PARKING
Myth: The proposed residential parking standards will lead to a parking shortage in the Village.
Fact: Residences in mixed-use buildings will be much smaller than typical Sunriver residences. The smaller residences will typically be used by only one family with one car.
Fact: Parking regulations will be written into the CCRs (covenants, conditions and restrictions) of the property and will be enforced by the property manager.
Fact: The proposed ratios have been proven at many other resorts and the proposed standards for the Village at Sunriver are much higher than these resorts with mixed-use Villages.
Myth: All residences within Sunriver should provide 1 parking space per bedroom.
Fact:Sunriver is a community with many different use patterns. The condominium residences in the Village are marketed to users with smaller parking needs. Owners and guests with larger parking needs will be able to rent single family homes in Sunriver for larger groups such as extended family gatherings.
Myth: Tandem parking does not work and should not be allowed in The Village.
Fact: Tandem parking is only proposed for multifamily (townhome) residences where a single resident controls both cars. This flexibility will allow more enclosed parking for residential uses.
Myth: The resort communities shown as “comparables” in supporting the proposed parking standards are ski resorts with their primary attraction within walking distance of the residences. Since amenities in Sunriver are more spread out, more residential parking is required.
Fact: Residential parking is provided based upon unit size and type. If a resident comes to the Village with 1 car and drives to one of the resort golf courses that provides its own parking based upon course capacity that does not lead to an increased need for residential parking.
Myth: Utilizing TDM (transportation demand management) for parking reductions of commercial parking will hurt the Village.
Fact: TDM is a proven concept that promotes the efficient utilization of land in mixed-use environments.
Fact: TDM parking analysis begins with parking being calculated at the current county standards for each commercial space and then gives “credits” for parking reductions with formulas that have been proven by accredited professional transportation management organizations.
Fact: TDM allows ‘shared parking” for commercial uses with complementary use patterns. For example, the same parking can be used for spaces with daytime uses (offices) and evening uses (bars and restaurants).
Fact: TDM can allow commercial parking credits for a small percentage of commercial customers who already have their cars parked at their residences and are within walking distance of the commercial uses.
Fact: TDM can allow commercial parking credits for bicycle users as long as adequate bicycle parking facilities are provided on site.
Myth: Off-site satellite parking will not work for the Village.
Fact: Off-site parking will be owned by the Village Master Association that can assess dues to pay for shuttle service from the parking lot if the service is required.
Fact: Off-site parking will only be required during the times of peak residential occupancy. Employees working within residential structures will be required to park off site during these times.
Fact: Off-site parking will be used during Village promoted “festivals” that generate peak user concentrations. This strategy is already used for similar events like the Jeld Wen Tradition golf tournament.
Myth: The parking structure near the grocery store will negatively impact the Village and adjacent residences.
Fact:The parking structure is located to provide the most convenient access to the highest parking generator in the Village, The Country Store. The parking structure will be limited to no more than 1 story above grade and will be buffered with burming and dense landscaping to make the structure largely invisible from the road.
