City of Culver City, California
Agenda Item Report
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the City Council adopt an Ordinance amending Title 17, Zoning,
of the Culver City Municipal Code and the Culver City Zoning Map regarding
Alternative Parking Provisions and establishing a Public Parking Facilities (PPF)
Zone (Zoning Code Text Amendment ZCA-P2012101; and Zoning Code Map
Amendment ZCMA-P2012102).
BACKGROUND:
On October 4, 2012, at a duly noticed public hearing, the Planning Commission
unanimously adopted a resolution recommending the City Council approve Zoning
Code Text Amendment (ZCA-P2012101); Zoning Code Map Amendment (ZCMA-
P2012102); General Plan Text Amendment (GPTA-P2012100); and General Plan
Map Amendment (GPMA-P2012099) regarding Alternative Parking Provisions and
establishing a Public Parking Facilities (PPF) Zone.
On November 12, 2012, the City Council opened the public hearing on this item and
pursuant to Staff’s request continued the item to December 10, 2012 in order for
Meeting Date: 01/14/13 Item Number: C-2
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM: Adoption of an Ordinance Amending Title 17,
Zoning, of the Culver City Municipal Code and the Culver City Zoning Map
Regarding Alternative Parking Provisions and Establishing a Public Parking
Facilities (PPF) Zone (Zoning Code Text Amendment ZCA-P2012101; and Zoning
Code Map Amendment ZCMA-P2012102)
Contact Person/Dept.:
Thomas Gorham
Sol Blumenfeld
Phone Number:
(310) 253-5727
(310) 253-5700
Fiscal Impact: Yes [] No [X] General Fund: Yes [] No []
Public Hearing: [] Action Item: [] Attachments: [X]
Commission Action Required: Yes [X] No [] Date: 10/04/12
Planning Commission
Public Notification: Meetings and Agendas – City Council (01/09/13).
Department Approval:
Sol Blumenfeld (01/07/13)
City Attorney Approval:
Carol Schwab (by H. Baker) (01/07/13)
Chief Financial Officer Approval:
Jeff Muir (by M. Noller) (01/09/13)
City Manager Approval:
John M. Nachbar (01/09/13) City of Culver City, California
Agenda Item Report
staff to make revisions to the Zoning Map and General Plan Map for the
Washington Centinela property.
At the City Council meeting of December 10, 2012, the City Council unanimously 1)
adopted the resolution approving a General Plan Text and General Plan Map
Amendment (General Plan Text Amendment GPTA-P2012100 and General Plan
Map Amendment GPMA-P2012099) Amending the Land Use Element Regarding
Public Parking Facilities; and 2) introduced the proposed Ordinance approving
Zoning Code Map Amendment ZCMA-P2012020 and Comprehensive Plan CP P-
2012018.
The Ordinance is brought back tonight for adoption by the City Council.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The proposed rezoning will have no fiscal impact upon the City.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Proposed Ordinance
MOTION:
That the City Council:
Adopt the proposed Ordinance amending Title 17, Zoning, of the Culver City
Municipal Code and the Culver City Zoning Map regarding Alternative Parking
Provisions and establishing a Public Parking Facilities (PPF) Zone (Zoning
Code Text Amendment ZCA-P2012101; and Zoning Code Map Amendment
ZCMA-P2012102).
MEETING DATE: 13.01.14
AGENDA ITEM: Adoption of an Ordinance Amending Title 17, Zoning, of the
Culver City Municipal Code and the Culver City Zoning Map
Regarding Alternative Parking Pr ovisions and Establishing a
Public Parking Facilities (PPF) Zone (Zoning Code Text
Amendment ZCA-P2012101; an d Zoning Code Map
Amendment ZCMA-P2012102)
ATTACHMENTS
Pages
1. Proposed Ordinance 1- 18
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3 Ordinance No. _________
Exhibit A
Zoning Code Text Amendment (ZCA-P2012101)
Chapter 17.250 - SPECIAL PURPOSE ZONING DISTRICTS
Sections:
17.250.005 - Purpose
17.250.010 - Purposes of Special Purpose Zoning Districts
17.250.015 - Studio (S) District Requirements
17.250.020 - Cemetery (E) District Requirements
17.250.025 - Transportation (T) District Requirements
17.250.030 - Open Space (OS) District Requirements
17.250.035 – Public Parking Facility (PPF) District Requirements
17.250.005 - Purpose
This Chapter provides special purpose development and use regulations in the special purpose zoning
districts established by Section 17.200.010 (Zoning Districts Established).
17.250.010 - Purposes of Special Purpose Zoning Districts
The purposes of the individual special purpose zoning districts and the manner in which they are applied
are as follows.
