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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 Through its Board of Directors, serves as the governing body for all Lot Owners Exists for the protection, improvement, alteration, maintenance, repair, replacement, administration and

• peration of the Properties

Collects assessments for the payment

• f expenses and losses and provides

for other matters outlined in the Governing Documents Transacts any/all lawful business for which nonprofit corporations may be entitled

Nationally recognized home builders Identified in the Governing Documents as the Declarant – part of the Class B Membership. The Declarant has the authority to appoint all Board members and make decisions pertaining to Association administration and

• perations until they no longer
• wn any property under the

authority of the CC&Rs. Nationally recognized association management company Independent contractor - hired by the Board of Directors to

• versee and manage the day-

to-day operations of the Association Serves at the pleasure and direction of the Board of Directors Retention after turnover to homeowner control is at the 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  Sewer & Water  Electric  Gas  Janitorial  Cable/Cox TV  Fire monitoring  Camera monitoring  Landscape Company  Electricians  Pest Control  Pool

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. 32nd 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. 31st 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

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.

 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

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

• utside, 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.

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

• r 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.

MORE INFO WHEN SUBMITTING ARCHITECTURAL REQUESTS…

ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW

 Process:

 Submit request with appropriate supporting documentation  Community Manager reviews the request against the Design Guidelines  Submittal is processed and documented by Community Admin and

forwarded to the Architectural Committee.

 The Architectural Committee reviews against the Design Guidelines and

replies to Admin with the response.

 A response notice will be sent to the resident stating approved or not

approved and reasons why.

 General information:

 Front yard sides yard and rear yards with view fencing require approval for

install and any changes. They are also required to be installed by 90 days after the close of escrow.

 When can you expect a response:

 The CC&R’s allow the Architectural Committee 45 days from receipt of the

submittal to provide a response and in all cases work to expedite the review process.

GENERAL DESIGN GUIDELINES

 Trees, Plants and Vines must be selected from the approved list

provided in the Design Guidelines

 There are minimum planting requirements provided in the Design

Guidelines based on lot sizes.

 All shade structures (pergolas, Ramada’s, etc) have a 5ft set-back

requirement and a 10ft height limit.

 Rear yard trees must be a minimum of 5ft from all perimeter walls

and plants (including planters or trellises) must be a minimum of 24

• in. from perimeter walls.

 Driveway extension cannot extend directly out to the street. See

Guidelines for specific details. Also parking on the extension is prohibited during declarant control.

Note: this list is not all inclusive please review Design Guidelines for more details.

MEET YOUR SKY CROSSING TEAM

Hanna Crosby Lifestyle Director James Fiemann Maintenance Susan Larsen Jeanette Marfia Jacob Pacheco Jen Yager Kim Vigna Community Manager

SKY CROSSING LIFESTYLE

 Community Center: Fitness Center, Multi-Purpose Room,

Conference Room, Community Pool, Event Lawn with games and a firepit

 Astarea Pool and Pavilion: Pool with lap lanes, Spa, Pavilion with

games and a fireplace

 Community Parks: Firepits, games, Bocce Ball, playgrounds  Fitness: Yoga, Group Training, Personal Training  Interest Groups: Mah-Jongg, Poker  Kid’s Programs: i9 Sports, Twinkle Toes Ballet, Swim Lessons  Events: Happy Hours, Movie Nights, Community Events, Coffee

Meet and Greets, etc.

 Liquor License: The Community Center holds a Series 14 liquor

License.

SKY CROSSING COMMUNICATION

 Manager Update Emails  Lifestyle Update Emails  Monthly Newsletter  Sky Crossing Website

www.skycrossingca.com

 Suggestion Box  Community Center/Pool

Daily 7:30 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.

 Fitness Center

Daily 5:00 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.

SKY CROSSING CONTACTS

 Community Manager:

Kim Vigna 480-909-4540 kvigna@associatedasset.com

 Lifestyle Director:

Hannah Crosby 480-977-1372 hcrosby@associatedasset.com

 Sky Crossing Community Center:

480-977-1371 22211 N. 32nd St. Phoenix, AZ 85050

 AAM, LLC:

602-957-9191 1600 W. Broadway Rd., Suite 200 Tempe, AZ 85282

THANK YOU FOR COMING!