COMMUNITY NEWS

Many human foods that are safe for us can be harmful, or even deadly, to our pets.

Heat stroke is a serious and potentially fatal condition in dogs. Understanding the risks, signs, and preventative measures can save your pet's life. 

There has been considerable activity involving the use electric bikes in our community, often by juveniles. Under Las Sendas CC&Rs, “No motorized vehicles of any type are allowed to operate in common areas.” Additionally, they are causing damage to the common areas, which can cost homeowners money.

When you make modifications to your home, you must submit an application that the ARC Committee will review. 

It’s always a good idea to take measures to prevent theft in our homes. Nationwide Insurance released these home theft prevention tips.

Based on the feedback and questions in the 2024 Resident Survey, we plan to answer some of the most common ones such as What Gate Code Can I Use?

Based on the feedback and questions in the 2024 Resident Survey, we plan to answer some of the most common ones starting with PAINT COLOR SCHEMES. 

At Las Sendas, we take fire prevention seriously. Las Sendas has about 1,000 acres of common areas, most of which is natural desert vegetation, and much of it borders our valuable homes. We also border the Tonto National Forest. We prioritize fire mitigation efforts and education to reduce the risk of damage to our property in the event of a wildfire.  

Residents are allowed to display up to three flags on their lot, as long as the applicable guidelines are followed and the ARC has approved an application for the pole(s). Below is a summary of the guidelines:

You can never be too cautious when riding a bicycle. Las Sendas resident David Camp knows that all too well and shares details of his bicycle accident. 

 

The Custom ARC Committee voted to cancel the July 4 meeting due to the holiday. In July, there'll be one Custom ARC Meeting on July 18, 2024, at 8 am at the Trailhead. 

As you head out on vacation this summer, take along this Vacation Water Safety Checklist to keep your little ones safe. View Safety Tips

 

The May 2, 2024, Custom Architectural Review Committee (ARC) meeting has been cancelled.

 

The next Custom ARC meeting will be held on May 16, 2024, at 8 am.

 
All applications must be received at least two weeks before each meeting to be considered for the meeting’s review agenda.
For more information about the architectural review process, visit mylassendas.org/arc.  

Before you toss out documents with your personal information, consider shredding them. Scam artists are looking for ways to steal your identity and account information through “paper” identity theft. 

The following Custom Guideline changes were approved by the Board and went into effect on January 25, 2024: 

 

Fees and deposits:

1. Security Deposit - $30,000
2. Review Fee- $7,500.00
3. Construction Access Fee: $6,000.00
4. Construction Extension Fee $5,000.00

The January 4 Custom Architectural Review Committee (ARC) meeting has been canceled.
 
The next meeting will take place on January 18 at 8 am.
 
All applications must be received at least one week before each meeting to be considered for the meeting’s review agenda.
For more information about the architectural review process, visit mylassendas.org/arc.  

Earlier this year, the Board asked the Finance Committee to complete an analysis of the Association’s investment accounts and report on its performance since its inception. At the August 31 meeting, the Finance Committee presented its report. 

The July 20 Custom Architectural Review Committee (ARC) meeting has been canceled.
 
The next meeting will take place on August 3 at 8 am.
 
All applications must be received at least one week before each meeting to be considered for the meeting’s review agenda.
For more information about the architectural review process, visit mylassendas.org/arc.  

Las Sendas offers several official communications channels (linked below) so you can stay informed. Sometimes residents read information from non-official channels such as Facebook groups or Nextdoor, and reach out to us with questions. It’s important to note, the information on these channels is not always accurate. We are always happy to talk through any concerns shared by residents, but in response to a recent increase in misinformation circulating throughout the community, we wanted to share answers to some of the questions we are receiving. 

While residents must use their garage and driveway for parking, your guests may park on the street for up to 72 hours in a seven-day period, provided they aren’t parked in a fire lane. To help reduce the number of unnecessary or incorrect violation letters, we are launching a trial Guest Pass Program.
 
Each residence can voluntarily stop by the Trailhead Office to collect two (2) guest parking passes. There is no monetary charge for the passes. The passes are a placard identifying the assigned residential address the guest vehicle is associated with. The placard is displayed on the vehicle's rearview mirror when your guest parks overnight on the street. This convenience eliminates the need for residents to contact the Trailhead Offices to advise of temporary overnight guest parking. The evening security patrol will be able to view the displayed pass and avoid issuing any parking violation notices on the guest vehicles.

 

Please note, this pass is only for a temporary variance for up to 72 consecutive hours. The pass does not provide any variance to fire lane violations.

Historically, vandalism in our community, especially near Boulder Mountain Park, tends to increase during school breaks, including the winter holidays, spring break and summer break. In addition to more common damage like graffiti, restroom components like toilets and sinks are often destroyed, and soap from the park bathrooms is added to spas and fountains. This of course requires extra labor and repair costs for the Las Sendas Community. 

 

These actions seem to be occurring after dark and after our security team leaves an area. Our security team is aware of this issue and is paying extra attention to our common areas. Additionally, our Security Director and the Security and Safety Committee are exploring ways to protect our common areas.

 

If you notice any unusual activity near Boulder Mountain Park at night, please call 480-220-1794 to speak with a security officer. 

 

Thanks so much for helping to make Las Sendas a safe and enjoyable community for all of our residents!

This week, six new automated external defibrillators or AED stations will be installed in various Las Sendas common areas. AEDs can be used by good Samaritans to help those experiencing cardiac arrest. When applied to cardiac arrest victims, AEDs analyzes the heart rhythm and will administer an electric “shock” that can help their heart “restart”. AEDs have audible instructions to walk users through the steps, so they can be used even if you don’t have prior training.

At the Las Sendas Community Association’s September 29 board meeting, the members of the board approved the further replacement of aging and broken irrigation and the addition of desert-uplands landscaping at enclave entrances.

 

The project was initially a three-year phased project.

MESA, Arizona – The Las Sendas master-planned community has become the first in Mesa to earn the Firewise USA designation, signifying a commitment to the safety and protection of its residents. 

A series of local fires in recent years inspired the community’s resident landscape committee members to prioritize fire mitigation efforts and develop Las Sendas' fire mitigation plan. These disasters included

The Custom Architectural Review Committee will be publishing revised Design Guidelines for Custom Homes in the next few months. While reviewing the guidelines, changes were made to the review process and design consultant's contract, necessitating changes to the fees as well. Beginning February 15, the design review fees and security deposits for new home construction and remodels on custom lots will be adjusted.

The Mesa Marathon is celebrating its tenth anniversary on Saturday, February 12, 2022! With the beautiful desert uplands setting we all enjoy in Las Sendas, it’s no wonder that the race runs through our community. Most of Ridgecrest and Eagle Crest will be closed starting at 4:00 am and will re-open in stages, with all Las Sendas streets anticipated to be open by 8:00 am. Traffic will not be permitted to cross the race route during the event

 

Allied Universal joins us in 2022 — replacing our patrol team — offering proactive security services, cutting-edge technology, and tailored solutions for our beautiful neighborhoods. You might begin to notice our new, talented team of specially trained security advocates patrolling our community. This uniformed team is ready to serve you and your neighbors and is equipped with practical risk mitigation and de-escalation training.