ATTENTION: TRAVIS COUNTY BURN BAN REINSTATED 01-17-12

Fire Marshal has recommended at the January 17, 2012 commission court to reinstate the burn ban and commissioner court has approved. For more information click here.

ATTENTION: CUSTOM BUILDERS

The Belvedere ACC and Belvedere HOA board members have made the decision to change the construction hours within the Belvedere Community. Please all talk with your subs and contractors that are currently doing work on site.

Belvedere NEW Contractor/subs hours for construction:
Monday thru Friday: 7am to 7pm
Saturday: 9am to 5pm
Sunday: NO construction on Sundays, not even interior work.

BELVEDERE ACC
 
ACC REVIEW AGENDA
February 7, 2012 at 8am at the Belvedere Amenity Center
(Posted to Belvedere Website and Mail Center Bulletin Board by February 2, 2012)
Note:  24 by 36 drawings must be delivered to the Amenity Center five (5) days before the ACC meeting, or the subject topic shall be excluded from the ACC meeting agenda.

• Fire pit and fencing review for 18033 Glenville Cove (I, 91A) with John Hagy (owner) and John Hagy (builder).

• Final custom home plan review for 7724 Lynchburg Drive (I, 75A) with Duchala Family (owner) and John Hagy (builder).

• Preliminary new home plan review for 17217 Flagler Drive (IV, 6A) with Keidan Family (owner) and John Hagy (builder).

• Preliminary new home plan review for 8109 Bellancia Drive (II, 61D) with Lugo Family (owner) and Kai Geschke (architect).

• Preliminary new home plan review for 8117 Bellancia Drive (II, 62D) with Clay Johnson (owner) and Clay Johnson (builder).

• Final new home plan review for 8809 Bellancia Drive (IV, 18A) with Golson (owner) and New Hope (builder).

• Executive Session 
 
 
ATTENTION PROPERTY OWNERS - WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT POLICY
Please be advised any and all wildlife feeding is strictly disallowed in the Belvedere community.  It is dangerous for wildlife, especially deer, to be fed during the aggressive season, and feeding any wildlife creates an unsafe condition for people.
 
The Belvedere HOA management company will strictly enforce this important safety policy with fines and penalties for any violations of this wildlife policy.  Any wildlife management policy violation shall result in a $200.00 per day fine for the offending party.  The community management company shall remove any wildlife feeding improvements found on any homesite and/or HOA Nature Preserve land.


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May 13, 2011

To: All Belvedere Property Owners
From: Joel H. Robuck, Belvedere HOA Board
Subject: LCRA water decision process

The LCRA provides our Belvedere community our potable water and the LCRA is requesting bids to sell their water and wastewater systems.  Click here for the white paper from Laura Kalisek, the Belvedere MUD attorney, that provides current information related to this process.
 
The Belvedere MUD Board of Directors wanted to apprise you of this LCRA decision process.  The Belvedere MUD Board is currently part of the Central Texas Utilities Development Corporation Coalition, planning to submit a bid to the LCRA by May 23, 2011.
 
We shall continue to apprise you of pertinent activities.

Best regards,

Hamilton Bee Cave LP
Joel H. Robuck
 
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December 7, 2010

To: All Belvedere Property Owners
From: Joel H. Robuck, Belvedere HOA Board
Subject: Belvedere. No hunting and entry system management.

No Hunting.  The Belvedere HOA Board wants all property owners and guests to remember there is "No Hunting" in any part of our Belvedere community!! A fine of $500.00 shall be immediately enforced and legal prosecution shall be proactively enforced for violations of this community rule. Thank you for your cooperation.

Entry gate system.  We are experiencing illegal entry into our community and the Belvedere HOA Board has authorized the following steps:

1. Effective December 10, 2010, all generic codes are cancelled and Kim Bigley with Alliance is authorized to issue new legal generic codes.

2. Effective December 15, 2010, a security service shall manage the entry gate, and illegal parties shall be disallowed. Please make sure you have current codes from Kim Bigley for legal entry.

Thank you for your commitment to excellence with our Belvedere community.

