University Pedestrian Improvements Project September 6, 2017 Updates
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Presenta<on Overview Summary of Items to be Addressed with Businesses on September 7th
v Design and Construc<on Update v Designated Loading Zones v Parking Benefit District v Sidewalk Café Ordinance v Other Concerns to be Discussed • Glory Road Transfer Center Parking • Ability to Hold Street Events • Other concerns? “Delivering Outstanding Services”
Construc<on Update Project on Schedule
Cincinna: blocks to the east and west of Mesa Street are on schedule for comple:on in late November. ü U<li<es complete at west block of Cincinna< at Oregon. ü Boring and founda<ons for archway in progress. ü Archway in fabrica<on. ü New fire department connec<on installed. ü Cincinna< between Oregon and Mesa, finished underground except for the drilled shaX for light poles. ü Curb and flatwork will begin end of next week -on track for end of October ü Mesa to Stanton block: underground done end of next week including light founda<ons. • curb and flatwork starts next week • 3 weeks away from sidewalk work in that block . (to be coordinated with each business business). • Sidewalk work will occur in off hours. ü End of September: begin block between Stanton and alley to the east. “Delivering Outstanding Services”
Design Update Stanton Update August 2017 ü
Temporary striping at Stanton block north of Bal<more removed ü AECOM providing design services to improve street sec<on
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Construc<on Update Project Timeline
October 2017
• Curb and sidewalk complete at both blocks; • Paving at both blocks completed; • Parking meters to arrive at end of month, installa<on to begin; • Light posts installed; and • Archway comple<on at end of month.
November 2017
• Landscape installed throughout project area; • String lights installed; and • Bike racks and street furniture placed.
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Loading Zones • Loca:on recommended for loading: the northeast corner of the Stanton and Cincinna: intersec:on. • Other op<ons require removal of metered parking. • The alleys cannot be used for loading as trucks, when unloading, would block emergency access. • Addi<onally, turning into the alleys by a large truck would be problema<c.
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Parking Benefit District Overview What is a Parking Benefit District (PBD)? An area where a percentage of funds collected from paid parking located within the area’s boundary are used to fund improvements within that area.
What Improvements Could be Funded by a PBD? • Improvements may include public ameni:es that enhance the quality of life and public safety in the District. • Examples: increased security, sidewalk and pedestrian walkway improvements, street maintenance, street lights, landscaping, parking studies, parking facili<es, improvements that promote walking, cycling and the use of public transporta<on, and wayfinding.
How are Improvements Determined? • An Advisory CommiTee may be appointed by City Council to make recommenda<ons related to Improvements eligible for funding within the PBD. • The Commifee consists of business owners or property owners, including residents, whose property is located within the boundaries of the PBD or within a Neighborhood Associa<on whose boundaries are located within or adjacent to the district. “Delivering Outstanding Services”
Parking Benefit District Proposed University Pedestrian Improvement PBD Annual Meter Revenue Es:mate
# Meters Scenario 1 Scenario 2 93
$60,636
$104,532
32*
$20,864
$35,968
125
$81,500
$140,500
Scenario 1 is most conserva<ve and assumes median Downtown revenue for calendar year 2016; Scenario 2 assumes 75th percen<le Downtown revenue fro calendar year 2016. *Represents those parking spaces along the Stanton spur highlighted in orange.
Annual UPI Maintenance Cost Es:mate
Item
Es:mate
Landscaping and Area Cleaning/Maintenance
$46,800
U<li<es
$10,231
Contract Management (20% of Subtotal)
$11,406
Total Cost
$68,437
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Sidewalk Café Ordinance Purpose and Applicability Purpose: To simplify and clarify the applica<on and approval process, while also upda<ng, improving and clarifying design requirements.
Applicability: •
Sidewalk café ordinance is applicable to temporary sidewalk cafés that are located on a public sidewalk.
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To be temporary, the café must include removable barriers fixed to the sidewalk with no more than one bolt in each corner of the café space.
