WALDEN WOODS HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION

P.O. BOX 2746

GRANITE BAY, CA 95746-2746

As you may recall, over two years ago we had a homeowner request to build a new house on their property that was denied due to exceeding the maximum footprint limitations. As a result of this experience, the Association appointed a special committee of homeowners to evaluate dozens of our current CC&Rs regarding some of our basic architectural tenants that have been unchanged since Walden Woods began over 20 years ago. Below are the major items we think you are likely to be most interested in. All in all there were dozens of major and minor changes that were discussed and those below are only a very brief summary and not a complete list, summary or in-depth report.

• Definition of building "footprints" (What constituted the total square feet a homeowner could build). Here we defined footprint and allow the building footprint to expand with the size of the lot;
• Grandfather clause – For those homeowners whose current footprint exceeds the 3000 maximum square foot limitation;
• Secondary detached structures. Here we defined them and discuss placement on a lot;
• Height limitations – Set a maximum of two stories;
• Setback requirements – no changes;
• Standardization. Applied some of the requirements now only placed on Walden Woods #5 on all of Walden Woods. An example is the requirement to have refuse collection;

After review by our Association attorney, the committee has now endorsed these and other upgrades to our CC&Rs. However, none of these changes will be put in place until

51% of the Association homeowners approve of these changes as required by our by-laws. A complete text of all changes and how they compare to current language will be provided.

This has been a very long and deliberate process that we believe will make Walden Woods a better place to live while safeguarding those feature that make our neighborhood a special place. You will receive more information within the week.

Please feel free to contact me at 652-3342 if you have any questions.

Gail Sillers

Committee Chair