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Inside this Issue Annual Meeting 5 Notice Fall Garage Sale 8 Tennis News 13 Fall Festival Trunk or Treat 17 Calendar 18 Cleaning Cat Litter Box Correctly 20 Pool News 24
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Contacts BOARD OF DIRECTORS Craig Holmes | President | cholmes@ups.com Maureen Brown | Vice President | moandmike89@comcast.net Jim Durgin | Treasurer | jimdurgin@gmail.com Amy Morrison | Secretary | adm1axt@yahoo.com Drew Cerruti | Member at Large | dcerruti22@gmail.com Monica Hachem | Member at Large | monhachem@yahoo.com Thomas Rockwood | Member at Large thomas.rockwood@gmail.com COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS Michèl Krahn | Tennis | windermeretenniscmt@gmail.com Monica Hachem | ARC | monhachem@yahoo.com Jim Durgin | Finance | jimdurgin@gmail.com Maria Carney | Social | mariadcarney@gmail.com Betty Aubrey | Pool | betty.aubrey@gmail.com OFFICE INFORMATION Hours: Mon-Fri, 9 am – 5 pm Address: 4444 Front Nine Drive, Cumming GA 30041 Stacy Maguire and Brittany Hawkins | Activities Office 678-455-7708 ext. 2 | windermereactivities@comcast.net Josh Laskowski | 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 FORSYTH CO. POLICE NON-EMERGENCY 770-781-3087 (24 hr)
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STREET MAINTENANCE To report a problem with street, curb or sidewalk, contact Forsyth County: 770-781-2155 dwburney@forsythco.com.
MAILBOX REPLACE/REPAIR Mailbox Project | 770-535-0036 www.mymailboxproject.com FORSYTH CO. WATER DEPT. 770-781-2160
BOARD REMINDERS AMENITY CARD REPLACEMENT Windermere Amenity Cards are available to residents in good standing. Please stop by the clubhouse during office hours. Replacement cards are $25 each. Check or money order ONLY. No cash or credit cards accepted. 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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Thinking About Selling Your Home? Do you need a closing letter? What should the For Sale sign look like? How much are the fees (transfer fee, capital contribution)? 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). 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 Kerri Ivie.
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The Lodge at Windermere 2019 LODGE RENTALS Please note that the 2019 rental calendar is now available for bookings. As in years past, dates cannot be penciled in. Completed agreements and full payment is required to schedule all dates.
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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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2019 ANNUAL MEETING NOTICE TO ALL HOMEOWNERS
In accordance with Article II, Section 2.3 of the Bylaws for Windermere Homeowners Association, the Annual Homeowners Meeting is scheduled for Saturday, October 19, 2019 at 10am. The meeting will be held in the Windermere Lodge located at 4444 Front Nine Drive, Cumming, GA. Representatives for the Board will be present to discuss all aspects of the Association. The Bylaws state, in order to hold a meeting and conduct business of the Association, there must be a quorum present. A quorum is the number of homes represented either in person or by proxy. The required quorum to attend this meeting and allow for the election of directors is one tenth (1/10th) of the homes. If the quorum for the annual meeting is not met, the Association must recall the meeting until quorum is established. In recalling the meeting, until quorum requirements are met, the Association incurs additional administrative costs. Your attendance or proxy will help fulfill the quorum requirements. You may recall several years ago we instituted an electronic voting system. Feedback continues to be overwhelmingly positive so we will be using it again for this election cycle as well. No paper proxies will be accepted. If a resident does not have a computer, they may use a neighbor’s computer, go to the Library on Old Atlanta Road, or use a computer in the Lodge. October 9 Second and final reminder sent via e-mail
September 10 First mailer sent out
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Fall Garage Sale
SATURDAY ONLY! September 21st | 8:00am – 3:00pm Do you have some things that you just don’t need or want anymore? If so, get ready for Windermere’s Annual Fall Garage Sale! Windermere will provide the Garage Sale signs at the main entrance monument of each neighborhood. We will advertise the neighborhood sale in the classified section of the AJC and Forsyth County News. Please do not place signs in your yard, however we do encourage those participating to place a balloon on your mailbox. We do not advertise specific addresses; therefore, we suggest that you place additional advertisement to draw traffic to your home. The following Forsyth County Thrift Stores are happy to offer free pickup of large items that are in good working order. For bags of clothes and smaller items, they request that you drop items off at their convenient, local locations. FORSYTH COUNTY FAMILY HAVEN Pick-ups on Saturdays. Please call 770-844 0842 to schedule a pick-up. Website: www.forsythcountyfamilyhaven.info
NO LONGER BOUND Please call 678-679-1172 or email them at thriftstore@nolongerbound.com to schedule your pick-up. They also accept car donations. Website: www. nolongerbound.com/industries/nlb-thrift-store & www.nolongerbound.com/ donate-a-car HUMANE SOCIETY RESALE SHOP AND BOUTIQUE A not-for profit located in Dawson County behind the North Georgia Premium Outlet Mall. They provide funding to the Dawson County Humane Society No Kill Shelter. They are an upscale resale and can schedule pickups for larger items. Please call 706-429-5400 to schedule a pickup. Donations are tax deductible. ELECTRONIC RECYCLING
