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Welcome to the Pine Brook Community Association Website!

Pine Brook Annual Easter Egg Hunt -- Saturday, April 20, 2019 from 9:00 am to noon.
Bounce Houses, Games, Crafts, Food Trucks, Easter Bunny, Balloon Twisting, Face Painting, and of course Easter Egg Hunts (three age groups: 4 and under, 5-7 years, and 8+.

Pool Tag Distribution -- Saturday, April 20, 2019 from 12:00 noon to 3:00 pm.

Pool Schedule for Summer 2019 -- Posted under Documents, Pool Schedule (requires login).


  • El Dorado Expansion Plans Link


    • The Pine Brook Community Association community manager is:

    Community Management Solutions, Inc. (CMSI)

    2615 Bay Area Blvd.
    Houston, TX 77058

    281-480-2563 Voice
    281-480-2608 Fax

    kathy@cmsisolutions.com
    jsuarez@cmsisolutions.com
    cbricker@cmsisolutions.com



    Note: This website may be accessed from either pinebrooktx.com or mypinebrook.com. Both links connect to the same website.


    Amenities


    Recreational Facilities

    Pine Brook has one main park at 16220 Park Center Drive at Clear Lake City Boulevard, and numerous pocket parks throughout the community. The main park has a pool, pavilion, four tennis courts, basketball court, playground, and natural wetlands area with an observation deck. There is a second wetlands area located across Clear Lake City Boulevard from the main park.



    Tennis Court Access

    The Pine Brook tennis courts are also located at 16220 Park Center Drive at Clear Lake City Boulevard. A key is required for entry. One key is issued per homeowner at a cost of $12.00 each. Contact CMSI toobtain a key. The tennis courts are not reserved. If others are waiting, please limit play to one hour.



    Baseball Field

    There is one baseball field with a backstop located at 16220 Park Center Drive. The baseball field is east of the tennis courts. The field may be reserved through CMSI. The reservation schedule is posted under Documents (requires login).



    Pool Tags and Swim Lessons

    Pool tags are available from CMSI. Pool tags are free to all homeowners who are members in good standing. Two guests are permitted per pool tag.

    For swim lesson information, visit the Gulf Coast Aquatics website at http://gulfcoastaquatics.com/ or call the office at 281-538-7946.



    Pine Brook Swim Team

    Pine Brook is proud to be the longtime home of the Orcas swim team. The team practices at the pool in the mornings and has several home swim meets during the season of May and June. For more information, please visit the Orcas’ web site at https://www.teamunify.com/Home.jsp?team=reclrpbotx.



    Pool Rentals

    The Pool and Pavilion rental service is provided through Gulf Coast Aquatics. Please call 281-538-7946 for rental information. All parties are to be scheduled outside of normal operation hours. Two weeks advance notice is required for scheduling arrangements. Full information regarding pool or pavilion rentals is provided in the rental agreement under Documents, Pool and Pavilion Reservation (requires login).



    Social Events

    The Pine Brook Community Association sponsors several neighborhood social events annually:

    Easter Egg Hunt in Spring
    Pool Party in June
    July 4th Bike Parade
    Pool Party in August
    Holiday Hayride in December



    Garage Sales

    Two garage sales are advertised annually, one in the spring and one in the fall.

    Association



    Community Meetings

    The Board of Directors meets on the first Tuesday of every month. Please confirm meeting time and location with CMSI in advance.

    The Annual Membership meeting is held in November of every year.

    All meetings are open to residents. If there is a specific topic you would like placed on the agenda, please contact CMSI at least ten days in advance.


    Assessments

    What is the Assessment?

    The 2017 Assessment is $446.00 for the year. The assessments are due on January 1st of each year and provide for services in the community. Every owner has an obligation to pay the annual assessment. If you do not receive a statement, please contact CMSI.


    Exterior Modification

    All exterior alterations or improvements to a property must be reviewed and approved in advance of construction by the Architectural Review Committee (ARC). Residents must submit a home improvement request describing the work to be performed. If it is not approved as submitted, the ARC may provide suggestions for making changes so it can be resubmitted for approval. The ARC reviews requests on the first Thursday of each month, so please submit requests to CMSI at least several days before.

    The request form is under Documents, Home Improvement Request. The scanned form may be e-mailed to CMSI.

    This website may also be used to submit a request under Resources eForms Architectural Request, or contact Jackie Suarez at CMSI at jsuarez@cmsisolutions.com or 281-480-2563.

    Any requests dealing with the exterior appearance of the house (such as painting or roofing) must be accompanied with project details, or the application might be disapproved for lack of information. Also, include a plat map or survey of the property that indicates the project relative to the property lines and easements, when applicable.

    In this website, visit the Documents, Architectural Guidelines and Deed Restrictions (requires login), to review all of the Architectural Guidelines and Deed Restrictions.


