Case Summary
| Case ID | 20F-H2019020-REL |
|---|---|
| Agency | ADRE |
| Tribunal | OAH |
| Decision Date | 2020-02-14 |
| Administrative Law Judge | Diane Mihalsky |
| Outcome | loss |
| Filing Fees Refunded | $0.00 |
| Civil Penalties | $0.00 |
Parties & Counsel
| Petitioner | Rick and Lisa Holly | Counsel | Kevin P. Nelson, Esq. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Respondent | La Barranca II Homeowners Association | Counsel | Edward D. O’Brien, Esq. |
Alleged Violations
A.R.S. § 33-1817(B); CC&R Article 11.2.5
A.R.S. § 33-1811; CC&R Article 4.7
A.R.S. § 33-1803; CC&Rs Articles 11.3 and 12
Outcome Summary
The Administrative Law Judge dismissed the petition, finding that the Petitioners failed to establish by a preponderance of the evidence that the Respondent Homeowners Association violated A.R.S. §§ 33-1803, 33-1811, or 33-1817, or any of the cited CC&R provisions concerning intentional construction delay, conflict of interest, or retaliatory fines.
Why this result: Petitioners failed to meet the burden of proof (preponderance of the evidence) on all three issues alleged in the petition.
Key Issues & Findings
Intentional delay of construction
Petitioners alleged that Respondent intentionally delayed the approval and construction of their new home for over eleven months.
Orders: Petition dismissed.
Filing fee: $0.00, Fee refunded: No
Disposition: petitioner_loss
- A.R.S. § 33-1817(B)
- CC&R Article 11.2.5
Conflict of interest
Petitioners alleged that a Board Vice President and Secretary (who owned lots adjacent to Petitioners') were blocking approval of the home due to a conflict of interest.
Orders: Petition dismissed.
Filing fee: $0.00, Fee refunded: No
Disposition: petitioner_loss
- A.R.S. § 33-1811
- CC&R Article 4.7
Retaliatory fines
Petitioners alleged fear of prospective retaliatory imposition of fines.
Orders: Petition dismissed.
Filing fee: $0.00, Fee refunded: No
Disposition: petitioner_loss
- A.R.S. § 33-1803(B)
- CC&R Article 11.3
- CC&R Article 12
Analytics Highlights
- A.R.S. § 33-1803
- A.R.S. § 33-1803(B)
- A.R.S. § 33-1811
- A.R.S. § 33-1817
- A.R.S. § 33-1817(B)
- A.R.S. § 32-2199(B)
- A.R.S. § 41-1092.07(G)(2)
- A.A.C. R2-19-119(A)
- A.A.C. R2-19-119(B)(1)
- A.A.C. R2-19-119(B)(2)
- CC&R Article 4.7
- CC&R Article 11.2.5
- CC&R Article 11.3
- CC&R Article 12
Video Overview
Audio Overview
Decision Documents
20F-H2019020-REL Decision – 769746.pdf
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Case Participants
Petitioner Side
- Rick Holly (petitioner)
La Barranca II Homeowners Association Member - Lisa Holly (petitioner)
La Barranca II Homeowners Association Member
Also referred to as Mrs. Holly - Kevin P. Nelson (petitioner attorney)
Tiffany & Bosco - Brian Bracken (witness/contractor's principal)
Brilar Homes, LLC
Petitioners' general contractor - Larry E. Smith (witness/contractor's principal)
Brilar Homes, LLC
Petitioners' general contractor
Respondent Side
- La Barranca II Homeowners Association (respondent)
HOA party - Edward D. O’Brien (HOA attorney)
Carpenter, Hazlewood, Delgado & Bolen, LLP - Alexia Firehawk (HOA attorney)
Carpenter, Hazlewood, Delgado & Bolen, LLP - William Bohan (HOA board member/ARC member/witness)
La Barranca II Homeowners Association
Board Vice President - Nancy Williams (HOA board member/ARC member)
La Barranca II Homeowners Association
Board Secretary - Luke Hyde (property manager staff)
Hoamco
Architectural Department Manager - Josh Hall (property manager staff)
Hoamco
Architectural Department Staff - Neil True (architect consultant)
Hoamco/ARC Consultant
Consultant architect reviewing plans
Neutral Parties
- Diane Mihalsky (ALJ)
OAH - John Davis (fire marshall)
Sedona District Fire Marshall
Consulted by HOA regarding dumpster placement - Judy Lowe (ADRE Commissioner)
Arizona Department of Real Estate
