And Summer Begins

It is only June 3 and we are already calling attention for all to be aware of the Pool Rules. and resident responsibilities. It is unfortunate that we have had several incidents occur requiring Board member intervention. We (all residents) bear a responsibility to being aware of various rules and regulations within Watters Crossing. Most important of these would be those applicable to the Pools and the Tennis Court.

Pools: While pool rules are posted, there is a general expectation of adherence to basic safety guidelines. It goes without saying that climbing onto the pool arbor and jumping into the pool is a dangerous activity. Residents are responsible for the behavior of their quests and for ensuring that they abide by all rules for the amenity. Propping open the pool gate is both dangerous and unacceptable.

Tennis and Pickle Ball Court: The courts are for tennis, pickleball, and basketball only. They are NOT for skateboards, scooters, or wheels of any type. And they are certainly not a dog park. We are about to start an expensive resurfacing of the tennis court which we wish to keep in top condition as long as possible.

Generally, infractions of any type on a Watters Crossing amenity will result in one (1) warning. Any further violation will result in suspension of the use of those amenities by all residents of that address for the remaining season (one year if a tennis court violation).

Please be aware of all Watters Crossing rules and guidelines regarding your amenities. Please be aware of all your children’s and guests activities involving those amenities.

Watters Crossing Residents Invited to Cookout

  Our neighbor, Lisa Johnson State Farm, has invited all residents of Watters Crossing to a cookout   July 3. This is a short walk to the Southeast corner of Alma Drive and McDermott Drive. See info to   left.

Watters Crossing Screens Films all Summer and Fall

First Friday Films are just that; the first Friday of every month, a film is screened at the Phase I/Clubhouse Pool. Feel free to bring your cooler (no glass please) and enjoy a swim and a movie. At various time, hot dogs, snacks, and drinks are provided.

Films are also screened during SPLASH! and Feels Like Fall. Check the calendar below for actual event dates and locations.

For the full 2024 Film Schedule, please click HERE..

Watters Texas Neighborhood Coalition (TNC) Warns of Impending Threat to Single-Family Neighborhoods in 2025 Legislative Session

TNC is sounding the alarm that 2025 Texas legislators could remove zoning powers from local governments and eliminate single-family neighborhoods statewide. TNC emphasizes that only locally elected officials who are intimately connected to their communities can make intelligent zoning regulations. Read more HERE..

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A Few Reminders

HOUSE NUMBERS: All homes within Watters Crossing have carved stone house numbers on the front elevation. It is recommended to trim and maintain adjacent landscaping such that these numbers are visible from the street. Also, there are a significant number of homes within Watters Crossing which have had the house numbers removed that were originally above the garage doors. These are extremely important to emergency vehicles in locating the correct property if they have to access the home via the alleys. If you have a sliding driveway gate, your numbers on your garage may not be visible to the alley. House numbers then should be mounted on your driveway gate. Rear house numbers are required by the City of Allen.

TRASH AND RECYCLE POLYCARTS: Carts must be stored in areas not visible to any street. This includes visibility between houses and through alley entries. If you can see your polycart from any street, it is a violation of City of Allen code and your WCHOA Covenants. Guidelines are HERE.

DOG STATIONS: Dog Waste Stations are located throughout Watters Crossing. It is both in your Covenants and in the City of Allen codes to pick up after your dog.

Season For Trimming Trees

ACC Reminders Roof Replacement

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.

Updated Park Re-opens

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

Trees and the Contractors who “Trim”

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.
  • The overall limb structure is weakened, making the tree susceptible to ice and storm damage

2024 CALENDAR OF EVENTS FOR RESIDENTS OF WATTERS CROSSING
All dates subject to change or cancellation. (3/20/2024)

• 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).
• WCHOA Playgroup meets every Friday.