Photo taken by Sean Jeffries, 2005

Architectural Review Committee

Spring is well on its way and as everything begins to pop up so do applications to the ARC. We want to remind homeowners that all modifications to the property need to be submitted for review prior to the work being started. This includes painting, decks, window replacements, residing, etc. The ARC has 30 days from the time we receive an application to review it. The reason is so we can group several reviews together at one time. This time frame is stipulated in the by laws of the homeowners association.

Also, applications need to be submitted to the management company. The management company is clearing house and holder of the records of the homeowners association.

ARC Documents in Adobe Format

All the documents on this page are in .pdf format (an Adobe file). To read these file, you will need to have Adobe Acrobat Reader 5 (not earlier versions). Please make sure all earlier versions of Adobe are uninstalled before installing Adobe Acrobat 5.

If you don't already have this program, you can download this program for FREE at http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep.html. Click on the "Get Acrobat Reader" button and follow the steps to download Adobe Acrobat Reader 5

Review Process

Click here for the application for exterior alteration.

Please remember that when you submit for approval, the following items are needed to facilitate a prompt review:

A completed application
A plat or site plan showing the modification
A plan of the deck/addition/patio
Exterior elevations
Color selections
Any other items that clearly define the change and what it should look like

Guideline Changes

The guidelines have not really changed much; rather they are reorganized for easier reference and also to be more of a stand-alone handout as opposed to a being buried within the covenants.

The guidelines have been reformatted into 5 distinct sections, with 3 appendix attachments at the end. The major revisions to the guidelines are as follows:

We added definitive requirements for Additions/Sunrooms/Four Seasons Rooms; Attic Ventilators; Hot Tubs and Spas; Porticos/Covered Porch; Garage Doors; and Flags, Flagpoles and Seasonal/Special Occasion-Holiday Banners. The previous guidelines did not have any requirements.
We reinforced the previous exterior maintenance requirement.
We expanded the play equipment section.
We clarified painting requirements.
We added a matrix for application submittal requirements.

Maintenance Guidelines

Over the last several months a common request to the Board of Directors has been for Kingstream to better enforce the maintenance of homeowner’s property as required by the guidelines. The ARC noted that there really was not a “maintenance” list but the guidelines require property to be maintained.

This past winter the ARC created a set of maintenance guidelines for homes and property. It simply puts the common sense maintenance requirements into a single list for all to have and utilize. The list will become part of the ARC guidelines. The management company will use this when reviewing the neighborhood for meeting guideline requirements and for maintaining the property.

Outside Lighting

Another reminder is that it is very important to keep our post and porch lights operational since our community does not have streetlights. The post light fixture and the electric eye may need replacement as they age. Also replace the bulbs whenever necessary. Remember a well-lit property is less inviting to potential break-ins!