[WIA-Info] All Wiltondale Residents - Your Input is Requested
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- Date: Wed, 25 Feb 2015 22:03:38 -0500
To all Wiltondale residents: Your input is needed on an important matter.
Please read this entire message.
Background: Wiltondale Parking
You may be aware that Wiltondale has a constant problem with non-residents
parking in some areas of the neighborhood. While this is primarily due to
Towson University (TU) students and affecting Worcester Road by the York
Road entrance as well as Aintree Road, Newberry Lane also has its fair share
of non-resident parkers who are visiting the nursing home on the other side
of Stevenson Lane. As a result, most of the vehicles parked in these areas
throughout any given day are non-residents. This often leaves residents with
no spaces in front of their home to park their own vehicles and can make it
difficult for residents to get in and out of the neighborhood. In addition,
there have been several incidents of TU students being rude, vulgar and even
threatening to residents.
Over the years, the Wiltondale Improvement Association (WIA) explored
various strategies to help affected residents address this problem resulting
from ever-growing TU enrollment with only minimal success. However, with the
support of County Executive Kevin Kamenetz, Councilman David Marks (District
5) and the Towson University Office of the President, residents of
Wiltondale are now in a position to initiate steps to create residential
permit parking zones as other nearby neighborhoods impacted by the same
problem have done. Please note the WIA's role is limited to ensuring that
residents outside of these areas are fully aware of the impact that
establishing these zones may have on them. It is up to the affected
residents to determine whether permit parking zones are established and this
communication to you serves as the first step in the process.
Permit Parking Zones
For all of the proposed zones, the restricted parking will be in effect on
Monday through Friday during the day. We will be able to set the specific
restrictions ourselves. Those already in effect and successfully deterring
students along Cedar Ave would probably make the most sense. When you look
at the maps of all current zones in Towson
(http://tinyurl.com/towsonparkingmap), it becomes clear why Worcester and
Aintree Roads are experiencing the problem. These are the closest streets to
Towson University that still allow free unrestricted parking.
Proposed: Worcester and Aintree Roads
Currently, the zones being considered include Worcester Road (houses
500-511) and Aintree Road (houses 1-7 odd, 4-16 even). It can extend east on
Worcester and north on Aintree as far as a majority of affected residents
will support.
Potential: Newberry Lane
Since no one actually resides on Newberry Lane, there is question whether
the section of Newberry between Stevenson Road and Sussex Road would
qualify. However, if residents would like to explore a permit parking zone,
please participate in the following online survey to voice your opinions on
the matter.
For Consideration
Residents close to York Road on Yarmouth and Wilton Roads as well as house
numbers higher than 511 on Worcester Road and higher than 16 on Aintree Road
should pay particular attention. It is likely that you may begin
experiencing student parking in front of your homes as soon as the permit
parking zones are established. You have the opportunity now to have your
home included in the proposed zones or establish zones in your areas to
preemptively prevent TU students from parking in front of your house. If you
choose to wait to see if the problem develops and to what extent, it will be
up to you and other affected residents to initiate and pursue the process to
have the zone extended to your area.
Enforcement
Baltimore County will enforce the permit parking zones, which will result in
citations for the violators. As violators accumulate citations, the cars may
then be towed in accordance with County guidelines.
Next Steps: Participate in the online Survey before Monday March 9, 2015
We are sending this message to gather input on the initiative from all
residents, and it is vital that we hear from all residents in the proposed
zones as well as residents near proposed zones because 65% of the total
number of residents in a proposed zone must be in favor. Please take just a
few minutes to respond to this very brief two question survey, which
includes an opportunity to express additional comments:
http://tinyurl.com/wiaparkingsurvey
If input from you supports permit parking zones, the next step will be for
affected residents to send a signed petition in to the Baltimore County to
proceed with establishing the zones.
Additional Information
For your reference, here is a summary of the details regarding residential
permit parking:
* 65% of the total number of residents in a proposed zone must be in
favor
* The restricted parking will be in effect on Monday through Friday
during the day
* Cost per vehicle is $32 for first year only and then $12/year for
renewals thereafter
* Optional visitor permits may be purchased for $32 the first year
only and $12/year for renewals thereafter for a packet of 10 one-time use
passes that are valid for up to 7 days
* Senior citizens do not have to pay a fee for permits for vehicles
they own or for visitor permits
* Annual and temporary both expire every July 31 and must be renewed
* Permits may be applied for and renewed online, by mail or in person
* Additional information is available on Baltimore County's website:
http://tinyurl.com/oqtt4pd
If you have any questions, you can reach Susan Behm (Aintree zone lead),
Craig DeMallie (Worcester zone lead) or Jen Balzano (Newberry lead) by
sending an e-mail to Parking@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx <mailto:Parking@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
.
This issue will be discussed at the WIA board meeting on March 10 beginning
at 7:30 p.m. The meeting is held at Ascension Lutheran Church in the Luther
Room. Please use the Yarmouth Road entrance. Councilman Marks will be
present along with a representative from the Department of Public Works.
Anyone interested in learning more about this issue or expressing their
position on the subject is encouraged to attend.
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