Author: Tom Roeder

Hello Neighbors,

We’re pleased to share that a new rule has been passed allowing mini barns to be installed in Section Three of Orchard Estates. The rule has been recorded with Hendricks County and is now officially in effect.

Before you order, build, or have a mini barn delivered, please keep the following in mind:

• ARC (Architectural Review Committee) approval comes first. All mini barns must be submitted to the Architectural Review Committee and approved before installation begins. Please do not order or install a barn until you’ve received written approval.
• Permits may be required. Please check with Hendricks County before installing, as permit requirements can vary based on the size and placement of the structure.
• Review the full requirements. The attached document covers the details, including size limits, placement/setback requirements, materials, and colors . Please read it before submitting your request.

To submit a request, fill out this form.

If you have any questions, please contact us.

Thank you

A resident recently reported a damaged telephone utility box on their property and was able to have it repaired by AT&T after submitting a complaint through the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).

There are several similar utility boxes throughout the neighborhood that appear to be in poor condition, including boxes that are leaning, damaged, or have been temporarily secured with tape or wire. In addition to being unsightly, damaged or open boxes may present a safety concern, particularly for children.

If you have a damaged telephone utility box on or near your property, you can request that the responsible utility company repair or remove it. The taller, narrow telephone utility boxes typically have a sticker identifying the utility company, which is useful information when submitting a complaint.

How to Report a Problem

1. Check the utility box for identifying information. Look for a sticker or other information identifying the utility company. Many of the boxes in our neighborhood appear to be AT&T.
2. Contact the utility company first and report the condition and location of the box. If you are able to make contact, allow up to 10 business days for a response.
3. If the issue is not addressed, you can file a complaint with the FCC.
   • Visit FCC.gov
   • Select For Consumers
   • Select Consumer Complaint Center
   • Under File a Complaint, select Phone Issues
   • Select Start Your Complaint with the FCC
4. In the complaint, describe the condition of the utility box, provide its location, and request that it be repaired or removed.
5. If you are not an AT&T customer, indicate that in the description. The FCC form requires a telephone number in the “Telephone Number Subject of Complaint” field; if appropriate, you can provide your personal telephone number and explain the situation in the complaint description.
6. Photos can be included with the complaint. If submitting the complaint from a mobile phone, use the “Add” option to take and attach photos directly.

One resident reported that their FCC complaint was submitted on a Monday morning, they received a response that evening, and the utility box was repaired by Thursday morning.

Residents who encounter damaged utility boxes are encouraged to report them individually, as individual reports can help identify specific locations requiring attention.

This is a reminder that the neighborhood pond is not for recreational use, including walking, skating, or any activity on the ice. No one is to be out on the ice.

There are posted signs stating this clearly. Unfortunately, someone fell through the ice today, which is extremely dangerous and could have resulted in serious injury or worse.

Please respect the posted signage and keep everyone safe by staying off the pond at all times.

Be on the lookout for a notice being delivered today in your newspaper box.

We’ve received complaints from the owner of the two vacant lots on Macintosh Lane.  This is impeding him from properly maintaining the lots, so there is to be no dumping of any kind on the vacant lots.

If you spot someone dumping on those lots, please either let us know, or call the Danville Police.

 

We’re having some maintenance work done to our dam, consisting mostly of tree and brush removal.  You may see some activity in the area, but it should be non-impactful to the neighborhood otherwise.  This will be done in segments over the next few weeks as weather permits. Please let us know if you have any questions or concerns.

Thank you for visiting our new site.  This is a dedicated space for the Section 3 Property Owner’s Association for Orchard Estates in Danville Indiana.

This site will serve as a hub for all residents or prospective residents to learn more about our neighborhood and it’s activities.  Soon, you will be able to access and download documentation related to membership in our Property Owner’s Association.

Please be sure to sign up for our Newsletter so that you can stay up to date.  We promise, these newsletters will be concise and relevant, and only as frequent as necessary.