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TX Neighborhood Coalition Update, 5/25/2023
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Dear All,
What a major-league set of achievements by you and all the Texas Neighborhood Coalition
members the past two days – and the past three months!# Read more ……
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2023 Homeowners Annual Meeting
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Minutes to the Homeowners Annual Meeting of May 7, 2023, have been posted online at www.watterscrossing.com in the Members Only link. The election for two Board officers resulted in
the incumbents, Denny Adelman and Katie Armstrong returning to the Board for another term. We thank Mike Callahan and Muhammad Ahmed for stepping up and running for these positions
as we acknowledge the importance of participation of all volunteers to Watters Crossing.
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ACC Reminders Roof Replacement
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All exterior improvements must be submitted to the Architectural Control Committee (ACC) for review and approval prior to any work commencing. This includes all roof replacements. Please
submit a Roof Replacement form from www.watterscrossing.com when planning on roof
replacement. Guidelines for Roof Replacement are located HERE.
The ACC does expedite roof reviews. Note that the most common roof color in Watters Crossing is typically referred to as "Weathered Wood".
Also, no contractor signs are permitted at any time in Watters Crossing. Installations of such signs will result in violation letters to the homeowner. We appreciate your help with this.
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Pools Open Monday, May 1
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Both Watters Crossing pools will open Monday, May 1. Your existing pool card is needed for access to either pool. Replacement cards for lost or misplaced cards can be obtained by sending
an email to poolaccess@watterscrossing.com There is a $25 charge for replacement cards. Cards are limited to ONE per home address.
Continue reading pool rules
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Updated Park Re-opens
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Bring the kids to the updated Phase III Playscape. Located at Bel Air Drive and Placer Drive, amenities at the renovated park now include:
- New benches and picnic tables
- Charcoal grilling station
- Six adult exercise stations
- Cornhole (bring your own beanbags)
- Checkers, Backgammon, and Chess boards (bring your own game pieces)
- Gaga Ball Pit
- Original play equipment, swings
- Free Little Library
Plan a picnic. Fire up the grill and have a good time
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WANTED: Playgroup Coordinator
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We want to thank, Jennifer Dartez, who has been our volunteer as the Watters Crossing Playgroup Coordinator since 2019. She will be missed. We are now in the process of looking for a
volunteer to step in as Playgroup Coordinator.
The Watters Crossing Playgroup is open to parents with children 5 and under. The playgroup meets weekly on Friday mornings at 10:30 AM. Meetings are held at the City of Allen Watters Crossing Park,
located on the corner of Bel Air Drive and Newport Drive. (This can be adjusted as needed by the new coordinator). The playgroup may visit other nearby Allen parks, attend local events such as story
time at the library, or there may be scheduled special activities and/or field trips. The Easter Egg Hunt (Saturday, April 8, 2023) is managed by the Playgroup Coordinator. All news and updates regarding
the playgroup are communicated in the private Facebook group.
If you are interested in helping your community, please email Jennifer at playgroup@watterscrossing.com and she can explain what is involved in the position.
Please remember to cc secretary@watterscrossing.com
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Information on Texas Neighborhood Coalition and Short-Term Rentals
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As the TX legislature begins, the Texas Neighborhood Coalition TNC) on Short Term Rentals is looking to send the attached letter (below)to state representatives.
Please click HERE
for a view of a recent Texas Monthly article on short term rentals.
Please click HERE to see the TNC Short Term Rental letter.
Please click HERE to see a suggested, personalized letter to send to your state senator and representative with the TNC letter.
Click HERE to find your representative and senator
Click HERE to view the entire Texas House of Representatives and contact info
Click HERE to view the entire Texas Senate and contact info
Click HERE to view City of Allen City Council and contact info.
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Did You Know?
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It is a Texas state law that a vehicle cannot be parked closer to a stop sign than 30 feet.
The Board of Directors and the Architectural Control Committee frequently receive complaints
concerning on-street parking within Watters Crossing. Complaints include the number of cars
parked together, cars parked on both sides of the road, cars parked too close to stop signs,
and more. These situations cause visibility issues and there is a great concern for the children
here. Please be considerate of your neighbors.
We would ask all homeowners:
- Avoid parking directly at an intersection, alley entrance, or stop signs.
- Avoid parking directly opposite another car on your street as it creates both blind spots
and difficulty for passing vehicles.
- Do not park in front of your neighbor’s home (this is a frequent complaint)
- Avoid, where possible, parking on Bel Air Drive; this street is heavily traveled by
pedestrians (with kids and dogs) using the Hike and Bike trail. As a main feeder street, it
passes a number of areas of congestion including the Clubhouse, the Clubhouse Pool,
the tennis court, three parks, and two school crossings.
- No car can be parked in the street and covered as if in storage.
- RVs, boats, watercraft, and trailers, can never be parked in the streets in Watters
Crossing except for immediate loading and unloading; never overnight.
And…Did you Know?
