I decided to provide an update of stats through August 2022 in order for everyone to know just exactly what is happening in the market … WOW!!!
What a change in just 3 months. We are quickly approaching a balanced market! This is what I have always loved about Real Estate - it changes instantly! For buyers still looking for a home, at least they have a chance now. Price reductions are going way up and days-on-market is getting longer. Listings are up 120.9% Valley Wide over last year month for month. Sales actually dropped last month vs. last year by -30.4%.
We now have 2.53 months of supply. The average price of units that were sold has increased 17.7% year-to-date. There are still plenty of buyers and we have a few more listings for them to buy. Scottsdale has 82.8% more listings than last year at the end of July. Now - more than ever - it is critical to work with a knowledgeable, experienced and trustworthy Realtor for all of your buying and selling needs. Give us a call and let us add you to our ever growing list of satisfied clients and customers.
Thinking of selling your home? Tired of waiting for you home to sell? Looking to make a move now before prices escalate again? Why not give us a call and let us add you to our ever growing list of satisfied clients and customers. We have a proven track record throughout Scottsdale Ranch and surrounding areas. We have been here from the very, very beginning and our knowledge and experience allow us to stand above the crowd. Inventory is at an all time low so - jump in now and capitalize on the scarcity of available homes. We are here to help.
Peggy Rauch
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City of Scottsdale Collection
In the Spotlight - SRCA Knitwits
9 Back in Town for the Season?
Lake Serena Temporary Closure
Amazing Exterior House Renovation!!
Honoring all Veterans and Active-Duty
13 America Hurrah!
14 Community Wide Sale!
15 SRCA Fall Festival
16 What Do Your Kids Do After School?
American Red Cross Blood Drive
Lake Serena Activities
Scottsdale Ranch Community Center
17 Holiday Donation Drive
Holiday Pontoon Boat Rides
18 Holiday Party & Boat Parade
19 Holiday Boat Parade
20 Holiday Craft Fair
Food Truck Friday - October
Food Truck Friday - November
Food Truck Friday - December
21 Corks & Forks
Couples Duplicate Bridge Jazz Night
Knitwits
22 Retired Active Men’s Coffee
SRCA Women’s Association Mahjong
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Community Notices
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Call for Volunteers
23 Reserve the SRCA Block Party Trailer!
Artists of Scottsdale Ranch
Art Show & Sale
Scottsdale Ranch Golf Club
24 Wine Experience
Yacht Club
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To discover Scottsdale Ranch is to dis cover a premier and forward-thinking residential community just right for you. At Scottsdale Ranch, you will find a community that reflects your taste and individuality. From luxury waterfront homes and spacious sin gle-family dwellings to private patio homes, you will find a home to suit your needs. Scottsdale Ranch was established in 1981 and encompasses 1,118 acres bordered by 96th Street to the West, 112th Street to the East, and Shea Boulevard south to the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community. There are 3,939 dwellings in Scottsdale Ranch.
Scottsdale Ranch’s prestige is comple mented by its luxurious amenities. Lake Serena, a forty-two-acre manmade lake offers fishing and boat ing and is considered the jewel of Scottsdale Ranch. Likewise, the Community Center, which also houses the administrative offices, provides a comfortable gathering place for par ties, community events, or even a game of cards.
Conveniently located at the corner of Via Linda and Mountain View is the Mercado which offers a variety of spe cialty stores, restaurants, a drug store, a gym, offices, and professional ser vices. Centrally situated in the heart of Scottsdale Ranch is a 64-acre general public use area featuring many fine amenities such as Scottsdale Ranch Park, a world-class tennis facility, sev eral lighted baseball fields, a beautiful Desert Garden, the Via Linda Senior Center, Virginia G. Piper Boys and Girls Club and Laguna Elementary School, an A+ School of Excellence.
The Scottsdale Ranch Community Association and the active participa tion of Ranch residents design the life style, integrity, and aesthetics of our community. Visit our website at www. scottsdaleranch.org for more informa tion about our fabulous community!
The Official Magazine of Scottsdale Ranch
This magazine is delivered to all homeowners and businesses in the Scottsdale Ranch Community bi-monthly. This magazine is also distributed to surrounding businesses and office complexes. You have received this publication because your HOA believes you take pride in your home environment and community. This magazine provides you with HOA information and home product advertising that enhances your home comfort and increases the value of your home. We are always interested in your comments or suggestions. SRCA does not promote or endorse any advertisers in this magazine.
