Although we believe that privacy trumps view all owners concerns have to be considered.
Having said this we are dismayed that our HOA committee is considering allowing an 8 foot high by 4 feet distance from roof driplines to attempt to satisfy the privacy supporters. This combined with a reduction from 48 inches to 36 inches high after the 4 feet from driplines is not acceptable to us.
The 4 foot high limitation should be maintained to within 3 feet of the front patio wall....... or the 8 foot high allowance should be increased in length to 8 feet from the dripline instead of 4 feet.
Then we can all have a view without intruding into our neighbours privacy or gazing into their kitchens!
We believe that no trellis or other support system for an 8 foot high planting will be allowed so how will such plants/hedge be secured during the winter wind storms?
In our opinion our HOA leadership is opting for view without due consideration for privacy.
As one of our neighbours stated "why would my neighbour need to see into my patio or kitchen window"
Michael and Kristina
311 Durango
Michael & Kristina. Most people are unaware of the Pat Bradley revised proposed PLANT HEIGHT RULE between patios. Apparently all the changes proposed at the July 24th BOD meeting will not be published until later in September.
We agree with your comments and would add that measurements should be from the front edge of the patio (extended) since drip lines vary with each condo type which would impose on a 300 plan a different standard on each side of the patio. Particularly agree with your comment on trellis restriction. It does not make sense in areas where golf ball screens are not needed.
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