HomeMy WebLinkAboutEX6 BPC 3 14 19 FINAL DBIP docsBOZEMAN''Porking ServicesREPORT TO:FROMSUBJECT:MEET¡NG DATE:AGENDA ITEM TYPE:Parking Commission MemorandumThe Bozeman Parking CommissionEd Meece, Parking Program ManagerBrit Fontenot, Director of Economic DevelopmentBozeman Parking Commission Resolution 2019-03acknowledging receipt of the updated20L9and recognizing the alignment of theparking related elements contained therein with elementsof the adopted.March 14,2OI9ActionRECOMMENDATIONAdopt Bozeman Parking Commission Resolution 2019-03acknowledging receipt of the updatedlmprovement Plan andrecognizing the alignment of theparking related elements contained therein with elementsof the adopted.BACKGROUND: Commissioned by the Downtown Bozeman Partnership,the planning process to update the 2009 Downtown lmprovement Plan began in June2018 The Downtown Plan community outreach efforts informing the draft planincluded: 26 meetings with over 100 stakeholders; 8 community events with 230participants; and nearly 2,300 individual public comments received'Thement Plan(the "Plan") update process consisted ofthree phases; 1) Discover, 2) ldeate, and 3) Action Plan. The Discover phase includedextensive team research, mapping and descriptions of downtown's history anddevelopment pattern, land uses, character, and cultural and economic assets. TheP.O Box 1230Bozemon, MT 59771-123020 Eost Olive Street40 6-5 8 2-2 9 03www. bozemo n.n etITDD: 40ó -582-2301THE MOST LIVABLE PLACE
BOZEMAN''Porking Servicesldeate phase focused on a collaborative, week-long series of work sessions andengagement events that generated ideas and tested them with stakeholders. TheAction Planning phase included the creation of the final 2019 Downtown lmprovementPlan document and appendices including action-oriented strategies, guidance on nearand long-term implementation, partnerships, and potential funding sources.ln a fast growing, dynamic community like Bozeman, it is imperative thatplanning documents align to the same vision. As part of the Discovery phase, City staffengaged with the project partners to h¡ghl¡ght overlaps and connections betweenseveral City planning documents. Discussions included identifying alignments betweenthe emerging 2019 Downtown lmprovement Plan and the City's Stratesic Plan. the 2016among others. ln the interest of planalignment, it is important for appointed Boards to communicate these alignmentsbetween planning documents to the governing body and the community.The parking principles, objectives and recommendations proposed in therectly align with 14 of the 26 strategies in theDowntown lmprovemePlan diDowntown Strateeicns Manasement Plan including:7. Re-evaluate code-based minimum parking requirementsIL. ldentify off-street shared-use opportunities based on data from Strategy9. Establish goals for transitioning employees, begin outreach toopportunity sites, negotiate agreements, and assign employees tofacilities.12. Complete the 2008 Parking District ldentification Signage/Branding Plan.13. Clarify current on-street parking signage, particularly in areas wereunlimited parking is allowed. Consider incorporating the current Cityparking logo into on-street signage.L4. Rename all publicly owned lots and garages by address.18. Expand bike parking network to create connections between parking andthe downtown to encourage employee bike commute trips and drawcustomers to downtown businesses.L9. Explore changes to existing residential on-street permit programs andevaluate and potentially implement new residential parking permitdistricts in the neighborhood north and south of the downtowncommercial district.@ ZO Eost Otive StreetP.0. Box 1230Bozemon, MT 59771-1230406-582-2903www. bozemo n.net2TDD: 40ó-5 82-2301THE MOST LIVABLE PLACE
