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November/December 2003 Community Newsletter

WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT:

The city of Fullerton has required the Amerige Heights Community Association to install a public access bathroom in Central Park, which is located between the KBHome Silverleaf project and the Greystone Homes Marston development.  The Amerige Heights Board of Directors has discussed several concerns/issues that may arise from the installation of the bathroom in Central Park with the City of Fullerton.

A few issues include:  All maintenance of the bathroom will come from your monthly Amerige Heights association dues, which will include periodic cleaning, as well as fixing any damage caused by vandals.  The Amerige Heights Association may be responsible for any lawsuits if any child is subject to criminal activity.  The Director of Community Services for the City of Fullerton, Ms. Susan Hunt, who is responsible for the city parks, is scheduled to attend our next Amerige Heights Board meeting on Tuesday, November 25, 2003 at 6:00 PM.  The meeting will be held at the Fern Drive Elementary School, 1400 W. Fern Drive, Fullerton in the multi purpose room.   

COMMUNITY WEBSITE

The Amerige Heights Community Website is now live and can be found at – www.amerigeheights.org.  The website is maintained by a Community committee and is hosted by Greenfield Communications.  The Committee will be working in the months ahead to finish construction on all aspects of the site.  Take a moment to check it out.

PARKING ALONG BENCHLEY:

We have received a few concerns from homeowners regarding parking on Benchley adjacent to the Sunny Hills High School.   Damon Dragos, Sunny Hills School Principal is continually working to alleviate the burden of parking along Benchley with the school parking task force.  Parking passes are offered to students for school campus parking.  Many of the vehicles parked along Benchley are from students who live in the Amerige Community.

BE COURTEOUS OF YOUR NEIGHBORS:

We have received a few calls from homeowners frustrated with neighbors parking high top vehicles (SUV or vans) in front of their homes, blocking views from the front yard.  The Association guidelines do not restrict parking throughout the community for non-restricted vehicles, but please be courteous of your neighbors throughout the community.  In addition, there is no parking in the alleyways at the rear garages of homes.  These areas are for loading and unloading.  We have received several complaints from homeowners who are unable to exit their garage because a neighbors vehicle is blocking the entrance.

TRAFFIC CIRCLES

A unique aspect of Amerige Heights that we tend to take for granted is the traffic circle.  Did you quickly recall who had the right-of-way when you first approached the circle?  Did it seem a bit out of place?  After navigating the circle a few times you probably began to realize what a clever traffic control device they really are.  Please be patient with visitors to the community who may be unaccustomed to them.

The first traffic circle in the United States was constructed in 1905 in New York City and was known as a “gyratory.”  In its basic form, a traffic circle consists of a raised island at the center of an ordinary right-angle intersection. The island, which directs cars counterclockwise, is intended to reduce speeds and maintain a flow of traffic – no stop signs or signals are needed.  The low curb allows oversized vehicles to pass freely.  Here are the basic rules:

• Slow down as you approach.

• Look to your left.

• Yield to traffic in the circle.

• When it’s clear, turn RIGHT into the circle and drive counter-clockwise until you get to street you want to turn onto.

• Once in the circle you have the right-of-way.  Do not stop except to avoid a collision.

• When you get to the street you wish to exit, turn to your right.  Watch for and yield to pedestrians waiting to cross, or crossing the exit leg.

AMERIGE HEIGHTS COMMUNITY CENTER UPDATE

On October 21^st, the Fullerton City Council approved the Amerige Heights Community Center Conceptual Plan.  The new Community Center will serve the northwest region of Fullerton as well as the Amerige Heights Community.  Its primary functions will include programmed classes, meetings, community events and rentals and will be operated and owned by The City of Fullerton.  The 7,958 square foot center will sit on 1.4 acres at the southeast corner of McDermont Park (Hughes Drive/Begovich Street) and will include 80 parking spaces.  The architectural style of the facility will be Craftsman.  Construction on the project will begin in mid-2004 with completion a year later. 

ROBERT C. FISLER SCHOOL UPDATE

Construction continues on the Robert C. Fisler Elementary School at 1350 Starbuck Street.  The school is the first new addition to the district in 40 years.  School design and construction photos can be viewed at the Fullerton School District’s website http://www.fsd.k12.ca.us/fisler/index.html.  The school is scheduled to open in September, 2004. 

November 24, 2003

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