While efforts to ensure accuracy are exercised, the publisher assumes no liability for the information contained in either editorial or advertising content. For advertising and editorial information please call 480-702-0458.
IFC Scottsdale Ranch Real Estate Update
By Peggy Rauch
28 SRCA Calendar of Events
A seven member Board of Directors governs Scottsdale Ranch Community Association (SRCA). The Board establishes the basic policies of the Association and oversees the operation of the professional staff while demonstrating values of fiscal responsibility, openness and inclusiveness, legacy and innovative leadership. It is our vision that by basing our decision making on our shared values, new ideas will be implemented, property values and quality of life will be enhanced, residents will feel a stronger sense of belonging, leadership and facilities will be recognized as best in class and Scottsdale Ranch will be the most desirable community in the Valley. SRCA’s Board employs an Executive Director who oversees the administrative, landscape and building/lake departments including a full-time, on-site administrative staff and a contracted landscape maintenance company, who all work behind the scenes to implement the mission statement.
The Board of Directors meets the fourth Tuesday of every month at the Community Center. These meetings are open to the membership. Meeting minutes can be found on our website at www. scottsdaleranch.org under SRCA Documents and Forms, Board of Directors..
Scottsdale Ranch Community Association (SRCA) 10585 N. 100th Street, Scottsdale, Arizona 85258
Office: (480) 860-2022/Fax: (480) 860-8264
After Hours SRCA Emergency/Answering Service Number: 1 (888) 271-0019 Website: www.scottsdaleranch.org
THE SRCA OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 24TH AND FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 25TH IN OBSERVANCE OF THE THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY.
OFFICE HOURS: MONDAY – THURSDAY:
8 AM – 5 PM
FRIDAY: 8 AM – 3 PM
PHONE HOURS: MONDAY – THURSDAY: 9 AM – 5 PM
FRIDAY: 9 AM – 3 PM
Staff emails: Kathe Barnes, Executive Director kbarnes@scottsdaleranch.org
Genevieve Long, Community Relations/Events Coordinator glong@scottsdaleranch.org
Ricki Stamos, Administrative Assistant/Bookkeeper rstamos@scottsdaleranch.org
Joni Shepherd, Member Services Coordinator jshepherd@scottsdaleranch.org
Diane Botica, Architectural Liaison dbotica@scottsdaleranch.org
Police (Emergency)
Police (Non-emergency)
Fire (Emergency)
Fire (Non-emergency) Hydrant Leaks
Scottsdale Ranch Community Association
Scottsdale Ranch Community Association (After Hours SRCA EmergencyAnswering Service Number)
Animal Control
Arizona Public Service
Boys/Girls Club North Scottsdale - Piper
Brush Collection Hotline, City of Scottsdale
Code Enforcement, City of Scottsdale
Cox Communications CenturyLink Dial-A-Ride
Humane Society
Road Construction, City of Scottsdale
Registrar of Contactors
Sanitation, City of Scottsdale& Dead Animal Pickup for City Streets.................................
Sanitation, Recycling Hotline, City of Scottsdale
“The Mission of Scottsdale Ranch Community Association is to serve as the organization through which its residents may sustain and enhance the character, quality of life, and desirability of our community.”
Scottsdale Ranch Park, Tennis & Racquetball
Scottsdale Unified School District
Senior Center – Via Linda
Southwest Gas Street Light Repair Hotline, City of Scottsdale
Valley Metro (Bus)
The SRCA office will be closed on November 24th and 25th in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.
Water/Sewer (Turn On/Off Service), City of Scottsdale
Matt Metz President
Greg Mona Vice President Mike Breslin Treasurer
Nina Munson Secretary Michele Holzman Director
Larry Schmalz Director Jeff Spiller Director
I am often asked this, especially for those living on the east end of our community.
I have been in contact with various Verizon representatives over the past several months. They have stated that their engineers have tested the sites and am told they are working as expected. Well, I know that does not help when your service is not working as you expect it to. I do know some homeowners have reached out to Verizon as well to no avail. Some say this seems to have started when the network switched from 4G LTE to 5G.
I have been told that it’s possible to boost your cell phone signal using either a Verizon Network Extender or a signal booster. These technologies are intended to give you a stronger Verizon signal wherever they’re set up. Unfortunately, I have also heard that these don’t always do the trick.
