Secured Market Rental 100 Project at 3070 Kingsway, Vancouver, BC Letter Report

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1 ovember 10, Tamara Rowland Conwest Development Consultants Kootenay Street Vancouver, BC V5K 4YR VIA Dear Tamara Re Secured Market Rental 100 Project at 3070 Kingsway, Vancouver, BC Letter Report Bunt & Associates Engineering Ltd. (Bunt) has prepared the following letter report for the proposed project at 3070 Kingsway, Vancouver, BC. The City of Vancouver has not specifically requested a Traffic Assessment & Management Strategy (TAMS) report for the site given the small scale nature of the development with 40 secured market rental units along with 3,080sq.ft. of ground floor commercial floor area. The attached letter report therefore focuses on the key design aspects of the project from a transportation perspective, and specifically with regard to site accessibility, layout, bylaw requirements, vehicle trip generation and access design review. We trust this will help to provide sufficient support to progress the Rezoning Application and please do not hesitate to contact us should you have any questions or comments. Yours truly, Bunt & Associates Kyle Brandstaetter, MCIP RPP Transportation Planner Paul Dorby, MSc Senior Transportation Planner

2 1. ITRODUCTIO Conwest Venture Limited has retained Bunt & Associates (Bunt) to provide transportation planning guidance for the proposed secured rental development, located at 3070 Kingsway in the City of Vancouver, BC. The project plans for 40 secured rental units along with a small amount of commercial floor space (3,080 sq.ft.) at the ground level, fronting Kingsway. The site location is shown at Exhibit 1.1. The primary aim of this review is to demonstrate that the site access and parking strategy for the project can function satisfactorily, taking into consideration the site constraints. It will cover preliminary feedback received from the City of Vancouver, including the traffic management requirements for the planned single lane ramp. This letter will form part of the planning submission materials and document existing conditions, site layout, parking and loading details, site vehicle trip generation, ramp operation and general design. 2. EXISTIG CODITIOS The project site is located on the south side of Kingsway between Rupert Street and Kerr Street and is served by a rear laneway with connections to School Avenue and Rupert Street (right-in/out only). The site is currently occupied by a small commercial premise with 12 surface parking spaces at the front, and accessed directly from Kingsway, along with 8 surface parking spaces at the rear and accessed from the laneway. The existing building and surface parking will be removed with the project development along with the existing driveway onto Kingsway. 2.1 Site Accessibility Site accessibility by walking, cycling and transit is summarized in Table 2.1 for the project using the walkscore results along with current travel modes observed in the area from residents. Table 2.1 Walkscore Review MODE WALK- SCORE MODE SPLIT* DETAILS Walk 87% 15% to19% Very Walkable most errands can be accommodated on foot Cycle 86% 4% to 5% Very Bikeable - mostly flat excellent bike lanes Transit 81% 17% to 22% Excellent Transit convenient for most trips *Source Transportation Panel Survey 2014 FIAL REPORT Walkscore confirms the accessibility of the site is high for walking, cycling and transit with all scoring above 80%. This provides important context for the proposed allowable parking reduction 3070 Kingsway Letter Report for Rezoning ovember 10, S\PROJECTS\CC\ Kingsway\5.0 Deliverables\ _ _3070_Kingsway_LTR_V01.docx

3 Scale TS T Ru pe rt Str ee t JOYCE STATIO ho ol Av Kerr Sc Stre et SITE Joy ce Str ee t Kingsway en ue E. 41st Avenue Exhibit 1.1 Site Location 3070 Kingsway Letter Report for Rezoning ovember &

