Windermere Leaflet March 2022

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2022 Inside this Issue Annual Assessment 4 Reminder New Ladies Bunco 8 Club Spring Cornhole 9 League Swim Team News 10 Spring Break Camp 15 Easter Egg Hunt 16 Garage Sale Dates 17

Named “Best of Forsyth”

By Forsyth County News for 8 Consecutive Years Proud resident, neighbor, and sponsor since 2003.

Over 200 Windermere homes sold to happy families. .

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Sold Over 100% of List Price

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Compass is a licensed real estate broker. All material is intended for informational purposes only and is compiled from sources deemed reliable but is subject to errors, omissions, changes in price, condition, sale, or withdrawal without notice. No statement is made as to the accuracy of any description or measurements (including square footage). This is not intended to solicit property already listed. No financial or legal advice provided. Equal Housing Opportunity.

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Contacts

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS Jon Lyman | President | jonathan.lyman@yahoo.com Rebecca Paterson | Vice-President | rebeccapaterson2@hotmail.com George Aubrey | Treasurer | gfaubrey@gmail.com Amy Morrison | Secretary | adm1axt@yahoo.com Scott Tanner | Member at Large | bulldawgscott@yahoo.com John Q Vaughn | Member at Large | attorney@jqvlaw.com Paul Valcheff | Member at Large | paul@valcheff.com

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COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS Michèl Krahn | Tennis | windermeretenniscmt@gmail.com Rebecca Paterson | ARC | Rebeccapaterson2@hotmail.com Maria Carney | Social | mariadcarney@gmail.com Betty Aubrey | Pool | betty.aubrey@gmail.com George Aubrey | Finance | gfaubrey@gmail.com

For more details, please contact Jennifer Goodin at jennosman@aol.com or 678-480-4121.

A special thank you to our 2022 Event Sponsors!

Our sponsors help make our great events possible!

Please support these businesses when you can!

OFFICE INFORMATION Hours: Mon-Fri, 9 am – 5 pm Address: 4444 Front Nine Drive, Cumming GA 30041 Stacy Maguire | Activities Office 678-455-7708 ext. 2 | windermereactivities@comcast.net Seth Daugherty | Association Manager 678-455-7708 ext. 3 | windermeremanager@comcast.net After-Hours Emergency | 678-624-9453 ext. 2 TENNIS OFFICE Bobby Schindler | Tennis Director 770-598-8378 | schindlerb@comcast.net OTHER IMPORTANT NUMBERS STREET LIGHT OUTAGE Sawnee EMC | www.sawnee.com/report-streetlight uy t, B , Ma is r

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BOARD REMINDERS

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AMENITY CARD REPLACEMENTBrad Kluesner Financialin Advisor Windermere Amenity Cards are available to residents good 40 Technology standing. Please stop by the clubhouse during office hours.Pkwy S Ste 205 Replacement cards are $25 each. Check or money order ONLY. Peachtree Corners, GA No cash or credit cards accepted.

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LOST PET/ANIMAL DISTURBANCES Please contact Forsyth County Animal Control at 770-781-2138 to report your lost pet or if you see animals roaming free and not on a leash, especially if you deem that animal to be aggressive in any way. www.windermerecommunity.net www.facebook.com/windermerehoa

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The Windermere Leaflet is a publication of The Times. Subject matter published is the opinion of the author and does not necessarily reflect the opinion of the publisher of this newsletter. Professional advice should be obtained before making any decision in which a professional is readily available. Advertisers assume responsibility for the content of the ads placed in publication. Material published may not be reproduced without the written permission of The Times.

The information and advertisements contained in this Newsletter are provided for the members of the Windermere Homeowners Association as a courtesy only. No representations are made as to information presented, the quality of the goods or services advertised, or the veracity of the statements relating to the goods and services. The printing of opinions, information or advertisements does not constitute an endorsement by the Neighborhood or such opinions, information, goods or services. Magazine design by Chelsea Sunshine.

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Annual Assessment Reminder The second installment of the annual assessments are due on or before April 1st.

Payments received after that date are subject to a 10% late fee.

Please remember to mail or submit payments at least 7-10 days prior to the due date.

Be sure to include your coupon with your payment in order to assure your payment is posted to the correct account.

What if you could use our money to maximize the value of your home?

