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03 April 2021

Dear GCA member,

Here is your latest newsletter from the GCA. As always, we welcome your feedback.

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Spring Yard Debris Pick-up

Begins April 5th

For the yard debris pickup, all branches should be placed within 1 foot of the curb by 7 a.m. on 5 April with the cut end toward the street. No stumps, dirt, trash, or other yard debris will be collected. Anyone living near a GCA Common Area is invited to bring fallen branches to the curb.

Two things are important to note. If your materials are not at the curb on Monday morning, 5 April, at 7 AM, you may miss the cycle. We will not return to pick up late materials. Material must be placed within one foot of the curb. This was problematic in the fall pickup, so please put your yard debris at the curb, no exceptions.

If your material is not picked up on day one, not to worry, it will take about a week to finish the Glenmore circuit. Remember, there is only one pass per residence and Common Area by the contractor. Please be ready!

Equestrian Center News

The current operator of our Equestrian Center will be leaving the facility at the end of April. Efforts are underway by the Equestrian Committee and Board of Directors to locate another operator for the facility. The intent is to find a tenant willing to offer equestrian services to all residents of Glenmore. We expect this process to take several months with the hope to have the property occupied by the end of the summer.

Tree Disease Awareness

Recently we have become aware of diseased maple trees in our community. Specifically the maple trees in the median on Piper Way and near the doggie poop station have been diagnosed with Gloomy Scale and Sooty Mold. Per the experts, this is unusual for Central Virginia although it is prevalent in Northern and Southern Virginia. We are in the process of treating the trees in hopes of saving them.

Please keep an eye on your trees and contact an arborist if you see anything similar.

Rivanna River Trail

Please be aware that the Rivanna River Trail has experienced continued erosion over the winter months. The County will be marking dangerous areas with tape in the coming days. Use caution when walking this trail.

If conditions continue to deteriorate, the Board of Directors in conjunction with the County, may temporarily close the Rivanna River path due to safety concerns.

Coyote Activity

Please be aware that there has been increased coyote activity in our area. Please notify the GCA of any specific sightings.

ARB/ARC Rules & Requirements -

Tree Removal

The Architectural Review Board and Architectural Review Committee receive many questions from residents regarding required approvals for the removal of trees in the neighborhood. The Glenmore Covenants & Restrictions Article IX, Section 2 - Landscape Guidelines state:

"no trees measuring six (6) inches of more in diameter at a point two (2) feet above ground level may be removed from Common Areas, Residential Lots, and Family Dwelling Units without the prior written approval of the Association. Approval for the removal of trees located within ten (10) feet of the main dwelling or accessory building or within ten (10) feet of the approved site for such building will be granted unless such removal will substantially decrease the beauty of the property. The provisions of this paragraph 2 shall in no way constitute a waiver of the requirement to receive prior written approval for any alteration of topographic or vegetation characteristics, pursuant to the provisions of paragraph 1 of this Article, other than for those alteration specifically authorized in said Glenmore Architectural and Landscape Guidelines."

In addition Regulation 2016-05 requires lots with dwellings will have "No dead trees or shrubs in the front of the house or visible from the street" and "No dead or leaning trees posing a hazard to neighboring property"

Additional information may also be located here in the Glenmore ALR

If you believe you have a tree needing to be removed, please submit a property modification request here

Seeking Community Assistance

The Glenmore Board of Directors is in need of our residents expertise. If you have a background and an interest in contributing to any of the following, please contact President@Glenmore-Community.org

Communications and/or Marketing Background
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The GCA Board

Scooters - Rules of the Road

The Board has received concern from residents regarding the use of scooters and other electric vehicles on the streets of Glenmore. We thought it would be pertinent to remind everyone that electric scooters and skateboards are regulated by the State of Virginia - 46.2-908.1.

"no person shall at any time or at any location... operate a motorized skateboard or scooter at a speed faster than 20 mph... No person less than 14 years old shall drive any electric... motorized skateboard or scooter... unless under the immediate supervision of a person who is at least 18 years old."

No matter what you are riding lets remember to share the road! Please be kind, be safe, be aware and obey the rules. Please have your kids always wear a helmet.