Fire Sprinklers
Because of the negligently “maintained” “landscape” we mounted sprinklers facing outward on two sides of our lot. We hope it’s enough.
Sumac Danger in Sky Ranch
For those who are familiar with the fire danger of Sumac, here is a photo of just one of the many specimens. They have a high oil content which makes them dangerous when they burn.
Sky Ranch Ditch Debris
Fire hazard and storm water violation, and just plain lazy.
City of Santee v Sky Ranch HOA Anticipated Litigation
We have repeatedly asked the City of Santee to enforce the code regarding fuel modification zones e.g. landscape, irrigation, and brush clearing. It was last on the City Council agenda April 22, 2020.
Sky Ranch HOA v Lennar Settled
The Sky Ranch HOA sued Lennar Homes in 2017. While the HOA notified homeowners of the lawsuit, presumably a legal requirement, the HOA has not notified the homeowners that the lawsuit was settled six months ago, nor have they given homeowners the details of the settlement.
The HOA sued Lennar for faulty drainage, landscape, and irrigation (complaint pdf).
The HOA settled the lawsuit on December, 16, 2019. (settlement order pdf)
Random Kindness
Yesterday, we were at the Santee Home Depot loading PVC on top of the car, when a man, who finished loading his trailer, walked over and handed me two new bungie cords and said it would make the job easier. Since leaving the Midwest I no longer expected to encounter that kind of random kindness—my mistake.
Vehicle Storage and Shuttle Parking on Calico and Mirador Street
Because people from NorthStar and Graves Avenue are shuttle parking and storing vehicles on Calico and Mirador, there has been renewed interest, so I’m reposting this information. The Sheriff can enforce infractions, such as parking violations, only on property controlled by the City. Attached (pdf) is the resolution and map showing the portions of the streets that the City controls. That includes all of Calico, and the west end of Mirador. The Sheriff’s department is confused and says they will verify this information.
Recently the City enacted further restrictions on RV parking. To minimize the expense of enforcement the City gave their code compliance personnel authority over those violations. Now, we seem to be able to report any of the parking violations online.
HOA Irrigation
They are destroying the landscape through neglect. The water has not run for nearly a year and now “sprays” a few inches. They aren’t even maintaining the landscape per fire code in this area.
This quail has been watching its nest from the back fence.
Pot Talking to Kettle
This message was sent to Sky Ranch for Northstar. Sky Ranch residents reportedly are using the trash dumpster at Northstar. On the other hand, Northstar residents are storing their vehicles in Sky Ranch every day.
