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MARCH 2021
PLANTATION LAKES
HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION
Welcome Home!
MESSAGE FROM THE HOA MANAGERS
Dear Plantation Lakes Homeowners, Greetings to All,
The Board approved the HOA budget for the 2021-2022 For the past few months the HOA office has very busy with
season. The HOA operates on a fiscal year (April – several projects including preparation of the budget for the
March), not a calendar year as most businesses do. The fiscal year beginning April 1st and the presentation to the
new HOA base fee increased slightly by 5%. Last year’s homeowners which was done virtually on February 23rd. We
base fee was $112 and it will be raised to 117.60. The have also been preparing for the upcoming Annual
additional townhouse assessment of $15.00 and Homeowners' Meeting to be held virtually on March 23rd.
the Jefferson assessment of $31.00 will remain the same Please mark your calendar, details to follow. And you may
for the third year in a row. have noticed work has begun on resurfacing the pool in
preparation for the upcoming season. New pool rules will be
I was pleasantly surprised to see how reasonable the published in the Spring to include the updated Covid-19
HOA fees are compared to many other communities in restrictions as they become available from the State. We are
the area. This comparison is just a few nearby. already working with our new landscaping company who
Plantation Lakes HOA Fee $117.60 a month will officially begin on April 1st and are planning some
The Peninsula HOA Fee $310 a month beautification projects to improve the appearance of key
The Retreat at Millstone HOA Fee $205 a month areas within the community.
Mariners Cove Ocean Pines HOA Fee $475 a month
Homeowners have requested guidance with pruning and
So the obvious question is why are Plantation Lakes lawn care so last month's newsletter included tips for winter
HOA Fees so reasonable? The answer is a result of tree pruning. You will see this newsletter includes an article
several unique factors. First, Lennar Builders in on pre-season lawn care. I hope you find these helpful.
underwriting each HOA Fee by $26 per month. This
subsidy was reduced from $41 the previous year. The As we move through this pandemic and look to the future,
reality is the HOA will continue to reduce the subsidy we hope to plan some fun events for later in the year, the first
from Lennar Builders over the next few years in order to of which will be an outdoor arts and craft show. If you are a
become completely self-sufficient. The second factor is crafter, you probably have been expressing a lot of creativity
the size of the development, Plantation Lakes currently during this pandemic so this will be a great opportunity to
has 1,069 homes. In the years to come, this number will show the results of your labor. Refer to page three for details.
increase to 2,400 by the time the development is
completely finished. This provides a Enjoy March Madness and
much larger homeowner base to Happy St. Patrick's Day!
share the HOA Fees compared to
many other developments.
(Continued on page 4.)
Marianne Dolente
Joseph C. Fulco, CCM, CCE Assistant Community Association
Community Association Manager Manager
Plantation Lakes Golf & Country Club Homeowners' Association
29787 Plantation Lakes Boulevard, Millsboro, Delaware 19966
302.933-8072 Ext. 101
jfulco@theiconteam.com | mdolente@theiconteam.com | www.plantationlakesclub.com
MARCH 2021 Plantation Lakes
COMMUNITY NOTES
JANUARY ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW
This month’s deadline to submit your ARC
request for a proposed change to the outside
of your property is Friday, March 12th at noon.
Before making any changes to the outside of
your property, please check the Design
Guidelines to see what changes need to be
reviewed and approved and what does not
require approval. The Design Guidelines are PET WASTE TRANSMITS DISEASE!
on our website, plantationlakesclub.com We continue to see dog droppings in grassy
under Documents and Forms. areas. This becomes a greater problem as
the weather warms up, folks are out and
about, and grass cutting begins.
FITNESS CENTER UPDATES..... Here are some tips you might find helpful:
The hours have been increased to extend
morning hours. The gym is now open from Take a bag or two when walking your
7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Only residents who pet. If you forget, there are dog stations
have made a reservation through SALIX may throughout the property where you can
use the facility. To make a reservation, go to get a bag and dispose of the waste.
https://app.salixreservations.com/#!login. One
reservation is for one person, so a reservation Carry a flashlight if you take walks at
must be made for each member of the family night so you can easily see where to pick
using the gym. up.
Please adhere to the number of users posted. Pets must be on a leash at all times and
If there are more users in the room than the you can conveniently attach a bag
allowable number, please notify the HOA dispenser to your dog's leash. Please
office. State the date and time of the incident walk your pet in areas that are not
and the HOA will follow up. private property and not on your
neighbor's lawn!
The treadmills have been refurbished and the
belts have been replaced so the machines It is imperative that you pick up after your
now run smoother. pet. This includes your own back yard. Be a
responsible pet owner and respect our
THE GYM WILL BE CLOSED ON SUNDAY, property and the planet!
MARCH 7TH FOR REPAINTING.
MARCH 2021 Plantation Lakes
Happy St. Patrick's Day!
May the luck of the Irish be with you all year.
M
TRASH ENCLOSURES COMMERCIAL VEHICLES
In an effort to correct the violation of exposed
All commercial cars, trucks, and vans painted
TRASH TOTER STORED IN THE REAR OF
TOWNHOMES and to work with the with advertising showing the name of a
homeowners in creating a solution to this company or a service must be registered with
problem, the Board of Directors and the the HOA office and display a parking permit
Architectural Review Committee have agreed sticker. Please call Marianne in the HOA
to allow a trash enclosure in the rear of
office for instructions on how to submit your
townhomes. To that end and to encourage
participation, the $25.00 application fee for the application and photo of the vehicle.