Frustrating to say the least. I am encouraging all homeowners that are experiencing poor signal to contact Verizon. The more people that complain in a specific area, the more attention is received on the matter. There is power in numbers.
The official way to report dead spots on the Verizon Wireless network is to call customer service at 1-800-9220204 from a landline or *611 from your phone and request they open a trouble ticket to investigate your location.
I have not heard from anyone using other cell providers, so I have only addressed Verizon in this article.
I would be interested to hear any feedback that you receive from Verizon on your reporting the problem to them. Feel free to email me at kbarnes@ scottsdaleranch.org.
One of the hottest topics in the news these days is short-term rental (STR) properties, and the adverse impacts these can have on single-family communities.
STRs involve renting a home for just a few days up to several weeks or even a month. You may actually have used a short-term rental yourself, if you traveled to another city on vacation and found your accommodations through a service such as AirbnbTM or VRBO®.
The problem is that this kind of property is often associated with “party houses.” The owners of these properties often allow many people to use the home for a short stay, and these people may cause parking problems, excessive noise, noise late at night, or other issues not usually associated with our quiet and peaceful single-family neighborhoods.
Unfortunately, a few years back the Arizona legislature passed laws that are friendly to the investors who set up these STRs (and arguably UNFRIENDLY to the homeowners who live nearby). These laws severely restrict the ability of cities (such as Scottsdale) to limit short-term rentals.
This year, the legislature gave the cities a few more tools to enforce the few permitted restrictions on STRs. But the fact remains that under state law, cities may not outright prohibit STRs.
That’s why we should appreciate what homeowners’ associations, such as Scottsdale Ranch, can do to protect its members. Because the Arizona law that prohibits cities from banning STRs does not apply to homeowners’ associations.
Scottsdale Ranch does prohibit short-term rentals in all its single-family neighborhoods –SOMETHING THE CITY CANNOT DO. Our HOA prohibits any single-family rental for fewer than 30 days, and we prohibit more than two rentals in any 365-day period. To help head off problems, we even prohibit advertising STRs for single-family homes in Scottsdale Ranch.
Rules, however, are useless unless they are monitored and enforced. You should be delighted and proud to know that SRCA actively and strictly monitors and enforces our STR regulations. Our staff spend many hours every week looking for violations, sending violation notices, and enforcing our STR prohibitions. This is a significant effort; we have to monitor many web sites, monitor our neighborhoods, and respond to concerns of neighbors. But this enforcement effort is important; so important, in fact that next year (2023) we will be contracting with a service to assist us in identifying STR violations.
Fining violators of our short-term rental policy is only effective if the amount of the fine is significant, compared to the hundreds or thousands of dollars per day charged by the owners. For that reason, SRCA’s daily fine for STR violations can be up to the actual advertised daily rental price.
To date, SRCA’s active efforts to protect the quality of life for our homeowners has resulted in shutting down at least 15 short-term rental homes. As this article is being written, we are monitoring five more possible violations.
Scottsdale Ranch’s rules against STRs – and our active monitoring and enforcement of those rules – are more examples of the benefits of living in an HOA. If you lived outside Scottsdale Ranch, you could very well have a “party house” short-term rental property next door, with little ability to protect yourself from the noise, traffic, parking, and other negative effects of STRs.
This is yet one more reason we should all be appreciative of the protections and benefits provided by your SRCA membership!
Why are you receiving poor Verizon cell service when there are cell sites located in Scottsdale Ranch?
On behalf of SRCA, we’d like to thank Sonja Perez, SRCA Homeowner Liaison, for six and half years of hard-work and dedication at Scottsdale Ranch Community Association. Sonja’s last day in the SRCA office was September 30th. She was a tremendous asset to the SRCA team and the community, and she will be greatly missed. Sonja had a difficult job but handled it with grace and professionalism as she truly cared about Scottsdale Ranch and its residents. Sonja has decided to move on to new adventures and we wish her all the best in her future endeavors!
As some residents know, we are looking at yards that are lacking plant material and sending notices requesting plants be installed. This request is twofold. The SRCA Summary of Rules & Architectural Guidelines state the following.
Landscaping, page 52-53
5. Shrubs and ground plant material must be utilized in all front yards to soften the look of granite as well as the visual aspects of homes. Large, open expanses of yard with only granite will not be allowed.
10. The Architectural Committee reserves the right to ask for additional plant material to be added, if necessary. Plant material is required to reduce the impact of large structures, uninterrupted expanses, or large spaces.
