PCR Midsummer Updates by Community Manager Nick Will
- Yard Tree Replacements: I have suspended enforcement of dead yard trees, shrubs, and turf because it’s too hot to reasonably ask that anyone plant a tree or shrubs in this weather. I will restart those enforcements in mid to late August so that affected residents can make arrangements to have dead trees, shrubs, and turf replaced as soon as the weather cools. The fall and winter are ideal times to transplant trees especially. If you know you have dead trees, shrubs, or turf, please consult your landscaper or a landscape company now to prepare.
- On this subject of enforcements, I want to remind everyone of the PCR Enforcement and Fine Policy. With some exceptions, everyone will receive a courtesy notice of a violation that needs to be cured. If the condition repeats within six months or goes uncured on a following inspection, a second courtesy letter will be sent. If it repeats or goes uncured on a third inspection, then the Association will send a certified letter which is a state-required notice of intent to fine if the condition goes uncured or repeats again. After that period expires, PCR’s fine policy is $50 per repeated occurrence within six months or $50 per day until the condition is cured. Please check your mail for any letters from the Association.
- In discussion with ARC candidates and the Board, we are reminded that not everybody knows they have access to the PCR governing documents and current Design Guidelines on the community website, under the Resources tab. These are the guidelines that the Architectural Review Committee uses in making their decisions about exterior modification requests, and the guidelines can help you plan your projects. The modification request form is also on the website and is integrated into the website portal now. We have significantly increased application turnaround time with this portal feature. That is under “For Residents” and “Online Forms.”
- Turf height: I'm told there was some discussion in private social media about the mowing height this time of year, so I wanted to share this information from Gold Landscape’s General Manager: "The guidelines we follow are: during the off-season we mow around 2”– 2.5” to allow the sun to get to the roots. Once we get into the season which is now, we mow at 3” and no higher. These are the recommended heights per Texas A&M. You can mow lower in the summer, but it requires more watering in North Texas due to the heat. The higher height allows more surface to hold moisture when it is watered and protects the root system from the extreme heat and burning up."
- If you have issues you would like me to address in future memos, please let me know!
Nick Will
Community Manager
214-494-6050