NEW HOMEOWNER MEETING Tuesday . October 16, 2018 . 5:30PM
Copperleaf Arboretum 4895 South Tibet Street, Centennial, CO 80015
We would like to welcome all NEW Copperleaf Homeowners to an INFORMATIONAL
MEETING to be held at 5:30PM on October 16, 2018 at the Copperleaf Arboretum. This
meeting will give homeowners an opportunity to ask questions about what it means to live in an
HOA, to find out how your HOA operates, to provide an introduction to your governing
documents; including the covenants and bylaws for your association.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Vista Management Associates, Inc.
via email at [email protected].
WHETHER YOU’RE GHOULISH, GLAM OR WEAR A MASK,
DRESS UP AND JOIN US THAT IS ALL WE ASK.
PLEASE JOIN US FOR TRICK OR TREATING
AND HALLOWEEN FUN.
A BIG THANKS
SIGNS
A couple of notes about signs. We have numerous signs in the community now with roof
replacement, political, and new resident. Please note that contractor signs are acceptable
while they are doing the work. Once the work is complete the sign must be removed. Once
construction on a street is completed, please remove the PRIVATE RESIDENCE sign. Political
signs are permitted 45 days before the election and must be removed 7 days after.
BOARD MEMBER NEEDED
T he HOA has an opening for two
(2) homeowners on the Board
of Directors. You MUST have access
to email and there is a minimal time
commitment, as the Board of
Directors meets quarterly during the
day at the Arboretum. The meetings
generally last about two (2) hours.
There are emails now and then, but
we try to keep business to the
meetings. Dates and times are
coordinated with the members of the
Board. If you are interested, please
send a short paragraph about yourself
and why you would like to be on the
Board to [email protected].
VISTA MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATES, INC.
Manager: Cindy Combs,
CMCA, AMS, PCAM Assistant: Robin Bacon
8700 Turnpike Drive, Suite 230 Westminster, CO 80031
303.429.2611 ext. 113 Robin ext. 116
Fax: 303.429.2632
Email: [email protected] [email protected]
Website: www.vistamgmt.com Copperleaf Website:
www.CopperleafHOA.org
A BIG THANKS to RACHEL OLSON and JOAN LAMBERT for keeping the
community in SHAPE. Both of these fabulous ladies have provided Vinyasa Yoga and
full-body fitness classes to the community at no cost! If you haven’t dropped in on one of their
classes, we encourage you to do so. Information is emailed out with the Friday weekly
email.
T his section of the newsletter is to provide a friendly
reminder of common seasonal violations we see on
a regular basis. Please refer to the following list to avoid
a “nasty gram” this season.
DEAD PLANT MATERIAL: Pruning and
trimming trees and shrubs is vital. In addition,
removal of damaged or dead trees and shrubs is
expected. If your tree has been damaged or
diseased – cut out the bad areas – but if the end
result does not resemble a symmetrical tree – it
should be removed. Tree sucklings/sprouts at the
base of the tree or throughout the landscaping will
not be acceptable. If you didn’t plant it, then please
clip it. Deadline for any dead plant removal
and/or replacement and large dead branch
removal is October 31, 2018.
TREE REPLACEMENT FRONT YARDS:
The Development Plan and the Design Guidelines
require the following in the front yard: (2) Two (2)
trees, except that for corner lots, this minimum
shall be three (3) trees. Trees MUST meet the
minimum size requirements:
Ornamental (flowering) trees must meet a
minimum caliper of one and one-half inches (1-
1/2"),
Deciduous Shade trees must meet a minimum
caliper of two inches (2"),
Evergreen trees must be a minimum of six feet
(6'-0") tall.
WEBSITES
V ista Management’s website allows you access to all your
community documents, legal information and forms online,
including Design Review Request forms. Also, you will be able to
access community updates, meeting information and current
community events, as well as send requests to Community
Manager(s), file complaints, request information and get the latest
newsletters.
To access the information provided on the website, all you need
to do is go to www.vistamgmt.com. Click on CREATE AN
ACCOUNT and register as a new user. Users are approved at the
end of every business day. Confirmation can end up in your
SPAM, so we recommend that you just log in after 5:00PM on the
same business day. If you have any questions or need assistance,
please feel free to contact Vista Management Associates, Inc.
