Free Mulch

There's free mulch on PP and MP on a first come, first serve basis. The HOA landscaper will be spreading it between homes; until then please feel free to help yourself to what you need.

Concrete Fence Repair on the Corner of Via Cantebria and Garden View Rd - Case Closure

The City of Encinitas Code Enforcement Division has given 1135 MP 30 days to complete the fence repair to avoid "stronger enforcement remedies."

July 15 Special Board Meeting Agenda

- approve Election Rules

Update on Corner of Via Cantebria and Garden View Rd

On April 30 the City of Encinitas approved the replacement of the 3 wooden sections of the concrete perimeter sound wall as follows:

Following the 15-day comment period, 1135 MP can now proceed with the project.

The board is working with 1135 MP to help them restore the irrigation to the outer perimeter to support the growth of the recently planted shrubs.

Message from the President: Garage Night Lights

Fellow homeowners,

As Mendocino ages (we are now 23 years old!), it takes more effort to maintain the value of our property.
We recently sand-blasted and re-painted the curbs and resurfaced the streets and are actively working with our landscaper to repair and keep our irrigation in good working order to maintain a lush attractive landscaping. A record number of homes have been repainted, some added new upgrades like garage doors, porch railings, etc.

Night-time garage lights are a signature design feature of Mendocino. They not only enhance the Mendocino ambiance but provide additional security at night. Unfortunately, many of the garage night lights throughout Mendocino are out of order and do not come on at night.

Homeowners are responsible for maintaining the garage lights in good working order. If your light does not come on at night, it might be a bad bulb or a bad light sensor on the side of your house. Please fix it. It's a small investment that goes a long way in preserving the charm of Mendocino and enhancing nighttime security.

Slav

EXTERIOR GARAGE NIGHT LIGHTS

Each unit has an exterior garage light that is automatically turned on at dusk and turned off at dawn by a light sensor on the side wall of the house. Homeowners are responsible for maintaining their exterior garage lights at night in working order. If your garage light does not come on at night, it might simply be a blown light bulb that needs to be replaced. But it might also be a bad sensor that may require the help of an electrician. Please see an earlier post that should help you deal with the issue: 
https://mendocinohoa.blogspot.com/search?q=garage+light

A friendly reminder: please clean up after your pet!

Lately, we’ve noticed a lot of dog poop left on the sidewalks on our streets. Please pick up after your pets! We all want to keep the neighborhood and sidewalks clean. 

R&R Amendment: Commercial Vehicle Definition

We have clarified the definition of a Commercial Vehicle in our R&Rs to reflect homeowner feedback and comments as follows:

For purposes of compliance (CC&Rs – Section 7.17), “Commercial Vehicle” shall be defined* as any vehicle which:

§  bearing a commercial license, but not limited to, tank trucks, any dump truck, cement mixer truck, oil and gas truck, delivery truck, or any vehicle transporting and/or storing toxic substances, vehicles having more than 2 (two) axles, any vehicle which weighs more than 10,000 pounds, or any vehicle with a mounted camper shell which protrudes from the truck from either side or from beyond the rear gate or above the cab ceiling;

§  has a chassis with a capacity of 3/4 ton or larger, such as flatbed trucks, tow trucks, tractor-trailer rigs, and the like;

§  carries equipment, tools, or materials, related to a business which are visible from outside the vehicle such as ladders, pool supplies, plumbing equipment or materials, construction materials, landscape equipment or materials, etc.

§  is over 18 feet in length, bumper to bumper.

* https://www.davis-stirling.com/HOME/Commercial-Vehicle

Please check with MMS to get the latest copy of the R&Rs.

Please note that parking of commercial vehicles in Mendocino is prohibited; violations are subject to fines.

Mendocino at Encinitas Ranch HOA Board Meeting Agenda & Meeting Notice Wednesday, January 29 7:00 PM at: Starbucks inside Target at Encinitas Ranch Town center shopping mall

Call to Order 7:00 PM EXECUTIVE SESSION - CLOSED TO MEMBERSHIP

Third party contract formation and negotiation strategy

Adjournment

Questions? Please contact Mills Property Management at: 760.978.9609

Annual Tree Trimming and Free Mulch

Our annual tree trimming is scheduled for January 14-15, weather permitting.
The landscaper will leave the wood chips / mulch behind on Monterey Place FREE for homeowners to use in their back yards. Fresh mulch is a great organic soil amendment that also helps conserve water - feel free to take what you need. The remaining mulch will be spread on the slopes and in the side yards on January 16.

Update on Corner of Via Cantebria and Garden View Rd

An application to replace the three wooden sections of the concrete perimeter sound wall was submitted to the Development Services Department of the City of Encinitas on 11/25. On 12/6 the City acknowledged the receipt of the application and advised the homeowner that it's under review.

Bobcat on Slope

While having breakfast this morning, a homeowner spotted a bobcat walking up the slope. It was large enough to easily kill a small pet in the backyard.

Annual Report

Sandblasted and repainted curbs

Sandblasting was never done before. Removed 20+ years of multiple layers of old peeling/flaking paint for a new clean (and long-lasting) look.

Resurfaced streets

Our 20+ year old streets are in great shape; timely resurfacing protects our biggest HOA investment.

Change of Landscape Contractor

Our landscaper's performance seriously deteriorated in 2019. The board tried to remedy the situation but was met with a take-it-or-leave-it attitude.  Newly hired Watersedge Landscape came highly recommended, with excellent references.

http://watersedgelandscape.com/

Corner of Via Cantebria and Garden View Rd

Continues to be a major eyesore.  Have been working with the city of Encinitas to compel the two non-HOA homes to do their part. Improvements have been made regarding landscaping and repair of irrigation to the outer perimeter.  Application to replace the wooden sections of the outer perimeter sound wall with a substantially conforming material was submitted to City of Encinitas planning on November 25; the official response expected this week.

Home Repainting

Record number of homes repainted.  Thank you to the community at large and the Architectural Committee efforts. 

Financial

All projects completed on or below budget. Reserves 149% funded. Lean and mean budget. Gradual increase in HOA fees, ($137.00/mo to $141.00/mo), due to landscape maintenance and irrigation repair.

Challenges in 2019 and Going Forward

- Aging/failing irrigation system

- Water loss due to undetected/unreported water leaks

- Aging landscaping.  Aging oversized trees.

Priorities

- Eliminate/minimize costly water loss

- Prioritizing and implementing of incremental landscape improvements throughout