Updating or upgrading the exterior of your home
By Carmello Musarra, Compliance Coordinator
Did you know that as our area begins to change and age, many homeowners are looking to update or upgrade amenities to the exterior of their homes throughout the community. Before any exterior modifications should begin you will want to submit and obtain approval from the Desert Ridge Design Review Committee (DRDRC) prior to any work beginning. There are many reasons that we request homeowners to submit for any exterior changes to their homes, before doing the work.
Such changes that are subject to architectural request are:
• Landscaping
• Painting
• Adding a pool
• Changing window screens
• Roof repairs
• Any exterior lighting
• Solar Panels
• Satellite Dishes
• Play Structures
• Basketball Goals
• Gazebos/Awnings and Canopies
• Barbecues that are permanent
• Fire Pits
• Driveways
• Gates/ Walls
Recently, we have had some homeowners ask about updating their paint palettes. If this is something that homeowners in your neighborhood would like to update, we encourage you to come to the DRC meeting and speak with the DRC on which steps you need to take in order to update your paint palette. The design review committee (DRC) is in place to help insure that your property values continue to increase and that the community continues to stay uniform throughout.
The approvals are tracked to allow homeowners the opportunity to contact the Desert Ridge Community Association office in the future in the event that the home has been sold to a new owner or if the original owner is looking for a specific item or color that was approved on the home. Wecurrently receive inquiries from homeowners original and new for species of a tree that may have died or is in need of replacement, the color of the home that was approved previously by the DRC and just for information regarding a possible project that the homeowner may be thinking of starting.
If you have questions about doing work on the exterior of your lot and have questions please do not hesitate to contact the Desert Ridge Community Association office, we want to help you with your project and obtain the approval that you need before beginning your project.
Did you know we have a new Lifestyles Coordinator
Welcome Mallory Peil
Mallory Peil is our newest member and welcome addition to the Desert Ridge Community Association (DRCA) Team. She is originally from Michigan and has lived in Arizona for 7 years.
Mallory Peil joined the Desert Ridge Community Association team on April 7, 2014 as the Lifestyles Coordinator. She has been with FirstService Residential since July 2013 as an Administrative Assistant. Mallory brings an extensive background and experience to the position and team from her years of marketing, wedding planning, retail management, etc. Mallory was also recently chosen by the Executive team to be a representative on the Events Committee; responsible for planning all company events. Due to her hard work and dedication demonstrated in her job, Mallory received the Rising Star Award. She is very enthusiastic about her new position with the community and is eager to take Desert Ridge Lifestyles to new heights. Mallory is excited to be part of the Desert Ridge team and looks forward to providing great customer service to the community and its partners.
In her spare time Mallory enjoys the outdoors, traveling, restaurants, going to sporting events and spending time with her Jack Russell Terrier, George.
Mallory is very passionate about helping others. She is an active volunteer with the AJGA and Save The Family organizations. Five things Mallory cannot live without:
• Laughter
• Family/ Friends
• Detroit Sports
• Exercise
• Food
Did you know we have a new Residential Community Manager
Congrats Carmello Musarra
Carmello Musarra came to Desert Ridge after working at Scottsdale Lexus in the service department for 12 years while putting himself through college at Arizona State University. Carmello has an extensive background in customer service and team work. He has an Associate’s degree in Building Safety and Technologies from Scottsdale Community College and his Bachelors in Urban Planning from ASU.
Carmello joined the Desert Ridge Community Association team on March 1, 2012 as a Compliance Coordinator, and has recently been promoted to Residential Community Manager for the Desert Ridge Community Association. He has worked on projects throughout Desert Ridge in the past and is excited to continue raising the bar for Desert Ridge and its residents as he continues to strive for excellence.
