Architectural control committee meeting

The architectural control committee approved nine new home permits since the last committee meeting, the most new home permits at one meeting since the beginning of the year.
Members of the ACC have a well-documented complaint against L. B. Smith of 101 Fineza Way for building an un-permitted dock and then refusing to remove the dock. The committee has contacted Smith by certified mail on more than one occasion requesting the dock be removed.
The ACC is now moving the complaint up to the POA board of directors for further action.
Suzanne Hartnett has requested a permit for Environmental Management Consulting, an in-home business. The business does not require signage, additional parking or additional foot traffic. The permit was approved by consensus.
Committee members approved changes to the sign procedure section VIII, for sale signs. The ACC is still considering a few more changes to the procedure. Copies of the sign procedure are available in the planning and inspection office on the second floor of the POA administration building on DeSoto Boulevard.
The regular assignments were as follows.
008-04 Galeon 20 Galeon Way Tommy’s Custom Fence/fence
Buddy Dixon reviewed this permit application for a fence. There were issues with this request. It was discovered the property had a storage shed that was half on common property. The shed has to be moved as part of the fence approval. The proposed fence was approved by consensus.
009-03 Madrid 8 Inca Lane The Hairless Handyman/screened green house
Bob Kostelecky reviewed this permit application for a green house with additional input from Leland Kew. The homeowner is attempting to protect his tomatoes from the local squirrel population. The only requirement is that the mesh be vinyl coated. The permit was approved by consensus.
037-05 Baltanas 4 Golfista Trace Tommy’s Custom Fence/fence
Bill Roe reviewed this permit application for a fence to contain dogs. The lot is large with common property behind. The fence meets all Village criteria. The permit was approved by consensus.
007-20 Ladera 60 Largo Drive/4 Mujeres Lane Tim Cosby/cut trees
Bill Roe reviewed this permit application to cut pine trees on the property line with the lot next door, also owned by the applicant. The request is to remove six pine trees on a lake lot. The trees are all within ten feet of the house. The permit was approved by consensus with the proviso the area be cleaned up and the trees removed.
023-04 Maria 42 Linares Lane Carriage Homes/fence
This wrought iron fence was built without a permit. It is on the side of the house. Shrub screening must be added. The permit was approved at double the cost because it was built without a permit.
018-02 Saldana 7 Jaguar Lane Tommy’s Custom Fence/fence
Leland Kew reviewed this permit application for a four-foot, brown vinyl-coated chain-link fence. There is common property behind the lot. The lots on each side of the yard are vacant. The permit was approved by consensus.
010-03 Tiburon 1 Tiburon Lane Castle Service/fence
Leland Kew reviewed this permit application for a fence on an unusual property. Three sides of this property are facing streets. The owner wants to make the back of the property more aesthetically pleasing by adding a wrought iron gate to be screened with azaleas. The area will not be enclosed. The fence was not considered a border because of the height. The permit was approved by consensus.
Also considered was a permit application for three signs for Vacation Valet at 101 Dentista Drive. The permit was denied as written. Committee members were divided on how many of the signs met Village criteria and could not approve all three signs. Committee members said they are willing to work with Vacation Valet on the sign issues.
The ACC will meet again on May 20 at 8:30 a.m. at the POA administration building.