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E H R E N K R A N T Z E C K S T U T & K U H N A R C H I T E C T S

YORKTOWN HIGH SCHOOLArlington, VirginiaPA R K I N G R E P O R T A N D T R A F F I C D E M A N D M A N A G E M E N T P R E S E N TAT I O N

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E H R E N K R A N T Z E C K S T U T & K U H N A R C H I T E C T SY O R K T O W N H I G H S C H O O LB U I L D I N G L E V E L P L A N N I N G C O M M I T T E EA R L I N G T O N P U B L I C S C H O O L S© 2 0 0 7 E E & K

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• Context and Background

Matrix of Responsibilities

• Neighborhood Concerns and County Responsibilities

• Parking Needs

• Transportation Demand Management

• Alternatives for Additional Parking

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AGENDA


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271 parking spaces were available prior to park renovation and school addition

Previous Studies:

• Greenbrier Park Master Plan, 2002

Yorktown High School Master Plan, 2002

A Traffi c Impact and Parking Analysis of Yorktown High School, 2006

HS Space Guidelines, Fall 2006/YHS Schematic Design, Spring 2007

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• “Th e fi nal requirement for parking in Option A is therefore not yet determined, but the graphics included in this report indicate an area capable of supporting 330 spaces to accomodate overfl ow parking from the Greenbrier site, and the parking has been located in such a way as to be convenient to the park amenities.”

Yorktown High School Master Plan, page 8

CONTEXT AND BACKGROUND



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Footprint is slightly larger, but schematic design brings daylight into building and facilitates phasing. Pool included in footprint.

Creation of drop-off loop and internal sidewalks improves safety and accessibility

Layout refl ects understanding of topography; 268 spaces

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CONTEXT AND BACKGROUND


FROM MASTER PLAN TO SCHEMATIC DESIGN


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Ensure that Yorktown High School renovation does not worsen current traffi c and parking conditions.

Resolve issues and/or develop plans to address community concerns.

Describe the basis for the number of parking spaces recommended and the number estimated as required for specifi ed times and functions.

Identify options for additional parking and relative costs and benefi ts of each.

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SCHOOL BOARD MANDATECONTEXT AND BACKGROUND


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Suzanne Burrows, CPHD, Neighborhood ConservationRobert Capper, PRCRCharlie Denney, DES, TransportationRasheda Dupree, CPHDLisa Grandle, PRCRDot Green, Yorktown High SchoolJill Griffi n, CPHD, PlanningSteve Larson, Arlington Public Schools, TransportationRobin Leonard, PRCRHillary Lord, Ehrenkrantz Eckstut & Kuhn ArchitectsTim McIntosh, CPHD, Neighborhood ConservationSean O’Donnell, Ehrenkrantz Eckstut & Kuhn ArchitectsVaughan Olbrys, Arlington Public SchoolsTerry Russell, CPHD, ZoningSarah Stott, DES, Parking

Th e Draft Parking Report was published electronically March 8 and was presented to the community and other interested parties March 12.

PARTICIPANTS AND PROCESSCONTEXT AND BACKGROUND


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Issue ResponsibilityArlington Public Schools Arlington County

Staff parking needs Yorktown HS Event parking needs Yorktown HS PRCR – Greenbrier ParkShared parking at times of high demand Yorktown HS PRCR – Greenbrier ParkParking for pool and related facilities Yorktown HS PRCR – Greenbrier ParkStudent parking permits Yorktown HSHigh school bus and car drop-off Yorktown HSOn-street parking DES – TransportationTraffi c around site APS - Design and Construction DES – TransportationTraffi c calming DES – TransportationSidewalks, curbs and gutters – perimeter of school site APS - Design and ConstructionSidewalks, curbs and gutters – not abutting school site CPHD - Neighborhood

ConservationConsideration for one-way traffi c on 28th Street DES – TransportationTrash Yorktown HS PRCR – Greenbrier ParkNoise resulting from evening events Yorktown HS PRCR – Greenbrier ParkPedestrian safety – around site DES – TransportationPedestrian safety – on site APS - Design and ConstructionOptions for additional on-site parking APS - Design and ConstructionTraffi c zone and speed limit enforcement in surrounding neighborhood

Police – Special Operations Section

Parking enforcement on combined site Yorktown HS Resource Offi cer Police – Special Operations SectionART bus and Metrobus issues DES – TransportationZoned parking changes DES – Transportation

