GRIT Newsletter: August 2015

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The August 2015 newsletter covers various community updates and concerns in Sandia Heights. One highlighted issue is the opposition of SHHA to the proposed artwork by Artist Christopher Weed at W.L. Jackson Park, deemed unfitting for the natural surroundings of the area. Classified ads for services such as yard work, pet sitting, and furniture sales are featured to facilitate neighborhood connections. Additionally, the newsletter emphasizes the importance of maintaining clear sight triangles for traffic safety on corner properties as mandated by Bernalillo County Ordinance.

Improve the security of your property by ensuring sufficient lighting around access points and considering the addition of motion sensors to lights in remote areas. The Sandia Heights Market Activity report showcases properties available for sale, highlighting a home with stunning views valued at $829,000. The Covenant Support Committee addresses violations related to home maintenance, landscaping, and light intrusion, emphasizing compliance with Bernalillo County Code on light pollution to protect the night sky.

The article by the ACC Chairman educates on the importance of property surveys for exterior remodels and outlines options for obtaining recorded documents. It further delves into building permit requirements for various home improvement projects, stressing the need for permits when structural changes are involved. Approved projects by the ACC include roof repairs, solar panel installations, landscaping, and other home upgrades, emphasizing code compliance and the homeowner's responsibility to secure necessary permits. Keywords: property lighting, motion sensors, market activity, covenant violations, light pollution, property surveys, building permits, ACC activity, approved projects.

Residents are invited to participate in the annual photo contest for the 2016 Sandia Heights Resident Directory & Guide. The submission deadline for amateur photographers who are members of the Sandia Heights Homeowners Association is Friday, November 6. Submitted photos must be related to the Sandia Heights area and in color, fitting reasonably on the cover without compromising the composition. The winning photo will be featured on the directory cover, and the photographer will receive acknowledgment.

Submission criteria include being an amateur photographer and a member of the association, ensuring the photo's relevance to Sandia Heights, and granting permission for SHHA to use the image in the Directory or on their website. Photos can be submitted digitally or via email, with entrants required to confirm the originality of their work and their non-professional photographer status. Keywords: photo contest, Sandia Heights Resident Directory & Guide, submission criteria, amateur photographer, color photos, permission to use.

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