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PlanningBoard | 2009-02-09 | 2 | explanation is received from the Planning Board or a member of the public by submitting a speaker slip for that item. NONE 9. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS: 9-A. Workshop on the Parking Management Plan for the Park Street and West Alameda Business Districts. The applicant, the City of Alameda, is requesting that the Planning Board review a parking management plan for the Park Street and West Alameda Business Districts. The parking management plan outlines a series of actions that the City could take in the future to improve the supply and management of on and off street parking to support the business areas. (AT/EF). Continued from January 12, 2009. Staff presented the report. At the December 8, 2008 Planning Board meeting, when this item was first presented, Staff was directed to return with responses to questions posed by the Board. This staff report focuses on off-street parking requirements for new businesses in the Park Street and Webster Street business districts. The proposal is a comprehensive plan focusing on maintaining economic viability of the business districts. The proposed parking strategy is supported by the Webster Street Business Association (WSBA). The Park Street Business Association (PSBA) is scheduled to complete review of the proposal on February 25, 2009. Staff is requesting Board input regarding off- street parking, in-lieu fees and waivers. Staff will return to the Board with a draft ordinance as well as comments and suggestions by PSBA at a future meeting date. President Kohlstrand stated that staff was requesting specific direction from the Board in four areas: demand-waivers, off-street parking, alternatives to parking in-lieu fees, and parking waivers. She stated that there are two types of waivers: a demand waiver focuses on conditions of the surrounding neighborhood including transit and off street parking facilities, other waivers refer to site use. The Board should focus the discussion on these two items and the requirement of a parking study as well as how parking zones are established for meter pricing. Vice President Ezzy Ashcraft commended staff on the report. She inquired why staff was limiting the parking provisions to Park and Webster Street business districts only and not proposing regulations for citywide business districts. She stated that during a visit to a business on Park Street between Otis and Shoreline there were big rigs parked along the street. She stated there were no parking restriction signs in this area and this situation should be looked into by Public Works. Public Works staff stated that the municipal code restricts commercial vehicle parking on city streets and any vehicle parked for more than 72 hours in the same spot. Residents should contact the Alameda Police Department to report violations. Vice President Ezzy Ashcraft stated she believes restricted parking signs should be posted. Page 2 of 10 | PlanningBoard/2009-02-09.pdf |