Photo (c) George Seaton 2017
Woodside Park HOA Units 1, 2, 3 and 4 is a voluntary association offering membership to all property owners in Woodside Park Units 1, 2, 3 and 4 in Pine Junction, Colorado. Your membership supports WPHOA in providing valuable services and making our community a better place to live. Every property owner in Woodside faces challenges that arise from living in the mountains, from clearing snow in the winter to protecting our properties from fire danger in the summer. Facing such challenges on our own can be daunting. Being a member of the Association allows each of us to benefit from collective strength. Join us, or renew your membership, and be a part of the future of Woodside! Dues are $30 per year, plus a one-time $10 fee when first joining. Click here for a membership application form.
While membership in the WPHOA is voluntary, please be aware that all lots in Units 2, 3 and 4 (not Unit 1) are subject to mandatory Covenants that have been in place since the creation of the three Units. The Covenants are enforced by an Architectural Control Committee established by the Covenants. A link to the Covenants can be found on our Documents Page. A list of members of the ACC is on our Building Plans Page.
While membership in the WPHOA is voluntary, please be aware that all lots in Units 2, 3 and 4 (not Unit 1) are subject to mandatory Covenants that have been in place since the creation of the three Units. The Covenants are enforced by an Architectural Control Committee established by the Covenants. A link to the Covenants can be found on our Documents Page. A list of members of the ACC is on our Building Plans Page.
RODENATOR UPDATE
At the end of 2019, the Woodside Homeowners Association Board of Directors unanimously elected to sell their interest in the Rodenator. The Board felt that it should focus on its primary purpose of being a social organization, removing itself from service-related activities. After a vote regarding the matter, the Board offered the first right of refusal to the resident-partner in the purchase, Ben Grant. Mr. Grant elected to buy the HOA’s half of the unit at that time. Subsequent to the sale of the Rodenator, Mr. Grant decided to sell the unit to Ken Van Tuyl, who has indicated he will continue to provide services to our community and surrounding areas. Ken has also agreed to contract to the HOA for the purpose of maintaining the trails within Woodside so that foot and horse traffic remain safe.
Due to recent thawing of frozen soil and reappearance of burrowing rodents, residents in and around Woodside have requested Mr. Van Tuyl’s services. At this time, Jefferson County has a level 1 fire restriction, and Park County has a fire ban in place. Mr. Van Tuyl has communicated to the Board that he is in frequent contact with both Elk Creek and Platte Canyon Fire District Chiefs regarding use of the Rodenator in the area during the fire ban, and has assured the Board he has been advised that its use is acknowledged and approved of by both Fire Districts. He has also indicated he has contacted the local Sheriff’s Department regarding the unit’s use. While the Board does not have any managerial duties regarding the use of the Rodenator, it has communicated with Mr. Van Tuyl of the Board’s expectations concerning ongoing communication between he and the Fire Districts and proper use of the unit within our community.
If you have any questions about the Rodenator services Ken is offering, or would like to request his assistance with burrowing rodents, please contact him at 303-816-1760 (home) or (816) 589-5419 (cell), or email him at kvantuyl1@gmail.com.
An informative paper on the importance of reducing rodents within Woodside and the effectiveness of the Rodenator in addressing rodent infestations as humanely as possible has been prepared by Dr. Mit Parsons, a Woodside resident since 1993. Dr. Parsons is a retired Wildlife and Fisheries Ecologist from the USDA Forest Service. Dr. Parsons is a certifiedWildlife Biologist and Certified Fisheries Scientist. He is a consultant in natural resource management and has his own business, MitPar Enterprises. You can view, download or print a copy here. The attachment referenced in the paper, Nuisance Wildlife Laws in Colorado, can be found here.
At the end of 2019, the Woodside Homeowners Association Board of Directors unanimously elected to sell their interest in the Rodenator. The Board felt that it should focus on its primary purpose of being a social organization, removing itself from service-related activities. After a vote regarding the matter, the Board offered the first right of refusal to the resident-partner in the purchase, Ben Grant. Mr. Grant elected to buy the HOA’s half of the unit at that time. Subsequent to the sale of the Rodenator, Mr. Grant decided to sell the unit to Ken Van Tuyl, who has indicated he will continue to provide services to our community and surrounding areas. Ken has also agreed to contract to the HOA for the purpose of maintaining the trails within Woodside so that foot and horse traffic remain safe.
Due to recent thawing of frozen soil and reappearance of burrowing rodents, residents in and around Woodside have requested Mr. Van Tuyl’s services. At this time, Jefferson County has a level 1 fire restriction, and Park County has a fire ban in place. Mr. Van Tuyl has communicated to the Board that he is in frequent contact with both Elk Creek and Platte Canyon Fire District Chiefs regarding use of the Rodenator in the area during the fire ban, and has assured the Board he has been advised that its use is acknowledged and approved of by both Fire Districts. He has also indicated he has contacted the local Sheriff’s Department regarding the unit’s use. While the Board does not have any managerial duties regarding the use of the Rodenator, it has communicated with Mr. Van Tuyl of the Board’s expectations concerning ongoing communication between he and the Fire Districts and proper use of the unit within our community.
