Hawk in Birdbath
Hawk in birdbath 10-01-26
Trimming and Debris
This is video and photos of HOA landscape work and the debris left behind.
HOA landscaper runs string trimmer in the tops of plants. I can’t imagine it is good for planted shrubs, and it appears ineffective for brush removal. I don’t get it.
Photo taken the day after the string trimming video.
Ditch filled with debris is a fire danger. Photo taken the day after the string trimming video.
Ditch filled with debris is a fire danger. Photo taken the day after the string trimming video.
Large bags of debris. Only some are visible in this photo. Photo taken the day after the string trimming video.
As Fires Burn in L.A., I Think About the Issues I Raised in Sky Ranch
This is the main emergency access road. In addition to maintenance, it is supposed to be trimmed 50 ft from each side of the road.
This is the sloped lot adjacent to my house and others. This includes Fuel Modification Area (fire prevention) subject to City code and our Governing Documents. I have many other examples over the years.
Three Days Later
Three days later the fence panel separating the sidewalk from the ravine is hanging open.
Careful! Long drop from loose fence.
I reported this loose fence in February this year. The poor repair has already failed. This is at Sevilla/Calico.
House Fire
House fire just outside the development, north of Mirador Street. Despite the darkness the reporter noted the excess brush.
Fire Danger Issues
Do you think we will be able to get in or out during a fire? This is the emergency access road connected to the end of Monticello Street.
Emergency Access Road below Monticello Street. 10-29-2023
Excerpt from CC&Rs requiring regular maintenance (trimming, irrigation, etc) along the road (arrows added by me).
CC&Rs Fuel Modification
The fire department says our community is shelter in place, meaning the community was designed to allow homeowners to stay home during a fire. Look at the photo below and decide if you trust them. The photo below shows the northern border of the community at Mirador Street. Most or all of the area to the right of the fence in the photo is not the responsibility of the HOA. The fire department schedules brush clearing inspections during the summer. I don’t think that they are thorough. This photo was taken 10-19-2023.
North side of Mirador Street, 10-19-2023
HOA Irrigation Fail Repeat
This happened at the same location as a few weeks ago. They are spraying the street, and shooting a single stream at a light post.