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235 Main Street West Parking Justification Report 235 Main Street West Parking Justification Report Paradigm Transportation Solutions Limited December 2017 Project Summary Project Number 235 Main Street Street West 170157 Parking Justification Report December 2017 List of Revisions Client Version Date Description Urban Solutions Planning and Land Development Consultants 0.1 August 2017 Draft for review 105 Main Street East, Suite 501 0.2 December 2017 Updated draft for review Hamilton, ON L8N 1G6 Signatures and Seals Client Contact Katie Rauscher Consultant Project Team Stew Elkins, BES, MITE Jill Juhlke, C.E.T., MITE Signature Engineer’s Seal Disclaimer This document has been prepared for the titled project or named part thereof (the “project”) and except for approval and commenting municipalities and agencies in their review and approval of this project, should not be relied upon or used for any other project without an independent check being carried out as to its suitability and prior written authorization of Paradigm Transportation Solutions Limited being obtained. Paradigm Transportation Solutions Limited accepts no responsibility or liability for the consequence of this document being used for a purpose other than the project for which it was commissioned. Any person using or relying on the document for such other purpose agrees, and will by such use or reliance be taken to confirm their agreement to indemnify Paradigm Transportation Solutions Limited for all loss or damage resulting there from. Paradigm Transportation Solutions Limited accepts no responsibility or liability for this document to any party other than the person by whom it was commissioned and the approval and commenting municipalities and agencies for the project. To the extent that this report is based on information supplied by other parties, Paradigm Transportation Paradigm Transportation Solutions Limited accepts no liability for any loss or damage Solutions Limited suffered by the client, whether through contract or tort, stemming from any conclusions based on data supplied by parties other than Paradigm Transportation 22 King Street South Suite 300 Solutions Limited and used by Paradigm Transportation Solutions Limited in Waterloo ON N2J 1N8 preparing this report. p: 519.896.3163 www.ptsl.com Paradigm Transportation Solutions Limited 235 Main Street West | Parking Justification Report | 170157 | December 2017 Executive Summary Content Paradigm Transportation Solutions Limited (Paradigm) was retained to conduct a Parking Justification Report for a mixed-use development located at 235 Main Street West in Hamilton, Ontario. Development Concept The site, located at the southwest corner of Main Street West and Queen Street South, is currently occupied by a gravel parking lot providing temporary parking. This lot will be removed so the new mixed-use building can be constructed. The development is proposed to include a mix of retail and residential uses in a 19-storey building. The proposal includes 152 apartment units and 423 square metres (4,552 square feet) of retail space on the ground floor. A total of 142 parking spaces (including four barrier free spaces) are proposed: 13 at-grade visitor/commercial parking spaces and four levels of underground parking containing a total of 129 spaces. Access to the site will be via one right in/right out driveway connection to Main Street West and one right in/right out driveway connection to Queen Street South. Conclusions City of Hamilton By-law Parking Requirements Based on the City of Hamilton’s Zoning By-law 6593, a total of 197 spaces will be required to service the site. A total of 142 spaces are proposed for the site. This is a deficiency of 55 spaces, or 28% of the By-law parking requirement. Based on the City of Hamilton Zoning By-law 05-200 (for the Downtown Zone), a total of 116 spaces will be required to service the site. A total of 142 spaces are proposed for the site. This is a surplus of 26 spaces, or 22% of the By-law parking requirement. Additionally, the subject site is located on the west side of Queen Street South immediately adjacent to the Downtown Zone identified in By-law 05- 200. The subject site is proposed as a mixed-use development on a transit corridor; therefore, it is reasonable to assume that it will have similar parking demands to a building located east of Queen Street South (within the Downtown Zone). Paradigm Transportation Solutions Limited | Page i 235 Main Street West | Parking Justification Report | 170157 | December 2017 Transportation Tomorrow Survey (TTS) Auto Ownership Approximately 54% of the apartments within the surrounding area are identified as having at least one vehicle. This translates into an auto ownership rate of 0.64 vehicles per apartment unit. When this rate of auto ownership and assumed parking demand is applied to the proposed 152 units, a total of 98 parking spaces will be required to service the development. This estimate results in a surplus of 44 spaces, or a provision of 145% of the TTS auto ownership and assumed parking demand. Proxy Site Survey Data Based on the information collected during the parking surveys conducted at the proxy sites, a total of 52 spaces would be required to service the site during the peak weekday period. The proposed 142 spaces will result in a surplus of 90 spaces, or provision of 273% of the proxy site data parking requirement. Overall Parking Findings The application of Zoning By-law 6593 results in a deficiency of 55 spaces, while the application of downtown Zoning By-law 05-200 results in a surplus of 26 spaces. The TTS auto ownership rate (and assumed parking demand) and proxy site data result in surpluses of 44 and 90 spaces respectively. Overall, use of the TTS data and proxy site data are accurate representations of the parking demands for the site as they are based on area-specific data and not a general Zoning By-law. Therefore, the proposed parking supply should adequately accommodate the parking demands of the site. During times of peak demand, on-street parking is available within a 150- metre walking distance of the site. This parking is generally not time-limited after 6:00 PM when residential parking demands tend to be higher. This parking may be utilized by visitors for short duration parking if on-site parking is not readily available. Transportation Demand Management Implementation of the transportation demand management measures recommended in this report are expected to encourage alternative and sustainable forms of transportation which will help reduce the onsite parking requirements. Recommendations Based on the findings of this study, it is recommended that: The City of Hamilton recognize the conclusions drawn above; Paradigm Transportation Solutions Limited | Page ii 235 Main Street West | Parking Justification Report | 170157 | December 2017 The applicant provides the minimum number of bicycle parking spaces (78 to 80) to reduce the overall vehicle ownership and resulting parking demand; The applicant should consider providing discounted bikeshare (SOBI) memberships to residents to further reduce the need for auto ownership and resulting parking demand; The applicant should provide current bus schedules within the building’s lobby to promote the use of transit; The City and Hamilton Street Railway should explore the option of enhancing the nearby bus stops to include shelters, sitting areas and route schedules and maps to promote the use of transit; The application should consider providing no more than the minimum number of required vehicular parking spaces as recommended; The applicant should consider unbundling parking from the units so residents pay for only the parking they require; The applicant should consider provision of three carshare spaces to potentially reduce the overall vehicle ownership and resulting parking demand; and The applicant should consider implementing wayfinding and travel planning amenities within the building and property to assist residents, employees and visitors in making sustainable travel-mode choices. Paradigm Transportation Solutions Limited | Page iii 235 Main Street West | Parking Justification Report | 170157 | December 2017 Contents 1 Introduction .............................................................. 1 1.1 Overview ........................................................................................... 1 1.2 Purpose and Scope ......................................................................... 1 2 Area Description ....................................................... 3 2.1 Study Area Roadways ..................................................................... 3 2.1 Pedestrian and Cycling Facilities.................................................... 3 2.1.1 Pedestrian Facilities ........................................................................... 3 2.1.2 Cycling Facilities ................................................................................ 4 2.1.3 Bike Share ......................................................................................... 4 2.2 Study Area Transit Service .............................................................. 6 2.2.1 HSR Transit Service ........................................................................... 6 2.2.2 GO Transit Service ........................................................................... 10 2.2.3 Light Rapid Transit........................................................................... 10 3 Development Concept ........................................... 13 4 Parking Supply Assessment .................................
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