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4 SOLERA DIAMOND VALLEY | FEBRUARY 2024 Community Updates By Tyler Barber, Property Services Manager On my inspection walks and through resident requests, I am noticing that there are properties missing a parkway tree. Per the Design Guidelines, §4.16.1.1 Front Yard/Parkway Trees, "A minimum of one tree is required in the front yard and in the parkway of each residence. Replacement of the parkway trees will be determined by the city of Hemet." e trees are city-owned and trimmed but are maintained (watered) by the homeowner. Homeowners are not permitted to remove those trees on their own. If you do not have a parkway tree, please contact the city at (951) 765-3712 to install a new tree. Violations: Opened- 18 ; Closed- 14 Action Items (information is accurate as of Jan. 8): • e faucets in the outdoor pool bathrooms will be looked at to increase the amount of time it takes for the water to shut off. • An outdoor pool water fountain is leaking and will be addressed and fixed. • e electronic security for the Mountain View Lodge has been approved, and it will be installed when the Vendor has all the materials. • Two sections of concrete along the Paseo are in need of replacement, as they have become a slipping/tripping hazard. Proposals have been received for the work. By Clare Mendez, Resident Newcomers to our community oen remark about the beautiful landscape and well-kept homes in our area. e management takes as much pride in the common areas as we do in our yards. As I walk along the grounds and sidewalks I'm inspired by the beauty that surrounds me. As the winter closes in on us, some of the plants will go into hibernation and some of the trees are bare, but the beauty of the forms are still seen. Hopefully there is also less time needed to clean up the weeds and trim the over growth giving you and I more time to read through the seed catalogs or rose handbooks, and discover landscape ideas for you own home. Of course, any changes you make to the exterior of your home and garden will have to meet the DRC (Design Review Committee) guidelines, as noted in our Governing Documents found on the Solera Diamond Valley web site. Just recently, for example, we had an overgrown tree removed from our front yard and we wanted to replace it with one that wasn't as tall or messy as the one we removed. e first step was to decide which tree we felt fit the bill, would look aesthetically pleasing in our yard, and who would do the work. Next, we filled out a Home Improvement Application, including pictures and a drawing of our site plan so the DRC can review it and approve it quickly. We are not the first owners of our domain so we don't have access to a site plan from Pulte. We do, however, have an aerial view drawing and we included measurements of our yards and home as it is situated on the plot. I used that to identify which tree we were replacing and included a photograph taken from the sidewalk. It is always best to attend the DRC meeting when you submit a change form so you can answer questions. e DRC meets on the last Wednesday of each month at 10 am. Our application was approved and the work was done. ere's a lot of research proving a beautiful landscape helps to heal the body and soul aer surgery or illness. On the opposite hand, neglect or failure to maintain greenery, excessive weeds, and unpleasant shapes of bushes and trees (deriving, for example, from inappropriate pruning) can have the opposite effect. As the weather warms up (and it will warm up, I promise), you'll see me walking the neighborhood to start healing my soul from being cooped up all winter. anks for all of you who take the time and lots of effort to make your yards so beautiful to look at. Visual Therapy

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