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Also, the Copperleaf HOA has a website, www.copperleafhoa.org
You may find the majority of HOA documents and forms on this
website. There is NO log in required.
Everyone attending please
bring an appetizer to
share.
You are encouraged, but
not required, to wear a
costume.
The HOA will provide
refreshments including
beer, wine, soda, coffee,
water, etc.
No children allowed at
this event and no daycare
is provided.
Please RSVP to
BY 10/25/2018.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2018
3:30PM—8:00PM
COPPERLEAF ARBORETUM 4895 SOUTH TIBET STREET . CENTENNIAL 80015
MORE INFORMATION TO FOLLOW!
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NEIGHBORHOOD SAFETY IDEAS
T here are several ways you can help prevent
crime in our neighborhood:
GARAGE DOORS: Keep your garage doors
closed even when you are at home.
EXTERIOR LIGHTS: Leave exterior lights on at
all times. An outdoor light can make a burglar
think twice before trying to break into your
home.
LOCK YOUR VEHICLE: When you must leave
your vehicle parked outside overnight, please
LOCK your vehicle, park under a street light or
in your driveway with the exterior light on and
never leave valuables in your vehicle.
BE AWARE: Be aware of your surroundings,
including noises, vehicles, lights or anything
which looks different or out of place.
BE NEIGHBORLY: Get to know your
neighbors, at least well enough to know what
they drive and their normal activity.
DOG BARKING: A neighborhood dog barking is
often an indication of someone walking around
the community. Take a minute to look for
someone who doesn’t belong and if necessary
call the police.
Any police officer would rather be called to check out
a situation that may be nothing, rather than respond
to a call where a crime has occurred.
ARAPAHOE COUNTY
NON-EMERGENCY NUMBER: 303.795.4711
ON SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2018
BE SURE TO TURN YOUR CLOCKS
BACK ONE (1) HOUR. (Or Saturday night before you go to bed.)
MONEY DOES GROW ON TREES!
BOOST YOUR PROPERTY VALUE, SAVE ENERGY
AND BEAUTIFY YOUR LANDSCAPE
by Dan Powell, Davey Tree
H omeownership is a big investment. And when you decide to sell your property, making a profit is the no. 1 priority. There is an easy way to
add value to your home now. In this case, money grows on trees. Simply add some trees to take your landscape design to the next level. Besides increasing property values and creating a more desirable street on which to live, the benefits of trees are endless. Studies show trees improve health, lower anxiety, produce more sociable neighborhoods and more.
A certified arborist can provide a free consultation to discuss how a well-
maintained landscape will pay off for years to come. Here are four ways trees
add value:
1. LIFETIME OF BEAUTY. A mature tree can have an appraised value of
between $1,000 and $10,000, according to the Council of Tree and
Landscape Appraisers. It takes years for trees to reach mature size, so
plant now and enjoy the trees’ benefits until it’s time to sell.
2. SEEING GREEN WITH GREAT ROI. Money magazine estimated that
while kitchen or bathroom remodeling can bring a recovery value up to
125 percent, landscaping can bring up to a 200-percent return at selling
time. Keep your yard in tip-top shape with the help of an arborist who
can tell you how to properly maintain your trees.
3. ADD VISUAL INTEREST TO LANDSCAPE. Many trees are valued for
their hardiness, durability, adaptability, and overall desirability for
sturdiness, low-maintenance or attractiveness. Japanese maples and
dwarf conifers are among the most highly valued trees. Talk to an
arborist who can identify the best and most valuable trees for your
landscape.
4. COOL SHADE EQUALS ENERGY SAVINGS. To see a return on
investment before you sell, plant trees to reduce heating and cooling
costs. Trees are known for shade and
reducing energy bills. The American
Power Association estimates that
effective landscaping can reduce a
home cooling bill by as much as
50 percent a year. In fact, areas
without cooling shade trees can
become "heat islands" — with
temperatures reaching 12 degrees
higher than surrounding areas.