Landscape Improvements – 2024
What: The landscape committee was hard at work ensuring our community looks great. Notable areas being addressed include the monument at the entrance to the community and the landscaping around the clubhouse and tennis courts.
When: Mid-summer 2024
Clubhouse Upper Level Refresh – 2024
What: Several chairs in the clubhouse are in need of replacement due to damage, overuse, and age. Replacements have been ordered. Additionally, the room is being repainted and the carpet replaced.
When: Early 2024 (Mid May)
Cost: ~$8,500
Landscaping Feb/March 2024
A variety of landscaping projects were completed. These projects include removing dead or diseased trees and bushes, as well as re-landscaping the area near the baby pool. Total costs were ~$6K.
Baby Pool Repairs
What: The baby pool is being resurfaced, and the surrounding cement/tile is being repaired.
Why: This work is periodically required and is a couple of years past due.
When: December 2023
Cost: ~$15K
Quebec Fence Replacement
What: The HOA’s fence, which runs along Quebec, is past-due for replacement. The fence will be replaced with a similar cedar fence.
Why: The existing fence is at or beyond the expected lifecycle.
When: Work is expected to begin the weeks of December 4th or December 11th
Status Updates:
11/27/2023 – Permits have been received and work is scheduled
10/26/2023 – The required permits are still pending
Cost: ~$150K
A few quick notes on the project:
- Weather permitting, the project should be completed within 2-3 weeks from the start date.
- For each home impacted by this project, the time from fence removal to replacement should be approximately 2 days.
- Work will take place Monday through Friday from approximately 8 AM – 5 PM.
- Temporary fencing will be installed during the removal and replacement of each section of fence.
- Owners should take additional care of pets during fence replacement that impacts individual homes.
- Personal items should be moved away from the fence as needed.
- Some landscaping and/or tree branches that are touching the fence or otherwise impede this project may be trimmed or removed from the fence, especially if landscaping is growing on the fence such as vines.
Fence and Railing Repairs – Completed 2023
What: The railing to the clubhouse and gate to the baby pool were repaired
Why: For safety and functionality.
Cost: ~$1,500
Townhome Landscape Border Project
What: Paver walls along the front and sides of townhomes.
Why: Many years ago, the community began a project to install paver borders along the front of the townhomes to improve aesthetics. This project has been completed in phases; this last phase is intended to complete the project.
When: initially expected completion by the end of 2023 – project completion has been updated to summer 2024
Status Updates
– 5/1/2024 – The project is close to completion but currently awaiting a final shipment of materials.
– 3/4/2024 – Due to weather, several portions of the project are still pending – the current expectation is completion by April 2024
-10/27/2023 – The board selected a vendor and is working on scheduling
-10/26/2023 – Prior bids were updated to reflect costs to remove plants and other obstructions. The project is pending board approval.
Cost: ~$100K
Townhome Alley Paving – Completed 2023
What: The alley and guest parking area near 8055 E Philips.
Why: Standard repair work at the end of the alley’s lifecycle.
When: Project is ongoing – expected completion date 10/15/2023
Cost: ~$100K
Status Updates
- Following the initial re-paving project, it was determined that the foundation was insufficient in some areas. This led to the project being re-done for additional assessment of the base to determine appropriate remediation efforts.
- 10/10/2023 – after reviewing many option to address the alley paving, work is expected to be completed on October 15th
Clubhouse Lower-Level Renovations – 2024
What: The lower level of the clubhouse, including the bathrooms.
Why: The HOA is renovating the lower level and bathrooms to enhance our common areas’ overall functionality and aesthetics, improving the quality of life for all residents.
When: Demolition began late December 2023, with the project expected to be completed before the 2024 pool season.
May 1st Update: The bathroom project is progressing and expected to be finished by the time the pool opens to the community.
Cost: ~$160K
Clubhouse Entry System
What: The board approved replacing the prior lock and key with the same keycard access used for the pool and tennis courts. This system allows specific user access to be granted when the clubhouse has been rented.
Why: The prior system was very insecure, with many people in the neighborhood having the lockbox access code. Additionally, at various times, the key went missing, or the lockbox was inoperable which led to added costs to the community and prevented desired clubhouse access.
Cost: Approximately $5,700