Poway Community Blog

Being recognized as the 'Tree City' and the site of numerous ecological attractions such as the Blue Sky Ecological Reserve and Lake Poway, Poway has undeniably become one of the most attractive neighborhoods in California. Thus, more and more families have decided to relocate to Poway homes, in anticipation of a more serene environment. Nevertheless, it is necessary to carefully assess the available Poway homes for sale to make sure you get the worth of your money. There are essential steps to help you find the lowest possible rate.

Know your preferences. Evaluating the different real estate properties without an idea of what you are looking for will just be synonymous to beating around the bush. You will end up wasting money, time and effort. Be clear with your plans. Are you planning to buy a new real home or just rent one? Do you want a non-furnished, semi-furnished or a fully-furnished unit? How many bedrooms and bathrooms do you need for your home? Do you want a bungalow type or a two-floored home? By knowing what you want, you get to start off your search for Poway homes in the right direction.

Evaluate the home unit according to your needs. It is advisable to ask for recommendations and referrals but the final decision should still be your call. A home unit may be fit for the needs of your friend but may not be fit to your needs and preferences. Do not take another person's word for it. You can consult a real estate locator to help you look for the specific areas where you can find home units with the features you want. However, the evaluation of these home units should still be yours.

Call leasers or sellers for quotes. Then, compare them with quotes from other leasers and sellers. Check if the quotes fit your budget. Although the cost should not be the sole criterion in choosing which home unit to rent or buy, it also helps in making a shortlist of your options. Visit the home unit or property. This will also give you an overview of the neighborhood or community. A definite red flag in evaluating home units or properties is when you feel uncomfortable during your first visit. You may also decide to adjust your list of features. Use a long-term approach in evaluating your options. Some properties may have lower cost but may also lead to higher transportation cost. Some properties may also be inconvenient because of their location. Compare the cost against the home value.

Perry Ford came up with a plan regarding on doubling up the size of its Poway Road showroom. The said plan is going to be reviewed by the Poway City Council on Tuesday near Poway homes. The dealer proposed to build a new 17,500 sq ft. structure, this was according to a city staff report.

The plan includes demolishing the old building once the new structure is occupied. The proposed new building on the other hand, has a design that will be subjected of a non-binding "pre-development conference" meeting, held on the council meeting, and during between the applicant's representatives and the whole council.

Meanwhile, the purpose of the said conference will be to get the council feedback on whether the showroom's final design needs to implement western-themed elements into the whole design of the structure. The applicant's initial proposed deign does not meet this requirement as said by the city planning staff of Poway homes.

On the other hand, the said dealership takes up 2.7 acres of land at 12740 Poway Road (near the vicinity of Poway homes) where there has been an auto dealership happening since even before the city was incorporated back in 1980. In 1986,the council approved the "Poway Road Specific Plan" which has divided the commercial corridor into four separate districts along with separate architectural themes.

For this matter, Automotive District and the Community Business District both require the incorporation of "California barn/ranch" features into building designs. The council later relaxed those standards for auto dealers and eventually amended the whole plan to limit auto dealership to the automotive/general commercial zone.

Perry Ford is located in the Community Business zone, and is now considered a legal non-conforming use, since its appearance predates the Poway Road plan. In that case, however, because it is in the Community Business zone, western-themed design elements are no more of an issue.

All in all, the staff report does not take position on the matter, but significantly notes that Perry's architectural style is similar to the other dealership on the eastern end of Poway Road, overlooking Poway homes.

People all over Poway are eager to find out when the new access points are going to open. It has been said that it can be a great relief for people who wants to have accessible routes leading to certain parts of Poway.

There will be new express lane and access points leading to Poway homes and several parts of Poway as said by the authorized people of the community. According to the California Department of Transportation or (Caltrans), there will be additional Interstate 15 northbound and southbound Express Lanes entrances and exits which are going to open sometime this week.

One of which is the southbound Express Lanes entrance and exit that is located south of Poway Road and Rancho Peñasquitos Boulevard while the northbound entrance north of Mira Mesa Boulevard will be both available for all motorist who drives by Poway homes.

The new entrance and exit just south of Poway Road and Rancho Peñasquitos Boulevard will be readily available for I-15 drivers which are going southbound. And drivers who are going to the enter the I-15 coming from Carmel Mountain Road, Bernardo Center Drive, Camino Del Norte, and farther north can access the entrance, while motorists coming from Poway homes can exit there to access Mira Mesa Boulevard and other destinations located in the farther south.

Meanwhile, the new Express Lanes entrance that is located north part of Mira Mesa Boulevard is for drivers who are going to I-15 that are coming from Carroll Canyon Road, Pomerado Road, Miramar Road, and even from farther south.

