[DaleDivine]

Originally Posted by Fastskiguy

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

Joe

Me too...

[Dotneko]

Originally Posted by 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

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]

Originally Posted by 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

IMO the extra garage will sale faster.

[Coopcasa]

Originally Posted by 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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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.

Originally Posted by 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.

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by 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. 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....

[wisbad1]

Originally Posted by 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"!

The lots are much bigger

Originally Posted by Coopcasa

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.