Easter, and Palermo is hopping

Happy Easter to the residents and fans of Palermo Palm Springs, where rebirth has been in the air and this special community filled with good eggs. Miss Penny Lane says: She did her yearly morning stroll in her Easter bonnet this morning  — did you see her?

A bright White Party

A happy "White Party" to Palermo residents and visitors. Miss Penny Lane says: Her pearls are just right for this weekend.

Julian's Market building update

What is going on at the site of the former Julian's Market, 3395 North Indian Canyon Drive? The building has been repainted and spiffed up. The for-sale sign is down. According to our sources in the realty world, the property is owned by Greenlake Real Estate Fund LLC of Pasadena. They have applied to a remodel permit with the city is make some electrical and other changes to bring the building up to code. Nothing else is known. Miss Penny Lane says: She's in the market for a neighborhood coffee shop.

New heater at the big pool. Yay!

The front big pool heater was fixed (replaced to be exact) after breaking down and the Palermo pool is as busy as ever. Miss Penny Lane says: She's swimmed out after her vacation.

Clubhouse door problem

Positively Palermo has received a report of a problem with the clubhouse entry system, with the FOB cards not working at times. The problem may have been fixed at this point. Miss Penny Lane says: She's tanned, rested and ready for more postings after a little trip away last week.

A toast to Palermo on this St. Patrick's Day

Happy St. Patrick's Day to Palermo Palm Springs. Miss Penny Lane says: She thinks those not living at Palermo are green with envy.

At Murano, Far West Industries wipes away the last of the Enterprise Cos. signs

A new developer purchased the Enterprise Cos. of Chicago's property at Palermo Palm Springs last year. Now another company has bought Palermo's sister property, the Murano single-family home development, down the road on San Raphael Drive. Some homes have been built, but vacant lots also remain. Now new signs are covering up the last vestiges of the Enterprise/Shipka empire in the valley at Murano. The new signs touts new homes on big lots. Miss Penny Lane says: Far out.

Springing ahead at Palermo Palm Springs

Time to move your clocks one hour ahead. Miss Penny Lane says: She's happy because she can have her Cosmo an hour earlier now.

Main pool on the fritz

A sign at the Palermo front pool says that the back pool is being heated while there are repairs to the front pool. Miss Penny Lane says: She's off the outlets for a new swimsuit.

About the gate codes

Positively Palermo received this e-mail about the entrance gate: "Dear Palermo HOA Board Members. Ownership and Managing Agent: I have lived here at Palermo for a little over two years, maybe even three. I currently rent, although I would gladly purchase if my unit should ever come available. Obviously with that said, I enjoy living here very much. I am writing with a suggestion that would benefit everyone living here. I am hopeful someone will read what I have to say and take action or submit my same concerns to the board and/or membership for consideration. Since living here the access code or password for entry onto this property has remained the same. I don’t know about you, but I have been very cautious about giving that password to others, but on rare occasion, I have had to do so. And thus a small handful of people over the course of a couple of years have been given that number. And for whatever reason, most of those folks I gave it to are no longer either working for me or should not have unlimited, unannounced access to this property. Just think of the number of short term renters (vacationing folks) and residents who have since sold or no longer live or lease here. And yet each of them still have complete access to getting on the property. And then multiply that number by the number of people who live here currently and may have given that password to others, all with the best intentions. Having lived at other similar gated communities where such entry onto the property comes about because of the use a entry code system, routinely, usually annually or more often, the universal entry code is changed to protect those living here where former persons need not enter unless buzzed in. My request to the management and the board of directors is to routinely and hopefully immediately schedule a new password/code for entry onto the property. And delete the current password (s). Obviously, everyone who has a password or code would also need to be changed. And thus complete new numbers should be issued. There was once discussion about each unit owner or renter being given a pass code for access that related to their unit number. Whatever is in place still does not negate the fact that the access codes are the same and nothing has been changed for years. I hope whoever reads this knows the best person(s) to call and if need be, place this topic on the discussion board for the next meeting of the association. I am grateful for this matter be considered for the benefit of everyone living here. Again as a non-owner, my vote with the HOA doesn’t count it’s yours that matters, so if you agree, please try and help. Respectfully submitted by C ....: Miss Penny Lane says: Thanks for the e-mail.