Buyers Beware this could happen to you!

[angelscelebrate]

Big happenings down by Water Lily Recreational Center.

If you happened to be going down Marsh Bend Trail yesterday you may have seen the building that has been erected next to two designer homes on Corder Run in District 12. If you are thinking about purchasing a new home in
The Villages, you may want to be aware that the Developer Representative can and did grant an approval for an RV garage prior to the development being turned over to The Villages. The ARC process takes place once The Villages takes control over the completed neighborhood (approximately one year later?) for any new applications for permit and claims no responsibility for the acts of the Developer Representative.

This is exactly what has happened to a kind couple that lives next door to a now RV garage. This garage in my humble opinion seems to fail on three key points that fall under the Developer's Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions Relating to: Villages of Southern Oaks Unit No. 30A.

2.4 "Harmonious with the development as to... design, size, and other qualities"; 2.5 "Developer shall grant its approval only in the event the proposed work (A) will benefit and enhance the entire Subdivision in a manner generally consistent with the plan of development thereof, and..." and 2.9 "Outside structure permanently attached to the Home" (granted the plans have some type of little wall planned to attach it later and a HUGE screened enclosure over covering all open area).

The Villages have seemingly washed their hands of what has happened here. It is nice little loop hole people have discovered at the expense of their future or current neighbors. Go to the Developer before YOUR neighborhood transfers to The Villages for approval to store an RV at your home.

Buyers Beware of this when you buy your designer home.

In my humble OPINION this is hardly harmonious, does not match the size, height of walls, design of the neighborhood and certainly does not enhance the neighborhood. It should be on radars of those purchasing.

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[vinricci]

How awful!

[Djean1981]

I assume it's not finished and the exterior will match the house..?

[MrFlorida]

At least the RV will be in the garage, not parked outside on the lawn.

[n8xwb]

Not everyone may agree with your "humble opinion"! There are numerous RV garages, as well as house extensions, built in existing neighborhoods. There is no way to make a fair determination based on what the unfinished garage looks like! BTW, are you aware that it may be connected to the house with some kind of breezeway? Take a drive in Bridgeport Lake Miona Shores. There are several there and I see no problem -- other than perhaps some neighbors not being able to "keep up with the Jones"!

[DAVES]

Not everyone may agree with your "humble opinion"! There are numerous RV garages, as well as house extensions, built in existing neighborhoods. There is no way to make a fair determination based on what the unfinished garage looks like! BTW, are you aware that it may be connected to the house with some kind of breezeway? Take a drive in Bridgeport Lake Miona Shores. There are several there and I see no problem -- other than perhaps some neighbors not being able to "keep up with the Jones"!

I'm not sure of the point. Keep up with the jones''s has nothing to do with the issue.
People, THE JONES'S I can buy and sell many of them. I would not like to discover an RV park next to my HOME and I doubt many would. Own an RV, I never have. I would expect with gas at $4.00 a gallon many who bought RVs have lost a lot of money on them. Reselling that home. Features if you have an RV we have parking right next door and we are asking 100,000 less than if it was not there.

[JSR22]

There are a number of homes that have a separate garage for their RV. Not a big deal.

[DAVES]

Big happenings down by Water Lily Recreational Center.

If you happened to be going down Marsh Bend Trail yesterday you may have seen the building that has been erected next to two designer homes on Corder Run in District 12. If you are thinking about purchasing a new home in
The Villages, you may want to be aware that the Developer Representative can and did grant an approval for an RV garage prior to the development being turned over to The Villages. The ARC process takes place once The Villages takes control over the completed neighborhood (approximately one year later?) for any new applications for permit and claims no responsibility for the acts of the Developer Representative.

This is exactly what has happened to a kind couple that lives next door to a now RV garage. This garage in my humble opinion seems to fail on three key points that fall under the Developer's Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions Relating to: Villages of Southern Oaks Unit No. 30A.

2.4 "Harmonious with the development as to... design, size, and other qualities"; 2.5 "Developer shall grant its approval only in the event the proposed work (A) will benefit and enhance the entire Subdivision in a manner generally consistent with the plan of development thereof, and..." and 2.9 "Outside structure permanently attached to the Home" (granted the plans have some type of little wall planned to attach it later and a HUGE screened enclosure over covering all open area).

The Villages have seemingly washed their hands of what has happened here. It is nice little loop hole people have discovered at the expense of their future or current neighbors. Go to the Developer before YOUR neighborhood transfers to The Villages for approval to store an RV at your home.

Buyers Beware of this when you buy your designer home.

In my humble OPINION this is hardly harmonious, does not match the size, height of walls, design of the neighborhood and certainly does not enhance the neighborhood. It should be on radars of those purchasing.

What say you??92922

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I would contact the villages. I am sure you need permits to build most anything. For that garage they should have filed and gotten approval for THAT. Should have and being as filed MAY NOT BE REALITY. In our area any cement, permanent structure MUST be 3 feet beyond the property line. DOES NOT LOOK LIKE 3 FEET TO ME

[Dotneko]

Thats a pretty ugly thing. I would hate to be building my dream house next to it.

[Bilyclub]

Sue the developer. Good luck with that.

[Garywt]

I would contact the villages. I am sure you need permits to build most anything. For that garage they should have filed and gotten approval for THAT. Should have and being as filed MAY NOT BE REALITY. In our area any cement, permanent structure MUST be 3 feet beyond the property line. DOES NOT LOOK LIKE 3 FEET TO ME

The OP says they have approvals from the developer.

[Garywt]

I'm not sure of the point. Keep up with the jones''s has nothing to do with the issue.
People, THE JONES'S I can buy and sell many of them. I would not like to discover an RV park next to my HOME and I doubt many would. Own an RV, I never have. I would expect with gas at $4.00 a gallon many who bought RVs have lost a lot of money on them. Reselling that home. Features if you have an RV we have parking right next door and we are asking 100,000 less than if it was not there.

I own 2, one I have parked on a seasonal site in NH and the other is in my yard to travel. Have no plans to bring them the Florida. The Villages is like a huge campground. Gas prices will not change any plans.

[Garywt]

Big happenings down by Water Lily Recreational Center.

If you happened to be going down Marsh Bend Trail yesterday you may have seen the building that has been erected next to two designer homes on Corder Run in District 12. If you are thinking about purchasing a new home in
The Villages, you may want to be aware that the Developer Representative can and did grant an approval for an RV garage prior to the development being turned over to The Villages. The ARC process takes place once The Villages takes control over the completed neighborhood (approximately one year later?) for any new applications for permit and claims no responsibility for the acts of the Developer Representative.

This is exactly what has happened to a kind couple that lives next door to a now RV garage. This garage in my humble opinion seems to fail on three key points that fall under the Developer's Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions Relating to: Villages of Southern Oaks Unit No. 30A.

