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ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER and approved by the ARC Committee. Non-submittal of the NOC can
lead to courtesy notices and eventually a call to hearing before the
Christina Gee
Board. Should the NOC not be received after the call to hearing, a fine
could be imposed. It is a simple step and part of the application process.
As most of you know, I am the main contact for Please be sure to finish the final step. If assistance is needed in
architectural modifications and landscape concerns. obtaining a color photo of the finished modification, let me know and I
Although it has been mentioned in the past, I feel the will gladly stop by to take the photo for you.
need to reiterate the importance of the process for
requesting an architectural modification or a landscape assessment. 2. Landscape Concerns
a. BellaVista is our current landscape company, and they have
1. ARC Applications been onsite for just over one year. It was stated when they came
a. If you are unsure if an application is required, please ASK. onboard that it would take up to 18 months for them to learn the ins and
More than likely it is going to be required. Performing a modification outs of the community as well as the growth patterns and ongoing
that would normally require an ARC Application approval could result issues with past trouble spots. All in all, they have managed to get a
in being required to return the modification back to its original design handle on many issues that were overlooked by past vendors.
at your cost. b. When assistance is required for a landscape concern, please
b. Even if you plan to make any changes to your backyard, an call (916-771-7801) or email Laura (laura.e.young@fsresidential.com)
architectural application is required. The reason for this is to verify that or myself (christina.gee@fsresidential.com) for assistance. Trying to
the existing drainage system is not being altered as well as plants, trees, stop one of the crew members onsite is not going to resolve the issue.
etc., are within the guidelines for backyards. There are many to choose In fact, it may upset you even more. The onsite crews have been
from that can be found in the ARC Rules as well as a separate list of advised NOT to stop what they are doing to assist a member who stops
drought tolerant plants both of which are on the TCWP website. them for a landscape concern. BellaVista has different crews onsite and
c. Remember, painting is still required every 10 years, and one crew member may not be the one who would provide the service
many homes are on target for painting. If you are deciding to repaint you request. Even if you see someone pruning and you feel they missed
the home the same color, an ARC Application as well as a printout your home, do not ask them to come back to your location. Please
from Pulte Homes (norcal@pultegroup.com) is required. Just an notify Laura or me to have this addressed.
application with the colors written is an incomplete application and will c. Again, please be reminded that BellaVista Landscape
not be accepted. Company is not a private landscaper for members. They have 704
Changing the color of the home requires the same documents to homes, a clubhouse, and common area streetscapes to landscape in
also include the new color/scheme choice and a color photo of your three (3) days. They will miss things here and there. If you see
home, the home directly to the left, right and across the street. something that has been missed, please let me or Laura know, and it
d. Final step is the Notice of Completion. No application is will be addressed. It may not be immediate, unless it is urgent, but it
complete and closed until the Notice of Completion has been received will be addressed. As always, please do not hesitate to reach out.

FROM YOUR LIFESTYLE DIRECTOR
Shannon Van Every
Shannon.vanevery@fsresidential.com or 916-771-7801

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