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Commission forwards form‑based code bicycle‑parking correction to council after 5–1 vote
Summary
The commission voted 5–1 to forward a clerical correction and recommendation on the city‑center form‑based code bicycle‑parking standard (staff recommended 0.05 spaces per bedroom, down from a typographical 0.5); one commissioner voted no, citing concern the corrected number may undercount needed bike spaces.
The Murray City Planning Commission voted 5–1 on July 2 to forward a proposed correction to the city‑center form‑based code bicycle‑parking standard to the City Council.
Staff told commissioners the change corrects a clerical error in the multifamily bicycle‑parking table: earlier drafts and comparable form‑based codes showed a 0.05 (5%) standard rather than the 0.5 number that appeared in one draft. Staff summarized research comparing nearby municipalities' standards and recommended the 0.05 figure. Staff also explained that the form‑based approach bases bicycle parking on project area and includes a 5% standard with a maximum in some related zones.
Commissioners debated whether the corrected figure was an overcorrection and discussed compromise options (for example, 0.10) and voluntary approaches where developers could provide more than the minimum. One commissioner voted against forwarding the amendment, saying the corrected number could discourage adequate bicycle infrastructure. The motion to forward passed with five yes votes and one no (Commissioner Hilddrith).
Next steps: the amendment will be transmitted to City Council for formal consideration; staff and commissioners noted that developers may provide more bicycle spaces than the minimum where appropriate.
