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??



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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]

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"!

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]

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 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]

Originally Posted by DAVES

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]

Originally Posted by DAVES

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]

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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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.