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Maple Street parking study shows options from 9 to 44 new spaces; one option estimated at ~$400,000
Summary
Preliminary renderings for Maple Street parking show multiple options — reconfiguration that adds 9 stalls, a north-side expansion of about 29 stalls, and combined improvements that could add roughly 44 spots; one engineered estimate for a north-side expansion was cited at about $400,000, and members discussed phasing until firm pricing arrives.
Staff presented preliminary design options to increase Maple Street parking capacity, with trade-offs between cost, footprint and tree impacts.
Ryan Oliver and other staff described three primary options: modest reconfiguration adding about nine spaces, a south-side option with limited footprint changes that could add ~15 spaces, and a north-side expansion with up to ~29 spaces. Combining north and south options could yield roughly 44 additional stalls. One engineered estimate for an expansion option was cited at approximately $400,000; staff cautioned the designs are 30% engineer-level estimates and final pricing will change with full design.
Board members discussed phasing — starting with lower-impact reconfiguration that yields immediate spaces, then adding larger expansions if funding allows. Members also raised concerns about removing trees and emphasized replacing canopy trees where possible. No final funding decision was taken; staff will return with detailed cost breakdowns for each option so the board can prioritize projects in coordination with the city administrator and SDC funding constraints.