Temporary Sidewalk Café Permit: • Dura:on: One to five years (applicant may choose term); • Process: Streamlined process that does not require construc<on drawings; • Reviewing Department: Planning & Inspec<ons (addi<onal departments may be included depending on design complexity, proposed furniture and elements, or proximity to u<lity infrastructure. • Installa:on: Removable barriers fixed to the sidewalk with no more than bolt in each corner of the café space. • Fees: $75 applica<on fee and $150 annual permit fee. “Delivering Outstanding Services”
Sidewalk Café Ordinance Applica:on Process
1. Review sidewalk café regula<ons to ensure compliance with design guidelines and ADA requirements. 2. Submit notarized applica<on, non-refundable applica<on fee, and required suppor<ng documenta<on. 3. Allow 30 days for review of the applica<on, documenta<on packet, and site issues. 4. If approved, pay the annual permit fee (up to five years may be paid in advance) and sign a notarized maintenance agreement. 5. Sidewalk café permit is ac<vated and installa<on is permifed. 6. Opera<on of café may begin following site visit to check for compliance. A full applica*on must be submi2ed annually unless mul*ple years (up to five) are paid in advance. “Delivering Outstanding Services”
Sidewalk Café Ordinance Required Documenta:on • Complete applica:on form; • Proof of property ownership (warranty deed or deed of trust); • Copy of TABC permit, if applicable. • Site plan and eleva:ons: • Detailed site plan drawn to scale • Eleva<ons; • Detailed fencing plan, if applicable; • List of all materials. • Photographs • One photo from across the street; • One photo from each end of the proposed café. • Historic and Landmark Districts Approval, if applicable. • Cer:ficate of insurance • $1 million per occurrence and $1 million in liquor liability, if applicable; • City of El Paso as Addi<onal Insured; • “City of El Paso, Afn: One-Stop-Shop, 811 Texas Ave., El Paso, TX 79912” named as Cer<ficate Holder • Surety bond to cover the cost to the City to remove the café if necessary. • $5,000 if unbolted; • $10,000 if bolted. “Delivering Outstanding Services”
Sidewalk Café Ordinance Design Guidelines Pedestrian Clearance • For sidewalks less than 15 feet, a minimum 6 foot clear pedestrian zone is required; • For sidewalks 15 feet or greater, a minimum 9’ pedestrian clear pedestrian zone is required. • 3’ minimum clear visual zone must be maintained within the pedestrian passageway. • Note: the clear pedestrian zone may meander while the clear visual zone must be a straight corridor.
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Sidewalk Café Ordinance Design Guidelines Barriers Requirements • Sidewalk cafés that do not serve alcohol do not require physical barriers. • Sidewalk cafés serving alcohol must be delineated by physical barriers: • At a minimum, delinea<on is achieved with two end-cap barriers are required, one at each exterior corner or end of the café; • A fully enclosed space defined with a fenced barrier is permifed but not required.
Barrier Design • Height: Café posts, planters, and/or fence sec<ons shall be a minimum of 3 feet in height and a maximum of 4 feet in height; • Distance from the Ground: The distance from the lowest point of the barrier to the ground shall be no more than 6 inches; ensures visually-impaired detect the barrier; • Open Design: Barriers shall allow patrons and pedestrians to see from the café to the street and vice versa.
Types of Barriers • Sec<onal fencing (glass fencing is prohibited). • Planters (plants may extend above the planter but may not be taller than 6 feet). “Delivering Outstanding Services”
Sidewalk Café Ordinance Design Guidelines Entrance and Access Openings • Entrance should be in front of the adjacent restaurant. • Deliveries and furnishings may not obstruct doorways and access openings. • 3’ minimum access opening is required for ADA. • 3’ minimum aisle between tables must be maintained for ADA.
Setbacks from other Businesses • The sidewalk café must remain within the storefront boundaries of the business.
Furnishings • Sea<ng is required and must be shown in the site plan during applica<on submifal. • All sea<ng and tables must be movable to accommodate wheelchair access. • Tables may not be over 36 inches in height.
Materials • A materials list must be provided with the applica<on. • Materials unsuitable for outdoor use may not be approved (e.g. breakable plas<cs, unfinished lumber, glass, etc.). “Delivering Outstanding Services”
Sidewalk Café Ordinance Design Guidelines Umbrellas • Umbrellas must be contained within the defined sidewalk café area and must be between 7 feet and 10 feet tall.
Surface of Sidewalk • Within the sidewalk café space, the exis<ng sidewalk or paver surface must be maintained and cannot be painted • Raised plarorms and floor coverings (carpet, fabric, canvas, wool, linoleum, <le, turf, etc.) are prohibited.
Signage • One sandwich board and one free-standing menu board reaching a maximum height of 4 feet is permifed. • Permifed sandwich/menu boards may be placed within the sidewalk café area or adjacent to the area provided the required pedestrian clearance is maintained.
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Sidewalk Café Ordinance Other Items to Consider • Lifer and recycle containers must be provided and the area cleaned of all lifer, refuse, and spills aXer each day’s opera<on by the Permit Holder; • Hours of opera<on must be in conjunc<on within the establishment’s business hours. • No equipment for sound amplifica<on shall be permifed within the café area. • No signs or banners, except the sandwich board and/or menu board may be placed in the café area. • No u<lity connec<ons may be installed in the café area. • Permit is not transferable. • Permit revocability. • Limits to types of establishments that qualify for a sidewalk café permit. “Delivering Outstanding Services”
Other Concerns Glory Road Transfer Center Parking
A reduced rate offered exclusively to Cincinna< area businesses for employee parking at $30 per space per month. To purchase passes, contact: Richard Garcia (915) 534-0651 rigarcia@des:na:onelpaso.com
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Sidewalk Café Ordinance Ability to Hold Street Events • Street events require an event permit. • Must apply for the permit at least 30 days in advance of your event. • Applica<on Fee: $373 (non-refundable); • Closure Fee: $106 per 12 hour period. • Addi<onal permits may be required. • Annual permit is available for the same recurring event (requires at least 14 days no<ce to the City of the event). • For more informa<on: City of El Paso Special Events One Stop Shop 811 Texas Ave. El Paso, TX 79901-1503 Phone: (915) 212-1506 Email: SpecialEvents@elpasotexas.gov Website: hTps://www.elpasotexas.gov/planning-and-inspec:ons/special-events “Delivering Outstanding Services”
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