2.4 "Harmonious with the development as to... design, size, and other qualities"; 2.5 "Developer shall grant its approval only in the event the proposed work (A) will benefit and enhance the entire Subdivision in a manner generally consistent with the plan of development thereof, and..." and 2.9 "Outside structure permanently attached to the Home" (granted the plans have some type of little wall planned to attach it later and a HUGE screened enclosure over covering all open area).

The Villages have seemingly washed their hands of what has happened here. It is nice little loop hole people have discovered at the expense of their future or current neighbors. Go to the Developer before YOUR neighborhood transfers to The Villages for approval to store an RV at your home.

Buyers Beware of this when you buy your designer home.

In my humble OPINION this is hardly harmonious, does not match the size, height of walls, design of the neighborhood and certainly does not enhance the neighborhood. It should be on radars of those purchasing.

What say you??92922

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Definitely does not look good for the neighbors view. Hopefully once it is done it will look beautiful. If connected by a birdcage with a door right there between the garage and the house might work. Interested to see it when done.

[GpaVader]

I'll hold my judgement until it's finished. My general impression is that I'd much rather look at the garage than the RV. As for RV's or travel trailers, don't knock it until you try it. We used to love to go camping and they made it a lot more comfortable.

Also, an RV park is very different than an RV garage.

[MDLNB]

Things that other folks do that bother the neighbors.
I wonder if the color of one's motor vehicle will be discussed next. No red or green cars allowed, only white and silver. Black cars absorb heat so some neighbor will not want YOU to have a black car.

On a light point, I have noticed a couple beautiful bald eagles and their young one over the area quite frequently. Sure glad they are the country's symbol instead of the suggested Turkey that Ben Franklin nominated.

[davem4616]

an RV is a significant investment...if the owner didn't want to 'store it' in one of the many storage locations outside the Villages, then parking it in a garage, on their property, that is set back from the street, would seem like a better option than leaving it their driveway all the time

putting in a garage like that might make it far more challenging when one goes to sell the house, but, (tongue in cheek), maybe it could be converted into a bowling alley or an all weather enclosed shuffleboard or Bocce court

[DAVES]

The OP says they have approvals from the developer.

Far smaller issue. In my case it was landscaping. I spoke to my neighbor and he agreed.
The landscaper, refused and cursed me out etc. That too requires a permit. A call to the villages. They sent a skilled representative. The landscaper, who told me he is an EXPERT and I am wrong, curse words left out. He never filed the required plan. What he did was in violation. The villages told my neighbor not to pay him the balance till a plan was filed, approved and he corrected the issues. My neighbor latter sent me an article that his expert landscaper had been arrested for some crime.

My point is I WOULD CHECK. What we are told is often not the truth. That BUS garage
seems very close to the neighbors property. The BUS cannot fly. Clearly a road will be needed as well.

If, I was looking to buy, that BUS garage would kill any interest in buying the next door property. If, I would consider buying it I would make a low ball offer and not expect anyone would bid more. The next door neighbor, even they do not yet realize it has been financially damaged.

[DAVES]

I own 2, one I have parked on a seasonal site in NH and the other is in my yard to travel. Have no plans to bring them the Florida. The Villages is like a huge campground. Gas prices will not change any plans.

Not sure the point, not the same issue. As I understand it yours is not an RV, you do not move it about. I may not have the right terms. A mobile home? Some are quite large. I think the term is double wide. Some do not even have an engine but require a tractor, truck to be moved.

My point, VERY SIMPLE, I would not want it next to my home. I doubt anyone, trying to sell their home would state GREAT BUS GARAGE VIEW.

[DAVES]

Things that other folks do that bother the neighbors.
I wonder if the color of one's motor vehicle will be discussed next. No red or green cars allowed, only white and silver. Black cars absorb heat so some neighbor will not want YOU to have a black car.

On a light point, I have noticed a couple beautiful bald eagles and their young one over the area quite frequently. Sure glad they are the country's symbol instead of the suggested Turkey that Ben Franklin nominated.

Fortunately, it is not next to me. Understanding? Would it be OK with you-if it were your home?

Truly simple concept. Your rights end where the other person's right begin. That BUS GARAGE is clearly an intrusion on the neighbor

The turkey
as suggested by Ben Franklin is far more NOBLE bird than what we eat on Thanksgiving. That bird is a monster of overbreeding. The bald eagle has good press relations. In real life it is a scavenger.

In the villages the bird should perhaps, be the sand crane. I am soooo self absorbed. I can fly. But, YOU should stop I have decided to cross the street. I've never seen one hit. They block traffic only till someone says I'm not gonna take your .............

[Stu from NYC]

Keep doing this and why buy in an unfinished development who knows what might come to be your neighbor

[midiwiz]

Big happenings down by Water Lily Recreational Center.

If you happened to be going down Marsh Bend Trail yesterday you may have seen the building that has been erected next to two designer homes on Corder Run in District 12. If you are thinking about purchasing a new home in
The Villages, you may want to be aware that the Developer Representative can and did grant an approval for an RV garage prior to the development being turned over to The Villages. The ARC process takes place once The Villages takes control over the completed neighborhood (approximately one year later?) for any new applications for permit and claims no responsibility for the acts of the Developer Representative.

This is exactly what has happened to a kind couple that lives next door to a now RV garage. This garage in my humble opinion seems to fail on three key points that fall under the Developer's Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions Relating to: Villages of Southern Oaks Unit No. 30A.

2.4 "Harmonious with the development as to... design, size, and other qualities"; 2.5 "Developer shall grant its approval only in the event the proposed work (A) will benefit and enhance the entire Subdivision in a manner generally consistent with the plan of development thereof, and..." and 2.9 "Outside structure permanently attached to the Home" (granted the plans have some type of little wall planned to attach it later and a HUGE screened enclosure over covering all open area).

The Villages have seemingly washed their hands of what has happened here. It is nice little loop hole people have discovered at the expense of their future or current neighbors. Go to the Developer before YOUR neighborhood transfers to The Villages for approval to store an RV at your home.

Buyers Beware of this when you buy your designer home.

In my humble OPINION this is hardly harmonious, does not match the size, height of walls, design of the neighborhood and certainly does not enhance the neighborhood. It should be on radars of those purchasing.

What say you??92922

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92925

Who cares so it was granted big deal its going to come. Sooner or later. Geez this isn't any big deal

[Worldseries27]

big happenings down by water lily recreational center.

If you happened to be going down marsh bend trail yesterday you may have seen the building that has been erected next to two designer homes on corder run in district 12. If you are thinking about purchasing a new home in
the villages, you may want to be aware that the developer representative can and did grant an approval for an rv garage prior to the development being turned over to the villages. The arc process takes place once the villages takes control over the completed neighborhood (approximately one year later?) for any new applications for permit and claims no responsibility for the acts of the developer representative.