4 for secured rental and the following provides specific details on cycling and transit facilities close to the site. Cyclists generally travel 3 to 4 times the distance of pedestrians for the same period of travel time and would indicate a 4 to 5 kilometre distance is reasonable for trips made from the site by bicycle. City bicycle routes close to the site are summarized in Table 2.2 and it highlights there are connections in both an east-west and north-south direction. Table 2.2 Bicycle Routes ROUTE DIRECTIO COMMETS Vanness bikeway east-west forms part of the BC parkway; Earle Street / Vivian Drive north-south Low volume / residential East 45 th Avenue east-west Low volume / residential Transit access in the vicinity of the site is summarized in Table 2.3 and it confirms there are two distinct bus services that run east-west and north-south as per the accessibility requirement for a parking reduction with secured rental units. Equally important, the Joyce SkyTrain Station is within 800-metres of the site and this should have a stronger influence with encouraging transit use. Table 2.3 Transit Route Frequency REFER- WEEKDAY WEEKDAY WEEKDAY WEEKDAY WEEKED AME ECE AM PEAK MID-DAY PM PEAK EVEIG MID-DAY Expo Line Waterfront/King George 2-4min 6min 2-4min 6min 6-8min 19 Vancouver Downtown/Metrotown 12min 12min 12min 12min 12min 41 Joyce Station/Crown/UBC 4-5min 5-7min 8-10min 10min 8-15min 3. PROPOSED SITE PLA REVIEW The planned site floor areas are presented in Table 3.1 for each land use along with a description of what is planned. Table 3.1 Proposed ew Land Uses LAD USE BUILDABLE FLOOR AREA DESCRIPTIO Secure Market Rental 3,248 sq.m. (34,964 sq.ft.) 40 residential units, including 3 townhouses Commercial 286 sq.m. (3,080 sq.ft.) Small street-fronting commercial units Vehicle access for the site will be from the rear laneway where a single lane ramp (3.65-metres wide) is planned to serve 24 parking spaces located on a single underground level. The single lane ramp is needed given the limited site width available for parking and access. This matter has been discussed with City staff as part of the pre-application discussions. A technical 3070 Kingsway Letter Report for Rezoning ovember 10, S\PROJECTS\CC\ Kingsway\5.0 Deliverables\ _ _3070_Kingsway_LTR_V01.docx

5 review to support the single lane ramp is provided in Section 6 based on the expected peak-hour volumes and vehicle design sizes. Public realm along the site s frontage on Kingsway will be enhanced with the removal of the existing driveway, providing 1 to 2 street parking spaces (off-peak). The planned width for the sidewalk and landscaping will be 4.1-metres together with a 1.4-metre set-back. Class-A bicycle parking storage area will be located on the west side of the P1 level. It can be accessed either at the front of the building, through foyer and using the elevator, or from the rear laneway where there is passageway and access to stairs (see Exhibit 3.1). Cyclists are not expected to use the vehicle ramp given the complexities expected with the proposed ramp signalization (see Section 6 for details) and it would be more prudent to provide other options as mentioned. Class-B bicycle parking spaces will be located within the site at the entrance way to the residential foyer (see Exhibit 3.1). A Class-B loading space is planned at the rear laneway to serve the commercial use primarily, but it would be available for use by residents (even though there is no specific requirement). The Class-B requirement is only marginal for the site and this is discussed in the next section. 4. SITE PARKIG AD LOADIG REVIEW Summarized in the following paragraphs are the planned vehicle and bicycle parking numbers in the context of the City of Vancouver s Bylaw requirements along with service vehicle loading space requirements. Table 4.1a summarizes the relevant City s Parking Bylaw rates for the planned uses, while Table 4.1b summarizes the calculation for the specific requirements along with allowable reductions. Table 4.1a City of Vancouver Parking Bylaw Rates (without heritage designation) LAD USE Secured Market Rental (minimum) Commercial CITY PARKIG BYLAW REQUIREMET A minimum of 1 space for each 125 m² of gross floor area, except that if the secured market rental housing is within two blocks of a rapid transit station, or within two blocks of the intersection of two distinct bus routes that run north to south and east to west the minimum parking requirements is 20% less. A minimum, for visitor parking, of that number of spaces which is equal to 7.5% of the total number of dwelling units in the secured market rental housing. A minimum of one space for each 100 square metres of gross floor area up to 300 square metres, and one additional space for each additional 50 square metres of gross floor area Kingsway Letter Report for Rezoning ovember 10, S\PROJECTS\CC\ Kingsway\5.0 Deliverables\ _ _3070_Kingsway_LTR_V01.docx

6 Scale TS PARKADE RAMP G KI AY SW LAEWAY CLASS B LOADIG Cyclist Access Class B Bike Parking Exhibit 3.1 Site Plan 3070 Kingsway Letter Report for Rezoning ovember &

