• I am committed to working closely with residents to find practical solutions to deed restrictions. My goal is to uphold the community standards while ensuring the outcome is fair and beneficial for everyone involved.
   

I’d like to take a moment to address a key topic regarding "fines for unresolved restrictive covenant violations" and use this as a reflection on my experience during my previous term.

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During my last term, the District was still involved in enforcing restrictive covenant violations for Lakeline Oaks (LLO). Since then, the LLO HOA has taken over enforcement of their covenants. At that time, the District was contacted by the LLO HOA for assistance in helping a resident resolve a violation concerning a trash can being left in plain view.

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We got involved, and the homeowner attended the MUD Board meeting to explain their situation. The homeowner acknowledged the violation but explained that they kept the trash can in front of their garage due to practical challenges: storing it in the garage was unpleasant, and moving it behind the privacy fence was difficult because the path was often muddy.

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After the meeting, I was invited to the homeowner’s property to see the issue firsthand. I observed that the drainage between their lot and the neighbor’s likely contributed to the muddy conditions, particularly after heavy rainfall. I suggested an alternative route to avoid the muddy area, but the homeowner was reluctant to use part of the neighbor’s property for moving the trash can.

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I shared an example from another neighbor who addressed a similar drainage issue by laying down gravel and crushed stone to prevent muddiness. This allowed the neighbor to easily move their trash can to the curb. I suggested the same approach to the homeowner, who said they would consider it.

On a follow-up visit, before we could discuss additional solutions, the conversation shifted to unrelated concerns about water meter replacements and other matters. After a lengthy discussion, I realized the issue had expanded beyond the original concern, and I respectfully ended the visit.

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Later, I noticed several other LLO residents had built small, attractive cedar enclosures to shield their trash cans from view, a practical solution costing around $75 in materials. I contacted the homeowner and offered to build a similar enclosure at no cost if they would purchase the materials. We also offered to waive any fines if the solution was approved by the LLO HOA Board. Unfortunately, the homeowner declined.
 

As my term ended in November 2020, I am unsure how the situation was ultimately resolved, but I remain hopeful that the community continues to seek constructive solutions for these types of issues.