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FALL 2019
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N O R T H E A S T W A L N U T
C R E E K N E I G H B O R H O O D
A S S O C I A T I O N
in this issue
− Letter from the VPs
− Neighborhood Entry Signs
− Know the Right of Way, Clear the Right
of Way
− Membership Stats.
− Eco Corner
− Zoning & Development Update
− Code Compliance Update
− Yards of the Month
− Code tip – No Parking in Front or Side
Yards
Upcoming Events Quarterly meeting Thursday, Oct. 24 at 7 p.m.
Holy Word Lutheran Church
10601 Bluff Bend Dr.
Fall Festival Saturday, Oct. 26 at 1 p.m.
North Oaks Park, 820 Plaza Dr.
Current Officers
& Chairs President: Open Position
VP North Oak: Steve Singletary
VP Hillside: Bill Dunham
VP Four Seasons: Cody Scott
Treasurer: Debra Sue Trinque
Recording Secretary: Katy Daly
Media Chair: Jack Daly
Zoning Chair: Vanessa Matocha
Social Chair: Kim Leblanc
Beautification Chair: Sarah Scott
NEWCNA
PO Box 140014
Austin, TX 78714
Have kids at home? Join the
new Facebook group! Just
search “NEWCNA Parents
Group”.
Why Join? We work together to unite the
residents into a cohesive group to
maintain and bring about a quality
living environment for all residents.
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Letter from the VPs: Changing
Demographics With the growth and development of the surrounding areas , the neighborhood
is changing. Properties are being purchased by investors and houses are being
flipped. Many folks may not know their neighbors. And many more may not be
able to attend meetings to hear updates, ask questions, and share news about
the neighborhood.
As our neighborhood changes, the neighborhood association will need to
change accordingly. We hope that we can all work together to identify the
issues most important to our community. It will take diligence and cooperation
to deal with these issues in an effective and productive manner. We openly
welcome all residents to be active in the neighborhood and encourage broad
participation in the association, knowing full well that involvement is just one
more thing competing for time in already busy schedules.
The board hopes that our new and existing residents will participate in the
association and consider leadership roles. We need your help!
Existing board openings:
President & Treasurer
Debra Sue Trinque is stepping down as soon as we have a replacement
Up for re-election in January 2020:
VP Hillside & Treasurer
Bill Dunham will run again if no one else is interested in VP position
Email [email protected] if interested.
Best,
Cody, Steve, Bill
The board at their monthly meeting at Casa Chapala
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Neighborhood
Entry Signs Thanks to our members for approving
the design of the new neighborhood
entry signs at the July quarterly meeting.
Hopefully you’ve seen the new signs
around the neighborhood.
Special thanks to the sign committee for
their work getting bids and drafting
concept designs for the membership to
review and approve.
One of several new signs installed throughout the neighborhood.
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Thanks to Our
Advertisers! Newsletters are distributed to nearly 650
residents four times per year. There are a
variety of ads to choose from. You receive a
15% discount if your ad runs for a full year!
Interested in advertising? Send us an email at
Sept. 30 Membership Stats Homes Lots Total Members %
Four Seasons 188 8 196 44 22.45%
Hillside 210 9 219 55 25.11%
North Oaks 248 9 257 48 18.68%
Total 646 26 672 147 21.88% We gained 15 members this quarter! Help us grow our membership! Go to newcna.org/join
2020 membership renewal invoices will be emailed on Dec. 1.
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New to the Neighborhood? NEWCNA is Northeast Walnut Creek Neighborhood Association, a 501(c) 7 organization
supported by the residents of three neighborhoods: North Oaks, Four Seasons, and Hillside.
Anyone can join. Annual dues are $20. The fee is used to pay for newsletters, meeting
rentals, signs, picnics, beautification projects, and membership stickers.
Quarterly business meetings are held the fourth Thursday of the month at Holy Word
Lutheran Church, less than five minutes from the neighborhood. We hold a spring and fall
picnic in North Oaks Park, a garage sale in early-summer, and award yards of the month.
We would love to meet you and have you join us!
Mail in the below form with your check or go to newcna.org/join to pay with credit card. A
NEWCNA sticker will be mailed to you to put on the front of your mailbox.
