June 2023 Architectural Standards Amendment Meeting

Tuesday June 16, 2023

6:30pm

Meetings are still being held virtually.

While well intentioned, the format for the meeting unfortunately did not allow for the proper context of the amendment proposals. Much of the discussion was about the proposals in a vacuum which led some community (and board) members to voice concern about needing additional regulations that, in many cases, already exist.

There were a few voices who talked down to the proposals because they personally did not see the value. Instead of considering the application to the community as a whole, they loudly proclaimed that since they did not see benefit, clearly no one else would. Lastly, there was one voice who claimed that proposals to allow taller fences would be 'unfair' and 'might receive push-back [from the community]', despite the patio and deck amendment passing a few years ago under similar circumstances without issue.

It was hopeful to see that HOA rules could be written in the interest of the wants of the community instead of being a set of mandates without logic or reason - even with the loud distractions.

Important Dates:

• March 21
  
  • Board accepts proposals/amendments for the June 16th Architectural meeting
  • Though it should be noted that there is a standing process for submitting amendments at any time
• April 13
  
  • Capital Planning Meeting
• April 21
  
  • Amendments will be categorized for the ARC
• April 25
  
  • ARC will review the amendments and provide input
• May 15
  
  • Board will review the amendments, the recommendations from the ARC, and discuss merits and language
• May 22
  
  • Board will share amendments and any adjustments as they were written by the community members
  • Will they also be responding back to the people who submitted the amendments, per the documented process on this date?
    
    • UPDATE answer: no.
• June 16
  
  • Board will have an open meeting to review the amendments with the community
• June 17
  
  • HPS will mail information to homeowners regarding the proposed changes so that they can be voted on at the next meeting
• July 20 October 12th
  
  • Special meeting to vote on the final amendments
  • Discussion about fines and enforcement of the guidelines

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