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HomeMy WebLinkAbout8.3 Attch 1 CC Rpt from 2/7/12 STAFF REPORT CITY CLERK CITY COUNCIL File #570-20 DATE: February 7, 2012 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers FROM: Joni Pattillo, City Manager a. r' SUBJECT: Area G Parking Report Prepared by Mike Porto, Consulting Planner EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The City Council will receive information on the status of parking in Area G of Dublin Ranch. FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no financial impact for this review. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City Council receive the report and/or provide Staff with direction on whether or not to research steps that could be taken to minimize parking challenges in Area G and in future unentitled higher density residential neighborhoods. Submitted By Reviewed By Planning Manager Assistant City Manager DESCRIPTION: At the City Council meeting on October 18, 2011, Councilmember Biddle requested that an item be placed on a future City Council Agenda to discuss the status of the parking in Area G of Dublin Ranch (see Attachment 1). Area G, commonly referred to as "Dublin Ranch Villages," is bounded by Central Parkway to the North, Dublin Boulevard to the South, Keegan Street to the East and Brannigan Street to the West. The overall area is comprised of 1,396 approved and constructed medium-high and high density for sale condominiums (the Villas, the Cottages, the Courtyards and the Terraces), a 5 acre Neighborhood Park (Bray Commons), a 2 acre Neighborhood Square (Devaney Square), and a 23 acre neighborhood retail commercial property (commonly referred to as "The Promenade") bisects the area and is as yet undeveloped. Three of the projects are constructed and completely occupied and the fourth neighborhood (the Terraces) is still selling. Page 1 of 8 ITEM NO. 7.1 ATTACHMENT 1 fie` y% The Cottages � The Courtyards Devaney Square _ Bray Commons Dz '" IF7 The Villas The Promenade The Terraces The four residential projects located within Area G comply and exceed the parking requirements that are established in the City of Dublin Zoning Code (Section 8.76.080). The required parking for condominiums is shown below. Condominiums: - 1 Bedroom Units: One (1) covered or garage space per dwelling plus 0.5 guest space per unit - 2+ Bedrooms: Two (2) covered or garage spaces per dwelling plus 0.5 guest space per unit The Cottages and The Villas Two neighborhoods comprise the westerly half of Area G: "The Cottages" is designated as a Medium-High Density development and is comprised of 200 side-by-side and stacked flat condominium units. "The Villas" is designated as a High Density development and is comprised of 289 stacked flat and side-by-side condominium units. The following table illustrates the required and actual number of parking spaces for these two projects. Page 2 of 8 Table 1: "The Cottages" and "The Villas" The,-C©tta" @ 200 Units Garage Required Provided Excess Parking One bedroom units (23 units @ 1 space/unit) 23 23 0 Two bedroom+ units 177 units @ 2 spaces/unit) 354 354* 0 Guest Parkin 0.5 space/unit 1 100 108** +8 The nits Garage Required Provided Excess Parking . One bedroom units (112 units @ 1 space/unit) 112 112 0 Two bedroom+ units (177 units @ 2 spaces/unit) 354 354 0 Guest Parkin 0.5 space/unit 145 1 161** +16 '103 tandem garages=206 parking spaces(described below) "There are an additional 22 on-street parking spaces along the Chancery and Finnian frontages of Devaney Square. "The Cottages" and "The Villas" comply with the City of Dublin Zoning Ordinance with respect to parking and, due to restriping of Brannigan Street before occupancies, excess guest parking was achieved adjacent to DeVaney Square. Tandem Parking- There are no tandem garage parking spaces in "The Villas." However, "The Cottages" have 103 garages in a tandem configuration (total of 206 parking spaces allowing for 85 two bedroom units and 18 one bedroom units). The Courtyards and The Terraces Two neighborhoods comprise the easterly half of Area G- "The Courtyards" is designated as a Medium-High Density development and is comprised of 281 side-by-side and stacked townhome condominium units. "The Terraces" is designated as a High Density development and is comprised of 626 stacked flat podium condominium units. Table 2: "The Courtyards" and "The Terraces" The Cc ,01 ?ardsy 281 aUnits ;. Garage Required Provided Excess Parking One bedroom units 0 0 0 Two bedroom+ units (281 units@ 2 spaces/unit) 562 562* 0 Guest Parkin 0.5 space/unit 1 141 1 146 1 +5 Th+e Terraces 626 Units Garage Required7 Provided Excess Parking Page 3 of 8 One bedroom units 92 units @ 1 space/unit) 92 92 0 Two bedroom+ units (534 units @ 2 spaces/unit) 1068 1068** 0 Guest Parkin 0.5 space/unit 313 1 330*** 1 +17 'The Couryards:258 tandem garages =516 parking spaces "The Terraces. 