Did You Know?
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Did You Know?
February 1, 2012
That the Pine Creek Board Of Director's meetings are open to all PCVA residents? The BOD meetings are held at 6:00 PM at Fire station 19 at 2490 Research Parkway, Colorado Springs, CO (CLICK HERE for a map http://g.co/maps/f74hu ). Here's a schedule of BOD meetings for 2012:
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Tuesday, July 24, 2012
Tuesday, September 25, 2012
Tuesday, October 23, 2012
In addition, the Annual General Meeting for all Pine Creek homewners will be on Thursday, November 08, 2012. Time and place TBD. We encourage all residents to get involved in what's going on in their HOA by attending these importane meetings.
Did You Know?
That the Community Guidelines address additions to your house? Read on from the CGs:
2.3 HOUSE ADDITIONS
2.3.1 REQUIREMENTS
Any addition or modification to the exterior appearance of a residence must match the original structure in architectural style, mass, material and color. Additions and modifications will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis and must be approved by the MC before obtaining an El Paso County Regional Building Department (RBD) or City of Colorado Springs permit. Any changes required by RBD or the City must be resubmitted to the MC for approval. Refer to Section 3 of the Design Guidelines for architectural requirements.
2.3.2 GARAGE CONVERSIONS
Refer to Section 3.4 regarding garage conversions (excerped below).
2.3.3 ROOFING REPLACEMENT (TILE OR SHINGLES)
Any replacement of the roofing material with both the exact same manufacturer type and color or a new type and color requires MC review. All submittals should include a color photo of the home/roof along with a brochure showing the type and color of replacement chosen. Owner must receive Modification Committee approval prior2 to the work being done.
3.4 GARAGES
3.4.1 GARAGE CONVERSIONS
No garage space may be converted to living area without the prior written consent of the MC. In no case may the conversion reduce the number of parking spaces within a garage to less than two.
3.4.2 GARAGE DOORS
Garage doors must remain closed at all times, except during ingress and egress from the garage and such other reasonable periods of time, as determined in the PCVA's sole discretion.
Did You Know?
1/15/2012
That You're invited to "Tastings at Cordera"?
Our neighbors to the east have invited all of Pine Creek to its third "Tastings at Cordera" event on Thursday January 19th, 2012 from 6 - 8pm at the Cordera Community Center! The Colorado Springs Conservatory will provide live music, there will be a sampling of food and drinks, and local jewelry designer, Ruben Manuel, will be there to showcase his latest collections. Plus, the Fine Arts Center will be giving a painting demonstration and providing information about their upcoming shows and exhibits. The "Tastings at Cordera" is open to the public, the cost is only $5 per person, and all proceeds will benefit various scholarship funds. Tickets may be purchased at the door. We hope to see all of you there! CLICK HERE for a map to the spacious Cordera Community Center.
Did You Know?
That the Community Guidelines requires all seasonal lighting must be taken down by January 15th? Here's the relevant info from the Community Guidelines:
2.16.2 LANDSCAPE LIGHTING
a) The use of landscape up-lighting or down-lighting is encouraged. Lighting that causes glare, discomfort or disrupts the visual environment of neighboring lots is prohibited. All lighting requires approval of the MC before installation.
b) Colored lighting other than seasonal decorative lights installed from November 15 to January 15 is prohibited. Decorative lighting installed outside the November 15 to January 15 period will not exceed 7 days.
c) Seasonal decorative lighting and decor may not be placed on any common areas maintained by the Association which includes both landscaped areas and perimeter fencing maintained by the Association.
Did You Know?
That Pine Creek residents get discounted rates on golf at the Pine Creek Golf Course? But, there's a catch - we need at least 50 Pine Creek residents (home owner or renter) to sign up as part of the Pine Creek Residents Golf Group. The deadline for taking advantage of this offer is January 31, 2012.
There are two plans for Pine Creek Residents.
Annual Pine Creek Platinum Pass
(unlimited play anytime except Saturday morning prior to 1PM, cart fees included, 50% off range balls, 10% off regular Pro Shop prices, tee times ten days in advance)
Individual $990 for one year
(no family plans - each golfer pays $990/year)
Annual Pine Creek Silver Pass
(unlimited play after 1 PM Friday – Sunday and Holidays and unlimited play Monday – Thursday, 50% off range balls, cart fees not included, 10% off regular Pro shop prices, tee times ten days in advance)
Individual $750 for one year
(no family plans - each golfer pays $750/year)
In addition, as a Platinum or Silver member, you would be eligible for access to, or in certain cases a 50% discount at other Escalante Golf properties.
If you're interested, please contact Goody Goodman at the following e-mail: hal_goodman@comcast.net. Indicate which program (Platinum or Silver) you are interested in and your phone number - he will return your call and answer any questions you may have. The deadline for taking advantage of this offer is January 31, 2012.
Here is a link to the Escalante golf properties website: http://bit.ly/uQcnWZ
Did You Know?
1/1/2012
That Pine Creek homeowners are responsible for maintaining all improvements on his or her lot in a manner consistent with the "Community-Wide Standard" as defined in Section 1.13 of the Declaration (click to download the The Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions: www.pcva.org/page.asp?id=32 ).
Homeowners are responsible for the maintenance of landscape, irrigation and sidewalks within the easements on their property. Lot owners are also responsible for the maintenance of landscape, irrigation and sidewalks in the street right-of-way from the back of curb to their property line.
Homeowners are responsible for keeping all sidewalks and driveways on their lot or within the right-of-way adjacent to their lot free from snow and ice within a 24 period after the end of a storm.
Homeowners are responsible for maintaining yard lights on their lot in like-new condition. Damaged fixtures must be replaced with the identical type and color fixture. Refer to Section 2.16.1 of the Community Guidelines (click to download the Communty Guidelines: www.pcva.org/page.asp?id=32 ). Bulbs must be replaced promptly with a 100-watt, white incandescent bulb, or equivalent compact fluorescent bulb. No other color or wattage is allowed in Pine Creek. Light poles must be painted black (Kwal Royal Ebony Black or OX9066J).
Wood and metal fencing, installed by the homeowner, must be maintained in like-new condition.
Happy New Year!
The PCVA Board of Directors and Management wishes you a happy and healthy 2012.