30 JANUARY 2019 By Anthony Wallace Considering the area’s climbing property values and renowned status, it should come as no surprise that Arcadia is teeming with construction projects. Arcadians are happy to see improvements made to the community, but occasionally construction can be disruptive and conflicts can arise between builders and residents. There are official city hotlines in place to resolve disputes, but they can get backed up and result in unnecessary headaches for everyone. With this in mind, the Arcadia Camelback Mountain Neighborhood Association (ACMNA) set out to establish a clarified list of construction guidelines for the benefit of both residents and builders. The list of guidelines is designed to be posted at construction sites and kept for reference by neighborhood residents. It draws on official city construction ordinances and common-sense courtesy, and includes points pertaining to parking, noise and trash. The list was vetted and approved by the City of Phoenix. ACMNA vice president Tristahn Schaub led the recent jobsite regulations effort. He has fielded occasional complaints for years, but it was one recent, particularly ugly builder-resident conflict that he saw as an opportunity to make life easier for everyone. “We look at it as a win-win for neighbors, the builder, the community, and for the city because if this is posted on the gate, it’s right there and you don’t need to call the hotline and use city resources on the weekend to resolve an argument,” Schaub said. “You just go to the sign, and that’s it. These are the rules we’re going to follow, don’t pick up the phone.” Within the past few weeks, custom home builder Green Street Communities became the first to adopt the signs and Tristahn has already noticed a boost in their reputation within community. “People are like ‘Wow, Green Street’s stepping up here. This is really a good move, this is cool. A+ Green Street, A+ ACMNA,’” Schaub said. Other businesses including Arcadia Builders, Bent Nails, Blackhawk Building, Construction Plus, Gather Projects, Rafterhouse and R.J. Gurley have followed suit. The rules are posted here as well as on ACMNA’s website: www.acmna.org/ job-site-rules. ACMNA paves way for neighborhood construction 1 - Construction on this site is allowed on weekdays during the following times: May 1 - September 30 between 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. and from October 1 - April 30 between 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Construction work outside of these times, on weekends and on legal holidays is NOT allowed. ONLY if an approved extended construction work hours application is posted may work take place outside of these hours. 2 - Proper dust mitigation practices must be employed during any and all earth moving events. 3 - Parking is allowed on the street unless otherwise noted by City of Phoenix signage. Please be respectful and do not block any resident driveways. 4 - If the contractor or property owner has chosen to gate/fence the site, please close and secure all gates if you are the last to leave. 5 - Refuse containers should be kept on the construction site and trash should be properly disposed of at the end of each day. 6 - All job-site materials should be delivered and stored ON the property. Any materials deposited on the street must have a permit and proper perimeter cones. 7 - All questions, comments or complaints should be directed towards (Developer/ Permit Holder) FIRST. This is the fastest means of getting results. RESOURCES AND CONTACT INFORMATION City of Phoenix Planning and Development – 602-262-7811 Maricopa County Air Quality Dust Complaints Hotline – 602-372-2703 Public Street/Right of Way Parking Complaints – 602-262-6151 After-Hours Construction Noise Complaints – Call or text 602-320-1071, or email constructionnoisecomplaints@phoenix.gov. If submitting via text or email, please attach a photo of the construction work being conducted. Complaints related to noise issues that do not meet the above criteria should be directed to the Phoenix Police Department non-emergency line at 602-262-6151. ARCADIA JOB SITE/CONSTRUCTION RULES By Anthony Wallace If you ask him, Scottsdale resident Jack Ahern will proudly proclaim with a half- smile that he is a “project manager,” a job that he has being doing for years, but a title he has only recently started using. “I’ve been fixing stuff since I was 10 years old,” Ahern says. Whether it’s making stained and painted crosses to give as gifts, dismantling an entire car out of curiosity, serving as an usher for a neighbor’s funeral reception, or repairing an air compressor at his best friend Charlie’s house, Jack is always working on something. From early on, various health challenges including severe epilepsy, dyslexia, and cognitive processing issues made school very difficult for Jack and have precluded him from living on his own. “Jack started experiencing medical issues within his first year of life. By the time he was school age, a host of medical diagnoses and learning challenges were present,” said Jack’s mother, Patti. Despite these life-long obstacles, Jack has made a busy and fulfilling life for himself. Now in his twenties, he works a few days a week at ACE Hardware, and fills the rest of his time putting his aptitude for fixing things and being helpful to good use. If Jack spots a neighbor working in their front yard, he approaches and asks how he can help. Over time, this approach has resulted in him being a faithful friend and handyman for everyone on the block. Neighbors Barbara and Bob Fraley have been utilizing his services for nearly 10 years. At the Fraley’s house, Jack has, among other things, put up Christmas lights, assisted with lawn maintenance and set up and cleaned up after events. The Fraleys are deeply thankful for Jack’s practical assistance, as well as his loyalty and infectiously positive attitude. “Jack’s a good kid. He’s very pleasant, very helpful, and he’ll do anything in the world for me. I’ll say ‘Hey Jack, I need you to do this’ and he’s right there to do it,” Barbara said. In addition to his technical skills, Barbara loves Jack’s generosity. She says that whenever she pays Jack for his work, he informs her that he plans to use the money to buy something for someone else, usually his parents or his sisters. “We love Jack. He’s a loving kid,” she says. A couple of years ago, in a gesture of thanks, Barbara and Bob gave Jack a new golf cart. The vehicle is his primary mode of transportation and an essential part of his handyman operation. Its back- cargo container is packed full of tools and emblazoned with a decal that reads, “Jack Ahern – Project Manager.” When he’s not fixing things, Jack likes to play guitar, listen to “really old school” rock ‘n’ roll on his classic tube radio in his shed, hit golf balls in his backyard or watch The Office . Jack takes his job seriously and considers all of his clients to be his friends. While his life may not resemble that of most of his peers, Jack is as content and proud of his work as anyone can hope to be. Jack Ahern: Neighborhood ‘project manager’ Despite a host of ongoing medical challenges and learning obstacles, Jack Ahern puts his strong curiosity and technical skills to good use, from woodworking to working at ACE Hardware. PHOTO: MEGHAN WALLACE

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