Cul De Sac
Road Maintenance Obligations concerning Cul-de-Sacs
Board President Roy Paulson signed a resolution stating that while the LCPOA will maintain La Cresta’s public roads, it will no longer cover cul-de-sacs.
Members are encouraged to review the official Resolution and Association records. It is important to understand why the Board is limiting discussion on these roads and how it affects the Association's long-standing maintenance obligations.
At the November 6, 2025, meeting, the Board majority reportedly adopted a Resolution prohibiting further discussion by directors and members concerning the maintenance of cul-de-sacs, despite objections raised by attending members.
This position appears inconsistent with prior County-recognized authority under which the Association accepted responsibility for maintaining 128 "private" roads to include naming 81 ( eighty one) cul-de-sacs.
According to public documents available from Riverside County our BOD named all the cul-de-sacs that were dedicated county roads for public use as part of the vacate of county roads request to the county back in 2004. Riverside County accepted that vacate request and named all the roads as part of the vacate. The cul-de-sacs were specifically named in that document. Therefore the BOD accepted the cul-de-sacs as roads the county vacated to their responsibility. That means that since 2004 the BOD has been responsible for the cul-de-sacs maintenance but has continually refused to accept that responsibility. The amount of monies owed to the individual lot owners living on cul-de-sacs would be enough to bankrupt the POA if the BOD did the right thing regarding repayment.
PLease view the 129 roads including 81 Cul-De-Sacs on the following link...
2004 resoultion
Cul-De-Sacs:
Many of you are not receiving Service if you reside on a Cul de sac.
As you may be aware, our community's current association framework adheres to the 1969 CC&R (Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions) rule, that exempts most of our cul-de-sacs, considered to be "private roads," from association maintenance. This historical rule, while perhaps appropriate in the past, has led to a situation where despite equal association fees, the upkeep of our cul-de-sac road has not been included in the association's responsibilities.
You may already know that our community currently operates under the association framework established by the 1969 La Cresta Property Owners Association CC&R (Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions) rule. This rule exempts most of our cul-de-sacs, which are designated as "private roads," from association maintenance. While this historical rule may have been suitable in the past, it has resulted in a situation where, despite everyone paying equal association fees, the maintenance of our cul-de-sac roads is not part of the association's responsibilities.
Community Dialogue and Decision-Making Process:
The Decision - Making process should be proactively initiate a transparent and robust discussion within the board regarding the practicality and financial implications of a proposal to revise our existing rule. This revision aims to encompass the upkeep and resurfacing of cul-de-sac roads within the purview of the association's duties. I am committed to ensuring that this dialogue is open and inclusive, providing every resident with an opportunity to express their viewpoints, apprehensions, and innovative suggestions.
Your Voice Matters:
We strongly encourage all residents to attend the meeting and contribute to the conversation. This is an opportunity to shape the future of our community and ensure that fairness and shared responsibility prevail.
Stay Informed:
In the coming days, you can expect to receive additional information and resources to help you make informed decisions during our community discussion. We are committed to transparency and providing the necessary information to facilitate meaningful conversations.
Your engagement and involvement will be crucial as we work toward a solution that aligns with the values and needs of our vibrant community. Let's embark on this journey together to create positive change for the benefit of all.
Thank you for your time, consideration, and dedication to our shared community. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to me- Michael. 951-704-9900.
Dedication of previously vacated roads in La Cresta Property Owners Association to County of Riverside inquiry
Riverside County Senior Land surveyor : Steven Chaffin PLS response that the roads in La Cresta were never built to county standards after 2004 and Riverside County refuses to take them back.