Best regards,

Joel H. Robuck
President, Belvedere HOA
214.361.7830 telephone
214.363.3090 telecopy
jhrobuck@msn.com

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November 15 , 2010

To: All Belvedere Property Owners
From: Joel H. Robuck
Subject: November 2010 Developer Update

Belvedere sales activity.  We continue to make positive progress with Belvedere new home and homesite sales in 2010.  Our 2010 product sales volume is now over $10,000,000 and we have several new home and homesite contracts in the title company for closing this year.  We sincerely appreciate your referrals and positive communications related to our Belvedere community.

We also have eight new home plans in various stages of design and ACC review for new custom homes. 

Belvedere oak wilt management policy.  Because of the significance of preserving our Live Oak trees, our Belvedere HOA oak wilt policy is to disallow any Live Oak tree trimming and/or removal from February 1 to July 1.  This period is the active oak wilt beetle season and we are diligently seeking to preserve our Live Oak trees.  We sincerely appreciate your compliance with this important community policy.

Belvedere HOA meeting schedule.  Our Belvedere HOA meeting schedule is:

The Belvedere ACC meets the first and third Tuesday of each month at 3 PM at the amenity center, if we have plans to review.  Each ACC agenda is placed on the belvedere website and the mail center bulletin board three days before the meeting.  And we are placing ACC Signs on the homesites under consideration.  Any property owner is allowed to attend the meetings and participate in the ACC discussion.

The Belvedere HOA Board meets the third Tuesday of each month at 1 PM at the amenity center.  Any property owner is allowed to attend the meetings and participate in the Board discussion.

Nature Preserve trail repair.  Resulting from the recent heavy rains, we had several erosion problems with our Nature Preserve trail system.  Repairs are in progress and should be complete this month.

Belvedere New Year’s Eve party.  Tracy Miller and her committee are working on the plans for our community New Year’s Eve Party.  Stay tuned for the updates for this fun event.

Thank you very much for your commitment to Belvedere.  We continue to work diligently to achieve excellence with our community.  Your communications are important, so please advise us of your community suggestions.

Best regards,

Joel H. Robuck
President, Belvedere HOA
214.361.7830 telephone
214.363.3090 telecopy
jhrobuck@msn.com

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May 25 , 2010

To: All Belvedere Property Owners
From: Joel H. Robuck, President, Belvedere HOA
Subject: Belvedere Community Update

I am delighted to report we continue to make positive progress with our Belvedere community.  Thank you for your commitment to excellence with our community.

Neighborhood Watch Program.  The Belvedere HOA Board has approved the Neighborhood Watch Program for Belvedere.  Thanks to Karen Shultz, we understand and support this community involvement and security program.
We will have our Kick Off Social Party on June 18 2010 at 6.30 PM at the Amenity Center.  All property owners are invited to attend the Party and participate in this important activity.

First Quarter 2010 Sales Results.  In the first quarter of 2010, we sold over $3,800,000 of new homes and homesites.  Our market home inventory has been reduced to two available market homes, and we have approximately six custom homes in the design process.  The second quarter is continuing with this positive sales trend.

Community Directory.  Some residents would like to create a Belvedere community directory.  The purpose of the directory would be to document current contact information for community connections, and not for solicitation purposes.  Your HOA Board encourages your community involvement and participation.  Please call Kim Bigley with Alliance and provide her your contact information if you would like to be included in the Belvedere Directory.

Lazy River.  The Lazy River is now open for the season.  We are working to professionally maintain the Lazy River, and we encourage your maintenance of our community standards.

Live Oak Tree Preservation.  The oak wilt beetle is a continuous preservation consideration and we encourage all property owners to follow best management practices (BMP’s) with our Live Oak trees.  Our Belvedere policy is to refrain from allowing any tree removal or trimming from February 1 to July 1, which is the active oak wilt beetle season.  And the ACC must approve any homesite tree removal and/or trimming before the work is performed.

Best of 2010!!  We are honored and delighted to report Belvedere won the HBA MAX Award for the Best Overall Community (101 to 300 homesites) in 2010, Steve Zbranek was selected as the Custom Builder of the Year, and Tony Holt’s home won Best Custom Home Design ($1,500,000 to $1,750,000).  Thank you for your commitment to excellence, and congratulations to Steve Zbranek and Tony Holt.

Belvedere Questionnaire Feedback.  We are continually working to improve our Belvedere marketing and we are requesting your feedback with the enclosed survey.  Please complete the questionnaire and mail to Carolyn Boden at the address on the bottom of the survey.  Your feedback will assist in the enhancement of our community and our sales results.

Belvedere ACC Action. We continue to experience positive ACC activity, with approximately six custom homes in various design stages.  Bill Brandt is assisting in the ACC decision process, and brings much wisdom to the process.

CCR Management.  Alliance and the Belvedere HOA continue to focus on the community CCR management.  We encourage all property owners to understand and follow the CCR’s, rules and regulations.  CCR compliance shall elevate the overall appearance and ambiance of our community.

Thank you for your commitment to excellence with our Belvedere community.

Best regards,

Joel H. Robuck
President, Belvedere HOA
214.361.7830 telephone
214.363.3090 telecopy
jhrobuck@msn.com

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March 1 , 2010

To: All Belvedere Property Owners
From: Joel H. Robuck, President, Belvedere HOA
Subject: Belvedere Community Update

As we move into 2010, one of our core values is to enhance our community communications.  Your HOA Board is dedicated to continuing our open communications with you.  Any property owner is welcome to attend our monthly HOA Board meetings on the third Tuesday of each month at 1 PM at our amenity center.

March 23 2010 6 PM HOA Annual Meeting at the amenity center.  All property owners are invited to attend the subject Belvedere annual meeting.  We encourage your attendance to participate in our HOA management.

2009 Summary Performance.  In the midst of the 2009 Great Recession, we sold over $14,000,000 of homesites and custom homes.  We are committed to significantly increasing our sales in 2010.  We are grateful for our 112 homesite sales of the total 222 Belvedere homesites.  Ken Swain and Carolyn Boden, our onsite Sales Counselors, welcome your Belvedere referrals. 

Oak Wilt CCR Requirement.  Oak wilt is a continuing concern in West Travis County, and we are committed to Belvedere tree preservation.  Our oak wilt CCR restrictions are:

1.  All homesite tree trimming and/or removal must be approved by the ACC before work commencement.
2.  Live Oak trimming and/or removal is disallowed from February 1 to July 1.
3.  All Live Oak tree trimming and removal contractors must spray black pruning paint on any Live Oak injury within 15 minutes of the injury.
4.  All Live Oak contractors must use Best Management Practices when trimming and/or removing Live Oaks.

Please honor these important oak wilt requirements so we can minimize oak wilt damage to our Live Oak trees.

Homesite maintenance.  All property owners have the CCR responsibility to maintain their homesites in a professional and orderly manner.  Tree and construction debris must be removed in a timely fashion.  We have 43 homeowners living in Belvedere, and we want to keep our community “spic and span” for our homeowners and sales clients.

CCR and HOA Management.  Alliance and your Belvedere HOA continue to diligently work on CCR enforcement,  and we plan to continue this important function.  We encourage you to understand, and follow the CCR restrictions and the HOA rules and regulations.  Our community is a better place to live when we comply with our CCR’s.

Sincere Thanks to Paolo Valente, Saula Valente and Bill Brandt.  Paolo and Bill are active HOA Board members, and I want to sincerely thank them for their time and commitment to our community management.  Saula planned and executed the superb Valentine’s Party, and I am grateful for her community leadership and participation.

We are dedicated to creating a premier community, and we are delighted you are committed to Belvedere.

Best Regards,

Joel H. Robuck
President, Belvedere HOA
214.361.7830 telephone
214.363.3090 telecopy
jhrobuck@msn.com

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November 23 , 2009

To: All Belvedere Property Owners, HOA & MUD Board Members, Realtors, Custom Builders & Contractors
From: Joel H. Robuck, Belvedere HOA Board of Directors
Subject: Belvedere entry gate system, effective November 23 2009

We continue to make positive progress with our Belvedere community, and we have reached the point when we need to close the Belvedere entry gates. 

Effective November 23 2009, the Belvedere entry gate system will be closed most of the time, and all property (homesite and/or home) owners, Realtors, Board Members, builders and contractors, must contact Kim Bigley with Alliance to secure your new entry gate code.  You may email Kim at kimb@allianceonline.net or call 512.347.2888 or 512.347.2898 to secure your new entry code.

All current entry gate codes will be terminated effective November 23 2009.

