As provided for in the Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (CCRs), (Article IX), the HOA Board of Directors (Board) established the Architectural Control Committee (ACC) to receive, review, process, and approve/disapprove requests from Homeowners for proposed alterations to the home’s exterior or lot that require ACC approval.This committee is comprised of volunteer homeowners appointed by the Board. The purpose of the ACC is to ensure the architectural design of the community is maintained and establish quality standards for construction and modifications to homes, lots or landscaping which will not cause irreparable harm or damage to other homeowners or damage values of respective properties in the subdivision. (CCR Section 9.4.1)Alterations to the house exterior or lot that require ACC approval include, but are not limited to: fences, roofs, patios, decks, paint (other than original color), exterior finishes or components, and landscaping. Modifications to the home or lot must be submitted to the management company in writing using the Request for Architectural Review & Approval form with full plans and details. Homeowners should review the CCRs and the Architectural Guidelines. to determine if there are restrictions or requirements for the modification they are planning.
By completing and submitting the form, the homeowner agrees to be bound by the provisions reflected in the “Comments” section of the form. The management company, will forward the request and all supporting documentation to the ACC. In most cases, the ACC will schedule an on-site meeting with the homeowner to discuss the request. Additional information may be required. A decision may be rendered within 30 days from the date received if the form was fully completed and supporting documentation was received in a timely manner.
Review and Approval Process – Step by Step
- When planning changes/additions to your property, please review the Architectural Guidelines to determine that your modification is in compliance.
- Print out the Architectural Review & Approval form and complete.
- A plat of the lot must be included when adding a fence, landscaping or structure. A copy of the plat may be obtained from the Town of Indian Trail.
- Submit the Request for Architectural Review & Approval form to the management company via US Postal mail or e-mail to sunvalley@braesael.com.
- The management company will forward your request to the ACC and Board.
- The ACC Committee will review the request with site-visits and meetings if necessary.
- The ACC will approve or disapprove the request, providing comments, and send it to the Board and management company.
- The management company will notify the homeowner of the decision via US Postal mail.
A Request for a replacement of your Street Tree is required if your tree is dying. It will need to be replaced. Indian Trail, the governing authority, has granted the Neighborhood Association of Pondside the option of placing a new tree on the front yard or placing the tree in the back yard of the home. The homeowner will still need to send an Architectural Control Committee form requesting that the street tree will be removed and replaced. A plat map will be required with this request showing the old tree location and the new tree location clearly marked on the plat map.
The following trees have been approved as the tree replacement.
Minimum 6 feet planting strip required (As measured from the inside of the curb/natural space)
| Tree Common Name | Tree Latin Name | Maximum Size and Canopy Size |
|---|---|---|
| Sugar Hackberry | Celtis laevigata | 50-70; 30-60 |
| Katsura tree | Cercidiphyllum japonicum | 40-60; 30-60 |
| Turkish Filbert | Corylus colurna | 40-80; 30-50 |
| Giant Dogwood | Cornus controversa | 35-45; 35-40 |
| Lacebark Elm | Ulmus parvifolia | 40-60; 50-60 |
| European Hornbeam | Carpinus betulus | 40-60; 30-40 |
| River Birch | Betula nigra | 40-90; 40-60 |
| Honey locust | Gleditsia triacanthos | 60-80;60-80 |
| Wildfire Black Gum | Nyssa sylvatica | 30-100; 20-35 |
| Scarlet Oak | Quercus coccinea | 50-80; 45-78 |
| Deodar Cedar | Cedrus deodara | 30-50; 30-40 |
Minimum 6 feet planting strip required (As measured from the inside of the curb/natural space)
| Tree Common Name | Tree Latin Name | Maximum Size and Canopy Size |
|---|---|---|
| Live Oak or Any Oak | Quercus virginiana | 40-80 |
| Bald Cypress | Taxodium distichum | 50-70; 20-30 |
| Tuliptree | Liriodenfron tulipifera | 60-97; 30-50 |
| Fruitless Sweet Gum | Liquidambar styraciflua | 60-75; 20-40 |
| London Plane Tree | Platanus x acerifolia | 75-100; 60-75 |
| Pecan | Carya illinoinensis | 70-100; 45-75 |
| Chinese Chestnut | Castanea mollissima | 35-40; 40-50 |
| Catalpa | Catalpa bignonioides | 30-60; 20-40 |
| Red Horsechestnut | Aesculus x carnea | 30-40; 25-35 |
| Loblolly Pine | Pinus taeda | 60-90; 20-40 |
| Southern Magnolia | Magnolia grandiflora | 60-80; 30-50 |
Approved Paint Colors
A Request is NOT required if a color from the list below is selected to paint the front door and / or shutters.
| Paint Color Name | Paint Code |
|---|---|
| Aspiration | DU – 841 |
| Bitter Chocolate | SW – 6013 |
| Black Bean | SW – 6006 |
| Bohemian Black | SW – 6988 |
| Cobblestone Gray | DU – 826 |
| Colonial Red | DU – 949 |
| Cyberspace | SW – 7076 |
| Darkroom | SW – 7083 |
| Foxhall Green | DU – 978 |
| Gibralter | SW – 6257 |
| Hot Cocoa | DU – 6047 |
| Less Brown | SW – 6040 |
| Night Owl | SW – 7061 |
| Old Colonial Red | DU – 949 |
| Otter | SW – 6041 |
| Raycroft Bronze Green | SW – 2846 |
| Rookwood Med Brown | SW – 2807 |
| Rookwood Red | SW – 2801 |
| Rosemary | DU – 841 or SW – 6187 |
| Sage Green | SW – 2851 |
| Tricorn Black | SW – 6258 |
| Urbane Bronze | SW – 7048 |
| Van Dyke Brown-Slate | SW – 7041 |
| DU = Duron & Glidden Paints | SW = Sherwin Williams Paints |
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