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Architectural Review Board |
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Architectural Review Board |
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Tony Keller - Chairman
The
Association is responsible for the administration and enforcement of all
covenants which are applicable to homeowners, including design covenants and
restrictions. The covenants for the association provide that
responsibility for the enforcement of design covenants shall be exercised
through an Architectural Review Board (ARB).
The
primary responsibility of the ARB is to regulate the external design, appearance
and locations of the properties and improvements thereon in such a manner so as
to preserve and enhance value and to maintain a harmonious relationship among
structures and the natural vegetation and topography.
MODIFICATIONS
REQUIRING REVIEW AND APPROVAL BY THE ARB
The
general conditions for the design review requirement are stated in the
"Architectural Control" section of the Declaration of Covenants,
Conditions and Restrictions. A review and approval is required for major
additions or alterations, such as, but not limited to, adding a room, deck, or
patio and for such items as changes in color and materials. There are a
number of exceptions to this otherwise inclusive review requirement. Examples of
exceptions are:
Building
exteriors may be repainted or restained with the original color;
Exterior
building components may be repaired or replaced so long as there is no change in
the type of material and color; and
Minor
landscape improvements will also not require an application. This includes
foundation plantings, or single specimen plantings. In general, landscape
improvements of a small scale which do not materially alter the appearance of
the lot, involve a change in topography or grade and which are not of sufficient
scale to constitute a natural structure will be exempt from the design review
process.
If
there is any doubt as to whether a proposed exterior change is exempt from
design review and approval, homeowners should seek clarification, in writing,
from the ARB before proceeding with the improvement.
ARB
Application and Review Procedures
All applications for proposed improvements must be submitted in writing using the application form below. Applications must be complete in order to commence the review process. Incomplete applications will be returned to the applicant with a statement of deficiencies which must be remedied in order to be considered for review.
The
application must include a complete and accurate description of the proposed
improvement(s). In order to permit evaluation by the ARB, supporting exhibits
will frequently be required. Examples include: a site plan showing
the location and dimensions of the proposed improvement; architectural drawings
or plans, as applicable; landscape plan; material and/or color samples, etc.
The architectural guidelines and application form provide guidance with respect
to the supporting documentation required for various types of improvements.
The
ARB is required to provide notification to homeowners of the approval or
disapproval of any proposed improvement within thirty (30) days after the
receipt of a properly completed application. Any application not so acted
upon within the thirty day period is deemed to be approved. However, the
thirty day review period will only commence upon the receipt of a complete
application form, including any required exhibits. It is therefore
advisable for homeowners contemplating substantial improvements to first ensure
that they are aware of all required supporting documentation prior to submitting
a design review application.
Homeowners who have submitted design review applications will be given written notice of the decision of the ARB.
A
homeowner may appeal a decision to the ARB by submitting a written request to
the ARB. This request should include any new or additional information
which might clarify the requested change or demonstrate its acceptability.
The ARB must respond, in writing, to a request for reconsideration within thirty
(30) days from the date of receipt of such request.
If a request for reconsideration is denied by the ARB, the decision may be appealed in writing to the Board of Directors using the procedures detailed above. No appeals will be considered by the Board of Directors unless a prior appeal has been made to the ARB.
All ARB applications must be submitted in writing to the HoA's management company.