From an aesthetic standpoint large expanses of decomposed granite/landscape rock with no plant material are not attractive and looks barren.
From another aspect, with the water crisis our state is in, SRCA is encouraging homeowners to be mindful and practice heat mitigation as encouraged by the city. SRCA is planting more trees in our common areas to help with this.
Summer Winds Nursery recommends incorporating 50% shade cover over the top of your rock by planting heat tolerant trees and plants to avoid excessive heat from the rock groundcover. https:// www.summerwindsnursery.com/az/inspire/blog/the-drawbacksof-desert-rockscapes/.
We ask all residents to look around their yards to determine if there may be open areas and an opportunity to put in plant material. Planting to fill those areas void of plant material is encouraged when the temperatures cool and it is safe to install plants.
This is a reminder to all residents in SRCA that hours for construction differ from that of the City of Scottsdale. The city has summer and winter hours for construction where SRCA has the same hour all year around. Please see the full rule below.
Normal construction, routine landscaping and maintenance activities on a Lot or Parcel shall not be considered a nuisance or otherwise prohibited by this Declaration; however, normal
construction, landscaping and maintenance activities which may interfere with the right of peaceful enjoyment of Neighboring Properties may only take place between 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday, and between 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. on Sundays.
A clarification needs to be made for this rule and that is for emergencies. We recently were informed of a situation where a resident’s tree had fallen due to storm activity and was blocking the street. This happened on a Saturday night and the tree needed to be removed from the street. Sunday morning the resident was able to get a tree service out to deal with the tree, but it was before 10am. Allowance for emergencies must be made as this is not considered normal maintenance and landscape activity.
The Standard for Construction and Exterior Appearance can be found in the community CC&Rs on page 14 and in the Summary of Rules & Architectural Guidelines page 44.
It’s that time of year again!! There have been changes to our holiday lighting rules. As many residents have lights professionally installed around the holidays, the timeframe to place lights has changed from 30 days prior to the identified holiday to 45 days. However, the lights may not be illuminated more than 30 days before the identifiable holiday. Please see the full rule below.
Lights and decorations intended to celebrate an identifiable religious or cultural holiday are allowed to be temporarily placed without prior written approval from the Architectural Committee so long as the following standards are followed, as determined in the sole discretion of the Architectural Committee. Holiday decorations and lights shall be of reasonable design and magnitude so as not to disrupt neighboring residences and property. Holiday lights and decorations may be installed no more than forty-five (45) days prior to the identified holiday; however, may not be illuminated until thirty (30) days prior to the identified holiday. This lighting must be taken down within fifteen (15) days after that same holiday. Seasonal decorative flags must be house mounted below the roof line. Decorations must be maintained in good repair and not be allowed to encroach on neighboring properties. Decorations shall not contain offensive language. No amplified music or amplified sound devices where the music or sound can be heard from outside of the Lot is allowed. Furthermore, installation shall not take place prior to 7:00 a.m. or after 10:00 p.m. Additionally, any blinking lights and music within displays shall not be left on after 10:00 p.m. each evening. Edison-style string lighting is not considered holiday lighting.
All community documents are available on the SRCA website. www.scottsdaleranch.org. Please contact the SRCA office with any questions or concerns regarding the community.
Happy Fall! Now that the weather is cooler and we are spending more time outside, it is the perfect time to take an audit of your exterior environment.
How is my paint looking? If I run my hand down the exterior side of my house, do I have a chalky residue on my hand?
If the answer is yes, it is time to submit for painting. Stop by the office at Scottsdale Ranch and check out a paint book to see all the colors in one place, your home. If you need help deciding on colors, the people that work at Dunn – Edwards and Sherwin Williams stores have all the approved Scottsdale Ranch paint colors in their system and can help you decide. Just bring in a picture of your house.
Don’t forget to submit for approval before painting any colors whether existing or new.
How can I dress up my house without breaking the bank? Maybe I should change my walkway and entryway to pavers instead of concrete?
If this sounds like a good project for your home, a submittal is required.
My air-conditioning bill was very high this summer. Do I have the same original single-pane windows?
Annual Assessment invoices will be mailed to all property owners in Scottsdale Ranch in mid-December. If your mailing address has changed, it is your responsibility to provide our office with your updated address so please contact our Bookkeeper, Ricki Stamos at rstamos@scottsdaleranch.org or 480-860-2022, by December 1st, to ensure you receive this invoice. All assess ments are required to be paid whether you receive an invoice or not, but that extra reminder will help to assure your pay ment is made in a timely manner without any additional late fees.
