Author: Laurie Waracka

MAY 2019

What’s Inside…
Board of Directors
Party in the Park
Asphalt Road Reseal
Bulk Trash Pick-up
Driving Safely
Contact Information

HAWAII LOA RIDGE, 669 PUUIKENA DRIVE, HONOLULU, HI 96821

Annual Meeting: The Hawaii Loa Ridge Owner’s Association (HLROA) conducted its Annual Meeting on Tuesday, March, 26, 2019 at 7 pm. 2018 Accomplishments, Latest Crime Statistics, and the future of the Asphalt Roads were discussed in detail. Trees were another topic. The HLROA 2019-2020 Board Roster is comprised of;
Janice Rieschel President
John Nadler Vice President
Derek Norris co-Treasurer
Ian Bigelow co-Treasurer
Mark Heatherly Secretary
Thomas Gallagher Director
Bryan Tepper ex-officio

Party in the Park: The Hawaiian summer is just around the corner. It’s a great time to enjoy a nice day up at HLR’s wilderness park, Paka Nahele. This year’s annual BBQ event will take place on Saturday, July 20, 2019, from 1 pm to 4 pm. Plan to come up and meet your neighbors (residents of HLROA only). RSVP by calling 808-373-5173 or by email at management@hiloa.org
Due to limited parking spaces, a shuttle from the Ridge Club will be running from 12:45 pm to 4:15 pm for your convenience. Food Bank Donations, both non-perishable and checks are requested and will be accepted at the Management Office or the check-in station at the park.

Road Maintenance Work: HLR's asphalt roads were last repaved in 2004. Though our roads are reasonably smooth, there are many cracks in the asphalt sections. To prevent expedited failure due to water intrusion, these cracks urgently need to be sealed. Fortunately, sealing is relatively quick and affordable, but sealing also leaves black lines where the sealant has been applied (see picture). By contrast, repaving is expensive and time consuming. The Board is keen to postpone the expense of repaving, but sensitive to the aesthetic impact of freshly sealed cracks (black lines). Consequently, tentative plans are to seal the asphalt cracks later this year, and apply a new wear surface (fresh blacktop) as soon as practical to cover the black sealant lines.

Bulk Rubbish: The City & County Refuse Division has changed bulk rubbish to an “Appointment Only” schedule from June 1st, 2019 through January 2020. To schedule an appointment for Bulk pickup, visit the City’s Opala.org website or call 808-768-3200 for more information.
General Rubbish: Many residents remember when the City’s Refuse Division changed in 2009 to the current method of waste/ recycle pickup in the 95-gallon containers used today. One driver/truck comes up and picks up the cans using an arm on the right side of the vehicle. It’s very mechanical, with no human interaction so anything loose can fly away in the wind. That creates a nuisance for others. Please remember to bag your rubbish/recycling whenever possible, the neighbors downwind will appreciate your efforts.
Original Intent - CC&R 4.14.13 Trash Containers and Collection: No garbage or trash shall be permitted on any Lot except in closed receptacles screened from view from any adjoining Lot or street, and no accumulated waste plant materials will be permitted on any Lot.
The HLROA Covenants, Conditions & Restrictions (CC&R) has remained unchanged since 1982.
The number of residences that store trash cans outside has risen dramatically in the past few years. The Board of Directors is concerned and considering sanctions for those who abuse the original intent of this rule. Many owners chose to use the garage as the enclosure. If that is no longer an option, please submit a plan for ARC Review for a trash can enclosure. Until then, kindly remove your cans from the street promptly after pickups and do not reveal them until the afternoon before a pickup.

ARC Rules – The Architectural Committee has released the latest update of the ARC Rules. The last update was issued in June 2016. The Rules can be viewed on our website; www.hiloa.org. These revisions and explanations are meant to give a better understanding of the rules and standards of Hawaii Loa Ridge. Now that there are fewer than 25 vacant lots, there are more renovations than new builds. It’s important to understand the ARC Rules and the intent of the Design Guidelines when applying for design review.
Traffic Speed Checks - Speeding on the Ridge has become a real problem. Management would like to remind all residents that HLR is a community and not a racetrack. The Board was so concerned last year that they authorized the use of a radar speed detector to record the traffic. You may have noticed Security using the radar at different times and locations. Guards report that vehicles slow down as soon as the detector is observed.
Please respect the speed limits and drive safely. Residents with access cards should stick to the right lane and guests to the left as they approach the Security Post. Racing up in a different lane and cutting in front of others is not safe or courteous driving. Passing cars on Puuikena Dr. at high speeds is also discouraged. Speeding could result in a $50 fine so keep that in mind.
Contact Information – Changes in this world are inevitable. When they involve peoples contact information such as phone #’s, email addresses, car information, new tenants etc. it’s important to remember to notify the HLR Management office. Without current contact information we can’t reach you and you may miss out on Notices and other important news. Remember your security starts with Management and the Security officers knowing who currently belongs on the Ridge.

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