March News From Your HOA
YARD OF THE MONTH
The Sheffield HOA wants to recognize one neighbor every month for their dedication and devotion to the upkeep of their front yard.
Each month’s winner will be featured in the Sheffield newsletter and will get bragging rights with a Yard of the Month sign displayed in their yard for that month.
Residents can win only once per calendar year and must be in good standing. Good luck!
HOA DUES
If any Sheffield residents have not paid their yearly assessments, please email Darlene@crest-management.com for payment plan options. We are happy to work with you.
GARBAGE SERVICE
The trash pick-up schedule in Sheffield is Tuesday and Friday. Heavy trash days are every other Tuesday. Please remember to keep your garbage cans (blue can) at least three feet away from other garbage cans, cars, poles or anything that may block the truck from gaining access to the can on pick-up days. Also remember that items piled up by the garbage can will not be picked up except on heavy trash days. Recycling is picked up on Friday (gray can).
REMINDER: The garbage contract is through your water company – Langham Creek UD. If you need more specific information on pick-days or any other item that is related to garbage pick-up please call Langham Creek UD at 281-376-8802 or email them at customerservice@wdmtexas.com or you can call the garbage company, WCA at 281-368-8397. This is not an HOA contract or a service that is provided by the HOA.
REMINDER FROM THE SHEFFIELD BOARD
PLEASE NOTE: An ARC application must be submitted and approved prior to you adding shrubs or fencing in the front of your property. Please see the HOA guidelines regarding fencing requirements to ensure that fencing additions meet guidelines and that you submit your plans and application for approval PRIOR to doing any modifications. The ARC application form can be downloaded from the Crest Management website at www.crest-management.com, please select Communities at the top of the page and then select Sheffield. The ARC application will be located at the bottom of the page. The applications should be submitted to Crest Management as indicated on the form.
Please, remember Sheffield HOA does not manage your trash service. This service is through Langham Creek MUD (water bill) 281-579-4500. If you have any questions regarding the new service, please refer back to the insert that was included in your water bill or contact WCA at 281-368-8397 or the MUD.
We thank you for your cooperation in this matter.
Sincerely,
Your Sheffield Board
ARC APPLICATION GUIDELINES
Please request the ARC application for your home improvement or modification. Please include all the necessary forms, photo, paint samples, solar screen samples, drawings, brochure, lot survey and your signature for us to complete your request in a timely manner. If these items are not submitted with your application, your request is denied.
A LOT SURVEY IS AN ARCHITECTURAL DRAWING OF YOUR PROPERTY SHOWING YOUR HOME, EASEMENTS AND BUILDING LINES. A COPY CAME WITH YOUR CLOSING PAPERS.
You will be notified by letter after the committee has made a decision. They have 30 days to review and respond to your application. If you have any questions regarding your forms, please contact Crest Management.
IMPORTANT: REMEMBER, WITHOUT PROVIDING EVERYTHING WE NEED-YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE DENIED
DEED RESTRICTION VIOLATIONS
Do you know what the top three reasons management companies send out deed restriction letters? The first is not keeping your yard mowed and weeded. Mow your yard on a regular basis, keeping it a little higher in the summer months, which helps in water retention and crowding out weeds. The second is leaving your trashcans out in front of the house or garage. Trashcans should be kept out of sight (in the garage, behind the privacy fence or behind shrubs or a purpose built enclosure. Contact Crest Management if you wish to build a trashcan enclosure for Architectural Control forms. The third reason is mildew on the house siding. This often happens on shady areas of the house. Power washing or spraying with a cleaning solution for mildew often takes care of the problem.
TRAILERS, RV'S AND BOATS
It is a violation of our deed restrictions to park a trailer, mobile home, RV, boat, 18-wheeler tractor/trailer or camper in your driveway. You can park these on your property only if they are completely out of sight (in the garage, in the back yard behind the house). If you cannot meet these rules, it must be stored offsite (out of the neighborhood). If you have questions on this, please call the Community Property Manager, Monica Reyes, at 281-579-0761 or via email at monica@crest-management.com. Thank you for your cooperation.
GARAGE SALE SIGNS
Placing garage sale signs in the flower and shrub beds within the neighborhood is not permitted. Such signs found in the flower and shrub beds will be removed immediately and placed in the trash.
COMMUNITY INFORMATION AND MEETING NOTICES
If you are interested in receiving Board meeting email notifications, please go to the Crest website at www.crest-management.com and go to communities, then scroll down to Sheffield and there you will find a place to sign up with your email address and if you scroll to the bottom, you can obtain community information, legal documents or applications as well.
LITTER PICKUP
Just a reminder, if you see trash in the neighborhood, please be a good neighbor and pick it up and dispose of it properly. Otherwise, then trash will either end up in someone’s shrubbery or trees or else get washed down the storm sewers, contributing to mosquito breeding and backing up of the storm drains in times of heavy rains. Thanks to those of you who regularly pick up other people’s litter.
PETS
Please remember that you are not allowed by law to let your dogs and cats run loose in the neighborhood. If caught, you may receive a ticket in the amount of up to $500 for such a violation (we have had residents receive such a ticket). If you see loose pets you can contact Harris County Animal Control.
A number of Sheffield residents either walk their dogs or let their cats run loose. It is a violation of deed restrictions to let your pet leave their poop on another resident's lawn or the common grounds (they belong to all of Sheffield's residents). If your pet does have to go to the bathroom, please be courteous and carry a plastic bag (store bags or the newspaper delivery bag are great for this), pick up the pile by placing your hand inside the bag, grab the pile through the bag, tie the bag up and throw it in the garbage. Leaving your pet waste around encourages the possible spread of pet disease, such as Parvo, which can be life threatening, or parasites.
A number of complaints have been made about stray cats roaming the neighborhood. To report stray or unconfined animals call 281-999-3191, Monday thru Friday during the hours of 9 AM until 6 PM.
VANDALISM
Remember, if you see suspicious activity in or around Sheffield, please immediately call the Harris County Sheriff's Department at 713-221-6000.
BUNCO ANYONE?
Come join us for a fun filled evening with laughter and food. We meet the 2nd Thursday of each month and the fee is $5. For more info send email to taylil3511@yahoo.com or dpoole2002@yahoo.com. See you soon.