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It may be time to get some pricing for new windows. First, check in with Diane at Scottsdale Ranch to find out what the window requirements are for my specific neighborhood. All communities have different window specifications (color, frame size…). A submittal and approval is always required.
My front door is old. It’s the same door I’ve had for 20 years. Maybe I should get a new iron door to dress up my entry?
Oil rubbed bronze iron doors are the style now. Be sure to submit as an approval is required before installation.
What about my landscaping?
Has most of my granite disappeared?
If so, it is time to replenish the granite. If using the same color and size of the existing granite, no submittal is required. If wanting to change granite color, a submittal is required.
How are my plants looking? Do I have sparce areas without plants? Is it time to completely change my old tired front landscaping?
If the answer is yes to either one of these, it is time to submit an application and plan for landscaping. It seems that not all of my plants are getting water from my irrigation system. Have your landscaper check your lines and replace any old broken dried out lines. This will save you money on water and plants. No submittal is required. ��
Remember… When in doubt, reach out! Please submit!
method will save you time, postage, checks and ensure your payment is made on time. All payments will be auto matically withdrawn in mid-January. To have your annual assessment automatically withdrawn, please complete and submit the form on our website at www.scottsdaleranch.org under Resident Resources
→ Assessments → Homeowner Authorization Agreement for Direct Payments. When returning your completed form, please make sure to include a voided check.
→ SRCA Documents and Forms
We’ve made it through another brutal summer in Arizona and time to enjoy the cooler temperatures that fall brings to the desert. Nighttime temperatures start to drop into the 60’s and our base grass of Bermuda will start to go into dormancy. If you want your turf green throughout the winter, now is the time to prep your yard for overseeding with Rye seed.
The first step is to lower your mowing heights to your turf by a quarter of an inch each mow. This will remove the excess grass blades and ensure that the rye seed will make good contact with the soil. After seeding at 12 pounds per 1,000 square feet, keep the seed moist with multiple start times from your irrigation system to prevent drying out of the seed. For better coverage, seed in two directions at half the rate to get even coverage of seed. If your lawn area has slopes, you’ll need to adjust run times to prevent run off into the street. After 7 to 10 days, you’ll notice a nice green haze starting to emerge in your lawn. If there are bare spots, throw additional seed in those areas and adjust irrigation to be sure it is getting coverage. You should be able to run three start times per week at 5 minutes per run time throughout the winter and keep your turf a lush green color.
Plants and shrubs will react nicely to the cooler temperatures as well. Water deeply and infrequently throughout the fall months to encourage the roots systems of the trees and shrubs to seek deeper water sources in your landscape. This will help to flush salts through the root zone and prepare them for next spring. Later in November, you’ll be able to do a rejuvenation prune on your Texas Sage and Bird of Paradise to flush new and fresh growth come spring. For best results on Texas Sage, choose every third plant for renovation as you’ll leave some mature plants in the design and not have it look like a moonscape.
This is the time for installing your winter annuals. Remove summer annuals from beds or pots and prepare the soil with new potting soil or amendments for a fresh start. Check your irrigation system and add new laser tubing if damaged during removal. It is best to change the tubing every other year under normal circumstances. Geraniums are a good choice as they will bloom throughout the winter and provide a nice contrast to the rest of the landscape. Geranium prices have gone through the roof in the last several years, but well worth the investment for their hardiness. Pansies and Petunias are good choices as well but will require some more work to keep thriving throughout the season. Dead head the blooms weekly to produce more blooms throughout the winter months and they will provide great color through April of next spring.
Enjoy the break in temperatures and look forward to our family and friends visiting during this time of year as the weather is much more suitable than in the Northeast or Midwest this time of year.
October 17th & November 14th
SCOTTSDALE RANCH IS AREA 3
This Information can be found on the City of Scottsdale’s website at www.scottsdaleaz.gov.
The earliest items can be placed out is the Wednesday prior to the week of pickup and must be placed out no later than 5:00 am on Monday the week of the scheduled pick up. Residents, please be considerate of your neighbors - do not put your items out before the designated dates. Placing items out before this time can result in hefty fines being assessed to your account.
Please be patient as the city has all week to pick-up in our area.