ARC request has been waived for the months of
February and March of 2021. An ARC Request
Application must still be submitted to ensure
OUTDOOR ARTS & CRAFTS EXHIBIT
the enclosure follows the ARC Design
Guidelines which are available on our website. As we move forward this year and things begin to
open up, we would like to plan an exhibit to
Additionally, in the coming months, there will showcase the talents of so many of our residents.
be changes made by the Millsboro Police If you would be interested in exhibiting, please
Department to include legal areas of no
send an email to mdolente@theiconteam.com.
parking as well as designated parking. (More
Details including a date will follow.
on that as information becomes available.)
Many residents have more than two vehicles
per household so we are encouraging residents
to park one vehicle in the garage and to free up
space to allow for that, use the trash corral for THE HOA OFFICE continues to remain
their toters. With over 600 townhomes, most closed to walk in visitors. Please limit
of which have a garage, that’s a lot of parking communications to emails and phone calls.
spaces! Although some of the garages are
small and will not accommodate an SUV or We will respond promptly.
small pickup, most residents own several Notary service is available by appointment.
vehicles and if one can be parked in the garage, 302-933-8072, Option 4
imagine how much more parking would be Joe: jfulco@theiconteam.com
available. And with the new parking Marianne: mdolente@theiconteam.com
regulations coming soon from the Town of
Millsboro, we all need to work together to find
a solution to this dilemma. Thank you.
(Continued from page 1) The third factor is that your HOA Office works hard to ensure that the companies and vendors that we are using provide us the best pricing and services. As Plantation Lakes continues to evolve and grow, several factors are important to our long-term success. We need to continue to increase our golf benefited homes and grow our golf membership. The current annual golf maintenance budget exceeds $1,200,000 which means we need our annual golf rounds to exceed 25,000 (this year’s projects are roughly 28,000). We also need the homeowners to support The Landing Bar and Grille (along with the public). The restaurant is currently operating at a deficit (this is not surprising as Covid-19 has so many restriction that we cannot operate at full strength). Even without Covid-19 all new restaurants require time to operate at a profit and the majority of private country clubs operate at a loss. Being open to the public will help our restaurant business volume, as will the community as more homes are added. The Landing restaurant should always be considered when planning special events or celebrating family gatherings. The Landing’s success and the community’s success are intertwined. Please review the HOA Fee chart below, it highlights how we are spending your money. After your review, I hope you agree that we are doing it wisely and we have your best interests in mind. Joseph C, Fulco, CCM, CCE Community Association Manager
MARCH 2021 Plantation Lakes
Spring Lawn Care Tips
Spring lawn chores aren't difficult, but they do play a vital role in getting
your grass on track for a healthy, productive growing season.
Fix bare patches in cool-season turf using Scotts® Bare Spot Repair products.
Water newly seeded areas daily for at least a week, but ideally until grass reaches
mow-able height. Avoid mowing until the grass is at least 2 inches tall or the same
height as the surrounding lawn.
For Northern lawns where crabgrass has been a problem in the past, apply Scotts®
Turf Builder® Halts Crabgrass Preventer with Lawn Food* in early spring. Follow
label directions, and only use this product if no spring seeding projects are
planned.
Overseed. Thicken a thin lawn by overseeding. If you have a cool-season grass type
(Kentucky bluegrass, perennial ryegrass, fine fescue, or tall fescue) use Scotts® Turf
Builder® Thick’R Lawn™, which combines grass seed, fertilizer, and a soil improver
into an easy-to-use product you apply with a spreader. If you have a warm-season
grass type (bermuda, zoysia, centipede, or bahia) use the appropriate Scotts®
Grass Seed Products for late spring for your grass type, and get your grass off to its
best start by using Scotts® Turf Builder® Starter® Food for New Grass. Water newly
seeded areas daily for at least the first 2 weeks.
Wipe out dandelions. Kill these pesky weeds with Scotts® Turf Builder® Weed &
Feed3, which is guaranteed to clear out dandelions and clover—all while feeding
your grass to build strong roots. However, if you live in the North and didn't apply
crabgrass preventer in early spring, use Scotts® Turf Builder® Triple Action*
instead. You'll still be killing dandelions (and other listed weeds) while feeding the
lawn, but this 3-in-1 product also prevents future weeds like crabgrass.
Mow high. Adjust the mower deck to cut grass at the highest possible setting for
your lawn’s type of grass. Tall grass sinks deeper roots (which can seek out
moisture) and crowds out weeds. Most turf types thrive with a 3- to 4-inch blade
height, which usually corresponds to a mower’s highest setting. Choose a middle
setting for Zoysia grass and Centipede grass, and the lowest setting for Bermuda
grass and creeping bentgrass. The rule of thumb for mowing is to remove only
one-third of the total grass blade length at a time.
For more information go to scotts.com/en-us/library
MARCH 2021 Plantation Lakes
Exercise Classes
are being held on a limited basis. Please register to reserve your space.
Please arrive at the Community Center wearing a mask.
Zumba
Monday & Wednesday
9:00 - 10:00 a.m.
Tuesday
4:00-5:00 p.m.
$5.00 Instructor: Joyce
Register at
zumbajoyceoc@gmail.com
Pilates-Fusion
Friday 8:3-9:30 a.m.
$5.00 Instructor: Ena
Register at
www.realwalkwithcoache.com/
classes-events
LaBlast
Friday 10:15-11:15 a.m.
$5.00 Instructor: Charlotte
Register at cemooreetc@aol.com
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