Planning Commission - Jul 19 2022
Consider amendments to Victoria Zoning Code Section 20 regarding off-street parking and loading
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Votes (2)
Adopt the final agenda
Moved by Commissioners · Seconded by Commissioners
Approve minutes from June 21, 2022
Moved by Commissioners · Seconded by Commissioners
Notable Quotes (1)
In application we have some local examples of what that two space per dwelling unit parking requirement looks like and really it's conducive towards a suburban model of growth.
People (6)
Isaac PetersonCity PlannerPresented staff report on proposed zoning code amendments for parking requirements.
Presented staff report on proposed zoning code amendments for parking requirements.
Mary MavisonBusiness OwnerAdvocated for waiting for a new public parking study before changing ordinances.
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Advocated for waiting for a new public parking study before changing ordinances.
“The business owners the landowners don't feel that we've had enough time to make sure that this ordinance change is right for all of the downtown.”
Expressing concern over the timing of the proposed zoning amendments.
Tom WarpinLocal Business OwnerRequested distinction between central business district parking and outer areas.
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Requested distinction between central business district parking and outer areas.
“I think it is important that there is a distinction between downtown central business parking and its peak times of overflow and needs than potentially in some of the other areas.”
Discussing the complexity of applying uniform parking standards across different city zones.
Terry HartmanDeveloperRaised concerns about potential impact on property value and the need for data-driven decisions.
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Raised concerns about potential impact on property value and the need for data-driven decisions.
“I think you got two different three different parts of the city where this one-size-fits-all needs to work and and it may be difficult.”
Critiquing the uniform approach to the proposed parking ordinance amendment.
Tim MarcoDevelopment DirectorPrincipals of Marco Mclean Development; discussed industry standards for parking demand.
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Principals of Marco Mclean Development; discussed industry standards for parking demand.
“We have nothing to gain by shorting parking stalls in Victoria right we we will seriously be detrimental to the success of our asset long term.”
Addressing business owners' fears regarding parking adequacy for new residential developments.
Scott GatesRepresentative for Paul CarlsonArgued that the proposed changes are premature.
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Argued that the proposed changes are premature.
“I think the key point is this is the cart before the horse.”
Referring to the proposal to change parking requirements before completing new studies.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (4)
- June 21, 2022: Planning Commission meeting
- July 5, 2022: Discussion on ordinance amendment
- July 14, 2022: Public hearing notice date
- July 25, 2022, 4:30 PM: Reconvened public hearing
Ordinances & Resolutions (1)
Amendment to off-street parking and loading requirements for multi-family residential developments.