If you have any questions about the Rodenator services Ken is offering, or would like to request his assistance with burrowing rodents, please contact him at 303-816-1760 (home) or (816) 589-5419 (cell), or email him at kvantuyl1@gmail.com.
An informative paper on the importance of reducing rodents within Woodside and the effectiveness of the Rodenator in addressing rodent infestations as humanely as possible has been prepared by Dr. Mit Parsons, a Woodside resident since 1993. Dr. Parsons is a retired Wildlife and Fisheries Ecologist from the USDA Forest Service. Dr. Parsons is a certifiedWildlife Biologist and Certified Fisheries Scientist. He is a consultant in natural resource management and has his own business, MitPar Enterprises. You can view, download or print a copy here. The attachment referenced in the paper, Nuisance Wildlife Laws in Colorado, can be found here.
FIREWISE 2020 CHIPPING EVENTS
No chipping events are scheduled as of now. Please check back regularly starting in May 2020.
No chipping events are scheduled as of now. Please check back regularly starting in May 2020.
BURN BAN INFORMATION FOR PARK AND JEFFERSON COUNTIES
Park County has no county-wide burn bans as of 11/12/19. Please call the hotline at (719) 836-4160 for updated information. You can also sign up for email and/or text alerts regarding fire bans on the Park County website on the Notify Me page. Please note: All residents of Park County are required to obtain an outdoor burn permit for ANY outdoor burning. Residents of Woodside who live in Park County may obtain a burn permit at the Platte Canyon Fire District Crow Hill Station. There is a $10 annual fee for the permits.
Jefferson County has no published Fire Restrictions as of 11/12/19. Please refer to the Jefferson County website link, Jefferson County Fire Restrictions or call the Jeffco Hotline, (303) 271-8200 for updated information as this may change at any time.
To all residents of Woodside: Please do not disturb the FIRE BAN signs (when posted) or the Fire Danger Rating placard on the two Woodside Park entrance signs at Mt Evans Blvd/Nova Road and Parker Rd/Nova Rd. Our Firewise Committee follows fire bans and fire danger ratings issued by Park County. We post news of Jefferson County restrictions on this website for your general information. Please respect our efforts to keep the Woodside community informed.
Park County has no county-wide burn bans as of 11/12/19. Please call the hotline at (719) 836-4160 for updated information. You can also sign up for email and/or text alerts regarding fire bans on the Park County website on the Notify Me page. Please note: All residents of Park County are required to obtain an outdoor burn permit for ANY outdoor burning. Residents of Woodside who live in Park County may obtain a burn permit at the Platte Canyon Fire District Crow Hill Station. There is a $10 annual fee for the permits.
Jefferson County has no published Fire Restrictions as of 11/12/19. Please refer to the Jefferson County website link, Jefferson County Fire Restrictions or call the Jeffco Hotline, (303) 271-8200 for updated information as this may change at any time.
To all residents of Woodside: Please do not disturb the FIRE BAN signs (when posted) or the Fire Danger Rating placard on the two Woodside Park entrance signs at Mt Evans Blvd/Nova Road and Parker Rd/Nova Rd. Our Firewise Committee follows fire bans and fire danger ratings issued by Park County. We post news of Jefferson County restrictions on this website for your general information. Please respect our efforts to keep the Woodside community informed.
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FIRE ADAPTED BAILEY
Check out F A B's website, FireAdaptedBailey.org, for great articles on wildfire safety and the new realities in light of 100 years of fire suppression and climate change. Information on F A B's county right of way mitigation program for Mt Evans Blvd and Nova Rd, developed in coordination with Platte Canyon Fire Protection District and Park County, can be found on F A B's website. INFORMATION ON JUNIPER BUSHES AND NOXIOUS WEEDS
Check out the information on our Services/Resources Page for information, pictures and links to more information on juniper bushes and why you should get rid of them, and Park and Jefferson Counties' programs targeting noxious weeds. |
REFLECTIVE GREEN ADDRESS SIGNS FOR SALE
Want one? Just $10. To order one, call Andrea Black at the Platte Canyon Fire Station at Crow Hill, (303) 838-5853, or email her. USAA OFFERS INSURANCE DISCOUNTS
FOR COLORADO FIREWISE COMMUNITIES Check out the article on our Firewise Page. EQUESTRIAN CENTER MAINTENANCE
Thanks again to the summertime efforts of Mary Schoen and Dave Caballero to keep the Equestrian Center arena and pasture mowed and looking great. If you have any suggestions for Equestrian Center maintenance or improvements, please don't hesitate to contact us. |