Sixth Annual Norton Neighborhood 4th of July Parade

Bring the kids, your pets and take part in the Norton Neighborhood 4th of July parade.

DATE: Saturday, July 2
TIME: 9:00 AM
STARTING POINT: Norton Elementary

To see the parade route and all information, please CLICK HERE.

Retirement of a Good Friend and Neighbor

Many Watters Crossing residents who have lived here for many years will know Mary Kuykendall. Mary was an original owner in Phase I and served many years in several capacities including Board of Directors. She was also an active volunteer for many of our events. Mary is now retiring and if you wish to read further about the next chapter in Mary’s life, please CLICK HERE.

First Friday Films At the Clubhouse Pool

A new movie is shown the First Friday of every month during pool season. Bring your cooler (no glass please) and come to the Clubhouse Pool for swimming and a movie. Movies start at approximately 8:30 PM. CLICK HERE for the 2022 movie schedule.

Trees and the Contractors who “Trim”

We would alert homeowners to use caution when selecting anyone to trim your trees. There are many groups driving the neighborhood offering the service of “tree trimming”. Please ensure you research who you are using. Yes, you can get a lower price, but results can be a problem. Some flags to look for:

• The contractor leaves all the limbs and debris from the trimming. The City of Allen requires that all contractors trimming trees remove from the property all trimming and debris.
• The “trimming” results in stumps
  • Limbs should be trimmed to natural joints. When stumps are left, typically the stub will rot back to the tree. This is usually after it has sent out multiple suckers. The canopy of the tree is destroyed.
  • The overall limb structure is weakened, making the tree susceptible to ice and storm damage

On Street Parking in Watters Crossing

The Board of Directors and the Architectural Control Committee frequently receive complaints concerning on-street parking. The fact of the matter is, on street parking of licensed motor vehicles is permitted within Watters Crossing. However, the complaints concerning on-street parking are not necessarily that there are cars parked on the street, but rather the manner in which these vehicles are parked. Complaints include the number of cars parked together, cars parked on both sides of the road; cars parked too close to stop signs. These situations cause visibility issues and there is a great concern for the children here. Please be considerate of your neighbors.

With that said, we would ask all homeowners:

• Avoid parking directly at an intersection, alley entrance, or stop sign which creates blind spots for turning drivers.
• Avoid parking directly opposite another car on your street as it creates both blind spots and difficulty for passing vehicles.
• If on-street parking, park in front of your property, not in front of a neighbor’s home (this is a frequent complaint)
• Avoid, where possible, parking on Bel Air Drive; this street is heavily traveled by pedestrians (with kids and dogs) using the Hike and Bike trail. As a main feeder street, it passes a number of areas of congestion including the Clubhouse, the Clubhouse Pool, the tennis court, three parks, and two school crossings.
• No car can be parked in the street and covered as if in storage.
• RVs, boats, watercraft, and trailers, can never be stored on the streets within Watters Crossing nor parked there, except for loading and unloading.

1. Use your garage as intended and required.
2. Use your driveway.
3. Be mindful of your neighbor when parking on our neighborhood streets

Some ACC Reminders

Landscaping:

The winter freeze of 2021is long over. NMI will be reviewing homeowner properties who have landscaping violations. NMI will address these on an individual basis with owners to remedy and bring yards to standards of the Covenants and ACC Guidelines. Landscaping Guidelines for foundations plants, yard beds, trees, etc are located at www.watterscrossing.com in the ACC link.

Home Improvement Reviews:

Recently, some homeowners have pursued exterior improvements with no ACC review. In some cases, costly changes had to be done by the homeowner to bring the improvements into compliance. Please be aware that all exterior improvements must be submitted to the ACC via a Project Review Form, prior to any work commencing. Please allow for sufficient time for ACC review. While most project reviews are turned around quickly, the ACC is allowed thirty (30) days for all project reviews. While not inclusive of all items, the following are typical examples of improvement which must be submitted for review:

• Exterior painting
• Exterior staining
• Construction of any type
• Window replacement
• Roof replacement
• Fence replacement
• Proposals for storage sheds, playsets, and trampolines.
• Major landscaping

Information on Texas Neighborhood Coalition and Short Term Rentals

As the TX legislature begins, our state-wide coalition is looking to send the attached letter to state reps READ FURTHER….

Please click HERE. for a view of a recent Dallas Morning News article on short term rentals

Please click HERE to see a letter you can send personalized to your state representative. (include the letter STR Reintro Coalition letter HERE)

Please click HERE for delegation info.

click HERE to find your representative. attached letter to state reps

2022 CALENDAR OF EVENTS FOR RESIDENTS OF WATTERS CROSSING
(all dates subject to change or cancellation. Updated 5/25/2022)

• WCHOA Board Meets 7:00 PM 3rd Monday of every month.
• ACC meets 7:00 PM last Tuesday of every other month (odd numbered month).
• WCHOA Playgroup meets every Friday.