COVID-19: Emergency Order 06-20 - Park Closure

Dear Members & Residents,

We have been informed by counsel that Park West must close in order to comply with Miami Dade County's Emergency Order 06-20.  Please refrain from visiting the park during this time.  Anyone found at the park will be asked to leave.  Signs informing residents of the closures will be posted throughout the park.  Residents choosing to ignore the order could face Association fines as well an enforcement action by Miami Dade Police.  Non-Community residents choosing to ignore the order will be expelled from the community and may receive a no trespass order that would extend into the future. During this state of emergency, we ask for everyone's cooperation and understanding.

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COVID-19 Association Update

Dear Members & Residents,

As we all navigate through the ongoing daily challenges brought on by the COVID-19 (Coronavirus), we wanted to reach out and notify our members and residents that the Association, along with our Community Management team, will remain operational.  Due to the nature of our services, we are considered essential and we want to ensure all residents that as changes are made at local and governmental levels which may interrupt our way of life, we will continue to conduct the affairs of the Association with as few changes as possible.

These are interesting times in which we find ourselves in. The health and safety of our members and residents are very important to us. During this State of Emergency, we are asking members and residents of the community to be responsible by heeding Government guidance and refrain from social gatherings of 10 or more individuals and instead practice responsible social distancing. That includes gatherings on common spaces such as Park West. It is important that all of us follow CDC guidelines for personal hygiene and social distancing and must all do our part to combat the spread of the COVID-19. Please visit the website for the CDC (Center of Disease Control) for important information and updates at www.cdc.gov or  www.coronavirus.gov. If you are feeling ill or have any questions or concerns regarding COVID-19 you can contact the Florida Department of Health’s 24-hour hotline at (866) 779-6121. For the latest Miami Dade County announcements and updates related to COVID-19 you can also visit www.miamidade.gov/global/initiatives/coronavirus/home.page.  

We appreciate our members cooperation during this time. Your Board of Directors along with our community management team will continue to communicate any and all pertinent information regarding Devon-Aire Villas HOA #1 to members and residents of our community via the Association's website and email.  If you are not already subscribed to our mailing list, we encourage you to do so by Clicking Here.

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Canceled: April 1st Board Meeting

Based on the most recent Government guidance asking that social gatherings of 10 or more individuals be limited, the Board meeting scheduled for Wednesday, April 1st has been canceled. Although our documents require that we hold monthly meetings, under Executive Order 20-52 issued by Governor Ron DeSantis which declared a State of Emergency for COVID-19, we are permitted to cancel meetings. During this State of Emergency, we are also asking members of the community to be responsible by heeding Government guidance and also refrain from social gatherings of 10 or more individuals and instead practice responsible social distancing.  The Association will also not be approving any requests for the use of Common Grounds for any social events during this time.  Should you have any questions or concerns, please Contact Us.

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Project Postponement: Sealcoat of Common Streets & Driveways

Due to recent State and County declarations and announcements regarding the growing concerns around COVID-19, our contractor has made the difficult decision to postpone this week's deployment to sealcoat the common roads and driveways. As most residents and members of the community are keenly aware, the news regarding COVID-19 has halted or curtailed many ordinary activities around the nation.  With the recent announcement by the Miami Dade County Schools Superintendent regarding school closures, our contractor was unable to ensure they would have all of their personnel available starting Monday and felt it would be prudent to postpone. As soon as the situation improves, we will reschedule the project and send out another announcement to inform everyone of the new date.  Anyone who made arrangements to have their driveway extended should have it completed by this Saturday. Anyone having any questions or concerns regarding the postponement are asked to Contact Us.

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More Development Means More Traffic. Calusa Golf Course

Residents of Calusa have asked that we forward the following information to our residents.

For the last several years, our community has seen the result of the over development within our neighborhood.  The number one complaint we receive from our community members & residents is regarding the traffic on 122nd Ave and Killian Parkway (SW 104th St) and all traffic related issues that come with the increased population density which our streets were not meant to handle.  Recently we were made aware of plans to redevelop the Calusa Golf course into a proposed 550 home development.  That would mean that for each home of the size they plan to build, 3 to 4 cars/vehicles would inevitably come with it.  That would mean that there is a potential of up to 2,200 additional cars on the roads impacting your commute to work or school if you need to go through Killian or 122nd Ave.  If you plan to take Kendall Drive, it would also be worse off.  Of course if the covenant is released, there is nothing saying that the proposed number of homes to be built won't increase.

So how could this happen or how could it even be allowed? The owners of the golf course which makes up 168 acres of green space are petitioning the Miami Dade County Zoning Commission to release the covenant that prevents any development from occurring on that land and would then allow the owners to build homes upon it.  Also, it seems that this drama has evidently been going on for quite some time, with the owners last legal bid to build upon the land rejected by the courts. That however has not deterred plans for redevelopment.  What's more, there are some commissioners that may vote to approve the release of the covenant claiming that it would make some kind of dent in the affordable housing crisis in Miami Dade county.  With estimates of homes to be built ranging from 2,000 to 3,000 square feet on quarter acres lots, that assertion is disingenuous at best.  Homes that size will certainly not be affordable.

What can be done about it? A petition drive is being planed today, March 7th and March 8th from 12pm to 5 PM in front of the pavilion found across the street from the Regal Theater.  (Click Here) You can find more information by going to https://www.savecalusa.org. There is also an open group discussion about the topic on Nextdoor here: https://nextdoor.com/g/5k7mfajzf. We would also encourage our residents that really want to put a stop to this crazy over development of our community by attending the next commission meeting tentatively scheduled for March 19th at 9:30 AM at the Commission Chambers, Stephen P. Clark Center, 111 NW 1 Street, 2nd Floor.  Getting there is easy if you park your car at the Dadeland North Metrorail station and then get off at Government Center building.  Once there, you go to the first floor and sign in to receive a pass, then go to the second floor.  We encourage you to register to speak on the commission floor if you want express your traffic related frustrations to the commission and any new development that would exacerbate it.

Miami Dade County Upcoming Meetings & Documents related to this issues can be found here: https://energov.miamidade.gov/EnerGov_Prod/selfservice/MiamiDadeProd#/plan/413b9631-7ce7-4b27-8f2e-c60209e7ef86?tab=meetings

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Villa of the Quarter: March 2020

The Board of Directors recognizes members who go above and beyond in the upkeep of their villa within our community. These members are examples of the potential each home has when it is well maintained and also helps keep property values high which benefits everyone in the community. Their efforts really make our community a very desirable place to live.

The home chosen for the 1st Quarter of 2020 belongs to Helen Piloto & Peter Pita who live on 110th ST CIR E. Having purchased their home just a little short of a year ago, they have managed to pour in numerous improvements to their villa making it stand out from those around it.  On February 29th, 2020 the Board President & Vice President presented the Devon-Aire Villas #1: Villa of The Quarter award in recognition of outstanding landscaping and villa upkeep as well as a $50 Cheesecake Factory gift card. The Board of Directors wishes to thank you for all the hard work you have put into your villa. We are proud to have you in the community.

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