More Help Is Needed!
Clemens Square Water Feature
As agreed at the Membership Meeting to discuss the budget in November
2005, the water feature in Clemens Square has been replanted with
water plants and plans are underway to restock the pond with goldfish
after the plants create a healthy balance.
However, as mentioned in a newsletter article in May, help is needed
from all residents to keep this area in good condition. On two separate
occasions during June, children were seen playing in the pond itself
or climbing on rocks around the water. This has become a serious
problem. Not only is this harmful to growth and upkeep of the plants
and fish, it is also dangerous for small children who may lose footing
on the rocks and fall. Again, all residents (and particularly parents)
are requested to help keep visitors and children in the neighborhood
from playing directly in the water and on the rocks, and to keep
foreign articles and rocks from being thrown into the basin.
Norwood Creek Water Gardens of Statesville has done an excellent
job of maintaining this fountain and the one at the entrance to St.
Albans Lane. However, it is costly to maintain vegetation and fish.
If problems continue to be experienced in this area, the Association
will be forced to revert to a more static display and to discontinue
maintenance of the water feature.
Thank you for your help!
Parking Restrictions on Streets - Reminder
Exhibit C (Canons of Conduct) outlines restricted and prohibited
activities in the neighborhood. Under Section 2a, parking of vehicles
in the neighborhood is covered as follows:
The following activities are prohibited within all Peer Groups
unless expressly authorized . . . by the Council of Stewards:
Parking of vehicles on public streets or thoroughfares, or parking
of commercial vehicles or equipment, mobile homes, recreational vehicles,
golf carts, boats and other watercraft, trailers, stored vehicles
or inoperable vehicles in places other than enclosed garages, provided
that:
Construction, service, and delivery vehicles shall be exempt from
this provision during daylight hours for such period of time as is
reasonably necessary.
Passenger vehicles may be parked in a driveway for less than a
four hour period, or otherwise no closer than 10 feet behind the
minimum front setback or 10 feet behind the front plane of the dwelling,
whichever is further from the street.
Guests’ and invitees’ vehicles shall be exempt from
this provision so long as such vehicle remains on the public street
or thoroughfare no longer than 48 hours at a time.
In order to provide for the orderly administration of parking spaces
within the Townhome Peer Group, parking spaces located on the Common
areas (pads between units in byways) shall be dedicated to the exclusive
use of the unit to which it is assigned. These pads have been pre-assigned
to units with casitas and may NOT be used by other townhome residents.
Not all pads have been marked, but with the exception of a number
of places along Miriam G. Tuttle Byway (behind South Faulkner townhomes),
nearly all other parking pads have been assigned and are not available.
In summary, parking is permitted along streets during daylight
hours for brief periods, but with the exception of house guests as
described above, parking is NOT PERMITTED at night by residents.
Although parking on the graveled areas in front of the Town Parks
during the evening is a short-term alternative, the obvious solution
is garage parking. Flyers were distributed on improperly parked vehicles
early in 2005. This improved the situation for a brief period, but
recent observations indicate that the violation continues.
Residents are urged to comply with Covenant restrictions. Until
now, some restrictions have been overlooked due to a lack of adequate
enforcement guidelines and policies. These Policies and Procedures
have recently been reviewed by the Association’s attorney and
are expected to be adopted at the August Council of Stewards meeting.
It will include a summary of the most common violations and associated
fines. After that time, residents should expect strict application
and enforcement of penalties for all Covenant violations, including
parking. Within the next few months, residents should expect to again
see reminder flyers on improperly parked vehicles and possible notification
of violation by Abbot Enterprises, the Association’s management
company.
It should also be noted that parking facing traffic is prohibited
by a Town of Davidson ordinance. Residents have been ticketed in
the past for such violation.
Yard Care and Maintenance
When the Landscape & Grounds Committee initiated the “Yard-of-the-Month” award,
it was hoped that owners and residents throughout New Neighborhood
would take greater pride and ownership in the maintenance and upkeep
of their yards. The award has had a positive effect based on the
comments received. The extra time, energy and money that residents
expend on their yards not only enhance the value of their homes and
the homes around them, but the care also fosters a positive image
of the entire neighborhood.
However, along with this improvement, there have been several complaints
about neighbors not maintaining lawns as they should. The Covenant
clearly expects that owners and residents maintain an appealing look
to their property. In particular, the strip of lawn between the sidewalk
and the street has been a prime source of neglect in many cases.
In single family homes, this area, including care of trees or shrubs
within that area, is the responsibility of the homeowner and should
be maintained to the same standard as the rest of the yard.
Abbott Enterprises makes note of potential Covenant violations
during monthly tours of the neighborhood and brings these issues
to the attention of the Association. Neighbors may also file formal
complaints with Abbott or with specific committees. Failure to provide
appropriate care and upkeep of lawn areas can result in Covenant
violations and potential assessments.
Please help maintain the beauty and image of our neighborhood!
Newsletter Delivery Volunteers
Many thanks are due our newsletter delivery volunteers each month.
The June volunteers included Adria & Woody Appleby & Brandon
Burrows, Barbara Doster, Tom Fischer, Nick Macos, Norm Reid, Dave
Smith, Norma Stewart, and John & Marcia Williamson.
If you wish to volunteer, please call Dave Smith at 704.987.1472
(e-mail at davidbsmith@bellsouth.net).
Reporting of Issues, Complaints, or Maintenance
Needs
If you have an issue or complaint to report, please
contact Vera Victorino (or a representative) at Abbott Enterprises.
Maintenance needs should also be reported to Abbott. Covenant questions
can also be addressed to Abbott or to the appropriate Association
committee. Committee member names and numbers can be found in past
newsletters listed on the website. Landscape or architectural issues
may be addressed to the appropriate committee, but Abbott will forward
such information if they are contacted first.
Do not contact
Doug Boone for any Association issues.
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