NEW HOMEOWNER MEETING Tuesday . October 16, 2018 . 5:30PM

Copperleaf Arboretum 4895 South Tibet Street, Centennial, CO 80015

We would like to welcome all NEW Copperleaf Homeowners to an INFORMATIONAL

MEETING to be held at 5:30PM on October 16, 2018 at the Copperleaf Arboretum. This

meeting will give homeowners an opportunity to ask questions about what it means to live in an

HOA, to find out how your HOA operates, to provide an introduction to your governing

documents; including the covenants and bylaws for your association.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Vista Management Associates, Inc.

via email at Copperleaf@vistamgmt.com.

WHETHER YOU’RE GHOULISH, GLAM OR WEAR A MASK,

DRESS UP AND JOIN US THAT IS ALL WE ASK.

PLEASE JOIN US FOR TRICK OR TREATING

AND HALLOWEEN FUN.

A BIG THANKS

SIGNS

A couple of notes about signs. We have numerous signs in the community now with roof

replacement, political, and new resident. Please note that contractor signs are acceptable

while they are doing the work. Once the work is complete the sign must be removed. Once

construction on a street is completed, please remove the PRIVATE RESIDENCE sign. Political

signs are permitted 45 days before the election and must be removed 7 days after.

BOARD MEMBER NEEDED

T he HOA has an opening for two

(2) homeowners on the Board

of Directors. You MUST have access

to email and there is a minimal time

commitment, as the Board of

Directors meets quarterly during the

day at the Arboretum. The meetings

generally last about two (2) hours.

There are emails now and then, but

we try to keep business to the

meetings. Dates and times are

coordinated with the members of the

Board. If you are interested, please

send a short paragraph about yourself

and why you would like to be on the

Board to cindy@vistamgmt.com.

VISTA MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATES, INC.

Manager: Cindy Combs,

CMCA, AMS, PCAM Assistant: Robin Bacon

8700 Turnpike Drive, Suite 230 Westminster, CO 80031

303.429.2611 ext. 113 Robin ext. 116

Fax: 303.429.2632

Email: cindy@vistamgmt.com copperleaf@vistamgmt.com

Website: www.vistamgmt.com Copperleaf Website:

www.CopperleafHOA.org

A BIG THANKS to RACHEL OLSON and JOAN LAMBERT for keeping the

community in SHAPE. Both of these fabulous ladies have provided Vinyasa Yoga and

full-body fitness classes to the community at no cost! If you haven’t dropped in on one of their

classes, we encourage you to do so. Information is emailed out with the Friday weekly

email.

T his section of the newsletter is to provide a friendly

reminder of common seasonal violations we see on

a regular basis. Please refer to the following list to avoid

a “nasty gram” this season.

DEAD PLANT MATERIAL: Pruning and

trimming trees and shrubs is vital. In addition,

removal of damaged or dead trees and shrubs is

expected. If your tree has been damaged or

diseased – cut out the bad areas – but if the end

result does not resemble a symmetrical tree – it

should be removed. Tree sucklings/sprouts at the

base of the tree or throughout the landscaping will

not be acceptable. If you didn’t plant it, then please

clip it. Deadline for any dead plant removal

and/or replacement and large dead branch

removal is October 31, 2018.

TREE REPLACEMENT FRONT YARDS:

The Development Plan and the Design Guidelines

require the following in the front yard: (2) Two (2)

trees, except that for corner lots, this minimum

shall be three (3) trees. Trees MUST meet the

minimum size requirements:

Ornamental (flowering) trees must meet a

minimum caliper of one and one-half inches (1-

1/2"),

Deciduous Shade trees must meet a minimum

caliper of two inches (2"),

Evergreen trees must be a minimum of six feet

(6'-0") tall.

WEBSITES

V ista Management’s website allows you access to all your

community documents, legal information and forms online,

including Design Review Request forms. Also, you will be able to

access community updates, meeting information and current

community events, as well as send requests to Community

Manager(s), file complaints, request information and get the latest

newsletters.

To access the information provided on the website, all you need

to do is go to www.vistamgmt.com. Click on CREATE AN

ACCOUNT and register as a new user. Users are approved at the

end of every business day. Confirmation can end up in your

SPAM, so we recommend that you just log in after 5:00PM on the

same business day. If you have any questions or need assistance,

please feel free to contact Vista Management Associates, Inc.

