At the risk of repeating myself, let’s review how this committee serves the homeowner.
The ACC must review and approve all changes to the exterior of your home and/or property before the project begins. For a summary of items requiring approval, go to the Fleetwood website at www.fleetwoodpoa.com Go to Documents, then Architectural Forms. There you will find this summary, the application form for ACC approval, and instructions for completing the application. You can download the form or request a copy from PCMI at 221-870-0585. On this same website you can see a more detailed description of the ACC’s responsibilities, in an article which appeared in the July/August 2011 Fleetwood Flyer (go to Newsletters).
The completed form and any supporting materials are to be sent to Lydonna Jennings at PCMI, 15995 N. Barkers Landing, St. 162, Houston 77079, or scanned and emailed to:
After determining the application is complete, she forwards it to the Director of ACC, who shares it with the other committee members for review, any necessary discussion, and approval by majority. Most communication is done by email, unless further inquiry is required. The turn-around is usually no more than a few days. If you have questions, or have an urgent request which needs expediting, please call or email me directly at:
The entire committee (Randall Skiff, Sonja Cleary and me) willingly work with homeowners to simplify the process. We all share the goal of maintaining or improving the appearance and property values of Fleetwood.
Lourez Bullock
Director, Architectural Control
Fleetwood Volunteer
ARCHITECTURAL CONTROL COMMITTEE
Nov/Dec Newsletter Article
Just a gentle reminder – if you are planning any exterior changes to your property, you will need to submit a request for approval of said changes to the ACC, or Architectural Control Committee. The July/August Fleetwood Flyer listed some of the most common projects, but, if you are in doubt, just contact me or committee members Randall Skiff or Sonja Cleary, or the PCMI staffer (Lydonna Jennings) who receives the initial appli-cation and forwards it to me for review and approval by committee action. Requests are handled expeditiously – if there are questions or concerns, they are immediately discussed with the homeowner. Most applications are straightforward and are processed and approved in a few days.
Further information, instruction and downloadable forms are available at our website, fleetwoodpoa.com. The ACC strives to assist the homeowners achieve their planned improvements, following the ACC Guidelines, Deed Restrictions and By-Laws. The process is simple, and we want to help you avoid pitfalls, adhere to established guide-lines and accomplish the desired result.
Lourez BullockDirector, ACC
July/August Report While the drought and summer heat may be uppermost on our minds, some are thinking ahead to remodeling projects, etc. At the top of your to-do list, please put the submission of a Request for Architectural Review form. Per the bylaws of our property owners association, the Architectural Control Committee must review and approve all exterior home improvements, remodeling, etc. These include:
Replacing roofs, windows, siding, doors, rotting trim, and fences Exterior painting (walls, shutters, etc.) Construction adding rooms, pools, decks, patio covers, shutters, solar panels, etc. Changes to landscape, particularly new design elements. (changing or replacing existing plants in beds does not require approval.) Changes involving construction of rooms or pools and any architectural changes must be approved.
Request forms are supposed to be submitted before work begins. The approval process exists to ensure that proposed changes will maintain and enhance the architecture and value of your home and neighborhood. The ACC review also ensures that the proposed changes do not violate deed restrictions nor infringe on the property or privacy of neighbors.Depending on the type project, you may also need to attach samples of paint colors, roofing materials, etc. Construction projects will require drawings, plans, a copy of your plat or lot survey, etc., and an indication of where the new construction will be placed on your lot.Simpler projects, such as replacing existing fencing with the same type materials and in the same location, do not require attachments. You can download the Request for Architectural Review Form from the Fleetwood website, www.fleetwoodpoa.com. Go to Documents, then Architectural Forms. Or you can request the form from PCMI, at 281-870-0585.Please submit the completed form and any supporting material to Lydonna Jennings at PCMI, 15995 N. Barkers Landing, St. 162, Houston 77079, or scan and email it to LyJennings@stes.com. She will process the form and send it to the ACC for review. Although we have 30 days in which to approve or reject, the process usually takes only a few days. If you have questions, or have an urgent request which may need expediting, please call or email me directly at 281-497-5573 or lourez_bullock@sbcglobal.net. We try to work with any homeowner to simplify the process. If you are unsure if your plans call for ACC approval, just call me.Lourez BullockDirector ACC
ARCHITECTURAL CONTROL APPLICATIONS
All necessary forms can be downloaded from the Fleetwood website (www.fleetwoodpoa.com/) or requested from PCMI, 281-870-0585. Completed forms and supporting materials are mailed to Lydonna Jennings at PCMI or emailed to her at LyJennings@stes.com before work begins.
After processing the application, she sends it to the ACC for review and approval. I look forward to working with you to keep Fleetwood looking great and taking pride in our neighborhood. Please email or call if you have any questions: lourez_bullock@sbcglobal.net or 281-497-5573.
Lourez Bullock Director ACC Fleetwood POA Volunteer
Before initiating any home improvement project, homeowners need to consider two questions: 1) Does this project need approval of Fleetwood’s Architectural Control Committee? 2) If any sort of digging is involved, should I have underground utility lines marked?
To determine if a project requires ACC approval, please review the examples listed on the FPOA website (www.fleetwoodpoa.com/).
Before any digging all homeowners should call 811. There is no cost involved and many times they come out the next day. You save yourself and your neighbors a lot of trouble. The following article from CenterPoint Energy clarifies the reasoning: “A simple call to 811 helps homeowners avoid hitting an underground utility line while digging. Hitting an underground utility line while digging, even for a small home improvement job, can cause service interruption, tremendous repair costs, property damage and severe personal injury In fact, more than 200,000 underground utility lines are struck each year in the U.S., the Common Ground Alliance reports. For safety, state law requires homeowners and contractors to call 811 at least 48 hours before digging or excavating. At no cost to the caller, utility companies will visit the property and mark locations of underground utility lines. Homeowners and contractors are responsible for marking private lines such as invisible pet fences, sprinkler systems, yard lights, sewer lines and private sewer systems and gas grill lines. When digging, be sure to respect the markers and dig carefully”.
In an effort to protect the homeowner’s rights and property values, all plans for changes to the exterior of your home or property must be approved by the ACC Committee prior to initiating any change or addition. The Approval Request Form and Instructions can be downloaded from the FPOA website or requested from PCMI, 281-870-0585.
Please submit the completed form and supporting materials to Lydonna Jennings at PCMI or email to LyJennings@stes.com. She will process the application and send it to the ACC for review.
