<html><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8"></head><body dir="auto"><div dir="auto">Thanks Liza! Did you contact the builder who bought the house across the street from us on St. Lazare Drive?</div><div dir="auto">Dave and Kenda Morgan</div><div dir="auto"><br></div><div dir="auto"><br></div><div dir="auto"><br></div><div id="composer_signature" dir="auto"><div style="font-size:14px;color:#909090" dir="auto">Sent from my Galaxy</div></div><div dir="auto"><br></div><div><br></div><div align="left" dir="auto" style="font-size:100%;color:#000000"><div>-------- Original message --------</div><div>From: liza urso via Neighbors <neighbors@lj-estates.com> </div><div>Date: 9/22/26 1:16 PM (GMT-06:00) </div><div>To: neighbors <neighbors@lj-estates.com> </div><div>Subject: [Neighbors] Front-facing garages prohibited in Les Jardins Estates </div><div><br></div></div><div style="font-family:times new roman, new york, times, serif;font-size:16px;" class="ydp98e1215dyahoo-style-wrap"><div data-setdir="false" dir="ltr">Hi, neighbors-</div><div data-setdir="false" dir="ltr"><br></div><div data-setdir="false" dir="ltr">With the plethora of home/lot sales and building which is taking place in LJE, I thought you might like to know that there are 2 sets of Building & Use Restrictions which have been filed and recorded with the City of Dallas, which have been in effect since 1964 and 1966.</div><div data-setdir="false" dir="ltr"><br></div><div data-setdir="false" dir="ltr">I have attached both documents below. </div><div data-setdir="false" dir="ltr"><br></div><div data-setdir="false" dir="ltr">These restrictions are "covenants running with the land", meaning that they apply regardless of who owns the property, and they extend into perpetuity, unless a majority of LJE property owners agree in writing to change them. </div><div data-setdir="false" dir="ltr"><br></div><div data-setdir="false" dir="ltr">The most significant restriction, IMHO, is the prohibition of garages which open to the front of a lot, or to the side of a corner lot if the garage would face the front of a neighbor across the street. This prohibition applies to garages which are attached or built onto the house.</div><div data-setdir="false" dir="ltr"><br></div><div data-setdir="false" dir="ltr">In addition to the Building & Use Restrictions, another important reason to keep front-facing garages from being built in LJE is that the City of Dallas uses the % of front-facing garages in their determination of which neighborhoods will have to move their garbage bins to the curb for pickup, instead of having alley pickup. The more front-facing garages, the more likelihood we will have to move our bins to the curb. </div><div data-setdir="false" dir="ltr"><br></div><div data-setdir="false" dir="ltr">A third reason is that the aesthetics of neighborhoods without front-facing garages are more appealing, from a realtor point-of-view. </div><div data-setdir="false" dir="ltr"><br></div><div data-setdir="false" dir="ltr">I have reached out to the new owners and/or builders of 6 recently sold LJE properties and sent them the 2 sets of Restrictions. My communication has been very cordial, welcoming them to LJE, and telling them I am alerting them in case they weren't aware. </div><div data-setdir="false" dir="ltr"><br></div><div data-setdir="false" dir="ltr">The earlier we can reach out to new owners/builders with this information, the easier it will be for them to design their garages in accordance. </div><div data-setdir="false" dir="ltr"><br></div><div data-setdir="false" dir="ltr">If you have homes/lots in your area which you think may be built on or remodeled, I would be happy to reach out to those owner/builders and send the Restrictions, if you desire. </div><div data-setdir="false" dir="ltr"><br></div><div data-setdir="false" dir="ltr">Please let me know if you have any questions or wish to discuss. </div><div data-setdir="false" dir="ltr"><br></div><div data-setdir="false" dir="ltr">Very best to all. Liza</div><div><br></div><div class="ydp98e1215dsignature"><div style="font-family:new times, serif;font-size:16px;"><div><br></div><div>Liza P. Urso, Esq.</div><div>Attorney at Law</div><div data-setdir="false" dir="ltr">4335 Meadowdale Lane</div><div data-setdir="false" dir="ltr">Dallas, TX 75229</div><div>214-882-9858</div></div></div></div></body></html>