137 tandem parking spaces in parking structure —There are an additional 71 on-street parking spaces along the Maguire and Finnian frontages of Bray Common. There is an excess of 22 guest parking stalls for "The Courtyards" and "The Terraces" The provision of guest parking on the east half of Area G did not take into account any parking adjacent to the Neighborhood Park (Bray Commons). The frontage on Maguire, Finnian and Keegan yields approximately 71 additional on-street parking stalls. Currently these uncounted stalls are being utilized by residents for overnight and guest parking. It should be noted that there would be a total of 93 additional parking spaces (71 on-street spaces, an additional 5 spaces on "the Courtyards, and 17 spaces on "The Terraces.") beyond those that are required by the Ordinance for the east half of Area G. Tandem Parking: "The Courtyards" have a total of 258 tandem garages accommodating 516 garage parking spaces. "The Terraces" has a total of 137 tandem parking spaces within the parking garage. The Homeowners Association, managed by Massingham Associates, continues to encourage the residents to park both their cars in the designated garage and keep the garages free from storage (see Attachment 2). The Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (CC & R's) state "that you must keep your garage clear enough to park the number of vehicles in it that it was designed to hold." Contributing Issues to Parking Concerns While there is a myriad of factors that could contribute to the parking issues in Area G, Staff feels that there are three primary contributing issues that appear to affect the parking conditions in Area G. Tandem Parking: The City of Dublin Parking Ordinance allows tandem parking in multi-family projects. Additionally, the Planning Commission, in review of the projects acknowledged the tandem parking design solutions in the graphics provided for review. In many instances the residents of Area G are using their tandem garages to park two cars however, due to the inconvenience of having to move one car to get to the other, some residents choose to find parking on-street or within private parking courts. Over time, the unused second car space becomes an area for storage. Multiple Cars: Most residents have only one or two cars which can be adequately parked in their garages; however, some residents have a third car, a business truck or recreational vehicle which can displace parking. When this happens, guest parking is used to accommodate the additional vehicles. Page 4 of 8 One-Bedroom Units: In accordance with the City of Dublin Zoning Ordinance (Section 8.76.080) Parking Requirements, one-bedroom condominium units (of which we have 227, including 23 in the Cottages, and 112 in the Villas, and 92 in the Terraces) are only required to have one parking stall and 0.5 guest stalls per unit. It is entirely possible that there are two people, with 2 cars living in these one bedroom units. The second car is then relegated to the guest parking stalls located on the private streets, public streets or one of the guest stalls provided on site in designated parking courts. By contrast, the Zoning Ordinance requirements for apartment parking is one covered or garage stall for each unit regardless of bedroom count and one unreserved guest parking stall for each unit resulting in more required spaces per one bedroom unit and less required spaces per two bedroom unit than required for condominiums. It is actually conceivable that an apartment project can provide more parking than a condominium project. Comparative Projects California Highlands: For comparison, Staff reviewed California Highlands, a 246 unit condominium project which was developed over 10 years ago and is located near the Dublin Boulevard extension to Schaefer Ranch. The Planned Development Zoning requirement is to provide 15% of the overall parking for guest parking, resulting in one guest parking stall for approximately each 8 units. However, the guest parking was provided at a ratio of one guest parking stall for each 3 condominium units, thus exceeding the minimum parking requirement as noted in Table 3 below. No known guest parking issues have been raised at California Highlands. As noted above, the ratio in Area G slightly exceeds 1 guest parking stall for every 2 condominium units. Table 3: California Highlands Calfornia Hi h.lands` 46 Units LL m Required Provided Excess