2019 NEWCNA Membership Form
Name __________________________________Spouse/Other____________________
Address ________________________________________________________________
Email(s) ________________________________________________________________
Home Phone ____________________________Cell Phone______________________
Mail check and this form to
NEWCNA, PO Box 140014,
Austin, TX. 78714
Pay by credit card at newcna.org/join
I would like to volunteer for:
___Block Captain ___Events ___Newsletter Ads
___Yard of the Month ___Board or Committee
Office records only: Paid Date: Payment Method:
Sticker mailed: Processed by:
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Know the Right of Way, Clear the Right
of Way Courtesy of City of Austin
Your cooperation is needed! Streets, sidewalks, and other public rights of way are for
everyone’s use. Property owners are responsible for their private trees and all other
vegetation in the public right-of-way next to their property. Overgrown vegetation is a
safety hazard and limits the use of sidewalks, trails, streets and alleys. It further threatens
public safety when vegetation blocks the view of traffic signs, signals, vehicles, or cyclists.
Trimming vegetation and caring for your trees are effective ways residents can enhance
neighborhood safety.
Prune your trees and trim or remove any vegetation that obstructs or grows into sidewalks,
streets or alleys. Use the following quick guidelines to help keep the right-of-way clear:
• Sidewalks: Limbs and vegetation must be trimmed back from the edge of and at
least 8 feet above sidewalk.
• Streets: Limbs and vegetation must be trimmed back from the curb line (edge of
street) and at least 14 feet above street.
• Multi-use Trails: Limbs and vegetation must be trimmed back from the edge of and
at least 10 feet above multi-use trails.
• Grass and Weeds: Maintain grass and weeds at a maximum height of 12 inches
throughout property to the edge of the street or alley.
• Corners: Maintain vegetation at a maximum of 2 feet above ground within a 10 foot
setback from the curb line (edge of street) and 40 feet along the curb line from the
street intersection.
• Fire Hydrants: Remove trees or plants within 5 feet of fire hydrants.
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Eco Corner By Debra Sue Trinque
As you may know there is a recycling center off Ben White Blvd. that accepts used paint
and other chemicals. Did you know that they also hand out paint for FREE to Austinites?
They have 3 colors which come in 3.5-gallon buckets. They have a beige called Texas
Limestone; a dark beige called Balcones Canyonland, and a dark green called Barton Creek
Greenbelt. All you have to do is go to: 2514 Business Center Drive, Austin, TX 78744; tell
them you are there to pick up paint; collect the amount and color you want; and drive off.
Their hours are Monday – Friday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday: 7 a.m. to noon. Talk about
a way to help the environment and save yourself some money!
Code Compliance Update By Vanessa Matocha
Elaine Garrett (supervisor) and Nicole Leal (officer assigned to our area) as well as Adam
Solis (APD representative) pointed out the longest standing issue in our neighborhood is
the homeless and trash accumulation along Wedgewood and Braker Lane. Code stated they
would be contacting Ray King (Peterson family representative) again to have him clean up
the documented trash accumulation along Wedgewood. The trash in the ditches feed into
the small creek along Wedgewood Dr that feeds into Walnut Creek thus polluting this
waterway. Officer Solis stated that the Criminal Trespass Notice (CTN) on the property has
expired and that a new one needed to be signed for APD to enter the property to remove
the homeless. He will be working with the Starr family to have the CTN signed. Code and
APD ask that the neighborhood residents continue to update them of problems using the
311 app on your phone or call 311. Reports can be made anonymously.
Want to learn more? A summary of common code violations in our neighborhood can be found at
newcna.org.
Zoning & Development Update By Vanessa Matocha
The initial development of the property at 861 E. Braker Lane for the QuikTrip #4126 has
begun. There will be three points of ingress/egress from the property. One will be located
on Joseph Clayton, another off Braker Lane, and the third on Bluff Bend running behind
Vasquez.
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When you're ready to sell your home, you'll want to get moving right away. I
can help you move quickly to get your home in selling shape and get it listed
as soon as possible. More importantly, I will help you set the right price for
your home - so it will attract the largest possible pool of buyers.
