Avondale residents banded together and fought the proposal. Eventually, the new subdivision created its own entrance. It would have ruined the sense of community that we've developed. Control of the association passed from the developer directly to the homeowners in 1992, says Comer. Like other homeowners' associations, the Avondale organization oversees several projects such as maintaining the landscaping of common areas and the entrance, planning special events like a Christmas Eve luminary lighting and block party, and publishing a monthly newsletter to keep residents up to date on community happenings.
Road maintenance is provided by Leon County.
To complement these ongoing activities, Comer says the association plans to stay abreast of developments on Buck Lake Road to make sure their residents aren't negatively affected. We just want to make sure that what has happened on the north side of town traffic-wise doesn't happen here. Knight Ridder Inc. and may not be republished without permission.