Middle School Auxiliary Road Parking Feedback 

Outstanding idea and I know it will be very much appreciated by middle school faculty.  Thank you. Dawn Bates, Leslie Williams, Margit Lanze, Pat Martina

A good proposal! Parking can be very tight in that area and the extra spots would certainly help.  Kevin Martin, Scott Korbin, Regina Henry, Ellen Allen, Rosie B., Robin Ramger, Ellen Schwartz, Alan Rosen

I am highly in favor of this proposal but would want to make sure the parking area had dedicated spaces for faculty.  As well, I was appalled at the fact that RM’s car was hit and damaged and that one of our parents simply drove away.  This is a good addition that will hopefully help us avoid any incidences like this in the future. – Joselyn

This is a great idea.  It will help tremendously in scheduling summer camps in the MS.  Right now we’re scheduling them primarily in the US which is partially due to parking.  Due to the fact that we are planning more camps in the Middle School this summer, is there a time frame as to when this will take place?  Will it interrupt the parking/pick up schedule for the summer campers?  Thanks, Kris

Was not able to view the second document, but from the information given and the outline on the first file - it looks and sounds like a great idea!  I would recommend as many spaces as you can put in.  Parking is always tight over there, especially during sporting events.  Thanks for addressing the issues and keeping us moving forward.  Julanne Kalin

My vote on the Grounds Committee (which I believe voted unanimously) was to approve this plan.  Thanks for moving ahead with it.  I agree with the details and argument of the proposal as Jess wrote it up, with one exception: there is a tree currently in one of the proposed slots on the left hand side of the road.  We discussed keeping the tree (myrtle?) for aesthetics and good practices, and again the whole committee agreed they wanted to keep the tree. Thanks, Palmer

Perhaps sidewalk behind the concrete stops (along the southern edge of the new parking slots) linking to the sidewalk along the main drive?  speed bump east of (prior to) the parking area (since backing out from the slots will be "blind" if you assume a car / SUV  is parked to the eastern side of your car? Overall, great idea (I am currently a "lawn parker"),thanks for sharing, Dan

Don, I think this is a very necessary idea. I for one would use it and it might avoid parents crashing into faculty/employees cars since it should eradicate the need to park on the hill when all other spaces are filled.  Caroline

I think adding the parking is a great idea.  Would you consider the use of permeable paving to reduce storm water runoff?  Joanne Eder

Thanks for easy to review proposal with cost. Need to know how much time it will take to complete and during construction is there any disruption to traffic flow.In general, I support based on this scope.Kumar Namdev

I think it would be better to add parking spots along the first base side of the baseball field and along the road beside the new softball field. If you can do that and add the hill side lot as well that is even better. Best regards, Mark Easley Sr.

I think this is a good idea. I do think that certain spots should be designated teacher spots so that the primary purpose of this parking is fulfilled. I doubt it will have much impact on the 3.05-3.15 crush of cars and poor driving associated with that!Naomi

As with all good sidewalk placement, just better to wait to see where the path is and then pave. Since this has virtually become parking during any MS event, I think it is a great idea to pave where folks are going to park anyway. Lynn Yanyo

I think this is a great idea. But, I have a concern for employees (primarily coaches) getting busses safely from the bus lot to their team’s pick up spot in the afternoons. Can the school include a “service” road for buses that would exit onto Research Drive in front of the proposed MS parking lot? Or, could the school build an entrance road for the proposed lot and a separate exit road for buses? This exit road would make it easier and safer to get buses to pick up locations after school without delay. There is a small issue now with employees/coaches getting buses out of the lot safely near the end of school days (the potential for hitting a vehicle has increased because of where people are now parking while waiting for school to let out), and I can see a bigger problem if the only exit for buses becomes a parking lot giving the possibility of people parking on both sides of the proposed lot while waiting. I would be glad to stop by and talk to you about what I am suggesting. Thanks for asking for feedback. Eric Moore

I welcome this addition to the parking for CA.  Although our son is now in US, this was indeed an issue for us while in MS. This will help increase the safety of parking and driving in this area. My 2 concerns with this plan, which should be manageable: (1) Preservation of the large trees near this parking area. These are priceless for the campus. Ensure construction does not damage the root systems or cut off water supply. (2) Encouragement of MS students to run up to / congregate at this area during after-school pickup, making it more difficult for the faculty attending the carpool pickup to keep an eye on them. Thank you for the opportunity to offer feedback on this.  Bob Evans

Love the idea.  Would it be possible to add even more spaces by converting the grass area closest to Research Drive into a small lot.  Perhaps the topography and/or cost would not permit this but thought it was worth asking. Jennifer Landry
 

I highly support the additional parking. As a bus driver, I am assuming from the looks of the drawing the roadway between the parked vehicles will be adequate for maneuvering a bus. Wanda
 

Great idea Don.  Parking during Meet the Teacher night etc will also benefit, in fact based on the drawing it looks like you could, if affordable, continue the parking all the way down to connect with the other end where parking already exists. Thanks for the opportunity for comment, Celeste 

Thank you for the opportunity to provide input.  As you know, this area is already used for parking at the end of the day, and there still does not seem to be enough spots.  How about expanding the proposed parking with more parking spots along Research Drive?  My two cents.  Thanks again, Robert Reichel

I believe that Jess Garcia spoke with you about the Japanese dry garden sixth graders are designing for the area just beyond the new parking space.  He had informed me that the parking was going to be extended and I had the students plan for this.  From the image you sent, it appears the ‘garden’ is not being invaded.  The second parking space area does appear to be replacing the second a garden area (where the pink Japanese maples(?) currently are.  Will those trees be removed to permit more parking?  I would like another class of sixth graders to design a walking labyrinth in connection with our study of Japan and Asia.  I have not spoken with Mr. Garcia about this addition and therefore did not expect that he would have known my thoughts. Please let me know if the additional parking will replace the beautiful trees in that area.  The middle school is rapidly losing all options for beauty and children’s activities by adding the new parking areas.  I am also concerned that the additional pavement will force run off rain water to end up making the grounds surrounding the middle school building even soggier than it already is.  Thank you for requesting questions and feedback.  Sarah

I like the idea – after school this area is very congested especially when our Charger buses attempt to move through this area.  The additional parking will be a welcome relief by many folks.  Kim Cherre

I couldn't read the Word doc attached, but looked at the site plan.  I recommend that you run this by the sustainability committee for input on how this might impact their mission, etc.  Does the area have to be paved or can a more environmentally friendly surface be used? Are you thinking that any trees would have to be removed?  Could there be some landscaping added to offset the environmental impact? Thanks—Cris Karasek