Lake Arbor Homeowners Association l PO Box 745942 l Arvada, CO 80006-5942

Vol. 1 2017

Lake Arbor NewsConnecting and Informing Our Community

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ContentsCovenants Corner 1Annual Easter Egg Hunt 1Newsletter Via Email 1Lake Arbor Crime Report 1Home Security Tips 2Does Your Home Have Curb Appeal? 2Lake Arbor Home Sales 3Discovery Trail Cleanup Dates for 2017 3Do I Need To Get Permission To Paint (or Re-Side) My House? 4Pomona Parcel Update 4Hope House 5K and Fun Run 4

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Lake Arbor Crime ReportIn partnership with the Arvada Police Department, the Lake Arbor Homeowners Association Board wants to keep residents informed about events taking place in our neighborhood.For more information, please refer to http://arvada.org/residents/police-services/running-report-2014

Lake Arbor BreakinsThe APD knows who the perpetrator is and are attempting to locate him. He is suspected of burglarizing at least three homes in Lake Arbor and a warrant has been issued for his arrest.Arvada Police Department Crime Stats for Lake Arbor 2/9 to 2/23Vehicle Break ins 4Home Break ins 3Assault 1Petty Theft 3

Covenants CornerThe HOA continues to work on the current covenants. The majority of the violations continue to be residents using their front and side yards for storage of trash, building materials, rubbish, and tree limbs. Residents are reminded that trash cans and rubbish, debris, and personal items must be stored in your garage or behind your fence.We also continue to notice cars that are under repair, not running, flat tires, or expired plates on resident’s properties are covenants violations, but are also the City of Arvada code violation. Trailers, both utility and camping trailers must also be stored either in the garage or behind your 6 ft. privacy fence.

Annual Easter Egg HuntResidents and their families are invited to join Lake Arbor for The Annual Easter Egg Hunt. Join us Saturday, April 8th, at 11am, at the West Ball Diamond in Lake Arbor Park. All kids need to bring a basket and will receive free toys and treats. Organized and sponsored by Melanye Phipps of Keller Williams Integrity Real Estate. For any questions, call Mel at 303-913-5325.

Newsletter Via EmailIf you wish to have your newsletter emailed to you, please visit our website and sign up on the home page. For those already on the email list you may manage your profile by clicking the update subscription preferences link at the bottom of the email.

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Home Security Tips y Close and lock windows when leaving your

home. y Mailboxes are in a well-traveled area and

have good locks. y Entrances, parking areas, hallways, stairways

and laundry rooms are well lighted. y The owner permits tenants to change locks

when they move in. y You know about any burglaries in your

building and how the thieves got in. y Identify your belongings by engraving an

identifying number on your possessions or video taping them.

y Keep doors locked when you are at home alone.

y Secure all swinging doors with dead bolt locks

y Use locking bars to secure sliding doors. y Don’t hide spare keys. Give them to a trusted

neighbor. y Check your smoke and alarm systems once a

month. y Use automatic timers to turn indoor lights on

and off to make it appear you are at home. y Ask a neighbor to watch over your home and

pick up deliveries while you are away.

Does Your Home Have Curb Appeal?Your home’s appearance from the street has an impact on prices and whether a prospective buyer chooses to purchase your home. Often, the focus is on how to improve the interior of the home to reflect a personal taste while the possibility for improving the exterior of their home is overlooked.By keeping your home’s exterior, balconies, patio areas, and front door entries in a clean and

neat appearance, you can increase your enjoyment and pride of your home (as well as your neighbors). Additionally, home sales are reflective of the overall appearance of the community.Over the past three years, great improvements have been made to the exterior of community to not only keep up the value of homes, but to create an inviting atmosphere for all residents to enjoy. Here are some tips for increasing your homes’ curb appeal: y Keep the sidewalks, driveway, siding, and limited

common areas free of debris to create a fresh clean appearance.

y Wash the windows and brush off cob webs from lights and trim work to indicate that the home is well cared for.

Take pride of your home and enjoy all that the other homes have to offer. Making these changes will create a more inviting look for any prospective buyer. While the interior might be in excellent condition, you only get one chance to make a good first impression.