Homes in the neighborhood are getting older. If you want to sell for the most money possible, you need to update before you list. We can front you the money for things like painting, flooring, staging, and repairs through the Compass Concierge Program.

You simply pay it back at closing. No fees.

No interest.

Dozens of our sellers have used Compass Concierge - including some of your neighbors - and doubled the return on their investment.

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Compass is a licensed real estate broker and abides by Equal Housing Opportunity laws. All material presented herein is intended for informational purposes only. Information is compiled from sources deemed reliable but is subject to errors, omissions, changes in price, condition, sale, or withdrawal without notice. No statement is made as to the accuracy of any description. All measurements and square footages are approximate. This is not intended to solicit property already listed. Nothing herein shall be construed as legal, accounting or other professional advice outside the realm of real estate brokerage.

Per the Windermere Financial Policies and Procedures, late fees will not be waived under any circumstances.

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PET NEWS

A DOG WALK IS MORE THAN JUST A WALK! Your dog’s walks are likely the highlight of his day. It’s more than just a bathroom break. It can give him physical exercise, mental stimulation and a chance to keep tabs on the neighborhood.

Humans have 5 or 6 million scent receptors in the nose, but dogs have up to 300 million depending on the breed.

Their Jacobson’s organ helps them detect normally undetectable odors such as pheromones. This amazing sense of smell is at least 10,000 times greater than any human making it almost impossible for us to comprehend.

scratch adding even more impact to the scent mark. I have personally had some good laughs over the years of my pet sitting/dog walking when pups do the scratch routine and I end up covered in grass and/or dirt! I have learned to step aside and let them to their “thing” before scooping the poop!

So... next time you take your pup for a walk, try a little bit of patience as they explore and leave their mark!

We may advise a friend to stop and smell the roses, but we often hurry our pups to move along during a walk. I am just as guilty of this as many. I am definitely a fast walker, but have learned to slow down and give him some “sniff time”!

Where dogs choose to go to the bathroom is often big decision. It’s not just about relieving himself. It’s about communicating with the world at large! Dogs use their urine to signal their presence to other dogs and in turn, the urine can give information about other pups such as gender, age and health.

They love to sniff out all of the places other pups have gone to the bathroom so that they can leave a fresh deposit on top as if to say “Rover was here!” Male pups will specifically lift their back leg as high as possible to get their urine up to the nose level of other dogs.

As if the urine and feces isn’t enough, dogs sometimes scratch the ground with all fours to further emphasize their signal. Along with leaving an additional visual cue, they use special glands between their toes to leave extra scents on the ground as they

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We offer online ordering, curbside pickup and delivery powered by DoorDash and UberEATS. REVISED HOURS OF OPERATION: M - Th 11:30 AM - 8:00 PM F - Sa 11:30 AM - 9:00 PM | Su 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM We're all in this together and we appreciate your support of Alessio's!

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A Brand New Season of Family Fun Awaits From the sprawling fairways of the golf course to socially distanced dining both indoors and out, our warm community of Members offers you total peace of mind so you can improve your golf game and stay safe while having fun this summer.

Become a Member and swing into summer fun!

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Quality eye care and personal attention are our focus at Eye Care For You. We offer PREVENTATIVE and ROUTINE EYE EXAMS, and a COMPREHENSIVE LIST OF EYE CARE SERVICES for your whole family.

• Treatment of Eye-Related Problems & Disorders • Contact Lens Evaluation, Consultation and Fitting • Eye Glasses & More!

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We participate with VSP, Aetna, Bluecross (BCBS), Cigna, Coventry, Avesis, Superior Vision, VBA, EyeMed, Optum (Spectera), Medicare/Medicaid. Check with our staff if you have other types of coverage.

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Windermere Clubs!

Ladies Wine Club!

Meets 1st Thursday of the month (every other month) Next wine club date is Thursday, April 13th at 6:30pm at the Clubhouse (date change due to Spring Break) Please contact Maria Carney at mariadcarney@gmail.com to RSVP!

Ladies Bridge: Meets every Thursday at the Lodge and would love to welcome new members!

Contact Beryl Deal at 678-807-7276!

Couples Bridge: Meets every 3rd Saturday at the Lodge.

Contact Sandy Stahl at 770-597-8237!

