You Ask – Charlie Brown Answers in Compliance Corner With Charlie Brown – Volume 7
Charlie Brown, HSVPOA Director of Compliance & Contract Management, responded to five questions on assorted topics in Compliance Corner with Charlie Brown Volume 7.
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Q – Is it legal to park IN a cul de sac?
A – It is okay to park parallel to the road in a cul-de-sac, so long as traffic is not impeded.
Q – My neighbor moved in 2 years ago, new build, and has not done any landscaping. It’s now weeds and dirt. How long do I get to look at this mess? I think this does [not] help with property values in my area. Thank you.
A – Property Owners have six months from the completion of their home to finish the landscaping. When your neighbor built 2 years ago, they had one year to finish, but the time has passed regardless. Message/call the Compliance Division with the address or submit an online complaint.
Q – Decorating neighborhood entry signs seems to be somewhat common. Recently, there was a lot of conversation on social media about a neighborhood entry sign area decorated with brightly colored flowers, etc. As you probably saw, some villagers favor it, and some are against it. Are neighborhoods permitted to decorate their entry signs or entry areas, and if so, is a permit needed? If so, are there policy or rule guidelines that the neighborhoods should follow? Who owns this entry area? Is it owned by the neighbors living in the neighborhood, or is it considered common property? If it is common property, does that mean the permit (if allowed) should be obtained from the CPFWC or the Permitting and Compliance Department? Does the POA have the staff to maintain the signs and the area (mowing/weed eating/etc.? If not, can the neighborhood homeowners maintain this property themselves? I am unsure if I should have asked this of Public Services Director Ken Unger, as he is over common property or you. Where do we go from here?
A – Individuals or communities may apply for a Common Property permit to erect signs or to do landscaping. Any variation of what is approved is not allowed. The small community flags do not require a permit and will not be addressed unless we receive complaints due to vulgarity or other inappropriate words or images.
Q – Do we not have specifications in our contracts that place a limit on how long prior to a job and how long after a job a contractor can leave his equipment on site? On the recent repairs to Maderas Drive, the water truck (which was certainly essential to the project) was left parked in one of the turnarounds on Maderas for at least a week after the roadbed was finished. It was then moved to a location on the south side of Desoto Blvd, where it has been parked for at least two weeks. First, areas within sight of our main thoroughfares and sights should not be used for staging of contractors’ equipment, other than maybe loading/unloading of equipment. We should not allow a contractor to use Village property as their storage yard for equipment before and after a job is begun/completed. The big red water truck should have been gone within 1 – 3 days after the completion of the job. When possible, staging of equipment before and after a job should be at a site that is not in clear sight of everyone who drives through the Village.
A – Every effort is being made to keep the heavy equipment moving along after a job, especially in a residential area. If you see one sitting a while, please let the Compliance Division know so that we can address it.
Q – I’m very disappointed to see that Sacred Heart has once again displayed its multiple white crosses yard graffiti. Since Roe v Wade was overturned, abortion is illegal, and a rapist can now choose the mother of his child. Therefore, why the continued approval of allowing Sacred Heart to shame women? DOES THE POA APPROVE AN ANNUAL PERMIT FOR SACRED HEART TO PUT ALL OF THOSE “SHAME ON YOU – HERE’S A REPRESENTATION OF ALL THE DEAD BABIES IN THE FORM OF PURE WHITE CROSSES, as well as, A BABY BANNER” hung from a tree? Does the POA Approve permits for this type of religious yard art?
A – The POA reviews permit applications for churches just as for certain activity at commercial and residential properties. A church is not expressly prohibited from displays relating to church beliefs. It is a church.
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Charlie, regarding the crosses in front of the church, your comment “ A church is not expressly prohibited from displays relating to church beliefs. It is a church. “ is improper.
The church has no right to display crosses for what they believe are living, purposeful individuals. Because abortion is now a legal issue, the church has no right. Why are the crosses by the road? Shouldn’t the crosses be up by the building for their parishioners benefit?
How is it that churches can put up 100s of crosses & a homeowner is allowed only 5 ornaments. Churches should follow guidelines of yard art in front of homes.
It is offensive to those of us who do believe in abortion.
And by the way, are they infringing on the easement of the road?
I would like to clarify what the court ruled when readdressing Roe v Wade since there appears to be misinformation within the question raised in this thread. What the Supreme Court’s ruling did, was to remove authority from the federal government regarding abortion regulation and placed the regulation of this practice where it properly belongs with each individual state. I have yet to see one state implement laws that prohibit abortions in cases of rape.
Additionally, the constitution provides for freedom of religion. This country was founded on this principle. If they want to put crosses on their property, they have that right (easement is 50 ft. on their side of Desoto). If it truly offends you that much, please feel free to use a different road when traveling in that area. Myself, I find it comforting whenever I see the cross, it reminds me how truly blessed I am to be saved. Prayers for you and your family.
To Tia, great reminder that there is still religious freedom in this country. Something not to take for granted. Those that are offended are not an uncommon thing. There will always be naysayers. But those that believe abortion is wrong based on religious beliefs are practicing two freedoms, Speech and religion.