Eagles Nest Development
Cortez, Colorado

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Answers to Frequently Asked Questions
 

• Eagles Nest Development is owned by Eagles Nest Partnership LLP
   
•  Developer lives adjacent to and is surrounded on three sides by the development, on a separately owned forty acre parcel
   
• Homeowner’s Association Annual Dues are $420.00, or as adjusted by the Homeowner’s Association; these fees are for the maintenance of the “common areas”, as defined in the CC&R’s, Section G., page 4, i.e. roads, Storage Area, Family Sports Complex; not related to the golf course, owned and maintained by the Developer
   
• The lots have utilities installed to curb, including County Water, Electric and phone (cable has not reached the area)
   
• All utilities are underground
   
• All utility lines to home /lots will be underground
   
• Septic systems are required for all homes; geologic surveys have been done to determine that septic fields will be effective
   
• Homeowner’s Association will own and maintain common areas only
   
• The Developers will own and maintain the golf course at their expense; no homeowner bears any cost related to the golf course
   
• Eagles Nest Development is not within the City limits of Cortez; it is part of Montezuma County
   
• The development is approximately 9.3 miles from Cortez
   
• Water tap fees currently are approximately $5,000, according to Montezuma Water Company, and are part of your home construction costs
   
• County Road 18, bordering the east side of the development, will be developed to full county road specifications as the phases related to the area are opened
   
• Modular homes of specific pre-approved homebuilders may be allowed; the Architectural Committee will have final approval on any homes; it is the intent of the Developer that homes within the subdivision will be “stick built”
   
• On-street parking is discouraged, whenever possible
   
• There are eighteen documented Indian ruin sites within the overall project; if uncovered during construction of homes and drives, it is requested that homeowners accommodate the ruins and preserve same
   
• The golf course planned is an eighteen hole, par three links course
   
• It is the intention to use artificial turf on the tees, greens and landing areas (there are no fairways on a links course)
   
• The first nine holes of the golf course have been roughed in; back nine pending rough-in and development of turf
   
• The artificial turf planned to be used is currently under development
   
• The Developer has resolved that the land committed to the golf course will not be used for any other purpose, i.e. buildings
   
• A small Pro Shop is planned for the golf course located between lots 7 and 43, west of the ridge road, tucked down near the woods
   
• Architectural approval of homes to be constructed within the development is retained by the Homeowner’s Association (see CC&R’s for more detail); it is the intention of the development to have home designs that blend with the current environment and native conditions
   
• Halogen or other “bright yard lights” are not recommended (as they destroy the enjoyment of the night sky for everyone); the Architectural Committee will approve any “exterior lighting” planned for a residence and lot
   
• Non-drivable vehicles are not allowed on property; vehicles in a garage being repaired will be considered an exception
   
• Storage Area to be located at Northwest end of property will accommodate all boats, RV’s, snowmobiles, trailers, etc., eliminating such from the residential lots
   
• The Storage Area is free
   
• Out buildings are not permitted on lots; two car garage minimums are required to be attached to main building; shops and work areas will be incorporated into this space
   
• Visible antennae or power poles are discouraged, but may be approved by the Architectural Committee on certain lots within the development, i.e. ham radio antennae or television antennae; 18” satellite dishes recommended
   
• Golf course will initially be private, but may become public, at the discretion of the Developer
   
• Fencing of lots is discouraged, subject to approval by the Architectural Committee; dog runs at house or garage are an exception
   
• Roads are intended to remain as gravel; Homeowner Association may choose in the future to pave the roads
   
• “Street lights” are not planned for the roads, thus maintaining the “rural nature” of the development
   
• Minimum building requirements for homes is 1,500 sf
   
• “Building envelopes” are denoted on lots by white poles; the building envelope is 10,000 sf, to include home, garage and any landscaping
   
• The baseball field is intended to be primarily for resident’s use, but consideration will be given to local teams playing here
   
• “Night lighting” is not planned for the Sports Complex
   
• A small “exercise room / building” is anticipated to be part of the Sports Complex
   
• Developer is exploring installation of tennis courts and/or soccer fields within the Sports Complex
   
• It is the intention of the Developer to open new phases only after a prior phase has sold out
   
• This development is considered the “prototype” for other developments planned by Eagles Nest Group (Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado, Nevada, and Utah)
   
• Building permits required for construction of homes are limited, at this time, to electrical, plumbing and septic
   
• It appears County Road P will be paved, or at the least a “chip and seal” this Spring, with the election this year of a new County Commissioner at the end of CR P; hooray
   
• Also in the offing, is the development of CR 18 for the mile along the eastern border of the subdivision. This will be installed per county road specifications.