Do drought years reduce the need for street sealer coat? Our June article gave an overview of street maintenance and a promise for a sealer coating project in September. After inspecting our streets, the experts have recommended delaying those projects because the current coating is in excellent shape. Possibly, the reduced deterioration is because … [Read more...]
Maintenance Committee – Activity Update
July 29, 2016 by Leave a Comment
There are many maintenance projects in process or under investigation. The Committee is investigating, at the request of the Board of Directors, installing a similar street sign made of high-density polyethylene. It will have the appearance of wood and produced at a much lower cost. A light will be attached. Speaking of street signs, there was … [Read more...]
Maintenance Committee: Paving
June 30, 2016 by Leave a Comment
So, are they going to pave the streets again this year? (Some simple questions require more than yes or no.) Niguel Shores Homeowners own about 1.6 million square feet of streets and parking areas. (That is about 37 acres for those of us that think of land area in terms of acres). It is a significant investment that has to be protected … [Read more...]
Maintenance Committee: Underground Water
May 28, 2016 by Leave a Comment
We live in a large watershed where surface and underground water flow from the Santa Ana Mountains to the ocean. Most of the surface water flows in San Juan Creek to the Pacific Ocean at Doheny State Beach, while the underground water flows under Dana Point and its surroundings. This underground water is mostly at significant depths, but some is … [Read more...]
Maintenance Committee: Committee Assignments
May 5, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Maintenance Committee Assignments One of the blessings that Niguel Shores enjoys is the many volunteers who work to keep our community beautiful and well maintained. As a relatively new resident, I have been deeply impressed that this community seems to be sipping from a fountain of youth because the infrastructure is repaired and updated before … [Read more...]
Maintenance Committee: Coach Lamp Project Update
April 1, 2016 by Leave a Comment
COACH LAMP PROJECT Coach lamps mounted on wooden posts or attached to walls and pilasters are used throughout NSCA for illumination in park areas. In addition, coach lamps are used for street illumination for the Garden homes and on Nauticus and Mercator Isle. Street lighting for the rest of NSCA uses mushroom lights. Last year the Board of … [Read more...]
Maintenance Committee – NSCA Coach Light Replacement Project
July 31, 2015 by Leave a Comment
After many months of meticulous research and study by Facilities Manager George Cooley, the Maintenance Committee obtained approval from the Board of Directors on July 1, 2015 for the NSCA Coach Light Replacement Project. This will include replacement of all coach light fixtures (i.e. street lights) and wooden coach light posts maintained by the … [Read more...]
Maintenance Committee – Pool Contamination
April 20, 2015 by Leave a Comment
The weather is warmer now and our beautiful pool and spa area is getting a lot more use and the usage is only going to increase as the summer months draw near. I am devoting my Maintenance article this month to please be respectful of your neighbor regarding pool use etiquette. Etiquette is defined as: the customary code of polite behavior in … [Read more...]
Maintenance Committee – Kerfing
March 1, 2015 by Leave a Comment
We are now seeing the turf reduction project coming to fruition throughout our community. Attractive plantings have replaced our sod in specifically chosen areas and they lend an aesthetically pleasing look to our overall landscaping. One major change has occurred at our bluff area adjacent to the asphalt by the gate opening to the path to the … [Read more...]
Maintenance Committee – Behind the Gates
January 6, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Behind The Gates Our “gated community” has five different entrances. They include Mariner Drive, Selva, Cabrillo Isle, Manta and Garibaldi. Each of these entrances has two or three vehicle gates for ingress and egress as well as pedestrian gates. Each has its own “computer” (a DSX Controller) that stores our fob and barcode number to allow us … [Read more...]
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