New Concrete Paver Installation

Take a peek at the just-completed paver installation, by the back mailbox on Canyon Crest Dr cul-de-sac. It really came out great -- thanks to Brenda and Eileen for doing the legwork and coming up with a such beautiful choice. These pavers are manufactured locally here by Olsen Pavingstone in the OC, and are one of their most popular styles. These multi-hued paver colors are intended to accent our new entry gates, roof tiles, landscaping, and our future paint scheme (when implemented). Not only is this a more modern updated look vs. the old stamped concrete, but it also eliminated a major trip hazard as well (see pix at right). The new pavers are 1) less expensive, 2) more flexible in terms of colors and 3) easier to repair, when compared to either stamped or plain concrete. Also a bit more eco-friendly too, as water can percolate down between the pavers, rather than running off. If all goes well, and based on community input of course, it's intended that this concept be rolled out to the other areas of the complex over time. Check out the pictures or the real thing, and tell us what you think (see the Poll, at left). We appreciate your feedback!

Poll Results: Is a Long Range Plan a Good Idea?

The results of our 1st poll on the blog are in (see box at left), and the answer seems pretty clear. We asked homeowners "Do you think a Long Range Plan for Canyon Crest is a good idea?". And our respondents said:

YES -- 15 votes (100%)
NO -- 0 votes (0%)

So what about the rest of you who didn't vote?? There will be another chance -- look for another Poll on this blog soon ....

Results from Townhall #2 -- Nov 16

We had a lively Townhall #2 last Monday. With lots of homeowners in attendance we had a great forum for ideas and discussion (and a drop of the grape too). The main take-aways from the meeting were:
1) Attendees were enthusiastic about working together on "Community Involvement Projects" ... and so we will start putting together a list of possible projects shortly. Relatively simple stuff like minor painting, powerwashing, pool signage, possibly some landscaping as well. If you have more ideas, post them here. Interested in helping? Let us know!
2) Lots of community support for improving the "Canyon Crest Drive Wall" ... on the south side of our property bordering Seaview Lutheran Plaza, primarily via improved landscaping on our neighbor's side of the fence (see concept drawing to the right, prepared by Gloria). Seaview has shown interest in working with us in the past on this. Gloria has agreed to organize that exploratory effort, and work with Seaview to come up with a preliminary concept and cost estimate for review. A little paint wouldn't hurt that wall either!
3) Homeowners nominated a list of community "Eyesores" which could use some immediate help. These included: Canyon Crest Drive wall (see above), Utility Cabinets, Garage Vent Screens, Planter Wall @ Canyon Lane/Selden Unit, Planter Wall @ 1 Canyon Crest Dr, Lattice over Garage and Patio Walls, Red Fire Stripe, and Cars Parked in Front of Units.
4) Lastly a list of "ISSUES" homeowners would like to see addressed in the long range plan: Earthquake Preparedness, Termites, Mold Policy, Trip & Fall Hazards, Sidewalk Algae, Uplights for Main Entries, Street Signage, and Street Lights.
Sounds like we got lots to do here -- now its time to get cracking! Thanks to everyone who participated, and look for another townhall sometime in January.

Update from the Paint Colors Sub-Committee

Friday morning, Nov. 6, members of the Paint Sub-Committee (Brenda Hughes, Gloria Hickman, Joanie Stavale, along with Eileen Semple) went on another fieldtrip in CDM to find houses with paint colors that would look good for Canyon Crest. Remember that our complex is tentatively scheduled for painting next year (HOA Board to decide), and that homeowners will ultimately decide if we want to repaint the existing color or change it. Here are the top three choices of houses with colors we liked. We will show you photos of these houses at the next Town Hall Meeting and welcome your feedback. Please take the time to drive by these addresses in CDM yourself so that you can weigh in too.

505 Begonia (gold color)
219 Iris (creamy gold)
2800 Ocean Lane (faces Goldenrod in the 200 block; address plaque is on the Ocean Lane alley side) -- (light buff/terra cotta) with a planter down the alley side that could inspire us on our own tired planters.

If you find other addresses in CDM or elsewhere, get them to Gloria by Dec 31, and we will take a look. (email: gloriahickman@mac.com). And please bring your ideas to the townhall meeting!

Gloria Hickman, Brenda Hughes --- Co-Chairs of Paint Sub-Committee

CAI Homeowner Rights and Responsibilities for Better Communities

Irving Selden provided an interesting piece from CAI on homeowner rights and responsibilities, and has suggested our association adopt it. Makes a lot of sense don't you think? Hint: To view the CAI document, just click on the title right above here, or go to the link below:
http://www.caionline.org/info/readingroom/Publication%20Excerpt%20Library/rights.pdf