Architectural Committee Details

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Saturday, 12 February 2011 09:59 Written by Christy Severino Last Updated on Thursday, 17 February 2011 22:23

Responsibilities:

The ERC Architectural Committee is responsible for enforcing compliance with the ERC Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions and appropriate municipal codes.

The "Committee" reviews and approves all property change form requests that are required for residents of the Estates of Russell Creek - members and non-members of the ERC HOA - to submit BEFORE doing various types of improvements to their home and their property.  We have listed below the various reasons where a form submission is required BEFORE work should be started.  If you are not sure it's best to submit a form or contact the committee chairman or CMA management to ask. If residents have had previous improvements to their homes but have not yet submitted and received approval from the committee or from the ERC Board of Directors complications could arise upon sale of the property.  It's best to avoid any problems and request approval for work that has already been done but not approved rather than waiting to get a letter from CMA.  Please read the ERC Covenants for more details on what the committee does and how it helps to protect the property values for all ERC Residents.

Find the submission form here.  ERC Architectural Submission Form

Changes / Upgrades that require permission in writing from the ERC Architectural Committee per our by-laws:

  • Basketball Goals - Must have black poles with clear backboards if visible form the front of the house.
  • Driveway Additions - all additions must be screened from the street by a privacy fence.  The screening protects the aesthetics of the neighborhood by hiding the auto being parked on the new slab from view.
  • External Fence - Must submit color of stain being used, painted fences are not permitted.  Fence posts must be on the interior if visible from the street.  Existing fence must be keep in good repair.
  • Home Additions - Must submit detailed architectural drawing>
  • Landscaping- Major landscaping changes
  • Paint - Major changes to the homes exterior color schemes
  • Playhouse/Swingsets - Must submit drawings and specify color, location and materials.  Height limit 12 foot.
  • Ponds - All plans for the construction of ponds
  • Pools - All plans for the construction of pools.  Please include detailed plans.  Pool equipment must not be visible from the font of the house (no above ground pools are permitted) - also requires city permit
  • Roofs - Please be aware that the only roofing material colors allowed are muted brown or gray. Remember to note on your submission if the color choice falls within the guidelines or if it is the same or very similar to the roof being replaced.
  • Satellite Dishes
  • Spas - All plans for the construction of spas
  • Storage Sheds - All plans for the construction or the placement of storage sheds (no metal sheds are permitted) - also requires city permit

Please include

  • Layout of your property with the changes or additions noted on the diagram
  • For additions, pools, etc include a copy of the architect's drawing

For the Architectural Committee Submission Form- please note this form must be printed and mailed to the address on the form (please do not fax)

You will receive written approval for your changes or additions.  Please note this process can take at least two weeks from the time your submittal is received.

Any improvements that have not been approved by the Architectural Committee will be in violation of Article 2.2 of the Declaration of Covenants.

For Your Information

Winter Tips

Bermuda Grass in the winter is dormant and requires very little watering.  Your shrubs on the other hand need moisture throughout the year.  Adjust your sprinklers to water only the shrubs in the winter.  Remember if the temperature ever gets below freezing, to turn off your sprinkler system to avoid freezing equipment and frozen sidewalks.

Fall Tips

Remember to cut back those shrubs and trees hanging over the sidewalks.

Keep shrubs from obstructing your home address numbers so that emergency vehicles can easily read them

Remember

No boat, trailer, recreational vehicle, or travel trailer may be parked for storage in the driveway, front yard or any home, parked on any public street, or allowed to be parked in view.  It must be completely concealed from public view.

Fences older then a few years need to be stained or repaired to replace broken or warped boards.  Irrigation systems that spray directly on fences will warp and rot your fences before their time.

 

If you have any questions please call Mike Casole (972) 335-5356 or our property management company (CMA) at 972-943-2800.

 
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