Address Change

The Rio Cucharas Phase 3 HOA address has changed.  The address is now:

Lee Cesario
Rio Cucharas Phase 3 HOA
732 S. Kline Ct.
Lakewood, Colorado 80226

Board Meeting

 The Annual RC3HOA Board Meeting was held October 17, 2020 at the La Veta Library. The meeting focused on signs, Covenant violations, County regulations, and budget.  If you are an rc3hoa member and would like to have a copy of the minutes, please send an email request to rc3hoa@aol.com.

Mountain Lions

A small mountain lion and a mama lion were seen October 6, 2020 near CR 504 and Calle La Sierra Blanca Drive.  Last year a mule was killed by a mountain lion in the same area.

Meeting.  A meeting will held October 17, 2020 at 1:00 at the La Veta Library.  Attendees at this time are limited to six people by the library due to COVID-19.  If you are not a Board Member and would like to attend please let me know at rc3hoa@aol.com and we'll see what we can do.

Building Code.   Questions regarding building code have been asked many times lately.  The following is offered for clarification:

Can a 10x12 shed with a second story be built?  No. The County will allow a 10x12, single story shed without a permit as will the HOA.  A two story shed is not allowed by the County nor the HOA.

Any structure,even smaller than 10x12, requires HOA approval.

Any structure larger than 10x12 first must have HOA approval before the County will approve.  Structures built larger than a 10x12 shed without HOA and County approval will be reported to the County.

The minimum size for a residence is 600 square feet per the County and the HOA.  A permit is required.  Proof of water acquistion is required (drill a well or haul water).  A septic system is required by the Health Department, County and HOA.

Please contact the County for Building Code Requirements.  The County has said by Resolution an HOA, if existing, must approve before the County will review or approve.  This applies to Rio Cucharas Phase 3.  Property owners in Phase 1 or 2 and Greenhorn Village apply directly to the County.  Any one can report violations or potential violations on the County website.

Lee Cesario

rc3hoa@aol.com

The December Newsletter, Dues Notice and Ballot have been sent out.  If you did not receive them please contact us at rc3hoa@aol.com and they will be sent to you.

The Board approved raising annual dues from $25 to $35 for 2021.  Dues are still $25 for 2020.  If you would like a copy of the meeting minutes please send a request to rc3hoa@aol.com.

Announcements

Announcements

Nominations are now being taken during October 2019 for President and Board Member.  You can submit your own name if you like.  The term for each position is two years.  You must be a lot owner and paid member to be a candidate.

A ballot will be sent via email to paid members in December 2019.  If we don't have your email address, you will not receive a ballot.  If you do not have email, send us your address.

If you would like to vote and have not paid dues please mail $25 for 2019 dues with your name, contact information and Lot Number to 

RC3HOA, Mary Ann Lane, 840 Calle La Sierra Blanca Drive, Walsenburg, CO 81089.  

If you are not sure if you have paid please ask via email to  rc3hoa@aol.com

An Annual Meeting will be held Saturday November 16th.  Please send an email if you plan to attend. 

Thanks.

Recently a property owner found a squatter was occupying their lot.  The squatter (a family) was forced to leave.  They left months of household trash and other things.  The lot owner had the lot cleaned up.

Also, the County is enforcing zoning and building code. 

Steel shipping containers are not allowed.  Building permits are required for construction of structures larger than 120 sf. 

These are County regulations and apply to all phases of Rio Cucharas and Greenhorn Village.

Please let the HOA know if you have concerns about your property.  Our primary concerns are keeping the place cleaned up and ending illegal activity.

You, as an individual can report illegal activity to the County.

RC3HOA@aol.com