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Lake Arbor Home SalesAs of March 7th, 2017, Lake Arbor didn’t have any homes for sale. This is evidence of a strong Seller’s market. The Seller’s market has been created due to a supply and demand issue, which is very different than the “bubble” we had back in ’08 with the mortgage crisis.There is a shortage of homes for sale, but lots of demand to purchase. In fact, we only have about 3,700 homes for sale in the Denver metro area and we need 23,000 for a balanced market. As of March 7th, there were 3 homes under contract in Lake Arbor. Their list prices ranged from $330,000 to $375,000. Their contractual prices were unknownThere have been 7 homes sold in the neighborhood so far this year. Sold prices have ranged from $267,000 to $405,000. - Courtesy of Melanye Phipps, Keller Williams Integrity Real Estate, Lake Arbor resident, and HOA Board member. Statistics come from the MLS.

Discovery Trail Cleanup Dates for 2017Dates have been set for community cleanup of Discovery Trail (path along the creek, from Otis Dr. to Lake Arbor Park). The dates for 2017 are May 6, June 17, August 19, and September 30. Cleanups are held on Saturday mornings, starting at 9AM, meeting at the parking lot on the east end of Lake Arbor Park. This activity is led by Lake Arbor HOA and is part of the City of Arvada Adopt-A-Trail program.Time invested is about 1.5 hours on each cleanup day and the more people we have, the faster it goes! This is a great opportunity for civic groups to serve the community. Individuals are welcome too! It’s

also a good way to meet your neighbors and feel good about keeping Lake Arbor

beautiful. Participants should wear sturdy shoes and sun protection. Gloves are a

good idea. No need to register, just show up! For more information, contact covenants@

lakearborhoa.org.

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Hope House 5K and Fun RunWhether you are 8 months old, 8 years old, or 80 years young, you can join in on the fun at the 2017 Hope House 5K and Fun Run. You can walk, run or even crawl to the finish line, and your hard work will benefit Hope House of Colorado.The event will be held at Lake Arbor Park on Saturday, May 6, from 9 am – 11 am, and will include a Diaper Dash for little walkers and crawlers, as well as other family fun events, including a bouncy castle, kid’s obstacle course, and photos with Paw Patrol’s Chase Pup and Skye Pup!The good news is that it is all for a great cause! Proceeds from the Hope House 5K and Fun Run will benefit the self-sufficiency programs at Hope House of Colorado, a non-profit organization that works to empower disadvantaged teen moms from all over the Denver-metro area. For more information visit www.hopehouseofcolorado.org, or contact Sara Littlejohn: saralittlejohn@hopehouseofcolorado.org, 303-429-1012 ext. 231.

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Do I Need To Get Permission To Paint (or Re-Side) My House? The short answer is “Yes”. In accordance with the protective covenants, changes to the external appearance of Lake Arbor homes, including color schemes, must be approved by the Lake Arbor HOA Architectural Control Committee (ACC). If the new colors are “pre-approved”, getting ACC written approval will be quick and easy. If you choose colors not pre-approved, the process will take a little longer, as the colors must be reviewed by the ACC. Allow enough time to get colors approved before painting starts, to avoid having to repaint (or change new-siding color). Approvals include documentation to protect both homeowner and the HOA. For more information on getting exterior color approval, and to see the pre-approved colors, go to http://lakearborhoa.org/architecture/ or contact covenants@lakearborhoa.org.

Pomona Parcel UpdateArvada City Council continues to debate the future of the Pomona Parcel, the undeveloped land between the police station and Lake Arbor Park. The land is zoned R-1, so it could be developed for housing. In April 2016, the Lake Arbor HOA Board officially requested Council to rezone the Parcel to future park or open space. Our District 1 city council person, Nancy Ford, strongly supports the idea of rezoning the Parcel and is working hard to convince other Council members. To date, Council has not voted on rezoning. Let your views be known to all Council members, using the contact information at http://arvada.org/city-hall/about-city-council/arvada-city-council-contacts . For a more detailed discussion of the Parcel, including updates and our April 2016 request for rezoning, go to http://lakearborhoa.org/pomona-parcel/