[OrangeBlossomBaby]

Originally Posted by Marathon Man

I don't think that it's envy. The neighbors feel that this house now stands out as being very different, and thus unterupts the homogenous nature of the neighborhood. The same thing happened when a house was being expeanded on the historic side. I don't believe that they are bad people acting out of ill feeling.

If you mean the red house, I think it stood out primarily because it is red, and looks more like a normal non-Florida community house, than it does a dwelling that might belong in what was once a trailer park and still contains manufactured homes.

If that's the house you mean, I absolutely love that house. Yes it stands out but it's magnificent and is a perfect landmark to explain to people when to turn to get to my house!

[kmmp555]

Currently all are operating in good faith that the use of the property will be adding to the quiet and peaceful, friendly atmosphere in TT. This is expected so no need for any action is needed.

[kmmp555]

The way the neighbors were treated the first day in inquiry about the project was in no way compatible with the friendliest neighborhood in Florida theme. Calls to the office went unreturned and neighbors were hung up on by standards administrators. Calls to public relations administrators for contact information were denied. Very unfortunate. Richard Baier and staff were a pleasant exception.

[kmmp555]

They did a very nice job on the landscaping. The active and continuing dialogue helped.

[kmmp555]

The irony is going after oak tree owners and white cross "offenders." as projects of a larger scope go without staff review.
A revamp of the entire process, staff professionalism and procedures could be reviewed to ensure consistency and fairness universally.

[Two Bills]

Originally Posted by kmmp555

The irony is going after oak tree owners and white cross "offenders." as projects of a larger scope go without staff review.
A revamp of the entire process, staff professionalism and procedures could be reviewed to ensure consistency and fairness universally.

Methinks you are still banging your drum, when the band has long gone home.
The gentleman concerned, applied for relevant permission.
It was granted.
He built.
It's there.
End of!

[Velvet]

Originally Posted by Two Bills

Methinks you are still banging your drum, when the band has long gone home.
The gentleman concerned, applied for relevant permission.
It was granted.
He built.
It's there.
End of!

Yes, that is how it would work in a dictatorship.

However, it sounds like with the landscaping it’s ok. I hope people have learned from this process for the next time.

[kmmp555]

Originally Posted by Midnight Cowgirl

I was a neighbor down the street from this house.
No, they didn't have every toy in the garage but what they did have was an old truck and cars. That was the owner's hobby.

Would a storage unit be another option? Of course work on any vehicles is not allowed inside or outside by FL state fire and safety codes.

[Velvet]

Originally Posted by kmmp555

Richard Baier and staff were a pleasant exception.

I think we are very lucky to have this man in charge, too.

[Two Bills]

Originally Posted by Velvet

Yes, that is how it would work in a dictatorship.

However, it sounds like with the landscaping it’s ok. I hope people have learned from this process for the next time.

Sounds very democratic and law abiding to me.
I am glad you approve of the landscaping, I am sure the owner will rest easy now.

[kmmp555]

Originally Posted by Velvet

There is room there for a neighborhood party when it’s raining.

Now that we have meet the owner. It Would have been nice if there was some mechanism whereby neighbors could communicate some way during the process. Gary Lester who is the Administrator involved with public relations would not return numerous phone calls throughout the months long construction phase. Perhaps this could have been of assistance for all involved parties?

[kmmp555]

Originally Posted by Marathon Man

I don't think that it's envy. The neighbors feel that this house now stands out as being very different, and thus unterupts the homogenous nature of the neighborhood. The same thing happened when a house was being expeanded on the historic side. I don't believe that they are bad people acting out of ill feeling.

Thank you. Therewas no jealousy involved. Just drainage concerns, aesthetic conformity and use that is consistent with R-1 zoning code. Thank you.

[CWGUY]

Originally Posted by kmmp555

Now that we have meet the owner. It Would have been nice if there was some mechanism whereby neighbors could communicate some way during the process. Gary Lester who is the Administrator involved with public relations would not return numerous phone calls throughout the months long construction phase. Perhaps this could have been of assistance for all involved parties?

Doesn't Gary Lester work for the Developer...... not the District? Why would you call him?

[Velvet]

All is well that ends well.

[CWGUY]

Originally Posted by kmmp555

Now that we have meet the owner. It Would have been nice if there was some mechanism whereby neighbors could communicate some way during the process. Gary Lester who is the Administrator involved with public relations would not return numerous phone calls throughout the months long construction phase. Perhaps this could have been of assistance for all involved parties?

The time to communicate would be during the approval process..... not after.

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The Architecurual Review Committee (ARC) meets every Wednesday at 8:00 a.m. at the District office located at 984 Old Mill Run, The Villages, FL 32162. It meets for approximately 2-4 hours each week and review approximately 100 applications per week. All meetings are open to the public and the committee operates under the Florida “Sunshine Law”.

The ARC shall administratively review for approval or denial all owner applications seeking to make EXTERNAL structural alterations (including but not limited to landscaping, fencing, sheds, arbors or similar items) home re-paintings, additions, repairs or improvements to their home.

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