7 Table 4.1b Project Vehicle Parking Bylaw Review VEHICLE PARKIG REQUIRED PROVIDED OTES Secured Rental (including visitor) 26 n/a 3,248 sq.m./125 sq.m Secured Rental (Transit Proximity) % reduction allowed Secured Rental Visitor Component % of units Secured Rental Component Less visitor Commercial parking space shared with res. visitor Total Spaces Inclusive of 2 disability spaces With Disability Reduction -2 - Spaces double counted Total Bylaw Requirement 22 - Requirement with allowable reductions As can be seen, the development will meet the City s Bylaw minimum requirement and it confirms there is no need for additional Transportation Demand Management (TDM) measures such as a car share vehicles / spaces, additional bike storage, etc. Bicycle parking for the project will comply with the City s Bylaw requirements and a breakdown of the details is presented in Table 4.2 for each land use while the locations were covered in the previous section. Table 4.2 Bicycle Parking Review LAD USE RATES PLAED SPACES CLASS-A CLASS-B CLASS-A CLASS-B Rental Residential 1.25 per unit 6 per entrance 50 6 Commercial one 6 per entrance Outlined in Table 4.3 is the applicable City of Vancouver loading Bylaw rates for the project and this has focused on Class-B spaces as Class-A spaces are not required for the uses planned. Table 4.3 Service Vehicle Loading Bylaw Review LAD USE BUILDABLE AREA REF. CLASS B CITY BYLAW RATE REQUIREMET Market 3,248 sq.m. o requirement for less than 100 units Residential or 40 units At least one space for 100 to 299 units. 0 Commercial 286 sq.m A minimum of one space for the first 465 square metres of gross floor area plus one space for any portion of the next 1,860 square metres and one additional space for each additional 2,325 square metres. 1 One Class-B space is triggered for the commercial use for the first 465 sq.m.; however on other commercial buildings the actual observed demand rate for Class-B is closer to one space per 3070 Kingsway Letter Report for Rezoning ovember 10, S\PROJECTS\CC\ Kingsway\5.0 Deliverables\ _ _3070_Kingsway_LTR_V01.docx

8 5,200 sq. m.. Even though demand is expected to be low, it is planned to provide one Class-B loading space and where the majority of movements will come from smaller vehicles than a SU9, which the City typically requests for design testing. This space would be accessed from the rear laneway and would be available for both commercial and residential uses. 5. PROJECTED EW VEHICLE MOVEMETS Presented in Table 5.1a are the proposed vehicle trips rates for the two planned land uses. These rates are consistent with what has been applied on other projects in the area; however this residential rate is based on market units which typically have a higher vehicle demand than secured rental units. Table 5.1a Proposed Vehicle Trip Rates for Development LAD USE AM VEHICLE TRIP RATES PM VEHICLE TRIP RATES In Out Total In Out Total Residential (per unit) Commercial (per 1,000 sq.ft.) Table 5.1b presents the projected number of new site vehicle movements. Table 5.1b Proposed Vehicle Trips for Development LAD USE AM VEHICLE TRIPS PM VEHICLE TRIPS In Out Total In Out Total Residential (40 units) Commercial (3,080 sq.ft.) The residential component is projected to generate a maximum of 10 vehicle movements in the peak-hour periods and the commercial component, 8 vehicles per hour at peak times. However, much of this demand could be on-street or perhaps from other site parking close-by as part of a linked trip with other activities. Given this, the estimated peak demand at the vehicle access ramp would be closer to 13 vehicle movements in the peak-hour periods, or 1 vehicle every 5 minutes. In the following section, this information will be used to provide context for the planned single lane design from the rear laneway. 6. SITE ACCESS DESIG REVIEW The project is significantly challenged to provide underground parking due to the narrow site width available. Given this, Conwest has discussed with the City for the need to have a single lane ramp and Table 6.1 presents the key features / geometrics Kingsway Letter Report for Rezoning ovember 10, S\PROJECTS\CC\ Kingsway\5.0 Deliverables\ _ _3070_Kingsway_LTR_V01.docx

