There's gotta be more to the story
      I was surprised that The Acorn gave Brad Wear's dispute with the Sherwood Homeowners Association as much print as it did. I'd be even more surprised if The Acorn deemed any followup letters worthy of publishing.
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Ignorance of CC&Rs is no excuse
      Regarding the article last week "Too many pets rattle the cage," it's interesting to note that someone who can afford to move into Lake Sherwood can claim that they didn't know that the CC&Rs (covenants, conditions and restrictions) had limits on the amount of pets.
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Revise rules to allow for more pets
      All petlimit laws are arbitrarily enforced by cities and homeowners associations, primarily due to nuisance complaints (excessive noise or odors due to multiple pets.
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HOA regulations can be draconian
      It was with great sadness I read your article about the Wear family and their friendly HOA, which is potentially forcing them to get rid of one of their beloved dogs. Yes, CC&Rs are supposed to be read and observed by all residents of each community which has such CC&Rs.
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HOAs mean to protect, not control
      Derek Gardner's letter to the editor of July 19 demonstrated a complete ignorance of our HOA rules, the history of our community and California law governing condos and townhomes. The following facts should be noted: The police have been to our complex numerous times to deal with the problem of unsupervised teens openly drinking and partying in the streets.
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Calabasas landfill just keeps growing
      Has anyone noticed how large the Calabasas Landfill is becoming? The Calabasas Landfill now dominates the eastern skyline as one travels southbound on the 101 Freeway in Agoura Hills. Having surpassed the Great Pyramid of Giza, it will soon dwarf Ladyface Mountain. Appropriately, I have nicknamed it Mount Basura.
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Condos planned for scenic corridor
      At the last Calabasas City Council meeting, Barry Groveman, Dennis Washburn and Jon Wolfson voted to approve 86 condos in massive three-story buildings along Las Virgenes Road, a designated scenic corridor, adding 504 new car trips per day.
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Condos are wrong
      On Aug. 1, the Calabasas City Council voted 3-2 to approve an 86-unit condominium complex to be developed on Las Virgenes Road.
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Freedom ends where the rights of others begin
      Your editorial on no-smoking law ends in a terrible fashion. Nonsmokers should never have to bear smelling the smoke of others. I agree that people should be able to smoke in their homes, residences and other areas where a relaxing smoke feels pretty good as long as nonsmokers do not have to breathe their smoke.
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