NOTICES FROM THE CITY OF SCOTTSDALE: Please separate your brush and bulk pickup into two piles – one for green waste and one for everything else. The piles will be picked up by separate trucks during your designated brush and bulk pickup week.
*Please refrain from placing trash containers or bulk trash where it blocks the sidewalk and would prevent pedestrians or wheelchair bound residents from passing along the sidewalk.
Since last summer, the ladies from SRCA’s Knitwits have been work ing hard crocheting blankets to donate to Ryan House, ryanhouse. org, a home that provides care for terminally ill children as they navigate life-limiting journeys. These generous donations show comfort and compassion to those families going through difficult times. SRCA would like to thank these ladies for all they do!
Knitwits meets the 1st & 3rd Mondays, September - April (unless it falls on a holiday), in the SRCA Conference Room at 10:30 a.m. This is a small group of ladies from different parts of the globe that share ideas, tech niques and will take the time to teach you how to knit/crochet.
This group is based on mak ing new friendships and having some fun at the same time. If you have an interest in joining, please contact Loretta Colgan at ldcolgan@cox.net.
It is important for the SRCA office to have your current contact information. If you would like to change your primary mailing address from your summer address to your Scottsdale Ranch address, you may do so via the SRCA website, the homeowner portal, or contact Ricki Stamos via email at rstamos@scottsdaleranch.org, to have your contact information updated in our property management software. By doing this, you will be able to continue to receive important letters, mailers, invoices and the SRCA bi-monthly magazines.
Living in the surrounding neighborhood for the past 6 years, we have walked, biked and driven through this beautiful Scottsdale Ranch neighborhood hundreds of times and fallen in love. For years we were searching for a house to remodel and make our own. Finding it in December 2021, we started on our journey to create our forever home. Overgrown and outdated made it an exciting project for us. As a professional designer, my objective was to make this home enjoyable and safe, both inside and out, for not only us, but our aging parents, grown children, and six grandchildren.
Low water usage (Xeriscape) landscaping in the front and back yard with desert plants and artificial turf for water conservation and low maintenance was a priority. A putting green was a necessity as well as a large open space for the grandchildren to run and play games. A new firepit and a large outdoor kitchen will be enjoyed by many. The pool conversion from over 10 foot to 6 foot depth along with a new Baja bench will result in a safer and more useful entertainment space as well.
Every few years, the Scottsdale Ranch Community Association (SRCA) conducts a survey of the fish population in Lake Serena. The 2022 study will be conducted October 12th and October 13th
ALL OF LAKE SERENA WILL BE CLOSED on both days and we ask that all residents NOT use your boats on either of these days, as nets and traps will be set during that time.
Any questions, please contact the SRCA office at (480) 860-2022.
Complete with a new roof and smooth exterior stucco, this wonderful home has been updated with a modern simplistic look. New state of the art energy efficient win dows and doors, not only help with energy conservation but they also enhance the overall beauty of this project. The oversized front door is a gateway to a spectacular contemporary home. Raised ceilings allow for taller doors and custom cabinetry, along with a large waterfall island, making this home feel larger than ever. Updating every square inch including all electrical systems, the addition of fire sprinklers and updated plumbing has taken longer than expected, but, well worth it! We look for ward to moving in the first part of October.
SRCA Resident, Donna HunterThe use of SRCA facilities and ameni ties are voluntary and at your own risk. Scottsdale Ranch Community Association cannot ensure that all areas are free of COVID–19 or other pathogens. The Association is not the guarantor of your personal safety if renting the community center, recreational boat rentals, or attend ing any groups, clubs or SRCA events.
For up-to-date information, please visit our website at www.scottsdaleranch.org or sign up to receive our weekly email blasts.
Many of our SRCA residents have served or are currently serving in the military or have lost a family member while serving our country. Let’s honor them by proudly flying our nation’s flag this Veterans Day, November 11th! We love to see our residents show support on this very important day.
By Dr. Gena Aikman Principal
Welcome back for the 2022-2023 school year! We’re excited to have all of our returning Laguna Eagles and our newest additions. As a new incoming principal, it has been exciting to meet stu dents, staff and our parent community. I am looking forward to all the events we may consider scheduling this year, as we return to calmer times.
Some exciting news! Laguna is a STEAM school and was recently recognized as a certified “STEM School.” Very few schools are recognized as a certified “STEM School!” STEAM schools are set apart based on integration of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics. Additionally, the STEAM model allows for our students to experience an inquiry and project-based type of learning.