Are you cleaning out your house for the big Windermere Garage Sale? Bring all of your old HUMANE SOCIETY OF FORSYTH COUNTY electronics to the drop off circle in front of the pool Pick-ups on Thursdays. Please call 770-886-5806 at September 21st, the day of the sale, from 1-4pm. least a week or more in advance. They do not take We guarantee data destruction and provide a toys, undergarments or mattresses. data destruction certificate by request. We accept Website: www. forsythpets.org computers, laptops, tablets, phones, flat screen TVs and really anything that plugs into a wall. Don’t CARRY ON YOUTH, INC worry if it doesn’t work, just bring it to us and we is a 501c3 non-profit that seeks to provide will take care of it. We are a nonprofit company recreational and mentoring services to youth who so remember to get your receipt. Unfortunately, have lost a parent. We accept all clothing and due to EPA regulations, we cannot accept items smaller household items including sports equipment. with Freon (refrigerators) or mercury (thermostats). We do not accept large furniture, large appliances, We will take tube TVs for $20.00, as that is what tv’s, or mattresses. To schedule a pick-up please call it costs us to properly dispose of them. Please 770.540.3170 or email at CarryOnYouth@gmail.com contact Leah Murphy at 770-356-9529 or lmurphy@ please include name, phone, and street address. newlifetechgroup.com with any questions or to set Website: www.carryonyouth.org up a drive for your organization or business. Check us out at www.newlifetechgroup.com. 8 September 2019 www.WindermereCommunity.net Windermere Leaflet
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Open to all Windermere residents every day. The center is closed for deep cleaning every Wednesday morning from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Exercise at your own risk. No one under 15 is allowed in the fitness center without adult supervision. Supervised children over the age of 12 are allowed to use the equipment. You must be current on your dues to access the fitness center.
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If you missed out on this year’s Dueling Pianos you missed a fantastic evening at the clubhouse! Our first seating hosted 68 residents. Our attendees enjoyed a wide range of songs selected by our guests. The hilarious banter of the Andrews Brothers provided a fun and clean show for everyone! The second seating was sold out at 75 residents! This show was considered more of a PG-13/R rated show and the Andrews Brothers had everyone up singing and dancing along! We look forward to hosting this event next year and hope if you were not able to attend this great event you will look forward to it next year!
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JIU JITSU CLUB We are starting the Windermere Jiu Jitsu club. Men and women can come train with us for the following reasons: · Effective self-defense · Increased physical fitness · Mentally stimulating and challenging · Relieve stress · Expand your comfort zone. You can learn more about it online, or just come join us and see how much fun you can have. Classes will be weekly, and free of charge. The schedule is still in development, but will start very soon. For information, call Richard Clark at 678-689-5171. You can also email me at juniordrums@ hotmail.com
COUPLES BRIDGE: Meets every 3rd Saturday of the month. Contact Marcia Tidwell at 770-330-5386. LADIES BRIDGE: Meets every Thursday at the Lodge and would love to welcome some new members! Contact Beryl Deal at 678-341-6848. WINE CLUB: Meets monthly at the Lodge. RSVP required. For more information please contact Frances Page at francespage1002@gmail.com for more details! LADIES BUNCO: Meets the 1st Thursday of every month at the Lodge. Please contact Katherine Mankin at katandart@hotmail.com for more details!
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A Message from the Association Manager 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:
MAILBOXES Please make sure that mailboxes are not faded and that mailboxes numbers are easily visible.
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.
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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.
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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.
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Why is Baseline Testing important to your athlete’s brain health? Baseline testing should be performed at the beginning of each sports season to document your athlete’s brain health. Baseline test are used to compare your brain health prior toand after a suspected concussion occurs and helps guide our healthcare providers with appropriate treatment decisions. Providers will access results only in the case that a patient has an injury. ChoiceOne is also able to manage and monitor return to learn and return to play programs.
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Back to School Round Robin is a Huge Success What a fun morning of great tennis! 41 of Windermere’s finest players braved the heat to participate in what will surely become an annual favorite: The Back to School Round Robin. Congratulations to Johnna Becker for winning the day! Thanks to Head Tennis for providing demo rackets. And a huge thanks to Coach Bobby and
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Windermere Tennis has transitioned to a new court reservation system Windermere has transitioned our court reservation system to Kourts.com. This new app will allow 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 new Kourts app. We encourage you to go ahead and 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.
