GRIT Newsletter: February 2007

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Volunteers are needed for various committees and administrative activities within Sandia Heights to help improve the community. A Traffic Survey has been distributed for input from members, while a proposed zoning change for a property at Tramway Blvd and Paseo Del Norte has been delayed, sparking concern among homeowners about potential high-density developments. A Town Hall Meeting is scheduled to discuss this issue further, urging residents to voice their opinions to the County Planning Commission.

The Sandia Heights Homeowners Association continues to seek volunteers to serve on the board, emphasizing the importance of community involvement to maintain the neighborhood's character. Additionally, a plea for dog houses to help keep pets warm in the winter has been issued, and information on snow removal responsibilities has been shared. The Treasurer Report provides an overview of financial flows, and the ACC Activity Log details recent approvals and disapprovals for property alterations and projects in the neighborhood. Keywords: Traffic Survey, Proposed Unified Covenants, Zoning Request, Volunteer Directors, Dog Houses Wanted, Snow Removal, Treasurer Report, ACC Activity Log.

An unauthorized refrigerated air unit installation at 09 Colony Place was disapproved by the Architectural Control Committee (ACC) due to noise ordinance violations. Safety tips from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission were shared, emphasizing the importance of storing hazardous substances properly and ensuring home safety measures like proper lighting on stairways. Additionally, upcoming community events like the Sandia Heights Cork and Fork dining activity and the Wildflower Club meeting featuring guest speaker Jan Phillips were announced.

Keywords: Community events., Stairway lighting, Curbside recycling, Recycling Committee, Architectural Control Committee, Wildflower Club, Home safety tips, Drop-off event, Refrigerated air unit, Sandia Heights Cork and Fork