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AGENDA REQUEST & STAFF REPORT
For Board Business Meeting of March 15, 2010
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DATE: March 5, 2010
FROM: Paul Blikstad Department CDD Phone # 6554
TITLE OF AGENDA ITEM:
Continuation of a public hearing on an ordinance text amendment to Chapter 18.116 of Title 18 of the
Deschutes County Code, to amend the Bicycle Parking Standards.
PUBLIC HEARING ON THIS DATE? Yes
BACKGROUND AND POLICY IMPLICATIONS:
Staff has initiated a Text Amendment to Sections 18.116.031 and 18.116.035 of Title 18 to amend i he
bicycle parking standards in the County. As proposed, the bicycle parking standards will apply to
properties within the urban unincorporated communities (Sunriver, La Pine), rural communities
(Tumalo, Terrebonne), resort communities (Black Butte Ranch, Widgi Creek/Inn of the 7th Mounta n),
the destination resorts in the County (Pronghorn, Eagle Crest, Caldera Springs), and the Airport
Development zone at the Bend Airport, and the Rural Commercial zones. Exceptions for uses outside
of these areas may be possible with the revised language.
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:
None.
RECOMMENDATION & ACTION REQUESTED:
Staff recommends approval of the changes as proposed.
ATTENDANCE: Paul Blikstad, CDD; and Laurie Craghead, Legal Counsel
DISTRIBUTION OF DOCUMENTS:
A copy goes to County Legal Counsel's Office to make the official changes to the County Code.
Notice of adoption will be sent by Planning staff to the Oregon Department of Land Conservation nd
Development as required by law.
Community Development Department
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MEMORANDUM
DATE: January 7, 2010
TO: Deschutes County Planning Commission
FROM Paul Blikstad, Senior Planner
SUBJECT: Public Hearing on TA -09-5, a Text Amendment to amend the bicycle parking standards in
Title 18
PURPOSE & BACKGROUND
This is a staff -initiated text amendment to sections 18.116.031 and 18.116.035 of Chapter 18.116 of Title
18 of the Deschutes County Code, to amend the bicycle parking standards in the County.
Staff has had concerns with the bicycle parking requirements for a number of projects proposed out in the
rural areas of the County. Specifically, staff believes that we need to take a second look at bicycle
parking standards for projects that are located outside of the Urban Unincorporated Communities
(Sunriver, La Pine), rural communities (Terrebonne and Tumalo), the Resort Communities (Black Butte,
Widgi Creek/Inn of the 7th Mountain), and the destination resorts (Pronghorn, Eagle Crest, Caldera
Springs).
TEXT AMENDMENT REVIEW CRITERIA & ANALYSIS
The proposed revised language under section 18.116.031, Bicycle Parking Standards, would amend the
code to not require bicycle parking for uses proposed outside of the urban unincorporated communities,
rural communities, resort communities, and destination resorts within the County. The county must
determine that the proposed amendments are consistent the County's Comprehensive Plan.
ISSUES RAISED BY THE PUBLIC
Planning staff brought the proposed amendments to the Deschutes County Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory
Committee for review. Their comments are attached. They are concerned with the changes that would
totally exempt areas outside of the locations described above.
ATTACHMENTS
Text Amendment language
Bike/Ped Advisory Committee comments
Peter Russell's comments
Quality Services Performed with Pride
Conformance with the Comprehensive Plan — Transportation System Plan
Section 23.64.190, Facility Requirements
The TPR has various requirements relating to bicycle facilities such as bike
parking amounts and area, and employee considerations such as shower and
changing facilities. Most of these requirements have already been implemented
through Deschutes County ordinances, but are reinforced here with goals and
policies.
1. Goal. Maintain the existing development requirements for bicycle facilities
in Deschutes County.
2. Policy. Deschutes County shall maintain and update as necessary the
existing ordinance requirements for bicycle facilities found in Title
18.116.031, or such other location that it may be moved to within the
Deschutes County Development Code.
FINDING: County Planning staff initiated an update to the bicycle parking standards in
DCC Title 18, given the now almost 17 -year history associated with these standards.
Staff believes and the Board of County Commissioners agree, that the bicycle parking
standards should be directed at areas within the county where bicycle commuting may
be a possibility. Therefore, only those areas which are more urban in nature shall be
subject to the bicycle parking standards. These areas include the urban unincorporated
communities (Sunriver and La Pine — until such time as the City of La Pine adopts its
own bicycle parking standards), the rural communities (Tumalo, Terrebonne), the resort
communities (Black Butte Ranch, Widgi Creek/Inn of the 7th Mountain), the destination
resorts in the county (Pronghorn, Eagle Crest, Caldera Springs and any future resorts),
and the Airport Development Zone at the Bend Airport. The Board finds that the rural
areas outside of the above -listed areas are zoned Exclusive Farm Use, Forest Use,
Rural Residential, and Multiple Use Agricultural. These zones are limited in what uses
may occur, and bicycle commuting to the areas where these zones are located is
unlikely. These changes will not prevent any future landowner from providing bicycle
parking if they so desire.