9 Table 6.1 Single Lane Ramp Design Features PARAMETER Vehicle Ramp Parking Spaces Peak In / Out vehicles Cyclists LAYOUT DETAILS Rear laneway, single lane at 3.65-metres width and 27-metres in length 24 spaces on a single level Morning peak-hour 4 in / 9 out, afternoon peak-hour 7 in / 6 out Separate access to bicycle parking Acceptance of the single lane ramp from the City will be on the expectation that a ramp warning light system can be installed to manage vehicle demands entering / exiting in an efficient and safe manner. The basic principles are set out below while a detailed analysis can be provided with the DP submission materials, including clearance times and sign-off from a qualified contractor. It is expected that a Remote Control / Fob could be used to activate the warning lights and electronic gate as there is limited room for detectors or a stop bar on the P1 level given the limited space available. When the Remote Control / Fob is triggered by a vehicle, the timer will start based on an appropriate clearance time for a vehicle to a) enter and park; or, b) leave a parking space and enter the laneway. Visitor access to the residential or commercial parking can be worked out at the DP stage, but it is expected that drivers using these spaces will park longer than 2-hours and / or be regulars to the building. This will allow access to be managed and avoid drivers waiting in the laneway unduly. The loading space design has been tested using two (2) single unit sized loading trucks (9 metre and.5 metre); the latter best represents the expected demands given the small scale nature of the project. This work is shown in Exhibits 6.1a and 6.1b and reflects trucks will need to enter from School Avenue direction given the restricted movements at Rupert Street. Ramp access and parking has been tested using a PTAC vehicle (large passenger vehicle) and smaller passenger vehicles, representative of the 85 th percentile and slightly less (i.e. Honda Accord in small car stalls). This review is presented in Exhibits 6.2a to 6.2f; the range of vehicle sizes assessed better represents the variety of vehicle types expected to access the site, rather than just focusing on largest vehicle type. This exercise highlights the constrained width available and that the suggested traffic signal management system for the ramp would be needed Kingsway Letter Report for Rezoning ovember 10, S\PROJECTS\CC\ Kingsway\5.0 Deliverables\ _ _3070_Kingsway_LTR_V01.docx

10 S\PROJECTS\CC\ Kingsway\4.0 Analysis & Design\ACAD\ _ _3070-Kingsway_ACAD_V04.dwg 2017/11/ , Plotted by Ahsan Kazmi SU9 Width Track Lock to Lock Time Steering Angle meters [Based on Drawing " LEVEL 1" from GBL Architects. Received on ovember 06, 2017] [Issued for Discussion; not for Construction] Exhibit 6.1a SU9 Loading Maneuver 3070 Kingsway ovember 2017 Scale 1250 on Letter Prepared by AK b u n t & associates

11 S\PROJECTS\CC\ Kingsway\4.0 Analysis & Design\ACAD\ _ _3070-Kingsway_ACAD_V04.dwg 2017/11/ , Plotted by Ahsan Kazmi Delivery Truck 7.5m Width Track Lock to Lock Time Steering Angle meters [Based on Drawing " LEVEL 1" from GBL Architects. Received on ovember 06, 2017] [Issued for Discussion; not for Construction] Exhibit 6.1b Delivery Truck Loading Maneuver 3070 Kingsway ovember 2017 Scale 1250 on Letter Prepared by AK b u n t & associates

12 S\PROJECTS\CC\ Kingsway\4.0 Analysis & Design\ACAD\ _ _3070-Kingsway_ACAD_V04.dwg 2017/11/ , Plotted by Ahsan Kazmi P meters Width Track Lock to Lock Time 6.0 Steering Angle 35.9 [Based on Drawing " LEVEL 1" from GBL Architects. Received on ovember 06, 2017] ote Blue vehicles represent inbound maneuvers and red vehicles represent outbound maneuvers [Issued for Discussion; not for Construction] Exhibit 6.2a Passenger Car Ramp Access 3070 Kingsway ovember 2017 Scale 1250 on Letter Prepared by AK b u n t & associates

13 S\PROJECTS\CC\ Kingsway\4.0 Analysis & Design\ACAD\ _ _3070-Kingsway_ACAD_V04.dwg 2017/11/ , Plotted by Ahsan Kazmi Ford Taurus (2010) meters Width Track Lock to Lock Time 6.0 Steering Angle 31.3 [Based on Drawing " LEVEL 1" from GBL Architects. Received on ovember 06, 2017] ote Blue vehicles represent inbound maneuvers and red vehicles represent outbound maneuvers [Issued for Discussion; not for Construction] Exhibit 6.2b Small Car Ramp Access 3070 Kingsway ovember 2017 Scale 1250 on Letter Prepared by AK b u n t & associates