This is exactly what has happened to a kind couple that lives next door to a now rv garage. This garage in my humble opinion seems to fail on three key points that fall under the developer's declaration of covenants, conditions and restrictions relating to: Villages of southern oaks unit no. 30a.

2.4 "harmonious with the development as to... Design, size, and other qualities"; 2.5 "developer shall grant its approval only in the event the proposed work (a) will benefit and enhance the entire subdivision in a manner generally consistent with the plan of development thereof, and..." and 2.9 "outside structure permanently attached to the home" (granted the plans have some type of little wall planned to attach it later and a huge screened enclosure over covering all open area).

The villages have seemingly washed their hands of what has happened here. It is nice little loop hole people have discovered at the expense of their future or current neighbors. Go to the developer before your neighborhood transfers to the villages for approval to store an rv at your home.

Buyers beware of this when you buy your designer home.

In my humble opinion this is hardly harmonious, does not match the size, height of walls, design of the neighborhood and certainly does not enhance the neighborhood. It should be on radars of those purchasing.

What say you??92922

92923

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actually you do engage with the developer before the arc committee. Some people build fully enclosed florida rooms before arc has any say in the matter. I guess the only solution is before buying your lot check the adjacent buildings and if you can view them nearby lot drawings that the villages have on hand. Even if they wont show them to you you certainly can inquire if the offending garage is in the drafts.
Caveat emptor

[thevillages2013]

I'm not sure of the point. Keep up with the jones''s has nothing to do with the issue.
People, THE JONES'S I can buy and sell many of them. I would not like to discover an RV park next to my HOME and I doubt many would. Own an RV, I never have. I would expect with gas at $4.00 a gallon many who bought RVs have lost a lot of money on them. Reselling that home. Features if you have an RV we have parking right next door and we are asking 100,000 less than if it was not there.
It’s not an RV park. It is a single RV garage that is obviously on the property of this private residence. Looks like it should create more privacy for the neighbors

[Pinball wizard]

actually you do engage with the developer before the arc committee. Some people build fully enclosed florida rooms before arc has any say in the matter. I guess the only solution is before buying your lot check the adjacent buildings and if you can view them nearby lot drawings that the villages have on hand. Even if they wont show them to you you certainly can inquire if the offending garage is in the drafts.
Caveat emptor

Just as an FYI. I purchased a spec home that was built by the developer with a Florida room.

[La lamy]

I agree it is an eyesore, but as an other said, maybe it'll look much better when finished.

[Luggage]

Gosh it's almost as bad as living in a city! You're going to have to look at that horrendous huge garage your whole life oh my! In my humble opinion there are too many other things to worry about like a neighbor that plays his drum is 12:00 at night

[Newvilla]

As long as the exterior of the RV garage matches the house, it will look fine. Our former retirement community, Lake Ashton, of Lake Wales, had some homes with RV garages. That development was just as attractive as TV, and it had a very active RV club.too.

[dartag1829]

I remember seeing a house where the guy had a Huge garage built next door. It looked like a house. He was a car collector. Never have been able to find it again. anyone know the whereabouts.

[Garywt]

Not sure the point, not the same issue. As I understand it yours is not an RV, you do not move it about. I may not have the right terms. A mobile home? Some are quite large. I think the term is double wide. Some do not even have an engine but require a tractor, truck to be moved.

My point, VERY SIMPLE, I would not want it next to my home. I doubt anyone, trying to sell their home would state GREAT BUS GARAGE VIEW.

This response was to post it was attached to so there was a point.

There are many types of RV’s. Mine are travel trailers that I tow with my pickup truck. One is 38 feet long and the other is 30 feet. These are not double wides or mobile homes, they are campers. The one that is going into this garage could be a Class A motor home but who knows until it is actually on the property.

[Miekies]

Many of the most expensive Villages have an rv garage and they look beautiful once finished. Go drive around and see. The people that have these rv garages have large lots and it easily fits on the property. The vast majority of these RVs cost more than your home. Typically someone that pays build this type of garage for their RV cost $750,000 - 500,000. They are not motorless trailers building a garage for it. Completely absurd statement. I'm still relatively new here after selling our luxury high end RV to move here (we lived fulltime on ours for years traveling and exploring our great country in all the luxury creature comforts of a home) and drove around and saw beautiful high end Villages with RV garages and it did not lower the property value by any means. FYI the RV business is booming right now, just like the housing market

[Life as I know it]

It’s claim to fame is they have a prison there? As far as those big RV garages for the people that want their trailers close to them? The developer should only build them in one or two villages in that area. Make them all with RV garages. Try to make everyone happy…..and they will pay more for their property. To know that none of their neighbors will be turning them in for violation of the rules?
How nice it would be to live in a village with people that think like you and have instant friends to travel with. I can how people would love to live in areas that support their hobbies. I personally would not care to live next door to a guy who built his own wood work shop with his sawing all day.
So build them what they want in specific areas that will consider the rights of their neighbors…..it would be fair to everyone.

[kcrazorbackfan]

Big happenings down by Water Lily Recreational Center.

If you happened to be going down Marsh Bend Trail yesterday you may have seen the building that has been erected next to two designer homes on Corder Run in District 12. If you are thinking about purchasing a new home in
The Villages, you may want to be aware that the Developer Representative can and did grant an approval for an RV garage prior to the development being turned over to The Villages. The ARC process takes place once The Villages takes control over the completed neighborhood (approximately one year later?) for any new applications for permit and claims no responsibility for the acts of the Developer Representative.

This is exactly what has happened to a kind couple that lives next door to a now RV garage. This garage in my humble opinion seems to fail on three key points that fall under the Developer's Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions Relating to: Villages of Southern Oaks Unit No. 30A.

2.4 "Harmonious with the development as to... design, size, and other qualities"; 2.5 "Developer shall grant its approval only in the event the proposed work (A) will benefit and enhance the entire Subdivision in a manner generally consistent with the plan of development thereof, and..." and 2.9 "Outside structure permanently attached to the Home" (granted the plans have some type of little wall planned to attach it later and a HUGE screened enclosure over covering all open area).

The Villages have seemingly washed their hands of what has happened here. It is nice little loop hole people have discovered at the expense of their future or current neighbors. Go to the Developer before YOUR neighborhood transfers to The Villages for approval to store an RV at your home.

Buyers Beware of this when you buy your designer home.

In my humble OPINION this is hardly harmonious, does not match the size, height of walls, design of the neighborhood and certainly does not enhance the neighborhood. It should be on radars of those purchasing.

What say you??92922

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92925

Good lord. WTH does it matter?

All the s#%t going on in America and the world and someone is worried about an RV garage. I think it’s great with the cost of RV’s today it’s a way to keep it looking good.

