I wonder if the minimum parking spaces required by local code is 50, and 40% reduction from based ration needs to provide only 45 parking spaces. How can I achieve this credit?
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Marilyn Specht
Senior Principal | Director of Sustainability IntegrationSmithGroup
LEEDuser Expert
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March 21, 2018 - 2:52 pm
Hi Penny, I am not sure I completely understand your question. Are you concerned about getting approval by the local jurisdiction?
Susan Di Giulio
Senior Project ManagerZinner Consultants
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July 31, 2018 - 1:16 pm
I have a similar question. In my project, local code requires a minimum of 49 parking spaces and we are pursuing the Connectivity and Transportation credits. Using the Base Ratios table and applying a 40% reduction only allows us only 33 spaces. That's 66% of code and will be a tough sell to the planning department.
Are we interpreting this requirement correctly?
Emily Purcell
Sustainable Design LeadCannonDesign
LEEDuser Expert
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July 31, 2018 - 4:27 pm
Hi Susan, that is correct. My understanding of the intent there is that zoning minimums can often be overly high (especially for a building that is providing LEED-level transit/bike/carpool access) and the credit should not award projects that meet those minimums but don't actually reduce parking. So the way to comply would be to obtain a variance from the original zoning requirement.
Is the project earning Access to Quality Transit? If the local jurisdiction offers parking reduction for transit-oriented development, you might have a shot at revising the minimum that way.