14 S\PROJECTS\CC\ Kingsway\4.0 Analysis & Design\ACAD\ _ _3070-Kingsway_ACAD_V04.dwg 2017/11/ , Plotted by Ahsan Kazmi P meters Width Track Lock to Lock Time 6.0 Steering Angle 35.9 [Based on Drawing " LEVEL 1" from GBL Architects. Received on ovember 06, 2017] ote Blue vehicles represent inbound maneuvers and red vehicles represent outbound maneuvers [Issued for Discussion; not for Construction] Exhibit 6.2c Passenger Car Circulation 3070 Kingsway ovember 2017 Scale 1250 on Letter Prepared by AK b u n t & associates

15 S\PROJECTS\CC\ Kingsway\4.0 Analysis & Design\ACAD\ _ _3070-Kingsway_ACAD_V04.dwg 2017/11/ , Plotted by Ahsan Kazmi Ford Taurus (2010) meters Width Track Lock to Lock Time 6.0 Steering Angle 31.3 [Based on Drawing " LEVEL 1" from GBL Architects. Received on ovember 06, 2017] ote Blue vehicles represent inbound maneuvers and red vehicles represent outbound maneuvers [Issued for Discussion; not for Construction] Exhibit 6.2d Small Car Ramp Access 3070 Kingsway ovember 2017 Scale 1250 on Letter Prepared by AK b u n t & associates

16 S\PROJECTS\CC\ Kingsway\4.0 Analysis & Design\ACAD\ _ _3070-Kingsway_ACAD_V04.dwg 2017/11/ , Plotted by Ahsan Kazmi Honda Civic meters Width 1.75 Track 1.75 Lock to Lock Time 6.0 Steering Angle 37.5 [Based on Drawing " LEVEL 1" from GBL Architects. Received on ovember 06, 2017] ote Blue vehicles represent inbound maneuvers and red vehicles represent outbound maneuvers [Issued for Discussion; not for Construction] Exhibit 6.2e Small Car Parking Maneuver (1/2) 3070 Kingsway ovember 2017 Scale 1250 on Letter Prepared by AK b u n t & associates

17 S\PROJECTS\CC\ Kingsway\4.0 Analysis & Design\ACAD\ _ _3070-Kingsway_ACAD_V04.dwg 2017/11/ , Plotted by Ahsan Kazmi Ford Taurus (2010) meters Width Track Lock to Lock Time 6.0 Steering Angle 31.3 [Based on Drawing " LEVEL 1" from GBL Architects. Received on ovember 06, 2017] ote Blue vehicles represent inbound maneuvers and red vehicles represent outbound maneuvers [Issued for Discussion; not for Construction] Exhibit 6.2f Small Car Parking Maneuver (2/2) 3070 Kingsway ovember 2017 Scale 1250 on Letter Prepared by AK b u n t & associates

18 7. SUMMARY Conwest Venture Limited is planning a secure market rental building with 40 units and a small element of ground floor commercial (3,080 sq.ft.) fronting Kingsway. Accessibility of the site location is high, as measured by Walkscore and meets the criteria for access to transit to achieve a reduction for the secure market rental units. Parking access will be from the rear laneway where a single lane ramp is planned to serve one level of parking (24 spaces). ew vehicle movements using the ramp are projected to be 13 movements in the peak-hour periods and these can be managed with traffic signal management system described. Vehicle parking is planned at 24 spaces, of which, 19 spaces will be allocated to residents, 3 for visitor and 2 for commercial. The bylaw requires 3 commercials spaces but it is expected that the residential visitor can be shared. Class A bicycle parking is planned at 51 spaces (including one for commercial) and they can be accessed through the front of the building at Kingsway or from a passageway at the rear laneway. As well, 6 Class spaces will be provided and located at the entrance way to the rental units on Kingsway. One Class-B loading space is planned for the commercial but can be shared with the residential (which has no specific requirement) Kingsway Letter Report for Rezoning ovember 10, S\PROJECTS\CC\ Kingsway\5.0 Deliverables\ _ _3070_Kingsway_LTR_V01.docx