Interested in Adult Drills at Windermere? Get the most bang for your buck and join the Adult Academy. The cost to register is $95 per month and includes unlimited open drills. Please remember to RSVP on the Kourts app for each drill in order to allow for the proper ratio of coaches to players.
Need Your Racquet Strung? Thad is offering discount stringing services to Windermere residents. Residents pay $36 for Wilson NXT that would normally cost $44 through other stringing services. Hybrid of NXT and Luxilon 4G Element Alu Power is also $36 compared to $44 other places. Contact Bobby at schindlerb@ comcast.net or 770-598-8378 for more information.
Here is the weekly drills schedule. Please contact Bobby at schindlerb@comcast. net or 770-598-8378 if you have questions. Monday..................9-10:30am...............Ladies Open Drill Friday....................9-10:30am................Ladies/Mens Open Drill Saturday................9-10:30am................Ladies/Mens Open Drill
Junior Tennis at Windermere Pee Wee classes for our 5-7 year old hitters is held on Thursday from 4:30-5:15. We run, we hit balls, we throw balls, we make lots of noise and have fun. Monthly cost to attend one day per week is $60. 13 and Under and Junior Academy classes are held Tuesday and Thursday, 5:30pm-7pm. These drills are designed for beginners and those considering making tennis one of their afternoon activities. Fun and activity is the main objective. Monthly cost to attend one day per week is $80 or $160 for both days. High School drills are held Monday and Wednesday, 5:30pm-7pm. These drills are designed for the high school aged player interested in playing on their school team. Each drill features a tactical, technical and competitive component. Monthly cost to attend one day per week is $80 or $160 for both days.
Want to Stay Connected to Windermere Tennis? Contact Bobby at schindlerb@comcast.net to be added to his weekly e-mail newsletter for timely updates on weekly drills, junior lessons and other events at the courts. Also, don’t forget to join the Windermere Tennis Facebook page!
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Adult Clinic (for New & Beginner Players) Do you want to learn how to play tennis? Exercise AND have fun? Meet new friends? Then join us for our new Adult Clinic on Friday, August 2nd from 10:4512 pm at the Windermere tennis courts. Don’t have a racquet? Not to worry… we have racquets you can demo to see what fits you best. This class is for those interested in being introduced to the game and for those on beginner teams who feel Open Drills may be too advanced for them. Please register through our new reservation app, Kourts.com. Cost will be $16 per session for residents and $18 for non-residents who play on a Windermere ALTA team. If you have any questions, please contact Bobby at schindlerb@comcast.net or 770-598-8378.
Be on the Lookout for a Few Changes Around the Courts Just in time for Fall ALTA season, the tennis committee has been busy sprucing up the courts. Over the last month, new USB outlets have been installed at each pavilion for your charging convenience. We’ve also purchased a new water station for you to fill your water bottles or just grab a quick sip. A new digital display will soon be installed that will scroll through court assignments as well as other tennis news. Lastly, the tennis committee has purchased two new BATT Towels for your rainy day relief. These towels are being used at all the big tennis centers these days and are far more effective than a squeegee. Check out videos on how to use the BATT towel here: https://battowel.com/video If the feedback is good on the two towels purchased, we will add more to our supply, so let us know what you think.
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We are looking for residents and vendors to decorate their vehicles for the Trunk or Treat portion. Prizes will be awarded for best set ups! The 1st 20 residents who sign up to provide a Trunk or Treat car or golf cart display will receive a $20 Target gift card! Must sign up by October 1st! Please contact windermereactivities@comcast.net for more details!
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 11TH 5PM-7PM FALL FESTIVAL - WITH A NEW TWIST THIS YEAR! JOIN US FOR: DJ playing your favorite Music Bounce House • Haunted House Character Meet & Greets
(Themes Include: Spiderman, Beauty and the Beast, Harry Potter, Star Wars and Michael Meyers for our older kids!) Kids Halloween Costume Parade (promptly at 6:30pm)
Prizes awarded! Trunk or Treating - Prizes awarded!
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has been preparing a Strategic Plan for the Association. This plan will
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CLEANING THE CAT LITTER BOX One of the most dreaded jobs for cat owners is cleaning that litter box. If you are saying UGH over the smell of your cat’s box, then rest assured he is too! It is very important to regularly clean the litter box for 2 reasons - one, no one wants a stinky house and two, more importantly, no one wants a sick pet.
Thoroughly wash with the box with soap & water. Other cleaning products may be harmful to sweet kitty. Do not clean it in the bathroom sink or tub. Use the laundry sink or better yet, outdoor cleaning is even better. Let it air dry or use a towel then add the liner or just add no more than 2-3 inches of new litter to the clean box.