New Ladies Bunco Club is starting!

Meets 1st Thursday of the month (every other month- opposite Wine Club).

First meeting date is Thursday, March 3rd at 7:00pm at the Clubhouse! Bring your own beverage and a small snack to share!

Each player will also need to bring 10 $1 dollar bills! More details to come!

Please contact Kristin McAfee at 925-998-1973 to RSVP!

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New Spring

CORNHOLE LEAGUE! Join Peach State Cornhole this spring for eight weeks of social cornhole as you meet neighbors and have fun! Register HERE between January 23 - March 13, 2022. The league begins March 24 and we will be held every Thursday on the Windermere Field. All levels welcome - teams and free agents! #AnyoneCanPlay

long as they can hit the board!

Registration Details: Individuals can register as a team or free agent. Registration is between $45-60 per person based on timing (early/regular/late rates).

Spring registration begins on January 23 and will close on March 13.

Registration opens Sunday, Jan 23 Early Bird: 1/23 thru 2/3 ($50/player) Regular Rates: 2/4 thru 3/3 ($55/player) Late Period: 3/4 thru 3/13 ($60/player) Registration ends Sunday, Mar 13

Age Restrictions: Under 21 is welcome to play, as

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!

Reschedule: Every team is permitted one rescheduled match per season Other Perks: Registration includes a league shirt for each registered team member, and top teams will be invited to the PSC State tournament

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SWIM TEAM NEWS

SWIM TEAM NEWS Come join us in the swim team fun this summer - registration for the 2022 season opens in March! We are excited to have Southgate resident Lizzie Ryan as our 2022 Head Coach - Lizzie has been a member of the Waves swim team for 7 years and a club team swimmer for 12 years. Lizzie is a senior at South Forsyth High School and has committed to swim for Lenoir-Rhyne University.

General Team Info The Waves swim team is a recreational team open to all children 5 years or older who can swim 25 yards unassisted. We focus on building stroke technique, team camaraderie and enjoyment for the sport. Swimmers will learn how to do all 4 strokes - freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke and butterfly (freestyle and backstroke only for 6 & under age group). Swimmers will also enjoy fun activities such as treat days, “Fun Friday’s”, themed meets and swimmer of the week awards. Waves practices will begin in early May and continue through the end of June. Practices will be 4 days a week in May (Monday through Thursday) and 5 days a week in June (Monday through Friday). Swim meets are held every Thursday in June (5:30pm start time) at local Forsyth neighborhoods with 2-3 meets taking place at home in Windermere.

of spots available and registrations are processed on a first-come, first-served basis so please register at your earliest opportunity if interested.

Parent Information Meeting There will be a parent informational meeting at the Clubhouse on March 30th from 5:30-7:30pm! Check our website for updates! The registration process will be reviewed along with all major topics for the season and our swimsuit vendor will be on site to do swimsuit fittings and purchases. We encourage all parents to attend.

More info will be provided in subsequent newsletters and neighborhood e-blasts.

We look forward to a fun and exciting 2022 season! GO WAVES! Contact Deirdre Macbeth, Team Representative, for any questions: deirdremacbeth@gmail.com

We also have a Ripples program (feeder program for the Waves) for our younger swimmers (usually 4-6 years old) who may not yet be ready for swim team with whom our coaches work closely learning water safety, floating, kicking and basic stroke work. Ripples is a 4-5 week program that begins in June after school is out.

Registration Please see our (NEW!) website to stay current on all swim team information and registration news: https://windermerewaves.swimtopia.com/. Registration fees, tentative practice and meet schedules, volunteer requirements and general team information are available on our website.

We anticipate opening registration in early March and will post all registration dates and links as soon as available! Registration fees typically include a team t-shirt (must register by a certain date), treat days and end of season banquet. **For the Ripples feeder program ONLY, there are a limited number

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TENNIS NEWS

Ankle Biters Tennis

Ankle Biters Tennis (ABT) is now available in Windermere. ABT specializes in introducing tennis to children 10 and Under. We offer Wednesday classes for 6 and Under, 8 and Under and 10 and Under. Ankle Biters is focused on keeping tennis fun while staying on schedule with online classes, thus avoiding inclement weather and cancellations. These classes are designed for beginners and kids who have never played tennis.

