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Architectural Control

The Architectural Control Committee (ACC) is responsible with regulating the aesthetic environment and standards within the eight (8) units which make up the Golden Eagle community. The goal of the ACC is to assist all residents in understanding and complying with existing covenants, restrictions and by-laws of our community.

While each of the eight (8) units of our community have some very specific wording pertinent to their unit neighborhood, in general, all covenants, restrictions and by-laws are largely consistent in wording and application. The obligation of the ACC is to apply these covenants and by-laws uniformly and consistently across our Golden Eagle community. This includes the right to refuse to approve any submission, which in the opinion of the ACC Committee, is not suitable or desirable for any reason of pure aesthetics, inconsistent with the overall harmony of the respective neighborhoods or inconsistent with future development.

The purpose of architectural reviews is to maintain the community attractiveness for the enjoyment of residents, for the protection of property and to maintain home values. As such, no exterior property, building, structure, fence, dock or other improvement may be made, altered, structurally modified, installed, constructed or erected without the prior consent of the Architectural Control Committee (ACC).

Committee Members for 2023

Chair

Mark Godfrey

Committee Members

Pat Barrett
Joan Cohen
Cliff Evans
Gloria Manning
Karen Griffin

Field Manager

Robert McGill

Meeting Schedule: The ACC meets the 2^nd and 4^th Friday of each month commencing at 10:00 a.m., at the East Gate Office. There may be a need on occasion to change the date, time or location of a scheduled meeting. When this occurs, a notice of the change will be posted on the web page or you may contact the HOA office at 668-6578 for meeting confirmation.

Mail to: Field Manager – GEHOA, 3044 Golden Eagle Drive East, Tallahassee, Florida, 32312

The Architectural Control Committee shall be consulted for review and approval for any structural additions and/or modifications / new home construction / exterior upgrades and/or alterations.

The following covenant applies in all eight (8) units within Golden Eagle Community: “No structure of a temporary character, basement, tent, shack, tool or storage sheds, barns or other outbuilding of any type shall be located on any site or on any lands shown and/or set aside on a recorded plat as Green Areas at any time, unless approved by the Architectural Control Committee”.

(This list is not intended to be all-inclusive)

ADDITIONS/NEW CONSTRUCTION

(A 10% deposit of the estimated project cost, not to exceed $5,000.00, will be required prior to project commencing. This deposit is refundable if there is no damage to HOA properties as the result of the project execution)

Complete set of architectural plans
Sample of colors to be used on exterior
Site plan, drawn to scale, including the following:
- Size and location of proposed structure
- Location of existing structures on property (if any)
- Distances to closest property line from proposed structure
Proposed landscaping plan (new home construction only)

DECKS/PATIOS

(Structural additions/modifications, new construction, etc.)

Complete set of architectural plans (elevation, slope, footers, etc.)
Sample of colors to be used on exterior
- Site plan, drawn to scale, including the following:
  - Size and location of proposed deck/patio
  - Location of existing structures on property (if any)
  - Distances to closest property line from proposed structure
- Photo of project area

DRIVEWAY

(Driveway installation, material change, driveway additions, etc.)

List of materials to be used (concrete, pavers, etc.)
Site plan, drawn to scale, including the following:
- Size and location of proposed driveway
- Location of existing structures on property (if any)
- Distance to closest property line from proposed structure
Photo of project area

EXTERIOR PAINTING

(Exterior paint, trim painting, brick painting etc.)

Sample of colors to be used on exterior
Description of areas to be painted with which colors
Photo of project area

FENCE

(Fence installation and modifications, include partial sections of fence)

An illustration (photo, picture) of fencing to be erected (must include style/design, height, material and color)
Site plan, drawn to scale, including the following
- Size and location of proposed fence
- Location of existing structures on property (if any)
- Distance to closest property line from proposed fence
- Location of gates

If joining to a neighbor’s existing fence, please include a letter from your neighbor that explicitly states that they do not object to your connection to their fence.

LANDSCAPING

(For major landscape alterations only)

Itemized list of landscaping features to be used
Site plan, drawn to scale, including the following:
Size and location of proposed landscaping features
Location of existing landscaping features on property (trees, bushes, flowerbeds, etc.)
Photos of existing project area

GAZEBOS AND PERGOLAS

Sample of structure color
List of materials to be used (wood, metal, composite etc.)
Site plan, drawn to scale, including the following
- Size and location of proposed gazebo, pergolas
- Location of existing structures on property
- Distances to closest property line from proposed gazebo, pergolas
Photos of existing project area

POOLS

(In-ground pools only)

Sample of final pool appearance (rendering, cut sheet, product description, etc.)
Itemized list of materials to be used
Site plan, drawn to scale, including the following:
- Size and location of proposed pool
- Distances to closest property line from proposed pool and deck
- Location of fencing enclosure (in accordance with Leon County permitting)
- Size and location of pool decking, patios etc.

ROOFING

(New or replacement roof shingles or reconstructions and any major repairs and/or modifications)

Duplex roofs, without any roof delineation as seen from the street view, must maintain color and type continuity.
Sample of shingle type and color to be used
Photo of roof prior to installation

TREE REMOVAL

(Pertains to any tree removal with a diameter of 12 inches or more)

A fully completed and signed Tree Removal Application
Arborist opinion that explicitly states the reason for removal
Site plan including the following:
Location of trees to be remove with the approximate position of the trees on the lot. Include house structure, sidewalks and driveways, as well as other structures such as decks, pools etc. as references.
- All trees to be removed are clearly marked with painted markings or ribbon
Photos of trees to be removed, are not required, but can be helpful.
Any proposed replacement of trees removed with new trees should be included in the application and should be shown on site plan. Include the size and type if known.
All tree stumps must be removed down to ground level or below.
ACC reserves the authority to request any removed tree to be replaced.

Any tree request that includes a tree or trees close to a neighbor’s property line MUST either include a survey indicating the tree or trees are located entirely on the requester’s property OR a separate signed Tree Removal Application Form from each affected property owner approving the removal of the tree(s).

Architectural Control