Sabre Springs HOA - June 2002

The next Board Meeting will be held Tuesday, June 18, 2002 at 6:30 p.m. at the Carmel Mountain/Sabre Springs Rec. Center. Members are invited to attend and partake during the open session.

The Tree removal/replacement program for the slope located on the corner of Poway Road and Springhurst Drive, started some time ago, is now back on track. The Board has reached a decision to replace the previously removed trees with twelve Sycamore trees. The trees will be planted midway down the slope and are expected to enhance the slope once they mature.In addition to the above tree work, the Board has reached a decision to remove some of the Eucalyptus trees along the Evening Creek slope. During the winter windstorms some of the trees lost branches. While cleaning up the fallen debris, it was noticed that the trunks of some of these trees are splitting. An arborist reviewed the trees and found that they should be removed for safety reasons. With the new plant material growing along the Stonybrook I & II wall, Pacific Properties is recommending that additional Bougainvillea vines be planted to enhance appearance. The Board will be considering this item at their next meeting.

As a reminder, architectural forms for exterior modifications can be obtained through the Association's web site. All exterior changes need prior architectural approval. Please be sure and allow enough time for review and approval prior to planning your work. Homeowners are also encouraged to utilize the bulletin board to share information on home maintenance with other members. The community web page address is www.sabrespringshoa.org.

At their recent meeting, the Board discussed the possibility of changing from monthly to quarterly billing statements. If adopted, members would submit a payment of $75 each quarter instead of $25 each month. By changing to quarterly billing statements it would reduce the Association's administrative costs in excess of $5,000 a year. A few years back when the Board initiated a poll on this idea, the consensus among the members was to not to make the change. The board would like to hear from you with comments on whether or not to consider this change. Please submit your comments on the quarterly billing change by e-mail or phoning management (see mgmt. info below).

The Sabre Springs Planning Department is seeking volunteers to sit on their Board. If you are interested, please attend the next Planning Department Meeting. Meetings are held on the 3^rd Wednesday of every month (with the exception of August) at 7:00 p.m. at the Carmel Mountain Rec. Center - S.S. New projects for the Sabre Springs area are discussed at the meetings and Board members will have a say in what is approved.For additional information about the Planning Department, please contact Rick Smith at 619-533-7150.

PAINT DISCOUNT

Springtime is a good time to look at the exterior of your home for maintenance needs such as the painting of trim, stucco or your fence. The Frazee paint store in Carmel Mountain Ranch offers a discount to Sabre Springs homeowners who purchase paint in their store. Updated Exterior home colors are for the North Creek and Saddle Ridge homes and are posted at this store. Homeowners are encouraged to review the colors and select a new paint scheme for their home. By using a newer color, the value of your property increases.

RULES ENFORCEMENT

Each month an inspection of the community is performed. Items that are addressed are weekly mowing of lawns, regular watering and fertilizing of plant material as well as painting and cleaning needs. Please take the time to inspect the exterior of your home and address these issues to avoid getting courtesy reminders in the mail.

REMINDER

As always, if you have a question about improvements to your property and how to get them approved, or need information about the association, please contact the Community Manager at the phone number and e-mail address listed.

WALKING TRAIL

Looking for a place to take a nice leisurely stroll? Try the Chicarita Creek Walking Trail with two entrances on Evening Creek Drive and one on Sabre Springs Parkway next to the Stoneybrook Community. The best parking is along Evening Creek Drive. The area is beautiful and includes an archeological site. The exercise stations along the trail are maintained by the Sabre Springs Neighborhood Association and are there for your enjoyment.