FREE t-shirts and rackets based on availability and size of child.

Ankle Biter’s Tennis Wednesday Schedule this Winter:

6 & Under - 3:45-4:15 pm ($65/month) 8 & Under - 4:15-5:00 pm ($85/month) 10 & under - 5-6:00 pm ($105/month) To learn more visit TennisForChildren.com/Windermere You can also reach Coach Shaun directly via email at shaun@anklebiters.info or at 678-221-4191

WINDERMERE IS NOW OFFERING PICKLEBALL LESSONS Windermere is excited to begin offering pickleball lessons for both beginner and advanced beginners. We are even more excited that former director of tennis at Laurel Springs will be instructing the class. Tim Smith comes to us from Laurel Springs where he was the tennis director for 15 years. He is a USPPR certified professional with more than three years of pickleball coaching experience. He was a 4.0 Men’s Doubles Gold Medalist at World Pickleball Championships in 2018 and is a USPPA Forsyth County Pickleball Ambassador. Most importantly he is jazzed about being a part of the Windermere Way. You can reach Tim at timsmith7564@gmail.com.

Pickleball for Advanced Beginners For individuals who have played some pickleball from time to time and want to develop the skills and strategy needed for improvement Dates 2/19 (yes starts this Saturday) - 3/26 (No session 3/19).

Time 10 -11 AM Cost for five week session is $85 for residents and $90 for non-residents Need a minimum of 5 and max of 8 Beginners For folks who have very little or no experience playing the game Dates 2/19-3/26 (No session 3/19) Time 11 AM-12 PM Cost for five week session is $85 for residents and $90 for non-residents Need a minimum of 5 and max of 8 Registration for either of these drills can be find on Kourts.com Pickleball is the fastest growing sport in the country, fun, competitive and social. Hope to see you at the courts!

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TENNIS NEWS Windermere 12 and Under Program

March Drill Schedule

Classes are Tuesday and Thursday from 5:15-6:30 PM.

Monday 9:30am-11:00 Lady’s Open Drills

Cost to attend one time per week, per four week session is $68 and twice per week is $136.

Friday 9:30am-11:00 Adult OPEN Drills Friday 11:00am-12:15 Reps, Reps and more Reps

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Please sign-up for all drills ahead of time on www.Kourts.com as space is limited for all drills to allow for proper social distancing.

Classes are Tuesday and Thursday 5-6:30 PM. Cost to attend one time per week, per four week session is $80 and twice per week is $160.

Payments and commitment are requested at the beginning of each month. This will allow us to staff each class properly and assure all students are grouped with their appropriate level.

Thursday Advanced Drill (Invite Only) Coach Greg’s Tuesday drill has grown so we are adding a second day. Beginning Thursday, 2/24, from 6:30-8 PM, players who have asked for and received an invitation will participate in 1.5 hours of high level tennis. You will know the drills it just might take some time to get used to the effort put out on court.

Contact Coach Greg at gregcaccia@gmail.com if you believe you have what it takes. Cost is $25 per session. Need at least six with max of eight each week to make it happen.

NEED TO RESERVE A COURT? All reservations should be made on your phone at Kourts.com. This app allows you to make court reservations, as well as reserving your spot and paying online for Bobby’s drill sessions. Please ensure that your contact information on the association website (www.windermerecommunity.net) is updated to include email addresses and cell phone numbers, as this is required information to register for the Kourts app.

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We encourage you to download the app and sign up.

Here is a short video to help you get started: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e6LvdWNGOUw If you have any questions about the app or how to use it, please contact Bobby at schindlerb@comcast.net or 770-598-8378

SQUEEGEES AND BATT TOWELS ARE HERE FOR YOUR RAINY-DAY RELIEF As the winter weather is upon us, please remember there are multiple tools at our courts to help dry your courts. They each serve a specific purpose, so in order to extend the life of these tools, please use them accordingly. Upon arriving at your wet court, please use a roller or pull squeegee to spread out the large amounts of collected water. The BATT towels are to be used once the water has been dispersed to help dry the court in a more efficient manner. Please watch this quick video on the proper way to use the BATT towel here: https:// battowel.com/video Please remember to hang the squeegees and BATT towels back up on the inside of the fence when you have finished using them.

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CAMPS!