Parking One and two bedroom units (246 units @ 2 spaces/unit) 492 492 0 Guest Parkin 246 x 15% 1 37 1 84 1 +47 Sorrento West: Sorrento west is comprised of 5 neighborhoods. Neighborhood 1 is a traditional single-family detached product with a standard 2 car garage. Guest parking is on public and private streets and is provided at the required ratio of 1 guest space for each residential unit. This product does not compare with a product in Area G. The following table illustrates the required and actual number of parking spaces for the remaining 4 neighborhoods in Sorrento West. Table 4: Sorrento West x. Garage Required Provided Excess Parkin Two bedroom+ units (117 units @ 2 spaces/unit) 234 234* 0 Guest Parkin 0.5 space/unit 59 79 +20 *18 tandem garages =36 parking spaces Flf'G't1Ze �6� Ut11tS Page 5 of 8 Garage Required Provided Excess Parkin Two bedroom+ units (66 units @ 2 spaces/unit) 132 165 +33* Guest Parkin 0.5 space/unit 33 42 +9 *An extra 3rd car tandem space provided on 33 units Siena 64 Units) Garage Required Provided Excess Parkin Two bedroom+ units 64 units @ 2 spaces/unit) 128 192 +64* Guest Parkin 0.5 space/unit 32 79 +47 *An extra 2-car garage space (tandem 4-car)provided on 32 units Amalfi 96 Units Garage Required Provided Excess Parking Two bedroom+ units (96 units 2 spaces/unit) 192 192 0 Guest Parking 0.5 space/unit 1 48 1 48 1 0 Excess guest parking in Sorrento West is 78 stalls; however, Sorrento West is developed at a Medium Density land use where the neighborhoods in Area G were developed at a more urban Medium-High and High Density Land use. Sorrento West requires a parking permit to parking in the guest parking spaces overnight. Additionally the additional 3 and 4 car garage spaces in the attached Firenze and Siena product provide uncounted excess resident parking which provides additional parking for homeowners with extra personal vehicles. Currently, the City has not received concerns regarding parking in Sorrento West. The Milano and Amalfi projects are complete but not completely sold and the Firenze and Siena neighborhoods are almost complete with unsold units. Trevi still has two buildings to construct. The CC&R's for Sorrento West have identical language as Area G regarding parking the number of vehicles in the garage and not allowing storage to obstruct vehicle parking. Massingham Associates (the same property manager as Area G) has been issuing Community Bulletins, in a similar manner to Area G, stating these requirements. Potential Options for Area G: The following is a discussion of potential options for the homeowner's association and/or the City to pursue in order to address the parking concerns within Area G. Potential Action by the Homeowner's Association 1. Increase the amount of guest parking. This option would require the HOA to identify locations where it is practical to add additional on-site parking, prepare improvement plans and process an amendment to the existing Site Development Review permit. However, there are limited opportunities to create additional parking spaces because the Page 6 of 8 development is at a relatively high density and the improvements have already been constructed. 2. Require a parking permit for all vehicles that are parked overnight in the on-site guest parking spaces. This would force the residents to park their vehicles in their garages, leaving the guest spaces open to visitors. This would require an amendment to the CC&Rs by vote of the property owners. It would also require enforcement by the HOA, which could include citation or towing of vehicles. However, this could result in additional vehicles parked off-site on public streets. 3. Establish a protocol that residents cannot park company owned vehicles anywhere in Area G. Many companies find it cheaper to have employees drive their company vehicle to and from work rather than provide space to leave company vehicles. This would require a vote of the owners to amend the CC&Rs. The City is limited in its ability to require action by the property owners and their HOA. However, Staff could work with the HOA to try and implement measures as directed by the City Council. Potential Action by the City 1. Enforce the rule prohibiting vehicles to be parked in the public right-of-way for more than 72 hours. This would force the residents to use their garage spaces for their vehicles. As a result, this option would help make street parking available for guests and help to ensure that street parking is not used for long vehicle storage. This would require increased Staff time for the Police Department to patrol and enforce this requirement. However, this option would effectively reduce