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Also, the Copperleaf HOA has a website, www.copperleafhoa.org

You may find the majority of HOA documents and forms on this

website. There is NO log in required.

Everyone attending please

bring an appetizer to

share.

You are encouraged, but

not required, to wear a

costume.

The HOA will provide

refreshments including

beer, wine, soda, coffee,

water, etc.

No children allowed at

this event and no daycare

is provided.

Please RSVP to

Copperleaf@vistamgmt.com

BY 10/25/2018.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2018

3:30PM—8:00PM

COPPERLEAF ARBORETUM 4895 SOUTH TIBET STREET . CENTENNIAL 80015

MORE INFORMATION TO FOLLOW!

COPPERLEAF NEWSLETTER PAGE 3

NEIGHBORHOOD SAFETY IDEAS

T here are several ways you can help prevent

crime in our neighborhood:

GARAGE DOORS: Keep your garage doors

closed even when you are at home.

EXTERIOR LIGHTS: Leave exterior lights on at

all times. An outdoor light can make a burglar

think twice before trying to break into your

home.

LOCK YOUR VEHICLE: When you must leave

your vehicle parked outside overnight, please

LOCK your vehicle, park under a street light or

in your driveway with the exterior light on and

never leave valuables in your vehicle.

BE AWARE: Be aware of your surroundings,

including noises, vehicles, lights or anything

which looks different or out of place.

BE NEIGHBORLY: Get to know your

neighbors, at least well enough to know what

they drive and their normal activity.

DOG BARKING: A neighborhood dog barking is

often an indication of someone walking around

the community. Take a minute to look for

someone who doesn’t belong and if necessary

call the police.

Any police officer would rather be called to check out

a situation that may be nothing, rather than respond

to a call where a crime has occurred.

ARAPAHOE COUNTY

NON-EMERGENCY NUMBER: 303.795.4711

ON SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2018

BE SURE TO TURN YOUR CLOCKS

BACK ONE (1) HOUR. (Or Saturday night before you go to bed.)

MONEY DOES GROW ON TREES!

BOOST YOUR PROPERTY VALUE, SAVE ENERGY

AND BEAUTIFY YOUR LANDSCAPE

by Dan Powell, Davey Tree

H omeownership is a big investment. And when you decide to sell your property, making a profit is the no. 1 priority. There is an easy way to

add value to your home now. In this case, money grows on trees. Simply add some trees to take your landscape design to the next level. Besides increasing property values and creating a more desirable street on which to live, the benefits of trees are endless. Studies show trees improve health, lower anxiety, produce more sociable neighborhoods and more.

A certified arborist can provide a free consultation to discuss how a well-

maintained landscape will pay off for years to come. Here are four ways trees

add value:

1. LIFETIME OF BEAUTY. A mature tree can have an appraised value of

between $1,000 and $10,000, according to the Council of Tree and

Landscape Appraisers. It takes years for trees to reach mature size, so

plant now and enjoy the trees’ benefits until it’s time to sell.

2. SEEING GREEN WITH GREAT ROI. Money magazine estimated that

while kitchen or bathroom remodeling can bring a recovery value up to

125 percent, landscaping can bring up to a 200-percent return at selling

time. Keep your yard in tip-top shape with the help of an arborist who

can tell you how to properly maintain your trees.

3. ADD VISUAL INTEREST TO LANDSCAPE. Many trees are valued for

their hardiness, durability, adaptability, and overall desirability for

sturdiness, low-maintenance or attractiveness. Japanese maples and

dwarf conifers are among the most highly valued trees. Talk to an

arborist who can identify the best and most valuable trees for your

landscape.

4. COOL SHADE EQUALS ENERGY SAVINGS. To see a return on

investment before you sell, plant trees to reduce heating and cooling

costs. Trees are known for shade and

reducing energy bills. The American

Power Association estimates that

effective landscaping can reduce a

home cooling bill by as much as

50 percent a year. In fact, areas

without cooling shade trees can

become "heat islands" — with

temperatures reaching 12 degrees

higher than surrounding areas.