February 23, 2010

Alterations of your Home's Exterior & Landscape Requires ARC Approval

Spring is around the corner! You may be thinking of making some alterations or improvements to the exterior of your home or perhaps your yard. If you plan on doing so, please read through the newly revised Architectural & Landscape Change Application Guide. It describes some of the projects that require an application and some that don't.

Now is the perfect time to start planning landscape improvements, new decks, and other exterior projects. Designers generally encourage planning mid-winter before the Spring rush. Submitting your applications prior to the ARC's peak season will also ensure that you'll have the approvals you need when you're ready to start your projects.

February 11, 2010

SFV Board Meeting planned for Wednesday, February 17 at 7:00PM

Victor Gardens Single Family Village Homeowner's Association Board is meeting on Wednesday, February 17 at the Sertino's Cafe. The meeting will start at 7:00pm. This and other future events are posted on the new neighborhood calendar. The agenda is available here. Residents are encouraged to attend, and address the Board with any concerns during the meetings Resident Forum.

Minutes for the latest SFV Board/ARC, Master ARC, and Master Board meetings were recently posted within Association Info pages within victorgardensnews.org


February 10, 2010

Master ARC Meeting set for Wednesday, March 10, 6:00pm

Victor Gardens Community Association's (Master) Architectural Review Committee will meet on Wednesday, March 10 at Sertino's Cafe in Hugo. The meeting will start at 6:00pm. Past Agendas and Minutes are posted within the Master Association Info page.


February 2, 2010

Snow Removal Update

After noticing damage caused by sidewalk snowplowing, a few residents contacted Community Manager, Casey Groff. One of the residents included me in his correspondence and wrote, "[Contractors] are continuing to use a plow that is significantly wider than our sidewalks (by 1-2 feet it appears), and the result is significant grass damage and shrub damage (see attached photos) and potentially sprinkler head damage. I took pictures of my property as well as my two neighbors to the west. Also, I believe [another resident] spoke with you last week regarding damage to a larger tree limb on his boulevard..."

Casey confirmed the damage afterwards during a site inspection. She included me in her email response, "Thank you for your email and photos. I was out on site yesterday and met with Dan with Goetz to look at and discuss the damage throughout the property and the plan for replacement of sod in early spring. I am confident that Dan and the Principal of Goetz (who later arrived on site) understand their responsibility for repairing damage caused by them, per the Contract between Goetz and the Association. Community Development will hold the last payment until all of the damaged turf is replaced. Payment will not be released until an inspection by me (and the Board if it wants to be present) is performed."

She reported yesterday, February 1st, that Goetz "... did agree that the sidewalks are being plowed too wide. They are purchasing smaller width brackets with narrower tires and rims for the bobcats."