A signed copy of the following letter was sent to the Sunnyvale City Council prior to the Planning Commission Hearing on Monday, June 26 regarding the proposed apartment building at 1008 E. El Camino Real / 1314-1320 Poplar Ave.
While the Board did not want to take an official position on the development, we wanted to voice concerns about the general impact to our community.
Ever want to know who’s responsible for patio fence repairs or garage door replacement?
Based on the Camino del Prado CC&Rs and legal advice, the Board has created a “cheat sheet” for repair and maintenance responsibilities throughout the community. Check it out on the Repairs & Maintenance page.
The Annual Membership Meeting is upon us once again.
There will be door prizes for those in attendance, so we hope to see you there!
Date: Thursday, June 15, 2017
Time: 6:00 PM
Place: Association Clubhouse
The Association Bylaws require that 25% of the legal owners must be present, in person or by proxy, to form a quorum so that the Annual Membership Meeting may convene.
Public hearings are being held for the proposed apartment building at 1008 E. El Camino Real / 1314-1320 Poplar Ave.
Planning Commission Hearing: Monday, June 26, 2017 7:00 p.m.
City Council Hearing (final decision): Tuesday, July 25, 2017 7:00 p.m.
Council Chambers, City Hall, 456 W. Olive Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA
The Notice from the City of Sunnyvale contains more information, as well as contact info for the Acting Principal Planner should you have questions.
Proposed plans are also available online. As of this writing you can find them here:
(This is a very large file – there is a full-size printout at City Hall as well.)
https://cityofsunnyvale-my.sharepoint.com/personal/rzulueta_sunnyvale_ca_gov/_layouts/15/guestaccess.aspx?docid=0efd70b5bd5994e87ae01c32225a00d2f&authkey=AY8elOrqPCImXIi_zCvuqkc
The Rules and Regulations Booklet has been posted to the Forms & Documents page.
The Annual Disclosure Letter has been posted to the Forms & Documents page.
Many homeowners have done the requested trimming, and we thank you. For those of you that have not yet done it, you can expect a warning letter to be followed by hearing letter and fines, if required. We hope we don’t have to do that, but the trimming must be completed so the community can be painted.
The HOA is preparing to paint the buildings, so all trees and bushes must have enough space for the painter to get in there and paint. Tree branches should be trimmed 2 to 3 feet away from the buildings, and bushes should never be allowed to grow directly on the stucco or siding. If you have ever pulled a vine off a stucco wall, you know the scar that is left by the roots which dig into the walls. Thank you in advance for being proactive and getting the trimming done as soon as possible.
When there is an emergency, having the contact information for the owner and residents is critical. Basic information such as phone numbers helps the Management Company to contact neighbors when there is a fire or a flood. The California legislature felt so strongly about this, that they made it a requirement for owners to submit their contact information on an annual basis. Please submit the owner information form that was sent to all owners so we can provide you better service. You can also get a new copy of the form at CaminoDelPrado.org/forms. The information will be kept confidentially in our company database.
There are many good reasons for Owners to keep trees and bushes trimmed off of the buildings. First, with winter storms on the way, trees encroaching on the buildings can cause damage to the roofing tiles or siding. Damage caused by trees in the Owner’s yard becomes the Owner’s responsibility to pay for. The HOA is trimming the trees in the common areas.
The second reason to keep trees and bushes trimmed off buildings is that rodents and other pests can actually use them as a pathway to get on the roof, and potentially into the buildings.
Last but not least, the HOA is preparing to paint the buildings, so all trees and bushes must have enough space for the painter to get in there and paint. Tree branches should be trimmed 2 to 3 feet away from the buildings, and bushes should never be allowed to grow directly on the stucco or siding. If you have ever pulled a vine off a stucco wall, you know the scar that is left by the roots which dig into the walls. Thank you in advance for being proactive and getting the trimming done as soon as possible.
Smoking is prohibited in the HOA, including all common areas, including the pool and clubhouse, including within 25 feet of windows or doors, and including inside your home. Signs will be posted around the community as a reminder, so please respect the new law.