Fencing

Pulitzer prize winning American poet Robert Frost said, "Good fences make good neighbors." I've always thought that this means something to the effect that we all get along better if we leave a little space between us. What do you think about fences? Specifically, what do you think about the PBCA Architectural Committee's suggested changes to some of the rules regarding fences, as well as a few other things in Portuguese Bend.They are as follows:

Proposed Amendments to Current Architectural Standards
Portuguese Bend Community Association
February 9, 2010

1.) Section III - FENCING, B) TYPES OF FENCING, shall be modified to clarify that solid wood fencing of a natural color shall be allowed on lot lines between properties, provided there is a residence on at least one of the properties, and further provided both owners of the directly affected lots are in agreement with the proposed fence. Said fence shall be no closer to the street than the front of the house and shall comply with all height and setback requirements. Evidence of approval by neighbors of adjacent affected property shall be submitted to the committee along with the proposed plans.

2.) Remove Amendment #4 – adopted May 13, 2002
L.) Detached Accessory Buildings 2)P.7
Clarify that no Freestanding Accessory Buildings may be built prior to construction of a residence.

3.) Building Hours;
Building Hours for new construction shall be allowed only between the hours of 7 AM to 7 PM Monday through Friday and 9 AM to 4 PM on Saturday. No construction shall be allowed on Sunday and/or holidays, except for repair and maintenance of existing buildings.

4.) Drainage system impact
All drawings for new construction submitted to Architectural Committee shall show impact of drainage and water flow to adjoining property and/or streets and plans to contain or restrict excess flow.

5.) Construction traffic parking:
Parking for construction sites to be limited to “on-site” parking, with street parking limited to loading/un-loading only.

The committee wants input about this from residents. They ask that you direct your comments and suggestions to Tim Vaughan at tim.vaughan@cox.net

This probably will be a topic of discussion at Monday's board meeting at Ladera Linda, although it does not appear on any agenda for the meeting. The Architectural Committee meets at 7 p.m. and the board meeting starts once the Architecture Committee meeting is over.

Former Board Member Claudia Gutierrez advises that in 2002 the Board approved a specific procedure for modifying the Architectural Standards. She has sent the information to Board members and hopes to attend Monday's meeting.