BOZEMAN"'Porking Services2L.2226Explore expanding access capacity with new parking supply and/ortransit.A - ldentify possible new garage sites.B - Explore shuttle/circulator connections.Develop cost forecasts for preferred parking supply and shuttle options.lnitiate new capacity expansion.lonmentStratporr I lndatpFor a more detailed summary, see Attachment 2, Summary of Alignmentbetween the 2019 Downtown lmprovement Plan and the 2016 Downtown StrategicParking Management Plan.UNRESOLVED ISSUES:NoneALTERNATIVES: As proposed by the Bozeman Parking CommissionFISCAL EFFECTS: None identified at this timeATTACHMENTS:1) Parking Commission Resolution 2019-03; and2l Summary of Alignment between the 2019 Downtown lmprovement Plan and the2016 Downtown Strategic Parking Management Plan.Report compiled on Thursdoy, Morch 7, 2079.DOCUMENT LINKS:Citv's Strateeic PlanMidtown Action Plan?O1 6 Frnnomic DpvpP.O. Box 1230Bozemon, MT 59771-1230@20 Eost Olive Street406 582-2903www.bozemo n.net3TDD: 40ó-582-2301THE MOST LIVABLE PLACE
Page 1 of 1DBOZEMAN PARKI NG COM M ISSIONRESOLUTTON 2019-03A RESOLUTION OF THE BOZEMAN PARKING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA,ACKNOWLEDGTNG RECEIPT OF THE UPDATED (2019) DOWNTOWN IMPROVEMENT PLAN ANDRECOGNIZING THE ALIGNMENT OF THE PARKING RELATED ELEMENTS CONTAINED THEREIN WITHELEMENTS OF THE ADOPTED (2016) DOWNTOWN STRATEGTC PARKING MANAGEMENT PLAN.WHEREAS, the Bozeman City Commission created and empowered the Bozeman Parking Commissionpursuant to Resolution Numbers 1676,1839, 3803 , and 4577; and,WHEREAS, Montana Code Annotated 7-14-462t sets out the general powers of a parking commission;and,WHEREAS, in performance of its duties the Bozeman Parking Commission regularly collaborates andcoordinates with the City of Bozeman and Downtown Bozeman Partnership on matters of public parking policy,management, and enforcement; andWHEREAS, the City of Bozeman and Downtown Bozeman Partnership have recently engaged in anextensive planning and public engagement process to update the Bozeman Downtown lmprovement Plan, anda final draft has been published for public review and comment; and,WHEREAS, the updated 2019 Downtown Bozeman lmprovement Plan identifies various strategies forenhancingthe economic, social, and transportation conditions of the Bozeman downtown;NOW THEREFORE, BE lT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Bozeman Parking Commission acknowledgesreceipt of the updated (2019) Downtown lmprovement Plan and recognizes the alignment of the parking relatedelements contained therein with elements of the adopted (20L6) Downtown Strategic Parking ManagementPlan.PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Parking Commission of the City of Bozeman, Montana, at a session heldon the 14th day of March 20t9. This resolution shall become effective immediately.Pam Bryan, Vice-ChairBozeman Parking CommissionATTEST:Ed Meece, Parking Program ManagerCity of Bozeman
Summary of Alignment between the2Ot9 Downtown lmprovement Plan and the2Ot6 Downtown Strategic Parking Management Plan2019 DOWNTOWN PLAN PARKING OBJECTIVES p.44-47Guiding Principle: Manage and regulate parking to ensure appropriate access and balancedsupply.2019 DBIP p. 48-51Aligns with 2016 DSPMP Strategies 6,7 ,8, Lt, 12, 13, L4, 18, 19,21,21,-A,2t-8,22, 26Parking StrategiesThroughout the planning process, parking consistently ranked as a top community concern.lssues of parking management, costs, location, type and amount all rose to the top: The recent2016 Strategic Parking Management Plan also identified these topics as key factors to makeparking work better for Downtown. Their top recommendation was to incorporate a parkingsystem management into the City's development policy that considered data management,pricing, signage, and expansion of multi-modal facilities. Given the emphasis on managementand the need to make the most of existing spaces, there are three steps to improve and expanddowntown parking:Step L: Unlock Existing Spaceso Simplify Parking Code Requirements IDSPMP #6, #7, #8]o Encourage Shared Parking IDSPMP #11]Step 2: Create More Choiceso Expand Multi-modal Transportation Options IDSPMP #L8, #2t-8, #22)Step 3: Expand Parkingo Add on-street parking where possible IDSPMP #t9, #2L]o Expand and clarify signage [DSPMP #L2, #L3, #t4]o Expand structured parking [DSPMP #2I-8, #26)2019 DBIP p. 48-51Aligns with 2016 DSPMP Strategies 7, LI, 12, L3, 14, t9, 2L, 2L-8, 22, 26Recommended Commercial Parking Code Revisions IDSPMP #7]Eliminate parking requirements in the "Core Area" and simplify standards for the rest of the 83zone by eliminating all parking reductions in favor of a flat standard and making shared parkingand off-site parking easier.lnstitute the following requirements:o 0.6 spaces per hotel room (including accessory uses upto20% of the building area)1