SPRING BREAK CAMP! Due to popular demand we are excited to offer our first Spring Break Camp! i9 Sports will be offering camp April 4-7 (Friday will be rain make up if needed) from 9am-12pm on the Windermere Field!

Open to ages 5-12

i9 Sports Multi-Sports Camps Weeks of: June 6th • June 13th June 20th • June 27th July 18th • July 25th TIMES: 9am-12pm for half day; full day availability tbd AGES: 5-11

CLICK HERE FOR MORE DETAILS!

TO SIGN UP: Please call 678-731-9009 or click here www.i9sports.com

Challenger International Soccer Camp DATES: July 11-15th TIMES: TinyTykes = 8-9am --- Half Day = 9-12pm AGES: TinyTykes = 3-5 yrs --- Half Day = 6-14 yrs CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP Camp Info: Challenger Sports, the leading soccer camp company in North America, is combining the most popular elements of their two existing industryleading camp programs, British Soccer and TetraBrazil, integrating them into a collection of the most effective soccer practices used by youth teams around the world.

The new Challenger International Soccer Camp reflects the truly global nature of the sport today and provides young players with a wide variety of coaching styles, practices, and influences that will help them

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develop a well-rounded skill set.

We have taken the best coaching methodologies and practices from England, Brazil, Spain, USA and France and have woven them together in a multi-faceted on and off-field coaching experience.

Most camps will include a free soccer ball, T-shirt, Poster and Certificate, but please check your individual sessions on the next page to confirm this.

Any camp or clinic participant will receive the iChallenge App and 20 free skill-building videos!

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Easter Celebration Saturday, March 26th (1-3pm)

Join us for the Annual Easter Egg Hunt at the Lodge Courtyard!

What to look forward to:

EGG HUNT – will begin promptly at 1:15pm for all ages!

PETTING ZOO • EASTER BUNNY • DJ • PRIZES If your children will be participating in the egg hunt, please bring 12 candy or toy filled eggs per child to the activities office by Friday, March 25th. Eggs can be dropped off anytime in the box provided by the front door.

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UPCOMING EVENTS 2022 GARAGE SALE DATES:

Saturday, April 16th Saturday, October 8th Windermere will provide the Garage Sale signs at the neighborhood monuments only. Please do not place signs in your yard. Participates may have a balloon for their mailbox.

We advertise the neighborhood sale in the classified section of the AJC and Forsyth Paper. We do not advertise specific addresses. We encourage you to also do your own advertising to get more traffic at your home.

Spring Fling Friday, April 29th from 5-8pm Join us for a brand new event on the Windermere Field! One of our favorite live music duo’s, Ladd & Hutch, will be performing on the field! Ladd & Hutch, father son duo, play a large variety of music from the 50’s to present, classic rock, county & pop! Requests encouraged!

Grab dinner at our food truck, Hungry Hippo Eats! Try their delicious Haitian Jerk Wings, BBQ, Nachos, Hot Dogs, Mac n Cheese and more! There is something for the whole family!

While you’re singing and dancing along to the music, we will also have entertainment for the kids and adults! We will be featuring lawn games and activities!

More details to come!

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Windermere Trash and Recycle Service is provided by Red Oak Sanitation. Services are included in your yearly dues.

Our current service day is MONDAY. The HOA will send notices out on behalf of Red Oak as we receive them. We also encourage you to opt into text and email updates directly from Red Oak. Please text your name, email address, and home address to 678-455-7819.

If you need to schedule a bulk pick up you can call or text the number above.

Lodge & Fitness Center

OPEN 24/7 Except for cleaning Monday, Wednesday and Fridays from 9am-11am

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Please read all posted signs before entering the gym. Although we have increased gym cleaning by our professional cleaning company to 3 times per week, as a courtesy to other residents of your community, please remember to always clean equipment before/after usage, and employ social distancing. Lastly, please limit your work out to no more than 2 hours when others are wanting to use the facility.

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COMMUNITY NEWS MAILBOXES Please make sure that mailboxes are not faded and that mailboxes numbers are easily visible.

FREQUENT VIOLATION REMINDERS We understand that no one wants to receive those pesky violation letters! The most frequent violations that can be easily avoided are: GARAGE & YARD SALES Individual or neighborhood garage sales, moving sales, rummage sales, yard sales or similar activities within Windermere are prohibited.

