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STAFF REPORT
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CITY CLERK
File #570-20
February 7, 2012
Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
Joni Pattillo, City Manager ~ ~~.4~ ~~.~
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.
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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.
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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.
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Table 1: "The Cottages" and "The Villas"
The Cottages (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 Parking
0.5 space/unit 100 108** +8
The Villas (289 Units)
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 Parking
0.5 space/unit 145 161 ** +16
X103 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 Courtyards (281 Units)
Garage Required Provided Excess Parking
One bedroom units 0 0 0
Two bedroom+ units
(281 units @ 2 spaces/unit)
562
562*
0
Guest Parking
0.5 space/unit 141 146 +5
The Terraces (626 Uni ts)
Garage Required Provided Excess Parking
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One bedroom units
(92 units 1 space/unit)
92
92
0
Two bedroom+ units
(534 units @ 2 spaces/unit)
1068
1068**
0
Guest Parking
0.5 space/unit 313 330*** +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.
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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
California Highlands (24 6 Units)
Required Provided Excess Parking
One and two bedroom units
(246 units @ 2 spaces/unit)
492
492
0
Guest Parking
246 x 15% 37 84 +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
Trevi (117 Units)
Garage Required Provided Excess Parking
Two bedroom+ units
(117 units @ 2 spaces/unit)
234
234*
0
Guest Parking
0.5 space/unit 59 79 +20
*18 tandem garages = 36 parking spaces
Firenze (66 Units)
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Garage Required Provided Excess Parking
Two bedroom+ units
(66 units @ 2 spaces/unit)
132
165
+33*
Guest Parking
0.5 space/unit 33 42 +9
*An extra 3rd car tandem space provided on 33 units
Siena (64 Units)
Garage Required Provided Excess Parking
Two bedroom+ units
(64 units 2 spaces/unit)
128
192
+64*
Guest Parking
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 48 48 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
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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).
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
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THE COTTAGES AT DUBLIN RANCH
OWNERS ASSOCIATION
c/o Massingham and Associates Management, Inc, 1855 Gateway-300, Concord, CA 94520
COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER
JULY 2011
Board of Directors
Steve Westerfield
Eric Lars Hanson
Mary Warren
Paul Cardoso
HT Astrov
Association Insurance
Farmers Insurance Co/ Greg Norris Agency
415=389-8200
(Coverage for main buildings and common area)
Unit owners are encouraged to obtain 'H06 coverage to
protect inside of unit and owner liability
Financial Information 5/31/2011
Operating Cash: $189,369.61
Proudly Managed by
Massingham & Associates Management, Inc.
1855 Gateway Blvd, Suite 300
Concord, CA 94520
Your Management Team
Greg Thibodeaux- Manager
Veronica Johnson- Community Assistant
Phone: 925-405-4728
Email: VeronicaL@Massingham.com
Dublin Police Dispatch:
Report suspicious activity: 925-462-1212
(They WANT You to Call! You Mny Remain Anonymous.)
The next board meeting will be held:
August 4"' 2010
6:30 pm in Community Room
*** Community information and new
notices can a/ways be seen at the bulletin
board by the Pool***
*Shop in Dublin! Dublin is a great city to live in
Check out the many services and programs available to
citizens at: www.ci.dublin.ca.us And keep in mind that when
you shop in Dublin that the sales tax you pay does help keep
the city keep running all the better to serve us all!
*Walk to Farmers Market! Every Thursday
from 4PM to 8PM there is a great Farmers Market at Emerald
Glenn Park which is located at Corner of Tassajara & Central
Parkway and an easy walk from the community.
* Real Estate Values! The National Association of
Realtors states that ~On avera a home prices double every 10
years'....des ite r~;cds sons, egression , has been
the ~e 100 years.
ust Park in Your Garage! The Rules an
Regs and CC&Rs of the Community state that you must keep
your garage clear enough to park the number of vehicles in it
that it was designed to hold. You may not convert your garage
to any other use like Play Room or Storage Room.. You MUST
park inside your garage. Street parking was meant for visitors
and guests and does have a 72 hour maximum limit before
will occur.
* QRA ~ m ~ n sarl
that: *Pool and Spa hours are lam to 10pm * No glass bottles
are allowed *You may bring 2 guests per owner (no organized
pool parties are allowed) *Please be mindful of noise levels, as
it does travel to adjoining homes. If you see trespassers,
please call the police. *All Pool Rules Are Posted at Pool-
please read.
*Watch for Solicitors! Recently there have been
reports of rude and questionable' solicitors trying to sell in
the community. The Dublin Police Department request that
we call them an their non-emergency line of 925- 462-1212
to report any solicitors in the community. The Police would like
to check out these people to make sure they are legitimate.
Dublin requires that each solicitor carry a permit and ID card.
There are some unsavory characters out there, so best to have
the police check them out!
* Dog Poop! Yes, unfortunately we have a problem with
this! Residents are reminded that dogs must always be on a
leash, and always picked-up after. Thank You
THE COTTAGES 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
Mary Warren
Paul Cardoso
HT Astrov
Association Insurance
Gregg Norris Insurance Co.