o1 space per 1,000 gross square feet for all commercial uses to create a simple "blendedrate."Encourage Shared Parking IDSPMP #11-]ln addition to reducing office parking code requirements, current parking can also be"unlocked" to be broadly available by making it easier for users to share parking and for newdevelopment to lease existing underutilized surface parking lots. Code barriers that precludethe ability to lease underutilized private stalls, such as extended lease timelines or expensivephysical improvements to existing lots, should be lifted or loosened to achieve the desiredoutcome of better use and access to the full parking supply.Add on-street parking where possible IDSPMP #19, #2I, #27-8, #22)Downtown's streets already provide low-cost, front-door parking for visitors. But, more can bedone to make the most of these assets. lntroducing diagonal, back-in parking on Main Streetcould bring over 100 more street spaces.It is also important to manage on-street parking stalls to retain them for retail customers andlocate long-term employee parking off Main Street in nearby parking lots or a park-and-ride lotconnected by transit. lf utilization data shows ample availability in adjacent residential areas,there is potentialto develop an employee paid parking permit system. This strategy isfrequently implemented in other communities as a parking benefit district.Expand and Clarify Signage IDSPMP #t2, #I3, #t4]Downtown has instituted some branded parking signage and wayfinding. Consistent rules andsignage can help clarify regulations and make it more clear what parking is available to visitors.The consistently branded signage should cont¡nue to be installed across the system. Commonbranding and wayfinding for public parking will also help Downtown businesses thrive.Expand Structured Parking IDSPMP #21'-8, #26]The Bridger Park Structure added 435 spaces to Downtown and helped spur redevelopment ofkey projects. Looking ahead, a second parking structure will be an important tool to help offsetgrowth and leverage high quality downtown development. A technical feasibility study iscurrently underway to evaluate six separate downtown sites for potential to accommodate afuture parking structure. Beyond site efficiency and capacity, the future structured parking siteshould also be selected based on its ability to both help meet current demand in pressuredareas today and to anticipate new demand created by future development in high growth areasof Downtown.20L9 DBIP p. 92Aligns with 2016 DSPMP Strategy 21-Redesign Main Street for Better Mobility and Use2
Main Street is a workhorse for Downtown, but as the city grows, it cannot continue to do all theheavy lifting. lnstead, all Downtown streets should be reconsidered together so they work as anetwork, creating a balanced approach.Adapt Main Street to three lanes with expanded parkingMain Street should be reconfigured to three traffic lanes total: one lane in each direction with acontinuous central turn lane. Removal of one lane in each direction will create space to convertexisting parallel parking to back-in, angled vehicle parking, increasing the parking capacity ofMain Street by approximately 100 or more spaces. The central turn lane will also double assnow storage in the winter months while providing ample left turn capacity. Conversion to athree-lane configuration will not significantly reduce roadway capacity compared to the currentfour-lane configuration; this can be confirmed by an engineering study. Wider parking stallsmay be needed to accommodate the range of vehicles common to Bozeman. lf wider areas areneeded, an asymmetric street section may be possible, with parallel parking to remain on oneside and angled parking on the other. Ultimately, many variations on widths are possible thatwill improve left turns, support pedestrian safety, and increase on-street parking.2019 DBIP p. 94-96Aligns with 2016 DSPMP Strategy 18Expand Downtown Bikingln the last few years, Bozeman has made major improvements to its bicycle infrastructure.During the public