The Calm Before the Storm

By Diane Botica, SRCA Architectural Liaison

Architectural Committee and its Purpose

Scottsdale Ranch is a master-planned community with a strong commitment to protect and preserve its aesthetic values. The Scottsdale Ranch Community Association Architectural Committee has been organized to assist Owners in complying with the Guidelines and is specifically charged with the responsibility for reviewing all architectural applications submitted by Scottsdale Ranch residents before building is initiated or before any changes that affect the exterior appearance of a property are made. Prior to any change, addition or alteration being made, a formal application must be submitted to the Committee containing all pertinent information. The decisions rendered by the Architectural Committee are based on the approved Guidelines and the aesthetic judgment of the Committee. These Guidelines provide SRCA with the means to control the harmonious appearance and environment of the Ranch to prevent any disruption to this planned community.

Calling all Architects!

The Architectural Committee is looking for an Architect(s) to join the Committee . SRCA is looking for someone who would like to give back to their community and assist our association as we monitor the aesthetics of the Ranch based on the guidelines adopted by the board. The candidate will be required to attend the committee meetings twice a month (the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month), and take a drive of the properties submitting for changes before the meeting. As you may or may not know, we have a healthy list of “types” of submittals that are addressed on a staff level. Many submittals for house painting, landscape, window replacements… are received daily from homeowners. A streamlined approval process has been created to allow these submittals to be reviewed by the executive director instead of being added to the Architectural Committee’s busy agendas. This allows the Architectural Committee to focus on more extensive projects. There isn’t a day that I don’t walk away from the Committee meetings impressed by and appreciative of the individuals on the Architectural Committee. The members of this Committee sort through very detailed submittals and review the rules that relate to each aspect of the project.

If you would like to share your knowledge from your Architectural career with fellow homeowners who are equally invested in Scottsdale Ranch, and have relevant backgrounds we want you! If your background is structural engineering or construction development, you can also be an amazing candidate.

Please complete a Committee application which is available on our website at: https://www.scottsdaleranch.org/committees/ . Please submit to me at the SRCA Administration office at 10585 N. 100th St., Scottsdale, AZ 85258 or via email at dbotica@ scottsdaleranch.org.

We look forward to adding another amazing individual to the Committee!

Thank you and remember……. When in doubt, submit.