the amount of parking available to the residents and could increase the parking concerns for residents of Area G. 2. Prohibit overnight parking on surrounding streets. This would force the residents to use their garage spaces for their vehicles. This would also help make street parking unattractive to residents thus freeing up spaces for guest parking. This option would require increased Staff time for the Police Department to patrol and enforce this requirement. This would effectively reduce the amount of parking available to the residents and could increase the parking concerns for residents of Area G. 3. Staff could meet with Massingham Associates, the management company for the various homeowner's associations, to discuss the parking issue and methods to address the concerns using existing rules. Staff could evaluate the viability of enforcing these measures as directed by the City Council. In which case, Staff would return to the City Council with a report on the potential effectiveness of these measures and the fiscal impacts. Potential Options for City-Wide consideration: 1. Establish consistency in the Zoning Ordinance parking requirements for condominiums and apartments related to amount of parking provided for one bedroom units and required guest parking. 2. Evaluate a requirement to provide a minimum square foot area for personal storage for all attached products. 3. Evaluate the effectiveness of tandem parking stalls and consider policy alternatives to restrict the amount of tandem parking to meet minimum parking requirements, or prohibit the use of tandem parking for compliance with required garage parking (additional stalls could be allowed as tandem as long as the required stalls are not). Page 7 of 8 Staff could further evaluate these options as directed by the City Council. In which case, Staff would return to the City Council with a report on the potential effectiveness of these measures and the fiscal impacts. Conclusions Some of the residents of Area G have raised concerns regarding the perceived lack of guest parking within their neighborhoods. The parking provided at the Villages (Area G) is consistent with the City's Zoning Ordinance. Area G has more guest parking than a similar project, the California Highlands. There may be reasons beyond the City's regulations for these problems, such as the displacement of the automobile by storage, the inconvenience of tandem parking and households with multiple cars which were detailed above. Without the ability to conduct studies which include going on to private property, it would be difficult to ascertain these reasons. However, the City Council could direct Staff to analyze alternatives to address these issues with future development projects, as outlined in this Staff Report. NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH: This is a public meeting item. Although we are not required to notice public meetings, the City Council has previously provided staff with direction to notify the affected neighbors on any issues relative to Area G. In an attempt to implement the City Council's direction, Staff provided a notice of this Public Meeting to Massingham and Associates who are the property managers for all of the Homeowner's Associations in Area G and Sorrento West. Massingham Associates posted the Public Meeting Notice at each of the mail kiosks in each of the projects they manage the week of January 23, 2012, which is the legal posting place for messages in each of the neighborhoods. Additionally the notice was placed in the Board Members' meeting packets and announced at the Homeowner's meetings over the last three weeks. The notice was also published on the HOA web site for each neighborhood. Staff surveyed all of the posting locations on January 31, 2012 and the notices were all clearly visible with the exception of The Terraces. The Notice had not been posted at The Terraces. As a result, the HOA immediately posted the notice at The Terraces. Additionally, a Public Notice was also published in the Valley Times and posted at several locations throughout the City. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Minutes from October 18, 2011 City Council meeting 2. Massingham notices distributed to the Cottage and Villas Residents Page 8 of 8 Parks and Community Services Strategic Plan Annual Report 7:25:51 PM 8.2 (920-10) Director of Parks and Community Service Diane Lowart presented the Staff Report and advised that In November 2008, the City Council adopted the Parks and Community Services Strategic Plan. Staff would present an annual report on the strategic objectives accomplished during Fiscal Year 2010-2011. This item was first agendized for the October 4, 2011 City Council meeting. By consensus, the City Council moved this item to the October 18, 2011 City Council meeting Mayor Sbranti asked when the connection would be open from the East Bay Regional Park District's (EBRPD) Dublin Hills Regional Park and the City's Martin Canyon Creek Trail. Ms. Lowart stated she would follow up on whether any event was planned by EBRPD for the opening of the connection between its Dublin Hills Regional Park and the City's Martin Canyon Creek Trail. The City Council commented on the growth of the Parks and Community Services' activities. It was vibrant and an asset to the community. The City Council received the report. OTHER BUSINESS Brief INFORMATION ONLY reports from Council and/or Staff, including Committee Reports and Reports by Council related to meetings attended at City expense (AB 1234) 7:38:38 PM Cm. Hildenbrand stated she had nothing to report. Cm. Biddle stated he attended the Dublin High School Homecoming, an Alameda County Transportation Commission meeting, an Alameda County Housing Authority meeting and the School of Imagination ribbon cutting. Vm. Hart stated he attended the Johnny Garlic's Restaurant ribbon cutting and the School of Imagination ribbon cutting. DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 7 VOLUME 30 REGULAR MEETING ���; OCTOBER 18, 2011 \ Cm. Swalwell stated he attended the Dublin High School Homecoming, and the Johnny Garlic's Restaurant ribbon cutting. Mayor Sbranti stated he attended the Johnny Garlic's Restaurant ribbon cutting and the School of Imagination ribbon cutting. He stated he attended the City of Dublin — Dublin San Ramon Services District Liaison Committee meeting, the Alameda County Mayor's Conference, and the Residential Realtors Roundtable. He asked Dublin residents to participate in the Dublin Reads event. Cm. Biddle asked Staff to update the parking study done a few years ago regarding the Promenade development. Included should be what did the parking code mean. Also looking into how the parking was managed. What was permitted to park there? Was storage permitted? Were there assigned spaces? In terms of similar complexes, how did they manage their parking and what problems did they have. Also look at solutions how the management of complexes could manage their parking or what the City could do to help resolve the situation there; how much could the City do regarding parking issues versus the how much the management of the complexes could do. Ms. Pattillo asked if Cm. Biddle wanted it as an informational piece to the City Council. She knew something had been done several years ago and it was more of a cursory look at the parking situation as it related to the Promenade. Did he want Staff to look at each Homeowner's Association (HOA) as well? Cm. Biddle stated just those HOAs within Dublin with a similar type of housing as the Promenade. Did they have the same type of parking situational problems? City Manager Pattillo stated Staff could begin with a cursory look at was done with the Promenade. She confirmed that what Cm. Biddle was asking for was to update the study that had been done a few years back as an informational piece, and also understand if there were any comparisons within the City of Dublin as it related to density and types of housing and see if there were any parking issues. Was he also looking for how each HOA managed their parking? Cm. Biddle stated, yes, he wanted to know what was their system. What were their parking rules? What was and was not permitted? City Manager Pattillo asked Cm. Biddle if he wanted to see what role the City had. Mr. Biddle stated, yes, he wanted to know what could the City's role be in solving the parking issue, if any. Cm. Hildenbrand asked if he was asking if there was permitted parking. Cm. Biddle stated he wanted to know what the management of the complexes could do, as well as the City, in solving parking problems. DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES g VOLUME 30 Of 10) REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 18, 2011 19 V�'✓��� City Manager Pattillo stated Staff could build off what was done before, and how it was planned, including the previous parking study, HOA discussion, looking at the designation, and what role the City had as it related to parking. She might ask for clarification at a later date if needed. ADJOURNMENT 10.1 There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned at 7:57:39 PM in memory of Staff Sgt. Sean Diamond and our fallen troops. Minutes prepared by Caroline P. Soto, City Clerk. IV Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 9 VOLUME 30 �` oFOUBy