Many homeowners that are removing dead trees on their property are doing so without the prior approval of the Modifications Committee. Many homeowners are also not replacing the trees removed. Please note that dead tree removal is an exterior modification and there are community design guidelines that apply to their removal and replacement. These guidelines are in place to ensure that Pine Creek maintains its landscaped community with beautiful and dynamic yard designs.

​Please be sure you have submitted a completed Design Review Request (to include the "DRR" form, images of the tree/location, and also the specification on the proposed replacement tree) via your online homeowner portal for Modification's review and approval before initiating work. The modification request process is outlined at https://www.pcva.org/submit-a-design-review-request.html.

The following Community Guidelines (https://www.pcva.org/uploads/7/8/8/7/78875826/pcva_community_guidelines_august_20_2020__1_.pdf) sections will be helpful to you in your tree project:

• 4.13.3 Minimum Plant Material Sizes (replacement trees should be at least 2" caliper (trunk girth) for deciduous varieties and 5-foot height for all evergreen tree varieties)
• 4.13.4 Plant Material Selection (please select a tree from the Pine Creek Plant Pallette as your replacement tree)
• 4.13.7 Street Tree Landscape and Parkways(there are specific details that apply to "street trees" or the trees along the sidewalk of a property opposed to trees within the front or backyard)
• 4.13.8 Front Yard Landscape (if you are planning to remove a tree from your yard and propose to not replace it, please ensure that your yard will still meet the guidelines on the minimum planting requirements in Pine Creek)

Metco, the Pine Creek landscaping contractor, will be working throughout the community to begin shutting down the irrigation and drip systems in the next coming weeks. They will be conducting fall clean-up throughout the nice weather of November and December and the native grass areas will receive their seasonal "hair-cut" around the middle of November.

​Please be mindful of our great Metco crewmembers as they work across our grounds and let Hammersmith know of any issues!

For PCVA community areas (sidewalks in the common area):  snow is shoveled from the walks once the snow has reached a depth of 2" and the snow has ceased. While the snow removal company does apply some ice-melt in troublesome areas, pedestrians should be aware that walkways may be slippery and caution and care should be used where ice may be present. Snow removal performance does not ensure that there will be 100% no snow or ice. Please notify the Hammersmith Team of any problematic or icy areas so that known issues can be addressed. Contact them via phone 719-389-0700 or submit a work order request easily and efficiently using your homeowner portal accessed at portal.ehammersmith.com. 

​City Streets: A vast majority of streets in Pine Creek are City owned and maintained. This includes not only pothole-patching and repair issues, but snow plowing as well. If your street has not been plowed, you can request that the City come plow it very easily by issuing a request online at https://coloradosprings.gov/page/citizen-request-gocosprings-app or via the City's GoCOS! smart phone app. 

The Modifications, Grounds, and Community Connections Committees need new volunteers!
Please review the duties at https://www.pcva.org/resident-committees.html and then email PineCreek@ehammersmith.com should you be interested in these fun volunteer opportunities in Pine Creek!

Additionally, there will be two seats on the Board of Directors up for election this year. The two sitting members will also be running for reelection. If you are interested in running for a Board Seat,  please see the recent article on PCVA.org: https://www.pcva.org/pcva-news/call-for-pcva-board-of-directors-candidates

The Annual Meeting will be held virtually on November 17th. Be on the lookout for the meeting packet in your mail in the coming weeks.  The mailing will include the 2022 draft budget for the Association as well as your homeowner proxy. Please be sure to return your proxy if you are unable to join the meeting. This packet will be sent to your preferred mailing address on file with the HOA's management company, so if you need to update this, please login to your homeowner portal and do so as soon as possible. Hammersmith's Community Care department is available to help with portal access should you need any assistance: 8am-8pm, Monday-Sunday, 719-389-0700