Good afternoon, Sonoma Verde!
The weather has finally started changing, and we will be Fall-ing back this weekend, so the days will get shorter. Don't forget to change your clocks on Saturday when you go to bed!
As usual, we have a few updates to share and a few items throughout the community that we would like to make sure you are aware of:
Community Standards
Fencing
The time has come for some homes in the community to re-stain their garage doors and fences. Some fences need repair or replacement. If you have something planned, please let me know so I can make notes. I will be sending notices for these items again soon.
Signs
Commercial advertisement signs are not permitted. Signs for active work on a home, such as a pool installation, are allowed but must be removed when the work is completed. Religious or school signs are permitted. Political signs are only allowed during voting periods.
Garage Sales
Individual garage sales are not permitted in Sonoma Verde per the
Garage Sale Policy established by the community's Board of Directors. Estate sales and garage sales are coordinated by the Association two times per year, during April and September. Please make plans to host your garage sales during the approved times.
Parking
I have seen some vehicles parked perpendicular to the curb in cul-de-sacs. This is a hazard to the entire street as EMT/Fire will not be able to come down the road and turn. Please use your driveway, garage, or park parallel to the curb. And remember that trailers are not permitted to be stored in the community.
Trash
We had severe wind last week that caused trash to blow all over the community. I chased down some Halloween decorations on Bertino Way and trash bins on Via Toscana. Please bring your cans in once they have been emptied on collection day if you are home, and offer to help a neighbor if they are away. We are also cracking down on the builders for trash from construction sites, which has been a noticeable issue.
Amenities
Clock
The clock was struck by lightning the weekend of Oct 8. We did not know this until Americlock was here to make repairs. We have opened an insurance claim, and we are working to settle and make repairs asap.
Pond Fountain
The motor in the pond fountain has failed. Upon inspection, the Board felt this would be the appropriate time to replace the old fountain and lighting with new equipment. We are waiting for replacement estimates and Board approval before we move forward with this project.
Fields
We are hoping to have all of the fields open soon. Since the rain this week, it may be a little longer; however, the development team is working on getting them all open for play.
Association Staff
We now have two staff members on-site full-time here at Sonoma Verde! Now that Jamie will be working here in the community, please update your contact information for her. You can reach her at the office number, (972)210-7120, or by email as always at
jpatterson@ccmcnet.com.
As always, if you have any questions or would like to see a topic addressed, please don't hesitate to let me know, and I will be happy to help!
Thank you,
Jamie Patterson
Community Manager