    Reporting Deed Violations

    Any resident may anonymously report potential deed restriction violations by contacting CMSI. Please provide the address to examine and the concern. Photos of the concern are helpful. Please e-mail photos to CMSI at the links near the top of this page.


    City Limits

    The majority of Pine Brook is within the city limits of Houston, but the northeast portion is within the city limits of Pasadena. The homes in sections 12, 13, 14, and the patio home section are in Pasadena. All homes in all sections have a "Houston, Texas 77059" mailing address.



    Services and Utilities


    Trash & Recycling Services – City of Houston

    For residents in the City of Houston, normal trash pick up is every Thursday. Recycling pickup is every other Thursday. Heavy trash pick up is the second Wednesday of each month. On the second Wednesday of odd-numbered months, trees, limbs, and large vegetation trash are picked up. On the second Wednesday of even-numbered months, large items including appliances are picked up. For more information, including holiday schedules, see http://houstontx.gov/solidwaste/index.html.


    2018 Heavy Trash Schedule for Houston

    Tree Waste:  Jan. 10, Mar. 14, May 9, Jul. 11, Sep. 12, Nov. 14
    Junk Waste:  Feb. 14, Apr. 11, Jun. 13, Aug. 8, Oct. 10, Dec. 12

    See City of Houston web site for more information:
    http://houstontx.gov/solidwaste/treewaste.html.


    Trash & Recycling Services – City of Pasadena

    For residents in the City of Pasadena, normal trash pick up is every Tuesday and Friday. Recycling pick up is on Wednesdays. Heavy trash pickup is on the Fridays the second and fourth week of the month. To receive a large trash bin from City of Pasadena, call the sanitation department at 713-475-7884. There is a waiting list for trash bins, so allow time to receive the bin. See http://www.ci.pasadena.tx.us/default.aspx?name=sanit.heavy.


    City of Pasadena Sidewalk Repair Program

    If a sidewalk needs repair in the City of Pasadena, call the Mayor’s action line or the City Councilman with the location and address.



    Streetlight Outages

    Streetlight outages may be reported at https://slo.centerpointenergy.com/customerslo.aspx.

    Please include the street address and pole number.


    Street Sign Repairs

    To report any street signs needing repairs, including leaning signs, call 311, or visit http://www.houstontx.gov/311/.



    Storm Drains

    Storm drains should be kept clear of debris to allow for proper flow of water. According to city ordinance, it is the abutting property owner's responsibility to ensure storm drains are kept clear of leaves and debris. Grass clippings and leaves should never be disposed in the storm sewer. For more information, see https://www.publicworks.houstontx.gov/row/drainage.html/.
    To report problems with storm drains, including leaves, grass clippings, or storm water quality, call 311, or visit http://www.houstontx.gov/311/.


    Neighborhood Communications



    Quarterly Newsletters

    Pine Brook publishes a quarterly newsletter that is delivered by US mail to homeowners. The newsletters are also archived here on this website under Documents.


    E-Mail Updates with Community News

    To receive occasional neighborhood information updates, select on this website (requires login), News eMail Bulletins, or contact CMSI to be added to the Pine Brook e-mail updates. The e-mails are sent with updated community information about ten to fifteen times per year. The e-mails may also be discontinued by selecting News eMail Bulletins.



    Facebook Page

    Please visit the Pine Brook Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/PineBrookNeighborhood. The page includes neighborhood updates, social events, lost & found, and general useful information.

    Please note the Facebook page is moderated by community volunteers.


    Siren Test Schedule for Nearby Plants

    The siren test schedule for nearby plants is located on this website under Documents (requires login).


    Security

    Public security is provided by the City of Houston or the City of Pasadena Police Departments, depending on the area of the community.

    The Association also uses off-duty police officers to patrol Pine Brook, including the main park. The officers are on a random schedule and try to discourage crime, vandalism, and late-night loitering.

    To report non-emergency security concerns in Pine Brook, e-mail Brandon Marshall at bsmarshall84@gmail.com.

    For emergencies, call 911.

    Houston Police Department Clear Lake Substation
    281-218-3900

    City of Pasadena Police Department
    713-477-1221

    Harris County Constable Precinct 8
    281-488-4040 for 24 hour dispatch
    http://www.co.harris.tx.us/pct8/
    There is a link to a free vacation watch service at this Precinct 8 website.


    Periodic Crime Watch Message:

    Keep garage doors closed to deter theft.



    Schools

    Pine Brook is located in the Clear Creek Independent School District.

    Brookwood Elementary School
    16850 Middlebrook Drive
    Houston, TX 77059
    281-284-5600
    281-284-5605 (Fax)

    Space Center Intermediate School
    17400 Saturn Lane
    Houston, TX 77058
    281-284-3300
    281-284-3305 (Fax)

    Clear Lake High School
    2929 Bay Area Blvd.
    Houston, TX 77058
    281-284-1900
    281-286-3249 (Fax)