Cohousing-L Mailing List: Re: Parking issues?

[Kay Wilson (kwilsonfisk]

>>>  We have limited parking with virtually no  guest spaces.
We are struggling to find a plan that will allow guests/temporary
workers  to use the spaces that are not being used by members
because they only have one car, are at work, etc....

We handled this in three ways.

1) We have 25 units and 53 parking spaces, so we recognized
before we moved in that if each unit got 2 spaces, that would
leave only 3 visitor parking spaces. Therefore, we stated in our
Declaration:

     Section 9.1        Number and Use of Parking Spaces. There
are fifty-three (53) parking spaces in the Condominium, including
two (2) handicap parking spaces and several visitor spaces. Each
Unit has the right to the use of two (2) parking spaces if
needed.

     Section 9.2        Assignment of Parking Spaces. The Board
will allocate parking spaces as deemed appropriate, taking into
consideration any changing circumstances or special needs for
handicap parking pursuant to the Rules and Regulations of the
Association. In assigning the use of parking spaces, the Board
shall endeavor to provide adequate, convenient parking to each
Owner. Allocation of less than two spaces per Unit will not
remove the right of the Unit to the use of two (2) spaces.

This has worked extremely well. We have a parking designations
map, and every time parking needs change, our legal team updates
the map, circulates it for comment, and makes any appropriate
changes before it becomes final. Any unassigned spaces are
labeled "Open" on the map, and can be used by anyone. The map is
posted on a common house bulletin board ,showing first names only
to protect people's privacy.

2) We also have a provision in our bylaws that allows third cars
to rent visitor spaces for $50/month. Not surprisingly, no one
has ever chosen this option - it was designed to allow
accommodate but at the same time discourage such use. Third cars
that don't rent a space must compete for unassigned spaces.
Somehow it all works out.

3) In addition, we have a wide grassy flat area alongside the
private street that connects us to the county road. The soil
there is compacted clay and gravel, and unless we have had a lot
of rain, it will hold about 8-10 cars for angle overflow parking.

Kay Wilson
Meadow Wood Cohousing
www.mwcondo.com




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