Solve parking congestion
I will work to finish amending the city code to ensure developers create parking that meets everyone’s needs. I will work with existing neighborhoods to find parking solutions that will work specifically for them.
Correct road and traffic problems
I will work to complete or repair the roads needed to better connect the various parts of the city.
Control density creep
I will work to require developers to stick to approved plans. No more density than already approved in the city master plan, zoning map and ordinances. I will work with existing neighborhoods to control and prevent after-the-fact density creep.
Encourage business development
I will work to accelerate development of businesses in the areas north of the Vineyard Collector (800 North), the Forge and Yard districts (by the Megaplex), and along Geneva Rd.
Density Creep
den·si·ty
/ˈdensədē/
noun
the degree of compactness of a group of objects.
“an increase in population density”
synonyms: denseness, thickness, bulk, weight, mass
creep
/krēp/
verb
move slowly and carefully in order to avoid being detected.
“they crept inside, without making any noise”
synonyms: crawl, inch, slither, wriggle, writhe, worm
The biggest concern facing Vineyard today is “Density Creep”—the unplanned/after-development increase in the number of people and cars in neighborhoods.
Density creep makes our neighborhoods more cramped, with less parking than they were supposed to have.
Examples:
Parking Spaces
Parking Spaces
Investors purchase single family units to rent to 6 students (and their cars)
Basement Apartments
Basement Apartments
Basement apartments increase neighborhood numbers and cars beyond planned levels
Unused Garages
Unused Garages
Garages are not used for parking, pushing second cars into visitor stalls.
How to control it?
Reduce Demand
Reduce Demand
Limit single unit occupancy to no more than 3 or 4 students (and their cars) to reduce the overall demand for parking. (Families will not be affected.)
Penalize landlords for renting one unit to more students than allowed.
Efficient Utilization
Efficient Utilization
Require 2 parking spaces per bedroom at apartments (max per unit = 4)
Require neighbors’ approval to build basement apartments.
Better Parking
Better Parking
Stop allowing developers to count garages as parking spaces.
Work with HOAs to create more parking where needed.