District, River of Grace discuss interim parking‑maintenance agreement and shared-use terms

District staff told the board they have discussed an interim parking common maintenance agreement with River of Grace for the shared parking area near 63 and 79 Spalding. The interim agreement is intended to clarify maintenance responsibilities and allow current users to share the lot while future property tie‑ins and additional development proceed.

Staff said they expect two agreements: an interim agreement for immediate needs that ties maintenance obligations to the parcels (so responsibilities transfer with the property), and a later, more comprehensive agreement to accommodate future tie‑ins. The district shared a draft with River of Grace and is waiting for feedback.

Board members and staff discussed parking counts and the county’s upcoming review of parking requirements for the adjacent new building. Staff said the church that currently owns a nearby lot has 47 dedicated spaces and that the district is exploring an understanding with the church to use some of those spaces during weekday hours when the church’s peak demand is low. Staff cautioned that any arrangement would still be subject to county review during the development‑plan process and that obligations should be written to run with the property so future owners inherit the terms.

Staff said if future buyers or owners change occupancy in ways that increase peak demand, they would likely be required to add parking in compliance with county rules. The work‑session discussion did not include a formal vote; staff will finalize draft language and return it for board consideration.