Sonata Patio Homes One
This is a website for the residents of the Sonata Patio Homes I Association in Escondido, CA. Every attempt was made to make the information authentic and a representation of the official records of the Association's Board of Directors. The information contained within the website contains a copy of the Rules and Regulations given to every resident. Every meeting of the Board of Directors will be announced via this website and the documents associated with those meetings will be posted and updated. Every attempt will be made to be transparent and informative for the benefit of the Sonata Patio Homes I residents.
The official address of our website is www.SonataPatio1.com
The community of Sonata in Escondido is located in South Escondido. Sonata is conveniently located near the Vineyard Golf Course, Kit Carson Park, and the Westfield North County Fair. Because of the topography, many of the homes in this community have views of the mountains or of scenic Lake Hodges.
Comprised of 70 town homes, 144 patio homes, and 149 single-family homes, Sonata has over 12 acres of commons areas with places to swim, hike, play tennis, or to just enjoy the great outdoors.
Built in the 1980s, the community of Sonata Escondido is comprised of 4 associations- Sonata Patio I (89 units), Sonata Patio II (55 units), Allegro (70 units), and Single Family (149). The patio homes provide spacious, organized floor plans, all with attached garages, and some single story. Homes range in size from 1,200 to nearly 2,700 square feet.
The Sonata Patio Homes 1 are located off of Huckleberry Lane on Orchid Glen, Gum Tree Glen, Hibiscus Glen, Primrose Glen, Gardenia Glen, Carnation Glen, Wildrose Glen, and Violet Glen.
The Board of Directors for the Sonata Patio Homes I HOA meets 6-8 times per year. The meetings are held in the homes of the Directors on a rotating schedule. Our website calendar shows the date, time, and address of each meeting. HOA residents are always welcome to attend.
Board of Directors
Dave Dollins, President
Jeff Felix, Vice-President (Landscape/Pools)
Mary Jane Zar, Secretary
Kathleen (KJ) Koljonen, Treasurer
Shelley Schwartz, Member
New Reserve Fund Study Finds Sonata Patio Homes 1 HOA in Serious Deficit
According to our latest 2022 Reserve Study, the Sonata Patio Homes 1 HOA has failed to gain ground on maintaining our deteriorating infrastructure. We are now 83% behind in our Reserve Fund Balance or a Deficit Below Accumulated Reserve of $403,150. To maintain HOA services and prevent loss of infrastructure, the HOA fees will be increased on July 1st by $15 per month. The Reserve Study for 2018 and for 2022 can be found on our website.
The Reserve Study Level 2 published on May 19, 2022 by Pacific Coastal Reserves paints a gloomy picture for the upkeep of the capital assets. The HOA maintains the streets, curbs, and gutters of all "Glens" in our area. On those streets the HOA owns and maintains the streetlights and mailboxes. The HOA also owns two pools, two spas, four restrooms, and two pool maintenance rooms. Almost all of those assets are over 40 years old and in need of repair or replacement.
Last year the Gardenia spa was ordered by the health department to be repaired for an expense of close to $10K. This year the identical spa at Carnation must be refurbished with a price tag of close to $15K. Both pools must also be refinished with a price tag of approximately $40K. All mailboxes units should be replaced. Two were replaced this year after vandals damaged them. The cost of each unit was over $2K each.
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An easy way for homeowners and board members to communicate, make online payments, submit, review architectural requests, manage documents, and more. You can also login to any computer by clicking here...
The Sonata Patio Homes 1 Newsletter from your Board of Directors is now available.
2021 Voter Results for Change to CCRs
Homeowners Approve Change to the Declaration of Restrictions Amendment
The Proposed Change to the Declaration of Restrictions Amendment to change the requirement that the HOA purchase property insurance for each unit has passed by a vote of 72 in favor and 2 opposed. The second amendment to change the responsibility of maintaining utility systems was defeated 40 in favor and 34 opposed. The vote to change our CCRs now goes to the state for certification. That certification should be complete by January 1, 2022. If homeowners have not done so by now, it is critical that each homeowner obtain their own HO3 or HO5 property insurance immediately.
