SKY CROSSING COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION New Member/Resident Orientation WELCOME TO YOUR NEW COMMUNITY!
BENEFITS OF AN ASSOCIATION The most compelling advantage of living within a homeowners association is the continuity and consistency of community appearance. A community association provides a communal basis for preserving, maintaining, and enhancing home and property values. Community spirit is an essential component to building vibrant, responsive, and healthy community associations.
HIERARCHY OF GOVERNANCE Federal Law State Statute CC&R (Recorded Document) Articles of Incorporation Bylaws Design Guidelines, Fine & Collection Policies, Rules & Regulations
HOA VS. BUILDERS VS. AAM WHO’S WHO? An Arizona Nonprofit Corporation Nationally recognized home Nationally recognized builders association management Through its Board of Directors, serves company as the governing body for all Lot Identified in the Governing Owners Independent contractor - hired Documents as the Declarant – Exists for the protection, improvement, by the Board of Directors to part of the Class B Membership. alteration, maintenance, repair, oversee and manage the day- replacement, administration and to-day operations of the The Declarant has the authority operation of the Properties Association to appoint all Board members Collects assessments for the payment and make decisions pertaining to Serves at the pleasure and of expenses and losses and provides Association administration and direction of the Board of for other matters outlined in the operations until they no longer Directors Governing Documents own any property under the Retention after turnover to Transacts any/all lawful business for authority of the CC&Rs. which nonprofit corporations may be homeowner control is at the entitled discretion of the incoming homeowner Board of Directors.
TEAM OF PLAYERS Board of Directors Management Company Homeowners Professional Advisors Service Providers
BOARD OF DIRECTORS On behalf of the Association: Establish policy and procedure Make business decisions, and if needed consult with professional advisors Establish budgets and set assessments Enter into contractual agreements Adopt and enforce rules Are FULLY RESPONSIBLE for all decisions
THE MANAGEMENT COMPANY Assists the Board of Directors by: Implementing the decisions of the Board Administering the services, programs and operations of the Association Monitoring the fulfilling terms of the contract or agreement with the Board Provide architectural control, compliance, common area inspections, etc. Provide information, experience, and assistance to the Board Financial processing and recording Preventative maintenance reporting
MEMBERS/HOMEOWNERS Members can benefit by: Communication with Management Constructive Feedback Caring about your property Knowing how an Association is managed BE POSITIVELY INVOLVED
PROFESSIONAL ADVISORS Attorneys CPAs Bankers and Investment Advisors Insurance Agents Consultants/Experts (asphalt, roofs, paint, concrete, plumbing, pool, etc.) Reserve Analysis County (Code enforcement, Planning/Zoning, etc) Specialized Contractors
SERVICE PROVIDERS Trash Landscape Company Sewer & Water Electricians Electric Pest Control Gas Pool Janitorial Cable/Cox TV Fire monitoring Camera monitoring
YOUR HOA ASSESSMENTS Budget is set annually by the Board (currently under developer control until all homes are closed. Annual budget is currently subsidized.) Sky Crossing Assessment – $112 monthly Pays for the common area and amenity maintenance (Community Center, Pool, parks, walls, landscaping, etc) Administrative – payroll, printing/mailing, taxes, licenses, permits, inspections, insurance, CPA services, etc. Utilities- electric, water, telephone, gas, trash, etc. Repairs & Maintenance – tree/plant replacement, pool/spa chemicals, pest control, lights, HVAC, etc. Contract services-AAM, janitorial, landscape, fire monitoring, Cox TV, etc. Astarea (Gated) Assessment – $130 monthly Pays for common area, financial services, utilities, repairs, maintenance, contract services, etc. specific to the gated areas.
WAYS TO PAY Set up Billpay payments through your own bank. You will need: Account # from your statement Remit/mailing address from you statement Mail payments For Assessment Payments Sky Crossing Community Association P.O. Box 62465 Phoenix, AZ 85082-2465 For Compliance Fine Payments Sky Crossing Community Association C/O AAM, LLC 1600 W. Broadway Rd. Suite #200 Tempe, AZ 85282-1112 Create Pay Lease account to pay with credit/debit card or eCheck Login to Sky Crossing Website; HOA Services; Ways to Pay Online and follow prompts Drop Payment off (call Main office for other valley locations) Associated Asset Management (AAM) NO CASH PAYMENTS ACCEPTED 1600 W. Broadway Rd, Suite 200 Tempe, AZ 85282 602.957.9191 or 800.354.0257
SKY CROSSING MAP
SKY CROSSING COMMON AREA Sky Crossing Community Center (22211 N. 32 nd St.) Fitness Center (5am-9:30pm) Pool & Splash Pads(7:30am-9:30pm) Indoor fireplace, ping pong, foose ball, outdoor fire pit, etc. Guest fees apply to all non-residents Parks 6 Tot Lots/Playgrounds (at build out) Basketball court (Sky Park) Amphitheater with Sky Pavilion General Over 2.7 mil. Sq. Ft. of Landscaped area, Over 200K of turf. All common walls, sidewalks, medians, pathways, etc.
ASTAREA COMMON AREA Astarea Pool and Pavilion (5am-9:30pm; 22411 N. 31 st St.) Lap Lanes Spa Pavilion fire place, corn hole, billiards, ping pong, etc. Parks 2 Picnic areas Outdoor fire pits Bocce ball court, ping pong, chess/checkers tables General Over 1 mil. Sq. Ft. of Landscaped area, Over 162K of turf Gates, private streets, street lights, etc. All common walls, sidewalks, medians, pathways, etc.
SKY CROSSING FIRE PITS Fire Pits operate between 6pm-9pm and will run approx. 15 minutes when code is entered Codes can be obtained by contacting the Community Center 480-977-1371 Please exercise caution and only utilize the fire pits when weather is favorable. Wind poses a safety hazard and use of the fire pit in these conditions are prohibited. Adult supervision is strongly recommended. Using fire pit for cooking or roasting food (marshmallows, hot dogs, etc) is prohibited. Do not leave fit pit unattended. Please notify the Community Center or the emergency after hours number (602-647-3034) if fire pit does not turn off or any concerns or misuse are witnessed.
LANDSCAPE COMPANY Scope of work: ▪ Landscape maintenance for all areas turnover from the developer ▪ Work in a 4 week cycle ▪ Mowing crew is onsite once a week ▪ Tree trimming is completed during cycle work up to 10ft. Above 10ft is scheduled for the arborist crew twice a year or as needed ▪ Maintenance follows a 4 week schedule rotating throughout the property, according to this map
URBAN WILDLIFE Remember they were here first Coyotes, bobcats, javelina, snakes, gophers, etc. Don’t leave small pets or children unattended Take precautions : pest control, don’t leave messes or food outside, report any aggressive or unusual behaviors Education Research so you are prepared if you encounter any wildlife. AZ Game and Fish is a great resource Main Office-Phx 602-942-3000 https://www.azgfd.com/wildlife/livingwith/
ARCHITECTURAL FORMS – GENERAL INFO To provide guidance and direction to Owners, and maintain, preserve and enhance the overall character of the Community, a design review process has been established pursuant to the Design Guidelines. General rule applies to any modification to the exterior that impacts aesthetics of your property including but not limited to: building improvements landscape improvements landscape accessories shade structures patio furnishings swimming pools, spas, barbeques, courtyards, fountains and other features, walls and fences, solar screens, security doors, etc.
MORE INFO WHEN SUBMITTING ARCHITECTURAL REQUESTS… Know the requirements for each condition when submitting: Many plans for additions, modifications or improvements will involve several topics and you will need to review the conditions of each. For example, you may need to review the conditions for water features, security doors, potted plants, paver walkways, walls, gates, furniture. Review the approved plant list in the Design Guidelines. Set-back requirements and height restrictions The process to submit your forms: Review and fill out the Architectural request form. You will find a copy at the back of the Design Guidelines, on the website or you can get a copy from Community Center . Include the plot plan, drawings with locations/dimensions/setbacks and any other information necessary to process. You can email, fax, mail or drop off at the Community Center (only 1 copy necessary) or submit via the Sky Crossing website. Email is recommended.
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