Case Summary
| Case ID | 23F-H045-REL |
|---|---|
| Agency | ADRE |
| Tribunal | OAH |
| Decision Date | 2023-08-14 |
| Administrative Law Judge | Brian Del Vecchio |
| Outcome | none |
| Filing Fees Refunded | $500.00 |
| Civil Penalties | $0.00 |
Parties & Counsel
| Petitioner | Harry G. Turner | Counsel | — |
|---|---|---|---|
| Respondent | Mountain Gate Home Owners Association, Inc. | Counsel | — |
Alleged Violations
Article 10 Section 4 of the CC&Rs
Outcome Summary
The Administrative Law Judge dismissed the petition, finding that Petitioner Harry G. Turner failed to meet his burden of proof to demonstrate that the Mountain Gate Home Owners Association, Inc. violated Article 10 Section 4 of the CC&Rs by planning drainage construction in Tract H.
Why this result: Petitioner failed to provide sufficient evidence to reconcile conflicting designations of Tract H in the plat map (Preserved/Active Open Space vs. Drainage), thus failing to prove that the drainage ditch constituted a prohibited change of use.
Key Issues & Findings
Required membership vote for common area use change (Tract H drainage ditch)
Petitioner alleged the HOA (Respondent) violated CC&Rs Article 10 Section 4 by planning to dig a drainage ditch in Tract H, arguing this was a change of use requiring a 2/3rds membership vote. Respondent argued Tract H was already designated for drainage in the 'Conveyance and Dedication' portion of the plat map, negating the need for a vote.
Orders: Petitioner's petition is dismissed. Petitioner's request to levy a civil penalty against Respondent is denied.
Filing fee: $500.00, Fee refunded: No
Disposition: respondent_win
- ARIZ. REV. STAT. § 32-2199.05
- ARIZ. REV. STAT. §§ 32-2102
- ARIZ. REV. STAT. §§ 32-2199 et seq.
- ARIZ. REV. STAT. § 33-1804
- ARIZ. REV. STAT. §§ 32-2199(2)
- ARIZ. REV. STAT. §§ 32-2199.01(A)
- ARIZ. REV. STAT. §§ 32-2199.01(D)
- ARIZ. REV. STAT. §§ 32-2199.02
- ARIZ. REV. STAT. § 41-1092 et seq.
- Tierra Ranchos Homeowners Ass'n v. Kitchukov, 216 Ariz. 195, 165 P.3d 173 (App. 2007)
- MORRIS K. UDALL, ARIZONA LAW OF EVIDENCE § 5 (1960)
- BLACK’S LAW DICTIONARY 1220 (8th ed. 1999)
- Article 10 Section 4 of the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, Restrictions and Easements for Mountain Gate Homes, a Townhouse Project
Analytics Highlights
- ARIZ. REV. STAT. § 32-2199.05
- ARIZ. REV. STAT. §§ 32-2102
- ARIZ. REV. STAT. §§ 32-2199 et seq.
- ARIZ. REV. STAT. § 33-1804
- ARIZ. REV. STAT. §§ 32-2199(2)
- ARIZ. REV. STAT. §§ 32-2199.01(A)
- ARIZ. REV. STAT. §§ 32-2199.01(D)
- ARIZ. REV. STAT. §§ 32-2199.02
- ARIZ. REV. STAT. § 41-1092 et seq.
- Tierra Ranchos Homeowners Ass'n v. Kitchukov, 216 Ariz. 195, 165 P.3d 173 (App. 2007)
- MORRIS K. UDALL, ARIZONA LAW OF EVIDENCE § 5 (1960)
- BLACK’S LAW DICTIONARY 1220 (8th ed. 1999)
- Article 10 Section 4 of the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, Restrictions and Easements for Mountain Gate Homes, a Townhouse Project