Windsor Residents For Preserving Downtown Parking
Parking Matters. Let's Make it Permanent.
What are the Backlots?
What are the Backlots?
What are the Backlots?
Our goal is to preserve parking in 2 of the 3 downtown Windsor Backlots. The backlots are comprised of three narrow parcels of land located behind the north side of Main street businesses; between 4th and 7th streets. The lots on the 400 and 500 block are currently used as public parking for Windsor residents, and provide all businesses i
Our goal is to preserve parking in 2 of the 3 downtown Windsor Backlots. The backlots are comprised of three narrow parcels of land located behind the north side of Main street businesses; between 4th and 7th streets. The lots on the 400 and 500 block are currently used as public parking for Windsor residents, and provide all businesses in the downtown district with "backdoor" parking alternatives for their customers, employees and tenants. These lots sit directly south of Boardwalk Park and Windsor Lake, providing convenient and proximate access for all visitors to explore and enjoy the "gem" of our beautiful town.
Slated for Development
What are the Backlots?
What are the Backlots?
Tribe Development has been selected by the Windsor Downtown Development Authority (DDA) to develop the backlots. The development would include: 12,000 sq. ft. of commercial space and 240, 1-2 bedroom residential apartments. This development would provide on-site parking for the residents of the development only and would tower at 65 feet
Tribe Development has been selected by the Windsor Downtown Development Authority (DDA) to develop the backlots. The development would include: 12,000 sq. ft. of commercial space and 240, 1-2 bedroom residential apartments. This development would provide on-site parking for the residents of the development only and would tower at 65 feet in height. (Double the height of all current buildings in downtown)
The DDA claims that their acquisition and intention for these lots was temporary parking to later be developed, even though these lots have been used as parking for many decades. These lots currently are zoned as "Temporary Parking."
The Issue
Parking Challenges
Parking Challenges
With the proposed development only providing private parking, the 350 current public parking spaces that these lots contain would virtually be eliminated. All parking would be displaced into the side streets and nearby residential areas and access to Windsor's beautiful park, lake, restaurants and businesses would be greatly restricted. T
With the proposed development only providing private parking, the 350 current public parking spaces that these lots contain would virtually be eliminated. All parking would be displaced into the side streets and nearby residential areas and access to Windsor's beautiful park, lake, restaurants and businesses would be greatly restricted. The development would also impede on the current parking needs of the existing businesses that utilize it. Furthermore, the developer may not be required to replace public parking. Windsor's residents should not have to take on the parking burden for a poorly planned development.
Parking Challenges
Parking Challenges
Parking Challenges
It is without question that downtown Windsor already has parking, traffic and congestion challenges. The last completed parking study was conducted in 2022 and the data showed that the 400 Block Backlot was being utilized at 70% capacity (All Day) and at 100% capacity during special events at Windsor Lake. The study also expanded the par
It is without question that downtown Windsor already has parking, traffic and congestion challenges. The last completed parking study was conducted in 2022 and the data showed that the 400 Block Backlot was being utilized at 70% capacity (All Day) and at 100% capacity during special events at Windsor Lake. The study also expanded the parameters to examine the residential areas near downtown Windsor. Why? To include residential areas as "new" parking solutions seems absurd. Town Leadership knows that there is a parking problem, but refuses to consider the most viable option---The Backlots. Windsor's growth has been undeniably steady. If we have a parking deficit now, imagine eliminating all public parking spaces in the backlots. Imagine trying to attend a Thursday night summer concert, a Friday night dinner at your favorite restaurant, a Saturday morning Farmer's Market, or a simple stop to the salon or hardware store.
Vote Yes on 200!
Question 200
SHALL THE TOWN OF WINDSOR MUNICIPAL CODE BE AMENDED AS FOLLOWS?
Section 1.
The Official Zoning District Map of the Town of Windsor be amended to add a “Permanent Parking” zone district as indicated and labeled “PP” on the map above.
Section 2.
Chapter 16, Article I, Section 16-1-10 is amended by adding to the table of zoning districts the following row:
PPSubarea of CBCBCentral Business
Section 3.
The table of zoning districts should add the following footnote below the last row:
*The PP zoning district was added by a citizen initiative duly adopted in November of 2022.
Section 4.
Chapter 16, Article I, is amended by adding a new Section 16-1-115 as follows:
Sec. 16-1-115. – Permanent Parking (PP district).
- Purpose. The purpose of the PP zone district is to preserve:
- Permanent parking within the CB district; and
- Vehicular and pedestrian access to the parking areas and businesses for commercial and recreational activities.
- Lot Development Standards.
- The PP zone district development will be permanently restricted to paved, striped parking following Town standards for spacing and ADA compliance.
- Areas within the PP zone district with shapes of square footage not capable of being developed into parking may be developed with open space, walking paths, art, or seating.
- Portions of the PP zone district may be developed as necessary to provide for vehicular and pedestrian access to the parking areas and for commercial activities such as pickup and delivery to businesses, or trash services.
- Use regulations. The PP zone district will only be used for parking and access as set forth in subsection (b) of this Section.
Yes _____
No ______
Join Us for An Open House at Hearth Pub & Restaurant!
January 12th, 2023
4-6 PM
205 1/2 4th Street, Windsor
*One free drink ticket per person
Come to gather information and gather together as a community to support our cause!