One of the benefits of having a neighborhood association—once consensus is reached to take a position—is representing an organized community. Civano Neighbors uses its stature as an official neighborhood association to take an active role in supporting or opposing activites that currently or will affect the Community of Civano and those areas within and surrounding the Civano Neighbors boundaries.

• Taking Positions
• Position Statements and Letters/Statements of Support

Taking Positions

Given Civano’s long-term plans, and anticipated growth along the Houghton Corridor, we anticipate the opportunity to take positions on a growing number of development, traffic, land use, commercial/industrial, and other activities. If you would like to inform Civano Neighbors of an activity that may impact our community, please contact us.

Position Statements and Letters/Statements of Support

The following position statements and letters/statements of support are available:

• 2005
• 2004
• 2003
• 2002

2005

Civano Neighbors Position Statement on Civano Master PAD Formal Submittal

• This current position statement responds directly to the recent formal submittal of the Civano Master PAD, and carries forward many of the same, unresolved concerns previously submitted. It also brings to light new concerns.
  February 11, 2005 – 143 K PDF, Opens in new window
• Civano Neighbors (Pulte Working Group) ‘Tracked Changes’ Comments on Civano Master PAD
  February 11, 2005 – 543 K PDF, Opens in new window

2004

Civano Neighbors Final Position Statement—Six Outstanding Issues

• While other issues such as these warrant attention, today Civano Neighbors presents six unresolved issues with the draft amended Civano Master Plan and related PADs. These issues must be resolved prior to formal approval of the amended Civano Master Plan
  and related PAD(s).
  December 8, 2004 – 119 K PDF, Opens in new window

Civano Neighbors Letter to Judith Kilroy/Fannie Mae Regarding Civano Neighborhood 1 Neighborhood Center

• “From Civano’s earliest conceptualization, the Neighborhood Center has always been a key element of the vision and design for the community. The Civano Neighbors neighborhood association must urgently and firmly insist that Fannie Mae not proceed with the sale of any portion of the Neighborhood Center complex without close consultation and involvement of the Civano community.”
  October 4, 2004 – 57 K PDF, Opens in new window

Civano Neighbors Letter to Pulte Homes Regarding Inadequate Time for Community Review of Draft Master Plan and PAD Before Public Meeting

• “At our September 23 Civano Neighbors general meeting, we reached unanimous consensus on behalf of the entire neighborhood to acknowledge that, while we look forward to participating in the Pulte public meeting on September 29, there is not adequate time nor all exhibits necessary for Civano Neighbors and community members to fully review the draft master plan and planned area development prior to the meeting. Therefore, Civano Neighbors and the community will not consider the September 29 meeting a definitive public meeting on the master plan and planned area development.”
  September 27, 2004 – 57 K PDF, Opens in new window

Civano Neighbors Position Statement Regarding Elimination of Custom Lots/Homes for Civano Neighborhood 1

• Civano Neighbors Position Statement Regarding Elimination of Custom Lots/Homes for Civano Neighborhood 1—The opportunity to build a resource-efficient, progressive custom home is an important element and critical aspect of Civano; Civano Neighbors reiterates its support for maintaining and adequately marketing the currently available custom lots in Neighborhood 1
  March 22, 2004 – 87 K PDF, Opens in new window

Civano Neighbors Leadership Team Statement of Concern Regarding Elimination of Custom Lots/Homes for Civano Neighborhood 1

• Civano Neighbors Leadership Team Statement of Concern Regarding Elimination of Custom Lots/Homes for Civano Neighborhood 1—The opportunity to build a resource-efficient, progressive custom home is an important element and critical aspect of Civano; the Civano Neighbors Leadership Team reiterates its support for maintaining and adequately marketing the currently available custom lots in Neighborhood 1
  March 1, 2004 – 77 K PDF, Opens in new window

Civano Neighbors Position Statement on Houghton Road Corridor Study Recommendations

• Civano Neighbors Neighborhood Association Position Statement on Houghton Road Corridor Study Recommendations—Opposed to any limited-access freeway alternative or any alternative that would require removal of Civano homes or businesses along Houghton Road
  January 26, 2004 – 96 K PDF, Opens in new window

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2003

Civano Neighbors Response to Proposed Changes to Guiding Documents – Final Response Now Available

• View special page on proposed and final changes to Civano’s guiding documents, including Civano Neighbors’ analysis and responses

Civano Neighbors Letter of Support for Amended Sustainable Energy Standards, with Proposed Amendments

• Letter of Support from Civano Neighbors to City Manager James Keene recommending attached amendments to the Sustainable Energy Standards that are required by the Civano IMPACT System Memorandum of Understanding
  April 24, 2003 – 88 K PDF, Opens in new window

Civano Neighbors Letter of Concern for Proposed 2003/2004 City Budget; Letter of Support for Proposed Houghton-Irvington Regional Park

• Letter of Concern/Support from Civano Neighbors to Vice Mayor Shirley Scott addressing Ms. Scott’s support of a proposed budget that would sell 320 acres across Civano rather than developing that land as park; Civano Neighbors recommendation is to build the proposed Houghton-Irvington Regional Park
  April 11, 2003 – 67 K PDF, Opens in new window

Civano Neighbors Letter of Support to Pulte Homes

• Letter of Support from Civano Neighbors to Pulte in its purchase and development of Civano Neighborhoods 2 and 3 based on Pulte’s allegiance to meet the Civano IMPACT System MOU (except reclaimed water use to individual lots) and commitment to meeting the vision of Civano
  March 3, 2003 – 76 K PDF, Opens in new window

Civano Neighbors Letter of Support for Cabezon Equestrian Center Zoning Variance

• Letter of Support from Civano Neighbors to Zoning Administration (Development Services) in favor of the requested variance for lot coverage on Cabezon’s main barn
  February 24, 2003 – 59 K PDF, Opens in new window

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2002

Civano Neighbors Leadership Team Letter of Appreciation for Judith Kilroy, Community of Civano, LLC

• Letter to Fannie Mae and American Communities Fund management expressing our thanks for their support, and specifically Ms. Kilroy’s willingness to communicate with Civano Neighbors
  December 26, 2002 – 70 K PDF, Opens in new window

Civano Community School (Neighborhood School) Statement of Support by Association Spokesperson

• A brief statement of support for Civano Community School as an integral part of our neighborhood
  November 2002 – 68 K PDF, Opens in new window

Civano Neighborhood I Desert Country Lots Letter to Civano Management (pre-Civano Neighbors)

• Letter drafted by neighbors and the Civano Advisory Council prior to the formation of Civano Neighbors to Civano Management (then CDC Partners) concerning possible Specific Plan violations in the Desert Country Lots area of Civano Neighborhood I
  February 18, 2002 – 104 K PDF, Opens in new window

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