Where can I find information about the Peninsula Homeowner’s Association?

Visit our website at www.plumcreekpeninsulahoa.com.

Is there more than one association?

Yes – You may have noticed the monument sign at the main entrance at Plum Creek Parkway and Plum Creek Boulevard, which reads “Plum Creek Villages.” The Peninsula is one of those villages. The Master Association receives assessments from each of the “villages.” The amount paid to the Master Association is included in your monthly dues. The dues paid to the Master Association helps fund maintenance of the entrance monument and snow removal on the sidewalks along Emerald Drive.

The dues paid for The Peninsula covers maintenance of the landscaped common areas along Emerald Drive from Foursome Drive to Peninsula Circle, weekly trash removal, maintenance of the ”General Common Areas” discussed later, administration, management, reserves and liability insurance. The Board members are volunteers and do not receive payment for their service to the community.

Do my dues fund the country club and golf course, or the streets?

No – The club and golf course are funded by its private members and streets are funded and maintained by the Town of Castle Rock.

What is the purpose and goal of the association?

The primary goal of your association is to maintain the quality of our community, through the monitoring and enforcement of the Rules of our community. It should be noted the individual “villages” have their own set of documents related to their specific properties. These are separate and different from ours.  What is acceptable in one village may not be acceptable in another, although all are governed by the Master Association.

Is there an Architectural Control Committee?

Yes – The Architectural Control Committee is responsible for approvals and enforcement of the Rules for our community.

Who comprises the homeowner’s association Board for the Peninsula?

The Board consists of five residents and Special District Management Services,Inc, (SMDS). More information on the directors may be found on the association’s website. Currently, the Officers and Directors also comprise the Architectural Control Committee. Control of the association now resides with the homeowners and not the original developer.

Does the Association hold regular meetings?

Yes – With the exception of the month of December, meetings are normally held on the third Wednesday of each month in the Philip S. Miller Library (100 S. Wilcox, Castle Rock, CO  80104). Meetings start at 7:00PM and depending on the agenda, typically run one to two hours. Residents of the Peninsula are always welcome. To verify a meeting is scheduled, visit the website and contact Special District Management Services,Inc, (SMDS). The November meeting is the annual meeting, which includes a financial recap, a budget for the following year and election of officers.

What happens at the regular meetings?

The agenda will include an update on the financial condition of the association, an update on projects in process, requests for approval of improvements and modifications to a property, enforcement actions, recommendations and a homeowner forum for any resident to ask questions and raise concerns.

What items need approval?

As stated in the documents (specifically Exhibit C), any improvements to a home or lot requires approval by the Architectural Control Committee. This includes structural changes to the exterior, paint colors, landscaping, decks, fountains, patios, retaining walls, playsets, fencing, etc.

How is approval obtained for required items?

An application form (provided in this packet and available from Special District Management Services,Inc, (SMDS) must be submitted to Special District Management Services,Inc, (SMDS) for review and forwarding to the Architectural Control Committee. Currently (February, 2003), there is no fee required for such review. Decisions to approve, deny, or postpone for more information is made at the monthly Board meetings.

What if an improvement is made without prior approval?

Within its authority, the Board and Architectural Control Committee can require the improvement to be removed or modified, at the property owner’s expense, to comply with community standards and the Rules. Failure to comply can result in fines set by the Board and possible removal or repair by the association, at the owner’s sole cost and expense.

Who is responsible for compliance?

The property owner is responsible for compliance with the Rules, whether the property is occupied by the owner, is vacant, or is rented.

What is happening with the open spaces?

This is one of the more complex issues facing our community. The original developer did not finish the open spaces, with the exception of planting of some trees. In addition to the obvious appearance issues, several drainage issues have resulted, since runoff isn’t properly captured. There is no ability to force the developer to complete or fund what was expected by some of the earliest homeowners to be greenbelts with irrigated grass. To improve this situation, in the fall of 2001, a super majority of the then homeowners approved a modification to the Approved Site Plan.

This approval divided the common areas into “Common Open Space” and “Limited Common Space.”  Attached is a subdivision map which delineates the two areas.

 The Common Open Space will be maintained by the association and the Limited Common Space will be homeowner maintained.  Homeowners backing to Limited Common Space are required to maintain the space and have exclusive use of the space but NOT ownership. The space cannot be fenced to increase lot size. Improvements to the Limited Common Space are subject to approval by the Architectural Control Committee.

 Will the Common Open Space be grassed and irrigated?

There is no plan for these areas to be grassed and irrigated. Sufficient water taps are not owned by the association and with the drought conditions we face it would be an inefficient use of our natural resources and funds.

 How will the Common Open Space be improved?

In the fall of 2002, Special District Management Services,Inc, (SMDS) was able to secure a temporary irrigation system from the Town of Castle Rock at no cost to the association. Beginning at the highest elevation on Sand Wedge Way, an area within our existing water supply has been hydro-seeded with vegetation which is anticipated to be self sustaining, even with low natural water conditions. That seed appears to be taking root properly and the same process will be gradually moved to the next lower elevations in 2003.  The entire process for the Common Open Space is planned for completion by mid 2004.

 How will the Limited Common Space be improved?

The current amendment to the original documents, require this space to be improved and maintained by the homeowners. The space must be improved as approved by the Architectural Control Committee. It is expected that some degree of consistency will result with neighboring homeowners.  After the hydro-seeding of the Common Open Space is completed, the association has approved the hydro-seeding and temporary irrigation of the Limited Common Space on a one time basis, at the association’s expense, until the seeding takes root. Thereafter the maintenance of the Limited Common Space shall be at the affected homeowner’s sole cost and expense.

 What is the approved style of fencing?

The only approved fencing style is black metal fencing, with a maximum height of 48 inches. It can have one or two rails at the top. An approved example is the fence at the corner of Foursome Drive and Sand Wedge Way.  Existing wood fencing may remain, however, when replacements are needed, they must be replaced with the approved metal fencing.  The metal fencing is approved for both interior and golf course lots but approval is required from the Architectural Control Committee prior to construction, to determine gate location, compatibility with neighboring properties, etc.

 What is the status of the vacant lots?

All remaining vacant lots (as of February, 2003) are owned by Kennedy Homes and will built out as market conditions permit.

 Do I need approval for landscaping improvements and changes?

Yes – The Rules require approval to be obtained. Exhibit C of the Declarations specifies approved trees, minimum sizes, minimum number, plantings, etc.

 Is it possible to make the Peninsula a gated community?

No. The Town Council of Castle Rock has decided not to allow any more gated communities.