Cohousing-L Mailing List: Re: Owner-business use of common space

[S Fassnacht (fassnach]

The business is a daycare.   Village members would have unlimited  
access to the fenced-in area, but would have to be sure that  
belongings left in the area would be safe for young kids.  There  
would be gates that some members would have to traverse to reach  
their units.

As far as this setting a precedent, our bylaws require that all  
owners sign off on such an arrangement, so each case would require  
its own discussion and decision.  Also, the daycare would only be in  
operation for 3 years.

On Dec 8, 2006, at 8:59 AM, Tony Burns wrote:

> Without knowing the details that sounds like a show stopper to me.  
> What happens when more prospective members show up with the same  
> requirement?
>
> On Fri, 8 Dec 2006 08:54:26 -0600, S Fassnacht wrote:
>
> > One of our prospective new members currently has a business that they
> > would bring with them to the community were they to move in.  This
> > business would require use of a large percentage of our outdoor
> > common space for up to 3 hours a day during business hours.  The
> > business would also require installing a 4-foot fence to enclose that
> > space.
> >
> > We are wondering if other communities have had experience with home
> > businesses that use common elements, and if so, how it all worked  
> > out.
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Stephanie
> > Village Cohousing, Madison WI
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