Click here for the official election report from the Inspector Of Elections. Click here for the complete text of the changes made to the Declaration of Restrictions Amendment.
REALTORS!
No signs shall be posted on the garage door of any living unit, the entry courtyard, or exclusive use area so that it is visible from outside such area, without prior written permission of the Board.
No sign shall be erected in the common area except by authority of the Board.
Exception: one small sign advertising a patio home for sale or lease may be posted on the garage door or in the common area near the garage door. Maximum dimensions of this sign shall be 12 inches by 18 inches. Sign posts larger than 1"x 1" may NOT be used.
NEW!
It is Illegal to Poison or Relocate Unwanted Wildlife
According to the California Code of Regulations, Title 14, poisoning unwanted wildlife or domesticated animals is illegal. It is also illegal to set or maintain traps that do not bear a number or other identifying mark registered with the Department of Fish and Wildlife. This includes a property owner who wishes to set a trap for a wild animal in his/her backyard. No person may set a trap within 150 yards of a residence without written consent from the owner of that residence. This regulation was written to protect domestic animals from being trapped and injured as well as providing neighbors an important right to say what happens to shared natural resources such as wildlife. California state law prohibits relocation of wildlife by anyone, whether or not the person trapping is a licensed trapper.
How to Keep Animals Out of Your Yard
The best way to give wildlife the boot is by using multiple approaches to make your yard unattractive to them.
Repel them. Repellents are one of the easiest ways to ward off animals. These products feature scents that critters find unappealing. For best results with repellents, follow label instructions carefully. Dry granular repellents that repel rabbits, skunks, squirrels, and other small animals offer good rain resistance.
Clean up. Your first line of defense against marauding animals is eliminating their hiding places, such as wood piles, brush, and overgrown shrubbery. Open spaces and neatly trimmed beds work particularly well to help discourage rabbits and skunks.
Remove food. Fill your garden with plants that deer and rabbits dislike, and pick edible produce as soon as it’s ripe to avoid luring groundhogs. Gather fallen fruit or nuts before squirrels turn them into a feast. Also, avoid letting pet food sit out overnight—it’s a big draw for raccoons.
Scare them. Dogs with free run of the yard are one of the most effective wildlife deterrents. Other scare tactics include noisemakers, motion-activated sprinklers or lights, and garden spinners.
Exclude them. Erect a barrier to protect your courtyard, backyard, or individual plants from foraging wildlife. A piece of netting or chicken wire around, or wire cloche over, vulnerable plants can provide effective protection against rabbits, skunks, and squirrels.
The Sonata Patio Homes I Association (HOA) Board of Directors (Board) has created a policy for improvement of the common area based upon a request from the Homeowner, Association control of the installation, and the homeowner’s payment of all costs of installation via their own personal funds. These guidelines have been established so that homeowners may have the common areas surrounding their property improved at their own expense, but only by the HOA landscapers in a manner that is approved by the Board. The Homeowner may not make any direct changes to the common area. All approved work shall be performed by the HOA landscape company.
Time to Paint Your Home!
Spring is a great time to paint your home and many of the homes in Sonata 1 could really use a new coat. If you are planning to paint any portion of your home, you should begin by reading Sonata Patio Homes Rules and Regulations (that little lime green booklet). Our CC&Rs allow you to repaint your home with the exact same color scheme without approval of the Board or the Architectural Review Committee (ARC). Here is how to do it...
The hardest part is choosing the colors to make your home look beautiful. To make that easier, the Board has approved a paint color palette created by the professionals at Sherwin Williams. Just go to the link below from Sherwin Williams and you will see the wide choice of colors available. You can even go to the Sherwin Williams store closest to you and see the colors up close.
Once you have decided on your colors, submit your plan to the Prescott Companies via email or postal and the ARC or Board will consider your proposal for approval. If the colors are from the approved paint palette, approval is almost always automatic. One caveat to consider: if your home is painted with colors that do not match the neighborhood, do not assume that you can repaint with those same colors. Any home in violation of either the old approved paint scheme or the newly approved paint palette must immediately conform to the new approved colors.
