The Woods at Grassy Creek

For those homeowners that have mailboxes in a poor state of repair OR are in non-compliance with our neighborhood standards, mailbox maintenance violations will be sent to WGC homeowners beginning within the next week. For those that receive a letter, the maintenance information and suggested remedy will be specific to your mailbox — and aligned to compliance with HOA covenant standards.

Prices for 2021 Mailbox Replacement/services from our contracted vendor, Otto’s Streetscape, are listed on the linked flyer. This flyer also includes annual discount information for WGC homeowners being extended for orders placed April 26-30, 2021.

For those receiving violations, you must take action by May 31, 2021 or a second letter will be mailed and subsequent action will be taken if not addressed beyond that.

A repost from our Facebook page…in case some website subscribers don’t also follow the neighborhood Facebook page.

We’ve received a number of questions lately about sheds within WGC and are aware of at least three homeowners that have put up structures without HOA approval.

Sheds/outbuildings are NOT permitted according to the WGC covenants, as outlined on page 9 of the original covenant document. In addition, this rule goes beyond the covenants and is something that was written into the zoning for this neighborhood.

Homeowners with any shed or outbuilding structure on their property have/will receive an HOA violation and will be required to remove such structure. If the homeowner refuses or ignores initial or subsequent violations, additional action will be pursued.

Now that it’s Spring, I would encourage homeowners to familiarize themselves with homeowner accountabilities within the covenants. And if you intend to make any changes to the exterior of your home (including but not limited to patios/decks, fencing, changes to siding/paint colors, etc..), please submit an Architectural Review Form (ARF) as directed on the website prior to any work being done. The ARF must be approved and signed by the HOA BEFORE work begins on your home.

A link to the covenant page on the website is included below AND please reach out to the HOA email box with questions about any specific situations. The Architectural Review Forms is also located on this page. https://woodsatgrassycreek.com/documents/bylaws-forms/

THANK YOU!

Just a friendly reminder that during snow events, our contractors’ standard threshold for snow plowing is 4″. Though our snowfall this weekend is just under the 4″ total, there is a significant potential for freeze and icing tonight due to falling temperatures. Accordingly, we have asked our vendor to come out for plowing and salting.

To help make their job as easy and effective as possible, please keep your vehicles off of the neighborhood streets for the next couple hours. Despite plowing, please exercise caution while driving in and around the neighborhood….your neighbors and their mailboxes thank you!

To “tune into” these types of updates going forward, I recommend each WGC neighbor request access to our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2850093035007646.

Stay safe!!!

We’ve had a couple questions about dues recently, so a quick reminder for all.
2021 Woods at Grassy Creek dues are due by FEBRUARY 1!! A $50 late fee is assessed if payment is not received by March 1; and additional $25 fee will be assessed after April 1. Beyond April 1, the collections process will commence.

You have three payment options:
– Mail: Use the addressed envelope enclosed; if you discarded it, please mail to:
Woods at Grassy Creek COA, Inc.
P.O. Box 34564
Indianapolis, IN 46234
– Bank transfer: Use your bank online bill pay system
– Online: Go online and pay at quickdues.com (search for “Woods at Grassy Creek” and make sure you have your Lot # handy; it is included on your Homeowner Statement).

Happy holidays to all in the neighborhood!! I hope you enjoy your respective celebrations in these challenging times!

Just a couple things to consider as your celebrations begin:

1. If you choose to partake during your celebrations, please don’t drink and drive. We had at least 3 drunk driving situations in early 2020 within WGC; and though no one was injured, we did see damage to homeowner property. Please make good decisions!

2. A towing exception through Jan. 2 has been confirmed with our vendor. However, please ensure any cars parked on the street are not blocking driveways, etc. Along this line, I’ve noticed unauthorized parking of work trucks in the pool lot. Though this lot can be used for visitor parking with HOA approval, it is not for ongoing parking of personal or work vehicles. If this continues, we will start towing in that lot as well…so if you’re parking there now, please make sure those trucks are moved.

3. Make sure any cars parked outside are locked and valuables removed. We have seen a recent increase in car break-in activity in this and surrounding neighborhoods, so be vigilant!

We’re looking forward to 2021 and hoping to see all of you in person in the new year!!

To make your lives a little easier during the holidays, WGC will not enforce our overnight towing restriction on the following days through year-end:
– Thanksgiving: Mon., Nov. 23 through Mon., Nov. 30
– Christmas/New Years: Wed., Dec. 23 through Sat., Jan. 2

If you have any towing-related needs/questions on days outside those noted above, please send an email woodsatgrassycreek@gmail.com. Thanks, and we hope this is one less thing on your list this year.

Stay safe, and happy holidays!

Reminder: Our Woods at Grassy Creek Annual HOA meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 20, 6:30pm at the West Playground. Please bring a chair.

Entrance signs will be placed later today.

Last year, we had our first Trunk or Treat event in the neighborhood. We’d like to gauge the neighborhood’s interest in holding the event again this year, especially in light of the pandemic. Please complete and submit your thoughts on the event via this link by EOD, Monday, Oct. 5 and we’ll let you know the results. Thanks!

Trunk or Treat Survey

Based on your feedback, the Woods at Grassy Creek neighborhood is happy to share that we will have a neighborhood garage sale on Friday and Saturday, August 28-29, from 9am to 4pm each day. The board will handle signage and will promote on local social media sites as well.

If possible, please send an email to woodsatgrassycreek@gmail.com if you plan to have a garage sale at your home. We’re just trying to get a good feeling for how many families plan to participate. Reach out to the same email address with any questions as always.