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Master Development Infrastrucure

Frustrated by a lack of progress, it was encouraging to hear that homeowners were independently pursuing the details associated with the Master Development infrastructure in search of a explanation that made better sense. Of course it's not their job to do so but it certainly helps the overall process and suggests the importance of the infrastructure to the community. I encourage those that have this type of information or contacts to post the details. This will provide the community with a more representative understanding of the issues, timing and also assists with directing further questions or concerns to the appropriate organization or individual. Any feedback for the more common Master Developer issues listed below?

• Entrance lighting status?
  
• Monument status?
• Park status?
• Current number of homes that have closed escrow?
• Long-term plans for entrance ground covering?

Parking

This is the topic that seems to have most at a minimum expressing their opinion. The following is an "everyday" interpretation of the parking rules followed-up by "One Perspective".

Garage Parking: CC&R's require that all garages be kept free of storage and cannot be be used in such a manner that prevents cars from being parked within the garage. The CC&R's further state that once a garage reaches intended capacity the driveway can be used for additional parking. The recent level of enforcement for this particular regulation seems to be in response to the number of homes using the garage space solely for storage with resulting cars in the driveway and streets long-term. Yes, exceptions based on vehicle sizing can be obtained however the circumstances are verified to ensure the variance is warranted out of necessity and not preference.

Street Parking: It's true that the city will not tow your operable vehicle from the street nor can the HOA insist or request that city authorities enforce HOA standards. The HOA's authority to enforce this parking violation is rooted in the binding contract that homeowners signed for both the LTCV & City in the Hills Master Association. This doesn't mean the HOA super cedes the authority of the city but rather possesses the authority to impose and collect fines based on the HOA violation. Should the homeowner pursue legal intervention, under most circumstances, the State will defer to and uphold the binding contract and imposed fines.

Common Parking? To my knowledge, there are no plans for common parking within LTCV. I find this a reasonable topic to broach based on the parking regulations, intent to enforce, and general level of concern expressed by homeowners. If interested, Contact Catherine Gross or initiate at the next HOA meeting to determine the possibilities.

HOA Enforcement Authority: The HOA wields its authority through warnings, fines, liens and even foreclosure on habitually offending residences with delinquent accounts. Ultimately conformation comes by way of "hitting you in the pocketbook" until it's in your best interest to comply, successfully achieve rule change, or move. Doesn't make it right but rather reality that HOA collect on levied fines and even foreclosure is common in communities who intend to uphold and enforce their CC& R's, rules and regulations.

One Perspective: It seems that Mrs. Weiss-Gross and Mr. Zavala are genuinely receptive to the concerns being expressed regarding the parking situation. Nothing suggests to me that their motives are anything other than doing what is in the best interest of the overall community. I encourage all of us to listen to what they have to say, constructively participate in the processes and ultimately help shape the "spirit" of CC&R enforcement by being respectful and concisely participative. The Board's typical approach or response to handling peoples situational feedback suggests to me that they are both willing to re-review "challenged" violations and also re-consider their methods of enforcement to improve the overall process, degree of homeowner comfort and involvement. I would be surprised to find enforcers of this HOA strictly calling out violations that are obvious temporary exceptions based on move-in status or in times of traditional community, holiday gathering, etc. And if this does occur, interact with them for clarification and determine what can be done moving forward. Nothing in life remains "turn-key" and therefore requires effort.