[Stu from NYC]

Good lord. WTH does it matter?

All the s#%t going on in America and the world and someone is worried about an RV garage. I think it’s great with the cost of RV’s today it’s a way to keep it looking good.

How would you like it if you built a house in a residential area and than found out an RV garage would be your next door neighbor?

[DeeCee Dubya]

Sounds like someone is jealous that they can’t afford an RV in the garage. Mind your own business.

[jimkerr]

I see nothing wrong with an RV garage. Whether I look out my window and see stucco on a house or garage doesn’t matter.

Why can’t people be happy for our future Villages neighbors?

[Stu from NYC]

I see nothing wrong with an RV garage. Whether I look out my window and see stucco on a house or garage doesn’t matter.

Why can’t people be happy for our future Villages neighbors?

How would you feel if down the road you could not sell your house due to your next door neighbors large garage?

[PugMom]

op,...and the problem is...?:ohdear:

[PugMom]

How would you like it if you built a house in a residential area and than found out an RV garage would be your next door neighbor?

wouldn't matter to me, either way, it's not the end of the world

[ElDiabloJoe]

I agree that an RV garage can be an eyesore. If it were amongst PV or CYVs, it would be a serious issue. If, however, it is on a lot that can support the size of the structure with appropriate setbacks, etc. and the facade is similar to standard housing materials (not standard metal building), it can easily blend into the community and be a useful space to have.

So, I believe it largely depends on where it is located and how it is sheathed as to whether or not it is an eyesore.

[kkingston57]

Saw homes in Harbor Hills which had similar garage and they blended in with the existing structure and were not an eyesore.

Per OP this garage was per code and architectural standards. Before commenting responders should wait to see it when finished.

[Travelhunter123]

Big happenings down by Water Lily Recreational Center.

If you happened to be going down Marsh Bend Trail yesterday you may have seen the building that has been erected next to two designer homes on Corder Run in District 12. If you are thinking about purchasing a new home in
The Villages, you may want to be aware that the Developer Representative can and did grant an approval for an RV garage prior to the development being turned over to The Villages. The ARC process takes place once The Villages takes control over the completed neighborhood (approximately one year later?) for any new applications for permit and claims no responsibility for the acts of the Developer Representative.

This is exactly what has happened to a kind couple that lives next door to a now RV garage. This garage in my humble opinion seems to fail on three key points that fall under the Developer's Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions Relating to: Villages of Southern Oaks Unit No. 30A.

2.4 "Harmonious with the development as to... design, size, and other qualities"; 2.5 "Developer shall grant its approval only in the event the proposed work (A) will benefit and enhance the entire Subdivision in a manner generally consistent with the plan of development thereof, and..." and 2.9 "Outside structure permanently attached to the Home" (granted the plans have some type of little wall planned to attach it later and a HUGE screened enclosure over covering all open area).

The Villages have seemingly washed their hands of what has happened here. It is nice little loop hole people have discovered at the expense of their future or current neighbors. Go to the Developer before YOUR neighborhood transfers to The Villages for approval to store an RV at your home.

Buyers Beware of this when you buy your designer home.

In my humble OPINION this is hardly harmonious, does not match the size, height of walls, design of the neighborhood and certainly does not enhance the neighborhood. It should be on radars of those purchasing.

What say you??92922

92923

92924

92925

Awful, I would be heartbroken

[Calisport]

I passed by in my golf cart yesterday. A large cement brick construction that didn't look like it belonged there right near the waterlily bridge. Feel sorry for the neighbors.

[Fastskiguy]

What say you??

I say.....I'd love a big garage like that!

Joe

[nevjudbaker]

Big happenings down by Water Lily Recreational Center.

If you happened to be going down Marsh Bend Trail yesterday you may have seen the building that has been erected next to two designer homes on Corder Run in District 12. If you are thinking about purchasing a new home in
The Villages, you may want to be aware that the Developer Representative can and did grant an approval for an RV garage prior to the development being turned over to The Villages. The ARC process takes place once The Villages takes control over the completed neighborhood (approximately one year later?) for any new applications for permit and claims no responsibility for the acts of the Developer Representative.

This is exactly what has happened to a kind couple that lives next door to a now RV garage. This garage in my humble opinion seems to fail on three key points that fall under the Developer's Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions Relating to: Villages of Southern Oaks Unit No. 30A.

2.4 "Harmonious with the development as to... design, size, and other qualities"; 2.5 "Developer shall grant its approval only in the event the proposed work (A) will benefit and enhance the entire Subdivision in a manner generally consistent with the plan of development thereof, and..." and 2.9 "Outside structure permanently attached to the Home" (granted the plans have some type of little wall planned to attach it later and a HUGE screened enclosure over covering all open area).

The Villages have seemingly washed their hands of what has happened here. It is nice little loop hole people have discovered at the expense of their future or current neighbors. Go to the Developer before YOUR neighborhood transfers to The Villages for approval to store an RV at your home.

Buyers Beware of this when you buy your designer home.

In my humble OPINION this is hardly harmonious, does not match the size, height of walls, design of the neighborhood and certainly does not enhance the neighborhood. It should be on radars of those purchasing.

What say you??92922

92923

92924

92925
I don’t see a problem. Especially if the highway is behind them. It blocks the noise partially for you. I don’t own a RV but I agree it would look better in a garage than on the street. It needs to match the home. To me these small Villas with three garages or 2 1/2 spread across the front with a little sidewalk leading to a front door peaking out on the side looks just as bad. Again better than cars & boats parked in driveway.

[cj1040]

Awful....

[DaleDivine]

I say.....I'd love a big garage like that!

Joe

Me too...
:bigbow::popcorn::popcorn::popcorn:

[Dotneko]

Many of the most expensive Villages have an rv garage and they look beautiful once finished. Go drive around and see. The people that have these rv garages have large lots and it easily fits on the property. The vast majority of these RVs cost more than your home. Typically someone that pays build this type of garage for their RV cost $750,000 - 500,000. They are not motorless trailers building a garage for it. Completely absurd statement. I'm still relatively new here after selling our luxury high end RV to move here (we lived fulltime on ours for years traveling and exploring our great country in all the luxury creature comforts of a home) and drove around and saw beautiful high end Villages with RV garages and it did not lower the property value by any means. FYI the RV business is booming right now, just like the housing market

Who cares HOW much the RV cost? In the end, they are glorified buses. That monstrosity build must have been heartbreaking for the neighbors. I took a ride the other day in the golf cart. The nearby houses on the cul de sac are all occupied. I wonder if the guy to their right knew that this thing was going up well after the neighborhood was finished. Is there no notice to abutters when that went for permitting?
The RV should be parked off site imo.

[Topspinmo]

It’s there money let them spend it. Evidently there a need. At least the houses are not packed in like sardines. IMO that’s worst.