It is imperative to remember that the feces and urine in his box can by harmful to the person cleaning it. That’s why it’s important to use the right tools. Make sure you grab a pair of rubber gloves and a mask. The mask is to reduce the risk of toxoplasmosis, a dangerous virus that can be contracted through cat feces. Another word of caution, if pregnant, you need to recruit help for this assignment.
Don’t be surprised if kitty is ready and waiting to inspect your handy work! Hopefully, job well done and he will approve!
You should scoop feces or the urine that clumps together at least once a day. And CLEAN the entire box once a week. Cleaning means throwing out the old litter, scrubbing the box clean and adding fresh, new litter. If you use a liner, pull it carefully off each corner and place entire contents in a trash can. And, of course, NOT the indoor trash bin, but the outdoor receptacle. Kitty may be nearby watching closely! 20
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SANTA PHOTOS In and Out Photos will be back again this year to take Santa Photos at the Lodge. You will be provided a Professional Photo CD the day of your shoot. Mark your calendars because space is limited and these spots will fill up fast! Sign ups begin October 15. To sign up you must contact In and Out Photo directly at 770-889-7305. You will receive your CD of photos before you leave that day. You will be able to use the CD to print your own pictures. Total Cost: $80 paid to In and Out Photos.
THESE ARE THE DATES THAT WILL BE AVAILABLE HERE AT THE LODGE: Saturday, November 9 Sunday, November 10
**Additional times can be added if there is a demand. Please contact In and Out for available times. Time slots are first come first serve so please sign up early!
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Pool Closing Party SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 | 12PM-3PM JOIN US for one last event at the pool to close out another great Summer at Windermere!
DJ • Games • Music Palapas Complimentary Tacos (1PM-2PM ONLY) Quantities limited. First come first serve.
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POOL NEWS
Pool Closes SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 15TH! We had an amazing, fun pool season for 2019. It was well attended by the residents of Windermere. The Windermere Waves swim team also had a great season! We look forward to making the 2020 season even better! YOUR POOL COMMITTEE
Betty Aubrey, Skippy Welsh, Marcia Tidwell and Joyce Sotack.
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Pool Information
POOL PARTIES Reservations for private pool parties may be made in person at the Activities Office. The reserved party area is under the Lodge deck and there is also an adjacent indoor room available with refrigerator and tables. To make a reservation, complete the 2019 Rental Agreement which can be found on the Windermere website. Please drop off to the Activities Office along with a check for the rental fee. No cash may be accepted.
POOL HOURS The Pool opens at 5:00 a.m. for residents to swim at your own risk. The Pool closes each evening when lifeguards go off duty. Lifeguard on duty schedule is detailed on Page 4 of the Pool Information Packet POOL SAFETY: ATTENTION ALL RESIDENTS!! Please pay close attention to the pool rules which are intended to ensure a safe environment for all residents. Please be aware that Lifeguards are primarily responsible for life safety. Parents are responsible for monitoring and supervising their children at all times, while in the water and on deck, and ensuring they observe the rules for their own safety. The majority of our parents are diligent in this regard, but there still are too many instances of unsupervised children. We ask that you give your utmost attention to this and your full understanding and cooperation to the Lifeguards.
POOL CLOSURES Please be aware that pool management and staff have the discretion to close any pool for safety and weather-related reasons.
If a guard hears or sees lightning or thunder, everyone will be asked to get out of the pool. If lightning is seen, the guards may direct everyone to leave the pool area. The waiting period before pool/pool area re-entry is permitted is 20 minutes for thunder and 30 minutes for lightening. The clock starts over each time a guard hears a thunder or sees lightening. SEPTEMBER GUARDED HOURS FOR THE POOL: There will be no lifeguards on duty Monday through Thursday beginning on Tuesday, September 3rd. On Friday, guards will arrive at 4:45pm. It will be considered “swim at your own risk�, and the slide and splash pad will not be operational during the unguarded hours. This is the same schedule that we have used for many years, but we just wanted to remind everyone and make sure that all new homeowners are informed. SEPTEMBER FULL GUARDED SCHEDULE: Monday 9/2 10am to 9pm Fridays 9/6,9/13 4:45pm to 10pm Saturdays 8/31, 9/7, 9/14 10am to 10pm Sundays 9/1, 9/8, 9/15 11am to 8pm Only one guard to watch over pool, clean and lock up at night. No guards seated in stands. No lifeguard breaks.
COMMENTS AND FEEDBACK Comments and feedback regarding the pool are welcomed at any time and should be directed to Josh, Windermere Manager, at 678 455-7708 Ext 3 or windermeremanager@comcast.net.
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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 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.
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