Understanding Parcels in Lakewood
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There are 21 Parcels that make up Lakewood!
Parcels are neighborhoods that are like small associations within Lakewood:
There are 21 Parcels that make up Lakewood!
Parcels are neighborhoods that are like small associations within Lakewood:
Single Family Parcels - Covenants are Linked Below:
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Multi-Family Parcels - Covenants
The Parcel Structure in Lakewood can be confusing. They are essentially a mini HOA inside of the Parent HOA. It helps to understand the governing documents of the associations. |
How will the 2017 Vote Impact Dues in Different Parcels?
Below is the 2017 Chart of Parcel User Fees. (This chart is published every December in the Ripples).
Each Parcel has different user fees, in addition to the BASE DUES paid to the LPOA.
LPOA Base Dues are currently at $135, plus the User Fees for your Parcel. Please see the chart below:
The 2017 Vote will not impact your Parcel User Fees, it will only impact the LPOA Base Dues rate of $135.
And you either pay 100% or 80% of $135, based on Single or Multi-Unit status.
Each Parcel has different user fees, in addition to the BASE DUES paid to the LPOA.
LPOA Base Dues are currently at $135, plus the User Fees for your Parcel. Please see the chart below:
- Single Family homes pay the $135 Base Dues to LPOA, plus the User Fees listed below.
- Multi-Family Unit Housing (i.e., Lakewood Bay), actually pay just 80% of the $135 Base Dues to LPOA, plus User Fees.
The 2017 Vote will not impact your Parcel User Fees, it will only impact the LPOA Base Dues rate of $135.
And you either pay 100% or 80% of $135, based on Single or Multi-Unit status.
Q&A: Understanding Parcels
Q: What are Covenants? or "DCC&R’s"?
A: All of the listed parcels fall under the “umbrella” of the LPOA governing documents, but each has its own Supplemental Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (DCC&Rs). DCC&Rs are the foundation of an HOA. The restrictions in DCC&Rs are sometimes specific, but more importantly they lay the foundation for creation and enforcement of architectural control, rules and regulations.
If your property is not in one of the listed parcels, then it simply falls under the LPOA’s DCC&Rs. If, however, you live within one of those listed, then you are bound by both the LPOA and the Parcels Supplemental DCC&Rs.
Q: What Type of Information is Found in Supplemental DCC&Rs?
A: Much of that depends on how the original developer of the parcel set up the structure. One section you’ll likely find in the document is “Purpose of Assessments”. If the developer intended for the parcel to provide any outside maintenance, the specific areas of maintenance may be listed here (snow removal, lawn care, etc).
If the developer wanted to specifically restrict fencing to only allow a certain style or material, that should be listed under the Architectural Control section.
There is commonly standard language with regards to parcel property boundaries, annexation, and assessments. It’s important to know that while all DCC&Rs have a similar format, they all contain different language specific to each parcel.
Q: What is the Difference Between Multi-Family and Single Family Parcels?
A: Multi-Family parcels are made up of buildings holding more than one living unit (condos, townhomes, etc), and typically provide more individual maintenance than single family parcels. Multi-Family Parcels DCC&Rs reflect that maintenance, and the assessments. Some Single Family Parcels do provide some maintenance services as well, which is listed in their DCC&Rs.
Q: Why Do I Pay More in “Dues” Than Someone in Another Parcel?
A: Semantically, You don’t. “Dues” are the assessments levied by the LPOA. All Multi-Family parcels pay the same and all Single Family Parcels pay the same base dues to LPOA.
The difference is your “Maintenance Fees” and “Group Services”, which are assessed and paid along with your LPOA dues. The amount of maintenance fees that you pay is relevant to the amount of maintenance and services that are guaranteed to you in your parcels DCC&Rs. These are broken down on your monthly statements.
For instance, if your parcel mows lawns, provides snow removal, paints or roofs units, these are separate services that are not provided by the LPOA, but are a part of your parcels services. While you pay all of these to the LPOA, each individual parcel is responsible for contracting and authorizing the maintenance and services.
Q: Parcel Fees (“Group Services” & “Maintenance Fees”)
A. Annual Parcel Fee Updates are determined by the Parcel Committees & Chairs each year, and submitted to the LPOA Board for approval. These updates are then listed each year in the December issue of the Ripples Magazine. Parcel Fees 2016 and 2017
Q: What Types of Services Should I Expect in My Parcel?
You should check your parcels DCC&Rs and speak to your Parcel Chairperson. You can find both at lpoa.com. Parcels typically maintain any common elements that are specific to the parcel. These common elements can include entry monuments, private streets, green spaces, walls, fences and fountains that enhance or serve the parcel.
Lakewood Bay, a multi-family parcel, provides painting, roofing and siding, and trash which obviously adds hundreds of dollars to the monthly maintenance fees. As you would guess, the more services and maintenance provided, as well as the amount of common elements to maintain, adds to the monthly maintenance and service fees paid by the members.
Q: Who is Responsible for Providing the Parcel Services?
Each parcel, whether multi-family or single family, has a volunteer Parcel Chairperson and Parcel Committee. These people are residents of that Parcel who volunteer their time. This individual or committee is responsible for acquiring services for the parcel.
Q. What about LAKEWOOD BAY and LAKESHORE CONDOS?
A. The two exceptions are Lakewood Bay HOA Inc, and the Lakeshore Condos Inc. These parcels are standalone Missouri Corporations, operated by their own Boards of Directors. In these parcels, the parcels Board of Directors are responsible for maintenance and services provided.