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Mark Your Calendar for the Remainder of 2021….
2021 EVENTS FOR RESIDENTS OF WATTERS CROSSING
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LOCATION |
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| Holiday Social |
Friday, December 3 (tentative) |
Clubhouse |
6:00PM - 10:00PM |
| Judging for Holiday Lights Award |
Week of December 19 |
Neighborhood |
7:00PM |
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- WCHOA Board Meets 7:00 PM 3rd Monday of every month.
- Architectural Control Committee meets 7:00 PM last Wednesday of every odd number month.
- WCHOA Playgroup meets every Friday.
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Watters Crossing Residents
Invited to the 2021 Holiday Social
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DATE: Friday, December 3
TIME: 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
PLACE: Watters Crossing Clubhouse Grounds
Whether you are a long-time Watters Crossing resident, or new this year to the neighborhood, please bring your family for an evening to
visit with your neighbors.
| Free Snacks |
Balloon Artist |
Holiday Music |
| Hot Cocoa |
Caricature Artist |
Smores |
| Cold Beverages |
Hayride |
Food Truck Food for Purchase |
Food for purchase will be available at the popular returning food truck, Hot
Potato. Hayride tours thru the neighborhood of holiday lights.
Upon arrival, please go to the Welcome Booth for admission and a
wristband. Admission is 2 canned goods for donation to the ACO.
We are happy to say that the Watters Crossing 2021 Holiday Social is
for the fourth year being sponsored by Plano Tree Care. Information
on Plano Tree Care is located on the homepage at
www.watterscrossing.com
Remember, this event is for RESIDENTS ONLY of Watters Crossing.
All activities in Watters Crossing are made possible thru volunteers. SIGN UP HERE to volunteer. Spots will include concessions, beverage
attendants, and hayride attendants
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And Try to Help Here Too….
Please Pick Up Your Poop
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The Board continues to receive complaints of people walking their dogs and not picking up after them.
There are six doggie stations along Bel Air Drive plus the ones located in the City of Allen Watters Crossing Park.
Please be considerate of your neighbors and pick up after your dog. A reminder that it is a City Ordinance to do so.
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Landscaping Plans
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The ACC receives and reviews landscaping plans from homeowners as all improvements must be reviewed. Plans are delayed and many
times declined….READ MORE HERE .
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Projects Submitted to the Architectural Control Committee
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All exterior improvements must be submitted to the Architectural Control Committee for review and approval prior to work commencing. In order for
projects to be properly reviewed by the committee members, Project Review Forms located online at
www.watterscrossing.com in the ACC link must be
utilized. Do not email requests via email to individual Committee members or to acc@watterscrossing.com
We ask that as you work through your project, should the Committee request further information, that you respond to these requests through the system and
not email individual Committee members as it greatly slows down the process. If you have difficulty with the process or wish further explanation,
please email Brenda Simmons at bsimmons@nmitx.com While the Committee volunteers determine the outcome of your
project, Brenda is the facilitator of the information of that process. We greatly appreciate your understanding that the process runs more smoothly and
quickly in adhering to these guidelines.
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All Exterior Improvements Must Undergo ACC Review
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We remind all homeowners that all exterior improvements must be submitted to the Architectural Control Committee (ACC) for review prior to work commencing.
Among other items, this includes exterior lighting, security cameras, and storm doors.
Lighting Guidelinesfor exterior guidelines are in the ACC link at
www.watterscrossing.com In the same link you will find Guidelines for Storm Doors.
If in doubt as to if something needs ACC review, just email acc@watterscrossing.com and ask.
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On Street Parking in Watters Crossing
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The Board of Directors and the Architectural Control Committee frequently receive complaints
concerning on-street parking. The fact of the matter is, on street parking of licensed motor
vehicles is permitted within Watters Crossing. However, the complaints concerning on-street
parking are not necessarily that there are cars parked on the street, but rather the manner in
which these vehicles are parked. Complaints include the number of cars parked together, cars
parked on both sides of the road; cars parked too close to stop signs. These situations cause
visibility issues and there is a great concern for the children here. Please be considerate of your
neighbors.
With that said, we would ask all homeowners:
- Avoid parking directly at an intersection, alley entrance, or stop sign which creates blind
spots for turning drivers.
- Avoid parking directly opposite another car on your street as it creates both blind spots
and difficulty for passing vehicles.
- If on-street parking, park in front of your property, not in front of a 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 stored on the streets within Watters
Crossing nor parked there, except for loading and unloading.
Finally, while the Covenants permit 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 designs. Garages cannot be adapted to other usages, such
as storage, an exercise area, or permanent workshop. They must be ma0intained to hold two, or three, vehicles. Any usage that prevents the usage as
intended of house vehicles is a violation of the Covenants. Note that if anything is preventing a homeowner from parking two (or three per
design) vehicles within their garage, it is a violation of the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions of Watters Crossing. Violation
notices of Section 4.4 of the Covenants have been sent in the past and will continue to be sent as we move forward.
Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions, Section 4.4 Garage Required. Each Residence shall have a two-car garage conforming with
then-applicable City zoning ordinances and codes, and the garage must conform in design and materials with the main structure of the Residence.
No garage shall be converted to living space or used in any manner so as to preclude the parking of two automobiles therein, except for temporary
usage as part of the sales facilities contained in any model homes constructed by a home builder.
Parking:
- Use your garage as intended and required.
- Use your driveway.
- Be mindful of your neighbor when parking on our neighborhood streets
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Architectural Control Committee Reminder
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Exterior Improvements:
All exterior work within Watters Crossing is required to be submitted for review by
the ACC and approval. The ACC process, Review Forms, Guidelines, and
further information are shown in the ACC link at www.watterscrossing.com This
does include roof replacements, home exterior painting, and fence staining.
Covenant Violations:
All violations of the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions of
Watters Crossing are cited and managed by NMI Management. Violations are
no longer handled by the ACC volunteer members.
Playground Equipment:
All recreational play equipment must be removed from front yards when not in
use and located to a rear area not in view of the streets. This includes portable
basketball hoops, hockey nets, and tree swings. The use of hammocks in the
Watters Crossing Private Common Open Space is welcomed but note that those
left overnight will be removed by the HOA Landscape Maintenance Team.
Satellite Dishes must be submitted for review for location prior to installation.
Thanks to all Watters Crossing Homeowners for following the Review Guidelines
in submitting plans for ACC review and adhering to the Declaration of Covenants,
Conditions, and Restrictions of Watters Crossing.
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Information on Texas Neighborhood Coalition and Short Term Rentals
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As the TX legislature begins, our state-wide coalition is looking to send the attached letter to state reps
READ FURTHER….
Please click HERE. for a view of a recent Dallas Morning News article on short term rentals
Please click HERE to see a letter you can send personalized to your state representative. (include the letter STR Reintro Coalition letter HERE)
Please click HERE for delegation info.
click HERE to find your representative.
attached letter
to state reps
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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
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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?
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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?
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Information for questions or problems for Watters Crossing Residents Click Here
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Save Your Pool Cards
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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
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