- 1.
About Crystal Park
- 2.
Building a home in Crystal Park
- 3.
Living in Crystal Park
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1.1
What School District is Crystal Park located in?
School District 14 - Manitou Springs. The elementary,
middle and high schools are all close together in town
which is about 2 mile from Park gate. Elementary
school students have bus service from the bus stop at
the gate. See the link to Manitou Springs District 14
in the “Links” section
for more information.
1.2
What Recreation Facilities does Crystal Park offer?
The community’s recreation facilities include a
stocked trout pond, basketball, sand volleyball, tennis,
miles of hiking trails and clubhouse that is used for
large parties.
1.3
What are the Homeowners Association dues?
The association fees are on a two tier system. If you
own an undeveloped building site they are $105 per month,
once you develop the site the fees go to $125 per month.
Those fees include road maintenance, (snow removal, grading
for the unpaved roads and repairs to all roads in the
community). The main access is paved. Since all
the roads are private, road maintenance is the largest
line item in the expense budget. Other expenses include
the employees, insurance, trash and equipment owned
by the community. All the books are open so we can provide
you with the past and current budgets.
1.4
When do I receive a Deed for my Crystal Park Lot?
The homeowners Association will issue a deed for the property when a
well is drilled, soils tests are completed and building
plans are approved. The actual building permit does not
have to be issued. The documents state that the building
permits are required to issue a deed but the community
recognizes that this is not always practical. You can
verify this by talking to the Crystal Park management.
Bargain and Sale Deeds are issued by the Association when
the property is originally deeded to a member. The title
company then issues a general warranty deed. You will
have a general warranty deed.
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2.1
What
are the building requirements?
Building
requirements include at least 1,000 finished square foot
with a kitchen and one bathroom. Most homes far exceed
that amount but the purpose for the smaller size is to
accommodate those who wish to build a part time cabin.
Mobile or modular homes are not permitted. Exterior
colors must be earth tones and approved by an Architectural
and Site committee. The committee approves the placement
of the home so that it does not block the view of another
home. The minimum separation between structures in every
direction is 100 feet. Once construction begins you have
twelve months to complete the exterior.
2.2
Is
there a time limit to finish building my house?
Once
construction begins, you have twelve months to complete
the exterior. The exterior building clock starts when
the foundation is excavated.
2.3
Can
I change my building plans once approved?
Crystal
Park members can change approved plans by resubmitting
the changes to the community and to the El Paso County
regional building department and as long as the new plan
meets the requirements for building i.e.: colors, height,
materials, separation of structures you will have
no problems.
2.4
What is the water source for Crystal Park homes?
Water is provided by a private water wells. Each site
has the right to drill a well. The water quantity and
quality is excellent. Once water is obtained you DO
NOT pay for its use. The water is for indoor use only
but because all the vegetation is natural there are no
lawns to water. The average cost to drill an average well
is approximately $5,000. Several of the sites we have
listed have the wells in place.
Although these are privately owned wells the state requires
that meters be installed so that total consumption
is monitored. We are permitted for indoor use only. If
a resident was to use mass amounts of water there would
be a means for tracking that usage.
2.5
Are there Tap Fees?
There is NO tap fee for the water or
power. Many of the lots have the power to the lot line
and if they don't, a cost estimate can be obtained prior
to an offer.
2.6
What about sewage?
Sewage is handled with a septic system. The soils are
mostly decomposed granite which is good draining, stable
and non-expansive. There are no mine shafts or landslides
in this area.
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3.1
May I operate a business from my home in Crystal Park?
No business which requires a business license and/or permit
to operate from a residence, according to the requirements
of El Paso County, shall be allowed to operate within
Crystal Park.
3.2
Are there restrictions to leasing my home in Crystal Park?
Yes, you may
lease your residence. A minimum length of lease is three
months. The Member shall be responsible for all actions
of its tenants. The tenants are subject to all the rules,
regulations and other requirements of the Park. The tenant
is not a Member of the Park. Member rights except for
voting privileges go with the lease.
3.3
Can I build a fence around my site?
Perimeter fencing of all sites is not permitted. Only
those fences required for animal control and approved
by the Architectural Committee and the Board of Directors
shall be permitted.
3.4
Are there restrictions regarding parking a recreational
vehicle on my property?
You can park your RV as long as it is on your deeded
site. RV's can not be occupied. In no case may
any type of recreational vehicle be stored or parked on
any road, access road, common area or unimproved site
within the Association.
3.5
Does Crystal Park allow horses?
No horses, livestock or poultry can be boarded or maintained
in Crystal Park. Residents may keep dogs, cats or other
animals which are bona fide household pets so long as
such pets are not kept for commercial purposes and are
kept on leashes or confined.
3.6
Is hunting allowed in Crystal Park?
Hunting, or the use of firearms, pellet-type guns, or
other lethal weapons on Association grounds is not allowed.
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