While the Covenants do not prohibit on-street parking, Section 4.4 does restrict garage usage to
parking of motor vehicles. Garages must be maintained to allow for the parking of the
number of vehicles inside for which they were designed. Garages cannot be used for:
- Storage
- Exercise Areas
- Workshops
If the above, or other, usage prevents the garage from housing two (or three) vehicles, it is a
violation of the Covenants. Violation notices of Section 4.4 of the Covenants will be sent as
violations occur.
- Use your garage as intended and required.
- If needed, use your driveway for parking.
- Lastly, park in the street while being mindful of your neighbors when parking there
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Trees and the Contractors who “Trim”
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We would alert homeowners to use caution when selecting anyone to trim your trees. There are many groups driving the neighborhood offering the
service of “tree trimming”. Please ensure you research who you are using. Yes, you can get a lower price, but results can be a problem. Some
flags to look for:
- The contractor leaves all the limbs and debris from the trimming. The City of Allen requires that all contractors trimming trees remove
from the property all trimming and debris.
- The “trimming” results in stumps
- Limbs should be trimmed to natural joints. When stumps are left, typically the stub will rot back to the tree. This is usually
after it has sent out multiple suckers. The canopy of the tree is destroyed.
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The overall limb structure is weakened, making the tree susceptible to ice and storm damage
READ MORE HERE
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2023 CALENDAR OF EVENTS FOR RESIDENTS OF WATTERS CROSSING All dates subject to change or cancellation. Updated 3/15/2023
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EVENT |
DATE |
LOCATION |
TIME |
Pools Open |
Monday, May 1 |
Clubhouse & Newport Drive |
8:00AM-10:00PM |
First Friday Film |
Friday, June 2 |
Phase I/Clubhouse Pool |
8:30PM |
First Friday Film |
Friday, July 7 |
Phase I/Clubhouse Pool |
8:30PM |
First Friday Film |
Friday, August 4 |
Phase I/Clubhouse Pool |
8:30PM |
Splash! |
Saturday, August 19 |
Phase II/Newport Pool |
3:00PM-10:00PM |
First Friday Film |
Friday, September 1 |
Phase I/Clubhouse Pool |
8:30PM |
Fall Yard Sale |
Saturday, September 23 |
Neighbourhood |
8:00AM-3:00PM |
Pool Close |
Saturday, September 30 |
Clubhouse & Newport Drive |
10:00PM |
Dog SPLASH! |
Saturday, October 7 |
Phase I/Clubhouse Pool |
12:00PM-3:00PM |
Feels Like Fall |
Saturday, October 14 |
Phase I Pond Grounds |
2:00PM-9:00PM |
Holiday Social |
Friday, December 1 |
Clubhouse |
6:00 PM-10:00PM |
Judging for Holiday Lights |
Week of December 17 |
Neighbourhood |
7:00PM |
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- WCHOA Board Meets 7:00 PM 3rd Monday of every month.
- ACC meets 7:00 PM last Tuesday of every other month (odd numbered month).
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WCHOA Playgroup meets every Friday.
Join the community
list. Visit www.watterscrossing.com
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Local Weather
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Members Only Information
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WCHOA broadcasts, via E-mail, newsletters, important bulletins, events, and developments that may affect our community. This is the fastest way to disseminate information throughout our neighborhood.
Any information you provide remains confidential and undistributed.
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WCHOA Crime Watch

Pool Alert: It has been brought to our attention that there is a black market for pool equipment at the
present time. Pool equipment is being stolen from backyards, even during the day. Please keep your fence locked and be aware.
To report suspicious, non-life threatening activity, please phone the City of Allen Non-Emergency number at 214-509-4321
Also, please visit the link below for further information:
City of Allen Police Community Relations
To ask a question concerning recent illegal activity within Watters Crossing, or to inquire regarding any rumors which you may have heard, please email crimewatch@watterscrossing.com. Your letter will go to the Watters Crossing Crime Watch Leader, who, in consultation with the City of Allen Police, will determine if the community should be alerted via the Watters Crossing web site and Watters Crossing email.
Crime Watch Tips
- Make sure doors and windows are locked.
- Make sure shades or window covers are closed when leaving the house.
- Make sure alarm systems are set, operating properly and monitored.
- Close garage door when you are out of the garage.
- Make sure vehicles are locked when vacant
- Do not leave valuables of any type in vehicles
Know your neighbor and look out for each other in a helpful way.
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Streetlights in Watters Crossing are not maintained by your Homeowners Association. They
belong to, and are maintained, by Oncor Electric. Problems, including lamps not working, can be
reported online at
www.oncor.com Phone calls can also be placed to.
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Did You Know?
All Watters Crossing Homeowners Association offical information is available and posted only at
www.watterscrossing.com The Watters Crossing HOA does not support nor endorse comments, opinions, and other actions on social media sites.
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Questions or Problems?
Information for questions or problems for Watters Crossing Residents Click Here
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Save Your Pool Cards
Please remember to retain your Pool Access Cards for future use.. Pool cards will NOT be reissued. The cost of a replacement card is $25
and is limited to one card per address. For replacement cards, please email: poolaccess@watterscrossing.com
Pool Rules
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