Poway community people are eager to see the convenience and difference when the additional Express Lanes entrances and exits are going to open.  Sources said that the additional Express Lanes entrances and exits are expected to follow this week's openings. The opening of those additional express lanes will mark the completion of the South segment of the I-15 Express Lanes project development which will run from State Route 163 to State Route 56.

This accomplishment will be one of the successful city development projects for the betterment of the lives of all Poway people.

After the successful Saturday's Poway Patriotic Parade, the tone is set for more activities during the upcoming Poway Days event this September weekend. Everyone one is becoming ecstatic about all the activities lined up for this weekend in Poway homes.

This weekend will feature many family-friendly events that everyone will surely enjoy. The activities are as follows: a family-style hobo campfire sing along that will happen at Old Poway Park and to start at 7 p.m. this Friday, an old-fashioned barn dance in Templar's Hall to start at 7 p.m. Saturday, a MotorHead Madness and the Battle of the Bands to add up in Saturday's events. Another event this coming Saturday and Sunday is the "Rendezvous", the event will start from 10 in the morning up till' 4 in the afternoon at Old Poway Park.

To know more about the events, here are some brief details of each:

The free hobo campfire sing-along will include s'mores, music, and family fun that will feature Poway Folk Circle and storyteller Charles Johnson at 14134 Midland Road. For more details and information about this event, you can call at 858-668-4576. And the barn dance that will be held at Templar's Hall this Saturday is also at 14134 Midland Road.

The Motorhead Madness is a free classic car show for Poway homes. residents who are car enthusiasts. This Saturday's event will be held at 13933 Poway Road, from 10 a.m. till' 2 p.m., in which proceeds of the event will go to Poway Soroptimist projects.

Meanwhile, the Battle of the Bands will feature great local bands all over Poway including Poway homes. This event will start at 5 p.m. this Saturday and will also include casino games and rides by a mechanical bull. This will happen at Poway Valley Riders Association grounds which will be in 14336 Twin Peaks Road. Admission to this event is $5 for those who are aged 21 and over.

Sunday's event, the annual trail ride will begin at 9 a.m. that features a leisurely ride. Riders can join the poker play along the trail. This will start at Poway Valley Riders Association grounds at 14336 Tierra Bonita Road. Tickets are for $20. You can visit www.powayrodeo.com for more information.

And the Rendezvous, Civil War soldiers and the early days of Native Americans, fur traders, and living history reenactments about mountain men will be from 10 in the morning till' 4 in the afternoon that will be both on Saturday and Sunday at Old Poway Park. The admission is free.

There are plenty of reasons to be excited for this weekend. Make sure that you drop by these places and have a good time with all the activities offered by the Poway community.

The Poway Leadership Institute will offer two one-day seminars mainly focused on helping residents to become better leaders on their own, know more about the whole community they're in, and create and design programs which would be for the betterment of Poway homes and the whole Poway community.

The said the seminars will happen on October. The first seminar will be on Wednesday, October 12 at the Poway City Council Chambers, 13325 Civic Center Drive, near the vicinity of Poway homes. The session will start off 8:45 a.m. and to last at 5 p.m. While, the second seminar will happen on March 14 same location and time. Entry will cost at around $50 which includes study materials, snacks, and lunch meal.

According to one of the founders of the organization and CouncilWoman, Merrilee Boyack, the organization was established as a collaborative effort between the City of Poway, Poway Unified School District, and Rotary Club of Poway.

One of the major community service projects that were developed by PCLI is Poway Spirit Day. This will serve as an opportunity to improve Poway homes and the whole Poway community by painting the Poway Senior Center, clearing trails, and finishing all the other enhancements projects for the betterment of the community.

Meanwhile, Steve Vaus has been chosen to be the executive director of PLCI for the upcoming year. Vaus said that he is excited about being involved with the PLCI and added that this is going to be a great way to develop new leaders in the community.

On the other hand, the participants who will attend the seminars can get an overview and in-depth understanding about how the city runs and how the schools and health system function. After the participants have attended the seminar, they are must attend several meetings such as City Council meeting, Rotary Club of Poway meeting, and PUSD school board meeting.

In addition to these, all the participant graduates of the seminar are required to volunteer in the community, said Vaus.

Registration for the said events is now open and can be completed online by visiting www.PowayLeadership .org. For more inquiries, you can email Vaus at stevevaus@cox.net or call at 858-254-3633.

This is a great chance to make Poway homes better. Don't miss this opportunity to help your neighborhood and the Poway community as a whole.