News April 2017
We are... Spring is Here – Time for Home Improvements! As the days get longer and thoughts turn to spring cleaning, many homeowners start making plans for home improvements. If so, remember that HRCA is here to help! Home owners are required to submit plans for approval to the Community Improvement Services Department for all exterior improvements prior to installation including painting, installing air-conditioning equipment, or putting in a deck. While some improvements do not require approval, there may be parameters that need to be followed. Every month, the Architectural Committee meets to review improvement plans submitted by home owners. In the busy spring and summer seasons, the Committee reviews six to seven hundred submittals during a meeting. Because HRCA has 30 days to respond to any request, remember to build this time into your project timetable. For more information, go online to www.HRCAonline.org/Covenants, call the Community Improvement Services Department at 303-471-8821, or email covenant@HRCAonline.org prior to beginning any work.
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HRCA Election of board members At the March 21 Annual Meeting of Delegates, the HRCA Delegates elected Jim Allen and Brock Norris to serve a two-year term. We would like to congratulate them on their successful election. These two directors join Dennis Seymour, Scott Lemmon, and Melissa Park as the HRCA’s Board. For more information about the HRCA’s leadership go to www.HRCAonline.org/Leadership.
Spring is a good time to get outdoors and tackle some larger home projects. The effort and expense you invest today on home improvements can save you big repair and energy dollars in the future! • After the last frost has passed, it’s important to have your gutters and downspouts cleaned and repaired to help prevent damage from spring storms.
Jim Allen
• Wood decks, fences, railings, trellises, pergolas and other outdoor structures will last longer and stay in better condition if they’re stained or resealed every year or two. Take this opportunity to make any needed repairs to woodwork as well. • Inspect your roof. Look for missing shingles, metal pipes that are damaged or missing or anything that simply doesn’t look right. If you notice anything that needs closer inspection or repair, call a roofer. • If you’re planning to repaint the exterior of your home this year, spring is a good time to set it up. • Check sprinkler and irrigation systems. If you don’t know how to maintain your sprinkler system, call a professional to do it. You’ll save money on your water bill and protect one of our most valuable natural resources. For more ideas, stop by the Home Improvement Expo on April 21! See page 5 for details.
Brock Norris
Annual meeting of members See page 4.