[OrangeBlossomBaby]

Originally Posted by Bill14564

I read the same thing.

From what I can see on the districtgov.org site, District 12 already has a Special Magistrate for Architectural Review as of 1 October.

As I understood it, the Special Magistrate is in place to handle disputes that aren't settled satisfactorily by the ARC. Not to replace the ARC, but as an adjunct to it.

[Bill14564]

Originally Posted by OrangeBlossomBaby

As I understood it, the Special Magistrate is in place to handle disputes that aren't settled satisfactorily by the ARC. Not to replace the ARC, but as an adjunct to it.

I will find the link to the District 12 rules and post it later


District Adopted Rules, District 12: "District approval may be via a Special Magistrate for Architectural Review created by District Resolution or inter-local agreement in furtherance of the architectural review process."

District Adopted Rules, District 10: The District approval may be via an Architectural Review Committee (ARC) created by District resolution or inter-local agreement.

[Luggage]

Each square is different, villas look different than homes, the million dollar homes are ridiculous compared to the $300,000 homes. It all doesn't really matter it's just plenty of the golf courses and pools to go around. I used to go down to Old Town in Orlando and across the street from them are some beautiful great yellow town home s . Nothing would please me further to see some real variety in the homes structures and colors that are being built instead of everything being the same. Back in New Jersey there was a senior community in toms River built on a circular plan with a north south divider road system but everything else in circles. You can get lost in the non-diversity of it just like levittown in Long Island.

[Joanne19335]

Originally Posted by frose

I would love to run for a position, however I will not be here that long.. I can't wait to get out, this place is awful.

Move to Bonneybrook, Lynhaven, Belvedere, Summerhill, or Tall Trees. You may change your mind.

[Joanne19335]

Originally Posted by Luggage

Each square is different, villas look different than homes, the million dollar homes are ridiculous compared to the $300,000 homes. It all doesn't really matter it's just plenty of the golf courses and pools to go around. I used to go down to Old Town in Orlando and across the street from them are some beautiful great yellow town home s . Nothing would please me further to see some real variety in the homes structures and colors that are being built instead of everything being the same. Back in New Jersey there was a senior community in toms River built on a circular plan with a north south divider road system but everything else in circles. You can get lost in the non-diversity of it just like levittown in Long Island.

Bravo! You hit it. Been to all the places you mentioned. I agree wholeheartedly!

[coffeebean]

Originally Posted by Luggage

Each square is different, villas look different than homes, the million dollar homes are ridiculous compared to the $300,000 homes. It all doesn't really matter it's just plenty of the golf courses and pools to go around. I used to go down to Old Town in Orlando and across the street from them are some beautiful great yellow town home s . Nothing would please me further to see some real variety in the homes structures and colors that are being built instead of everything being the same. Back in New Jersey there was a senior community in toms River built on a circular plan with a north south divider road system but everything else in circles. You can get lost in the non-diversity of it just like levittown in Long Island.

I grew up on Long Island so I'm very familiar with Levitt Homes. We lived in a brick ranch home (build by my grandfather and my Dad) but friends lived in Levitt Homes. I'm also familiar with Tom's River as I lived in Middletown, NJ for 16 years.

[G.R.I.T.S.]

Originally Posted by frose

I would love to run for a position, however I will not be here that long.. I can't wait to get out, this place is awful.

As they say “Don’t let the door…” 😝

[Tchrep]

I am also a newbie and ask that acronyms be first spelled out in full, followed by the acronym in parentheses. The use of the acronym can be used throughout the rest of the message
With that in mind, I will appreciate the explanation of what PWAC, CDD12 and ARC stand for. Thanks.

[Bill14564]

Originally Posted by Tchrep

I am also a newbie and ask that acronyms be first spelled out in full, followed by the acronym in parentheses. The use of the acronym can be used throughout the rest of the message
With that in mind, I will appreciate the explanation of what PWAC, CDD12 and ARC stand for. Thanks.

List of acronyms from districtgov.org page

Very roughly:

PWAC: Project Wide Advisory Committee. Helps determine how to spend maintenance money.

CDD12: Community Development District 12. The set of homes defined to be in district 12 and the elected Supervisors governing them.

ARC: Architectural Review Committee. The Committee that approves your plans for modifications to the outside of your home (to include painting)

[Accidental1]

Originally Posted by Tchrep

I am also a newbie and ask that acronyms be first spelled out in full, followed by the acronym in parentheses. The use of the acronym can be used throughout the rest of the message
With that in mind, I will appreciate the explanation of what PWAC, CDD12 and ARC stand for. Thanks.

Project Wide Advisory Committee (PWAC), Community Development District (CDD), Architectural Review Committee (ACC). You can find definitions on The Villages website by Googling "PWAC the villages" etc.

[vintageogauge]

Originally Posted by frose

I would love to run for a position, however I will not be here that long.. I can't wait to get out, this place is awful.

Would love to hear what the awful things are about being here as you are definitely in the minority. You'll probably tolerate being here for the winter months, right?

[Warcats]

Please explain in English as all these abbreviations are just in the process of being learned
Confused

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by Warcats

Please explain in English as all these abbreviations are just in the process of being learned
Confused

Read the previous posts and you will be enlightened

[Dorebea]

Originally Posted by OrangeBlossomBaby

As I understood it, the Special Magistrate is in place to handle disputes that aren't settled satisfactorily by the ARC. Not to replace the ARC, but as an adjunct to it.

From what I read it appears CDD 12 will have the ‘special hearing master’ review resident requests in lieu of ARC.

[coffeebean]

Originally Posted by frose

I would love to run for a position, however I will not be here that long.. I can't wait to get out, this place is awful.

Sorry you don't like it here. What is it about The Villages that you feel is "awful"?