forwarded as a result of the discussion for the UDO Annual
Review. 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.
Budget & Financial Summary: N/A
Attachments:
1. Parking Survey for Furniture Sales
2. Parking Survey for Motor Vehicle Service Area
3. Ordinance