Give me a call today at 512-940-1886. I'm ready to work for you.
Wow! This past quarter saw our first ever sale over 400k. (Not only once
but twice!)
Average days to sell was 11 days. Are we seeing a slow down now?
Current listings average 58 days on market.
Type Status Address Sqft Total $Per Foot List Price Days Type Status Address Sqft Total $Per Foot List Price Sold/Lease Date Days
LOT A 11503 February DR 79,000 379 LSE L 902 Riddlewood DR 1,813 1 1,895 43678 9
LOT A 11501 February DR 79,000 379 LSE L 1303 July DR 1,809 1 1,900 43656 17
Land Pend Peterson Property 6.2mil 519 LOT S 908 Rocky Spring RD 79,000 43686 2
RES A 908 Riddlewood DR 1316 239 314,900 55 LOT S 11622 February DR 87,500 43693 14
RES A 1209 August DR 1937 163 315,000 77 LOT S 11624 February DR 95,400 43693 14
RES A 11900 Oak Haven RD 1,371 255 349,000 59 RES S 11639 River Oaks TRL 2,631 158 414,900 43662 10
RES A 11702 Oak TRL 1,615 223 359,900 22 RES S 11804 Spring Hill DR 1,960 153 300,000 43670 19
RES A 11613 Oak TRL 1,430 262 375,000 78 RES S 11907 North Oaks DR 1,238 272 336,500 43677 19
58 RES S 11603 Spring Hill DR 1,748 157 275,000 43679 1
RES S 11503 Oak TRL 1,759 213 375,000 43692 3
RES S 1208 August DR 1,816 229 415,000 43696 3
RES S 11312 June DR 1,554 216 335,000 43700 25
350,200 Q3 Average* 11
Neighborhood Market Trends
How much can you sell your house for?
Just ask me at AustinAreaSearch.com/sell
Average Days*
Data Provided by:
Realtor Bill Dunham
North Oaks Resident
ABoR and ACTRIS
MLS Presidio Group Realtors*Averages exclude lots, leases
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August Yards
of the Month
Four Seasons
11318 June Dr.
Hillside
1007 Rocky Springs Rd.
North Oaks
832 Dove Haven Dr.
Hillside Berrywood Dr.
Blue Spring Way
Clearwater Cir.
Fall Creek Dr.
February Dr.*
River Oaks Dr.*
River Oaks Trl.
Rocky Spring Rd.
Spring Hill Dr.*
Springwater Cir.
Wedgewood Dr.
North Oaks Dove Haven Dr.
Glen Rd.
Monterrey Place
North Oaks Dr.
Oak Haven Cv.
Oak Haven Rd.
Oak Trl.
Riddlewood Dr.
River Oaks Dr.*
Spring Hill Dr.*
Trinity Hill Dr.
Walnut Creek Dr.
Four Seasons April Dr.
August Dr.
February Dr.*
January Dr.
July Dr.
June Dr.
March Dr.
May Dr.
September Dr.
*Crosses Neighborhoods
September
Yards of the
Month
Four Seasons
11502 February Dr.
Hillside
903 Fall Creek
North Oaks
12011 Dove Haven Dr.
Code Tip – No
Parking in Front
or Side Yards Did you know that parking in
the front or side yards is not
allowed under city code?
Section 25-1-21 of the code of
ordinances states that a person
may not park a motor vehicle in a
front yard or side yard of a
residential property except on a
concrete driveway as depicted on
an approved site plan.
In the code, motor vehicles are
defined as a self- propelled vehicle
designed for use on a highway and
includes an inoperable motor
vehicle as defined in Section 9-1-1
of the Code.
The Austin Police Department
APD is responsible for the
ticketing illegally parked
vehicles. Fines can range from
$40-60.00 per offense.
To report a vehicle parked in
the yard, you can call the Austin
Police department Northeast
District Representatives at 512-
974-5598.
October Yards
of the Month
Judging for the
October Yards of the
Month will occur
Oct. 19-20. So have
your fun and spooky
Halloween
decorations ready!
Winners will be
announced by Oct.
31.