Building ADDRESSES & LOCATORS..... 

SEE: Comments at BOTTOM of this page.

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COMMENT FROM RESIDENT (unedited):
I think that security gates are a wonderful idea.  
Usually Police, Fire and Emergency people have a universal 
code to get into such gated areas.  I believe delivery 
drivers (FedEx, UPS, USPS) also have one, but not the same 
as the emergency response one.  I also support the idea of 
building "letters", not numbers.  If we put building numbers 
up, in addition to our condo number, I think this will be 
confusing.  If we put up letters instead, I think it would 
be OK and easier to tell people to go to "J-712" instead of 
"7-712".  Plus, this will not affect our mailing address 
with USPS, nothing will change if we put up building letters 
(I checked).

COMMENT FROM RESIDENT (unedited):
Comment: RE: BUILDING ADDRESSES & LOCATORS REGARDING AFFIXING 
NUMBERS TO THE FACE OF EACH STRUCTURE ISSUE
The following are my questions, comments and suggestions in 
response to the last comments from resident:
1. Are you suggesting to affix designated building numbers 
to the face of each structure? Or letters?  If you look at 
the above map, we already have numbers assigned to each 
building, so I can only assume you meant designated building 
numbers.  Per the map, Phase 2 has 17 Bldg numbers and 244 
unit numbers.  This link did not include a map reflecting the 
number of building for Phase 1 or 3.
2. PROWLER ISSUE: Prowlers lie, cheat and steal.  Therefore, 
they will lie to your face regardless if we have designated 
building numbers that coincide with our existing unit numbers.
	· SOLUTION TO PROWLER ISSUE: If we vote on completing 
the brick wall around the entire complex and installing 
automatic gates, this would limit prowler access.  The Board 
and Merit ARE currently considering automatic gates.
3. DIRECTING THE POLICE, PARAMEDICS, FIREMEN or PIZZA GUY TO 
A DESIGNATED AREA: In the past, when I have called the 
police, I simply describe the area by directing them toward 
RSM Pkwy, El Toro Rd, the hills, or Phase 1, 2, or 3.  It's up 
to the police to figure the rest out.  Unfortunately, most 
the police, paramedics and firemen are VERY FAMILIAR with this 
complex.  Don't you see them here all the time?  When I call 
for any delivery, I warn them ahead of time & give specific 
directions.
4. DIRECTING LOST GUESTS TO A DESIGNATED BUILDING: Affixing 
designated building numbers to structures might work for 
business complexes that can be viewed while you drive, but 
this is a HUGE COMPLEX containing 3 Phases with buildings 
contained within the perimeter where a person needs to walk 
around to find any number.  As you confirmed, since the 
average owner or tenant does not know what unit numbers are 
associated with the buildings, then do you really think the 
average person will take the time to walk around and memorize 
all the designated building numbers in each Phase?  Most 
people don't even know their own neighbors.  As a result, I 
don't think spending money installing letters to our buildings 
would make a huge difference when it comes to assisting people 
asking for directions.  Maps were made to help people with 
directions, so directing someone to a map is easier.
5. INSTALLING A MAP TO DIRECT OUTSIDERS: When you opened this 
link, what was the first thing that caught your eye?  Was it 
the map at the top of this page?  The average delivery company 
or guest uses MAPQUEST to get here.  The key word here is MAP.  
If they use MapQuest to get here, then do you think they would 
rather spend time driving or walking around looking for 
building AND unit numbers?  Or do you think they would rather 
go directly to a map to get specific directions?  Even Malls 
have maps.  As a result of all the above, I think installing 
lighted maps (similar to the above picture, excluding garage
and carport numbers) within Phase 1, 2 and 3 is the solution 
to the problem.  Until then, I suggest that people warn 
outsiders of the complexities of this complex and give them 
specific directions.
6. EXCLUDING GARAGE/CARPORT NUMBERS FROM THE MAP: Thank God, 
the picture of the map displayed on this site does NOT reflect 
the correct garage numbers that coincide with the units.  
Nonetheless, I suggest that if the HOA installs maps, that 
they only include the unit and building numbers on the maps.  
By way of this posting, PLEASE DO NOT identify the garage or 
carport numbers that coincide with the units due to safety and 
theft reasons.  Thank you!

COMMENT FROM RESIDENT (unedited):
Comment: Issuing designated building numbers on four sides of the 
buildings to indicate which building is which is recommended.  When 
a prowler is casing a unit and I get into their face, they state 
they are lost and looking for a particular unit.  Since I don't know 
what numbers are associated with the buildings, I can only say you 
have to walk around (which is what they are doing when I confronted 
them).  If the visitor or guest was directed to a specific building 
(like a bank of units being "F" or "K") then, I would know where to 
direct that soul because (while I don't know the specific apt # 
between 130 and 195,) I do know that building "F" is over there and 
that's where your friend can be found.  Furthermore, if I call a 
police officer for a prowler, loud party, or violence, I can say the 
perpertrator is near building "G" heading towads "R" or the 
complaint is in building "H".  Paramedics can find a building a whole 
lot faster than an apartment unit.  Pizza deliveries that are speeding 
throughout the complex for a fast delivery and not paying attention 
to the children, can more easily find their destination safely.

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