What sets Laguna Elementary school apart from other schools in addition to our recognition as a STEAM School, is our students and staff. All teachers are certified, and of the 36 teachers, seven are National Board-Certified Teachers. We offer specials to all students Kindergarten through 5th grade. Students in grades
Kindergarten through 3rd participate in Art, Physical Education, and Music. In fourth and fifth grade, students are able to have more choices. They choose either Orchestra, Band, or General Music, and all participate in Art and Physical Education.
Laguna has a Science Lab and one-of-a kind “Makerspace” where students use critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, and com munication while engaged in the Engineering Design Process. They innovate using recycled materials, robots, 3D printers and more! We have a Gifted Program, on-site three-year-old pro gram, preschool, and all-day kindergarten. We also offer our Kid’s Club program that begins at 6:30 a.m. in the morning and ends at 6:30 p.m. as a support to working parents. We have a partnership with the Boys and Girls Club right next door, which is extremely convenient for helping working families.
Laguna supports students through extracurricular programs such as Robotics Club, Drama Club, and Makerspace Club and more! Please stay tuned for more information as we look forward to enhancing programming for students.
The Laguna staff, students, and our community have a growth mindset. We’re a community that welcomes all students and if you’re interested in visiting our campus, please call our front office at 480-484-2400, and schedule a tour. We look forward to registering your child, please check soon, as some grades are almost full.
SRCA is committed to following state and federal fair housing laws. Neither SRCA nor any club using SRCA facilities shall discriminate in any of its activities or operations on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), disability, familial status, or national origin. This means all SRCA residents are welcome to join any club.
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While there are differing opinions on whether more multi-family apartments are needed in the Valley, SRCA wanted to make sure you were aware of two proposals to add approximately 500 apartment units nearby on parcels located south of Shea and east of 92nd St. Both projects were submitted in the last couple of years but were withdrawn by both developers. Both projects are now being resubmitted for review and approval by the City of Scottsdale.
Below is information on both proposed developments:
MERCADO COURTYARDS - 10299 N. 92nd St., 9301 E. Shea Blvd
Case number: 6-GP-2022
Near Shea Boulevard and 92nd Street (East Shea Area)
Request for a minor General Plan Amendment to the City of Scottsdale General Plan 2035 from Commercial to Mixed-Use Neighborhoods on +/- 3.92 acres of the +/-8.52-acre site.
Case number: 12-ZN-2022
Near Shea Boulevard and 92nd Street (East Shea Area)
Request for a Zoning District Map Amendment from Highway Commercial, Planned Community District (C-3 PCD) and Commercial Office, Planned Community District (C-O PCD) to Planned Unit Development, Planned Community Development District (PUD PCD) zoning with a Development Plan on a +/- 8.52-acre site for a four-story mixed-use development including 273 multi-family units.
This link has more information on the project. You can also request to be notified of all activity and meetings pertaining to this case. https://eservices.scottsdaleaz.gov/bldgresources/Cases/Details/53893#
Case number: 8-ZN-2022
Near Shea Boulevard and 92nd Street (East Shea Area)
Request to rezone from Commercial Office Planned Community District (C-O PCD) and Highway Commercial Planned Community District (C-3 PCD) to Planned Unit Development Planned Community District (PUD PCD) on a +/- 11-acre site to allow for a maximum of 219 new residential units with a development plan.
Case number: 3-GP-2022
Request for a minor General Plan amendment to the City of Scottsdale General Plan 2035 to change the land use designation from Commercial to Mixed-Use Neighborhoods on a +/- 11-acre site.
This link has more information on the project. You can also request to be notified of all activity and meetings pertaining to this case.
https://eservices.scottsdaleaz.gov/bldgresources/Cases/Details/53744#
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Scottsdale residents can properly recycle electronics like computers, printers, phones, cameras, flat panel televisions/monitors and stereo equipment at our free Electronics Recycling Event. The next event will be on Saturday, October 8th from 7:30 A.M. – 2:00 P.M. at the city’s Corporation Yard, 9191 E. San Salvador.
For a list of acceptable items please visit: www. scottsdaleaz.gov/solid-waste/electronics-recycling.
Key dates to remember for the November 8th general election:
• Tuesday, October 11th: Last day to register for the general election
• Wednesday, October 12th: Ballots mailed to every registered voter; voting centers open and drop boxes available
• Friday, October 28th: Last day to request a ballot by mail
• Tuesday, Nov. 1st: Recommended last day to mail completed ballot
• Tuesday, Nov. 8: Election Day
For more information, visit scottsdaleaz.gov/elections.
