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Traffic Calming Meeting SummaryIn May, there was a special meeting held to discuss traffic

issues in our neighborhood and ways to improve the situation for homeowners. The meeting was organized and led by John Soyring of the Davenport Ranch HOA Board and was advertised through our social media sites as well as email. After taking questions and comments from the many homeowners who turned out for this meeting, a representative from the City of Austin enlightened the group as to the history of traffic study in Davenport as well as what options we might have given our statistics. The traffic issues raised by homeowners include, but were not limited to, the following:

• An abundance of outside vehicles passing through the Waymaker Way/Riva Ridge corridor to bypass 360 rush-hour traffic. Neighbors feel that there is a great deal of speeding and cars not stopping at stop signs as well.

• Difficulty turning onto 360 from Waymaker Way due to heavy traffic as well as U-turners on 360, who cause further confusion at that intersection.

• Long cues at the Westlake Dr./360 traffic light at rush hour, exacerbated by the cut-through traffic attempting to re-enter Hwy 360.

The city engineer also shared with us some findings from the traffic study that was conducted two years ago by the city. Below are some of the main points:

• The average speed of cars traveling down Riva Ridge was found by traffic sensors to be 31 mph (speed limit is 30mph), a speed not considered dangerous by the city.

• The city considers a traffic light at the intersection of Waymaker Way and 360 to be something of a hazard because of the limited visibility of northbound 360 traffic coming over the hill.

• Gating our community, a topic that comes up regularly: This idea is next to impossible due to the fact that we have been annexed by the City of Austin already, we would require half a dozen gates to fully gate the community (very costly to accomplish and maintain), and the city uses some of our roads as an emergency

fire escape for Westlake Hills in the event of a large wildfire. The Rob Roy neighborhood, the community that many Davenport residents turn to as an example, had not been annexed by the City of Austin when they decided to gate their community, and they have only two gates to their neighborhood.

Despite these findings, there are things that we can do to reinvigorate the cause to do something to mitigate the traffic problems in and around Davenport. At the meeting, task force committees were formed by members of the neighborhood to help tackle the various aspects of this effort. The traffic task force committees are

1) Riva Ridge traffic calming led by Shiela Walker2) Waymaker Way/360 intersection safety led by Hal Frost3) Westlake Dr/360 intersection traffic flow led by Mike Ayer4) Signage solutions led by Chuck Munson5) Street privatization possibilities

led by Tony Fonk.

If you are interested in joining your neighbors to find a solution to these problems, please let the committee leaders know by expressing your interest on the traffic conversation thread of our Facebook site, where we hope to focus our communications with one another. To join the traffic conversation thread, first “like” the DRNA Facebook site, then click on the “Forum” tab at the top of the site (if you don’t see it, click on the “More” tab and the Forum tab should be an option). Let’s work together to make our neighborhood safer!

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2013 DAVENPORTBOARD OF DIRECTORS

President: Larry Eisenberg ...................................... Larry@CTXIG.comVice Presidents: Joe Thrash, Architectural Review ..........jthrash@austin.rr.com John Soyring .............................................john@soyring.com Marc Alcedo .............................................Malcedo@me.comShiela Walker .................................... shielagwalker@gmail.comTreasurer: Don Neville ............................... Don.Neville@Tatumllc.comSecretary: Mercedes Frost .............................. mercedesfrost@gmail.comAssociation Manager Earline Wakefield ..............earline.wakefield@goodwintx.com

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There has recently been a proliferation of projects, both within the bounds of the Davenport deed restrictions and some outside of them, that have been started without first seeking approval from the Architectural Review Board. Please remember that you MUST first apply and receive approval from the ARB before you commence on a home improvement project to avoid unnecessary fines and fees. It is both time and cost effective to follow this procedure so that you know your project can proceed smoothly and not be subject to halting or, in the extreme case, removal of work that was already completed because it does not meet neighborhood building guidelines set forth in our CC&Rs.

So, what types of remodels, renovations, or landscaping work need approval from the ARB, and how does a homeowner receive approval to start the process? All exterior remodels and renovations, as well as some interior ones, that change the existing look of your home or other structures on the property need approval from the Architectural Review Board before you begin work. Landscape

work that creates new beds or requires the installation of hardscape also requires approval. It is always best to check with our property manager, Earline Wakefield at earline.wakefield@goodwintx.com or (512) 502-7526, when in doubt. An overview of the process and the Davenport CC&Rs can be found on our website, www.goodwintx.com (select Davenport Ranch Neighborhood from the drop-down menu) and the ARB Review forms can be found there as well. The ARB Review form will contain further information about the fees, deposits and processes that you must follow throughout your project.

What exactly is the Architectural Review Board (ARB)? The Architectural Review Board for Davenport Ranch is comprised of volunteer homeowners and an outside, paid architect who review the construction plans submitted by homeowners prior to commencing a project on their property. The ARB ensures that the plans abide by the deed restrictions and CC&Rs for Davenport Ranch, which in turn promotes harmony, fairness, and home value preservation throughout the neighborhood.

Home Improvement Projects Require ARB Approval

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Communications Update:FAQs on Website and Social Media

We have recently added a question and answer section to the Goodwin Management website for our neighborhood, www.goodwintx.com (select Davenport Ranch Neighborhood from the drop-down menu). On the front page, there is a link to FAQs that attempt to answer the questions that we most often receive from homeowners. You will find answers to questions about your account, submitting applications to the Architectural Review Board, who to call in case of emergencies, and how to get involved in your Davenport community. Below is the list of questions that are included on the FAQ sheet. Please visit the website for the answers, since some of them require contact info and/or logins that are tied to the website anyway.

• I want to improve my property. What types of remodels, renovations, or landscaping work need approval from the ARB? How do I receive approval to start the process?

• What is the Architectural Review Board (ARB)?

• When/where are HOA Board meetings? Can I attend?• I see suspicious activity in my neighborhood, who do I contact?• Who handles car and truck parking issues within Davenport

Ranch?• How do I log in to this website to access my account and other

private information?• How do I volunteer?• Are there any social groups I can join?• Is there a public place our kids can play?• I received a violation notice and would like further information.

Who can I speak to?You might also find that our social media sites are helpful in

answering some of these same questions or keeping you informed of the most recent happenings in our neighborhood. Please “like” our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/austindrna and visit our Twitter account at www.twitter.com/austin DRNA to get connected.

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