1. A high-density residential development known as "The Olivia on Marsh Creek" has received approval directly across from Stranahan, despite inadequate onsite parking provisions.
2. The project will consist of 81 units, yet it will provide fewer than 90 parking spaces for the entire complex.
3. There will be merely 5 guest parking spaces available, along with limited accommodations for handicapped parking.
4. According to census data, approximately 37% of residents in Clayton own two vehicles, while around 58% possess three or more. It is reasonable to expect that this development will reflect similar trends.
5. Clayton's parking regulations stipulate a requirement of 2.23 parking spaces per unit, which aligns with the current census data. This would imply a need for over 180 parking spaces for the Olivia project.
6. The parking analysis submitted by the developer, which was approved by the city, suggested a provision of 1.1 parking spaces per unit. This figure was derived from a 2008 study of a 55+ age-restricted community in Pennsylvania.
7. It is important to note that this development does not impose any age restrictions and is not designated as a senior housing project for individuals aged 55 and older.
8. The neighborhood can expect an influx of over 100 additional vehicles without corresponding onsite parking facilities.
9. The approved plan includes 36 two-bedroom units and 45 one-bedroom units.
10. Only 7 of these units will be designated as low-income; the remainder will be rented at market rates, which typically involves a two-income household and at least two vehicles.
11. The likelihood of parking overflow into surrounding neighborhoods and downtown areas is assured.
12. Given that Clayton has limited public transportation options, commuting by bus is not a feasible alternative.
13. The responsibility for addressing these issues must rest with the developer and the city, rather than the residents.
14. In light of the city’s approval of this project, a request will be made for a no-fee parking permit program for residents. Additionally, the developer had initially pledged $2,500 to establish a parking permit program, although this commitment was altered in the final resolution.
15. The implementation of the parking permit program will only take effect once the developer commences construction. (The program will be activated upon the start of construction.)
Once the development is completed, it will be too late to impose any parking restrictions.
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