GRIT Newsletter: November 2011

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Sandia Heights residents express deep appreciation for the community's natural beauty and wildlife sightings in a recent newsletter. The importance of member involvement in maintaining the neighborhood's unique character is emphasized, with a call for new Board members and committee volunteers to help sustain the exceptional qualities of the area. Various committees are highlighted for their crucial role in shaping community priorities and addressing key issues, underscoring the significance of active participation from residents.

A letter to the editor highlights unintended consequences of being a good neighbor, focusing on mail-related issues within Sandia Heights. Recommendations are provided to address misdelivered mail promptly to avoid potential problems, emphasizing the importance of personal mail security during the busy holiday season and encouraging direct communication or immediate action for any mail discrepancies. Additionally, the newsletter offers insights into roofing material choices and energy efficiency updates, reflecting a community-oriented approach to addressing evolving needs. Keywords: community involvement, volunteer opportunities, wildlife sightings, neighborly advice, misdelivered mail, roofing materials, energy efficiency.

The Sandia Heights Homeowners Association Architectural Control Committee (ACC) provides guidelines regarding the use of white roofing materials. They approve white roofs only if not visible to neighboring properties, preferring tan alternatives to mitigate solar reflectivity concerns. Additionally, the ACC emphasizes the importance of the "gloss factor" in roofing materials, recommending low gloss tan materials instead of high gloss finishes to prevent light reflection onto nearby properties. The ACC also encourages residents to refer to the "ACC Design Guideline for Roofing" document for detailed information on roof materials and specifications. The electronic archiving of ACC documents has been completed, saving the community costs, and large format plans are set to be returned to property owners or destroyed by a specified deadline.

Keywords: large format plans, light reflection, gloss finishes, tan alternatives, architectural control, white roofing materials, electronic archiving, solar reflectivity, ACC Design Guideline for Roofing, guidelines, property owners, gloss factor, ACC documents.