ACC new home permits on track

Resalable lots in the Village are currently being inspected by POA staff to determine if they are ready to go back on the market or become a part of the lot program selling annual amenity privileges. So far 25 amenity packages have been sold as part of the new campaign.
There have been 68 home permits issued so far this year for new homes in the Village. The planning and inspection department had only expected about 70 new home permits in this economically challenged year. There are still several permits in the preliminary stage and there might be as many as 75 new home permits before the end of the year.
There was one preliminary review considered in last week's meeting.
049-03 Cuenca / preliminary review of plans
Leland Kew looked at the proposed plan for a lot on Lake Pineda. The lot is steep and the proposed construction will include a two story home with an unfinished basement. The main floor of the home would be 1,200 square feet. The second floor would be 380 square feet with a deck. The structure would have three shed roofs. Kew thought is showed a good use of a steep lot. The house will be nearer to the lake than its neighboring homes. The builder has been encouraged to move on the next step in the permitting process. Once a plot plan and design plan are submitted the plans will be analyzed for code compliance.
There were four permit assignments reviewed by committee members.
009-07 Promesa / 17 Ribera Way / Tuff Shed/storage shed
Buddy Dixon reviewed this permit application for a storage shed. The shed's exterior will match the home's exterior. It meets all Village criteria. The permit was approved by consensus.
001-06 / 50 Jabali Way / James Kleinke/storage shed
Bill Roe reviewed this permit application for a storage shed. The shed will be placed at the back of a corner lot. A neighbor will share the cost of construction and will share the shed. The shed meets all Village criteria. The permit was approved by consensus.
016-02 Sonora / 1 Rio Place / Scott Bowes/enclose porch, add deck
Mike Christy reviewed this permit application to enclose a porch and add a deck on an existing structure. The lot is elevated and not visible to the adjoining golf course. The structure meets all Village criteria. The permit was approved by consensus.
025-17 Vereda / 46 Maravilla Way / Nick Daily/boat dock
Bob Kostelecky reviewed this permit application for a boat dock on Lake Maria. The boat dock is more of a swim dock 10-foot by 20-foot stationary platform. Water is shallow in the area. The lot is currently vacant. The permit was approved by consensus.
Department director Steve White said not many of the proposed state contractor's changes in procedures and requirements for licensing will be in effect after the first of the year until the state legislature gives its approval and makes the changes into law and defines the fees. Current requirements will be vigorously enforced in the Village especially concerning roof permit. Roof permits are required in the Village and have not been stringently enforced in the past due to under-staffing. This is one change that is taking place immediately. Roofing permits and licensing will be verified.
There was one variance request considered by the ACC.
002-06 Maria / 26 Manzanares Drive / Carriage Homes/additional concrete into seven and a half foot sideline easement.
Leland Kew reviewed this permit request for additional flatwork on a new home. Again Kew brought up the trend in the Village to build larger homes on smaller lots. The permit request was placed on hold until committee members receive information on the location of the utilities in the easement. Should the flatwork be allowed the home owner would be responsible for removing the structure if a utility company needs access to its lines.
There was one commercial/churches/non-residential permit request.
Kirk in the Pines Presbyterian Church / 275 Asturias Drive/signs
The location for the two signs were not marked when committee members reviewed the site. Decision on this permit has been put on hold until the location is properly marked and committee members have an opportunity to review the location and size of the signage.
The next ACC meeting is scheduled for December 2 at 8:30 a.m. at the POA administrative building.