[Topspinmo]

an RV is a significant investment...if the owner didn't want to 'store it' in one of the many storage locations outside the Villages, then parking it in a garage, on their property, that is set back from the street, would seem like a better option than leaving it their driveway all the time

putting in a garage like that might make it far more challenging when one goes to sell the house, but, (tongue in cheek), maybe it could be converted into a bowling alley or an all weather enclosed shuffleboard or Bocce court


IMO the extra garage will sale faster.

[Coopcasa]

Big happenings down by Water Lily Recreational Center.

If you happened to be going down Marsh Bend Trail yesterday you may have seen the building that has been erected next to two designer homes on Corder Run in District 12. If you are thinking about purchasing a new home in
The Villages, you may want to be aware that the Developer Representative can and did grant an approval for an RV garage prior to the development being turned over to The Villages. The ARC process takes place once The Villages takes control over the completed neighborhood (approximately one year later?) for any new applications for permit and claims no responsibility for the acts of the Developer Representative.

This is exactly what has happened to a kind couple that lives next door to a now RV garage. This garage in my humble opinion seems to fail on three key points that fall under the Developer's Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions Relating to: Villages of Southern Oaks Unit No. 30A.

2.4 "Harmonious with the development as to... design, size, and other qualities"; 2.5 "Developer shall grant its approval only in the event the proposed work (A) will benefit and enhance the entire Subdivision in a manner generally consistent with the plan of development thereof, and..." and 2.9 "Outside structure permanently attached to the Home" (granted the plans have some type of little wall planned to attach it later and a HUGE screened enclosure over covering all open area).

The Villages have seemingly washed their hands of what has happened here. It is nice little loop hole people have discovered at the expense of their future or current neighbors. Go to the Developer before YOUR neighborhood transfers to The Villages for approval to store an RV at your home.

Buyers Beware of this when you buy your designer home.

In my humble OPINION this is hardly harmonious, does not match the size, height of walls, design of the neighborhood and certainly does not enhance the neighborhood. It should be on radars of those purchasing.

What say you??92922

92923

92924

92925
I found this on Next Door Neighbor-thought I’d post where the original OP could find. Well written and agree 100%.

Rebuttal:
Neighbors, beware, Angelscelebrate could inhabit a place near you! If you are building something she deems not “harmonious," you will be displayed to the community for judgment.

Angelscelebrate deceived this nice couple into letting her into their home. She misrepresented herself as an official to access this couple’s home to interview them! She was armed with a stack of papers that looked "official" that included neighborhood surveys, plans, and copies of permits. She took a picture from their lanai without their consent for publication. Her objective was to write her tirade and gather support under the auspices of keeping the community informed.

Angelscelebrate had no concern for this couple. She posted a picture of the project, taken from inside this couple’s home. Any novice sleuth would have figured out where the photograph was shot. Anglecelebrate has no regard for her actions. Her selfish acts could only bring anguish and consternation to this couple and divide a quiet and peaceful neighborhood. A neighborhood where residents take care of each other when ill and golf or play pickleball together. Angelscelbrate fails to inform you that the lovely couple was consulted before the builder filed for ARC approval and permits. They had no objects or concerns about the addition. What kind of human being does this?

When Angelscelebrate complained to The Villages, the City of Wildwood, and the County to no avail, she took to social media with her obtuse analysis of how this project was approved. She had copies of the ARC solicitation, designer and engineer plans filed with the TV, county, and city, copies of permits, and approvals from all (all are public records). Again, what kind of person goes through this tedious, time-consuming exercise that has absolutely no effect on them? Who anointed Angelscelebrate, the decor police, or the legal interpreter of The Villages’ restrictions or bylaws?

Angelscelebrate is upset because the ARC turned her down for a modification she requested on her property. She drives around looking for additions and alterations she can critique. She interviews and seeks support from neighbors and by-passers to promote her agenda. She does not live in this small section where the addition is constructed. It does not affect her views, space, or property value. We are all cognizant that our properties have increased exponentially.

Angelscelebrate, please find God and ask Him to heal you. My wife, I, and forgive you, as do our neighbors in this small area for the steady traffic of golf carts, walkers, cars, and bicyclists that have visited since your post. We all come here to live out our remaining years healthy and in peace. I pray you open your heart to God and find happiness in your life and enjoy this beautiful community that has so much to offer. Please do not concern yourself with what others are doing; let go of your officious ways, your anger, and hate, and take full advantage of our living heaven.

God bless.

[Coopcasa]

Indeed…your quiet neighborhood could be invaded by “Angelscelebrate” if you have an ongoing project in the middle of construction. Imagine how you might feel suddenly finding yourself, after following all the rules, on center stage for all to see and critique without asking to be there due to a TROLL. “AnglesCelebrate” failed because our neighborhood stands behind our neighbor.

[JMintzer]

The plot thickens...

[Bilyclub]

I thought the copied rebuttal from NextDoor shed some light on the OP's motivation. I thought the OP was the next door neighbor. If OP represented herself as a public official or an government worker, A report should be made to the Wildwood Police. When the rebuttal poster did a second post with their own editorial comments led me to believe they own the rv garage.

Indeed…your quiet neighborhood could be invaded by “Angelscelebrate” if you have an ongoing project in the middle of construction. Imagine how you might feel suddenly finding yourself, after following all the rules, on center stage for all to see and critique without asking to be there due to a TROLL. “AnglesCelebrate” failed because our neighborhood stands behind our neighbor.

[Stu from NYC]

I thought the copied rebuttal from NextDoor shed some light on the OP's motivation. I thought the OP was the next door neighbor. When the rebuttal poster did a second post with their own editorial comments led me to believe they own the rv garage.

Wondering if she is one of the old ladies who ride around in a golf cart looking for people to turn in?

[Mrprez]

What say you? I say MYOB.

[vintageogauge]

I have always had motorhomes but last year I sold the last one that I'll own as I can't handle them anymore. However, I sure would like to have that garage, what a great place to store all kinds of stuff. They are not really common but there are many of them within TV. I would take that over being sandwiched in between two swimming pools that you have to see and listen to all day long and so much better than being within hearing distance of a pickle ball court. You can also have a nice home next door that an investor turned into a AirB&B. In my opinion the type of neighbors you have are much more important than they type of home they own, if you start out being miserable about a huge garage you will be miserable until either you leave or you die.

[Blueblaze]

I WANT ONE!

The worst thing about moving here was giving up my RV barn and shop for a 2.5 car garage with a 7' door you can't even get camper van through. My RV wound up baking in a lot until I finally gave up and sold it, and my table saw is still stored where I can't use it. I've never understood why the developer never thought of building hobby-garage/RV condo buildings near every village. I guarantee they'd get more use than the swimming pools.

