2013/08/28 Council Agenda Packet

1 Everett. There is also some information that had been put together for the Senior Housing Affordability Group (SHAG),which included an analysis of other senior housing developments in the Puget Sound and other areas. They also included some standards out of the Institute of Transportation Engineers Parking Generation Manual. Mr. Giffen stated that the City's current standard is one parking space per dwelling unit. In the background information,the standard ranges from less than %z of a parking space per dwelling unit to 2/3 of a parking space per dwelling unit. The City's traffic engineers have reviewed the background information and they are comfortable with 3/4 of a parking space per dwelling unit; however,the City would like to limit that standard to areas around Everett Station and in the E-1 along Evergreen Way zones where there is SWIFT Bus Rapid Transit service. After further direction from Planning Commission,the City will prepare for the SEPA review process. After the public comment period,the proposed amendment would be scheduled for either a workshop or public hearing. Mr.Giffen asked if there were any questions or comments. 7:23:04 PM Commissioner Olivers asked if there was any information regarding disabled parking stalls. Mr. Giffen responded that he would do further research regarding disabled parking stalls. Commissioner Chase stated that when he was with the Housing Authority the number of disabled parking stalls was a key issue and they did,where it was possible,add more disabled parking stalls than required. 7:26:25 PM Commissioner Sand asked if any of the reports addressed some alternatives such as assigned parking. Karen Stewart mentioned that in one of the studies it talked about 10%of the total units typically are available for visitor or guest parking; however,that would address more of an open parking concept. Commissioner Sand felt that the dates and times that were evaluated in the reports appeared to him to be pretty narrow. Commissioner Chase stated that most management companies do not like to have assigned spots because who is assigned the priorities. Commissioner Sand added that his folks buy the right to a parking location. Mr.Giffen stated that staff can research for additional information on that topic. 7:27:58 PM Commissioner Stewart stated that in the EMC,Chapter 34,the parking standard for congregate care is.8 of a parking space per dwelling unit and asked why the City was now considering.75. Mr. Giffen responded that he did not recall how staff came by the.8 standard. He was not aware of any congregate care facilities that have been built in the City since the Code was rewritten in 1990. Commissioner Stewart responded that she felt that congregate care would imply to her that there would be less single car ownership than senior housing developments. 7:30:02 PM Commissioner Jordison asked about the parking standard for assisted living facilities. Mr. Giffen responded that the parking standard is one space per four beds in the facility. Citizen Comments 7:30:40 PM Hamid Vida,15512 Country Club Drive, Mill Creek,stated that he works with Clearview Real Estate Capital in Issaquah and works with Allan Hemmat,who is an Everett investor. The property at 6502 Evergreen Way is good location for senior housing. The City's senior population is anticipated to grow Planning Commission Meeting Minutes Page 4 May 7, 2013 9