415-389-8200
Financial Information iz~3i~zoio
Operating Cash: $112,153.02
Residents Must Park Inside Own Garage!
residents, owners and tenants alike, are reminded that the
CC&Rs for the community mandate that you park inside your
garage the number of vehicles it was designed for. Garages
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
park inside the community where slots are meant for guests
and visitors; you must instead park out on Finnian, Chanery,
Brannigan and Central Parkway. Those violating parking rules ~
aside the community will be subject to towing.
Proudly Managed by
Massingham & Associates Management, Inc.
1855 Gateway Blvd, Suite 300
Concord, CA 94520
Your Management Team
Greg Thibodeaux- Manager
Veronica Lewis- Community Assistant
Phone: 925-405-4728
Email: VeronicaLC~Massingham.com
Dublin Police Dispatch:
Report suspicious activity: 925-462-1212
(They WANT You to Call! You May Stay Anonymous.)
The next board meeting will be held:
April 2011
(exact date and time to follow)
*** Community information and new
notices can a/ways be seen at the bul/etin
board by the Pool***
Your New Board of Directors
Up for election this year were 3 board positions, with 2 of the
incumbents wishing to re-run. An additional 2 homeowners
came forward and volunteered to run for the board, making 4
candidates vying for the 3 positions. Election ballots were
being prepared to be mailed to all owners ahead of the April
meeting, when in February director Allen Deering announced
a surprise sale of his home and news that he would resign
from the board. Thus we ended up with 3 applicants for the 3
open positions. An election with the related mailing costs was
then not needed. At the April meeting it will be established
your board of Directors for 2011 are Mary Warren, Eric Lars
Hanson, Steve Westerfield, Paul Cardoso, and HT Astrov.
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- _ Massingham Offices Have Moved
After 5 years at our office located at 4085 Nelson Ave, Suite A
in Concord, Massingham's Concord Branch relocated on
February 18, 2011! Our new office is located less than 5 miles
from our old location. Our phone and fax numbers will remain
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.
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1?t~bl~n ~tan~~ Viltages U~arn~eir•'~ Ass~ia~ivn -
clo Massingham & Assoeia~es Paianagernent Co
4085 Nelson Avenue Suite'A'
Concord California 94520
Phone: 925-005-4900 Fax:925~05~747
Importan t
rage Use and Parking Noti
T0: 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 sec4.9)
• 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
~'arking Violafiion Warning Nofiice
In accordance with the Association's parking policy, this vehicle is in violation of the parking polity is being ticketed
by a member of the Parking Committee, Board Member or Management for fihe f~:ow~n~x~son~_
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LJ ~'_~`~Residents SHALL not,use their garage for any purpose thnfi will prevent them from parking their vehicles
within their garage. Vehicles shall only park along turbs 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 6 reasons:
• Is parked along a red curb,
• Is parked in front of any garage,
• Is parked in anon-designated parking space,
• Is parked in n way that extends past a 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.
0 Street parking is limited to no longer than 72 hours. Vehicles parked longer are subject to being towed.
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Cottages at Dublin Ranch
Gara~;e Parking Requirement
To: All Cottages Residents
From: Your board of Directors and Massingham & 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!
W *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!**~
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We welcott~e you tQ yQUt° new han-re in the 17ubIi~7 P.ar~cla ~om~li~ur~xty?
We loVC ti7is c+a~~~nx~inity a~~d we work hard to ;keep it a ~oodj loal~.in~,.
dcsirai~lc dace to live! '
t3fter~ during the hectic move i~~ parsed, irrt~vYduats don't have time to read
alt the papcrwvrk that came with ttrc prvpcrrty, ~~icludin~ all the rules and
regulations. ~+~ below is a rcnilgldcx of soaxze of ttic rrtost critical:.
o 'Tras~i/ Garbage
A!'1 Cans must be pot back in your garage. right after the Friday collection
. date.....they cannot be left out for day's apt a time
*T7~e Garbage Company wil! not pick up junk just left r~xt to you can: all
sterns must be placers inside your can b[~ be picked up
~~VT allows every owner several ~ `junk Mauls" a year, trot you must call
them at 'g2'~-~7g-'g54~ to arrangert
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Your ~~~~ M_I l~r ~ feat. r~Par ~r~rs~ ~n~~ ~~~r ~r~~c~~S irlSlde
l~lever Park across your garage doer! You will tie ~tca
* 'Street Parking is meant for visitors and guests with a 72 hour limit
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* Dogs must be on a leash at all tunes inside the community
* Please pick-up after your dog
o Q~i~t Ti~~/ Resp~c~ ®f 1~Teighb~rs
* Remember that lOPM on is quiet-tune in the community
'~ Remember that loud voices on balconies and porches travels far
* Remember that even inside your borne that loud base music, blasting
TV's and surround-sound should be kept at minimal levels.
O ~®®1 ~ Spa.
*Pool and Spa area are open year-round, thought pool is only heated
May- October. POOL ARFA_ CLOSES AT ~etl:tlt7 PM . NO GLASS or Alcohol
is allowed in the pool area, Those breaking the rules will loose their pool
privlieges for 30 days!
If Y®u are a renter9 remember, that these are townh®mes9 IVOT
Apartments and You are subject to the rules)
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The Villas at Dublin Ranch Villages
Gara _ e P arkin Re uirement
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!***