Because we continue to proactively focus on homesite and new home sales, we shall leave the entry gates open on Saturday and Sunday from 12 Noon to 6 PM. 

Our Belvedere positive recent community, sales and custom home activity is:

1. Two (2) new custom homes are under construction on Bellancia.
2. Six (6) custom homes are in various design and ACC review stages.
3. Four (4) developer homesites have recently closed.
4. Two (2) homesites have closed to property owners to build new custom homes.
5. Our community Halloween Party was a huge success.
6. Our Phase II Trail repairs should be complete in November 2009.

Thank you very much for your commitment to Belvedere.  We encourage referrals and Ken Swain and Carolyn Boden in our Information Center are ready to serve you and your referrals.

Please remember to contact Kim Bigley for your new Belvedere entry gate code no later than November 23 2009.

Best wishes for a thankful, spiritual and peaceful Thanksgiving and Christmas!!

Best Regards,

Joel H. Robuck
President, Belvedere HOA
214.361.7830 telephone
214.363.3090 telecopy
jhrobuck@msn.com

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October 13 , 2009

To: All Belvedere Property Owners
From: Joel H. Robuck, Belvedere Developer
Subject: Belvedere - State of the Community

Thank you very much for selecting Belvedere for your family.  We are delighted you are a part of our community.  Please contact me and/or any HOA Board member if you have community questions or suggestions.

Community Sales Report.  After witnessing the worst recession in our history, we appear to be making slow positive progress in the Austin economy and the housing industry.  Belvedere has experienced the following summary sales results this year:

1. We have reduced our market home inventory from 14 new homes to 4 new homes.
2. We have sold 5 developer homesites.
3. We have sold 3 other homesites to families planning to construct their custom home in the near future.
4. We have 6 custom homes in the ACC design review process.
5. We have hired Ken Swain as our onsite Sales Counselor, operating from the amenity center 7 days per week, especially on the weekends.
6. We have increased our marketing and advertising efforts.
7. We have continued our monthly community open houses designed to bring buyers to our community.

Our Belvedere community sales momentum is positive and we want to continue and increase our new home and homesite sales.  We have closed 112 homesites of the total 222 homesites planned for Belvedere, and we have approximately 40 occupied homes.   Accordingly, the amenity center (inside only) will be used exclusively for our community sales efforts on Saturday and Sunday from 12 Noon to 5 PM.  We want to keep our Belvedere sales momentum.

Belvedere Homeowners Association (HOA). Our Belvedere HOA Board consists of Carolyn Boden, Bill Brandt, Martha Sutherland and Joel Robuck as the President.  We meet the third Tuesday of each month at 1 PM at the amenity center.  Any property owner is welcome to attend the meetings.  We encourage your community HOA participation.

Belvedere Architectural Control Committee (ACC). We are delighted Bill Brandt is assisting me with our ACC Committee.  The ACC has the responsibility to review and approve all new home plans, and Improvements to existing Belvedere homes.  The ACC meets the first and third Tuesday of each month at 3 PM at the amenity center, if we have plans to review.

Covenants Conditions and Restrictions (CCRís) Management. The Belvedere HOA is responsible for managing our CCR’s, and Alliance, our community association manager, is assisting your HOA Board with this important effort.  The HOA is using a velvet hammer in the CCR enforcement, and sometimes we use a legal hammer, such as with collection of dues.  The CCR’s are posted on our belvedereaustin.com website.  Your compliance cooperation is appreciated as we work to maintain the community integrity and vision.

Community Amenities.The Phase II Trail System and facilities are complete and installed, and we are working on the trail repairs from the recent rains.  The repairs should be complete this Fall.  We are grateful for the professional assistance of Saula Valente with the Phase II Trail System design and installation.  The lazy river is now closed for the winter season and will open again May 1 2010. We encourage and support property owner community activities, so please call Kim and/or me if you have community functions you recommend.

Alliance Community Communications.Kim Bigley with Alliance is ready to receive your community calls related to your community suggestions and/or management concerns.  Please contact the Alliance Customer Service office.

Belvedere is our community so we hope and encourage all property owners to preserve our resources and improvements.  We welcome your community participation and commitment to excellence.

Best Regards,

Joel H. Robuck
President, Belvedere HOA
214.361.7830 telephone
214.363.3090 telecopy
jhrobuck@msn.com