REGULAR MEETING Ir_-� OCTOBER 18, 2011 THE COTTAGES AT DUBLIN RANCH OVVMRS ASSOCIATION c/o Massingham and Associates Management, Inc, 1855 Gateway-300,Concord,CA 94520 COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER JULY 2011 Board of Directors *Shop in Dublin! Dublin is a great city to live in. Steve Westerfield Check out the many services and programs available to Eric Lars Hanson citizens at: www.ci.dublin.ca.us And keep in mind that when Mary Warren you shop in Dublin that the sales tax you pay does help keep Paul Cardoso the city keep running all the better to serve us all! HTAstrov *Walk to Farmers Market! Every Thursday from 4PM to 8PM there is a cheat Farmers Market at Emerald Association Insurance Glenn Park which is located at Corner of Tassajara &Central Farmers Insurance Cc/ Greg Norris Agency Parkway and an easy walk from the community. 415389-8200 * Real Estate Values! The National Association of (Coverage for main buildings and common area) Realtors states that On average home prices double every 10 Unit owners are encouraged to obtain'H06 coverage to ...�•rss.. protect inside of unit and owner liability years'...,des despite reCCSns, epress!on,>, has been the e 100 years. Financial Information 5/31/2011 Must Park in Your Garage! The Rules an Operating Cash: $189,369.61 Regs and CC&Rs of the Community state that you must keep your garage clear enough to park the number of vehicles in it Proudly Managed b that it was designed to hold. You may not convert your garage Y g y to any other use like Play Room or Storage Room.. You MUST Massingham &Associates Management, Inc. park inside your garage. Street parking was meant for visitors 1855 Gateway Blvd, Suite 300 and guests and does have_a 72 hour maximum limit before Concord, CA 94520 will occur, *Pod �n ed Your Management Team that: *Pool and Spa hours are 7am to 10pm * No glass bottles Greg Thibodeaux- Manager are allowed *You may bring 2 guests per owner(no organized Veronica Johnson- Community Assistant pool parties are allowed) *Please be mindful of noise levels, as Phone: 925-405-4728 it does travel to adjoining homes. If you see trespassers, Email: Veronica LC�Massingham.com please call the police. *All Pool Rules Are Posted at Pool- please read. Dublin Police Dispatch: *Watch for Solicitors! Recently there have been Report suspicious activity: 925-462-1212 reports of'rude and questionable'solicitors trying to sell in (They WANT You to Call! You May Remain Anonymous.) the community. The Dublin Police Department request that we call them on their non-emergency line of 925- 462-1212 to report any solicitors in the community. The Police would like The next board meeting will be held: to check out these people to make sure they are legitimate. August 4"' 2010 Dublin requires that each solicitor carry a permit and ID card. 6:30 pm in Community Room There are some unsavory characters out there, so best to have ***Community information and new the police check them out! notices can always be seen at the bulletin *Dog Poop! Yes, unfortunately we have a problem with board by the Pool*** this! Residents are reminded that dogs must always be on a leash, and always picked-up after. Thank You THE COT rAOES AT DUBLIN RANCH OWNERS ASSOCIATION c/o Massingham and Associates Management, Inc,4085 Nelson Avenue, Suite A, Concord,CA 94520 COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER MARCH 2011 Board of Directors Steve Westerfield Eric Lars Hanson Residents Must Park Inside Own Garage! Mary Warren residents, owners and tenants alike,are reminded that the Paul Cardoso CC for the community mandate that you park inside your HT Astrov garage the number of vehicles it was designed for. Garages Association Insurance may not be converted to any other use like game rooms and storage rooms. If you do not park in your garage,you may not Gregg Norris Insurance Co. park inside the community where slots are meant for guests 415-389-8200 and visitors;you must instead park out on Finnian, Chanery, Brannigan and Central Parkway.Those violating parking rules Financial Information 12/31/2010 side the community will be subject to towing. Operating Cash: $112,153.02 Proudly Managed by -'' Your New Board of Directors Massingham &Associates Management, Inc. Up for election this year were 3 board positions, with 2 of the 1855 Gateway Blvd, Suite 300 incumbents wishing to re-run. An additional 2 homeowners Concord, CA 94520 came forward and volunteered to run for the board, making 4 candidates vying for the 3 positions. Election ballots were Your Management Team being prepared to be mailed to all owners ahead of the April Greg Thibodeaux- Manager meeting, when