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REVIEWED
LEGAL COUNSEL
For Recording Stamp Only
BEFORE THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF DESCHUTES COUNTY, OREGON
An Ordinance Amending the Deschutes County Code *
Chapter 18.116 to Amend the Bicycle Parking
Standards, and Declaring an Emergency.
ORDINANCE NO. 2010-010
WHEREAS, the Deschutes County Planning Division staff initiated a text amendment to Deschutes
County Code (DCC) Chapter 18.116 to amend the bicycle parking standards to require them only in certain rui al
zones; and
WHEREAS, after notice was given in accordance applicable law, a public hearing was held on January
28, 2010 before the Deschutes County Planning Commission, and on the same date the Planning Commission
recommended approval of the text amendments; and
WHEREAS the Board considered this matter after a public hearing on February 22, 2010 and concluded
that the proposed changes are approved; now, therefore,
THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF DESCHUTES COUNTY, OREGON, ORDAD S
as follows:
Section 1. AMENDMENT. DCC Section 18.116.031, Bicycle Parking, is amended to read is
described in Exhibit "A," attached hereto and by this reference incorporated herein, with new language
underlined and language to be deleted in strike.
Section 2. FINDING. The Board adopts as its findings in support of this decision, Exhibit "B,"
attached and incorporated by reference herein.
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Section 3. EMERGENCY. This Ordinance being necessary for the immediate
preservation of the public peace, health and safety, an emergency is declared to exist, and this
Ordinance takes effect on its passage.
Dated this of , 2010 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF DESCHUTES COUNTY, OREGON
ATTEST:
DENNIS R. LUKE, CHAIR
ALAN UNGER, VICE CHAIR
Recording Secretary TAMMY BANEY, COMMISSIONER
Date of 1st Reading: day of , 2010.
Date of 2nd Reading: day of , 2010.
Record of Adoption Vote
Commissioner Yes No Abstained Excused
Dennis R. Luke
Alan Unger
Tammy Baney
Effective date: day of , 2010.
ATTEST:
Recording Secretary
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18.116.031. Bicycle Parking.
New development and any construction, renovation or alteration of an existing use requiring a site
plan review under DCC Title 18 for which planning approval is applied for after the effective date
of Ordinance 93-005 shall comply with the provisions of DCC 18.116.031.
A. Number and Type of Bicycle Parking Spaces Required.
1. General Minimum Standard.
a. All uses that require off-street motor vehicle parking shall, except as specifically noted,
provide one bicycle parking space for every five required motor vehicle parking spaces.
b. Except as specifically set forth herein, all such parking facilities shall include at least
two sheltered parking spaces or, where more than 10 bicycle spaces are required, at
least 50 percent of the bicycle parking spaces shall be sheltered.
c. When the proposed use is located outside of an unincorporated community, a
destination resort, and a rural commercial zone, exceptions to the bicycle parking
standards may be authorized by the Planning Director or Hearings Body if the applicant
demonstrates one or more of the following:
i The proposed use is in a location accessed by roads with no bikeways and bicycle
use by customers or employees is unlikely.
ii. The proposed use generates less than 50 vehicle trips per day.
iii. No existing buildings on the site will accommodate bicycle parking and no new
buildings are proposed.
iv. The size, weight, or dimensions of the goods sold at the site makes transporting
them by bicycle impractical or unlikely.
v. The use of the site requires equipment that makes it unlikely that a bicycle would
be used to access the site. Representative examples would include, but not be
limited to, paintball parks, golf courses, shooting ranges, etc.
2. Special Minimum Standards.
a. Multi -Family Residences. Every residential use of four or more dwelling units shall
provide at least one bicycle parking space for each unit. In those instances in which the
residential complex has no garage, required spaces shall be sheltered.
b. Parking Lots. All public and commercial parking lots and parking structures shall
provide a minimum of one bicycle parking space for every 10 motor vehicle parking
spaces.
c. Schools. Secondary S schools, both public and private, shall provide one bicycle
parking space for every -1-0 25 students, half e11 of which shall be sheltered.
d. Colleges. One-half of the bicycle parking spaces at colleges, universities and trade
schools shall be sheltered facilities.
