Case Summary
| Case ID | 18F-H1817022-REL-RHG |
|---|---|
| Agency | ADRE |
| Tribunal | OAH |
| Decision Date | 2018-09-25 |
| Administrative Law Judge | Tammy L. Eigenheer |
| Outcome | loss |
| Filing Fees Refunded | $0.00 |
| Civil Penalties | $0.00 |
Parties & Counsel
| Petitioner | Thomas P. Satterlee | Counsel | — |
|---|---|---|---|
| Respondent | Green Valley Country Club Vistas II Property Owner's Association | Counsel | James A. Robles |
Alleged Violations
A.R.S. § 33-1802(4)
Outcome Summary
The petition was dismissed with prejudice upon rehearing because the Administrative Law Judge confirmed that the Respondent HOA did not meet the statutory definition of a 'planned community,' thereby depriving the OAH and ADRE of subject matter jurisdiction.
Why this result: The ALJ narrowly interpreted the statutory term 'roadway' to mean the part of the road intended for vehicles, excluding the landscaping maintenance performed by the HOA.
Key Issues & Findings
Subject Matter Jurisdiction: Planned Community Status
This issue was heard on rehearing. Petitioner argued that the maintenance of entrance landscaping constituted maintaining 'roadways' by interpreting the statutory term broadly, citing the 'Complete Streets' approach and Pima County right-of-way documents. The ALJ affirmed the original decision, holding that the plain meaning of 'roadway' is the part of the road intended for vehicles, not the entire right-of-way, and thus jurisdiction was lacking.
Orders: Petitioner’s petition is dismissed with prejudice because the Office of Administrative Hearings and the Arizona Department of Real Estate lack subject matter jurisdiction over the dispute.
Filing fee: $0.00, Fee refunded: No
Disposition: respondent_win
- A.R.S. § 33-1802
- Ariz. Bd. of Regents for & on Behalf of Univ. of Ariz. v. State ex rel. State of Ariz. Pub. Safety Ret. Fund Manager Adm’r, 160 Ariz. 150, 156 (App. 1989)
- Swichtenberg v. Jack Brimer, 171 Ariz. 77, 828 P.2d 1218 (App. 1991)
- Villa De Jardines Ass’n v. Flagstar Bank, FSB, 227 Ariz. 91, 95 (App. 2011)
- Callender v. Transpacific Hotel Corp., 179 Ariz. 557, 561 (App. 1993)
- Sunrise Desert Vistas v. Salas, 1 CA-CV 14-052 (Ct. App. 2016)
Analytics Highlights
- A.R.S. § 33-1802
- Ariz. Bd. of Regents for & on Behalf of Univ. of Ariz. v. State ex rel. State of Ariz. Pub. Safety Ret. Fund Manager Adm’r, 160 Ariz. 150, 156 (App. 1989)
- Swichtenberg v. Jack Brimer, 171 Ariz. 77, 828 P.2d 1218 (App. 1991)
- Villa De Jardines Ass’n v. Flagstar Bank, FSB, 227 Ariz. 91, 95 (App. 2011)
- Callender v. Transpacific Hotel Corp., 179 Ariz. 557, 561 (App. 1993)
- Sunrise Desert Vistas v. Salas, 1 CA-CV 14-052 (Ct. App. 2016)
Decision Documents
18F-H1817022-REL Decision – 661827.pdf
Case Participants
Petitioner Side
- Thomas P. Satterlee (petitioner)
Respondent Side
- James A. Robles (HOA attorney)
Perry, Childers, Hanlon & Hudson, PLC
Neutral Parties
- Tammy L. Eigenheer (ALJ)
Office of Administrative Hearings - Judy Lowe (Commissioner)
Arizona Department of Real Estate - Felicia Del sol (staff/clerk)
Staff responsible for decision distribution
Other Participants
- Ana M. Olivares (Director)
Pima County Transportation
Authored May 18, 2018 letter presented as documentation by Petitioner