in February director Allen Deering announced Veronica Lewis- Community Assistant a surprise sale of his home and news that he would resign Phone: 925-405-4728 from the board. Thus we ended up with 3 applicants for the 3 Email: Veronica LO)Massi ng ham.com open positions.An election with the related mailing costs was then not needed.At the April meeting it will be established Dublin Police Dispatch: your board of Directors for 2011 are Mary Warren, Eric Lars Report suspicious activity: 925-462-1212 Hanson, Steve Westerfield, Paul Cardoso, and HT Astrov. (They WANT You to Call! You May Stay Anonymous.) M` The next board meeting will be held: Massinghanl Offices Have Moved April 2011 After 5 years at our office located at 4085 Nelson Ave,Suite A (exact date and time to follow) in Concord, Massingham's Concord Branch relocated on ***Community information and new February 18,2011! Our new office is located less than 5 miles notices can always be seen at the bulletin from our old location. Our phone and fax numbers will remain board by the Pool*** unchanged for your convenience. ( Please see left column) For more than 25 years Massingham &Associates has provided homeowners and Boards with the guidance and support needed to conduct HOA business. The new office space will provide a variety of efficiencies and offer added space for expansion of staff to service our clients. The Cotta es t�. .i. k" -4Y , Go Massingham&Associates Management Co 4085 Nelson Avenue Suite'A' Concord California 94520 Phone:925-005-0900 Fax:925-405-4747 .Important garage Use and Parking Notice TO: All Cottages Residents FROM: Cottages Board of Directors/ Massingham Management RE: Parking Policy of the Community Due to violations and many complaints, it is necessary to strongly reiterate the CC&R rules regarding use of visitor parking in the Cottages community and the requirements to park in your garage. While a compliance campaign was undertaken 2 years ago, due to increasing abuses it is again time to refresh remind everyone of the requirements and penalties: • You must park inside your garage. Your garage must be kept clear enough to park the intended number of vehicles it was designed to hold. • You cannot just use your garage as a storage unit, or other use that prohibits your cars from being parked inside. (CC&R sec 4.9) • If you do not park inside your garage, you may not park inside the Community. You must park on Finnian, Brannigan, Central Parkway or Chancery Way. • Handicap Parking is for Handicap use only. Others will be ticked and fined by the Police $271 • You may Never park across your garage door or in red-zones. These are subject to immediate towing/ fine • Inside the Community is reserved for Visitors and Guest and Handicap Parking. Street Parking is Limited to 72 hours Towing will result for non-compliance. • Those residents who do not use their garage will be subject to monetary fines per the Fine Policy of the Community up to $150 per event. We kindly ask all owners and residents to assure compliance with the community's CC&Rs and rules to make the community a more livable place, and to void violation status/ fines. THANK YOU> Dublin Ranch Villages Parking Violation Warning Notice In accordance with the Association's parking polity,this vehicle is in violation of the parking policy is being ticketed by a member of the Parking Committee, Board Member or Mana e ; U Residents SHALL not,use their garage for any purpose that will revert them from kin = P par _. g their vehicles within their garage. Vehicles shall only park along curbs designated for parking if they have used the full parking capacity of their garage.,Using the garage area for any other purpose does not grant non-garaged parking. © A vehicle is subject to being towed automatically without notice for any of the following b reasons: • Is parked along a red curb, Is parked in front of any garage, Is parked in a non-designated parking space, • Is parked in a way that extends pasta parking area or space, Is parked in any way that interferes with the flow of traffic Is parked in a way that prevents the egress or ingress of any other vehicle. Street parking is limited to no longer than 72 hours. Vehicles parked longer are subject to being towed. w C.06 0� CJ ,cam � G dam'e-,� '�w Cottages at Dublin Ranch Garage Parking Requirement To: All Cottages Residents From: Your board of Directors and Massingam & Associates Management Re: Requirement to Park in your Garage As we all know, parking in Cottages Community is tight! It seems everyone is upset about it...residents and visitors alike. You could say there are 3 main contributors to the problem: 1) The original