DEED RESTRICTIONS
All properties within the Glenshire subdivision are subjected to various
restrictions. These deed restrictions govern the use and occupancy of the
properties and are generally intended to preserve the quality and residential character
of the neighborhood. A copy of the deed restrictions for a certain section will
be given at the time of closing on a home; but if not, a copy may be obtained
from the Board Secretary by written request. Interpretations may also be
provided by calling the
Community Secretary or you can view them online by
clicking HERE.
Architectural applications should be sent to:
Architectural Control Committee (ACC)
8900 Abbeydale Dr.
Houston,
TX 77031.
An Application for Design Approval form for any improvements to a
home may be obtained from the Board Secretary or on line by clicking on the
following form:
Reading this online form requires
Adobe Acrobat Reader 3.0 or newer.
The
form must be filled out in its entirety and returned to the Secretary for
Committee approval, at which time you will be notified. Use this form for
painting, roofing, improvements, or repairs. Note that the second page of
the form contains the listing of GCA approved roofing materials.
If you have any questions about the form, contact the
Community Secretary.
The activities of the Glenshire Community Association are supported by an
annual maintenance fee paid by all Glenshire homeowners. In October of each year
the board of directors determines the fee to be assessed for the next year.
Each homeowner should receive the 2008
Maintenance Fee invoice for $311.43 in November. If you do not receive your bill by November 30th, you should contact
the
Community Secretary to determine if the
correct mailing address is being used. Sometimes mortgage companies
and title companies do not always provide the correct mailing address for new
homeowners. If you have moved to Glenshire in the past year and you did
not receive your invoice it is likely that it was sent to your old
address and was not forwarded to you by the postal service. It would be a
good idea to verify that your mortgage company does indeed pay your maintenance
fee from your escrow account. Many no longer make payments. Each homeowner is responsible for making sure that the Homeowner's Association or its collection
agent has the correct mailing address in its records.
The legal due date for the Maintenance Fee is January 1, 2008, but there is
a 30-day grace period without being charged a late penalty fee of $25.00. You have
the option of splitting the payment and mailing 2 or 3 checks, but
the full amount of $311.43 must be made by January 31, 2008 to avoid the late
penalty. Reminder notices will be mailed during the month of January.
To ensure the proper handling of your fees, please mail them to the following
address:
Glenshire Community Association
P. O. Box 1235
Stafford, TX 77497
About 30% of the maintenance fee is spent on security in the form of a contract
with a private security firm to patrol the subdivision. Pool operations consume about 20% of the
budget for lifeguards, pool chemicals, and regular maintenance of the two large
pool facilities. The next largest expense category is grounds maintenance
which uses about 10% of fees on average to pay for maintaining the grass and
other landscaping in the entryways and common areas. The complete annual
budget and year to date expenditures by category are included in the
monthly newsletter.
A 5-year projection of income and expenditures is prepared each year and
distributed to attendees at the annual meeting held in February. This projection
also details the plans for use of the reserve funds that are set aside for
major repairs and improvements to the subdivision facilities.
Revised 10/23/07