Spring Edition

Message from the Board

Greetings Clover Creek Residents~

Spring is right around the corner—are you ready?! In the coming months,

landscapers will be in the community preparing the common areas for the growing season;

arborists will be pruning trees and several items are in the works to get the pool ready for

the summer season.

Homeowners may also be planning improvements to homes, making plans for

various repairs or simply getting ready for some Spring Cleaning. Be sure to remember the

governing documents for the community which require any improvements to properties be

submitted for approval prior to starting your project. Design Guidelines for the community

are being finalized and are due to be completed for homeowner use in the coming months.

This document is to assist homeowners with the approval process by simplifying the design

standards for Clover Creek.

2018 brings new Board Members! Please welcome Kellie Jacobs, Kevin Winter and

Susan Burnett to the Board of Directors for Clover Creek. Members of the community

devote their energy and enthusiasm to making the community the very best it can be. As

volunteers, your neighbors invest their time in projects that benefit you. There are many

items on the horizon for Clover Creek and we welcome these new members to the team!

In the coming weeks, the Board and Foster Management will be inspecting the

community for homes in need of paint. Homeowners will be notified of any painting

requirements and given ample time to comply. As you may or may not be aware, there

are approved color schemes for the community which

are available for review at the Benjamin Moore in

Longmont. Call the Association Manager with any

questions!

Respectfully—

The Clover Creek Board of Directors

C l o v e r C r e e k O w n e r s A s s o c i a t i o n N

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Board of Directors

President

Jason Brown

Vice President

Jeff Hugo

Secretary

Kellie Jacobs

Treasurer

Kevin Winter

Members at Large

Lynn Schulte-Leech

Yolanda Sandoval

Susan Burnett

M a r c h 2 0 1 8

Board Meet ings a re he l d on

the 3 rd Monday o f each

month a t 6 :30pm. Mee t i ngs

a re open to a l l r e s iden t s o f

the commun i t y—be su r e to

check the webs i t e f o r

meet ing changes .

All governing documents/policies are available on the HOA WEBSITE—www.clovercreekhoa.org Register for Access Today!

In accordance with the Colorado Common Interest Ownership Act, all homeowners and residents are hereby notified of the

following annual disclosures: The Association has established a website www.CloverCreekHOA.org for an efficient and

cost effective way to distribute the following information. Copies of the following Governing Documents are

available—Articles of Incorporation—Bylaws—Declaration—Rules and Regulations—Policies of the Association. Financial

Information of the Association including-The fiscal year of the Association is January 1—December 31. The annual

assessments have been set at $660, billed in quarterly payments of $165—2018 Ratified Operating Budget—Annual Financial

Statements of the Association. Minutes of the Board of Director Meetings. All of the above information is available for

viewing from the Association’s website. In the event you are unable to obtain the information from the website, please

contact the management company to request copies of the information.

R e q u i r e d A n n u a l D i s c l o s u r e

Resident Reminders…

Snow Shoveling: Homeowners are responsible for

clearing the snow from their

sidewalks within 24 hours

after snow has stopped

falling. This is a City

Ordinance (9.04.130).

Pets: Please keep pets on

leashes and off of neighboring

properties. Picking up after

your pet is a MUST, most responsible pet owners

would agree. The Clover Creek Association is a

beautiful community and there simply is NO excuse

for not scooping the poop. Please be a responsible

pet owner and pick up after your pet Every Time…

Short Term Rentals: Per the Governing Documents

for Clover Creek—rentals less than one month are

NOT permitted.

Trash Containers: Trash collection is provided by

the City of Longmont and scheduled weekly on

Monday (Be sure to check the City’s website for

changes or delays). Regulations for Clover Creek

state that containers are to be kept out of sight on

non-collection days. Be sure containers are within

your garage or behind a fence not viewable from the

street.

Vehicles: Commercial Vehicles, Trailers, RV’s, Boats

and inoperable vehicles are not to be stored within

the community—on the street or driveway. Any of

these types of vehicles should be stored within the

garage for your home and not viewable from the

street.

Pruning: Prune back bushes and tree limbs!! Be sure

that shrubs and trees (to include Evergreens or

Spruce Trees) are trimmed back and do not encroach

sidewalks. Also keep trees and shrubs from

overhanging or growing through fence lines.

Making changes? Get approval first!

Homeowners must submit appropriate documentation,

plans, sketches, etc. prior to making an improvement on

the Property of any Site. The importance of this

requirement cannot be overstated

when you consider the reason for

such a restriction. Membership in a

community association requires

compliance to pre-existing

conditions and regulations. One of

the biggest advantages of these

conditions is the protection of the property values. The

value of your home is directly related to the condition,

appearances and aesthetics of the community as a

whole. By regulating the kind and types of architectural

changes that can be done, the Association is better able

to maintain the property values.

Getting the Association to approve all proposed

architectural changes is not just a good idea to protect

your investment, it is a requirement! Contact Foster

Management for the Design Review Application or

download from the Clover Creek HOA website.

T r e e P r u n i n g … Proper pruning is important for the health of a tree. Trees that have good structure are less likely to break

during storms. Dead branches, crossing branches, and those that are too low should be removed. Remember, according to City ordinance, branches over sidewalks need to be at least 8 feet up, and those over the roadway

must be even higher. The best time to prune varies with the kind of tree, so do some research first. Late winter is a good time to prune many types of trees.

In order for the pruning wound to close up properly, cuts should be made just outside the branch collar. Flush cuts and stubs should be avoided. If you don’t know much about pruning trees, it is a good idea to hire a

professional to do the work, because poor pruning cuts can damage a tree. If you decide to do the job yourself,

check out some informative websites before you cut. Here are a few resources:

http://csfs.colostate.edu/colorado-trees/selecting-planting-and-caring-for-trees/pruning/ (General info)

https://static.colostate.edu/client-files/csfs/pdfs/616_pruning_shade_trees.pdf (Detailed info)

Spring Cleaning… Spring is on its way, but before you can enjoy those May flowers, you need to make sure you’re prepared for the

April showers. Start by protecting your homes and buildings against drainage failure.

Roofing: At least twice a year, have a qualified service provider remove all leaves and debris from your roofs

and gutters. Make sure the water drains properly not only at flat roof drains and scupper drains, but also on

sloped roofs, around flashings, and all areas where water is channeled during heavy rains.

Windows & Doors: Remember to vacuum your window and sliding-door tracks periodically. Leaking often

occurs at the bottom corner joints of windows and sliding doors when debris gets lodged in the track of a

sliding frame or when the built-in weep holes are too small.

Exterior Siding: Seal the openings at any wall openings—hose bibs, light fixtures, windows, and doors.

Decking: Keep your deck free of leaves and other debris. Patio-deck drains are typically small, meaning it’s

easy for a single large leaf to block the drain.

Concrete Maintenance: As the community is 20 years old, there are several items that need sprucing up—concrete is

no exception! If you are experiencing sinking concrete walkways, driveways or patios/porches—now is the time to repair

or replace.

Volunteers Needed… The community has lots going on, and that includes a range of upcoming social

events as well several important ongoing projects. The Pool and Landscape

Committees are looking for volunteers.

You can be instrumental in helping to organize the community-wide Summer Pool

Party, assist with the landscape and tree maintenance plan, review and revise the

Pool Budget or be involved in any number of other important endeavors. All it

takes is a few hours of your time each month and a commitment to your

neighbors.

There’s a lot to be gained from volunteering your time: new friends, new skills, recognition by your neighbors

and—perhaps best of all—an improved community.

Contact the association manager for additional information!

Perimeter Fencing …

New perimeter fencing was installed in 2017 along Clover

Basin Dr and Airport Rd. The final phases of perimeter

fencing are scheduled to go to bid for installation in 2018.

Residents are reminded to keep ALL fencing clear of

the following items at all times:

Tree limbs and roots

Shrubs and plant material

Rocks or landscape items

Homeowners may be billed for damages caused to

the HOA perimeter fencing.

All correspondence including assessment

payments must be sent to:

Clover Creek HOA C/O Foster Management

700 Ken Pratt Blvd—#111

Longmont, CO 80501

Marcy Nicholas Certified Community Manager

Direct Tel: (720) 699-9032 Fax: (888) 697-8805

E-mail: Marcy@FosterMgmt.net

Water your trees…

Winter watering of trees and shrubs should be done every 3-4 weeks, when there hasn't been much snow. Lack of

water in the fall and winter can cause damage to the roots, causing problems which show up the following summer. Choose a day when the temperature is above 40 degrees and the ground is not frozen. Water early in the day, so

the water can soak in before the temperature drops. The amount of water needed depends on the size of the tree or shrub. As a guideline, a tree with a 2" diameter trunk should get about 15 gallons of water each time. Slow

watering is best. This can be done using a hose with a soft-spray nozzle, or with 5-gallon buckets with small holes in the bottom. Cover the area from the trunk to

the edges of the branches for trees planted in the last two years. Water an even

larger area for older trees. Don't forget to disconnect the hose after you finish watering!

Pets!!!

It doesn’t take much to remember that we have

pets in our community. In fact, if you don’t watch

your step, you’re liable to step in one such

reminder! Besides being unsightly and smelly,

animal waste can be hazardous to the health of

children who play in the community as well as

other pets.

Please immediately clean up after your

pet—consistently.

When walking your dog in the community,

remember that it should also be leashed at all

times. This is part of the Covenants and is also a

City of Longmont Ordinance.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR

COOPERATION!