outreach for this plan, the community continuously expressed the desire formore bike lanes, safer routes, and improved facilities such as covered storage.Recently, Downtown installed seasonal bike stalls to encourage biking during the spring,summer and fall seasons and to manage a growing wave of bikes with need for parkingfacilities. The Bridger Park Downtown Garage also includes bike facilities for commuters.Adapt Babcock and Mendenhallto Encourage BikingMendenhall: Mendenhall's existing sharrows should be taken to the next level, withenhancements that make them safer and more attractive to bikers.Babcock: According to the 2017 Transportation Master Plan, Babcock Street is consistently wideenough through Downtown to support a separated two-way bikeway. The cycle track, or bi-directional bike lane, requires removal of one lane of parking on the north side of Babcock,which can be offset with the additional spaces provided by Main Street's angled parking.2019 DBIP p, 98-99Aligns with 2016 DSPMP Strategies 2I-8,22Leverage Streamline for Downtown and Surrounding DistrictsBozeman's Streamline serves Downtown with multiple lines and a multi-modal stop at theBridger Park Garage. However, new needs of growing daytime employees and new growthpatterns have created an opportunity to tailor the routes to help offset parking demand, lessen3
affordability burdens on those who work in Downtown, link users to parking resources, andbetter connect the districts around Downtown.Create a Downtown Circulator with a Park-and-Ride LinkThe plan proposes a new, bi-directional "circulator" route that extends from the GallatinCounty Fairgrounds to Downtown Bozeman and links other active commercial districts likeMidtown, the Northeast, and the Cannery. The route will run continuously during theworkweek and during major events, when parking demand is at its highest. ldeally, serviceshould be provided in both directions to minimize the travel time between districts.The Downtown Circulator shuttle has the additional opportunity to connect users to twoimportant parking resources: the existing Bridger Park Downtown Garage and the potential fora future park-and-ride lot that could be developed at the Fairgrounds. With such a centrallocation, the Gallatin County Fairgrounds can be used as a park and ride lot for employees ofDowntown, the Cannery or Midtown, for those who wish to park for longer than 2 hours, andothers worried about parking Downtown.2019 DBIP p. 108-019Aligns with 201-6 DSPMP Strategy 7Tailor Code and Policies to Support Housing GoalsBozeman is surrounded by exceptional natural amenities and most households desire at leastone vehicle. While automobile use will continue, there are ways to make it possible, particularlyin a downtown environment to create future lifestyle patterns that require fewer vehicles.Recalibrate Downtown parking codeThe 83 parking code should be adjusted to align parking requirements with goals to providesmaller, more affordable units, without eliminating the expectation of parking as part ofresidential projects. Currently, all residences in the Downtown are required to provide oneparking space per unit regardless of the number of bedrooms in the unit.To increase the overall supply and to promote more affordable studio and one-bedroom units,it is recommended to tie the parking to number of bedrooms.Recommended Residential Parking Code Revisionso Studio unit - 0.5 spaceso L bedroom unit - 0.75 spaceso 2bedroomunit-lspaceo 3 bedroom unit - 1.5 spaces20L9 DBIP Appendix p.6-7Aligns with 2016 DSPMP Strategy 6, 84Additional Parking Code Revisions
Move description of cash-in-lieu of parking to the 83 specific section so all 83 parking relateditems are in one location.Consider requiring that a percentage of cash-in-lieu of parking money go toward multi modaltransit alternatives.Also, as stated in the Downtown Strategic Parking Management Plan: "Re-evaluate and clarifythe legality, purpose and intent of SID 565".Edits to code language will be addressed separately in coordination with the ParkingCommission, ongoing data studies and the Downtown Strategic Parking Management Planwhich recommends first initiating a legal review and then making appropriate revisions.5