1. By Laws/Deed restrictions OPEN HOUSE April 8, 2017
Cedar Point POA
By Laws/Deed restrictions OPEN HOUSE
April 8, 2017

2. Agenda Articles of Incorporation Bylaws Voting
Comparison of existing Deed Restrictions to proposed
Next Steps

3. Articles of Incorporation Formal Document to Create a Corporation filed with a Government Body
Cedar Point Property Owners Association, Inc. (CPPOA) is a non-profit corporation
Incorporated in Texas in 1983
Every owner of a lot is a member
Members are entitled to one vote for each lot owned
Originally two classes of voting memberships:
Class A: Members and Class B: Developer
Class B originally had 3 votes per lot owned- this class has now been converted to Class A
Established to promote the health, safety and welfare of the owners in Cedar Point

4. Bylaws A legal agreement between a corporation and the members to provide a road map of how the corporation will be operated
Bylaws executed in 1983
Should update to 2017 standards
Principal office location, meeting place, etc. listed as an address in Houston
Board members do not have to be property owners
Would like to stagger board member terms – so entire board does not turn over annually
Requires simple majority to amend (51%)

5. Voting How many votes are there ? Concentrations ?
There are 2,497 lots/votes in Cedar Point
Votes are concentrated as follows:
Top Ten Concentrations:
To amend Bylaws- 50.1% (1,250 votes)
To amend Deed Restrictions- 66.7% (1,665 votes)
2017 Road Assessment 1,126 votes were cast
Member
Votes
% of Total A
405
16.2% B 58
2.3% C 41
1.6% D 34
1.4% E 36 F 32
1.3% G 25
1.0% H 20
0.8% I 15
0.6%

6. Deed Restriction Comparison
DR Section
2006 Version
Proposed 2017
Preamble
 Two Sets: Section 1,2,3 and Section 5
Combine Sections 1, 2, 3 and 5
1.6 Declarant
Cedar Point Development Company
Replaced with Association= Cedar Point POA throughout
3.1 land use & building
Requires 2 car garage
Reduced to minimum of 1. Eliminate garage requirement for single 30x70 lots.
Carport specifically excluded
Carport OK for storage of vehicle or boat with ACC approval
3.1a outbuilding
playhouse / storage max 8' height
Increase height to 14'
3.1e air conditioners
window and wall units not allowed
allowed, but not on street side of building
3.2 minimum size
1,000 sf/ parts of Section 1 and 2 minimum 750 sf
All sections 800 sf
3.3 landscaping
cannot park on sod
OK to park on sod, but not long term
3.7 offensive activities
no for profit activities
Profit activities allowed if not a nuisance as determined by the Board
3.9 playhouse
lot must be enclosed by fence
no fence required
3.10 storage of vehicles
max size = 6.5 ft H, 7.0 ft W, 21 ft L
max size = 12 ft H, 8.5 ft W, any length
must be out of sight
must be out of sight if hazardous
3.12 animal husbandry
limit household pets to 2

7. Deed Restriction Comparison
DR Section
2006 Version
Proposed 2017
3.13 walls, fences, hedges
max hedge 6' side/rear fence, wall or hedge
max hedge 8' side/rear fence, wall, or hedge
max height 8' perimeter of subdivision
max height 10' perimeter of subdivision- construction of wall other than wood requires ACC approval
3.16 signs
limited to one sign at 5sf for rentals or sales
4 temporary signs 6sf including sports, education- update for recent rule changes for political signs
3.17 antennas, satellite dishes
not defined
will define to standards for similar lake subdivisions or with ACC approval
3.18 noise - construction
limited 6Am to 9PM
limited 7Am to 9PM
3.25 maximum occupants
3 adults, 5 children
4 adults and their 5 natural or adopted children- Confirm with Counsel
3.26 speed limits on streets
$50 initial amount per infraction
reasonable as established by Board- Confirm with Counsel
3.28 yard art
no painting of trees, stones, or other yard art
OK up to 6' tall then with ACC approval
3.30 firearms
no discharge of firearms
add except in self-defense- not needed
3.36 fireworks
allowed 12/31 and 7/4 at Section 5 boat ramp
add not allowed if burn ban in effect
3.38 FEMA - disaster
trailer, mobile home storage not allowed
allowed for permanent residents until home repaired- max time of one year
4.1 ACC
at least 3 members
min 3 allow up to 5 members
4.9 ACC approval validity
9 months basic/ 1 yr new house
at ACC's discretion depending on project

8. Deed Restriction Comparison
DR Section
2006 Version
Proposed 2017
5.2 voting
two classes (class B expired 1/1/2014, but can be reinstated)
class B removed and may never be reinstated
7.3 rate of assessment
unimproved lots at 50% assessment
deleted
rates set at $360/$24
updated rates to $396 / $26.40 and set by Board- allow for catch up
7.5 votes on assessments
60% needed for quorum on first vote
change to 50% 1st vote
7.6 nonpayment
Declarant and Association have lien rights
deleted Declarants lien rights
8.1 term of DR
can be terminated by 75% membership
can be amended or terminated by 67% of eligible votes per section 5.2

9. Deed Restriction Comparison
Drafting Intent
Detail
Proposed 2017
3.1(a) Outbuildings
max building height 14' and no fence required
Add to 3.1(a)
carports must be approved by ACC
Add to 3.1(b)
3.1 (b) Garages
May have living quarters. Cannot rent just a part of the building.
OK to add
3.1 (c) Exterior Wall
max siding panels = 24x96 on vertical surface except replacing the same.
OK to add (with ACC approval)
3.1 (d) Roof Materials
R panel and Metal OK. Must be new.
in 3.1(d) all roofing material must be approved by ACC
3.2 Minimum Square Footage
For 30x70 lot, minimum is 600 sf, and garage not required.
3.2 as above minimum is 800sf
3.1 (e) Air Conditioners
window units may be replaced with same number as needed
3.1(e) mod above: allowed for all, but not on street side of building
3.3 Landscaping
Must sod of residential dwelling from dwelling to curb line within 90 days of completion. Driveway of solid materials required unless lot too small.
3.3 mod: sod or other landscaping approved by ACC.
Cannot park on sod at any time.
3.3 parking on sod specifically allowed
3.9 Playhouses
14' max and OK to be in view.
3.9 above
3.10 Storage of Vehicles
No vehicles or trailers parked on ROW, common areas. May be towed without POA liability. $100 per day fine.
3.10 needs to be hidden if hazardous

10. Next Steps:
Assemble Final Comments for Board Review (by first week in May)
Counsel Prepares Draft of Documents (end of May)
Distribute to Members (first week of June)
Vote (second week of June voting starts)
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