3. Trade Off with Motor Vehicle Parking Spaces.
a. One motor vehicle parking space may be deleted from the required number of spaces
in exchange for providing required bicycle parking.
i. Any deleted motor vehicle space beyond the one allowed above shall be
replaced with at least one five bicycle spaces.
ii. If such additional parking is to be located in the area of the deleted automobile
parking space, it must meet all other bicycle parking standards.
b. The Hearings Body or Planning Director may authorize additional bicycle parking in
exchange for required motor vehicle parking in areas of demonstrated, anticipated, or
desired high bicycle use.
4. Calculating number of bicycle spaces.
a. Fractional spaces shall be rounded up to the next whole space.
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b. For facilities with multiple uses (such as a commercial center) bicycle -parking
requirements shall be calculated by using the total number of motor vehicle spaces
required for the entire development.
B. Bicycle Parking Design.
1. General Description.
a. Sheltered Parking. Sheltered parking may be provided within a bicycle storage room,
bicycle locker, or racks inside a building; in bicycle lockers or racks in an accessory
parking structure; underneath an awning, eave, or other overhang; or by other facility
as determined by the Hearings Body or Planning Director that protects the bicycle from
direct exposure to the elements.
b. Unsheltered parking may be provided by bicycle racks.
2. Location.
a. Required bicycle parking that is located outdoors shall be located on-site within 50 feet
of main entrances and not farther from the entrance than the closest motor vehicle
parking space.
i. Bicycle parking shall be located in areas of greatest use and convenience to
bicyclist.
ii. Such bicycle parking shall have direct access to both the public right of way
and to the main entrance of the principal use.
iii. Bicycle parking shall not impede or create a hazard to pedestrians.
iv. Parking areas shall be located so as not to conflict with clear vision areas as
prescribed in DCC 18.116.020.
b. Bicycle parking facilities shall be separated from motor vehicle parking and drive areas
by a barrier or sufficient distance to prevent damage to the parked bicycle.
c. Where bicycle parking facilities are riot directly visible and obvious from the public
right(s) of way, entry and directional signs shall be provided to direct bicyclists for the
public right of way to the bicycle parking facility. Directions to sheltered facilities
inside a structure may be signed, or supplied by the employer, as appropriate.
3. Dimensional Standards.
a. Each bicycle parking space shall be at least two by six feet with a vertical clearance of
seven feet.
b. An access aisle of at least five feet wide shall be provided and maintained beside or
between each row of bicycle parking.
c. Each required bicycle parking space shall be accessible without moving another
bicycle.
4. Surface. The surface of an outdoor parking facility shall be surfaced in the same manner as
the motor vehicle parking area or with a minimum of one -inch thickness of aggregate
material. This surface will be maintained in a smooth, durable, and well -drained condition.
5. Security.
a. Bicycle parking facilities shall offer security in the form of either a lockable enclosure
in which the bicycle can be stored or a stationary object (i.e., a "rack") upon which the
bicycle can be locked. Structures that require a user -supplied lock shall accommodate
both cables and U-shaped locks and shall permit the frame and both wheels to be
secured (removing the front wheel may be necessary). All bicycle racks, lockers, or
other facilities shall be permanently anchored to the surface of the ground or to a
structure.
b. Lighting shall be provided in a bicycle parking area so that all facilities are thoroughly
illuminated and visible from adjacent sidewalks or motor vehicle parking.
6. Other means that provide the above level of bicycle parking may be approved by the
Hearings Body or the Planning Director.
(Ord. 2010-010 §1, 2010; Ord. 93-005 §4, 1993)
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Conformance with the Comprehensive Plan — Transportation System Plan
Section 23.64.190, Facility Requirements
The TPR has various requirements relating to bicycle facilities such as bike
parking amounts and area, and employee considerations such as shower and
changing facilities. Most of these requirements have already been implemented
through Deschutes County ordinances, but are reinforced here with goals and
policies.
1. Goal. Maintain the existing development requirements for bicycle facilities
in Deschutes County.
2. Policy. Deschutes County shall maintain and update as necessary the
existing ordinance requirements for bicycle facilities found in Title
18.116.031, or such other location that it may be moved to within the
Deschutes County Development Code.
FINDING: County Planning staff initiated an update to the bicycle parking standards in
DCC Title 18, given the now almost 17 -year history associated with these standards.
Staff believes and the Board of County Commissioners agree, that the bicycle parking
standards should be amended to provide for exceptions in certain circumstances and
projects, because the projects that meet the exception criteria are not likely to be of the
type to which people will ride their bicycles in the unincorporated areas of the County.
Therefore, the text amendment allows for areas outside of unincorporated communities,
the resort communities, and destination resorts in the county, to have the possibility for
an exception to the bicycle parking standards. The proposed changes will not prevent
any future landowner from providing bicycle parking if they so desire.
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