If my neighbor built an RV garage, I wouldn't whine about deed restrictions, I'd demand one for myself!

[I'm Popeye!]

And they give you a stink about a little White Cross on your lawn.... :1rotfl:

[wisbad1]

Not everyone may agree with your "humble opinion"! There are numerous RV garages, as well as house extensions, built in existing neighborhoods. There is no way to make a fair determination based on what the unfinished garage looks like! BTW, are you aware that it may be connected to the house with some kind of breezeway? Take a drive in Bridgeport Lake Miona Shores. There are several there and I see no problem -- other than perhaps some neighbors not being able to "keep up with the Jones"!
The lots are much bigger

[angelscelebrate]

I found this on Next Door Neighbor-thought I’d post where the original OP could find. Well written and agree 100%.

Rebuttal:
Neighbors, beware, Angelscelebrate could inhabit a place near you! If you are building something she deems not “harmonious," you will be displayed to the community for judgment.

Angelscelebrate deceived this nice couple into letting her into their home. She misrepresented herself as an official to access this couple’s home to interview them! She was armed with a stack of papers that looked "official" that included neighborhood surveys, plans, and copies of permits. She took a picture from their lanai without their consent for publication. Her objective was to write her tirade and gather support under the auspices of keeping the community informed.

Angelscelebrate had no concern for this couple. She posted a picture of the project, taken from inside this couple’s home. Any novice sleuth would have figured out where the photograph was shot. Anglecelebrate has no regard for her actions. Her selfish acts could only bring anguish and consternation to this couple and divide a quiet and peaceful neighborhood. A neighborhood where residents take care of each other when ill and golf or play pickleball together. Angelscelbrate fails to inform you that the lovely couple was consulted before the builder filed for ARC approval and permits. They had no objects or concerns about the addition. What kind of human being does this?

When Angelscelebrate complained to The Villages, the City of Wildwood, and the County to no avail, she took to social media with her obtuse analysis of how this project was approved. She had copies of the ARC solicitation, designer and engineer plans filed with the TV, county, and city, copies of permits, and approvals from all (all are public records). Again, what kind of person goes through this tedious, time-consuming exercise that has absolutely no effect on them? Who anointed Angelscelebrate, the decor police, or the legal interpreter of The Villages’ restrictions or bylaws?

Angelscelebrate is upset because the ARC turned her down for a modification she requested on her property. She drives around looking for additions and alterations she can critique. She interviews and seeks support from neighbors and by-passers to promote her agenda. She does not live in this small section where the addition is constructed. It does not affect her views, space, or property value. We are all cognizant that our properties have increased exponentially.

Angelscelebrate, please find God and ask Him to heal you. My wife, I, and forgive you, as do our neighbors in this small area for the steady traffic of golf carts, walkers, cars, and bicyclists that have visited since your post. We all come here to live out our remaining years healthy and in peace. I pray you open your heart to God and find happiness in your life and enjoy this beautiful community that has so much to offer. Please do not concern yourself with what others are doing; let go of your officious ways, your anger, and hate, and take full advantage of our living heaven.

God bless.

The author of the rebuttal as well as you know nothing about me. They via you have spewed outright lies. You know nothing of the visit with the owners of the home. In no way did anyone falsely represent.

[Love2Swim]

A picture of a large concrete box obviously doesn't look too good. Once it is completed, painted to match, and nice landscaping is added along the side of the structure, it will blend in a lot better. As a homeowner or prospective buyer, it wouldn't bother me at all, but the OP is certainly entitled to their opinions about what is attractive or not.

[Marathon Man]

A few years ago, there was an addition of a large garage to a home in Tall Trees. A few of the neighbors were PO'ed and ranted on social media. Once the work was completed, everything quieted down. Constuction often looks bad.

[Marathon Man]

The author of the rebuttal as well as you know nothing about me. They via you have spewed outright lies. You know nothing of the visit with the owners of the home. In no way did anyone falsely represent.

The rebuttal seemed believable to me. The original post seemed full of anger, and therefore, less believable.

[JMintzer]

The rebuttal seemed believable to me. The original post seemed full of anger, and therefore, less believable.

Yup!

[Bilyclub]

The author of the rebuttal as well as you know nothing about me. They via you have spewed outright lies. You know nothing of the visit with the owners of the home. In no way did anyone falsely represent.


Maybe write a good concise rebuttal to the rebuttal explaining your actions taken. Right now you're losing in the court of TOTY.

[Coopcasa]

The author of the rebuttal as well as you know nothing about me. They via you have spewed outright lies. You know nothing of the visit with the owners of the home. In no way did anyone falsely represent.

Didn’t say I personally knew about your visit to a home in which you took pictures of a garage being built next door (other than what is now common knowledge in our once quiet neighborhood). So where did the Rebuttal information come from? Hmmm… I would suspect the owners of the home you visited telling the owners of the RV garage under construction what happened. Am sure both of those neighbors would appreciate an apology from you for invading their privacy.

[Coopcasa]

A picture of a large concrete box obviously doesn't look too good. Once it is completed, painted to match, and nice landscaping is added along the side of the structure, it will blend in a lot better. As a homeowner or prospective buyer, it wouldn't bother me at all, but the OP is certainly entitled to their opinions about what is attractive or not.
I agree with you - had it just been an “opinion” - unfortunately, per the Rebuttal, it was far more.

[Coopcasa]

I thought the copied rebuttal from NextDoor shed some light on the OP's motivation. I thought the OP was the next door neighbor. If OP represented herself as a public official or an government worker, A report should be made to the Wildwood Police. When the rebuttal poster did a second post with their own editorial comments led me to believe they own the rv garage.

Nope. Re-read. But agree - perhaps a report should go forward. Up to nice couple who lost their privacy to determine.

[angelscelebrate]

Didn’t say I personally knew about your visit to a home in which you took pictures of a garage being built next door (other than what is now common knowledge in our once quiet neighborhood). So where did the Rebuttal information come from? Hmmm… I would suspect the owners of the home you visited telling the owners of the RV garage under construction what happened. Am sure both of those neighbors would appreciate an apology from you for invading their privacy.

First off, you posted the "rebuttle" so regardless of who wrote it, you endorsed it and spread lies against angelscelebrate. The original author nor you knows what took place with the owners of the home that now has the RV garage as their fantastic view. I owe no one an apology. In fact, you owe angelscelebrate and ToTV one.

As a God fearing Christian you leave a bad taste in the mouths of those who do not believe with your judgmental condescending comments to try to bring angelscelebrate to God?!? Who are you to assume anything about angelscelebrate and God?

You have beared false witness against me with your post and you have violated ToTV rules as well. You, through them, have accused angelscelebrate of actual punishable crimes. One must wonder what libel per se is?? Are you a wolf in sheep's clothing, brother in Christ??

