ROLLING OAKS ESTATES NEWSLETTER 2015 Architectural Control Committee (ROACC) Rolling Oaks Estates has grown considerably in the past twenty five years. The ROACC is a volunteer group of property owners who coordinate community activities, review construction requests, and respond to alleged violations of the deed restrictions. The ROACC issues this annual newsletter, meets bi-monthly and performs various functions, including: funding and overseeing the maintenance and lighting of the entry area; coordinating county mowing activities; requesting and monitoring county repair and replacement of road surfaces, traffic directional signs, speed limit/stop signs; and hosting the annual Christmas Parade and Neighborhood Night Out events. community benefits from any such annexation, and we’ll periodically post updates to the website. Deed Restriction Renewal If any property owner is interested in serving on The Rolling Oaks Estates Architectural Control Committee or being put on the list for the spring and fall cleanups, call 867-8323. We’re circulating ballots for renewal of the Unit 1 thru 5 Deed Restrictions currently effective through 2020. This applies to all properties except Unit 6 (N. Rolling View, S. Rolling View and their side streets). These Deed Restrictions define the minimum standards and prohibited activities established to protect the value of our properties and community. While future potential City Ordinances will supplement these restrictions, they remain a critical tool to ensure that Rolling Oaks maintains its acreage residential character and property value. No new or altered restrictions are created by this renewal, simply an additional 10 year extension. Please mail, scan and email or call 867-8323 for pick up an attached completed ballot if you have not already done so. ROACC Members ROACC Operating Funds The committee is currently composed of seven of your volunteer neighbors, including: To ensure necessary funds to maintain the entrance, host annual activities, and fulfill the Covenant duties including occasional legal assistance. We ask each property owner to donate fifty dollars ($50.00) annually. This is our only source of funding. Please make checks payable to: Rolling Oaks Estates ACC, and mail to: Name Office Phone Represents Jay Raimond Member 675-4303 Unit I David Browne Treasurer 679-7356 Unit II David Gracia Member 317-3844 Unit III Donna Gentry Member 675-1787 Unit IV Rolling Oaks Estates ACC 705 Oak Village Drive San Antonio, TX 78253 Mark, Roetzel President 867-8323 Unit V Covenant Enforcement John Dunn Secretary 241-3688 Unit VI Luis Gonzalez Member 383-5110 At large The purpose of the Covenants and Deed Restrictions is to protect the value and character of each property in Rolling Oaks Estates. These covenants provide specific conditions, restrictions, and reservations that apply to every lot, and every property owner is legally bound by these covenants. The ROACC does not actively search out violations nor does it inspect estate lots looking for covenant compliance problems. Rather, the committee responds to any and all inquiries and complaints received from property owners. Wherever possible, the ROACC endeavors to resolve covenant problems at the lowest level and with the minimum cost to all concerned. Such problems can usually be resolved through discussion with the subject property owner. However, the ROACC has pursued more aggressive enforcement actions when needed. Occasionally we must seek legal assistance because of the nature of a specific violation or problem. Our goal always remains to protect the value of all properties within the subdivision. Rolling Oaks has a web site! We have a website http://www.roaccsa.com. The site includes a discussion forum, Construction Approval Request form, a ‘Contact Us’ link, and helpful community information. We do not use this site for advertising or commercial contractor endorsements. City of San Antonio Annexation Rolling Oaks Estates is now included in the City of San Antonio’s 2016 planned annexation area. We should be zoned Residential Estates (RE), protecting our single-family acreage neighborhood character. We will continue to use our wells and septic systems, and receive other basic services (police, fire, roadway maintenance, etc.) once annexed. The ROACC will monitor this process closely to ensure that the Covenant Summary Oak Wilt The Covenants and Deed Restrictions present typical and reasonable requirements and restrictions for Rolling Oaks. A few of the most relevant include: 1) All properties are for residential purposes. No commercial businesses are allowed; 2) No sign or advertising display is allowed unless it is for the sale of the property; 3) All fence construction which fronts or borders county roads must be approved by the ROACC (Rolling Oaks Estates streets are county roads;) 4) All homes are for single family use and must be approved by the ROACC before construction; 5) All new home construction must be completed within six months after the laying of the foundation; 6) Trash, garbage and other waste will be kept in sanitary containers. (Use a garbage can when you put out garbage for pickup.); 7) Abandoned and junk vehicles may not be stored on lots. The complete Deed Restrictions can be downloaded from the website. Be aware there is actually an intruder that wants to steal some of your most valuable property - your oak trees! This intruder is a beetle. These beetles spread the lethal oak wilt disease from a diseased tree to a fresh cut on another tree. Oak wilt also spreads from tree to tree through interconnected root systems. Once the disease takes hold, you might as well consider that tree (and any trees that share a root system with the infected tree) as dead. And remember that your neighbors' trees may share that root system! This intruder beetle can be stopped in its trucks by simply covering all wounds on oaks with pruning paint. Remember, there is no 100% safe time of year when oak tree cuts don't need to be painted immediately. Taking Care of Rolling Oaks Rolling Oaks Estates has grown considerably in the past twenty five years. From approximately fifty homes in 1988 to over 300 homes