A. S (Studio) District. The S zoning district is applied to areas appropriate for motion picture and
television studio facilities and related media support facilities, and is intended to support the
continuation of those businesses, while ensuring that future expansion will minimize potential
impacts on adjacent residential uses. The S zoning district is consistent with the Studio land use
designation of the General Plan.
B. E (Cemetery) District. The E zoning district is applied to cemeteries. The E district is intended
to protect existing cemeteries and provide for expansion within their existing boundaries. The E
zoning district is consistent with the Cemetery land use designation of the General Plan.
C. T (Transportation) District. The T zoning district is applied to the existing METRO right of way
located on National Boulevard.
D. OS (Open Space) District. The OS zoning district is applied to open space resources. The Open
Space zone is intended to regulate, protect, and preserve publicly accessible land that is well suited
for active recreation, amusement, relaxation, and/or scenic viewing. The OS zoning district is
consistent with the Open Space land use designation of the General Plan.
E. PPF (Public Parking Facility) District. The PPF zoning district is applied to parking garages,
structures, or lots used for public parking purposes.
ATTACHMENT 1
4Ordinance No. _________
Exhibit A
Zoning Code Text Amendment (ZCA-P2012101)
17.250.035 - Public Parking Facilities (PPF) District Requirements
A. Uses Permitted. The following uses are permitted in the PPF Zone:
1. The operation and maintenance of vehicle parking areas for storing operative cars, trucks,
motorcycles, bicycles, and other motor vehicles in a parking garage, structure or lot for both
day use and long-term public parking; and for commercial parking pursuant to Section
17.320.025 – Alternative Parking Provisions.
2. Telecommunication facilities may be permitted with an Administrative Use Permit or a
Conditional Use Permit as provided for in Section 17.400.110 (Telecommunication Facilities).
17.320.025 - Alternative Parking Provisions
Where conditions preclude the provision of the number of required parking spaces on the lot for which
the parking is required, the following procedures for alternative parking are available, subject to City
approval:
A. In Lieu Fees. Subject to City Council approval, The the number of parking spaces required by
Section 17.320.020 (Number of Parking Spaces Required) may be reduced if the Council
authorizes through the use of an in-lieu fee to be paid by the applicant towards the development of
public parking facilities. The in-lieu fee shall be deposited in a fund administered by the City
Treasurer for the purpose of acquiring and developing future public parking facilities within the
same district or area. The amount of the fee and time of payment shall be established by Council
resolution.
B. Government OwnedPublic Parking Facilities (PPF) Zoned Property. Off-site parking in
public parking facilities in the PPF Zone may be used to satisfy the requirements of Table 3-3
(Parking Requirements by Land Use), subject to the following:A long-term lease with the City,
Culver City Redevelopment Agency, County, State, or Federal Government or an agency thereof,
may be undertaken to satisfy a parking requirement through use of government owned parking
facilities, provided all of the following are met:
1. Off-Site Parking Plan required. A City-approved Off-Site Parking Plan shall be required for
use of a public parking facility to satisfy a parking requirement including the following:The
lease shall be for no less than 10 years;
a. Public parking facility location. The proposed off-site public parking facility location
shall be identified in the off-site parking plan and shall be within 750 feet legal walking
distance measured from the primary entrance of the land use to the public parking facility
site, or other distance as determined by the City to be appropriate.
b. Project description. The proposed land use(s), tenant(s) and hours of operation of the
project shall be identified in the Off-Site Parking Plan.
2. Long-term lease required. A City-approved long term parking lease of no less than 20 years
shall be required for use of the public parking facility.The lease shall be renewed at the end of
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5Ordinance No. _________
Exhibit A
Zoning Code Text Amendment (ZCA-P2012101)
the 10 year period if alternative parking has not been provided, or the use for which the
parking is required shall be terminated;
3. Lease renewal and termination. The long-term parking lease must be renewed at the end of
the 20-year term if alternative parking has not been provided; or the long-term parking lease
shall be terminated if:Leased parking shall be located within 750 feet legal walking distance
measured from the primary entrance of the use to which it is covenanted, or other distance
determined by the Director to be appropriate; and
a. The use for which the parking is required has ceased operations;
b. There is any change in use or ownership of the property from the originally approved
project;
c. The City Council determines in its sole discretion that such use is inconsistent with the
original terms and conditions of the lease or entitlement; and/or
d. The lessor and/or lessee of the off-site parking opt to terminate the parking lease.
4. Covenant required. A City-approved covenant shall be recorded that includes a description
of the proposed use, location of the off-site public parking facility, approval dates of the Off-
Site Parking Plan and long term parking lease, and a provision for liquidated damages for
violations of the long term parking lease and/or conditions of approval. The lessee enters into
an agreement with the City to comply with all required conditions.