Scottsdale Water targets irrigation inefficiency and leaks with enhanced rebates. Scottsdale Water enhanced its citywide efforts to encourage residents and businesses to achieve long-term water savings by boosting rebates that support customers in optimizing their irrigation systems, combating wasteful leaks, and upgrading their landscape. The goal is to incentivize customers to choose Arizona-friendly landscape and prioritize water efficiency. For more information visit: https://www. scottsdaleaz.gov/water/rebates.
The mediation program is a private, voluntary process in which an impartial person facilitates communication between parties to promote settlement. It does not involve a decision by the mediator. The mediator is a neutral person selected by the parties to assist in the identification of issues, generation of options, and facilitation of a mutually acceptable agreement. This is a good resource for neighbor-to-neighbor issues, dog barking problems, etc. For details visit https://www. scottsdaleaz.gov/citizen-service/mediation.
Scottsdale Ranch Community Association
On July 6th Governor Ducey signed SB1168 Vacation Rentals; Short-term Rentals; Enforcement, sponsored by Senator J.D. Mesnard.
David Ortega, Mayor of Scottsdale said today, “Scottsdale is renowned for our family-friendly neighborhoods, which have been negatively impacted by short-term rentals. Passage of SB1168 allows the City of Scottsdale to regain local control. Our City Council is prepared to enact more stringent laws to assure our neighborhoods are safe and tranquil, the day SB1168 becomes law.”
The bill contains provisions that allow cities to have a local licensing process for short-term rentals. An operator of a shortterm rental would have to successfully apply to operate in the city. There are fines associated with violations of local or state law, and if there were three verified violations (adjudicated in court) within a 12-month period the license to operate could be suspended for up to 12 months.
There are also provisions for neighbor notification, application procedures and contact information requirements.
Mr. Dale Wiebusch, Government Relations Director said, “We would like to thank Representative Kaiser, and the Scottsdale legislators who voted for the bill.”
The bill had bipartisan support and required countless hours of negotiation between the cities and the short-term rental industry. We are grateful to all involved, and to Governor Ducey for signing the bill.
The City of Scottsdale was instrumental in getting state law changed to strengthen local authority in the short-term rental industry. SB1168 fulfills a major priority of the Scottsdale City Council’s 2022 State Legislative Agenda.
Governor Ducey signed SB1168 on July 6th, and Scottsdale is working with the League of Arizona Cities and Towns in drafting a model ordinance to help municipalities enact the local license and permit provisions contained in the bill.
The state law goes into effect Sept. 24, 2022, and staff will bring an ordinance to the Scottsdale City Council in a timely manner so that Scottsdale can receive the additional protections allowed under the new state law.
For more information regarding short-term rentals, how to report an unregistered property, and review FAQs, please visit www.scottsdaleaz. gov/codes/vacation-short-term-rentals.
While we do reside in one of the safest cities in the country, we cannot take it for granted that we are immune to the types of crimes that are prevalent in other areas. One of the main goals of the Scottsdale Police Department is to partner with the residents in order to ensure that the community continues to be one of the safest in the nation. How do we do that, you ask? Here are a few ideas:
This is a great way in which to keep your neighborhood safe. You and your neighbors know what is normal in your neighborhood. The more eyes that you have looking after your family and property, the better.
Criminals are always looking for opportunities in which to gain quick and easy access to valuables. Leaving your garage door open provides that opportunity for them.
Criminals notice a residence that is in disrepair and not maintained. Make sure to keep your property in good order and appropriately landscaped. This will show any potential criminal that you are actively involved and take pride in your property.
This seems so simple but this act is probably the biggest deterrent to theft. Criminals often simply walk down a street or through a parking lot checking for unlocked doors. They often admit that they chose to steal from a particular vehicle due to the fact that it was unlocked. Also, do not leave the garage door opener nor your vehicle Key FOB inside your vehicle.
This is another crime of opportunity for criminals. You never want to let strangers have knowledge or access to the amount nor location of your valuables.
Criminals prefer to commit their crimes in dark or dimly lit areas. Keeping your entryway and yard properly lit goes a long way to deterring burglaries. You might want to look into motion-activated lights as well. This will not only alert you to a presence on your property but also can serve to startle and scare off the potential burglar.
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