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| Notes from the ACC Our committee is not a group of zealots, patrolling the neighborhood and looking to cram every paragraph of the covenants down peoples' throats. We're just home owners that want to live in a nice neighborhood and we were elected by people who feel the same. We understand no one likes being told what they can and can't do, especially on their own property. However, this committee has been entrusted to do what we can to keep Valley Creek looking nice. The covenants, which we all adopted by buying property here, are our guidelines.� Our committee welcomes suggestions and appreciates your input. Let us know if we're not paying enough attention to things that concern you, or too much attention to things that don't. Most complaint calls are for parked cars, trailers, campers and boats that have become a nuisance.�That is why you read about it in just about every newsletter. If you must park in the street from time to time, take a look around and make sure you're not directly across from a neighbors driveway. It's just a little courtesy, but it might mean a lot to a neighbor. Give us a call if you have any questions or concerns. Sincerely, �- Larry Green |
| Frequently Asked Questions Q. Why do I need to submit plans for certain home improvements? A. There is a deck in a nearby neighborhood that is detached from the house and 8 feet off the ground. It looms over the back yards of two other homes, invading those homeowners' privacy. The deck's owner did not consider the impact on the neighbors. There were no covenants or architectural committee in this neighborhood to prevent this situation. Plans should be submitted so that we might avoid similar situations here in Valley Creek. We do appreciate the unique tastes of the individual. However, we have joined a community, not just bought a house. We have to give some consideration to the neighborhood as a whole and not just our own plot of land. Q. What kind of improvements need approval from the ACC? A. Just about all outdoor improvements or changes, however, the current committee is primarily concerned with the following: Pools, Fences, Decks, Mini-barns, Porch enclosures, Kennels, Satellite dishes and other exterior construction. Although things like landscaping and what color you paint your front door should be approved, no one on the current committee will come bothering you about paperwork . . . unless the improvement creates a problem with neighbors or is prohibited by the covenants. Q. What do I need to submit for ACC approval? A. For fences, decks, mini-barns and other structures, we generally ask for a simple sketch of your property and home (a copy the plot plan you received at closing works well) and where the new structure will be located. We also need to know the rough dimensions of the structure and style. Brochures or newspaper ads of the structure are nice, if available. Q. Then what happens? A. After the we receive the plans the ACC will arrange to meet and discuss the plans. We occasionally walk or drive by to assess any impact to neighbors. If there are any questions or concerns about the plans, we'll give you a call. The ACC must respond within 14 days or you may proceed with your plans as submitted. Please note: Unless you sent your plans via certified mail and know we have your plans, give one of us a call to make sure we have them. We are usually able to respond within 7 days. We will return all submitted materials. Q. What types of complaints can we contact the ACC about? A. We're mostly interested in things that harm the look and feel of the neighborhood. � Badly maintained yards, homes or fences � Broken down vehicles � Vehicles stored in the street or in the yard � Things most suburbanites would consider an eyesore Q. OK, this question isn't frequently asked - actually it's never been asked, but I'm sure people are just aching to know . . . What types of complaints should we not contact the ACC about? A. Good question. Things we would rather not hear about are: � Somebody's dog/cat is pooping in my yard/kid's sandbox - try talking to your neighbor(s) - if that doesn't work, try animal control � Somebody's kids keep running through my yard - try asking the kids to stay out of your yard or talk to their parents � My neighbor's yard is covered with dandelions - try talking to your neighbor(s) - keep in mind not everyone can afford a lawn care service and some people may still think of them as 'flowers' � There are kids hanging out at the gazebo - as long as they aren't causing trouble, who cares? - if they are causing trouble, try talking to their parents or calling the police � My neighbor's dog, music, lawnmower is too loud - try talking to your neighbor(s) - if that doesn't work and they're breaking some sort of nuisance law, call the police You may notice there is a common theme in the suggested solutions. These are issues that you can normally handle yourself or there are trained professionals to do it for you. We're not trying to avoid involvement, we just don't think we're as effective in such matters. |
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| The Architectural Control Committee (ACC) is comprised of elected homeowners who volunteer their time to help keep Valley Creek looking nice. This is accomplished by checking home improvement plans submitted by neighbors and addressing covenant issues. |
| Chairperson |
| Bob Findley Valley Creek East Lane |
| Click on the following link for a copy of the covenants. The link below is specifically for Valley Creek, Section 3, covenants but all sections of Valley Creek are similar in content. As soon as the covenants for the other sections are compiled, they will be made available from this page. |
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| Position Open |
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| Kevin McPherson Valley Creek Way |