By Cecilia Chan | Gilbert Sun News
The 307-home Vintage Ranch Homeowners Association says it was deprived of its ability to weigh in on a 352-unit apartment that Gilbert Town Council eventually approved.
The association has filed a claim alleging the town failed to ensure that the project applicant adequately notified Vintage Ranch of the Stillwater Rivulon apartments planned for 10.31 acres near the southwest corner of Lindsay and Pecos roads.
The association claimed it didn’t become aware of the development until late March 2023 and wants a meeting with town officials.
Attorney Josh Bolen, representing the HOA, said his clients seek a “productive discussion,” but added:
“Should the town continue to ignore the rights of the association and its members, the association will have no choice but to seek relief from the courts,” Bolen said.
Town spokeswoman Jennifer Harrison said last week that the June 8 notice of claim is under review.
She said that under the Town Code, the project’s applicant is responsible for notifying all homeowners associations or property owners associations within 1,000 feet of the property.
“The town received the applicant’s affidavit for their notifications as part of the Town Code requirements,” she said. She did not answer the question if the town will meet with the association as requested.