Community-wide events have traditionally been scheduled twice per year.

TRASH CANS They must be stored out of view from the street. They cannot be stored on the side of the house or by the garage.

Rule Update: Trash and recycling containers should be placed at the curb for no more than 48 hours. Generally, this is 24 hours prior to pickup and 24 hours after pickup.

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CLICK HERE TO REPORT A VIOLATION LAWNS Please make sure your yards and beds are properly treated for weeds and that pine straw or mulch is kept looking tidy and fresh. This includes the sides and back of your homes as well...Your yard is one of the first things that is noticed about your home.

Thinking About Selling Your Home?

Do you need a closing letter?

What should the For Sale sign look like? How much are the fees?

PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR THE ANSWERS TO THESE QUESTIONS. Amenity Cards: the amenity access cards should be given to the buyer at closing from seller. If not, the buyer or seller may purchase them from the association for $25 per card (maximum of 2 cards).

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ARC REQUESTS

Does your home need some work?

Are you thinking about renovating? ...Not sure if your project needs approval?

Most projects that are performed to a home or lot require prior approval from the Association.

Contact us at Windermereactivities@comcast.net • As a reminder, the ARC Request process is outlined below.

FOR A COMPLETE COPY OF THE ARC GUIDELINES PLEASE CLICK HERE. Section 1.01 Modifications Requiring Approval Every structure or thing which is placed, erected, or installed upon any Unit and all improvements or other work (including staking, clearing, excavation, grading, and other site work, exterior alterations of existing improvements, or planting or removal of landscaping) which takes place within Windermere, must be in compliance with the Declaration and the Architectural Guidelines. New construction or any change or modification that is visible from the outside of a residence is subject to these guidelines and the authority and approval of the ARC. Section 1.02 Submittals (a) Process A three-step process as follows: (i)Complete online Application for Modification form (ii) Gather required supporting documentation (iii) Submit Application and supporting documentation to the Property Manager – PLEASE NOTE THE DATE RECEIVED BY THE PROPERTY MANAGER MAY DIFFER FROM THE DATE PRINTED ON THE ONLINE APPLICATION FOR MODIFICATION FORM

(b) Fee for the process There are no fees for the standard review process for ARC Applications. However, per the Financial Policies and Procedures Applications to the Architectural Review Committee for changes, alterations, additions, or deletions to property by delinquent homeowners will not be considered until all obligations for that individual property are resolved.

Certain projects such as but not limited to, an addition to a residence, new construction and pool/courtyard

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additions may require review from a licensed architect.

These types of projects shall be subject to additional review fees as determined by the Board or their designee. The property owner will receive notification of additional fees once an application has been submitted and all fees must be paid prior to starting the review process. Fees are payable via check or money order.

If you wish to expedite the standard review process for your ARC Application which would not require review by a licensed architect rush fees will be charged as follows: Approval in 2-4 Days once a complete form is submitted - $100 fee payable at the time of submission.

Approval in 5-7 Days once a completed from is submitted - $50 fee payable at the time of submission.

At the discretion of the Association Manager, certain projects may not be permitted to be rushed.

Applications may be submitted at any time, with an average processing time of 14 business days. Please plan ahead for all projects, including holiday and birthday gifts. Failure to receive prior approval for any and all projects is subject to sanctions for violation including unapproved modification fines starting at $200. Please contact us at windermereactivities@ comcast.net if you do not receive a decision letter.

Ensure all required documentation including but not limited to: (paint samples, roof shingles, plat/survey site, materials lists, renderings, etc.) are included with your application. Failure to provide the required documentation may result in the application not being accepted or delays in the processing time.

CLICK HERE TO ACCESS AN APPLICATION FOR MODIFICATION

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The primary purpose of the Amenities within Windermere are to promote fellowship among property owners. The use of the facility is generally intended to be limited to owners, their families and their personal guests. The Lodge is generally available for rental for private events by Windermere owners Weekdays (Monday-Thursday) and Weekends (Friday-Sunday). For complete details regarding rental time slots and fees please see the Rental Contract on our website www.windermerecommunity.net Reservations are taken on a first come, first serve basis. The reservation occurs upon the receipt of all fees and a signed contract agreement. Verbal holds will not be accepted under any circumstances.

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