[angiefox10]

It looks as if you can see the easement on the property in the lots behind these homes.

[English Ivy]

Does anyone know what the other thing, with the three protrusions sticking up, on the other side of the transformer is? It can be seen more clearly in Penguin's original picture posted. It does not seem to be indicated on the map, regardless of correct or incorrect position.

Penguin, I sure hope you don't plan to do this closing by mail. Other than your sales rep have you contacted anyone else such as the Sumter County Building Inspector or SECO?

Good luck to you in getting this resolved.

[RichieB]

I can't tell from the photo of the plat, but what are the lot dimensions ? Looks like most of them are approximately 62 feet wide.

Just curious.

[CaptJohn]

angiefox10: It looks as if you can see the easement on the property in the lots behind these homes.


I noticed that too. In addition, if that yellow stob is the property corner, then the location of the transformer and telephone/cable boxes are reversed and of course, both on the wrong lots as they should be to the left of the yellow property corner marker.

RichieB. The frontages along Penguins part of the street are mostly 62.81 feet except for the corner lots. The back lines are 2 numbers added together for the break with the lot behind. His is 54.67 plus 4.9 for a total of 59.57. The sidelines appear to be 89.98 ft.

EnglishIvy: those appear to be unconnected wires to the transformer.
And yes, where was an electrical inspector on this?

Penguin, this gives me another idea. You might get more action by calling the county electrical inspector's office and complain. If it's wrong, they should have caught it. Of course, they may all try to cover it up but they have the legal authority to stop all electrical operations until it is corrected.

[janmcn]

Originally Posted by Penguin

Hi everyone, first let me thank all of you who showed your support for me on this issue. I spoke with my sales rep today and she said that after speaking with her manager ( whoever that is ) that he said the map the electric company uses placed the transformer in the correct spot. My reply was that I was never made aware in any of the documents provided to me, that the transformer was to be placed there. She agreed but said the best that can be done is to move the door and concrete pad to the opposite side of the lanai. She also said that was suprised that someone let this issue get to this point without saying anything. In other words someone knew something was'nt right. She also said that from now on she was going to be very specific letting her future customers know everything about the lots they choose. Bothers me that it wil be at my expense. And now after reading the posts of not being able to plant around the transformer, I"m at my wits end. I'm really trying to remain calm and optomistic but there's got to be something that can be done, unfortunatly I dont know what it is. I'm sorry but I really feel like I've been misled and am very disappointed with The Villages in general. My sales rep did offer to pay for this herself, bless her heart, but I said that was'nt necessary. So I'm still thankful and hoping for the best.

Your sales person seems to have taken her good old time getting back to you. Have you emailed her the subdivision map that CaptJohn posted? That clearly shows that mistakes were made. None of this should be at your expense. Whether the sales rep has to pay out of her own pocket is between her and her employer and shouldn't concern you at all. It sounds like she's trying to play on your sympathies when they commited the error.

When I had my first house built years ago, The Villages guaranteed that it would be finished on said date or they would pay to store my things, pay for my hotel and meals. I don't know if they still have that policy.

You are much more calm than I ever would be, but listen to the advice on this forum and get this corrected before you close. Best of luck. Remember you're the one that has to live with this for many, many happy years.

[CarGuys]

Didn't Howard Stern's movie become famous for a humming Speaker Box scene?

Honestly the power box next to the door is not desierable. Even if you planted that close it would take away form the door opening.

Noise would be a concern even if it hummed softly it's to darn close!

And I hope no EMF would be given off. I would assume code would prevent a safety issue like that.

The door must be relocated or if this was a Spec house you relocate to another home. If this was not a Spec home you may be held to it

As Gracie said the Villages are willing to please.

[Carla B]

If you compare the photo to the map, the telephone and cable boxes appear to be misplaced, also. They should be to the rear of the transformer, not in front of it.

[villages07]

Penguin...good luck to you in getting this resolved satisfactorily. Couple more suggestions for next actions...

Insist on talking to Jennifer Parr (head of Villages real estate) and/or the building department..i.e. time to go over your agent's head. No offense to your agent, but, I don't think he/she wields any power.

You might have to make a trip here prior to closing to get this resolved.

Try sending a copy of this whole thread to your agent and the building dept. there are a large number of people, existing residents and prospective buyers, following this thread to see if The Villages does the right thing.

It looks to me like someone made a mistake... You accepted and signed off on a plat that does not have the utilities where they ended up.

Good luck.

[RichieB]

Originally Posted by villages07

You might have to make a trip here prior to closing to get this resolved.

Good luck.

Imperative, IMO

Someone made a mistake alright !!

The whole mess needs to be straightened out.

[Oren L Miller]

When I had my first house built years ago, The Villages guaranteed that it would be finished on said date or they would pay to store my things, pay for my hotel and meals. I don't know if they still have that policy.

We signed on the line 66 days ago and it is still in there.

[janmcn]

Your Sales Agent is lying when she says there's nothing they can do. What she meant to say is there's nothing they want to do. Those SECO rules are there for a purpose, and it seems to me, the number one purpose should be safety followed closely by noise pollution. The suggestion to call Jennifer Parr is a good one. Good Luck.
PS: Your house is beautiful.

[graciegirl]

Here is what I think prospective buyers need to gain from this. The smaller homes have smaller lots. Even some Designers have smaller lots. You can't get ten pounds of... um coffee in a five pound bag. If you have a house ten or eleven foot from the property line than your chances are pretty good to have one of those big green monsters out there danged close humming right next to your ear (I have never heard ours hum, but hey, I want to be part of the fun). I say if you have any doubts at all, rather than ending up bitter and disgruntled as some of our posters ALWAYS are, than don't build here. Orlando is nice.

Even if they move that thing on the other lot ten or eleven foot from the property line is close and I think I remember Penguin saying that was the case, his house was supposed to be ten feet from the property line and he knew that going in and one of you saying the picture showed it was NO TEN FEET, it was closer. Well it was eleven...



I am going to go join Larry doing something else.

[buggyone]

This kind of thing is very frustrating and hope you can work it out to your complete satisfaction.

A good reason for buying a resale home is you know exactly what is there and what is around you. Combine that with other factors including a much lower bond or no bond at all, and a resale is usually a better deal than a new home.

[champion6]

Originally Posted by English Ivy

Does anyone know what the other thing, with the three protrusions sticking up, on the other side of the transformer is? It can be seen more clearly in Penguin's original picture posted. It does not seem to be indicated on the map, regardless of correct or incorrect position.

The other thing is a cover labeled "Telecommunications." In my neighborhood, it is used by Comcast. I was at the lot this evening and nothing is sticking up any more. The cover is in place as is normally the case.

[tpop1]

Originally Posted by Bill-n-Brillo

I've heard some transformers that hum a bit.......and some that don't at all.

Bill

If they hum they are defective....and SECO has a problem with one particular brand.

When I moved in, the one between myself and 3 neighbors hummed so loud that lanai use was problematic.

I called SECO and asked to speak to a supervisor and when I did I mentioned my utility co. background and that I would be contacting the Public utilities Commision.

They came within a week and replaced the bad one....never a hum again.