The homeowners to the right of the RV garage gave permission to take the photos from their porch after a lengthy conversation. Authentic introduction had been made and in no way was anyone presented as an "official" of anywhere. Permission was asked of and it was expressed to them that opinion of people on the matter was going to be sought. They were provided documents that are in the public domain that they viewed and gained knowledge from. What they chose to do with that knowledge was left up to them. They had an opinion of the situation that was NOT shared with the public by angelscelebrate. Based on the backlash you created do you think that ANYONE would be honest about their real feelings within Corder Run or anywhere near your cozy community?

If the world must know, to address that outside post's claim that angelescelebrate was just disgruntled about a turned down application for a modification to property the matter related to concrete sidewalk pour. TV said a concrete pour sidewalk would "alter the structure of the property". It was through a discussion with TV where by it was asked of them how could an RV garage be approved as not altering the structure and view of a property and a sidewalk pour be denied as it would change the view of the property. This question revealed just how the RV garage got approved and how the developer representative granted the approval without the TV Arc being involved, a right he has with certain criteria being met. The OP clearly states the criteria and leaves it up to others to decide for themselves if these criteria seem to be met.

Your taking it upon yourself to re-post a post that is outside of ToTV was what was distasteful and hateful!!

You have directly put those people in public view. You have put out there the "tight knit" community that your little Corder Run community shares amongst yourselves with zero regard for the rest of DeLuna or any potential buyers in TV that may not want this to happen to them. You go so far as to post a post that assumes angelscelebrate has no relation to the matter with no premise to do so.

Shame on you for posting lies without doing due diligence from all sides. Who made you judge and jury for all of TV from your little loop on Corder Run?

Do people deserve to hear opposing views to make knowledgeable decisions with regard to what they are purchasing and what can happen in TV? Someone posted that the OP sounded angry and thus seemed less believable. That is a sorry argument. The OP was as passionate as the shock that the building has had on passers by. Not only that I was attacked for pointing out anything that was possible unfair. You try to take a higher moral ground, virtue signaling and it is disgusting behavior to speak for an entire neighborhood as the neighborhood bully.

[PugMom]

wondering if she is one of the old ladies who ride around in a golf cart looking for people to turn in?

you read my mind!!!!!!!!!!!

[PugMom]

What say you? I say MYOB.

agreed, or just move if it upsets the homeowner

[Coopcasa]

First off, you posted the "rebuttle" so regardless of who wrote it, you endorsed it and spread lies against angelscelebrate. The original author nor you knows what took place with the owners of the home that now has the RV garage as their fantastic view. I owe no one an apology. In fact, you owe angelscelebrate and ToTV one.

As a God fearing Christian you leave a bad taste in the mouths of those who do not believe with your judgmental condescending comments to try to bring angelscelebrate to God?!? Who are you to assume anything about angelscelebrate and God?

You have beared false witness against me with your post and you have violated ToTV rules as well. You, through them, have accused angelscelebrate of actual punishable crimes. One must wonder what libel per se is?? Are you a wolf in sheep's clothing, brother in Christ??

The homeowners to the right of the RV garage gave permission to take the photos from their porch after a lengthy conversation. Authentic introduction had been made and in no way was anyone presented as an "official" of anywhere. Permission was asked of and it was expressed to them that opinion of people on the matter was going to be sought. They were provided documents that are in the public domain that they viewed and gained knowledge from. What they chose to do with that knowledge was left up to them. They had an opinion of the situation that was NOT shared with the public by angelscelebrate. Based on the backlash you created do you think that ANYONE would be honest about their real feelings within Corder Run or anywhere near your cozy community?

If the world must know, to address that outside post's claim that angelescelebrate was just disgruntled about a turned down application for a modification to property the matter related to concrete sidewalk pour. TV said a concrete pour sidewalk would "alter the structure of the property". It was through a discussion with TV where by it was asked of them how could an RV garage be approved as not altering the structure and view of a property and a sidewalk pour be denied as it would change the view of the property. This question revealed just how the RV garage got approved and how the developer representative granted the approval without the TV Arc being involved, a right he has with certain criteria being met. The OP clearly states the criteria and leaves it up to others to decide for themselves if these criteria seem to be met.

Your taking it upon yourself to re-post a post that is outside of ToTV was what was distasteful and hateful!!

You have directly put those people in public view. You have put out there the "tight knit" community that your little Corder Run community shares amongst yourselves with zero regard for the rest of DeLuna or any potential buyers in TV that may not want this to happen to them. You go so far as to post a post that assumes angelscelebrate has no relation to the matter with no premise to do so.

Shame on you for posting lies without doing due diligence from all sides. Who made you judge and jury for all of TV from your little loop on Corder Run?

Do people deserve to hear opposing views to make knowledgeable decisions with regard to what they are purchasing and what can happen in TV? Someone posted that the OP sounded angry and thus seemed less believable. That is a sorry argument. The OP was as passionate as the shock that the building has had on passers by. Not only that I was attacked for pointing out anything that was possible unfair. You try to take a higher moral ground, virtue signaling and it is disgusting behavior to speak for an entire neighborhood as the neighborhood bully.

From reading this meltdown rant…of wild accusations…to me, the homeowners rebuttal still stands strong.

[PugMom]

what we forum members think isn't all that important. the case needs to be made somewhere that can produce results that matter. everybody needs to calm down & re-think their strategy

[JMintzer]

From reading this meltdown rant…of wild accusations…to me, the homeowners rebuttal still stands strong.

Yup. Methinks they doth protest too much..

And the constant referring to themself in the third person? OOOF!

[JMintzer]

My only advice to the OP?

Apply the "First Rule of Holes"...

When in a hole, STOP DIGGING!

[SXLUNA]

From reading this meltdown rant…of wild accusations…to me, the homeowners rebuttal still stands strong.

Coopcasa you are absolutely correct!

I am the homeowner who is building the garage. On the day of Anglescelebrate's post, I was approached by my neighbor and his wife who advised of the writing. They were very upset and contrite. As of yet, I had not read the post. I related their story as written in my rebuttal. My neighbors, who I will not name, offered to write a letter in our support. I would never ask them to do anything of the sort. They are genuinely regretful of the attention and disruption this has caused. My wife and I, and neighbors don't feel they are responsible. They have been intruded upon enough.

Again, what Angelscelebrate fails to mention is that our neighbor's views faced our existing garage, our AC unit, our noisy pool equipment, and our birdcage. The neighbors landscaped their property and placed hedges for privacy, and to block the ugly mechanical equipment.

I'm cognizant that neighbors like to ride around and look at homes that are being modified. Unfortunately, we live in a cul-de-sac and our neighbor's dog and ours aren't used to the proliferation of traffic this post has created.