MATRIX OF RESPONSIBILITIES


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Zoned parking

Neighborhood traffi c

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ART bus and Metrobus issues

Traffi c and pedestrian safety

Parking enforcement

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NEIGHBORHOOD CONCERNS AND COUNTY RESPONSIBILITIES


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PARKING NEEDS

Event Occurrence Number of People

SAT One per month 50-100 cars

Debate Th ree per year

One tournament

175 people

350-400 people

District band/

Chorus auditions

One per year 300-400 people

Science fair One per year 300 people

Graduation rehearsal One per year 400 people

Event Occurrence Season Number of

People

Football game Five per year, plus one playoff Fall 800-1,800 people

Homecoming dance One per year Fall 1,100 people

Variety show One per year Fall 700-750 people

Back-to-school One per year Fall 2,150 people

Basketball game Eighteen per year, plus playoff s

and holiday tournament

Winter 200-900 people

Swim meet Five per year Winter 100 people

Musical pyramid concert Two per year Winter 200 people

Winter concerts Th ree per year Winter 100-500 people

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Th ree to four per week, plus

four to fi ve playoff games

Spring 300-400 people

Spring play Th ree consecutive nights Spring 600-700 people

Debate tournament One per year Spring 350-400 people

Spring concerts Th ree per year Spring 100-500 people

Athletic awards ceremony Th ree per year All 350 people

Family network Four per year All 100 people

Crossroads Six per year All 100 people

Meetings (including PTA,

booster clubs, etc.)

Four to fi ve per month All 20-30 people

DAYTIME WEEKEND AND EVENING PARKING REQUIREMENTS

Daytime weekend events

Evening events

Typical evening parking required

Facility Number of People

Th eater 50

Track/Stadium 60

Pool 50

Gym 25

Baseball/softball fi elds 40

Tennis courts 15

Classrooms/meeting spaces 30


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Times of high parking demand for the school and the park do not coincide

Plan works the majority of the time

Highest peak time demand will exceed the capacity of proposed alternatives

Transportation demand management can help

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PARKING NEEDSDAYTIME WEEKEND AND EVENING PARKING REQUIREMENTS


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TRANSPORTATION DEMAND MANAGEMENTDEMAND MANAGEMENT BENEFITS

Planning Objectives Planning StrategiesIncrease Parking Supply

Manage Parking

Reduce Vehicle Use

Reduce parking congestion Yes Yes YesReduce traffi c congestion Increases

congestionYes

Taxpayer cost savings Increases cost Yes YesConsumer cost savings YesImprove mobility options Reduces options YesImprove traffi c safety YesReduce pollution YesEnergy Conservation YesLand use objectives Reduces

productive usesYes

Public fi tness and health Yes Yes


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TRANSPORTATION DEMAND MANAGEMENTDEMAND MANAGEMENT BENEFITS

Strategy Typical Adjustment in Parking RequirementsTransit Accessibility Reduce parking requirement 10% for housing and employment within

¼ mile of frequent bus service, and 20% within ¼ mile of a rail transit station

Walkability Reduce parking requirement 5-15% in walkable communities, and more if walkability allow more shared and off -site parking

Pricing Reduce parking requirement 10-30% for cost-recovery pricing (i.e. parking priced to pay the full cost of parking facilities)

Paid Incentives Reduce parking requirement 15-25% for incentives that “cash out” the cost of parking by paying staff who use alternate modes the equivalent of parking facility costs

Parking & Mobility Management

Reduce parking requirement 10-40% at worksites with eff ective parking and mobility management programs

Contingency-Based Planning

Reduce parking requirement 10-30%, and more if a comprehensive parking management program is implemented


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·check the key in the top right corner of the map to see which routes stop nearyour school, where this map is in relation to the rest of arlington county, andwhat all the map’s colors and symbols mean

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Yorktown High School Neighborhood


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ALTERNATIVES FOR ADDITIONAL PARKINGOption 1: Retain and expand the current parking footprint in Greenbrier Park

Advantages:

Provides 27 additional parking spacesLittle, if any, additional cost.

Disadvantages:

No outdoor basketball court will be available on site. Elimination of the outdoor basketball court, formerly a frequently used community amenity, would require approval of an amendment to the Greenbrier Park Master Plan by the County Board.Not supported by PRCR staff due to elimination of basketball court. Located on PRCR site.

OPTION INCREMENT COST TOTAL1 27 $0 295

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ALTERNATIVES FOR ADDITIONAL PARKINGOption 2A: Use the car drop-off as off-peak parking

Advantages:


Disadvantages:

Parking would not be available during drop-off and pick-up.

OPTION INCREMENT COST TOTAL2A 36 $0 304

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ALTERNATIVES FOR ADDITIONAL PARKINGOption 2B: Use the bus drop-off as weekend and evening parking

Advantages:


Disadvantages:

Parking would not be available during the school day.

OPTION INCREMENT COST TOTAL2B 20 $0 278

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TOTAL NUMBER OF PARKING SPACES ON SITE: 324

ON-STREET PARKING ADJACENT TO SITE: 75

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