Pay to park in Seaside?

[tsutcli]

How would the word get out to new people and those not familiar with the area about where this lot is located? Locals of course would know but by who and how would others be redirected? We have arrived at the "saturation cliff" in this area vis-a-vie tourist density. Who is going to stop the TDC from making this increasingly worse every year.

 

[Zebraspots]

Didn't I read on this message board that parking got restricted in Grayton this summer and that people had to park in a lot north of 30A and take a shuttle bus to the businesses there? Maybe that's the solution for Seaside. During the busy times of the year, the parking area where people park for the Seaside Marathon and 5K (by Suntrust) could be used, people parking there could be shuttled to/from Seaside, and a parking fee could be charged for people not willing to take a shuttle.

I'm sure someone will point out holes in this idea. No problem -- I won't be offended.

I think it is a good solution - though when multiple communities are outgrowing their parking needs we really need to be looking at ways to move more people around without their vehicles.

 

[coondog]

One of the restaurant owners in Seaside reported that yesterday they were a) down 50 covers from the day before, b) did not have a single transaction at the bar at lunch time, and c) had 50% of their dinner reservations cancelled, or guests did not show up.

 

[seal]

This will kill local patronage of Seaside. Could not be worse timing now that the merchants are counting on the locals to come out of Summer hibernation.

I'm sure the merchants of Gulf Place, Seagrove, Watercolor, Seacrest, and Rosemary are celebrating.

 

[tsutcli]

I think it is a good solution - though when multiple communities are outgrowing their parking needs we really need to be looking at ways to move more people around without their vehicles.

I think this property is owned by Watercolor (ST.Joe). Why would they want to do anything to help Seaside, a competitor? This area has been sowing the seeds of its own destruction for years through over-development and traffic studies which are ignored before projects are approved. Everyone knows that code enforcement is a joke around here. I have personal experience with a project near me on the beach that was approved as comprised of 3 BR condos, three to the building. After construction, these were boldly advertised and sold as 5 BR units. Called code people about this and were told they couldn't do anything. Now they squeeze many more people into these with inadequate parking and overflow parks on the right of way. I'm sure this senario has been repeated many times over.

 

[Paula]

Guess we won't be stopping by Modica to get our favorite sourdough french bread. This parking will more than double the cost of the bread in both time and money. I guess one of us can wait in the car while the other runs in and gets it, but that's not going to help the parking/traffic flow situation either.

 

[James Bentwood]

I think this property is owned by Watercolor (ST.Joe). Why would they want to do anything to help Seaside, a competitor? This area has been sowing the seeds of its own destruction for years through over-development and traffic studies which are ignored before projects are approved. Everyone knows that code enforcement is a joke around here. I have personal experience with a project near me on the beach that was approved as comprised of 3 BR condos, three to the building. After construction, these were boldly advertised and sold as 5 BR units. Called code people about this and were told they couldn't do anything. Now they squeeze many more people into these with inadequate parking and overflow parks on the right of way. I'm sure this senario has been repeated many times over.

Destruction? Really? A tad dramatic.

I believe parking is regulated by square footage. It doesn't matter if you call it a 3br or a 10br. Of course it would matter to the buyer if they thought they bought a 5br and walked in and it only had 3. So I am calling bull on you. Also, parking on the public right away is allowed.

Sounds like maybe you have some other issue with the project. You sound just like a few others I know who moved here and now don't want anyone else to.

So many negative posts from you. I wish you would just start a gripe thread and tell us what's really bothering you. Let it flow until you have nothing else to do but take a serene walk ont he beach.

 

[Lake View Too]

In general, kids, I think we have seen an over-reaction, similar in nature to the oil spill scare. I have absolutely no facts to on, but from general observations, I think, just maybe, Seaside was trying out this valet parking scheme for events only​. There was a concert the other night, and that's when they tried it. Everything is back to normal now. Put down the pitchforks.

 

[tsutcli]

Number of required parking spaces is determined by number of bedrooms. And while it is allowed to park on right of way it does nothing to add to the " Scenic Corridor" designation which so many people worked hard to obtain. As I said in another post, and I've read other people here say the same thing, it is becoming a little too much like Little Destin here.
I guess it depends on your definition of what destruction is, how far do things have to go? Is there anyone who thinks the character of the area hasn't changed for the worst over the years? The fact of this thread is one example that it has. "Dramatic" - maybe, but it's appropriate if you care, or are you one of those who only care about putting "heads in beds".
And I would take a walk on the beach if I could make my way around the private beach signs, holes in the sand, avoid dogs off the leash, etc. that are the complaints of many here if you believe them.

 

[beachma]

In general, kids, I think we have seen an over-reaction, similar in nature to the oil spill scare. I have absolutely no facts to on, but from general observations, I think, just maybe, Seaside was trying out this valet parking scheme for events only​. There was a concert the other night, and that's when they tried it. Everything is back to normal now. Put down the pitchforks.

So you are saying that when we come down next week, paying for parking will not be an issue at Seaside?