5. City Council Approval. The Off-Site Parking Plan and long-term parking lease may be
approved by the City Council only after first making all of the following findings:
a. The Off-Site Parking Plan is consistent with the General Plan and any applicable specific
plan.
b. The use of the off-site public parking facility to satisfy a parking requirement for the
project is not detrimental to property or improvements in the vicinity of the project.
c. The use of the off-site public parking facility to satisfy the parking requirement for the
project provides an economic benefit to the City.
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6Ordinance No. _________
Exhibit A
Zoning Code Text Amendment (ZCA-P2012101)
C. Pooled Parking in the CD District-Outdoor Dining Use. This Section shall only apply to satisfy
a parking requirement imposed for outdoor dining use in the CD zoning district, as required by
Section 17.400.070. Parking in the CD zoning district may be provided through a “pooled parking”
arrangement in conjunction with applicable outdoor dining use approvals. Pooled parking shall
allow utilization of both on- and off- street public parking spaces to satisfy parking requirements
for outdoor dining use. In the event the downtown parking demand exceeds the pooled parking
supply, as determined by the Director, a new or proposed intensification of an outdoor dining use in
the CD zoning district shall be required to provide parking on-site or as otherwise allowed in this
Chapter.Parking in the CD zoning district may be provided through a “pooled parking”
arrangement in conjunction with applicable entitlement approvals. Pooled parking shall allow
utilization of both on- and off-street public parking spaces to satisfy parking requirements. In the
event the downtown parking demand exceeds the pooled parking supply, as determined by the
Director, all new buildings or proposed intensification of uses in the CD zoning district shall be
required to provide parking on-site or as otherwise allowed in this Chapter.
D. Off-Site Parking. The use of privately owned off-site parking to satisfy the requirements of Table
3-3 (Parking Requirements by Land Use) shall be provided in compliance with the following
standards.
1. Location. All off-site parking spaces except valet-serviced spaces shall be located within 750
feet legal walking distance measured from the primary entrance to the site, or other distance
determined by the Director to be appropriate.
2. Design and improvement standards. All newly-constructed off-site parking spaces shall
conform to the same standards of access, configuration, landscaping, lighting, layout,
location, noise attenuation, and size as are required by this Chapter for on-site parking spaces.
3. Identification of facility. The review authority may require the parking lot to be clearly
marked and conspicuously identified as the exclusive or shared parking for the sites it serves,
unless the parking can only be accessed by a valet.
4. Terms of off-site parking. A City-approved covenant shall be recorded that includes a
description of the off-site parking, a requirement that the owner of the separated lot maintain
the required parking for the life of the use to which it is covenanted, and a provision for
liquidated damages for violations of the conditions of approval.
5. Execution of a long-term off-site parking lease
a. Long-term lease required. A City approved long-term parking lease on no less than 20
years shall be required for use of the off-site parking.
b. Lease renewal and termination. The long-term parking lease must be renewed at the end
of the 20-year term if alternative parking has not been provided; or the land use for which
the parking has been provided shall be terminated or modified pursuant to Section 6
below.
ATTACHMENT 1
7Ordinance No. _________
Exhibit A
Zoning Code Text Amendment (ZCA-P2012101)
56. Loss of off-site spaces.
a. Notification to the City. The owner or operator of a business that uses approved off-site
space to satisfy the parking requirements of this Chapter shall immediately notify the
Director of any change of ownership or use of the property for which the spaces are
required, and of any termination or default of the agreement long-term parking lease
between the parties.
b. Effect of termination of agreement. Upon notification that a the long-term parking
lease for required off-site parking has terminated, the Director shall determine a
reasonable time in which one of the following shall occur:
i. Substitute parking is provided that is acceptable to the Director; or
ii. The size or capacity of the use is reduced in proportion to the parking spaces lost.
E. Shared Parking Facilities. Two or more non-residential uses shall be allowed to meet the parking
requirements of this Chapter by sharing the same off-street parking facilities, subject to approval of
an Administrative Use Permit and the following conditions.
1. Parking study required. A parking demand study shall be prepared by the City at the
applicant’s expense that verifies that the sharing uses have acceptable different peak hour
parking demands.
2. Distance to parking. The shared parking spaces shall fall within 750 feet legal walking
distance measured from the primary entrance to the site, or other distance determined by the
Director to be appropriate.
3. Covenant required. A City-approved covenant shall be recorded that includes a description
of the shared parking arrangement, a requirement that all current and future tenants are
notified of and shall adhere to the same hours of operation and conditions of the shared
parking approval, and a provision for liquidated damages for violations of the conditions of
approval.
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