How one house in a village of several hundred will devaluate a home not even located in the immediate area of the construction site is purely fallacious.

In my humble opine, Angelscelebrate took advantage of my neighbors. I am not sure how Christ-like that is.

Let us not be divided by people like Angelscelebrate.

I ask we end this. As a poster said, "When in a hole, STOP digging"!!!

[renrod]

I drove by the house/new garage yesterday. The biggest problem I see is there is not enough room next to the original garage to get a motor home to the new garage WITHOUT driving on the neighbors property. I don't think there is even enough room to drive a regular car thru the area, without driving on the neighbors property. Maybe the new big garage is going to house classic cars, etc. There is a house in Bridgeport Miona Shores that has a 2 stall garage similar to the one referenced in this thread, which contains classic cars and some on lifts.

[cj1040]

This RV garage is hideous in light of the rules that are enforced everywhere else here. Thinking of the people who were given 30 days to rip out their nice brick edging around their landscaping because of a mix up when asking if approval was needed.
Maybe the whole neighborhood should sign a petition against this ugly eyesore.
Big happenings down by Water Lily Recreational Center.

If you happened to be going down Marsh Bend Trail yesterday you may have seen the building that has been erected next to two designer homes on Corder Run in District 12. If you are thinking about purchasing a new home in
The Villages, you may want to be aware that the Developer Representative can and did grant an approval for an RV garage prior to the development being turned over to The Villages. The ARC process takes place once The Villages takes control over the completed neighborhood (approximately one year later?) for any new applications for permit and claims no responsibility for the acts of the Developer Representative.

This is exactly what has happened to a kind couple that lives next door to a now RV garage. This garage in my humble opinion seems to fail on three key points that fall under the Developer's Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions Relating to: Villages of Southern Oaks Unit No. 30A.

2.4 "Harmonious with the development as to... design, size, and other qualities"; 2.5 "Developer shall grant its approval only in the event the proposed work (A) will benefit and enhance the entire Subdivision in a manner generally consistent with the plan of development thereof, and..." and 2.9 "Outside structure permanently attached to the Home" (granted the plans have some type of little wall planned to attach it later and a HUGE screened enclosure over covering all open area).

The Villages have seemingly washed their hands of what has happened here. It is nice little loop hole people have discovered at the expense of their future or current neighbors. Go to the Developer before YOUR neighborhood transfers to The Villages for approval to store an RV at your home.

Buyers Beware of this when you buy your designer home.

In my humble OPINION this is hardly harmonious, does not match the size, height of walls, design of the neighborhood and certainly does not enhance the neighborhood. It should be on radars of those purchasing.

What say you??92922

92923

[ATTACH]92924

[asianthree]

This RV garage is hideous in light of the rules that are enforced everywhere else here. Thinking of the people who were given 30 days to rip out their nice brick edging around their landscaping because of a mix up when asking if approval was needed.
Maybe the whole neighborhood should sign a petition against this ugly eyesore.

You do know a petition would be a waste of time and ink? Maybe contact the clipboard ladies:boxing2: The garage has been approved.

Funny the ones who have a dog in this fight seem to be ok with the build. The only one who seems angry is the OP, who has not stated if the build is in direct view of their property, a drive by opinion, Or just angry they were turned down by ARC, for something.

Two story additions are becoming more common than one would think in a retirement community such as TV, given the fact that climbing stairs is in the mix.

Very known fact, if you build your house next to picturesque farm, tomorrow it could be a Lowe’s. If you buy a house that has property with more room to add on, you or your neighbor has the ability to do so with approval.

[Marathon Man]

This RV garage is hideous in light of the rules that are enforced everywhere else here. Thinking of the people who were given 30 days to rip out their nice brick edging around their landscaping because of a mix up when asking if approval was needed.
Maybe the whole neighborhood should sign a petition against this ugly eyesore.

:1rotfl:

[Coopcasa]

:1rotfl:

Need to figure out how to make that ROTFL twice as big! :smiley: My laugh for the morning - thank you!

[Emwtoledo]

As a

[Bilyclub]

Will everything being done comply with the normal deed restriction that states nothing can be closer than 3 feet of the property line?

[Toddy]

Big happenings down by Water Lily Recreational Center.

If you happened to be going down Marsh Bend Trail yesterday you may have seen the building that has been erected next to two designer homes on Corder Run in District 12. If you are thinking about purchasing a new home in
The Villages, you may want to be aware that the Developer Representative can and did grant an approval for an RV garage prior to the development being turned over to The Villages. The ARC process takes place once The Villages takes control over the completed neighborhood (approximately one year later?) for any new applications for permit and claims no responsibility for the acts of the Developer Representative.

This is exactly what has happened to a kind couple that lives next door to a now RV garage. This garage in my humble opinion seems to fail on three key points that fall under the Developer's Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions Relating to: Villages of Southern Oaks Unit No. 30A.

2.4 "Harmonious with the development as to... design, size, and other qualities"; 2.5 "Developer shall grant its approval only in the event the proposed work (A) will benefit and enhance the entire Subdivision in a manner generally consistent with the plan of development thereof, and..." and 2.9 "Outside structure permanently attached to the Home" (granted the plans have some type of little wall planned to attach it later and a HUGE screened enclosure over covering all open area).

The Villages have seemingly washed their hands of what has happened here. It is nice little loop hole people have discovered at the expense of their future or current neighbors. Go to the Developer before YOUR neighborhood transfers to The Villages for approval to store an RV at your home.

Buyers Beware of this when you buy your designer home.

In my humble OPINION this is hardly harmonious, does not match the size, height of walls, design of the neighborhood and certainly does not enhance the neighborhood. It should be on radars of those purchasing.

What say you??92922

92923

[ATTACH]92924

ARC could care less.

[angelscelebrate]

Will everything being done comply with the normal deed restriction that states nothing can be closer than 3 feet of the property line?

Sumter County allows for driveways to be paved up to the property line.

[Marathon Man]

The OP has left the building.

[JMintzer]

The OP has left the building.

Interesting... I didn't know you could do that...

[Coopcasa]

[QUOTE=JMintzer;2077284]Interesting... I didn't know you could do that...[/

[Coopcasa]

The OP has left the building.

Yep.

Even to the point of multiple complaints and pictures to county inspector who have to come out “again” only to see that everything is built to approved design and code. Stamped and Sealed. Good to go!

Geez, just get over it. To persistently harass these people…is beyond the pale.

And why are all prior post under “Anglescelebrate” profile now deleted and OP now using “guest”? ������

[Mrprez]

Yep.

Even to the point of multiple complaints to county inspectors who have to come out only to see that everything is being built to approved design and code.

OP doesn’t even live in the neighborhood.

But to persistent harass these people…maybe not the smartest of moves.

I wonder if the OP has a clipboard?