Last week each Three Springs homeowner was mailed a ballot to vote on a proposed Amendment to the CC&R’s regarding subdivision of their lots under recently passed California Senate Bill 9 (SB9).  Many homeowners have received their ballots, voted, and already returned them for tabulation.  The HOA would like to thank those who acted so quickly for their prompt reply.

 

Some homeowners have reported they have not received their ballots yet.  If you have NOT received your ballot yet, please call the Emmons Company at (805) 413-1170, and request that a ballot be sent to you for vote and tabulation.  It is very important that as many homeowners as possible vote and return their ballots so their vote is counted.   Ballots must be received, by mail, not later than 5:00p.m. on TUESDAY, JANUARY 18, 2022.

 

The HOA Board voted to propose this Amendment to the CC&R’s to be voted on by the homeowners to protect the property values and the character of our community as much as possible against the SB9 bill. The HOA supports this amendment which proposes to prohibit lot splitting, and encourages all homeowners to vote YES on this change.  The HOA also encourages each homeowner to discuss this issue with your Three Springs neighbors and urge them to vote YES and support this amendment.

Note:  The proposed Amendment does not affect homeowners’ right to construct accessory dwelling units (ADUs or “granny flats”).

 

Any questions regarding this matter can be directed to the Emmons Company at (805) 413-1170, Attention Kathy O’Connor.

 

·         As you may already be aware, beginning January 1, 2022, CA Senate Bill 9 (SB9) allows homeowners to subdivide their property into two (2) lots, with up to two (2) residences that can be built upon each lot.  This would allow a current, existing lot with one (1) residence to be subdivided with up to four (4) residences on what is now the current lot.

 

·         The intent of the legislation is to allow increased density in single family residential zoned communities in order to ensure access to more affordable housing in California.   This means that the density of the Three Springs Association could increase exponentially, thus impacting the character of the community and property values. 

 

·         By strengthening the Associations CC&Rs with the proposed Amendment, the CC&R’s are then as protective as possible against this new law and prevents the subdivision of Three Springs’ lots, and the character and value of the Three Springs community is preserved.

 

·         Therefore, the Board is proposing to amend the CC&Rs to prohibit “lot splitting” in light of this new law.

 

·         Please note this proposed Amendment does not affect homeowners’ right to construct accessory dwelling units (“ADUs” or “granny flats”).

 

In the near future you will be receiving in the US Mail voting instructions and ballots.  Please vote and return your ballots by JANUARY 19, 2022, as this will prevent the need to extend the balloting period, which is an additional financial burden to the Association.

 

Every homeowner is encouraged to stay informed, have discussions with your neighbors, and urge support of the Amendment.   Any questions regarding this matter can be directed to the Emmons Company at (805) 413-1170, Attention Kathy O’Connor.

 

More information on California Senate Bill 9, (SB 9) can be viewed at:

Below please find direct resource information that apply to Westlake Village, LA County, Ventura County and State of CA information and resources for COVID-19: