GUIDELINES FOR SUBMITTING OF ARCHITECTURAL PLANS - Updated 2014

LA CRESTA HOA

GUIDELINES FOR SUBMITTING OF ARCHITECTURAL PLANS

Menas Realty Company

4990 Mission Blvd.

San Diego, CA 92109

(858) 270-7870 * fax (858) 270-9780

Your La Cresta Homeowners Association Board strives to preserve the highest standard and quality of life for each owner at La Cresta.  As stated in the CC&R’s, architectural approval must be given for structural or landscape changes prior to the start of any work, (Article V, Section 19).  These procedures are in place to ensure that the La Cresta Community maintains a uniform appearance, thus enhancing property values in the long term and preventing damage to structures.  Some examples of items that need Architectural Approval are: patio covers & trellis, patio decking, pavers, fountains, built-in barbecues, satellite dish installation, and window replacement, Please remember to refer to your copy of the La Cresta HOA CC&R’s for a detailed description of allowable modifications (Article V, Sections 19 through 26 address architectural changes and improvements). 

To hasten the approval process, please follow these general procedures.

·         Submit a completed Application For Architectural Improvements Form and include

o   A general description of the proposed structural or landscape changes

o   Drawings or sketches clearly describing the improvement or modification being requested

·         Plans should

o   Be drawn to scale & clearly describe the project

o   Show location of improvement in relation to building and exclusive use area boundaries

o   Contain complete dimensions of changes proposed

o   Provide a description of materials and color scheme

Listed on the next page are some guidelines for a few of the more common requests that are being submitted.   The guidelines have been developed in order to maintain a uniform architectural theme throughout the property.   The information provided is intended to help each homeowner in getting their plans approved and to assure that materials are selected and installed properly.  

The last page contains an application form which must be filled out when submitting requests & plans to the LaCresta HOA Board for approval.

Window Replacement Requirements

1.   Simonton Daylight Max 7300 Series:  white vinyl, bullnose fin, 5/8 flat grid

2.   Anlin Catalina E narrow frame:  white vinyl, flush fin frame, 5/8 flat grid

·         Application must include:

-        window style and model number

-        identification of installer or contractor

-        sketches verifying window replacements are same style as existing windows. i.e. sliders with sliders, single hung with single hung, fixed with fixed. 

·         Installer or contractor must be an experienced window contractor

·         Windows are to be installed per American Architectural Manufacturers Association guideline standard  AAMA 2410-03

    

Screen Front Entrance Door Installation/Replacement Information

·         Pre-approved manufacturer: Superior Building Products, Regent # 3810W.36 3/0

·         Pre-approved color:  White

·         New or replacement screen doors may not damage the stucco or existing door frame

·         Additional Note: If the unit is an outside/end unit, homeowner will need to sketch & dimension information to verify the door will fit properly.  Some of these units do not have enough space for the screen door without damaging the stucco.

Satellite Dish Installation Information

·         Satellite dish installation must be approved before work begins.   Approved methods of installation include mounting the dish on a pole in the back yard, strapping the dish to the chimney, bracket which clamps onto eve fascia.

·          Installation must not damage fascia, roof tiles, or stucco walls in any way.

·         Holes shall not be drilled in structure walls to run cables, etc.

·         Make inquiries to Menas Realty about approved methods of installation or attachment of dish prior to submitting form.

Patio Covers & Patio Area Modification:

• Patio covers must be white, free standing, and not be attached to the building
• Plans submitted must show basic dimensions and include a sketch of the patio structure
• Installation of patio decking or pavers shall not block existing drains or alter the flow of runoff water in any way.

Submitted plans will be reviewed for compliance with Section 20 of the CC&R’s and you will receive a written notice of decision.  In the event that an applications for approval is not rejected within 60 days form the date of receipt, it shall be deemed approved (Article 5, Section 21).    Please be aware that the approval process may take up to 60 days.  We therefore encourage applicant to begin the process well before the work is scheduled.

Upon receipt of approval, applicant shall begin construction refinishing or alteration as soon as practicable and shall complete all work within one (1) year of commencement, unless it is rendered objectively impossible or would result in hardship to the Owner due to forces beyond the reasonable control of the Owner or his/her agents (Article V, Section 22-23).