today with several more now under construction. Most property owners are committed to maintaining their property to the standards reflected in the Covenants and Deed Restrictions, and these covenants reflect common sense rules of country living and courtesy to our neighbors. We all want to avoid problems like junk cars, poorly maintained fences, trash, loose pets and unapproved outbuildings that detract from the neighborhood. The ROACC will respond to these problems when reported, and our intent is not to harass property owners but rather to consistently and fairly maintain Rolling Oaks Estates' high standards and to protect your property values. Fire Safety Fire is the biggest danger to our homes. Please use common sense, remember burn-ban rules and atmospheric conditions and do not burn without the Bexar County Fire Marshall's prior approval. Call 335-0300 (between 9 AM and 5 PM) for permission to burn. Your burn site must be a minimum of 300 ft. from your neighbor's house or WRITTEN permission from your neighbor is required. Protect Our Children-Slow Down! Watch for children and people walking and observe the posted speed limits and stop signs throughout the subdivision. Saving a few minutes of drive time is not worth a child's life. Children should not be allowed to drive ATVs on public streets, (it is illegal), or on other peoples' property. Pets We occasionally receive complaints about loose dogs in the neighborhood. It is each owner's responsibility to keep their pets under control, contained on their property and properly vaccinated, with rubies tags displayed. Don't allow them to roam the County roads or on another person's property. Bexar County Animal Control, 210-737-1442, will pick up stray dogs that have been captured and contained by a property owner. Bexar County ordinance prohibits loose pets. Fences Fences along the front of our lots are the first things you see when you drive down the subdivision roads. Broken down fences and fences in need of replacement and repair are violations of deed restrictions, detract from the subdivision and lower property values. The Deed Restrictions state "All fences along a property line which front or border a county road must be approved by the ROACC before construction. All fences will be well maintained and not allowed to detract from the property." Bexar County Alarm Registration, False Alarm Fee Ordinance This permitting and fine system went into effect on Jan. 1, 2005. Monitored alarm system owners in unincorporated areas of Bexar County are required to obtain a permit for their alarm systems. The ordinance requires permits for monitored residential systems at a cost of $25. Renewals are $15 for residential alarms. Non-registered alarms can be fined $75 according to the Bexar County Sheriff's Office, and a fine system has been implemented for false alarms. The alarm permit is available online at http:// www.bexar.org/bcsherift7alarmpermithtm If you have questions regarding the Bexar County Alarm Permit Application, please contact the Bexar County Alarm Unit at 210-394-6315. Again, please note the following permit fees: Residential- $25.00 Renewal (residential) - $15.00 Rolling Oaks Estates Units 1–5 Covenants and Deed Restrictions require recurring 10 year term renewals, currently in effect through 2020. Please complete and return this ballot to support that renewal. Completed ballots may be mailed to 705 Oak Village Drive, SATX 78253, picked up (call 867-8323), or emailed via our webpage ‘Contact Us’ link. We can complete your Unit and Lot number if desired. Please complete at least your street address, signature and date. BALLOT FOR DECLARATION OF EXTENSION OF COVENANTS, CONDITIONS, EASEMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS OF ROLLING OAKS ESTATES SUBDIVISION, UNITS 1-5 WHEREAS, the COVENANTS, CONDITIONS, EASEMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS OF ROLLING OAKS ESTATES SUBDIVISION, UNITS 1-5 were established for the purpose of protecting the value and desirability of the homeowners and subdivision, and which run with the real property and are binding upon all parties having right, title or interest in or to the above described property, or any part thereof, and their heirs, successors and assigns. WHEREAS, said COVENANTS, CONDITIONS, EASEMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS OF ROLLING OAKS ESTATES SUBDIVISION, UNITS 1-5 were extended through June 1, 2020 by a Declaration of Extension recorded with the Bexar County Real Property Records (Vol 6387, Pg 1978-1983). WHERAS, said COVENANTS, CONDITIONS, EASEMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS OF ROLLING OAKS ESTATES SUBDIVISION, UNITS 1-5 were established to be thereafter renewed by a majority confirmation vote of the Property Owners of Rolling Oaks Estates Subdivision. NOW, THEREFORE, it is my desire and election as a Property Owner of Rolling Oaks Estates Subdivision that the COVENANTS, CONDITIONS, EASEMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS OF ROLLING OAKS ESTATES SUBDIVISION, UNITS 1-5 be extended for an additional ten (10) years thereafter, to be effective through June 1, 2030. Property Street Address: ______________________________________________________________ Subdivision Unit: __________________________ Subdivision Lot: ________________________ Owner(s) Name(s) (Printed): ___________________________________________________________ Owner(s) Signature(s): _______________________________________________________________ Date: ____________________________ Please contribute to the ROACC Annual Operating Fund ($50.00 per lot requested). Please mail to address below or call 867-8323 for pick up. Make check payable to ‘ROACC”. Thanks for your support. Rolling Oaks Estates ACC 705 Oak Village Drive San Antonio, TX 78253 Name:______________________________________________ - Amount:_________________________ Address:______________________________________________________________________________ City:__________________ State:____________ Telephone:________________________________ ZIP:________________ Email:____________________________ Comments:____________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________