WestWinds Environmental Control Application Information and Form

Dear WestWinds Homeowner:

The WestWinds Environmental Control Committee (ECC) is responsible for maintaining the architectural and environmental control for the community of WestWinds, and is guided in its review by the covenants and established guidelines.

The ECC is concerned with any changes to the exterior appearance of your home and individual lots that are visible to your neighbors and how they affect other lots, streets, and the golf course. Examples of home exterior changes include home additions and the construction of decks/patios, enclosed decks/porches, sunrooms, garages, etc.; and the installation of shutters, awnings, front storm doors, etc. Examples of color changes are changes to the original color scheme of your home such as siding, trim/molding detail work, front entrance and garage doors, shutters, roof, etc. Examples of changes in the appearance of individual lots are the installation of fences/walls, outdoor lighting, walkways/driveways, play equipment, water features, lattice, substantial landscaping, drainage, etc.

In order for the ECC to review any changes, a completed Application Form, appropriate fee (and compliance deposit if required), and all other information required by the ECC must be postmarked no later than the last Friday of each month. Mail the complete application package to the WestWinds Environmental Control Committee, P.O. Box 589, New Market, MD 21774.

Application/Review Fee Structure: (Make checks payable to WestWinds Village, Inc.)

$ 20 All projects (see list on reverse), EXCEPT:
$ 20 Fence + $1,500 compliance deposit

$150 Home Addition or Garage + $1,500 compliance deposit per project

$150 Sunroom or Screened-in Porch or Screened-in Deck

$150 New Home Construction + $2,500 compliance deposit

$125 Submittal of Post Application for Covenant Violation(s)

There is no fee for a portable basketball hoop submission
Note: Submit separate checks for each compliance deposit required

Whether the application form contains one request or more than one request for a project, only one application fee (i.e., the higher fee) is required. In addition, if you submit an application containing more than one project which requires a compliance deposit (such as a fence and home addition), a separate check for each compliance deposit is required (i.e., two $1,500 checks).

The ECC meets on the first Wednesday of each month to conduct a preliminary review of applications received during the previous month (i.e. applications postmarked by the last Friday of the month). If any questions arise or additional information is required, the homeowner will be notified. At 5:30 p.m. on the third Wednesday of each month prior to the monthly WestWinds Homeowners Association meeting, the ECC meets again. This meeting is open to the public for discussion of his/her application request. Final ECC decisions are provided in writing to the homeowner shortly after the public meeting, but no later than 60 days of receipt of a “complete” application package. The homeowner is prohibited from starting any project until the written approval is received by the homeowner.

An Application Form is attached. Please print clearly and furnish all requested/relevant information. Guidelines for specific projects are available on the LLA web site and should be followed when submitting requests. An incomplete package and/or insufficient information may delay processing or result in rejection. If you have any questions, you may contact Karen Urchasko or, if not available, one of the other ECC members listed in the WestWinds Community Directory.

WestWinds Environmental Control Committee

(Revised April 2007)

WestWinds Environmental Control Committee (ECC) Application Form

Name of Homeowner__________________________________________________________________

Street Address____________________________________ Home Phone: ( )___________________

Application for Construction or Installation of (check each, as appropriate):

_____Deck _____Enclosed Deck _____Enclosed Porch _____Sunroom

_____Patio _____Awnings _____Walkway/Drive _____Fence/Wall _____Lattice _____Outdoor Lights _____Play Equipment _____Landscaping _____Storm Door _____Water Feature _____Addition _____Garage

_____Color Change to Exterior (specify): _________________________________________________

_____Other (specify): _________________________________________________________________

Note: Refer to the WW Basketball Hoop Guideline at the web site below to register your portable BB hoop and obtain approval.

Submit the Following for Each Project Identified Above (as appropriate):

• Drawing or photograph showing end product of proposed project
• Drawing, with dimensions, and showing side and rear view elevations and the height from ground level for projects such as decks, porches, sunrooms, etc.
• Drawing, photograph, or brochure showing style of rails and pickets/balusters for decks/porches. Include steps configuration (if used).
• Shingle/Siding samples for enclosed decks, porches, and sunrooms and colored picture of existing house to show that structure will match color scheme of house.
• Site Plan showing house location with proposed location of project included on Site Plan.
• List of materials (such as pressure treated lumber, composite, aluminum, vinyl, brick, stone, or pavers). Provide photograph or brochure showing color of material to be used. State whether wood will be left natural or stained and if stained provide color swatch.
• Color swatch (for exterior changes to front entrance/garage doors, trim, shutters; storm doors; awnings/canopies; play equipment, etc.)
• Landscape Plan showing location of plants (must specify names of shrubbery and trees and final growth height/width) for: landscaping projects, patios and decks at ground level where landscaping is part of the project, and evergreen screening for play equipment and fences.
• Appropriate fee and required compliance deposit as outlined on Information Sheet and/or established Guideline.

For specific submission requirements for individual projects , reference current Guidelines by downloading on the LLA web site at www.lakelinganore.org., WestWinds Village, Guidelines.

Homeowner’s Signature__________________________________________Date__________________

Note: Homeowner is responsible for securing all necessary building permits, variances, and/or observing all local zoning ordinances as required by Frederick County.

For ECC Use Only: Date Application Received______________________________

ECC Action (check/complete as appropriate):

____ Review fee received (Amount: $________)

____ Compliance deposit received (Amount: $_________)

____ Approved, as submitted

____ Approved with the following conditions: ________________________________________________

____ Additional information needed: ______________________________________________________

____ Rejected for the following reason: ____________________________________________________

Date of ECC Action_____________________________

(Revised April 2007)