Architecture Committee

Mission

The mission of the Keats Glen HOA Architecture Committee is to protect property values and make the neighborhood an enjoyable and safe place to live in.

This can be best accomplished by each HOA member, considering the effect of their actions on their neighbors and through careful and fair implementation and enforcement of the bylaws in the Keats Glen HOA manual.

Goal

Through the deed restrictions, each member of the HOA has entered into a contract with the other members to protect property values, maintain safety and make the Keats Glen community an enjoyable place to reside. Each member is therefore expected to understand and abide by this contract.

In keeping with this effort, the Architectural Committee of Keats Glen HOA (in conjunction with the HOA Board) will work to review and the guidelines for architectural design, placement of buildings, landscaping, color schemes, exterior finishes and materials and similar features which are recommended for use in Keats Glen Community.

To achieve these goals, the Keats Glen HOA Architectural committee will:

• Set standards (rules) for implementation of the restrictions and methods for resolving by-law violations
• Evaluate and act on requests for improvements or variances to the restrictions
• As necessary, impose monetary fines for restriction violations or refer the same to the HOA Board for enforcement actions

Therefore, if you plan on adding on to your home or making any other exterior changes you must submit a plan to the Architectural Committee.

Philosophy

The Keats Glen neighborhood consists of homes in very close proximity to each other. Thus any action by a member is very likely to have an effect on their neighbors.

In this light, it is paramount to consider the effect of all requests for improvement or variances as well as reported restriction violations on:

• Effect on health and safety of the neighbors and neighborhood
• Effect on property values of the neighbors and neighborhood
• Effect on overall aesthetic appearance of the neighborhood
• Effect on ability of the neighbors to enjoy their properties in a pleasant setting

In accordance with the covenants and bylaws of the Keats Glen HOA, the committee will utilize rules to evaluate requests for improvements or variances. These rules will assist in fair and objective evaluation of all such requests.