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Why the Eagle Nest Board is pushing new limits on rental properties and short-term rentals

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Eagle Nest is a neighborhood of families, highly sought homes with mature lots, friendly neighbors and block conversations, and people who look out for one another. That is worth protecting. The Eagle Nest Board is asking residents to consider a revision to our neighborhood covenants that would prohibit new rental properties and ban short-term rentals, including Airbnb- and Vrbo-style rentals. Last month, all lot owners should have received a packet in their mailbox with a cover letter, proposed covenant amendments and a proxy form to fill out and return to the Board’s mailbox (8075 Teel Way) or email to enpoa_sec@att.net . The purpose is simple: to preserve Eagle Nest as a stable, owner-occupied residential neighborhood and to prevent the kinds of problems other neighborhoods have faced when homes are converted into commercial short-term rental properties. The question is whether homes in Eagle Nest should increasingly be used as investment rentals, short-term party houses, or hotel-...
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Adjusted Pool hours take effect Thursday, Aug. 6; weekend hours stay the same

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With the return of school, many of our lifeguards are unavailable during the day, so starting this week our Pool hours of operation will be adjusted. Effective Thursday, Aug. 6, our weekday hours are 4 to 8 p.m. through Sept. 4. Weekend and Labor Day hours remain the same: noon to 8 p.m. We know this may be inconvenient for some, but we can’t help but remind residents that we’ve been open every day since Memorial Day. Not every area Pool can say that, including nearby Sahm Park Pool , which had to close for the summer due to lack of staff. The secret to our success: the dedication and hard work of our Pool managers and lifeguards. The next time you’re at the Pool, please thank them for their work this year, because without them summers would be a lot different for many families. Facilities Manager Ken Burns has been especially busy this year keeping our aging facility going, due largely to several first-time health department training and equipment requirements. Thank you for your und...
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Are Tanager Lane’s speed bumps too bumpy? Let the city know

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Here's an update from the Eagle Nest Street Team (a made-up name, yes, but it takes a team effort to get potholes patched, signs fixed, etc.) It’s great that we got Tanager Lane repaved, but we’re working to fine-tune a couple of items, and you can help. They’ve replaced the speed bumps that were taken out, but we’re hearing that the bumps might have come in a little too high. As one resident told us: “We live on Tanager Lane, and while we are very happy with the resurfacing job that was done, I wondered if the speed bumps might be a little too tall. If we don't slow down to a crawl, the bottom of our car scrapes the speed bump. I guess some people would say that's the whole point of speed bumps, but I think these are higher than any other speed bumps I've seen before.” Board member John Strauss is our temporary lead for streets and sidewalks — and we’re looking for a volunteer, in case that role sounds interesting. Sunday, he got to work after hearing from three res...
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Tanager Lane close to completion, but drive slowly and watch for “wrong way” traffic

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There's repaving progress to report in Eagle Nest -- and a word of caution. The progress: The west side of Tanager Lane was repaved Tuesday afternoon, meaning the job is half done. Department of Public Works (DPW) crews planned to start on the other side Wednesday, weather permitting. "Our operations crews were a little delayed in starting the project today because a piece of equipment broke down," said Dhara Marquez, the Mayor's Neighborhood Advocate for our area. We've asked her for any updates, including a confirmation that the job will include restoring the speed bumps. We'll let you know what we hear. While the work is underway, let's be sure to extend our usual neighborly grace as traffic patterns are shifted. It can be confusing: One neighbor entering Tanager from Teel Way at 3 p.m. on Tuesday was directed to stay off the new pavement, even though another crew down the street earlier said it was OK to use. Instead, our resident was directed to head ...
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Free swim lessons 10:30-11:30 a.m. Monday-Friday, July 20-24; plenty of spots still open!

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As previously mentioned in our last neighborhood email blast and on the Eagle Nest blog, our annual FREE swim lessons – a longtime neighborhood tradition – will be Monday through Friday, July 20-24, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Little Eagle Nesters (age 3+) are welcome to attend one or all five sessions. The sessions will include basic instruction and water safety, perfect for first-timers and novice young swimmers. Signup sheets are posted on the windows under the Clubhouse deck. Spots are limited, and enrollment is first-come, first-served so don’t wait to sign up. Thanks to our awesome lifeguard team for helping teach this important life skill to the next generation! (P.S.: Parents must stay for the entire session, as this is not a drop-and-go event. And don’t forget your Pool fob!)
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Calling all Eagle Nest neighbors -- it's party time!

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July Board update: Proposed covenant change in mailboxes, Tanager lane to be repaved, swimming lessons, Annual Party, Crime Watch event and more!

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Proposed neighborhood amendment in mailboxes now! Finally! After more than a year of preparation, listening to resident feedback and working with our legal counsel, we distributed important updates to the neighborhood’s governing documents. On Sunday, July 12, all lot owners received in their mailbox the Board’s proposed amendment revision for review and – we hope – your approval. The proposal, prepared by our legal counsel KSN, seeks to update our controlling documents to address rental properties, street parking, commercial vehicles, and trash carts. Your envelope will contain a cover letter, a copy of the proposed revisions, and a proxy form to cast your vote. Your packet also includes a Fine Policy and Fee Schedule approved by the Board at the June Board meeting. Simply mark YES or NO for each of the proposed covenant revisions presented and return your ballot in one of the following ways: Drop in the Association's secure mailbox at 8075 Teel Way. Email a scanned/signed c...
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