Hotline: 310 454-7678 P.O. Box 1307, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272 www.MarquezKnolls.com A Publication of Marquez Knolls Property Owners Association, Inc. Winter 2012 Neighbor to Neighbor: Living in Marquez Knolls Pacific Palisades remains in the top 10 listing of single family homes sales (based on sales per square foot) in Los Angeles in 2011 (see the listing at mkpoa.blogspot.com). There’s little doubt that the community of Marquez Knolls added to the high ranking. After all, where else do you find sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean, a mixture of architecture, and trees of all species, sizes and shapes? Yet, even when living in Paradise, conflicts can and do arise with our neighbors. Construction —including remodeling, new structures on properties, second story additions, as well as trees, satellite dishes, chimneys, skylights, roof top decks, solar panels, and air conditioners that block a neighbor’s view can not only be decisive but a violation of Conditions, Covenants and Restrictions (CC&Rs) in Marquez Knolls. As a case in point, on a recent December afternoon, I had the opportunity to bring two neighbors together to diplomatically resolve a concern about trees obstructing one neighbor’s tranquil view through MKPOA’s mediation process. Phase I provided information to all parties regarding CC&Rs, the rights and obligations of property owners and their neighbors. Phase II enters into deliberations if necessary, and Phase III provides for a verbal view assessment if Phase II does not bring a resolution or agreement. The primary objective of these deliberations is to help the neighbors to stay out of court and to continue neighborly relationships. The courts do look favorably on mediation by MKPOA. In this specific case, both neighbors complied by trimming trees, shaking hands, and agreeing to cooperative communication. It is important to note that while CC&Rs are enforceable in the courts, the City of Los Angeles considers CC&Rs a private matter between property owners and therefore does not consider enforce them in the building permit process. That is our goal, to work in a cooperative way with neighbors to motivate them to voluntarily comply with CC&Rs. Even if you haven’t been affected by a view issue you should know your tract number (you can find this with your title records), understand CC&Rs and keep trees trimmed and communicate with your neighbors on remodeling plans to prevent surprises for your neighbors and yourself. MKPOA has an incredible resource on its Web site at MarquezKnolls.com called Frequently Asked Questions. This 38-page document will give you information on CC&Rs, Los Angeles Municipal Code Enforcements, LA City Offices, LAPD and City Council contacts. It is a section worth reading and saving for future reference. MKPOA is here for the 1250 homes that make up our neighborhood. However, as a voluntary homeowners association run by unpaid board members, we do rely on your annual contribution of $40 per household or $100 for businesses located within the Marquez Knolls boundary. Your board will continue working to preserve and maintain this neighborhood we all call home. With all the best in 2012, Christy Dennis MKPOA President Join or Renew Your Membership for 2012 Please Send Your Membership in the Enclosed Envelope or via PayPal at (MarquezKnolls.com) so We Can Continue our Work on Behalf of Our Neighborhood! Our Mission is to Preserve and Maintain the Quality of Life That We All Enjoy in Marquez Knolls Protected Trees and CC&Rs Valley Oak* California Live Oak* Southern California Black Walnut Western Sycamore California Bay Nursery grown or garden planted trees are exempt from the ordinance. *Includes any other tree of the Oak genus indigenous to California, but excludes Scrub Oak. Los Angeles City has an ordinance which protects Oak trees to slow the decline of native tree habitat. These protected trees may be pruned with care in order to comply with any view protection CC&Rs.
As we begin 2012, the lowest-priced available home in Marquez Knolls is currently a 2-bedroom, 2-bath on Livorno being offered at $1,100,000. The highest priced property is a 5-bedroom, 6-bath on Bienveneda being offered at $4,995,000.
There have only been three sales so far this year in the Marquez Knolls area. The lowest sale price so far this year was $1,005,000 for a 2-bedroom, 1.75-bath on Chattanooga Place. The highest sale price so far this year, was $3,400,000 for a 3-bedroom, 3.5-bath on Las Casa Place.
Number of Sales 12% Lower
Ave. Price/Sq Ft 6% Lower
Median Sale Price 1% Higher
Active Inventory 27% Lower
*Statistics based on M.L.S. records of Single-Family residences ONLY
MARQUEZ KNOLLS BUSINESS DIRECTORMARQUEZ KNOLLS BUSINESS DIRECTORMARQUEZ KNOLLS BUSINESS DIRECTORYYY MKPOA supports the Marquez Knolls Community Businesses. The Merchants listed below
are business members of MKPOA and share in our vision of protecting and enhancing
the quality of life in our community. If you are within the Marquez Knolls boundaries,
and would like to become a business member, donations are $100 per year.
Alicia’s Place Childcare
670 Via Santa Ynez ● (310) 459-0750
Mon.-Fri. 8:00am-5:00pm
www.alicias-place.com for Loving Care
Alper Music School 707 Jacon Way ● (310) 454-0160
37 Years of Enthusiastic Students & Happy Parents
Kids Jazz Band, Private Lessons ● www.AlperMusic.com
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