plan assumed that each home would only have 2 cars, and the street parking could handle the occasional 3rd car. 2) It has become apparent that some households have 4 cars! 3) And while the CC&Rs require that every garage be used for parking vehicles and not for storage, it has come to light that many residents still have their garage filled with junk, and park their cars out on the street. Of the 3 items listed, only item # 3 regarding use of garages for parking and not storage can really be controlled . It is after all a community CC&R requirement. It is estimated that 20 to 40 parking places can be freed up of those people would clean out their garages and use them to park their vehicles, freeing up these spaces for visitors and guests, and those that really need them! Notice: Starting January 12th 2009, inspections will be made to assure that each Cottages garage is not full of storage or junk, or converted to any other use that would preclude parking vehicles inside. So make a New Year resolution to `organize that garage!' to be in compliance with the CC&Rs, help your community out, and to avoid a violation. Thank You! ***Keep in mind that parking in a fire line or across any garage door subjects you to immediate towing with a minimum charge of$300!*** J11 LA I oin tium Welcome New Residents ! We welcome you to your new home in the Dublin Ranch Community! We love this community and we work hard to keep it a good- looking, desirable place to live! - Often during the hectic move in period, individuals don't have time to read all the paperwork that came with the property, including all the rules and regulations. So below is a reminder of some of the most critical: o Trash/ Garbage *All Cans must be put back in your garage right after the Friday collection . date.....they cannot be left out for days at a time *The Garbage Company will not pick up junk just left next to you can: all items must be placed inside your can to be picked up *AVI allows every owner several free'junk hauls'a year, but you must call . them at 925-479-9545 to arrange it o Garages/Parking ' Your ajWUP_ML1�;T_tv- kent dgill;e0augh tn nark ggtjr=hides inside Never Park across your garage door! You will be bowed Street Parking is meant for visitors and guests with a 72 hour limit o Dogs Dogs must be on a leash at all times inside the community Please pick-up after your dog o Quiet Time/ Respect of Neighbors Remember that 1OPM on is quiet-time in the community Remember that loud voices on balconies and porches travels far Remember that even inside your home that loud base music, blasting TVs and surround-sound should be kept at minimal levels. o Pool & Spa *Pool and Spa area are open year-round, thought pool is only heated May- October. POOL AREA CLQSES AT 10:QQ_PM . NO GLASS or Alcohol is allowed.ln.the pool area. Those breaking the rules will loose their pool privileges for 30 days! If you are a renter, remember, that these are townhomes, NOT Apartments and You are subject to the rules! Thank You! The Villas at Dublin Ranch Villages Garage Parking Requirement To: All Villas Residents From: Your board of Directors and Massingham & Associates Management Re: Requirement to Park in your Garage As we all know, parking in Villas Community is tight! It seems everyone is upset about it...residents and visitors alike. You could say there are 3 main contributors to the problem: 1) The original plan assumed that each home would only have 2 cars, and the street parking could handle the occasional 3rd car. 2) It has become apparent that some households have 4 cars! 3) And while the CC&Rs require that every garage be used for parking vehicles and not for storage, it has come to light that many residents still have their garage filled with junk, and park their cars out on the street. Of the 3 items listed, only item # 3 regarding use of garages for parking and not storage can really be controlled . It is after all a community CC&R requirement. It is estimated that 20 to 40 parking places can be freed up of those people would clean out their garages and use them to park their vehicles, freeing up these spaces for visitors and guests, and those that really need them! Notice: Starting January 12th 2009, inspections will be made to assure that each Villas garage is not full of storage or junk, or converted to any other use that would preclude parking vehicles inside. So make a New Year resolution to 'organize that garage!' to be in compliance with the CC&Rs, help your community out, and to avoid a violation. Thank You! ***Keep in mind that parking in a fire lane or across any garage door subjects you to immediate towing with a minimum charge of$300!***